Chapter 32: Yan Yan Wants to Be Born Soon
Unable to participate in any of the fun activities, Yan Yan sulked, her mental waves radiating a sense of despair.
“It’s okay, Yan Yan. There will be other opportunities.” The Serpent Queen comforted her daughter gently. “After you have your own body, Mother will take you out to play.”
“You’re always making empty promises, Mother.” Yan Yan pouted. “If you really mean it, then hurry up and… make me with Father!”
Her words made both Yan Zhen and the Serpent Queen blush, while Yun Xiu chuckled, amused by Yan Yan’s antics. She was always so mischievous.
The Serpent Queen, her voice lacking conviction, scolded her, “Don’t meddle in adult matters!”
The little princess grumbled, “If you don’t hurry up, Father and Aunt Yun’s child will be born before me! What if I become the younger sister then?!”
Not happy.
Yun Xiu’s smile vanished, her cheeks flushing. She glared at Yan Zhen.
He scratched his head. It’s not my fault! I was… attacked twice!
The Serpent Queen, unable to tolerate her daughter’s words, thought, That little brat, saying anything that comes to mind! I wonder who she learned that from!
“Alright, that’s enough fun for today. It’s getting late. Let’s go back to the palace.”
She looked at Yan Zhen and Yun Xiu, her words catching in her throat, then simply said, “Let’s go.”
“…Goodbye.”
He nodded dumbly.
However, none of them moved, just standing there awkwardly.
Then Yan Yan’s voice echoed in their minds.
“Father, don’t just stand there! Come back to the palace with me and Mother!”
“Huh?” He was startled. “But…”
He looked at the Serpent Queen, who, her arms crossed, turned away, her expression indifferent.
“Yan Yan, your mother and I… we’re not… at that stage yet…”
“La la la, I can’t hear you!” she said stubbornly. “I want to see you and Mother sleeping together tonight! Or I’ll never talk to you again!”
“Yan Yan…”
He felt a headache coming on, turning to Yun Xiu for guidance. After all, she was his current… partner.
Yun Xiu, unable to bear seeing him troubled, smiled faintly.
“Since Yan Yan insists, then go with them. Just for one night.”
“What about you?”
“I’ll wait for you on the houseboat.”
He shook his head.
“I won’t leave you alone.”
She chuckled.
“It’s not that serious. It’s just one night… And I can finally… get some rest from your… attentions.”
The last part was barely audible.
He blushed. It’s not my fault you look so… easy to bully…
“Father and Aunt Yun can both come to the palace!” Yan Yan said. “But no baby-making! I’m Father’s first child! All the others are my younger siblings!”
Yun Xiu smiled wryly. The Yan Yan in her previous life had indeed been like a child king, completely different from her younger sister, Yan Lingji.
The Serpent Queen said calmly, “If Palace Master Yun agrees to my earlier proposal, I’ll welcome you as an honored guest and treat you with the utmost respect.”
Yun Xiu hadn’t intended to ignore the Water City’s crisis. She had only clashed with the Serpent Queen because of her arrogance.
They were both reborn, understanding each other’s personalities. The Serpent Queen’s words were an olive branch, an offer of reconciliation. Yun Xiu naturally accepted it.
“You don’t have to worry. I’ll help when the time comes.” She glanced at Yan Zhen, then added, “For Yan Yan’s sake, I’ll… lend him to you for one night. Just this once. I won’t back down again after this.”
“Yun Xiu!”
He was about to protest when she placed a finger on his lips, silencing him. Then, she embraced him, kissing him gently.
A brief, fleeting kiss.
She smiled shyly, turning to the Serpent Queen, a smug look in her eyes as she saw the Serpent Queen’s displeasure.
“Come back early tomorrow. I’ll be waiting for you on the houseboat.”
She transformed into a whirlwind, rising into the air, quickly disappearing.
He stared at her retreating figure, a sense of melancholy washing over him.
“Yay, Aunt Yun is gone! Then it’s settled! The three of us will go back to the palace! Come on, Father!”
“Mmm, okay.”
He walked towards the Serpent Queen, who extended her hand.
He took it.
They leaped into the air, transforming into a streak of light, flying back to the palace.
…
The palace’s inner chambers were mostly empty. Apart from the Serpent Queen, only the palace maids resided here.
The Serpent Queen actually had two older sisters. However, their mother had passed the throne to her, the youngest, which had angered her sisters, who had then left the Water City.
Later, they would return with outsiders, challenging her rule, plunging the Water City into chaos. She had been completely suppressed by them.
Coincidentally, Yan Zhen had arrived at that time, proposing marriage. He had easily defeated her sisters and their allies.
His overwhelming strength, defying realms, had protected her and their daughter!
It was at that time that she had begun to fall for him, accepting him as her husband, and Yan Yan, upon meeting her father for the first time, had idolized him.
…
She led him to her chambers, ignoring the commotion their appearance caused.
Her chambers were spacious, even a bit empty. She instructed him to take a bath first.
…
He soaked in the bath, sighing softly. He could tell Yun Xiu had been forcing herself.
His current girlfriend, his future wife… He was caught between them. Siding with either would hurt the other. Yun Xiu, understanding his dilemma, had made the decision for him, sacrificing her own happiness.
Building a harem wasn’t easy. That’s why the script focused on monster hunting and leveling up, without any romance.
As he thought this, he heard soft footsteps. He lifted his head, his Spiritual Perception instinctively extending outwards, then he was surprised to find the Serpent Queen undressing behind the screen.
He quickly withdrew his Spiritual Perception, not wanting her to think he was a peeping tom.
— Wait, I’m the one bathing! Why is she undressing? Does she not know I’m here? Should I tell her before this turns into another awkward situation?
As he hesitated, she was already naked, stepping out from behind the screen.
She was wearing only a white towel, most of her body exposed, her curves alluring, her long black hair reaching her hips, giving her a strangely innocent appearance.
She was both seductive and pure.
He quickly averted his gaze, his voice polite.
“Serpent Queen, is there… something you need?”
Her face was still cold, but her eyes flickered nervously.
“It’s… it’s Yan Yan… she insisted… She said… we should get closer… develop our relationship…”
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