"Um?"
Tu Shan Lingxi had no idea what he was thinking and looked over with some confusion.
After all, in this little fox's mind, a king like them should have a queen or a sweetheart long ago.
Moreover, having learned from her previous life, she became even more determined to believe that humanity should be together with humanity.
She was forced by the Imperial Preceptor, and she only half-heartedly agreed because protecting the Imperial Preceptor was her responsibility.
But the lessons of her previous life taught her that those who are not of her kind are bound to have different hearts. If she hadn't been betrayed by that bastard Yin Yi, she wouldn't have ended up in such a miserable state.
They would never have harmed the Grand Preceptor or the common people; it was all because they had mistakenly trusted the human race.
Therefore, Tu Shan Lingxi now realized that Yin Changling must not have known that she was a demon, which is why he asked that question.
However, to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings, it's better to ask again.
"If you're asking this, does that mean you want to marry me?"
Tu Shan Lingxi's face showed no trace of shyness.
She seemed to be asking the most ordinary question, but it instantly stunned Yin Changling.
It took Yin Changling a long time to react, but the strange feeling in his heart grew stronger and stronger. What woman would be so bold?
Isn't she shy at all?
Such a woman is truly rare; how could there be a woman who speaks so frankly?
Ultimately, the thought of marrying Tu Shan Lingxi overcame everything else, forcing Yin Changling to ignore these doubts and nod in agreement.
"Indeed, if you are unmarried, how about marrying me and staying in the palace? I will grant you the most honorable status and allow you to enjoy the patronage of the entire world. What do you say?"
Yin Changling patiently coaxed him, but he couldn't wait to reveal his true colors: to offer all sorts of temptations to keep the woman by his side.
His words did have limited power, but they were directed at ordinary women who were struggling in the torrent of the times and naturally wanted some fame, fortune, and status.
Women are physically weaker than men, and in today's patriarchal society, they are like struggling reeds, always at risk of being swept away by the torrent.
They risked everything to grasp anything that could protect them, such as the fame, fortune, and status that Yin Changling offered.
But none of those things were as effective as the magic taught to her by the Imperial Preceptor for the little fox, so Tu Shan Lingxi firmly shook her head.
"I am already married and have been married for some time now, so I thank Your Majesty for your appreciation."
Tu Shan Lingxi was quite polite; she knelt down in a proper manner and kowtowed to Yin Changling.
She remembered that the palace servants who had just left the palace seemed to perform the ritual in this way, and she had learned it to a certain extent, feeling that she was doing quite well.
As she kowtowed, she secretly cheered herself on, thinking how amazing she was, the smartest little fox in the world!
When she got back, she was determined to tell Yi Changfeng about her "glorious deeds," including all the etiquette of the human race.
Tu Shan Lingxi was still gloating, feeling extremely happy. She looked cheerful and had an inexplicable aura about her.
This makes it seem more like a woman longing for her beloved; she transforms into a different person whenever the topic comes up.
If someone unaware of the situation saw this, wouldn't they all say it was a testament to the deep affection between the couple?
...
What Tu Shan Lingxi didn't see was that the moment she heard Yin Changling say that she was already married, his face instantly darkened, looking terrifyingly grim.
If it weren't for a sliver of reason still holding him back, Yin Changling would probably have picked up that sword right now and beheaded that person!
Even though he was trying his best to control himself, the bulging veins on his forehead and wrists showed that he had already reached his limit.
Yin Changling finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked directly, "Who is the person who deceived my Xi'er? I want to kill that bastard!"
Who is it?
"ah?!"
Tu Shan Lingxi was terrified. She was still kneeling on the ground, kowtowing stupidly. Upon hearing this, she raised her head and stared blankly at the man.
For a moment, she couldn't quite process what was going on and didn't know who the man was asking. She could only utter a single syllable, "Ah."
This demeanor makes it seem as if Tu Shan Ling Xi is pretending to be ignorant, feigning ignorance, because she is unwilling to hurt her beloved.
This infuriated Yin Changling. He was now increasingly certain that Xi'er definitely had another man in her heart!
His eyes were red, and he pressed on through gritted teeth, wishing he could tear that bastard apart.
"I ask you, who is that person?"
Yin Changling's face was horribly dark, his eyes were completely red, and his voice was terribly hoarse. Compared to before, he was a completely different person.
Tu Shan Lingxi looked up. Although she didn't know why the man was angry, she sensed something was wrong and prepared to run away.
"!"
"What's wrong with you? Don't scare me! I'm warning you, I'm very powerful!"
Tu Shan Lingxi was already gathering spiritual power in her hands, preparing to knock him unconscious when no one was paying attention.
After all, this person was truly terrifying; not only could he change his expression, but he also seemed ready to kill someone!
The little fox had never seen such a fierce person before. The tyrant was indeed a tyrant; he was truly terrifying.
Tu Shan Lingxi slowly stood up. She gritted her teeth, trying to suppress her fear. She had already gathered spiritual power in her hands, waiting for the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow.
However, the little fox was someone who couldn't hide her thoughts; all her feelings were clearly written on her face.
Yin Changling was all too familiar with that look in her eyes; such defensiveness and aloofness made her see him as an enemy.
He was suddenly jolted; had he really fallen to the point where Xi'er disliked him?
Yin Changling gave a bitter smile and shook his head. The bitterness slowly moved from his heart to the tip of his tongue, so bitter that his heart ached faintly.
He couldn't help but wonder, is this what love tastes like?
"Am I scary? I just couldn't accept it yet. Don't be afraid."
"But you—"
Tu Shan Lingxi shook her head. Her frail body swayed precariously in the air, looking extremely pitiful.
She didn't trust this man.
Moreover, because of what happened in her previous life, she distrusts humans exceptionally, and even the slightest abnormality can make the little fox nervous for a long time.
Besides, what's the point of being with a tyrant now?
Tu Shan Lingxi always maintained a vigilant heart, with hesitation in her eyes.
Yin Changling saw the worry in her eyes, as well as the desperate determination within them; he was all too familiar with that look.
Never mind, we shouldn't push people too hard.
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