Chapter 35: Yan Zhen Is Stingy
The Serpent Queen was quite pleased with herself.
In their previous life, Yan Zhen had constantly teased and tormented her and Zi Xunyi. To avoid being bedridden every day, they had secretly learned various… techniques.
Now, she was using those techniques on him, making him experience the same pleasure and torment, eliciting those same breathy moans and dazed expressions, having him completely under her control.
He would eventually become stronger, and she would once again be at his mercy. She had to enjoy this feeling of dominance while she still could.
And she had meticulously recorded everything with her Shadow Imprinting Mirror, preserving these precious memories.
“…”
He didn’t understand where she had learned all these skills.
Her role in the script wasn’t major, only appearing in the desert and proposal arcs, her scenes mostly focused on plot progression, with little insight into her personal life.
With her personality, she shouldn’t be familiar with such matters. She wasn’t like that temptress, Jiu Youyue.
Was this some innate talent of the Serpent Clan? He recalled Ye Mei’s seductive nature, her constant attempts to tempt him.
— Damn, this feels so good… I can’t resist!
It wasn’t that he lacked willpower. It was just that… knowing she was his future wife, he didn’t want to resist. He wanted more.
However, she seemed intent on teasing him, nibbling his ear, her hand gently caressing his stomach, nothing more.
It was incredibly frustrating.
Her goal was simple: to make him beg.
He understood her intentions, gritting his teeth, trying to endure, but he knew he couldn’t hold out much longer. He had to counterattack!
He stealthily moved his hand downwards, slipping it beneath her nightgown.
It was, as he had suspected, empty.
He felt a surge of heat. Although he was usually generous, he could also be stingy.
Like now.
“Mmm!”
Lost in the pleasure of teasing him, she suddenly froze, her eyes opening, her slitted pupils dilated, her gaze filled with desire.
She bit her lip, her thighs squeezing together.
“Don’t… don’t move! And take your hand out!”
“Okay.”
He obediently replied, but he didn’t move, even using the Special Trump Card: Kato’s Eagle Finger to enhance his… attack.
She was the type with high offense and low defense. His counterattack was incredibly effective, quickly overwhelming her. She clung to his arm, her moans muffled against his skin, her body tensing, then convulsing, before finally relaxing, her body limp against his, like a satisfied snake.
Her face was buried in her hair, her expression hidden. He imagined she was feeling frustrated, perhaps even angry.
It wouldn’t be good to anger her.
“Are you alright, Serpent Queen?” he asked softly. “Sorry, I just…”
“—Call me ‘Cai Lian.’” She lifted her head, her expression soft and seductive. “Yan Yan said… that’s what you call me… in the future.”
“Me,” not “Your Majesty.”
“Cai Lian?”
“It’s my name. When we’re alone… call me that.”
“…Okay.”
She smiled faintly, then rolled over, lying beside him, her lips finding his other ear, her hand reaching down, her skillful fingers quickly resolving his… sleeplessness.
…
Within her sea of consciousness, Yan Yan tried to break free from the seal, but it was futile. She was worried. Were her parents sleeping together, as she had instructed? This was crucial for her birth!
She was the oldest child in her past life, and she had to be the oldest in this life too.
…
The night passed peacefully.
He woke up to find her already dressed in her queenly attire, her cold and aloof demeanor returning, her aura radiating authority, as if last night’s tenderness had been just a dream.
She glanced at him, her voice indifferent.
“It’s still early. You can rest a bit longer. I’ll be back after my morning court session.”
Then she left.
He sat up, yawning, remembering that today was the day the Southern Fortress would fall. He couldn’t help but worry about Ye Mei.
Although she was a bit forward, she wasn’t a bad person. In the script, she had only been severely injured. Now, having followed the Serpent Queen’s plan and retreated… she should be fine—as long as she had actually followed orders.
As far as he knew, she was rather… impulsive. A bit of a bimbo.
…
His worries proved to be justified.
She had indeed been provoked by the Tier 5 Scorpion King, engaging him in battle after the legion’s retreat, only to be defeated and severely injured, forced to use a blood essence-consuming secret technique to escape.
The Serpent Queen was furious. During the morning court session, she not only confiscated Ye Mei’s salary for six months, but also stripped her of her command, to set an example.
…
As he left her chambers, he saw Ye Mei being carried to the royal physician, her injuries severe. He waved at her.
She stared at him, her eyes wide with surprise, as if asking, What are you doing here?
He smiled, not answering, then went to the back of the main hall, waiting for the Serpent Queen.
…
After the court session, she emerged, frowning as she saw him waiting.
— Is he that eager to return to Yun Xiu? Hmph!
“Are you leaving?”
“Yes, please tell Yan Yan I said goodbye.”
He scratched his cheek. He actually wanted to stay in the palace. It would be more in line with the script.
In the script, he had remained hidden in the palace, overhearing valuable information.
But he was worried about Yun Xiu. She tended to overthink things. In the script, because of Cloud Heaven Palace, she had never fully accepted his feelings, choosing to be his “secret lover.”
Now that she knew he and the Serpent Queen were destined to be together, even having a daughter from the future… he wasn’t sure how she would react.
“…Yan Yan wants you to stay with her. Not just for one night.”
“But I can’t leave Yun Xiu.” He said honestly. “She’s my lover.”
The Serpent Queen snorted.
“And what about us? Me and Yan Yan?”
“Uh… you’re also… important to me.”
Seeing his troubled expression, she turned away, annoyed.
After a long silence, she suddenly said, “Bring Yun Xiu to the palace. That way, you won’t have to… go back and forth.”
He shook his head.
“She already refused yesterday.”
She glared at him.
“She’ll agree if you ask her.”
He was startled, a thoughtful expression on his face.
“Is that so?”
As he pondered this, a loud boom suddenly echoed through the city, followed by two powerful Mystic Lord auras, one of which, both he and the Serpent Queen recognized, was Yun Xiu’s.
They looked up, seeing two flashes of light clashing in the distant sky.
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