Xuan Qianning, who was leaning lightly in Leng Ye's arms, did not expect him to withdraw. She suddenly lost her balance and almost fell off the eaves.
"Princess, be careful!"
With quick reflexes, Wanxia pulled Xuan Qianning along.
"fine."
Xuan Qianning noticed that Leng Ye's gaze had not fallen on her, and her clear, moon-like face showed a sense of loneliness.
She knew perfectly well that Leng Ye did not love her.
The main reason he was willing to marry her was because she had once saved his life.
Her only wish was to marry him.
Or perhaps...
Their union was also mixed with some self-interest.
Ancient texts record that those who defy Heaven will face a near-death experience if they encounter a calamity, while those who follow Heaven will receive much help throughout their lives and enjoy great fortune.
Leng Ye is nearly 100,000 years old, and the Nine Heavens Tribulation is approaching. Only by obeying the will of Heaven can he possibly survive the tribulation safely.
The Demon Dragon and the Phoenix were a match made in heaven.
As the only rebellious phoenix among the six realms, she certainly has the right to secure her position as the Queen of the Nine Netherworlds.
With this thought in mind, Xuan Qianning felt even more confident.
"The night in the Nine Netherworlds is so cold."
She subconsciously pulled her thin clothes tighter, sat down slowly next to Leng Ye.
Leng Ye glanced at Wan Xia, who was standing to the side looking dazed, and said in a cold voice, "What are you still standing there for?"
"It was my negligence..."
Startled by Leng Ye's sudden questioning, Wan Xia's legs went weak. She stumbled to Xuan Qian Ning's side and hurriedly draped a fox fur cloak over her shoulders.
Xuan Qianning was extremely disappointed. She lowered her head and her brows furrowed, her eyes quietly reddening.
"What's wrong?"
Leng Ye slowly turned around and saw Xuan Qianning with tears streaming down her face. He gently pulled her into his arms and asked, "Were you bullied?"
Xuan Qianning shook her head and said with a hint of guilt, "It's all my fault for being too delicate. I only suffered a minor injury, but I couldn't stop crying."
Where are you hurt?
"I accidentally tripped and fell, hitting my forehead. The wound isn't big, but I'm really afraid of pain, and I'm sorry to have worried Your Majesty." Xuan Qianning pouted and slowly removed the hairpin she used to cover the wound on her forehead.
"Was it really from a fall?"
Leng Ye stared intently at the bruise on her forehead, his brows furrowing slightly, clearly disbelieving her words.
Upon seeing this, Wanxia suddenly knelt down, sobbing and crying, "No, the truth is not like that. The wound on the princess's forehead was clearly inflicted by Princess Xiantian. I beg the Demon Lord to investigate!"
"Damn it! I'm going to settle the score with her right now."
Leng Ye made a move to get up, but Xuan Qianning gripped his clothes tightly, refusing to let him leave.
"Your Majesty, I am fine. Qianqian has always had a fiery temper, but she is actually not a bad person."
"I have said that for every additional wound on your body, I will inflict tenfold or a hundredfold damage on her."
As soon as Leng Ye finished speaking, he angrily leaped off the eaves.
"Where is Jingzhe?"
"As you instructed, I have placed Princess Xiantian next to your bedchamber," Jingzhe replied, inwardly sweating for Xuanfeng Qian.
"When did I ever say that?"
Jingzhe blinked innocently, unable to defend herself.
He had clearly done what Leng Ye had instructed, but unexpectedly, Leng Ye reneged on his promise.
After a moment of hesitation, he had no choice but to change his words with a wronged expression, "Demon Lord, please forgive me, perhaps I misremembered."
"You must not act on your own initiative next time."
"yes..."
Jingzhe lowered her head and responded cautiously.
After Leng Ye walked away, Jing Que gently tugged at Jing Zhe's arm and asked in confusion, "When did the Demon Lord become so forgetful? He clearly said that, and I heard it too."
"Shh-"
Jingzhe made a shushing gesture and whispered, "The Demon Lord is just beginning to experience love and is extremely sensitive. Don't try to sabotage him; if you hurt his pride, the consequences will be unimaginable."
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