Chapter 80 Castile (Chapter 31) Viv; Early Pregnancy...

“It’s beautiful,” Viv said, looking at Percy. She winked at the maid, who immediately understood and walked over to Percy, gently pulling him closer.

After receiving the invitation, Percy's eyes met Viv's through the crowd. They both saw the desire to talk in each other's eyes. Percy was carrying an exquisite coral handbag, the pearls inlaid on it shimmering under the light.

He moved with light steps, gracefully bypassing the crowd to stand before Viv, who immediately noticed the brooch he wore on his chest.

“If I’m not mistaken, this is the brooch the Queen often wears.” Viv said with a smile in her eyes, folding her fan and speaking in a slightly envious voice.

Percy was pleased with the perfectly timed compliment. He casually picked up a wine glass, took a sip, and said, "Even the most beautiful brooch cannot compare to you, Duchess."

Viv's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and asked with a smile, "How has the Queen been lately?"

At this point, a hint of worry flashed across Percy's face, an unusual emotion that Viv quickly noticed. "The Queen has always been in good health," Percy said, placing his glass on the table. He continued, "Duke, do you know a Grand Master of the Knights named Xu Lingzhao?"

Viv saw four people in his face—knowing the answer already, she didn't mince words, "Of course I know. I heard she even escorted you."

"So, does this captain have a spouse?" Percy leaned closer to Viv, deliberately lowering his voice so that only the two of them could hear him.

Viv was somewhat surprised by Percy's question, but she quickly understood that Percy was looking for a way out for himself. She guessed that something must have happened to the Queen, so that her husband was eager to marry the knight in another way. "I don't know much about Commander Xu's private affairs," Viv said with a regretful expression. "I'm sorry I couldn't help you."

"It's nothing." Percy gave a polite smile. He secretly glanced at Viv when she turned around. Xu Lingzhao had already been categorized as part of the Crown Prince's faction, while Viv was very close to the Crown Prince's friend, Yu Yu.

Her vague answer made Percy think that even if Xu Lingzhao didn't have a spouse, he must have a lover. However, he didn't care much about that; he was able to quickly establish himself in the palace.

It's not just her looks that matter.

"My lord, you should go back now." A clear female voice interrupted their conversation, and they both turned around.

Percy looked at Senas who had appeared before her, said goodbye to Viv, and then walked out of the banquet hall surrounded by maids.

“Your Highness.” Viv bowed to Senas. She hadn’t expected to see the current Queen’s most valued prince at Viv’s funeral. She hadn’t been able to get any useful information from Percy.

Now, facing Senas, Viv felt she should be even more careful.

“Miss Viv, please accept my condolences.” Senas was very gentlemanly; she hadn’t forgotten why she had come.

“Thank you for your comfort, Your Highness.” Viv looked into Senas’s eyes, folded her fan, and placed it on the table. “It’s a bit cold in here. Would Your Highness like to come with me to the inner hall?” Viv extended an invitation.

“It’s my pleasure.” Senas smiled slightly as she followed Viv into the inner hall.

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Chu Jing spent the entire afternoon focused on making cakes. The momentary busyness slightly lessened his longing for Xu Lingzhao, but the body of an Omega in early pregnancy would involuntarily crave the pheromones of an Alpha.

"Xiao Ze, you did a really good job." Ryan squatted down to be level with the table, carefully examining the small cake in front of him, and generously offering his praise.

Chu Jingze smiled slightly. "I tried making some before." He unconsciously pictured Xu Lingzhao eating the cake he made, and a faint blush appeared on his cheeks.

But soon, Chu Jingze felt a little tired. After leaving the kitchen, he went straight into the bedroom, looking as listless as a deflated balloon. He slowly sat down on the edge of the bed, swinging his legs, and the fragrance of white roses entered his nostrils.

He suddenly covered the back of his neck, his face turning bright red. His gaze fell on the bedside table, where several books on precautions for pregnant Omegas were placed. He reached out with trembling hands, picked up a book, and opened it.

He soon found the reason.

During pregnancy, Omegas may experience symptoms similar to those of a heat cycle, with abnormally high levels of pheromones and uncontrollable swelling of glands. If they do not receive soothing pheromones from their marker, it can lead to pheromone imbalances, affecting the health of the fetus and potentially endangering themselves in severe cases.

The book in his hand fell to the ground, and he collapsed onto the bed as if he had lost all support. His breathing was rapid, and he felt extremely uncomfortable without the comfort of Alph.

Soon, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and he couldn't help but groan in pain.

Just as he felt himself about to faint.

Familiar pheromones enveloped him, and Xu Lingzhao's strong arms lifted him up, making him nestle in the Alpha's embrace. Chu Jing was somewhat delirious, unable to distinguish whether the person holding him was the real Xu Lingzhao or his hallucination.

The arrival of Alph's essence greatly alleviated his pain, while Chu Jing reached out and wrapped his arms around Xu Lingzhao's neck, leaning closer as he looked up.

A series of delicate kisses landed on Xu Lingzhao's neck, sending a strange, tingling sensation through him, making him want to fully appreciate the passionate Omega.

After he got tired of kissing, Xu Lingzhao lowered her head and kissed his forehead. She said, "Would you like some water first, hmm?"

"I want it." His hand even reached past Xu Lingzhao's regimental commander's uniform. His eyes were flushed, his distinct eyelashes fluttered, and his dark, shining eyes stared straight at Xu Lingzhao.

"Drink some water first, baby." Xu Lingzhao hugged him with one arm and used the other to pick up the water glass and feed him water. Xu Lingzhao tenderly wiped the water droplets off his lips with his fingertips.

At this moment, Chu Jing suddenly opened his mouth.

Xu Lingzhao didn't pull her hand away but looked into his eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips. It was the first time she had seen Chu Jingze like this, and fearing he might not be comfortable with it, Xu Lingzhao pulled her hand away again when she sat back on the bed.

Looking at the glistening water on his hands, Xu Lingzhao asked him softly, "What did you do today?"

Chu Jing grabbed her collar, lowered his eyes and thought for a few seconds before slowly saying, "I made a cake today and wanted to make it for you."

"So well-behaved, how much did you do?"

"piece."

"Have you eaten yet?"

Chu Jing shook his head, then looked up at Xu Lingzhao and said, "In the kitchen."

Xu Lingzhao smiled and nodded. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the book that had fallen to the side of the bed. She picked it up without any effort, and the book was open to the page that Chu Jingze was reading.

She quickly scanned the contents of the book and placed it on the bedside table a few seconds later.

Chu Jing felt his face burning. Most of the discomfort gradually disappeared due to the Alpha's pheromones, but some discomfort could not be eliminated by pheromones alone.

He gently bit his lower lip, his eyes slightly raised, meeting Xu Lingzhao's gaze once more.

"I'll help you take a bath." Xu Lingzhao stood up, and the feeling of being lifted into the air made Chu Jing hug her neck even tighter. "Baby, I was just at the Knights' Camp."

......

Chu Jing felt completely relaxed, all his discomfort vanished. He nestled affectionately against Xu Lingzhao's chest, his face flushed and his smile dazzling.

He asked Xu Lingzhao, "Do you love me?"

"I love you."

"Why do you love me?"

"Because it's you, I love you."

"Would you fall in love with someone else?"

"Whether in the past or in the future, I will only love you."

Chu Jing felt that the emptiness in his heart had been filled, and he chattered around like a girl experiencing her first love, asking some nonsensical questions.

Are there any Omegas in the Knights' Camp?

“The Solo Knights have doctors who are Omegas, but very few; most doctors are Betas.” Xu Lingzhao rubbed his hand, patiently answering his question. As if suddenly remembering something, she changed the subject, “Are you afraid I’ll fall for another Omega?”

Chu Jing pursed his lips and nodded gently, "Then can you?"

"No, you are my whole world." Xu Lingzhao said this with exceptional seriousness; it wasn't just a sweet nothing to flatter him, but his true feelings.

Chu Jing understood the seriousness in her words, and her lips, which had just been pressed into a straight line, immediately curved into a smile.

"Will you really show up every night?"

Xu Lingzhao shook her head. She sensed the disappointment in his eyes. She continued, "I will not only appear every night, but I will also be there whenever you need me. Once everything settles down, we will never be apart."

With her soft, soothing words, the exhausted Omega fell into a deep sleep.

Xu Lingzhao looked at him intently, her eyes overflowing with tenderness. The person in front of her was everything to her.

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As dawn broke, the entire Solo Knights came alive. Mu Lei, feeling resentful that his knightly tent had been seized, was relieved to see the Inspector General coming today.

He was determined to vent his anger. Among the knights coming and going, many had bruises and swelling on their faces, and they no longer dared to provoke Alistair.

Alistair rose early to inspect the knights, while Xu Lingzhao and the others were already ready, all waiting for the arrival of the inspector. Just as Mu Lei had said, in this place, the queen's decree was of no use.

Therefore, to gain jurisdiction, one must demonstrate the corresponding strength.

Xu Lingzhao looked at the Solos soldiers not far away. Her keen hearing allowed her to hear the roar of cannons and the screams of knights. Solos was a place where three countries bordered each other and wars broke out frequently. She estimated that the inspector would not be able to arrive here so soon.

A knight walking with his head down came into Xu Lingzhao's view. His gait was strange, and he was dressed in thin clothes. He moved through the crowd like a walking corpse, as if he was searching for something.

Sure enough, the next second, he suddenly looked up and crashed into a soldier. He opened his mouth, and several black tentacles emerged from it. Just as the tentacles were about to attack the fallen knight, Xu Lingzhao struck and chopped off the mutated man's head.

This is a mutant! She was all too familiar with this kind of thing. It might not pose a big threat to Pasifica, but for Castile, whose weapons development was not yet mature.

It was a deadly calamity.

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