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Chapter 39: The legacy is secured!
Suzune's heart raced as Bai Lung's cold and sinister gaze bore into her.
The audacity of this young man, claiming to be the savior of the Bai family and demanding their loyalty in return for protection.
Yet, she couldn't deny the truth in his words, without a strong leader, they were vulnerable to attacks from rival clans.
Her mind flashed back to happier times with her late husband, when the Bai family was respected and feared throughout the land.
Could she really let everything they had built crumble to dust? Was sacrificing herself worth preserving their legacy?
Swallowing her pride, Suzune straightened her posture and met Bai Lung's stare head-on.
Even though she doesn't wanna admit it, he was right, the bai family has fallen.
She looked at Zholong's dead body... The sinner who killed her son, seeing his heart on Bai Lung's feet, she was a little relieved that young master Bai Lung killed her.
But, bearing his child for the sake of the Bai family wasn't something she could easily accept, by no means, she want to harm the Bai family but the condition to prove her worth and loyalty to the Bai family was insane.
However, logically speaking the conditions are right, the Bai family has lost all of its members and sons.
Since only one son was remaining, he had to continue the legacy and bloodline of the Bai family.
For that, he definitely needs vessels or women, and since, they are concubines of bail family, it's their duty to provide a child.
If her husband has really left her or them in the hands of their son, what else can she do? Her only role was to provide kids for the Bai family.
Bai Lung doesn't look ugly at anything, recently, he even showed a powerful strength that was stronger than her husband.
Was submitting the only option she had? She thought to herself while looking at her dead son with teary eyes.
She couldn't think properly, it felt as if the sky had descended on her head.
Everything was taken from her in a blink of an eye, her husband, her son, her father in law, her happy home... all were gone.
All left was a Will.
The legacy of the Bai family needs to be continued and it is in the hands of Bai Lung.
Huff!
Taking a deep breath, Suzune steeled herself and stepped forward to face Bai Lung.
Despite the turmoil raging within her, she knew that she needed to maintain an air of composure if she hoped to survive this encounter with her dignity intact.
" Very well," she said firmly, meeting his gaze without flinching.
" I understand your position and the importance of continuing our family's legacy, since, your grandfather and father died right in front of your eyes, which might have a toll on you, that's why, you really wanted to fulfill their wish by any means, "
Her voice trembled slightly as she spoke, betraying the inner conflict that threatened to consume her whole.
" However..." Suzune continued, raising her chin defiantly,
"There are certain conditions under which I am willing to cooperate with you. She glanced pointedly at the other women gathered nearby before turning back to Bai Lung,"
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Bai Lung's lips curved into a cruel smile, relishing the power he held over these once proud women who were quivering at his presence.
" Very well, " he said with a small voice yet dangerous.
"Let me hear your conditions... If you truly think of Bai Family or you are just here to suck Bai Family's wealth, "
His gaze lingered on Suzune for a moment longer than necessary, causing her to shiver involuntarily.
Even his words made her hard to breathe, if she spoke anything wrong, she would be considered a snake of the Bai family.
However, she squared her shoulders and faced him bravely,
" Well, I understand, my husband - Your father left us in your hand... I also, fully understand that you want to continue the lineage and need our help since it's on the verge of extinction.
I have no problem with it and since it is the wish of my dead husband, I am fully co-operative, I too, understand the importance of kids and family... However, I believe, you are too young.
Also, I need some time to prepare myself physically and mentally, "
Hearing this Bai Lung smirked lightly while he looked at the other two, " do you also think like her? " he said with a sinister old voice.
Before they could respond, Bai Lung looked at Suzune," Haha! I knew it, there are black sheeps in the Bai Family. You need time to think? Think what? "
Bai Lung's gaze pierced through Suzune, making her acutely aware of the high stakes involved.
His mocking tone sent shivers down her spine, causing a knot to form in the pit of her stomach.
" Time? " He repeated incredulously.
" For what exactly do you need time, please enlighten me. Is it to decide whether or not you want to carry my child? Or perhaps to weigh your options and determine if there might be another path for you outside these walls, "
Saying that, he leaned in closer and pulled her long lustrous hair, " Maybe your tears for your son are fake, are you already looking another man outside the house, behind my father? Well then! Don't show me your face here... Take your son's body and get out of here, we didn't have a member like you in our Bai family, "
Bai Lung said with his cold voice.
Suzune's eyes widened in shock and indignation at Bai Lung's accusatory tone.
The sudden shift from simple communication to heated emotion caught her off guard, leaving her momentarily speechless.
" How dare you accuse me of such... treachery! "She managed to choke out.
Her voice trembling with anger and Pain.
" My tears are genuine, and my loyalty to the Bai family is beyond question, "
She struggled against his grip on her hair, trying desperately to regain control of the situation.
Despite the fear coursing through her veins, she refused to cower before him.
Instead, she lifted her chin defiantly and met his gaze head-on.
" If being a vessel for you is the only way to prove my loyalty, then, you can have your way with me right here right now, I won't resist... However, my son will be buried in the Bai family's land, "
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