Chapter 2092 - 2088: Li Zhaojun’s Accusation

After Li Zhaojun left, Tantai Wanrong seemed to have lost her soul, standing there unable to say a word.

In Tantai Wanrong’s heart, she was willing to treat Li Zhaojun as a sister, but the words Li Zhaojun said obviously hurt her and forced her to reflect on her relationship with Ye Fan.

"Perhaps what I’m doing is wrong. From the perspective of earthly relationships, I’m damaging the marriage between Ye Fan and Li Zhaojun. How can I convince myself to be a truly good woman?" Tantai Wanrong recalled what Li Zhaojun had said, feeling tormented because she didn’t know how to face her relationship with Ye Fan.

At that moment, a familiar figure appeared at Tantai Wanrong’s door; it was none other than Zhao Tianya.

After Zhao Tianya knocked for a long while without anyone answering, she entered the house. Upon seeing Tantai Wanrong, she was a bit annoyed, "Big sister, what’s wrong with you? Why didn’t you hear me knocking? Why did I have to come in on my own?"

"Is it you?" Tantai Wanrong looked at Zhao Tianya, her expression still somewhat dazed.

She didn’t even remember to mind Zhao Tianya barging in.

"Yes, it’s me. What’s wrong with you? You look lost, is something going on?" Zhao Tianya asked with concern.

"Li Zhaojun came to see me..." Tantai Wanrong reluctantly mentioned Li Zhaojun’s name, her gaze on the floor, unwilling to say more.

"Ah, Li Zhaojun?" Zhao Tianya felt her heart tighten upon hearing her name, as Zhao Tianya was not fond of her, "Why did she come? What did she say that made you so upset?"

"She... she came to talk about my relationship with Ye Fan..." A blush crept over Tantai Wanrong’s face as she lowered her head in shame. It was embarrassing to discuss such things, and she also knew about the matters between Ye Fan and Zhao Tianya, making it slightly awkward to speak with her, though there was no need to hide it.

"Big sister, what are you saying? Your relationship with Ye Fan? Are you... involved with him?" Zhao Tianya stuttered incredulously. Though Tantai Wanrong was remarkable, it shocked her to think they could have romantic sparks.

"No... Tianya, it’s not what you think. You know I’d never hide anything from you. But it’s also not true to say I feel nothing for Ye Fan. Li Zhaojun came to clarify the nature of my relationship with him. But I said nothing, because I don’t know what to say." Tantai Wanrong remained dejected.

"I believe you, big sister, though it’s surprising you’d feel something for Ye Fan. It’s not easy to find someone you have feelings for; it’s a good thing and I’m happy for you. But what about Zhao Tianya, big sister? What are your plans for your relationship with Li Zhaojun?" Zhao Tianya calmed down and sympathized with Tantai Wanrong’s dilemma.

"I haven’t figured it out yet. Li Zhaojun and I are like sisters. I don’t understand why she’s questioning me like this. Did something happen between her and Ye Fan? Or is it her own situation? I don’t want to damage our sisterly bond." Tantai Wanrong sighed helplessly.

"I understand your predicament, big sister. Although Li Zhaojun has a fiery temperament, she is not unreasonable. She’s magnanimous; with good communication, things should smooth out. Don’t overthink it; things will get better." Zhao Tianya consoled her.

"Tianya, I understand what you’re saying. Shouldn’t I have feelings for Ye Fan? Have I hurt Zhaojun?" Tantai Wanrong asked Zhao Tianya, her eyes filled with guilt.

"Big sister, don’t overthink it. Emotions aren’t something you can control. The more you suppress them, the stronger they become. Just go with the flow. I’m sure Ye Fan has feelings for you too. Good things take time." Zhao Tianya said.

"I hope so..." Tantai Wanrong murmured softly, barely audible even to herself.

Zhao Tianya felt a bit helpless, "Big sister, don’t you understand what Ye Fan is thinking by now? We should be better at communicating. You know Ye Fan has been busy with the celestial tribulation lately; perhaps you haven’t understood him well enough, causing Zhaojun to be upset with you?"

"How would I know?" Tantai Wanrong replied feeling speechless, "Tianya, how is it now your turn to advise me? I think your own relationship with Ye Fan is ambiguous. Shouldn’t you focus on your own issues? I told you there’s no need to come back. So why did you return?"

A brief spark of determination flashed in Zhao Tianya’s eyes, quickly hidden before Tantai Wanrong noticed anything amiss.

"I just have some things I don’t know who to talk to about," Zhao Tianya lowered her head and said.

Now it was Tantai Wanrong’s turn to take the initiative. She asked, "Tianya, I know you have a strong character. You said you’d not give Ye Fan too many chances. I want to know if you’re really done with him. Don’t regret not severing completely! I said if you’re willing to reconcile with Ye Fan, I’ll support you because we are sisters. I would never harm your interests, but be sure to think it through. No one’s forcing you now!"

"Do you think someone is forcing me? No one is. I just want a peaceful life. Big sister, I came back also to tell you something... Perhaps it’s concerning our future survival, about Ye Fan... and it also somewhat involves Zhaojun!" Zhao Tianya spoke as though she was being mysterious.

Tantai Wanrong said, "Just say it directly!"

"I suddenly realized that if my decision leads to human extinction, then the conflict between Ye Fan and me can’t solve the problem. I feel perhaps I’ve wronged myself, or even those around me whom I care about, especially the loved ones I care for!" Zhao Tianya said.

"So... have you changed your mind about joining Zhaojun’s Array?" Tantai Wanrong asked.

Zhao Tianya shook her head, "I had that thought before you mentioned Zhaojun came to see you. Now I’m hesitating again. I’m not sure if I can bear Zhaojun’s reproach, so I should think it through before making a final decision!"