Chapter 62: First Confrontation Nan Qi is Innocent
The arrival of the Insect King and his companions made Bai and Nan Qi, who were already attracting the attention of the insects, even more attention.
All kinds of eyes, some friendly, some malicious, some curious, and some simply looking to watch the show, all turned to look over, wanting to see what purpose was behind the Insect King's grand welcome to Bai.
Any discerning insect knows that the relationship between the Insect Emperor and Bai is one of a wise ruler and a loyal minister, but in reality the Insect Emperor has always wanted to suppress the God of War and even take the God of War into his harem.
It’s a pity that the plan ten years ago failed, and some insects suffered for it, so the Insect King was unable to get what he wanted.
Now that Bai has a male master, the Insect King has had his desired "peach" picked in advance by a strange male insect. The "peach" also brought a strange male insect to the banquet. This is going to be a good show.
The eyes of the guests became more and more enthusiastic, and some of the more prominent ones even walked over to watch the show up close.
The guests' unusual movements did not escape the eyes of the Insect King and Bai. Bai's eyes moved slightly, and he and Nan Qi stepped forward to greet the Insect King.
When they got closer, Bai directly presented an impeccable gift, which startled the guests.
This is a palace banquet, and banquets are entertainment in nature. Generally speaking, there is no need to follow etiquette. This is also the reason why no one performed a formal ceremony when the Insect King came in.
At this moment, Bai bowed deeply. Chong, who had come closer to watch the show, didn't know whether to stand or kneel down to salute together. He just froze in place.
Insect King Hoover Walker hadn't expected Bai to show such respect to him on such an occasion. He quickly put on a gentle expression and helped Bai up.
"What's this for? You're the star of tonight's palace banquet, and this is to allow you to relax and not be so restrained. Oh, and this is your lord, right? Why don't you introduce him? I have to thank him profusely."
Hoover's eyes fell on the tall male insect next to Bai.
This male insect is different from many other male insects. At least in terms of height, there are few male insects in the entire empire that can match his.
Male insects of the same level are weaker than female insects of the same level. The higher the mental power of the female insect, the stronger her body is. The opposite is true for male insects. The higher the level of the male insect, the weaker its body is.
Although they try their best to improve their physical fitness, their congenital deficiencies still make it difficult for them to have the same superior height and physical conditions as female insects.
The male insect in front of them was different from them. He was taller than the female insects, had a healthy complexion, and a strong waist that could not be hidden even by a loose dress. All of these showed that this male insect was different.
Not only that, this male insect has a very good appearance. Just standing there quietly, he is like a beautiful painting, very pleasing to the eye.
While Hoover Walker was looking at Nan Qi, Nan Qi was also looking at Hoover Walker.
The Insect King has a mature and noble temperament, and his many years of experience as a superior have given him a sense of dominance over the world.
At this moment, he smiled gently, and the look in his eyes when he looked at her was full of curiosity, respect, and more of the friendliness of an elder towards a younger person.
But beneath this friendliness, a venomous gaze flashed by, but when one looked closely, the gaze disappeared, as if it were an illusion.
Nan Qi thought to himself that he was indeed an old fox, and his disguise skills had reached perfection.
If he was really a male insect who grew up oppressed on a remote planet and was inexperienced in the world, the look from the Insect King would make him feel good about him.
From now on, it will be much easier for the Insect King to do anything through him.
In that case, then just act with him. When it comes to acting skills, he is not inferior to any other insect present.
Thinking of this, Nan Qi and Bai exchanged a glance, revealing a smile that was ambiguous and looked very admiring to the outsiders. He then went forward and, without Bai's introduction, began to introduce himself non-stop:
"Your Majesty, the Insect King, my name is Nanqi Ed, a male insect from Porter Star. I am able to meet you this time because of your wisdom and bravery."
"I was a little nervous at first, but I didn't expect you to be so gentle, like an elder to me."
"You have made me a viscount, awarded me three planets, and let me choose one myself. I am so flattered. I know you understand that I have suffered a lot since I was a child, and I am very poor because of my lack of private property. So please do it to the end. In addition to the planets, you should also reward me with some gold, silver and jewelry. Nan Qi is here to thank you."
Nan Qi's words were very sincere, and he was about to kneel down. Hoover didn't expect that this male insect was as quiet as a beautiful scenery, but moved so unreasonably.
She actually asked him for a reward in public. Did she know he couldn't refuse? And she couldn't make him kneel?
Was this male insect really a crude and ignorant one? Hoover's eyes flashed with suspicion.
He named Nan Qi as Viscount in order to show his importance to Bai and to win over Nan Qi, this ignorant male insect.
But he didn't really want to give this male insect much benefit. He felt disgusted with this male insect from the bottom of his heart.
He was jealous of Nan Qi's status. He was jealous of Nan Qi sleeping with Bai in his arms every day, and even entering Bai's body, possessing and marking Bai infinitely, and letting Bai bear children for him.
He was jealous that Nan Qi could do whatever he wanted to Bai. When he thought about the marks left by Nan Qi on Bai's body, Hoover became jealous to the point of madness.
He watched Bai grow up little by little, and he was fascinated by Bai's abilities, appearance, and physique.
He wanted to get Bai, so that he would not only have a perfect tool to bear children for him, but also use Bai's powerful military ability to take back the military that had been somewhat out of the royal control.
However, all these plans were ruined by Aiyou Percy ten years ago, and then ruined again by this hateful male insect ten years later.
Hoover's anger was rising in his heart, but the smile on his face was getting bigger and bigger. He supported Nan Qi who was about to kneel down.
"You don't have to do this, Viscount Nanqi. You are a pillar of the country, the only SSS-rank male insect in the empire, and the lord of our imperial admiral. Regardless of emotion or law, a small amount of money should be rewarded. This emperor has neglected it."
Hoover patted Nan Qi on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "As long as you help me take good care of Bai and prevent him from suffering from the mental turmoil, the Empire will definitely not treat you unfairly."
"Thank you very much, Your Majesty."
Nan Qi smiled widely, and the sincerity in his eyes made Hoover wonder if he had just thought too much.
It looked like Nan Qi didn't realize the provocation in his words at all, or was he really from a small place and had no ambition at all? Didn't he think it was an insult that he was an SSS-level male insect but was just a subordinate of a female insect?
Come to think of it, a male insect who has been oppressed since childhood, once he flies to the branch, he probably hasn't adapted to the change of status yet.
This is easy to deal with. It is easiest to go from frugality to extravagance. When he realized that his rights and status were far higher than those of the female insect, he didn't believe that he could still be the same as today.
After figuring this out, Hoover became more friendly towards Nan Qi. He asked about Nan Qi's previous life. Every time he heard that Nan Qi had no money to spend and had to mine, he looked distressed.
"Alas, this is also my oversight. This year, the funding allocated to orphanages on various planets will increase by 30%. Love Cecil, please include this in your plans immediately and implement it as soon as possible."
Finance Minister Love Cecil quickly responded, and the guests in the banquet hall were all praising the Insect King's kindness.
The Insect King smiled and pulled Bai and Nan Qi aside to ask about how the two insects were getting along after marriage, acting like an elder worried about the disharmony in the married life of his juniors.
Nan Qi said with a sincere face that he and Bai got along very well.
He said that he had a bad sleeping posture and hugged Bai like an octopus, but Bai would not push him away; in the morning, Bai made breakfast for him before going to work, and he also said that he wanted to have more insect cubs with Bai, saying that they were both high-level insects, and their insect cubs must also be high-level, and would continue to contribute to the empire when they grew up.
She is truly innocent, with a heart full of red blood, and she is as sincere as can be.
The guests who were listening with their ears pricked up all looked like they didn't know what to say, and they congratulated the two insects on their wedding with a forced smile.
Nan Qi: "Thank you, thank you. After this busy period is over, we will hold a wedding. I hope everyone can come and watch the ceremony."
The insects: "...Of course, of course."
After Nan Qi finished showing off, he continued to look at the Insect King with sincere eyes, no matter how perfunctory the insects' answers were, as if to say: We are so harmonious, shouldn't you show some appreciation?
For the first time, the Insect King felt that he could no longer maintain his perfect expression. He coughed lightly, called over his Insect Servant, and took out his newly acquired kitten brooch made of high-grade black crystal stone. He put it on Nan Qi's chest himself, side by side with Nan Qi's butterfly brooch.
"Your marriage was hastily arranged. This brooch is a wedding gift from me. I hope your love will be as endless as the black crystal."
Nan Qi thanked him immediately, and began to play with the brooch as if he really liked it.
After playing enough, he couldn't sit still anymore. He started looking around as if he had never seen anything before and was curious about everything.
From time to time, he would pull at Bai's sleeve to ask Bai to explain to him, naturally interrupting the conversation between Bai and Hoover.
Every time, Bai would apologize to Hoover embarrassedly, and then explain carefully to Nan Qi.
Nan Qi is young and has a lively and innocent look. This naive behavior that Chong originally looked down upon also has a clearness that makes them unable to dislike him.
After a few times, even though Hoover was the Insect King, he couldn't monopolize Bai at such a welcoming banquet, so he could only announce that everyone could have fun as much as they wanted. Then he dispersed the string of "tails" behind him and let them play on their own.
Hoover himself, surrounded by a group of ministers, sat in the main seat with his beloved concubine in his arms, and kept greeting the ministers.
This scene made Melon and other insects laugh like crazy.
Several people hid behind a huge pillar where no insects could come from, their expressions distorted.
After a long while, Peggy said, "Great! This is the first time I've seen him so frustrated. Nan Qi is really a genius."
"Yeah, yeah." Mellon whispered, "I didn't expect his acting skills to be so good. Now I guess everyone thinks he's a simple fool."
"This is what Nan Qi wants," Pu Bo said calmly. "Compared to being vulgar, greedy, and humble, this kind of innocence and sincerity that comes from having experienced hardships and is still ignorant of the world is more likely to win favor."
Pu Bo pointed at the insects surrounding Bai and Nan Qi: "Their attitude has changed from hostility to incomprehensible. They are now more interested in winning over Nan Qi."
Lunke nodded: "Nan Qi is very smart, we can't hold them back, let's help them share the burden."
Todd stretched and said, "Let's go."
As soon as the words fell, the five insects came out from behind the pillars, and moved towards Nan Qi and Bai while greeting each other with polite smiles. With their joining, the atmosphere of the banquet seemed to become a little more lively.
The Insect King sat on a high seat, watching everything at the banquet, his eyes filled with unclear emotions.
Just then, a series of coughs came from his ears, attracting Hoover's attention.
"My Royal Highness." Hoover's eyes were more sincere. "My Royal Highness has lost a lot of weight recently. I have asked Jody to prepare some nourishing food and send it to your house. You must eat it on time."
Prince Keppel smiled and patted Hoover's hand. "You're so thoughtful. It's an old problem, you know, it happens when the season is about to change. I've asked Aiyou to get the medicine. He'll be fine after taking it when he comes back."
As he spoke, he coughed twice more. Hoover saw that his pale face was flushed unhealthily. He hurriedly stood up and asked the insect servant to push Keppel to the lounge. He followed. Seeing this, the ministers also dispersed.
The eyes of the Insect Emperor's beloved concubine, who was left behind, darkened. She glanced at the radiant Bai and Nan Qi, who seemed to be a perfect match for Bai, and then looked at the Insect Emperor's departing back. Then she lowered her head and followed the Insect Emperor, surrounded by a group of insect servants.
This exit attracted the attention of the guests, but when they saw that it was because of Prince Keppel, everyone turned their attention back.
Everyone knows that Prince Keppel is in poor health. The Insect King attaches great importance to his brother. He left together this time probably because he was afraid that his brother would be tired.
Anyway, the Insect King said that Bai was the protagonist of this banquet. As soon as the Insect King left, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became even more lively.
The wine glasses were flowing, and everyone came up to try to get to know the new upstart Nan Qi in front of the Insect King.
Nan Qi also accepted all the drinks and soon looked drunk.
Bai completely escaped from the encirclement under the pretext of taking Nan Qi out to sober up, and sat down in the garden outside the banquet hall. Nan Qi looked dizzy and leaned on Bai's shoulder.
After confirming that there were really no bugs coming, Bai looked down at Nan Qi and asked worriedly, "Are you really okay? You drank a lot."
"Don't worry," Nan Qi looked up, his eyes sparkling, not drunk at all, "I'll go secretly in a while and be back soon, don't worry. Remember not to eat anything they give you after I leave, I'm afraid of them..."
"Well, I understand. Don't worry, I will protect you." Bai felt warm in his heart.
Everything Nan Qi did tonight was to protect him, whether he was pretending to be stupid to respond to the Insect King's words, or when the guests toasted him just now, Nan Qi was helping him block the wine and protecting him.
He will also protect Nan Qi and prevent him from any harm.
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