Chapter 17: **Chapter 17: Ya Fei's Ambition**
**Chapter 17: Ya Fei's Ambition**
"What if the old men in the family force me to get married?"
Hearing Chen Feng's words, a glimmer of light returned to Ya Fei's eyes.
As intelligent as she was, Ya Fei had never been a woman who let her emotions cloud her judgment.
Her decision to give herself to Chen Feng was not solely based on their childhood affection; Ya Fei had her own plans in mind.
With Chen Feng's growing potential, he was destined to become a prominent figure in the Gama Empire. By aligning herself with him now, she ensured that even if she didn't gain official status in the future, Chen Feng wouldn't abandon her should she face difficulties because of this night.
Although Ya Fei had been considered talentless since childhood, ambition burned within her heart.
As a woman, she refused to accept fate.
She wasn't willing to become a mere tool for marriage, like many of her sisters.
As she grew older, Ya Fei vowed to take control of her destiny.
The elders in the family had frequently suggested she marry Mu Zhan to strengthen ties between their families.
The thought alone made Ya Fei grit her teeth in frustration.
"They wouldn't dare!"
"I belong to Chen Feng. If anyone tries to touch me, I'll kill them!"
Hearing her words, Chen Feng's tone grew even more domineering.
Now, he had the confidence to back up his claim.
In terms of status, Chen Feng was a direct descendant of the Mittel family. His grandfather was the second elder, a powerful figure in the clan.
Soon, Chen Feng would become the young master of the Yunlan Sect. If all went according to plan, he would eventually lead the sect.
Most importantly, he possessed a system that granted him both great fortune and many descendants.
With this system, he was destined to become a formidable force.
In light of this, Chen Feng had no reason to fear anyone.
"Brother Chen Feng, your words are enough for me."
Ya Fei's heart warmed as she hugged Chen Feng tightly.
She wasn't entirely aware of his hidden confidence, but hearing his promise was enough.
Knowing that the man she loved cared deeply for her brought a sense of satisfaction.
"Are you satisfied now? I thought I satisfied you last night."
Chen Feng smirked as he pulled Ya Fei beneath him once more.
"Sister Ya Fei, how much medicine did you give me last night?"
With a playful glint in his eye, he pinched Ya Fei's chin and kissed her.
An hour later, Chen Feng held the exhausted Ya Fei in his arms as they lay quietly on the bed.
"I'm sorry, Sister Ya Fei. I just wanted to make sure."
Seeing how tired she looked, Chen Feng felt a twinge of guilt.
"Once you're pregnant, I'll make it up to you," he silently promised, drawing her closer as a warm energy flowed from his palm to heal her.
"Brother Chen Feng, you didn't come to Wutan City just to see me, did you?"
Comforted by his embrace, Ya Fei gradually recovered. As they lay together, she gently questioned him.
Given her intelligence, she didn't believe Chen Feng's earlier excuses.
Would he really have traveled so far just for her?
Chen Feng hesitated, feeling a little embarrassed now that his lie had been exposed.
"You're right. I had important business in Wutan City."
Ya Fei rolled her eyes playfully.
"What's so important?" she asked curiously.
"You know about the Xiao family, right?"
Chen Feng didn't hide anything.
"Their third young master is Nalan Yanran's betrothed."
"Xiao Yan? The so-called useless young master of the Xiao family?"
Ya Fei's eyes widened. Nalan Yanran was a famous prodigy and beauty in the imperial capital. Who would have guessed her fiancé was someone like Xiao Yan?
Nalan Yanran came from the Nalan family, one of the three great clans. She was talented, stunning, and a direct disciple of the Yunlan Sect's leader.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan's reputation was that of a failure, his cultivation stuck at the third stage of Dou Qi.
The idea of such a mismatch made Ya Fei chuckle.
For someone as proud as Nalan Yanran, having Xiao Yan as a fiancé was undoubtedly a blemish on her life.
"So, you're here to break off the engagement for her?"
Ya Fei was quick to piece it together. She knew of Chen Feng's relationship with Nalan Yanran.
"Yes. I'm here to help her break it off."
Chen Feng inwardly praised Ya Fei's sharp intuition. She truly lived up to her title as the "Queen of Gold."
"Why isn't Nalan Yanran handling it herself? Is she afraid of the backlash?"
Ya Fei frowned slightly.
To her, this wasn't something Chen Feng should be involved in. After all, the engagement was between Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan.
If word got out that Chen Feng was the one to end it, it might damage his reputation.
Moreover, learning of Nalan Yanran's engagement planted new thoughts in Ya Fei's mind.
Initially, she believed Nalan Yanran was the perfect match for Chen Feng. But now, knowing about the engagement, Ya Fei's perspective shifted.
In her eyes, Nalan Yanran no longer seemed worthy of Chen Feng.
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