I alone am the Honoured One!

"Uh..."

Zhao Tian smiled dryly while kneeling on the ground and looked up at the two women who were sitting in front of him on the couch.

"Shenyi, Jia... Is this how you treat your Husband?"

Li Jia's lips twitched in frustration "Yeah, a Husband who is always pushing himself into dangerous situations."

With a cold glare, Xian Shenyi spoke "And a damn Husband who lied to me."

At this time, Shi Yixian and Fei Ziyu walked into the hall and saw Zhao Tian on the floor.

"Oh, What happened this time? Liege is getting punished again?"

Fei Lingxi is standing beside him with a hesitant smile "Husband..."

Taking a deep breath, Xia Shenyi closed her eyes, pinching the bridge of her nose.

However, she suddenly stood up and uttered in frustration "Don't talk to me anymore, Tian..."

Huh? Zhao Tian was startled to hear this and before he could speak, Xia Shenyi stormed out of the hall, running outside. Read exclusive content at empire

Li Jia looked at her in bewilderment "Sister Shenyi..."

The others also looked at each other in confusion.

Zhao Tian hurriedly stood up and followed Xia Shenyi out of the mansion.

"Shenyi..."

He looked around at the grass field as the lush grass swayed gently in the breeze, but there was no sign of her, however, he sensed her presence towards the lake.

*flick* With a blur in space, Zhao Tian appeared beside Xia Shenyi on the lake and the scene shook his heart.

"Shen...yi..." His voice wavered as he looked at her trembling body.

She stood at the edge of the lake, her arms wrapped around herself as tears streamed down her face.

*hick* *hick* Xia Shenyi struggled to control her breathing as her shoulders shook with quiet sobs.

Zhao Tian approached her "Shenyi..." he called softly, his tone gentle and filled with regret.

She didn't turn to face him. Instead, she stared out at the lake, her reflection shimmering on the water's surface.

"You lied to me," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the soft rustle of the wind.

"I..." Zhao Tian paused, his throat tightening.

"You lied, Tian!" she suddenly shouted, her voice cracking as she turned around to face him.

"You said you'd never keep secrets from me, but you did."

Zhao Tian doesn't know what to say and his heart clenched in pain looking at the tears on her face.

With trembling lips, Xia Shenyi spoke "You did say that Sect Master has arranged a marriage for you with someone in Royal Family..."

"...but you didn't say a damn thing about her curse and she is a widow who had three husbands in the past."

Zhao Tian sighed in his heart and walked close to her "Shenyi.."

"No."

Xia Shenyi hurriedly turned her head away "I told you. Don't talk to me, Tian..."

Seeing this, Zhao Tian's gaze lowered and he scratched his head in confusion "Shenyi, I am sorry.. please forgive me."

Xia Shenyi, however, shook her head "No, I am not forgiving you.. leave."

"Shenyi..." As Zhao Tian gently reached out and grasped her hand, Xia Shenyi turned around and raised her right hand, giving a slap to his cheek.

Plah! The sound of the slap echoed through the stillness of the lake, her palm rippling on his cheek.

Zhao Tian's head turned slightly with the impact, his cheek stinging as a burning sensation spread across his skin.

"Ow, that hurts." His eyes squinted in pain as he raised his hand, rubbing his cheek which is partially red now.

H-Huh? Seeing this, Xia Shenyi's eyes shrank in horror and she realized what she had done, as she couldn't believe that she actually slapped him.

"I..." Her voice cracked, and she took a step back, her chest rising and falling as she struggled to process what she had done. "I didn't mean to... I..."

She gritted her teeth and controlled her emotions as she rubbed the tears from her cheeks "You idiot..."

She bit her quivering lips "Till now... you have shared everything with me, everything that's happening to you... Every new thing you learn, you tell me everything."

She paused, her shoulders trembling as she took a deep, shuddering breath "But this time..."

Zhao Tian's expression softened and he gently wrapped his arm around her shoulder "Shenyi, listen to me... I know its my fault for not saying it to you, please forgive me."

Xia Shenyi just stayed silent, keeping her head lowered and her whole body trembled in emotions.

He tenderly pulled her closer to him as he stroked her back comfortably "Come here, give me a hug."

For a moment, she resisted because of her pride and anger but his warmth and sincerity melted her defenses.

Slowly, hesitantly, she wrapped her arms around him, burying her face in his chest.

"You damn idiot... why are you making me cry?" she whispered, her voice muffled against his chest.

Zhao Tian held her tightly, placing a kiss on top of her head "Forgive me..."

She pulled back slightly, just enough to look up at him, her eyes shimmering with lingering tears.

Her gaze fell to the faint redness on his cheek from her earlier slap, and her chest tightened painfully.

Her fingers trembled as she lightly touched the mark on his cheek. "I shouldn't have done that... I shouldn't have hit you."

"I was frustrated that you hid things from me..."

Zhao Tian smiled softly, his hand covering hers as it rested on his cheek. "Shenyi, it's okay. You were upset. I deserved it."

"It is totally my fault... I just didn't say that.. because I know you will be worried about me."

"Please forgive me..."

Her fingers gripped his robes "Stop apologizing, you dumb idiot. I am also sorry..."

With a chuckle, Zhao Tian shook his head "No, its okay.. you are my wife so you have all the rights to slap me."

Finally, a small smile appeared on her lips "Then, can I slap you again?"

"Of course..." Zhao Tian readily nodded and showed his left cheek "Here, go on..."

Xia Shenyi raised her left hand and gave a soft slap on his left cheek, making it slightly red "Ow, the last one was better..."

Xia Shenyi burst into a chuckle and seeing her smiling, Zhao Tian's gaze softened as he leaned forward, kissing her lips.

Gently parting her lips, Xia Shenyi reciprocated the kiss, tenderly sucking on her tongue.

As they pulled back a little, Zhao Tian muttered with a teasing smile "Your lips are salty from the tears..."

Xia Shenyi was embarrassed and rubbed the tears off her face "Idiot..."

Zhao Tian gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and her eyes softened "Shall we return? they must be worried about us..."

"No, before that..."

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