The atmosphere in the imperial court was tense and on the verge of exploding.
Li Muge narrowed her phoenix eyes and tightened her grip, about to snap the King of Qincheng's neck.
All the ministers stood nervously to the side, none daring to plead for King Qincheng.
King Qincheng's face turned ashen: "Li Muge, if you continue like this, aren't you afraid of leaving a lasting stain on your reputation? At that time, not only will you not find a place in the Demon Realm, but you won't even have a place to hide in the Three Realms."
"Hahaha." Li Muge said as if he had heard something funny: "What you said is really funny, but old man, don't forget, this protector has never been a good person."
Yun Qi walked down the steps, looking thoughtful.
Just when Li Muge thought that this madman was going to plead for the King of Qincheng, after all, no matter how old-fashioned the King of Qincheng was, he was still a good dog that could be used.
Yun Qi nodded: "Guardian, I grant your request."
"What?" Li Mu was relieved.
King Qincheng fell to the ground, and his old bones were almost seriously injured.
"Demon, Demon Lord, do you know what you're saying?" Li Muge originally only wanted to take the opportunity to humiliate Yun Qi.
To everyone's surprise, Yun Qi actually agreed.
Yun Qi, dressed in pristine white robes, with gentle eyes, held Li Muge's hand affectionately, his gaze filled with undisguised tenderness: "Guardian, what difference does it make who marries whom in matters of marriage?"
"Ah...?" Li Muge still couldn't believe it. Although she had considered getting married, it didn't mean she wanted to marry Yun Qi.
That would lower her standards too much.
Although Yun Qisheng is handsome, he is one of the most handsome men in the Three Realms.
However, their feud ran too deep, and Li Muge feared that if she woke up in the middle of the night and found Yun Qi lying next to her, she might lose control and stab him to death.
"Of course, Dharma Protector, do you think our wedding should be grand and spectacular? How about seven days from now?"
"When the time comes, if a child is born," Yun Qi said, raising his hand to stroke Li Muge's belly, "I will make him take your surname."
Li Muge: "..."
Although Yun Qi's expression was gentle, Li Muge felt a chill run down her spine, as if she were being watched by a venomous snake and could not feel at ease.
The ministers also fell silent.
I never imagined that the Demon Lord would go to such lengths to solidify his position.
Li Muge originally intended to make a joke to discourage Yun Qi.
I didn't expect that.
This guy is so shameless, he actually wants to marry her.
"No, even if I were to marry him, I couldn't. If I did, I would be letting down my ancestors."
Li Muge is really preparing to rebel.
However, after much deliberation, she realized that Yun Qi would definitely be wary of her now.
To escape the fate of being imprisoned and dying in her previous life, she definitely had to kill Yun Qi.
Taking action now would only alert the enemy.
Moreover, they were no match for Yun Qi at all.
"Squeak--"
Little Peony pushed open the door and put down the chicken soup she was holding: "Guardian, you're not really planning to marry the Demon Lord, are you?"
"How would I know?" Li Muge slumped against the table in despair. "Besides, this protector didn't marry a husband, he married a demon god."
"Maybe we should run away." This thought flashed through Li Muge's mind, but he immediately dismissed it.
Having escaped the demon realm, what will happen to everything she now possesses?
However, marrying Yun Qi is too terrifying.
Little Peony put down the chicken soup and was about to leave.
But Li Muge stopped her: "Um, little peony, why don't you sleep with me tonight?"
"What?" The flowers on Little Peony's head wilted. "Guardian, I'm serving you properly, not sleeping with you."
Li Muge: "..."
"No, you're overthinking it, girl. I just feel too lonely sleeping alone."
"Lonely." Little Peony skipped over to Li Muge's side. "Guardian, you've never been afraid of anything when Little Peony is by your side. Why are you afraid to sleep alone? Is it because it's too dark?"
"Nonsense." Li Muge's expression was somewhat unnatural. "Who told you that? This Protector..."
"If you're afraid of the dark, go outside to sleep."
Okay.
Little Peony, carrying the tray, stepped across the threshold, carefully closed the door, and only then breathed a sigh of relief.
If you sleep with the Dharma Protector.
She definitely won't be able to sleep.
When all is quiet.
Li Muge pulled out the jade hairpin, her eighteenth birthday gift. Back then, she was a noble princess of the Phoenix Clan.
She originally thought that even if they were swapped, her family would still have some affection for her, but ever since Su Qing appeared...
That's what she got.
Abandoned.
To trample on, to loathe.
Her once respected mother hated her, believing that it was because of her that Su Qing had suffered so much.
But………
She wanted to ask Su Qing more than once.
When her biological parents died for Su Qing, did they even think of their own daughter for a moment?
Overnight, her world vanished, leaving her with nothing but herself.
A tear uncontrollably rolled down Li Muge's cheek. She raised her hand to wipe it away; she had never seen anyone cry before.
It's utterly ridiculous.
Yun Qi sat leaning against the ice pool, his eyes seemingly lost in thought.
“Demon Lord.” Jingfeng stepped forward: “I have secretly investigated this plan, and none of them have the possibility of leaking information.”
"Okay, you can go now."
"Yes, ma'am."
Yun Qi clutched the Buddhist prayer beads in his hand, his demeanor suddenly shifting from gentle to sinister. With a flick of his sleeve, the expensive desk instantly turned to ash and vanished in no time.
"Li Muge, so what if you know? Do you think you can escape my grasp? You can only blame your bad luck."
next day
Li Muge awoke from the Demon Palace.
Without saying a word, twenty large pork knuckles were served for breakfast.
When Yun Qi arrived, he noticed the table was overflowing with braised pork knuckles, and frowned. He had no choice but to deliberately sit far away from her.
"Oh no, the Demon Lord is here."
Li Muge's hands were covered in oil, and she ran towards Yun Qi with her hands wide open. Yun Qi had always been a germaphobe since she met him.
This guy isn't faking his deep affection for him.
She wanted to see if he could keep up the act.
"Demon Lord, Mu Ge misses you so much." Li Mu Ge suddenly threw herself into Yun Qi's arms, and Yun Qi's eyes indeed flashed with conflict.
He raised his hand, creating an invisible barrier between himself and Li Muge: "Li Muge, you're a grown man, can't you wash your hands first?"
Li Muge pouted in confusion: "Demon Lord, what are you saying? You're going to marry me, so you'll be my person. Besides, I want you to help me wash up."
Even the little peonies couldn't bear to look at it.
It was quite strange for the usually ruthless and decisive Dharma Protector to act coquettishly.
"Li Muge, don't you have hands?" Yun Qi put up another barrier around himself, his face grim.
Li Muge, on the contrary, found it amusing and became more and more enthusiastic as he teased her.
"Dharma protector."
Li Muge's personal guards stepped forward, seemingly to report something important.
Li Muge glanced at Yun Qi.
He then withdrew his hand: "Alright, speak now."
The guard hesitated for a moment, but then spoke.
"Reporting to the Protector, Emperor Wuchen is requesting an audience outside the Demon Realm."
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