Chapter 1: Crossing into Another World

  The next day, as soon as it dawned, Cang Ye got up.

  First went to Yang Yu Guo's room to pay respects, then came to the side hall to wait for his parents to have dinner together.

  Have to say, the servants brought by Cang Ming are really good. They just arrived yesterday and arranged everything in order. The dishes they cooked were also very delicious.

  After Cangyun and Guanxia arrived, the three of them happily had their first breakfast together after being apart for five years. Then, Cangyun took her son to the Wang Manor to break off the engagement.

  The Wang family is a fairly large family in the entire empire. Of course, compared to the four major families, the gap is not small.

  The current master of the Wang family, Wang Shangtian, is also a talented person who has brought the Wang family from a second-rate family to a first-rate family. If it weren't for the deception of his business partners, there wouldn't have been such a huge shortage of funds. Of course, there wouldn't be an engagement and this divorce thing either.

  Wang Mei, as the eldest sister of the Wang family and the only daughter, has been doted on by Wang Shangtian since she was a child. She has developed a rather spoiled habit, but due to her stunning beauty, people who have met her have also intentionally or unintentionally given in to her. Of course, that was when she was young. It is said that as she grew older, she became exceptionally virtuous, kind-hearted, and gentle, with all sorts of praise and accolades being heaped upon her. However, these are just superficial appearances. According to what Guan Xia said, this Wang Mei is also like those politicians from past lives - appearing upright and proper in public, but behind the scenes, she is involved with all sorts of disreputable characters. A woman like that, no matter how beautiful she may be, would still be absolutely unacceptable to him!

  At that time, after the engagement, this Princess Wang was very dissatisfied with this marriage. However, at that time, Cang Yun was still a wealthy owner, thinking that in the future, he could live a more luxurious life, so he didn't oppose it. But who knew, just a few years later, he would decline to such an extent. Now, Princess Wang was unwilling. Wang Shang Tian also didn't want his daughter to suffer, and besides, he heard that Cang Ye was still a sickly person, and in the future, she might have to live as a widow. Therefore, the relationship with the Cang family gradually became distant. In the following years, they even pretended not to recognize each other when they met. Moreover, Wang Mei also "struggled" and unknowingly climbed onto the bed of the 14th prince, earning his favor. As a result, the rise of the Wang family became unstoppable. And the engagement with Cang Yun was naturally selectively forgotten.

  In front of the Wangfu gate, both Cangyun and his son had waited for a very long time. However, they still did not see the person who was supposed to bring news return.

  Clutching his fist in his hand, even Cang Yun's good temper was somewhat enraged.

  Back then, before his downfall, he thought of coming to this palace, but it was easy for him to enter, and as for sending a message or anything, there was no need at all. Now, being left at the gate for so long without anyone coming to greet him is really going too far!

  After another incense stick of time, a person slowly walked out from the Wang Fu. He said "Follow me" and without looking at the two, he directly returned to the inner courtyard.

  A faint smile, Cang Ye knew that today would probably not be so peaceful.

  "I hope you don't push me to my limits!" A faint cold smile escaped his lips as Cang Yun walked into the mansion.

  That slave led two people in a winding path and finally arrived at a side hall.

  Cang Yun's face was filled with indignation, which had already exceeded words. Who would have thought that Wang Shangtian, who was so generous back then, would end up like this today? Fortunately, they didn't really become in-laws, or else it would be a lifelong regret for the son.

  "You wait a bit, the old master will be here soon." He glanced at Cang Yun and his son with a slanted gaze, didn't even serve them a cup of tea, and left in a carefree manner.

  At the moment of leaving the house door, it seemed to have deliberately ridiculed a sentence

  "What a thing! With something like this, you still want to form an alliance with the royal family? Don't you dare look in the mirror and take a good look at your own appearance!"

  When he heard this, Cang Ye laughed, his laughter was extremely strange.

  Would a slave dare say such things without the consent of Wang Shangtian or Wang Mei?

  "Great, you've successfully provoked my anger!"

  Cang Ye muttered a few words under his breath, with a smile on his face, sitting quietly in there.

  The old man beside him naturally saw his son's current state, and he didn't plan on saying anything else. If others have already treated you like this, then if you still come up with grievances against kindness, it would be better to just die!

  It wasn't until a considerable amount of time had passed that Wang Shangtian finally appeared, albeit fashionably late. However, what was unexpected was that he was followed by a man and a woman.

  He glanced at his father beside him, and Cang Ye was shocked to discover the anger in his father's eyes. From childhood to adulthood, it was still the first time he had seen his father angry to this extent.

  "Oh dear, Elder Cao has arrived. It's all my fault. My son-in-law was busy talking and forgot to greet you, it's really a bit rude, please forgive me, Elder Cao!"

  Wang Mei, on the other side, slightly bowed her head and said to Cang Yun: "Uncle Cang, it's really my brother-in-law who came home, and Father was taking care of my face for a while. That's why he chatted with him for a bit longer, which delayed things. I'm really sorry, Uncle Cang."

  If Cang Yun was just a visitor, the other party's response would be considered polite. After all, it's understandable that the son-in-law spoke a bit too much when he came to visit and accidentally delayed the time. It's also understandable, and by showing a apologetic attitude from the start, I believe it will also win the guest's forgiveness.

  But now, Cang Yun only felt shame, a kind of shame that pierced his heart!

  "King Jia Zhu, isn't this going too far!" Each word was spoken clearly, and Cang Yun's face had already turned iron-gray.

  "Older brother, I really owe you one this time. It was just a momentary lapse, a momentary lapse!" Seeing Wang Shangtian still chuckling across from him, Cang Yun calmed down instead.

  "Wang Jia Zhu, I don't know what 'daughter-in-law' means, can you explain it to me?"

  Seeing Cang Yun's calm face, Wang Shang Tian was also a bit surprised. However, he quickly reacted.

  "Old brother, I forgot to introduce you. This is the 14th prince, who has already formally taken Mei'er as his concubine a few days ago. It's just that he's been busy lately, and they'll make up for the wedding in a few days. At that time, old brother must come and grace us with your presence!"

  The man beside him also looked at Cangyun with a proud face and didn't even nod his head.

  "Oh? Does Uncle Wang have two daughters?" Before Father could speak up, Cang Ye asked hastily from the side.

  "How could that be? I, Wang Shang Tian, have only one daughter, Mei Er. Everyone in the imperial city knows this." He seemed somewhat perplexed as to why this young man would ask such a question. However, upon seeing his refined appearance and extraordinary demeanor, he thought that his background must not be simple. Therefore, Wang Shang Tian still replied politely to Cang Ye's inquiry.

  "Oh, so Old Man Wang has only one daughter!"

  "Exactly, who is this young man?" Although he came in with Cang Yun, Wang Shang Tian saw that this young man was introverted and had no connection with the Cang Ye he had heard of, who would be dying soon, so he didn't think this young man was Cang Ye.

  "Me? Doesn't Uncle Wang recognize me? I'm also your son-in-law! Doesn't Uncle Wang recognize me?"

  His face changed color, this young man is up to no good!

  "Hey little brother, what are you talking about? You should know that some jokes aren't meant to be made!"

  "Joking, this isn't a joke, right? I remember Father saying that I and Princess Wang Mei are already betrothed, how can it be a joke? Isn't that right, Father?" Cang Ye continued to ask with an innocent face beside Cang Yun.

  Seeing the scene in front of him, hearing that voice of his father. Wang Shangtian could sense it even in his daze, this young man was indeed Cang Ye.

  "Old man, what does this mean? I know you've always been very satisfied with Mei'er. You've always wanted her to become the daughter-in-law of the Cang family, but a daughter's happiness should be grasped by herself. I really don't want to interfere. Who would have thought that today, knowing the 14th prince came to our door, your son would say such things! Alas, it's really...!" After finishing speaking, the look of pain and anger on his face was so severe that if an outsider saw it, they would definitely think that the Cang family father and son were a pair of irredeemable villains.

  "You... you..." Although his parents had passed away early, Cang Yun was still a young master, and it would be impossible for him to scold and argue like those street rascals. Now he was so angry that he didn't know what to say!

  "What are you, old man? I respected you as a member of the Cang family, but from the moment you came in, you haven't said anything. I didn't expect you to be so ungrateful. To tell the truth! Wang Mei is now my person, and she has a marriage contract with your son, how about that? Even if she really marries your son, Mu Tonghui wants her, and you have to obediently send her back to me! In this world, only strength matters!"

  If the person in front of him was a direct descendant of the Cang family, he wouldn't be so arrogant. After all, the entire Cang family wasn't something that a few princes could afford to offend! However, the person in front of him was just a collateral member of the Cang family, and even more so, one who was suppressed by the Cang family. To say nothing of just scolding him a few times, it's likely that even if he killed him, the Cang family wouldn't make a fuss with this 14th prince. Moreover, Wang Mei was indeed top-notch, her skills in bed were truly impressive. Just for this reason alone, he wouldn't let her be wasted on someone else!

  I felt very domineering after saying the last sentence. Du Mu Hui looked at Cang Yun with a smug expression, wanting to carefully appreciate the old man's desperate look. But after looking for half a day, he found that the person in front of him was angry and still angry. There wasn't even a hint of despair, could it be that he still couldn't tell the situation in front of him and thought there was still hope?

  Just as he was about to strike while the iron was hot, one of his children burst out laughing beside him. Had a single sentence stunned the child into stupidity?

  "Strength is all that matters! Well said, very well said!"

  Smiling again, Cang Ye's expression completely cooled down. He asked the Fourteenth Prince in front of him word by word:

  "Then can you tell me, if my strength is stronger than yours, can I also humiliate you unscrupulously?"

  A sneer spread across his face as Du Mu Hui said, "That's right, if your strength surpasses mine, then you can do whatever you want!"

  He had just finished speaking, but felt his throat tighten. Before he knew it, the young man was standing in front of him, one hand grasping his throat and lifting him up.