The voice outside the door was far too sweet and coquettish, which made Zu An's heart burn with lust, but he quickly calmed himself down: "Please come in."

The door opened quickly, and a woman dressed in the finest empress's attire walked in. Clearly, she was needed to appease the people tonight as the empress.

Noticing that the Little Demon Queen casually closed the door, a strange light flashed in Zu An's eyes.

The little demon queen said softly, "My current status is special. If outsiders see us in the same room, it will inevitably have a negative impact."

Zuan nodded in understanding, but in his heart he thought, "It's the middle of the night, and a man and a woman alone in a room. If you close the door, people will be more likely to have wild thoughts."

"Is Your Majesty finished with your work?" Zu'an asked curiously. The little prince had been chosen as the Demon Emperor, and the entire palace was busy preparing for tomorrow's coronation. The little prince was too young, and everything needed to be handled by his mother. She must be extremely busy.

"There are so many things to do, how can I possibly finish them all?" The Little Demon Queen yawned, stretched as if she were tired, her beautiful curves were truly breathtaking, and then smiled at Zu An, "But compared to those trivial matters, it's more important not to neglect you."

She walked with a graceful sway, possessing a unique and indescribable rhythm, truly exuding a strong sense of charm from head to toe.

Zu An felt that the vital energy he had painstakingly gathered in his body seemed to be running rampant again, and he couldn't help but frown. Mi Li had warned him before that although absorbing and plundering other people's cultivation was effective, it had many hidden dangers. In particular, Mr. Fu's own vital energy had also absorbed the energy of countless masters, so it was even more mixed.

The little demon later came to his side and sat down on a chair as if she were home—in fact, this was originally a side hall of her palace, so it was not wrong to call it her home.

Maintaining a distance that was neither too close nor too far, the little demon queen parted her lips slightly and began to report on some important matters that had just been dealt with:

"You know that the Second Prince was sent to guard the Netherworld Seal. In addition, although the Crown Prince's plot to murder the Old Demon Emperor and tonight's actions were treason, the various forces compromised and did not disclose the details to the public, thus preserving his reputation. This serves two purposes: firstly, to appease the forces in various regions that have been loyal to the Crown Prince over the years, and secondly, to give an explanation to the Peacock King."

“Otherwise, the Crown Prince would have murdered the Demon Emperor and harmed his brothers. Not to mention exterminating nine generations of his family, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to wipe out the entire Crown Prince’s lineage.” The Little Demon Queen’s expression was somewhat strange. “Everyone knows that the Peacock King’s daughter is the Crown Prince’s fiancée. If we’re being strict, she would also be implicated. So, handling this matter in a low-key manner is beneficial to all parties.”

"I just know that the Crown Prince has a grudge against you, and I was worried that doing this might upset you, so I came here specifically to ask you." The little demon queen's skin was as white as snow, and her watery eyes looked at Zu An pitifully, as if they contained endless affection.

Zu'an knew this woman was using her charm on him again, and said calmly, "The person is dead. I'm not that petty. Let's do it the way you've decided."

Hearing him say that, the Little Demon Queen visibly breathed a sigh of relief, and then her tone became more cheerful: "By the way, the Peacock King is thinking of finding an opportunity to cancel his daughter's engagement with the Crown Prince. Originally, marrying her to the Little Prince would have been a good choice, so that she would still be a new Empress, no different from before."

"However, I declined on the grounds that the little prince was too young and it was not suitable. Guess what the real reason was?"

Seeing her mischievous eyes, Zu An thought to himself, "You're such a charming young woman, how come you sometimes act like a little girl?" After a moment's thought, he replied:

"Other forces would not agree to this either. The Peacock Clan did not contribute much to the young prince's ascension to the throne. How could we let them take such a big advantage?"

A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Little Demon Queen, who had not expected that Zuan's political acumen would be so sharp.

She smiled and shook her head: "That's partly true, but the main reason is because of you."

"Me?" Zu'an was genuinely stunned.

The little demon queen leaned forward slightly, her heavy breasts resting on a small table beside her. She rested her chin on her hand, looking at Zu An with a playful expression: "Because I heard that the Crown Prince made a bet with you, and the stake was his Crown Princess. And unsurprisingly, he lost that bet. The Crown Princess is your spoils of war, so how could I overstep my bounds?"

Zuan: "..."

He had almost forgotten about it. It was purely to spite the Crown Prince Jinwu, and at that time he didn't even know who his Crown Princess was.

The image of Kong Nanwu, with her bright and refined beauty, appeared in the luxurious carriage outside the capital. A thought flashed through my mind: This... doesn't seem so bad?

However, he quickly suppressed the thought. What was wrong with him today? He couldn't stop these chaotic thoughts from arising.

You have to understand that he is no longer the person he was when he first came into this world. He has met so many confidantes, experienced so many thrills of life and death, and lived a life that others could not experience in ten lifetimes. His mindset has long been like the ocean, and he is no longer easily swayed by other waters. Theoretically, he should not have these thoughts anymore—at least not so frequently.

Seeing his expression, the little demon queen smiled slightly, her face curving upwards: "The trouble now is that the Crown Princess is with the human race. Once she returns, I will find a way to bring you two together. With your current status as regent, you are more than a match for her. I'm sure even the Peacock King wouldn't refuse. They were on the wrong side before, so this outcome is the best it could be for them."

“The Regent?” Zuan was taken aback.

The Little Demon Queen explained, "After the young prince ascends the throne tomorrow, he will appoint you as regent. The young prince is still young, and from now on you... will assist him in handling state affairs. Please do not refuse. As his adoptive father, you have made great contributions to his ascension to the throne, and you deserve all of this."

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