Chapter 46: Jiu Youyue Arrives
In her past life, one of the main reasons the Serpent Queen had accepted Zi Xunyi, besides accepting reality, was because she couldn’t handle Yan Zhen’s… intensity.
Not being able to satisfy her husband was a source of shame for a wife.
Even with the two of them working together, they could barely keep up with him, always having to use all their skills and techniques. A third partner would be ideal.
Therefore, she had been open to accepting another sister wife.
Her preferred candidate had been Ji Ya.
Ji Ya’s feelings for him were deep and genuine, always by his side as his “older sister,” her abilities also exceptional. As the Yan family’s head housekeeper, she managed everything perfectly. Even Master Chen Xi held her in high regard.
However, that was just her own preference. The one he loved, the one he wanted to marry, the one he secretly visited… was Yun Xiu.
If Yun Xiu had agreed, it would have been fine. But she had stubbornly refused to marry him, as if deliberately stringing him along.
This had made the Serpent Queen gradually resent Yun Xiu, even more than Yi Xian’er.
However, after being reborn, Yun Xiu’s attitude had changed. She had become more proactive, clearly trying to make up for her past mistakes, even greedily wanting him all to herself.
She was even more annoying now than in her past life.
Even she, his wife, didn’t dare to monopolize him. Yun Xiu… was delusional.
After he refined the Great Crimson Skyfire, Yun Xiu would learn just how naive her desire for exclusivity was…
For now, she had to focus on dealing with that temptress from the Demon Realm.
In her past life, a Demon Realm spy had first tried to persuade her to join them. After being rejected, that temptress, Jiu Youyue, relying on her Mystic Sovereign cultivation, had infiltrated the palace, attempting to coerce her into submission.
Her arrogance had enraged her, leading her to order Jiu Youyue’s assassination.
Jiu Youyue, having just unsealed her cultivation, her Mystic Sovereign realm power still unstable, had been caught off guard by her and the eight Serpent Generals’ combined attack, defeated and forced to flee, hiding within the palace.
She had only learned later that it was Yan Zhen, hidden within the palace, who had saved Jiu Youyue’s life.
It was this second rescue that had made Jiu Youyue fall deeply in love with him, even sacrificing her precious virginity for him later.
However, according to Yun Xiu, Jiu Youyue was also reborn.
With her past life’s memories, she would be able to unleash her full Mystic Sovereign power. Even with the eight Serpent Generals’ assistance, she might not be a match for her.
Although Jiu Youyue was also considered a member of the Yan family, she wasn’t sure if Jiu Youyue would acknowledge her as a “sister.” And there was still bad blood between them.
She was worried Jiu Youyue might come seeking revenge for their past conflict.
“…I have to be careful. That Demon Realm temptress plays dirty.”
…
Night fell.
Yan Zhen and Yun Xiu were enjoying a鸳鸯浴 (鸳鸯浴: bathing together, often implying intimacy), perhaps even exploring the profound mysteries of “you within me, me within you,” while she sat alone in her study, awaiting Jiu Youyue’s arrival.
This was the last night. Before tomorrow night, she and Yan Zhen would be leaving the palace.
If Jiu Youyue didn’t come tonight, then there was nothing to worry about.
— But Jiu Youyue did come.
Wanting to be “rescued” by him again, creating an opportunity for intimacy, she didn’t bother with stealth this time. She barged in, deliberately making her presence known to him, “hidden” within the palace.
Having abandoned her Yun Daiyue disguise, her appearance had changed. Her lips were painted blood-red, her eyes accentuated with green eyeshadow, making her look even more like a temptress.
Her long, slender legs, clad in white stockings, her green skirt swaying, occasionally revealing glimpses of her fair skin, were as alluring as ever.
…
A green light streaked across the sky, entering the palace. The eight Serpent Generals, stationed throughout the city, immediately reacted, intercepting her in the air.
However, with Ying Ling’s help, she had already unsealed her cultivation, reaching the Three Star Mystic Sovereign realm. And unlike her previous life, her power was stable. With her past life’s memories, she could fully control her long-dormant strength.
Without the Serpent Queen’s leadership, the Serpent Generals’ combined attack was weaker, unable to stop her.
According to her plan, she would wait for the Serpent Queen to appear, then pretend to be defeated, escaping into the palace, disappearing, then finding Yan Zhen… to be “rescued” by him.
…
The Serpent Queen arrived, but she didn’t attack. Instead, she ordered the Serpent Generals to retreat.
“You’ve finally arrived, Jiu You.”
Jiu Youyue was startled, then she quickly understood.
Ever since the Demon Realm spy’s death, she had suspected either Yun Xiu had betrayed her or the Serpent Queen was also reborn.
The Serpent Queen’s words, addressing her as “Jiu You,” her tone familiar, confirmed her suspicions.
Not only she and Yun Xiu, but the Serpent Queen was also reborn!
Perhaps even the Celestial God Clan’s Goddess was as well.
This was… interesting.
“So you were waiting for me?”
“Come with me. I have something to discuss with you.”
The Serpent Queen descended, returning to the palace.
Jiu Youyue hesitated, then followed.
She was confident in her abilities. No one in the Water City could stop her.
…
They arrived at the study. Jiu Youyue looked around, her sharp senses detecting Yan Zhen’s lingering aura. She frowned.
“What do you want to talk about?”
“I’m sure Yun Xiu has already told you. After your death, Yan Zhen added your name to the Yan family’s genealogy, placed a memorial tablet for you in the ancestral temple, and gave you the title of his wife, just like me and Zi Xunyi.—I want to know, do you… accept this title?”
The Serpent Queen’s preemptive strike stunned Jiu Youyue.
“What does it matter whether I accept it or not? He doesn’t remember our past life.”
“But I remember. And Zi Xunyi probably does too… This will determine whether I see you as a sister, or simply a Demon Realm temptress.”
Sister… as in… sister wife? Jiu Youyue blushed.
“I don’t care about titles. As long as he remembers me, that’s enough.”
The Serpent Queen was satisfied with her answer. If Yan Zhen wanted a third consort, Jiu Youyue wouldn’t be a bad choice. At least she was sensible.
“Alright, since you’ve said so, I’ll take you to see him—that’s why you’re here, isn’t it? To see him?”
“Did… did you tell him about our past life? I can sense his aura here.”
“My situation is… complicated. I can’t reveal the details–”
“—Are you… Aunt Jiu You?”
“Huh?”
Jiu Youyue, assuming it was the Serpent Queen speaking, was confused.
Where did that childish voice come from?
The Serpent Queen, however, frowned, scolding her daughter, “Yan Yan, be quiet.”
Yan Yan? That name sounded familiar.
The childish voice continued, “But Mother, I just wanted to see what Aunt Jiu You looks like!”
Mother… Yan Yan… could it be… Yan Yan? Jiu Youyue’s eyes widened in shock.
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