A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 166 He is proficient in serving students (Bonus chapter for those who donate)
The man was tall and imposing, with a cool and composed demeanor and exceptionally handsome, deep-set features. He possessed a mature masculine charm that made him impossible to look away from at first glance.

Shen Tang couldn't help but stare at Lu Xiao for a long time, almost forgetting the purpose of her visit.

Lu Xiao's aura is very different from that of other beastmen.

He was very considerate to her, but there was a hidden distance between them.

Despite having spent so much time together, Shen Tang still felt a sense of fear and instinctive nervousness when facing Lu Xiao alone.

"Excuse me for bothering you tonight, but I have some questions for you."

"This is the first time you've contacted me privately." Lu Xiao put down the documents in his hand, his deep gaze falling on her, his voice low and calm with little inflection.

Shen Tang sensed something else in the inexplicable meaning, but she didn't dwell on it.

Lu Xiao's gaze fell on the female at the door. She was still wearing her usual light white nightgown, her thick, black hair falling neatly over her shoulders, making her skin look fair and healthy. Her features were delicate and pretty, and her lips were soft and red. She was the kind of woman that would make any man's heart flutter.

He thought:
It is very beautiful.

Shen Tang said apologetically, "You're usually very busy, so I don't want to bother you too much."

“It is the male’s responsibility to spend time with his female,” Lu Xiao said. “You can come to me anytime you want.”

He then asked considerately, "I wonder what business the mistress has with me today?"

Shen Tang paused, then asked, "Were the things you said at the ceremony that day your true thoughts?"

"What do you think?" Lu Xiao looked at her, asking instead of answering.

Shen Tang spoke frankly, "Actually, when the spaceship exploded after we returned from the contaminated area, I thought you would go straight back to your family. I didn't expect you to come back to find me."

Lu Xiao gave her a deep look and said in a low voice, "The Lu family members will only serve one master. In my life, I, Lu Xiao, will only serve one mistress."

"There is absolutely no such thing as betrayal."

"..." Shen Tang had read the original novel and understood the Lu family's loyalty.

Each member of the Lu family will only be loyal to the monarch they have chosen.

The victor is king, the loser is villain; we will never abandon each other.

They would stay with their partner for life, and would never abandon them unless their partner committed an unforgivable grave mistake.

Throughout the history of the empire, there have been many empresses. Each empress, upon ascending the throne, would marry the most talented heir of the Lu family, a customary tradition within the empire.

When the wife and the monarch are the same person, each head of the Lu family will dedicate everything to supporting the monarch's ascension to the throne and maintaining the monarch's rule.

To become the queen's strongest shield and sharpest spear.

However, in the original novel, this honor did not belong to her; Lu Xiao was loyal to the female lead, Shen Qingli.

Shen Tang sighed softly, "I know the Lu family's loyalty, and I understand the Lu family patriarch's good intentions. In anyone's eyes, I am not your best choice... In fact, in my mind, you will bring up the matter of divorce with me sooner or later."

Lu Xiao gazed at her intently and said seriously, "The Lu family's ancestral precept is: there is only widowhood, not divorce."

Shen Tang was speechless, her throat tightening slightly.

Lu Xiao suddenly stood up and walked up to her.

He raised his hand and brushed a strand of soft, black hair behind her ear, bringing it to his nose to gently inhale its fragrance, whispering softly.
"The female master need not question my loyalty, and you should trust my choice."

Shen Tang was startled by the man's sudden movement and subconsciously took a step back, leaning against the closed door.

Lu Xiao leaned against the door with one hand. He was extremely tall and imposing, and Shen Tang could only reach his chest.

Lu Xiao leaned down slightly, glancing down at her somewhat panicked expression. A faint smile appeared on his lips as he spoke in a low voice, "Is the Mistress worried about my departure because... we haven't consummated our marriage yet?"

Shen Tang's eyes widened suddenly, her heart filled with turmoil.

No, she didn't mean that!
Lu Xiao seemed to have figured out the reason, and said to himself, "What the female master said tonight has reminded me that I have never fulfilled my responsibilities as a beast husband."

"It was my fault for making the female master feel uneasy, and I should make amends."

His breath approached her ear, carrying a hint of deep, alluring scent.

Shen Tang's ears burned, and she pushed him away, her face flushed. She stammered, "No, no, that's not what I meant! You've done very well, you don't need to compensate me!"

Lu Xiao looked down at her, his voice serious, "Mistress, don't be nervous. I got full marks in all the courses I studied." "What?"

Shen Tang didn't understand what he meant at first.

Lu Xiao said, "The children of noble families will all learn the courses taught by their clans. The first lesson after they come of age is to study how to serve their future mistress."

He whispered, "I've known for a long time that I would marry the future heir of the empire, so I can't afford to be negligent—"

"I graduated with a perfect score in the course of serving the Mistress."

"I will make you feel happy and relaxed."

Shen Tang's face flushed red; he dared to say it, but she dared not listen.

Do aristocratic children have to learn this kind of thing?

This world is so open!

Shen Tang dared not look directly into the man's deep gaze again; his usually indifferent eyes seemed to be tinged with an irresistible heat.

She quickly wriggled out of Lu Xiao's arms and stammered, "I suddenly remembered I have something else to do, so I won't bother you anymore. You go ahead and do your thing!"

After saying that, she turned around, opened the door, and fled in panic.

The strands of hair slipped away from her fingertips.

Lu Xiao looked down at his long, broad hand, which still retained a trace of alluring charm.

He frowned slightly and did not chase after them.

I thought to myself: Maybe he was just too impatient.

But then the snake-beast returned, and Lu Xiao suddenly realized he couldn't wait any longer.

……

Shen Tang's heart was still racing after she left Lu Xiao's room.

She never expected that Lu Xiao would say such things to her.

She thought their relationship would remain purely platonic as roommates for life!

Think about it carefully.

It seems that Lu Xiao's attitude changed significantly after returning from the ceremony.

Shen Tang knew very well that he did not like her.

To be more precise, Lu Xiao didn't care about such things at all.

The two were once husband and wife, but Lu Xiao never mentioned having a physical relationship with her because she was just an ordinary person, and the heir of the Lu family would never submit to a commoner.

The two tacitly avoided mentioning such a thing; it was a formality without any real connection, and he didn't care.

Lu Xiao suddenly proposed to her tonight that they consummate their marriage, simply because she had ascended to the throne as a princess. Things were different now; she was a qualified mistress and supporter in his eyes, meeting his criteria for choosing a spouse.

He was willing to mate with her to solidify their marital relationship.

Couples will do this sooner or later; it's strange to keep putting it off.

This time, however, Shen Tang was not prepared at all. She couldn't imagine being alone with that kind of reserved and aloof man, let alone... doing *that*!

Shen Tang patted his head, trying hard not to think about it.

She had originally planned to go back to her room to rest, but instead, she turned and went to Xue Yinzhou's room.

I don't know if he's awake or not.

Thanks to "zazaz" for becoming a fan of the book, here's an extra chapter!
I wanted to add more chapters, but I have to come up with the plot outline every day, so I just can't finish writing them all.

I still owe a lot of extra chapters, but don't worry, I won't forget, I'll make up for it slowly~

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