Chapter 23 Peacock
The double divine sacrificial dance at the All Spirits Festival stirred up a huge wave in the demon realm.
The "extraordinary" relationship between His Majesty the Demon King and that little tree spirit has now been completely laid bare.
Previously, people only speculated about it privately, but now it's practically official confirmation.
The direct consequence of the certification was that Akari discovered that she seemed to be... more popular?
Of course, this "welcome" carries the implication of trying to achieve her goal indirectly by pleasing the "little darling" beside her.
On this day, Chi Li was in her study listening to a rhinoceros demon general in charge of the mine report on the newly discovered spirit jade deposit.
This rhinoceros demon general was a large, burly man with a booming voice. He reported in a very methodical manner and was a pragmatic person whom Chi Li greatly appreciated.
Halfway through the report, the rhinoceros demon general seemed to suddenly remember something. He rummaged around in his arms, which were like a storage bag, for a long time, and pulled out something wrapped in soft silk.
He carefully held the object in his large, fan-like hands, a smile on his face that was completely out of character and almost "flattering".
He looked at Tang Lu, who was nestled next to Chi Li's special chair, in a cushioned "special little seat" (yes, the flowerpot has been upgraded!), playing with her newly acquired Moon Shell.
“Your Highness Tanglu,” the rhinoceros demon general’s voice was deliberately softened, sounding somewhat like muffled thunder, “This is a ‘Warm Spirit Jade’ that I obtained by chance. It feels warm in the hand and is most suitable for nurturing the wood spirit energy. You…you’re going to play with it?”
It was a piece of jade the size of a pebble, pure white, radiating a soft warmth; it was indeed a rare find.
Tang Lu's attention was immediately drawn away from the beautiful seashell.
She looked at the warm jade with curiosity, then looked up at the red glass.
Chi Li remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she raised an eyebrow.
This old rhinoceros, who usually looks so honest and simple, I never expected it to do something like this.
Just then, through that invisible bond, an extremely faint emotion, a mixture of "wanting" and "Lili doesn't allow me to accept other people's things," was transmitted.
Chi Li chuckled inwardly and nodded almost imperceptibly to Tang Lu.
Tang Lu's eyes lit up, and she happily reached out her little hand to take the warm jade. Holding it in her hands, she found it to be warm and comfortable.
She gave the rhinoceros demon general a sweet smile: "Thank you, big uncle!"
The rhinoceros demon general was immediately flattered, his dark face flushed slightly, and he waved his hands repeatedly:
"No, no, I'm so glad Your Highness likes it! I'm so glad you like it!"
After giving his report, he practically hummed a tune as he left.
Chi Li found this scene somewhat amusing, but didn't pay much attention to it.
However, she soon discovered that this was just the beginning!
Ever since the news of the rhinoceros demon's successful "feeding" spread (gossip in the demon realm spreads at a speed comparable to the speed of light), Chi Li's study and government affairs hall have become a large-scale "tribute to Princess Tang Lu" scene!
Today, this demon general brought a box of "Wind Whisper Grass" seeds that make a clear, bell-like sound, saying it was to cheer up the little prince.
Tomorrow, the elder will present a small cloak woven from "moonlight silk," so light and thin that it is warm in winter and cool in summer, praising it as a perfect match for the young prince.
Even the rabbit demon manager in charge of purchasing for the palace would "casually" bring over a few jars of the newly arrived "Honey Essence," supposedly brewed from the essence of a hundred flowers, eagerly hoping that the young prince would try it...
These things may not all be very valuable, but the effort they put into pleasing Tang Lu was simply astonishing.
Tang Lu was quite happy at first, and would always play with the new and interesting things she received for a long time with sparkling eyes.
But gradually, the little guy seemed to realize something.
Especially when a certain winged nobleman, whose original form was a peacock and who, after transforming, claimed to be the most handsome man in the demon realm, came to "present" a magnificent feather fan made from his own shed, iridescent tail feathers, and tried to charm Tang Lu with his captivating eyes...
Chi Li could clearly feel that the little tree spirit beside her had gotten angry!
It's not just simple jealousy like before, but a mix of vigilance, dissatisfaction, and a strong sense of territory!
The peacock nobleman was still talking eloquently about how the feather fan complemented Tang Lu's "golden hair and green eyes" when he saw the little tree spirit beside their emperor, who had always seemed very docile, suddenly puff out his cheeks.
She shoved the overly ornate feather fan aside, then pounced on Chi Li like a little animal guarding its food.
She hugged him tightly with both hands and feet, and the golden-green vines even unconsciously reached out, forming a small protective circle around Chi Li.
"No!" Tang Lu's voice was unusually sharp.
She stared at the dumbfounded peacock nobleman and loudly announced, "Lili has Tanglu, that's enough! Tanglu will fan Lili! Tanglu's leaves are much prettier than your feathers!"
As she spoke, she actually channeled her spiritual power, and several small, golden leaves sprouted from the top of her head, which she vigorously fanned, though the breeze couldn't even ruffle her bangs.
Chili: "..."
Peacock Noble: "..."
He felt that his beauty and talent (?) had been insulted and challenged like never before!
Chi Li looked at the little jealous pot in her arms, whose whole body seemed to say "mine, mine, all mine," and then at the peacock below, whose face was pale and bluish, as if it was about to spread its tail feathers to prove its charm at any moment. She almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.
She quickly waved her hand, signaling the handsome man, who was deeply shaken, to step back.
Once only the two of them were left in the study, Chi Li lowered her head and poked Tang Lu's still puffed-up face: "What's wrong? Isn't that fan pretty?"
"Not pretty!" Tang Lu shook her head vigorously, hugging her neck tightly. "He's a bad bird! He wants to steal Li Li from Tang Lu! Tang Lu sensed it!"
Chi Li raised an eyebrow: "What did you sense?"
"The way he looked at Lili!" Tang Lu said angrily, "It's just like those wicked young ladies in storybooks who want to snatch away scholars! ...Even though he's male."
She added quietly, her logic a bit muddled, but the meaning was clear.
Chi Li couldn't help but chuckle softly this time.
So this little guy's "jealousy radar" has been upgraded to the point where it can detect potential threats?
Or was it "experience" accumulated through reading storybooks?
Holding the jar of aged vinegar in her arms, which had become increasingly concentrated due to absorbing too many "tributes" and "potential threats," she felt both amused and indescribably satisfied.
"Silly tree spirit," she kissed Tanglu's head, her voice tinged with laughter, "when has anyone else ever been in my eyes?"
Whether it was the ministers who racked their brains to offer their advice, or the peacock in its flamboyant attire.
In her view, they were all just insignificant background figures.
Her world had long been completely filled with this little tree spirit who was a bit clumsy, a bit clingy, and extremely jealous.
Tang Lu felt the affirmation and intimacy in Chi Li's words, and the unease and jealousy in her heart gradually subsided.
She snuggled against her and whispered, "Then Lili will only accept gifts from Tanglu from now on."
“Okay.” Chi Li readily agreed.
"And you're not allowed to laugh at that nasty bird!"
"I didn't smile at him anyway."
"And there's more..."
His Majesty the Demon King discovered that he now not only had to handle the affairs of the demon realm every day, but also had to deal with the "jealousy affairs" of his own little tree spirit.
But this sweet trouble seems to be getting better and better at her?
After all, it's not a bad feeling to be cared for so intensely and domineeringly by someone.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com