He Chose Her, I Chose The Sovereign

Synopsis

On the day he came to meet my dad, Herman Archer, right in front of everyone, pressed one of the engagement gifts, a Breakthrough Pill, straight into Leah Evans' hand. Dad's face darkened. "Herman, what are you doing?" he asked. Herman looked at me and gave a gentle smile. He said, "Serena, the Sect Leader has ordered me to guard the Demon's Den. It's a perilous task, and I probably won't return for at least ten years. You haven't even reached Foundation Establishment yet. I can't bring you into that." He continued, "So I'm taking Leah instead. She's stronger and better suited to survive the harsh conditions in the Demon's Den." "Don't worry. This Breakthrough Pill is for her protection. When I come back, I'll bring you a treasure that can heal your spiritual roots, and we'll become cultivation partners," he promised. Without caring about my embarrassment, he left with Leah on his sword. Ten years later, he returned with Leah, now heavily pregnant. When he saw me standing in the main hall, his expression grew uneasy. "Serena, I know I've failed you, but Leah is carrying my child. Even if you plead with the Sect Leader today, I can't be your cultivation partner anymore," he said. I was stunned. He still didn't know I was the Sect Leader's wife now.