The Arch-Enemy Must Not Become a Wife

Jiang Yiyi pried open his hand and continued to stare curiously at Chu Xiang’er, "Then first tell me how you two met."

"After you finish, I’ll just sit quietly beside you and watch, I promise not to disturb your reunion."

Chu Xuan nodded in agreement and briefly recounted the story of meeting the Dragon Maiden more than ten years ago when dealing with natural disasters in the East Sea.

Jiang Yiyi listened intently, and as promised, sat down without speaking.

Seeing Chu Xuan remember the past so clearly, Chu Xiang’er felt somewhat moved and thought to herself: Prime Minister Turtle really deceived me; humans aren’t so forgetful or fickle. At least, brother Chu isn’t like that.

"Come, Xiang’er, have a seat first and drink some tea." Chu Xuan guided her to sit down first.

Although Chu Xiang’er was still a bit reserved at this moment, she seemed much calmer.

Actually, she has met many people over these years, and has greatly improved in dealing with others. It was just that Jiang Yiyi appeared suddenly, quickly reaching out to "grab" her, which frightened her.

The first thing Xiang’er said after sitting down was, "Brother Chu, I’ve gotten taller."

Chu Xuan paused for a second before realizing that the last thing she said to him when they parted years ago was, "I will grow tall."

He then flashed a gentle smile, "Yes, I’ve noticed."

Then Chu Xiang’er shyly said, "A lot has happened over the years, so I should start from the beginning~"

"After you left, brother Chu, I originally thought I would quietly train and grow in the sea, wait a few hundred years, and then wait for the sisters from Wa Palace to pick me up."

"But unexpectedly, only three years later, a natural disaster emerged again in the nearby sea area, and it was quite large."

"This time, the Dragon Palace quickly sent people to handle it. Leading them was one of my brothers, a full-blooded paternal brother."

"After hearing from the little demons in the sea, I couldn’t help but secretly run over to watch, only to be discovered by him."

Saying this, Xiang’er felt a bit embarrassed.

"My brother didn’t recognize me; he didn’t even know he had a little sister, which made me very sad. I didn’t dare to claim kinship, initially intending to sneak back in dejection."

"But Brother Shrimp and Brother Crab happened to come looking for me. They are old ministers of the Dragon Palace. Although the Eleventh Dragon Son doesn’t know them, they immediately bowed and announced the full name of the Dragon Son."

"Seeing this, he became more interested and called them over for a detailed inquiry. Although these two were ordered not to reveal my identity, they couldn’t conceal under the Dragon Son’s pressure and had to tell the truth."

"After learning this, my brother was very shocked and recognized me as his sister on the spot, saying he wanted to take me back and persuade Father properly."

"But I wasn’t willing to go, especially as the Dragon Palace had orders; I couldn’t leave that sea area."

"Thus, after my brother managed the natural disaster and had a good talk with me, he returned to the palace first."

"Less than half a month later, someone from the Dragon Palace came to pick me up." Xiang’er said this with a slight sparkle of longing in her eyes.

"The scene was bustling~ I didn’t know how to describe it. Thousands of aquatic creatures in the sea, some armored, some draped in colorful garments, came to greet me, along with splendid palaces built on giant sea beasts, sea horses blowing conch shells, and bivalve girls presenting treasures..."

"In short, everyone was shouting: Welcome the twelfth princess back to the palace~!"

"At that time, I was incredibly happy and excited; Brother Shrimp and Brother Crab, along with a few little maidservants who followed me, were also crying their hearts out."

"The only thing that seemed odd was that I didn’t see my brother coming to welcome me; leading the group was the palace’s Prime Minister Turtle."

"It said that the Eleventh Dragon Son was too busy, hence it was sent on his behalf."

"But..." Chu Xiang’er’s expression turned a bit dim, "After returning to the Dragon Palace, I still couldn’t meet Father..."

Chu Xuan shook his head, and before he spoke, Jiang Yiyi interjected, "Did your brother and your dad have a falling out?"

Xiang’er nodded, "I learned later that my brother first tried to move Father with family feelings, but to no avail."

"He then argued that the extremely remote sea corners are increasingly becoming dangerous, and new natural disasters appear periodically, making it impossible to keep banishing his sister to such a place."

"Even if stepping back ten thousand steps, she is a pure Dragon descendant, and if she were truly to die from a natural disaster, it would greatly tarnish the Dragon Palace’s reputation."

"Based on this, Father reluctantly sent people to bring me back, hence no one of significant rank came to welcome me."

"As for my brother, for standing up to Father, he was confined..."

Chu Xuan sighed, "Is no one bullying you at the Dragon Palace?"

Chu Xiang’er shook her head, "No, no, everyone respects me; I just can’t go out freely."

"When I first went to the Dragon Palace, I was excited and thought it looked beautiful everywhere; but after staying half a year, I felt that being in exile was more free, at least I could go out and play every day."

"Luckily, as I came to know more people at the Dragon Palace, several brothers and sisters were very doting on me, they..." Xiang’er felt a bit shy, her cheeks slightly flushed, "all praised me for looking beautiful."

"So under their guidance, I could occasionally go out; the rest of the time was dedicated to cultivation, as I do want to grow up quickly."

Only then did Chu Xuan remember that the main Dragon clan in the East Sea was Cyan Dragon, but Chu Xiang’er was born inheriting her mother’s Chi Dragon lineage.

This Dragon type is extremely rare, known for its iridescent glow when swimming, incredibly beautiful, deemed attractive in dragon form and human form, considered a favored race by heaven.

Good heavens, is everyone in the Dragon clan a beauty enthusiast? Chu Xuan silently mocked in his mind.

Perhaps part of the reason the Eleventh Dragon Son is kind to his newly recognized sister is indeed because of this aspect. If she didn’t look attractive and resembled a mangy snake, she likely wouldn’t receive such treatment.

Wait, Chu Xuan suddenly realized, perfect appearance, distinguished background, naturally surrounded by a rainbow halo, and numerous domineering brothers and sisters spoiling her—what is this classic Mary Sue setup?

Chu Xiang’er continued, "Like this, I spent seven or eight years in the Dragon Palace, and Father never saw me."

"I heard some brothers were granted territories in other sea areas, becoming a master of a sea, very prestigious, something I’m not a part of."

"So I think I must strive, grow up early, and go to Wa Palace to serve the great demon saint."

The Dragon species is noble by nature, and although their numbers are few, they possess the strength of the seventh realm upon reaching adulthood, offering superb battle power.

Since the East Sea Dragon Palace doesn’t want this daughter, Wa Palace naturally wouldn’t disdain her.

"Then why did you suddenly come here?" Jiang Yiyi asked curiously.

Chu Xiang’er seemed a bit hesitant as she spoke, "Because, because once, when I talked to my sister about the story of meeting brother Chu, she shook her head, saying humans are untrustworthy."

"Later, Prime Minister Turtle also told me that in a few hundred years, brother Chu would have long forgotten me, not to mention whether he’d still be alive."

"It was then I suddenly realized, I hadn’t asked brother Chu how many years his lifespan has left. What if he couldn’t wait until that time?"

"I just became anxious, wanting to see him once more, lest I never do again..."

Chu Xuan was speechless, "Rest assured, that won’t happen, I won’t forget you, and I won’t die so soon."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiang’er was deeply touched, her gaze toward him sparkling~

"Did your heartless father allow you to come out looking for someone?" Jiang Yiyi questioned doubtfully.

"Please, please don’t speak of him like that..." Xiang’er remained kind-hearted and continued:

"Father probably wouldn’t consent, but over a year ago, sisters from Wa Palace visited the Dragon Palace, perhaps discussing the matter of managing natural disasters. During which, they pleaded with Father on my behalf."

"Since then, the Dragon Palace has been less strict with me, and I can go out freely, though not for too long each time, so I sneaked out this time..."

"Besides seeing brother Chu, I also want to seize this opportunity to visit the Xiangjiang River where my mother originated, to fulfill a wish."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xuan seemed quite surprised; knowing that although Chu Xiang’er was curious by nature, she was also a bit of a coward.

Leaving her homeland, and even the sea, traveling thousands of miles inland, is something that would require great courage for her.

Not to mention, once discovered by the Dragon Palace, Xiang’er would certainly be punished, and there might be people specifically tasked to capture her back. Yet she came resolutely regardless...