Youre a virgin! said Ye Lang. Most people here would have guessed it already. They had not seen her with a guy before. Other than Ye Lang, no one stayed for long by her side.

At this moment, Zhao Yarou smiled, though as if proud of him. Very quickly, her smile faded because she wanted to kick him. He said

Youll be a virgin your whole life! Who would want a psycho like you

Shut up! Zhao Yarous kick was so swift and sudden he could not dodge it.

Hey, Im just telling the truth! said Ye Lang.

How dare you!

Uh, Sha Lan, why didnt you just explain that you were a virgin? Wouldnt that tell everyone that you werent pregnant with anyones child? Ye Lang changed the topic, ignoring Zhao Yarou.

Ye Lang really wanted to ask her but always forgot. This was his chance to ask.

None of your business! Sha Lan still refused to speak.

Just tell us, Sha Lan. Im curious too. Zhao Yarou pinched Ye Lang.

If Your Majesty wants to know, then I shall explain! Actually, at that point, I really wanted to marry into Moyas family and to gain their support Forgive me, Your Majesty, it was something my family wanted, said Sha Lan, afraid Zhao Yarou might call her a traitor. Moyas family had been eliminated due to accusations of treason.

I understand, you may continue, nodded Zhao Yarou. She did not mind Sha Lans past.

That was why I started to get to know Moya. I thought he was alright as a person. I had to accept this marriage plan. You know how it is for people of our background, well always end up with the same outcome. Might as well get a partner I like, said Sha Lan in a defeated tone.

After a while, Moya wanted to do it with me. At that point, I was still very confused and did not plan to do it He understood, so we didnt! But then, sometime later, one time when I was out with him, both of us drank a little And after the alcohol When Sha Lan spoke, her face turned red as she trailed off.

People do crazy things after drinking, I understand! Continue! Ye Lang said, gesturing for her to continue.

Shut up! Sha Lan roared. Hes the one who went crazy. He didnt even know he had done it with another woman, he thought that woman was me! I didnt bother to confront him about it, a misunderstanding was a misunderstanding.

He mistook another woman for you? How could men not recognise their own partners? Li Yue asked as she looked at Ye Lang.

Hey, hey! You can insult him all you want but dont insult all men! Also, why are you looking at me? said Ye Lang immediately.

Afterwards, I found out that he had been drugged by an aphrodisiac. Apparently he was the one who prepared it, the drug was meant for me. The drinks later got mixed up and he accidentally drank it, said Sha Lan. Everyone now understood the progression of events and the misunderstandings.

They still couldnt believe Sha Lan kept quiet all this time. All to shake Moya off?

Ugh! Absolute scum! Thats why I say that I helped you Thank goodness Fatty didnt get together with him or I wouldve really wronged her. Ye Lang patted his chest, grateful that Zhen Xiaoyans relationship with that monster did not progress.

You did help me. Initially, I didnt mind what you did. Gossip like that spread in the aristocratic circles all the time. What I minded was that he did not believe me! said Sha Lan.

Sometimes, love could be weird like that. They could forgive their partner for other wrongdoings, sometimes even for cheating but not if their partner did not believe them.

Well, if thats the case then this matters settled then! Dont blame me for this. Youre still a virgin. Get a good man and marry him, itll be the same, said Ye Lang to Sha Lan.

Sha Lan blushed when he said she was still a virgin, glaring fiercely.

I can help you find one said Zhao Yarou with a grin.

You dont have to! I already have a life purpose, well talk about marriage later. Sha Lan shook her head.

Your life purpose is to surpass Ye Lang and become the most famous alchemist As for this goal, I think you should give up on that. Pursuing Ye Lang would be easier than this, said Li Yue honestly. Everyone here knew of her life goal in relations to alchemy.

Sha Lans alchemy abilities had reached a terrifying stage. She was the one who formulated the sound wave bombs within such a short time so Zhao Yarou could run through her plan.

Pursuing me would be an impossible life goal! I am a man with a wife! Ye Lang implied that he would never accept Sha Lan.

Who would pursue you? Couldnt you tell I was joking? Youre stupid! Li Yue rolled her eyes.

Oh, so that was a joke. I was so afraid! Ye Lang patted his chest.

Alright, lets get to business! Ye Lang suddenly turned serious. Zhao Yarou, just tell me straight. Tell me why you wanted me here.

Oh, you want to know why? Didnt I tell you already? I wanted to see you and keep you here, said Zhao Yarou, forever!

Nonsense! Let me tell you this, even if you can keep me here, youll never have my heart! said Ye Lang. Eh? Why did this sound so inappropriate?!

Hmmph! Even if I dont have your heart, at least Ill have you here! replied Zhao Yarou. Eh? Why did I say that?!

What are you guys talking about? Why does it sound like a desperate wife begging her husband to stay?

Thats enough. Tell me what you like about me, Ill change that about myself, alright?! said Ye Lang.

I like that you dont like me. Why dont you change that? said Zhao Yarou calmly.

Are you two flirting now?

Actually, I know what you want me to do. And I understand! Lets do it this way. We sign an agreement, I will not obstruct any of your plans and will not ruin your alchemy technologies, said Ye Lang.

Hey, youre not that dumb after all, you know why I want you here! Then you must know that Ill never let you go unless I have conquered the world. Or youll have to be with me forever, said Zhao Yarou with a smile.

[Countdown to finale chapter: T-14]