Chapter 399

After returning from the werewolf territory, Wen Xin and the vampire duke went back to the Rose Palace.

Compared to her first visit to the cold and lifeless underground palace, now the palace is surrounded by a valley of peach blossoms in full bloom, and the interior has been completely renovated.

The ancient palace, stripped of the desolation of time and history, has been imbued with the warmth of everyday life.

The underground palace no longer only housed the four subordinate vampires, A, B, C, and D; there were also other ordinary vampires and humans, all carefully selected to serve her, the noble Grand Duchess.

Coincidentally, Wen Xin saw Mengmeng among those humans... a former novice nun from the convent.

Mengmeng was initially very afraid of her, and also felt extremely ashamed, after all, she was one of those who had abandoned her.

However, Wen Xin didn't mind. As long as people didn't overstep their bounds, she had a very good temper and would never make things difficult for or mistreat anyone.

Gradually, Mengmeng became bolder and would occasionally chat with her about things outside.

For example, her family used to run a Chinese restaurant that was very famous among humans because her ancestors were imperial chefs in the palace.

She loved cooking since she was a child, and it was because of her excellent culinary skills that she was fortunate enough to be selected to serve the lady in the Rose Palace.

Mengmeng loves her current life and has no intention of going back to the human race.

After her parents died in an accident, her family fortune was divided up by unscrupulous relatives, and she herself was even sold to a vampire clan.

As for revenge?

Mengmeng gave Wen Xin a playful smile, "I'm practically one of your favorites now, Madam. If I just hint at my dislike for those people, countless others will take care of them for me. Why should I do it myself? Wouldn't it be better to use that time to cook another dish for you, Madam?"

Wen Xin: "..." Is this girl really a naive and innocent girl?

Okay, when a naive and innocent girl gets ruthless, even the most powerful female leads have to step aside.

Mengmeng was thinking about something when she asked, "By the way, Madam, do you still remember Zeng Yue?"

A hint of confusion appeared on Wen Xin's beautiful face. "Hmm? Who?"

Mengmeng: "..."

If Zeng Yue knew that the wife of her self-proclaimed nemesis had long forgotten about her, she wondered what kind of expression she would have.

After Mengmeng reminded her a few more times, Wen Xin finally managed to pull the other person out of her memory again.

Oh, it's the ingredients for Princess Dress Buddha Jumps Over the Wall!

What happened to her?

Mengmeng said, "Marquis Maxim sent her back to the human race."

Zeng Yue had always been proud to be Marquis Maxim's woman. However, after learning that she had targeted Wen Xin in various ways at the convent, Marquis Maxim was so frightened that he sent her away overnight.

Unlike other novice nuns, Zeng Yue came to the vampire territory carrying a mission from her family.

It's easy to imagine how bad her situation will be in the family now that she's been sent back.

But can we blame Wen Xin for this?

Nobody forced Zeng Yue to cause trouble for Wen Xin, right?

If it were any other vulnerable girl, being targeted like that by her, what kind of miserable life would she have had in the convent?

Therefore, every cause has an effect.

Wen Xin didn't take Zeng Yue to heart; she just listened and moved on.

...

That night, Wen Xin suddenly woke up from her sleep and shook her boyfriend.

"Odis".

"Um?"

The vampire duke embraced the girl and asked in a low voice, "Did you have a nightmare?"

Wen Xin shook her head. "No, I'm asking you, are you okay even if you don't drink fresh blood?"

Grand Duke of the Vampires: "..."

As soon as he fell silent, Wen Xin immediately understood. Her almond-shaped eyes widened slightly. "As expected, Odis, you lied to me."

"I don't."

The vampire duke's voice was calm and steady, but probably only he knew how unfocused his eyes were in the darkness.

"Are you still trying to deny it?"

Wen Xin was so angry she was practically turning into a pufferfish.

She had always worried that he would become weak if he didn't drink blood.

As it turns out, this repressed guy, since his birth, has never drunk the blood of any living being except for hers.

He is fundamentally different from other vampires; he does not need blood to sustain his life and power.

"Do you think it's silly and funny that I look so worried about you?"

Seeing the mist welling up in her eyes, as if she were about to cry, the vampire duke panicked.

“Little darling, I never made fun of you.”

He held her in his arms and gently kissed her eyes. "I just..." longed for the warmth you gave me.

Her worries and concerns made him truly feel her care for him, allowing him to find the reality of living in the endless desolation, not as an ancient and terrifying god, but simply as her lover.

"Little darling, I'm sorry, it's my fault."

He apologized in a hoarse voice, the usually calm and collected vampire duke now filled with tension and unease... afraid that she would leave him.

Wen Xin certainly wouldn't leave him, nor was she really angry, it's just...

She raised her hand and punched his shoulder, scoffing, "Just because you apologize doesn't mean I have to forgive you."

"My little darling..."

"Unless you make me mango shaved ice and crispy pork tomorrow..."

He usually strictly controls these snacks, especially ice. After she had her period once and her face turned pale from the pain, he has never wanted her to touch anything cold.

Wen Xin is really miserable. Why does a dignified witch have to have periods?

Eating ice cream in summer is so much fun, but because of his prohibition, even Mengmeng didn't dare to make it for her.

If Wen Xin doesn't take advantage of Odis's mistake to eat her fill now, she won't forgive herself.

Grand Duke of the Vampires: "..."

He nodded helplessly: "Okay, I'll make it for you tomorrow."

Wen Xin smiled and hugged his neck, saying sweetly and softly, "Odis is the best."

The vampire lord sighed inwardly once again.

"But Odis, why didn't you tell me you didn't need to drink blood? Oh wait, did you drink blood and then get away with it?"

The vampire lord suddenly pinned her down. Wen Xin felt a cool sensation on her neck as he licked it, and her body instantly went limp.

"O, Odis."

The vampire lord's fangs landed on her neck, but only gently touched it. The sharp fangs lightly grazed her skin, like an electric current, stimulating her eyes until they turned red and her eyes became watery.

He kissed her red lips, domineering and obsessed. When he finished, he bit her lip, licking the blood with great care, his vertical pupils slightly narrowed with satisfaction.

He showed her through his actions that he didn't need to suck blood, but that didn't mean he didn't crave her blood.

In fact, he had long been addicted to her blood.

Simply because he loved her, her safety was more important than instinct.

In the darkness, their fingers intertwined, their love intense and tender.

"Little darling."

"What?"

Let's have a wedding.

Wen Xin: "..."

How did the topic suddenly jump to marriage?

The vampire duke reverently pressed a kiss to the corner of her lips. "You are the lover I have waited for for many years. So, my little darling, are you willing to stay with me until the end of a god's life?"

Wen Xin's pretty face flushed red, and she smiled, pursing her lips, "Otherwise what? Who else could I accompany?"

The vampire lord chuckled: "Yes, no one but me."

In the darkness, the two embraced, foreheads touching, their eyes filled with tender and affectionate smiles.

They first met in the darkness, and they will eventually walk together until the light of this world is extinguished, and together they will sink into darkness.

But with you here, what is there to fear?

Besides, they have a very long time ahead of them!