25 Chapter Twenty-Five
If Wen Ruo becomes pregnant, Lu Yue will absolutely not let him give birth.
Seeing the sword she had given Xueji beside him, Lu Yue instructed, "When you feel better, you can practice your swordsmanship more."
"No need."
After being abandoned by his master, Xue Ji didn't think he could make any progress in swordsmanship, since no one in Shangqing was willing to teach him anyway. Even if he practiced swordsmanship, he wouldn't become a swordsman that everyone envied. He looked at the sword, only touching the cold-gleaming scabbard. He was never favored by his master, so why should he learn swordsmanship?
Lu Yue saw through his thoughts and couldn't understand why Xue Ji was so willing to listen to Wei Mengqiu. Even though the other party had already chosen to abandon him, she mocked his adherence to morality: "You respect your master that much? Even if she wants you dead, how foolish."
“My life was saved by my master. If it weren’t for my master, I would be dead.” Xue Ji’s expression remained calm, his cold and jade-like appearance like that of a dignified gentleman. His eyes darkened. “So even if she kills me, she is just taking my life back.”
Lu Yue froze, staring at Xue Ji's profile, as if transported back to that snowy night many years ago. She held him in her arms just like Wei Mengqiu had picked her up when she was frozen stiff that year. She began to believe in the cause and effect that Qun Qing spoke of, but she didn't know who would become her consequence.
Seeing Xueji's obedient expression, Lu Yue felt displeased. It was clearly she who had rescued him and sent him to Shangqing. Only spoiled children act recklessly, while obedient children are often neglected and try to gain favor from their elders by being well-behaved.
It's understandable that Wei Mengqiu dislikes Xueji; it's precisely because of her own actions that she feels such intense hatred for the child, even wishing him dead. It seems she hasn't yet overcome the final hurdle of the ruthless path she must face.
Unable to face her own heart, if Wei Mengqiu were to go astray again and be discovered, how would Shangqing punish her?
I'm so annoyed, so incredibly annoyed, even more so than when I heard the prophecy about the Azure Dragon.
Lu Yue knew some things needed to be done quickly, so she went to Wen Ruo's palace. He had unusually removed his fox fur coat and put on a bamboo-green robe; his long hair was still tied up, and his complexion was much better than before. His rosy cheeks radiated vitality, and his soft, clear eyes gazed at her.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
"The amount of medicine Xueji needs is exactly what it should be."
"Your Majesty, I withheld some money for the sake of your child. This is all to ensure that you give birth to the strongest and healthiest child."
"Why didn't you get pregnant the other two times?"
"This is far too fast."
Wen Ruo lowered her eyes and gently touched her belly. After all, she still needed to adapt to the Venerable's snake venom, so how could she expect to conceive her child as soon as possible?
Lu Yue's expression was cold and she said bluntly, "It's your problem that you can't get pregnant. I'm already tired of you. Wen Ruo, you're more suited to being a subordinate. You're as stiff as a dead fish in bed, nothing interesting. If you were a prostitute in a brothel in the Demon Realm, who would want you?"
Faced with the humiliation from his master, Wen Ruo couldn't help but feel disappointed. He felt he had done a good job, at least better than Young Master Bai in serving him. Perhaps he should have the fox clan send some more beauties, since Hu Mei had monopolized the previous ones.
He disliked Fengyue Tower very much. He had killed several male demons that Luyue had once chosen, since they had served the Venerable One and could not possibly submit to other demons.
It seems His Majesty is no longer planning to let him have children. Although Wen Ruo was disappointed, he still had to obey. Even though it was a pity, he felt relieved that His Majesty was neglecting Yan Qing.
What value does a worthless person who is barely surviving in this world have that would make His Majesty keep him around?
Chunhu was far from pleased after receiving the news from the Demon Realm. Hengji hadn't expected that the beauty she had just sent would be replaced, and while she was discussing it with her mother-in-law, Ayao couldn't wait to jump out.
His beautiful eyes were filled with endless madness: "Those are all top beauties, and it's only been a few days. No matter how many beauties we Pure Fox have, they can't withstand this kind of torment. This time I'll personally deliver them. I want to see what kind of woman Lu Yue wants."
Seeing her younger brother's angry expression, Hengji sighed, "Grandma, do you think it's because Luyue is too fickle and easily bored, or because she's too promiscuous and amorous?"
"Forget about that kid. He'll only learn to suffer after he's stumbled a few more times."
The mother-in-law disapproved of A Yao's self-degrading behavior. Every beauty in the Pure Fox Clan had bewitched outsiders, but A Yao was the only one who was constantly paranoid because of Lu Yue. Even when publicly humiliated, he didn't dare to argue and would sneak back to the Pure Fox Clan with his tail between his legs to heal his wounds in seclusion.
Lu Yue was completely unaware that the beauty sent by Chun Hu had been taken by Hu Mei. She assumed it was all Wen Ruo's arrangement, since Wen Ruo was the only suitable man available, even though she had said she didn't want children.
He usually appears dignified and virtuous, managing the Demon Realm with meticulous order and discipline. But today, he was unusually bold in bed. Perhaps because he had just been with Wen Ruo, his misty eyes were glistening with moisture, and his voice, usually cool and aloof, had become sweet and cloying.
Lu Yue, fearing that Wen Ruo would be ruined by her actions, took place in the hot spring, causing the water to surge and churn. A huge snake tail tightly coiled around her waist, fearing that Wen Ruo would drown; a lingering blush graced her pale face.
Lu Yue lowered her head and kissed Wen Ruo, biting open the corner of his mouth. Although he was in pain, he still pleaded softly, "Your Majesty, you believe that I will definitely conceive the healthiest child, one that you will like even more than Yan Qing."
Lu Yue kissed her more fiercely, somewhat annoyed by Wen Ruo's incessant chatter. She didn't understand why Wen Ruo was so obsessed with having children.
Even though he was out of breath, he still cried softly with wet eyes, "Give me a child, I want to have your child. It would be my honor, and I will raise them well."
Lu Yue's eyes darkened; she couldn't understand how Wen Ruo had become like this...
"Ah, it seems I have disturbed your enjoyment."
Following the sound, Lu Yue saw a figure emerge from behind the misty haze. The figure wore a crimson brocade robe embroidered with noble peonies, loosely tied, revealing a large expanse of white skin at the collar, through which a strong, full chest could be seen. A fluffy, soft tail dangled from its shoulder, its appearance warm and inviting. Lu Yue remembered loving to sleep in his arms, always draping the tail over itself.
In countless cold caves, A Yao would hold her as they slept. Winter was the weakest time for Lu Yue. Before becoming the Demon Lord, she hibernated as a pure fox. Naturally cold-natured, she had only ever felt warmth from A Yao.
A Yao knew things weren't that simple. He'd heard from Hu Mei that Wen Ruo had been serving the Emperor these past few days, and just now, hearing him spout nonsense and even dream of having a child, was utterly ridiculous. What virtue or ability did a mere man like him possess to have a child? Wouldn't that be a reversal of yin and yang?
He should have seen through Wen Ruo's true colors long ago. He used to genuinely believe that Wen Ruo treated Lu Yue as a superior, even showing filial piety towards him like a father. Turns out, he's just a repressed lecher. He spends all his time finding fault with their fox clan, just waiting for the day he can take over.
Ayao's upturned eyes held a hint of allure, her features exquisite, her beautiful face coldly observing Wen Ruo at the hot spring. She swayed her eight tails as she approached the pool, casually surveying them.
"Oh my, it's really amazing that Elder Wen is still so favored at his age. Should we ask Chunhu for advice on how to serve His Excellency more comfortably?"
"Why are you here?" Lu Yue didn't care about his exposed chest, but she disliked A Yao's attire. She had said before that she didn't like frivolous men and preferred innocent, shy young boys, whose androgynous beauty captivated her. Therefore, A Yao always dressed appropriately and never wore the licentious clothes of other men in Chunhu.
You must know that pure fox men are extremely handsome and most skilled at bewitching people. Lu Yue once saw a man wearing only a dance dress made of gold thread and thin gauze, which covered up what should have been covered and revealed what shouldn't have been covered.
If he hadn't covered his chest with his fox tail, his upper body would have been completely exposed to them.
"Of course I'm here to help you out. This is a beauty from our Pure Fox Clan, and I hope she will serve you well. I don't want you to suffer the indignity of using an old man like Elder Wen. You are a person of high moral standing, and what if you are tortured to death?"
A Yao smiled, but in his heart he cursed Lu Yue for her increasingly low taste, finding fault with everything.
His own sweet, affected voice disgusted him, but A Yao still pretended to be calm and said, "Don't worry, I'm in the Demon Realm. If you get tired of it again, I'll go to Chunhu to choose a new one for you. I'll go see Yan Qing first."
Lu Yue stared thoughtfully at A Yao's back. Was he angry?
"Your Highness, please don't be angry. That old bastard Wen Ruo only gained favor because His Majesty is bored and lonely. He'll get tired of her in a few days." Hu Mei followed closely behind the young prince. To be honest, which pure fox spirit woman hadn't coveted the prince? The beautiful and noble jade-like woman, as gorgeous as a peony, captivated Hu Mei's eyes with every move. Even her fur was smooth and glossy, even shimmering with silver light.
"Alright, I need to see Yan Qing. You may leave."
Ayao didn't care who Luyue slept with; he only pitied Yanqing, the child. Even though he was angry that the child had feelings for Luyue that she shouldn't have, he couldn't be blamed. Luyue was cold and ruthless; who wouldn't want her eyes to be fixed on them?
So it seems he and Yan Qing are kindred spirits.
Yan Qing, with red and swollen eyes, was watering the flowers. When he saw A Yao, he was initially displeased, but after obediently greeting him, he hid in a corner.
Ayao hit the nail on the head: "I came to see you. I just saw Wen Ruo and your mother being very close together. It's been going on for a while."
Yan Qing remained defiant, saying, "She is not my mother."
His pale blue robes were stained with dust, and his pretty, youthful face showed a hint of disappointment. Children of this age are usually lively and active, but unfortunately, Yan Qing was frail and had been trapped in the secret realm.
“My father said I was disobedient, so he wanted to give birth to the Empress’s child to share her burdens.”
Ayao pitied Yan Qing for trusting Wen Ruo too much, and sneered, "You believe his nonsense? Men can't have children."
"No, he can be born. Father wouldn't lie to me." Yan Qing's eyes welled up with tears. The thought of the Venerable One having a new child and never seeing him again left her at a loss.
"You're such an innocent child."
Ayao didn't believe Wen Ruo could conceive Lu Yue's child. Even if she could, raising the child would be a real feat. Lu Yue was inherently ruthless; even if she had a child, she wouldn't necessarily like it much, it would just be to spite Yan Qing.
The good child she had raised for so many years had developed feelings for her that she shouldn't have. It was normal for Lu Yue to be angry, but she was the Demon Lord and shouldn't have any constraints or attachments. So even if Wen Ruo became pregnant, Lu Yue would never let him give birth.
After all, he knew that Lu Yue never wanted to be a mother and love children; she just wanted to be loved. Countless winter days, when she curled up in his warm embrace, her body tightly wrapped by his eight tails, she murmured those two words.
Mother
Ayao reminisced about the sweet memories of the past and looked down on Wenruo even more. Those men who loved Luyue were drawn to her noble, powerful, aloof, and ruthless nature, while he alone pitied Luyue's vulnerability and her youthful loneliness and helplessness.
Even though she was silent and aloof, Ayao knew what Luyue truly longed for. The snake clan rarely saw their mothers, and knowing how difficult it was for her to live alone, Ayao wished he could personally nourish her with his own milk.
As a result, his pectoral muscles were fuller than those of ordinary men, which Lu Yue also liked. So what makes that old guy Wen Ruo compare to him? He is superior in appearance, temperament, and figure.
A Yao naturally went to his and Lu Yue's bedroom, but was stopped when he was about to enter.
"You don't recognize me?"
"Who do you think you are? Why should I remember you? This is the residence where His Majesty most favors Xueji."
Snow Princess?
Do we foxes have any beauties named like this?
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