Chapter 156 Extra: What If Everyone Had a Gender Swap? The Domineering Queen and Her Little Darling
The Great Gan Dynasty, the third year of Xuanhe.
This is a strange world where yin prevails over yang and women are respected (not really, it's just that the protagonists are reversed).
The powerful regent, Shen Jin (female), is getting married today.
The man she forcibly married was the Prime Minister's eldest son, Jiang Mian (male), who was known as a "sickly and handsome man" and needed to lean on the wall to take a step.
Wedding night.
Jiang Mian, dressed in a bright red wedding robe, sat on the large wedding bed. Although her head was not covered by a veil, her exceptionally handsome face was filled with utter despair.
He looked down at his flat but somewhat thin chest, and then touched his Adam's apple.
What a terrible thing!
[How could I, a grown man, be forced into marriage by a woman?]
[Is this script reversed? Shouldn't I be the one forcing myself on her? Why am I the lamb to the slaughter now?]
[I heard that the female regent is ruthless and kills without blinking an eye, and even practices some kind of evil technique that uses yang energy to replenish yin... Oh no, I'm afraid I'll lose my virginity tonight!]
Just as he was mentally ranting, the door was pushed open.
"Squeak—"
A series of footsteps carrying a cold wind approached.
Jiang Mian subconsciously shrank her neck and looked up.
A tall, imposing woman walked in. She wore a dark red robe embroidered with gold threads, cinched at the waist with a jade belt that accentuated her slender and powerful figure. Her face was stunningly beautiful, yet cold as ice, especially her phoenix eyes, which seemed to look at lifeless objects when she looked at people.
This is the regent of the Great Gan Dynasty—Shen Jin.
Shen Jin walked to the table, poured himself a glass of wine, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, his movements bold yet elegant.
Then, she turned around and her gaze fell on Jiang Mian, who was huddled in the corner of the bed.
What are you looking at? Never seen a handsome guy before?
Although I was forced into this marriage, I still have my dignity! If you dare to do anything inappropriate, I will... I will scream for sexual assault!
Jiang Mian mentally bluffed, but outwardly she had to feign weakness and submissiveness, and gave a trembling bow:
"Your Highness..."
His voice was clear, yet deliberately trembled slightly.
Shen Jin narrowed his eyes.
She could hear the man's inner thoughts.
From the moment she walked in, this man, who looked like an innocent little rabbit on the surface, was cursing wildly in his mind, and even fantasizing about... shouting "molestation?"
Oh.
interesting.
"Now that you're here, you should know the rules."
Shen Jin strode over to the bedside, looked down at him, and lifted his chin with her long, slender fingers.
"I don't like men who are too noisy."
"Serve me as I undress."
Jiang Mian: [...]
[Take off your clothes?]
[Is your arm broken? Can't you take it off yourself?]
【You expect me to serve you? I'm your husband, not your servant!】
Although she cursed inwardly, her body betrayed her. Jiang Mian's hand trembled as she reached for Chen Jin's belt.
"Yes... Your Highness..."
The moment his fingers touched the cool jade belt, Shen Jin suddenly grabbed his wrist.
Why are your hands so cold?
Shen Jin frowned. "Did the Prime Minister's residence not give you food or clothes? You're as thin as a monkey."
You're the monkey! Your whole family are monkeys!
This is called slender beauty! This is called youthful charm, don't you know?
Besides, I only look slim in clothes; if I take them off... well, I probably don't have much muscle. But that's because I haven't worked out yet! Wait until I get my eight-pack, and you'll be shocked!
As Shen Jin listened to his boastful words (eight-pack abs), a playful smile appeared on his lips.
Want to get abs?
She suddenly pulled Jiang Mian into her arms, pressing him against her body.
"Then I... will teach you how to practice tonight."
Jiang Mian was completely stunned.
He was... cornered (bed-pinned) by a woman?
And this woman is incredibly strong! Her chest... cough cough, though flat, is very firm!
A faint, cool fragrance wafted into his nose, making his heart beat faster for no apparent reason.
Holy crap...this female hooligan!
[But...she's really beautiful. Is this what they call a mature, sophisticated woman? Is this what they call a queen?]
[Even though she's fierce, being hugged like this... actually makes my legs feel weak? Do I have masochistic tendencies?]
Shen Jin looked at the man in his arms, whose face was as red as an apple, whose eyes were glazed over, yet who was still infatuated with her.
She lowered her head and chuckled softly in his ear:
"Your legs are weak?"
"This is nothing."
"My lord... the night is still long."
...
The next morning.
Jiang Mian, supporting her lower back, weakly climbed out of bed.
[Beast!]
[Absolutely a beast!]
Who says only oxen die from exhaustion and no land is ever ruined? My land is about to be completely ploughed up!
Is this woman's stamina limitless? Doesn't she need to attend court?
Just then, Shen Jin walked in, fully dressed and looking energetic. She glanced at Jiang Mian, who looked like a dead fish, and a hint of disdain (doting) flashed in her eyes.
"stand up."
Shen Jin tossed him a set of training clothes, "From today onwards, come with me to the training ground."
"W-what are you doing?" Jiang Mian asked warily, clutching the blanket.
"Work on your abs."
Shen Jin said calmly, "Your body is too weak. If we encounter assassins in the future, I will have to spare my attention to protect you. I don't keep useless people around."
Jiang Mian: !!!
[Practicing martial arts?]
"Are you a devil? I just endured a night of torture, and you want me to practice martial arts?"
【I'm not going! I want to sleep! I need to catch up on my sleep!】
"Not going?"
Shen Jin raised an eyebrow, his hand resting on the sword at his waist. "Then I will deduct all of your monthly allowance."
Jiang Mian instantly sprang up from the bed.
"Go! I'll go!"
"For abs! For a bright future! I, Jiang Mian, will not hesitate!"
Money! That's my lifeblood!
[Shen Jin, you skinflint! Just you wait! Once I become a peerless master, I'll... I'll make you serve me tea and water!]
...
Thus, a strange sight appeared on the Regent's Palace's drill ground.
The imposing female regent, wielding a whip, ruthlessly trains her "little darling husband."
"Stand firm in your horse stance! Don't let your legs shake!"
"Swing your sword with force! Haven't you eaten?"
"Run ten more laps! No breakfast until you finish!"
Jiang Mian was exhausted, drenched in sweat, and mentally cursed Shen Jin's ancestors for eighteen generations.
But strangely enough...
Whenever he was about to collapse, Shen Jin would always reach out to support him or hand him a pot of water.
Although he called her "useless," the concern in his eyes was unmistakable.
[Hmph, all bark and no bite.]
Jiang Mian drank her water, watching the woman who looked so dashing in the sunlight.
[Although it was fierce, and although it was tiring.]
But... being protected by her doesn't feel so bad, does it?
"What are you looking at?"
Shen Jin turned around and met his gaze.
"Look...look at how heroic and extraordinary His Highness is!" Jiang Mianmian immediately flattered him.
Shen Jin walked over and wiped his sweat.
"If you're tired, take a break."
Her voice softened a little, "Tonight... I'll take you to eat roast whole lamb."
"real?!"
Jiang Mian's eyes lit up.
"real."
Seeing his greedy look, Shen Jin couldn't help but reach out and pinch his cheek.
Even in this time and space, even if the genders are reversed.
He's still that adorable little guy who's greedy for food, money, and a bit of a coward.
And she remains the same Regent who is willing to pamper him and protect him for a lifetime.
"Chen Jin!"
"Um?"
"I want to eat that... the biggest leg of lamb!"
"Okay. You can have them all."
Under the setting sun, the shadows of the woman, who appears to be stronger than the man, stretch very long.
This is probably what they call—
Let's talk about the happy life of a domineering queen and her sweet little husband.
(Although when she got home that night, Jiang Mian would still curse under her breath because of her back pain.)
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