Kong Qingyan hates it when people mention her bloodline. Because of her identity in the demon race, no one would mention it, which gives her the illusion that she is a pure bloodline of the demon race.
Upon hearing her cousin mention it, she felt a surge of anger, but she couldn't show it. Her face turned bright red, and she stared at Hu Tong with her big, red eyes.
Hu Tong felt incredibly annoyed at Kong Qingyan's expression. He knew that if he ignored her, he'd definitely get a lecture from his mother. "Alright, I'll find out what's going on tomorrow, okay?"
Kong Qingyan burst into laughter through her tears; she knew her cousin couldn't resist her emotional onslaught.
Hu Tong snorted coldly and turned to leave. This was the last time she would tolerate this cousin; next time, even if her mother was angry again, she wouldn't serve her.
Even without Kong Qingyan, she originally planned to go to Hu Jiu to ask about Lu Yan's situation. Did this cousin really think that she would offend the future young mistress for her sake?
An Ge slept exceptionally soundly, waking up the next morning. She opened her eyes, looking at the unfamiliar curtains, momentarily disoriented. Wasn't she on Hu Jiu's back? Where was she?
An Ge opened the door, and the maids who had been busy working exclaimed in surprise, "Young Madam, you're awake?"
"Uh, hello?" The case is solved. If nothing unexpected happens, this is Hu Jiu's palace.
To her surprise, she actually got used to hearing others call her "Young Madam".
"Habits are scary!" An Ge muttered. At first, she resisted this title, but now she's gotten used to it. But she's clearly still an unmarried girl, just dating, so how did she become married?
With the help of servants, An Ge dressed herself up quite nicely. She stared blankly at herself in the mirror.
Ancient hairstyles were too complicated, and she usually just casually tied her hair up in a bun. This was the first time she had dressed herself up so carefully.
"Young Madam is so beautiful, even more beautiful than Miss Qingyan, the most beautiful woman in Tianyao City," the maid exclaimed. Normally, demons in human form are extremely handsome; this was the first time she had ever seen such a beautiful human.
"Thank you, you all look beautiful too." This was the first time An Ge had received such a straightforward compliment. She had heard that demons were exceptionally good-looking, and just looking at these maids told her that. It would be a lie to say she wasn't happy to receive such recognition.
The maids were deeply moved by An Ge's gratitude and served her even more attentively. The young mistress was so easy to get along with; they would definitely try their best to serve her in the future.
When Hu Jiu heard that An Ge had woken up, he rushed over immediately, and was stunned as soon as he entered the courtyard.
Today, An Ge wore a flowing red fairy dress, with a jade hairpin tucked into her temple, her black hair cascading down to her waist, a flower ornament adorning her forehead, her phoenix eyes sparkling, and her lips like cherry blossoms, exuding a touch of allure amidst her cool demeanor.
Hu Jiu subconsciously swallowed, and the next second, he hugged An Ge tightly, as if he were holding the most precious treasure in the world.
"I wouldn't want anyone else to see you like this."
"Pfft," An Ge couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Then should I change into another set?"
"No! This is fine. Anyway, you're my wife, no one can covet you." Hu Jiu said domineeringly.
An Ge rolled her eyes at Hu Jiu, that stingy man. However, she really didn't feel comfortable in this elaborate attire; she felt like her legs could barely move. If she weren't meeting the Demon King and Demon Queen today, she wouldn't want to put herself through this ordeal.
The two chatted and laughed, while in the main hall, the Empress was pacing anxiously.
"Why hasn't Xiao Jiu come back yet? Did he take my daughter-in-law away?"
"Madam, don't worry. If that brat prevents you from seeing your daughter-in-law today, I'll break his fox tail!" said the Demon King, who had rushed back.
"You dare! I'm warning you, neither of you are allowed to lay a hand on me today. If you scare Xiaoge away, I won't let you off the hook."
The Demon King, abandoning his usual arrogant demeanor, obediently nodded.
After waiting for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Hu Jiu finally led An Ge to the main hall.
The Empress's eyes lit up the moment she saw An Ge. Good heavens, her daughter-in-law was so beautiful! She and Xiao Jiu were a perfect match.
"This must be An Ge. Little Ge, please sit down. How was your rest?"
With the Demon Queen pulling her along, An Ge felt much relieved. She secretly glanced at the Demon Queen, her eyes filled with amazement.
"An Ge pays respects to the Demon King and Demon Queen. I rested well yesterday and was unable to pay my respects in time. Please forgive me."
"It's alright, it's alright. I'm overjoyed that you came. And don't call me 'Empress Dowager,' just call me Mother. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask Xiao Jiu. With Xiao Jiu's bad temper, if he bullies you, don't hold back. Just tell Mother and see if Mother will teach him a lesson."
"Ahem!" Hu Jiu's cough interrupted the Empress Dowager's words. He knew that his mother had forgotten to restrain herself the moment she saw An Ge. Little Ge'er had already reached her limit in accepting the title of "Young Madam"; they could talk about the rest later.
An Ge was awkwardly unsure whether to stand or sit. She knew from the gift the Empress had given her that the Empress was quite pleased with her, but no one had told her that the Empress would be so enthusiastic.
An Ge looked to Hu Jiu for help with her eyes; she really couldn't handle such enthusiasm.
"Mother, Xiaoge'er is pressed for time. You'll have plenty of opportunities to chat later. It's not too late to have a proper chat next time."
The Demon Queen regretfully stopped the conversation, her eyes filled with heartache at the thought of Xiao Ge'er having to go to the Trial Tower at such a young age.
"Although there is no danger to life in the Trial Tower, it is not something that ordinary people can withstand. Little Ge'er will probably suffer some physical pain."
An Ge shook her head. She had already heard Hu Jiu mention the Trial Tower and was prepared for it. "The path of cultivation is inherently arduous, and I've already had it far too easy."
After hearing this, the Demon Queen looked at An Ge with even greater satisfaction. She knew that the Chosen Ones were the darlings of Heaven, and even without cultivation, they had the opportunity to ascend. However, An Ge did not want to take shortcuts, but instead continuously improved her strength.
“You’re right. Many chosen ones, after ascending, only possess some divine power, but their actual strength is lacking. In this case, they are the ones who suffer.” The Demon Queen clearly had a better understanding of divine status. Seeing that she didn’t intend to elaborate, An Ge swallowed her doubts.
"Alright, Xiao Ge'er must be exhausted from sitting in the teleportation array all day. The kitchen has prepared some food, let her have a little something to eat first." The Demon King looked at Hu Jiu with a hint of jealousy, seeing that his wife only had eyes for An Ge.
"It's all your fault. Your mother's attention is no longer on me."
Hu Jiu glared back defiantly, "Why blame me when you can't attract a wife yourself?"
"You..." The Demon King was about to explode in anger, but remembering the Demon Queen's words, he silently swallowed the rest of his words. He saw An Ge staring at him curiously, and changed the subject, "You brat, why don't you take An Ge to have a meal?"
Hu Jiu was overjoyed to see his father's anger suppressed, but he knew when to stop. He gave the Demon King a smug look and pulled An Ge toward the side hall.
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