A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 196 Bastard (Bonus Chapter for Donations)
A dark glint flashed in Garuda's eyes, and then, her lips curved slightly, "Present it here so that I may take a look."

The ministers present were shocked and inwardly stunned to see His Majesty actually smile!

In their memory, His Majesty seemed to have not smiled for a long time.

This foreign princess is quite something; she actually managed to elicit an interested smile from His Majesty!
Shen Tang handed the medicine to one of his attendants.

Garuda took the potion, twirled it halfway in her palm, and then stabbed it directly into the servant.

"Ah!" The servant's body went limp, and he knelt at her feet.

At the same time, an orc quickly brought out a detector he carried with him and detected that the berserk value in the servant's body had dropped from 50 to 18!

Even the best inhibitors on the market don't have such a powerful effect!

Online videos can be faked, and scripts can be self-directed and acted out, but the effect is truly presented to them. With so many eyes watching, it's absolutely impossible to fake it!

"My God, this new inhibitor is actually real! I thought it was just a rumor..."

"I heard that Princess Shen Tang developed this with the help of a research institute that was on the verge of bankruptcy. It's amazing!"

"Is she really the legendary good-for-nothing? I don't think so. She's like a completely different person!"

Seeing such an unexpected effect, Garuda's eyes flashed with surprise. Then she turned to look at Shen Tang, a scrutinizing look in her eyes.

This foreign princess... does not seem to be as incompetent and foolish as one might imagine.

Garuda softened his expression, his attitude no longer as cold and disgusted as before, but still revealing a sense of detachment and indifference. "I have already learned about the trade that Your Highness mentioned from Lan'er. However, this matter is of great importance and requires my careful consideration. Your Excellency may wish to stay in the palace for a few days."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!"

Shen Tang also knew that trade between the two countries could not be settled so quickly. As the empress, Garuda was meticulous and would definitely consider this matter carefully.

Garuda originally wanted to arrange another place for Shen Tang to stay, but Jialan refused on the spot. Why would his partner need a place to stay? He could just live with him.

Lisa was furious when she heard that.

She dressed up for the day, hoping to see Jialan, but she was ignored and humiliated time and time again!

Jialan could no longer see her.

Lisa was heartbroken, but no matter how angry or jealous she was, there was nothing she could do but torture Shen Tang with her eyes again and again.

Of course, nobody cared.

Shen Tang and Jia Lan returned to their palace.

The palace was magnificent, built of pure white marble, which faintly reflected a blue light. The interior was filled with pearls, gems and treasures, and even the walls were inlaid with precious gems that Shen Tang could not name, which shone brightly and made the palace as bright as day.

In the very center of the palace, there is a pool made of jade, which is luxurious and extravagant.

Shen Tang finally understood why this jerk had been complaining endlessly before.

Ever since he married into the family, he has lived a life that is practically like living in a slum.

When Jialan criticized the Night Glow Empire's palace for being old and dilapidated, he probably wasn't just saying it unkindly; he likely genuinely meant it.

Shen Tang sighed, "No wonder you looked down on me before. In your heart, I was just a poor and useless mistress."

As she spoke, she sighed softly, "I never expected that you had a childhood sweetheart in the Sea Kingdom. It turns out that Lisa was the true love you kept in your heart. I was just too clueless and should have let you go sooner."

Jialan's heart tightened, and she grabbed her hand, anxiously explaining, "No, that's not true. I like you, I only like you. All those things I said before were nonsense!"

Shen Tang leaned closer to look at him, winking playfully with a hint of seduction, "Oh? You can swear to God that what you're saying is the truth?"

If these two really had no casual relationship before, how could Lisa be so confident as to call her a homewrecker right away?

A hint of guilt flashed in Jialan's beautiful peach blossom eyes. She pursed her lips and confessed, "I used to... like someone, no, I didn't like anyone! At most, I just had a bit of a crush!"

"I figured since I was going to get married anyway, I'd marry the most beautiful female in the sea tribe. In the entire sea kingdom, only Lisa was barely pleasing to the eye. Besides, my mother also approved of this marriage, so I subconsciously considered Lisa as my future partner. I did take extra care of her usually..."

"But to be honest, I didn't like her that much. Lisa was too arrogant and domineering. After spending a lot of time with her, that little bit of goodwill I had long since worn away." If he really liked Lisa back then, he would never have agreed to a marriage alliance with the Night Glow Empire.

Jialan took Shen Tang's hand and placed it on her heart, saying with deep affection and unwavering determination, "I only love you now!"

Now? Not forever.

Shen Tang thought about how this jerk's affection level was still stuck at 99, not yet reaching deep love. Who knows, maybe one day he'll turn around and fall in love with the female lead, Shen Qingli.

To be honest, Shen Tang didn't care much about Lisa. She was a minor character who hadn't even appeared in the original novel, so she probably wouldn't have much screen time.

What she truly feared was Shen Qingli.

Shen Tang could never understand how this pure and innocent mermaid princess could become the bloodthirsty and licentious tyrant she later became.

Unable to understand this matter, Shen Tang always felt a thorn in her heart, her subconscious telling her that Jia Lan would fall in love with the female lead sooner or later.

Shen Tang raised an eyebrow, seemingly not believing his explanation at all, her smile dangerous, "Oh~ You got engaged if you didn't like it?"

"There was no engagement! I just said it casually back then, it was just a verbal promise, there wasn't even a formal engagement banquet!" Jialan was filled with regret. "Later, the two countries formed a marriage alliance, and that verbal promise no longer counts!"

Seeing his flustered appearance, Shen Tang suddenly had the urge to deliberately make things difficult for him. "No matter what, you said it yourself. You're in such a hurry to return to Haiguo, could it be that you still have feelings for Lisa... um~"

Jialan was extremely anxious. She grabbed her waist and kissed her incessant red lips, silencing all her annoying words!
My first kiss and... were both yours!

"Can't you see my true feelings?"

Seeing that the young man seemed genuinely angry, Shen Tang didn't dare to provoke him any further and instead enjoyed the kiss, which was both venting and punishing.

Entangled and pursued, gently biting.

A faint, pervasive aura of blood and qi filled the air.

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More than an hour later, the two left the palace.

It was still early, and there were many breathtaking views inside and outside the palace that could not be seen from the land. Since they had finally come back, Jialan wanted to take Shen Tang to explore the area.

Halfway there, they encountered an uninvited guest.

A flamboyant man with brown and orange curly hair happened to be passing by the coral forest, and the two met at the fork in the road.

A hint of coldness flashed in Jialan's eyes, but she respectfully said, "Greetings, Father."

The flamboyant man glanced at him indifferently, his tone disdainful, "I never thought you'd come back one day."

“The Sea Kingdom is where I grew up, and the palace is my home. No matter where I marry, this will always be my home. Why can’t I come back?” Jia Lan said coldly.

The man scoffed, "Ha, a bastard child married off by His Majesty for political reasons, do you really think His Majesty values ​​you that much?"

Jialan's hand suddenly clenched.

Shen Tang noticed Jia Lan's unusual behavior and glanced at him uneasily.

Jialan, who is usually sharp-tongued and argumentative, remained silent this time with a sullen face, and pulled her away.

We arrived at a quiet, secluded place.

Shen Tang pursed her lips, unable to resist asking, "Who was that male just now? Why did he call you... a bastard?"

There was also Jialin, who had previously called Jialan a bastard.

Shen Tang initially thought it was just some unpleasant insult, but now it seems there's more to it than that.

Isn't Ke Jialan the rightful prince of the Sea Kingdom?
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