A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 224 Birthday Party
Lu Xiao didn't care when he would officially take over the family business, since he was already practically a half-head of the family, and he was the one handling many of the family's affairs. However—

Once he officially takes over the family, he won't have time to go back and cook for the female master anymore.

Despite his serious and meticulous appearance and quiet demeanor, Lu Shen, as his father, knew exactly what his son was thinking. He was so angry that he glared at him and said, "I've raised you for so many years, not to send you to the kitchen to cook and serve people."

He never thought his son was love-struck, so how did he end up like this?

"Father, why don't you be frank with me and explain why you suddenly want me to take over the family seal?" Lu Xiao raised an eyebrow and spoke calmly.

Lu Shen didn't expect his son to see through his ulterior motives so quickly. He didn't hide it anymore and explained, "I plan to leave the empire for a while. I don't trust your brothers. I trust you the most. You can take charge of the clan seal for a while. If you get tired of it, I'll come back and help you for a few more years."

Where is Father going?

Lu Shen looked up at the sky. His majestic and profound face still showed glimpses of his handsome demeanor in his youth, but a melancholy memory surfaced. "...Go to the Cloud Peak Empire and catch up with your mother. It's been a long time since I've seen her."

Lu Shen, the head of the Lu family, has a wife who has never appeared in public. She is Lu Xiao's biological mother.

The people of the empire all believed that Lu Xiao's mother had died in childbirth when she gave birth to him. In fact, only the father and son knew that Lu Xiao's birth mother was still alive and well, but she was living in another empire and didn't bother with the father and son.

Lu Xiao said, "You and my mother only had a fleeting affair back then. When you were young, she never acknowledged you. Now that you're old and past your prime, and you've had a child with another woman, even if she recognizes you, she probably won't let you into the house."

The old master of the Lu family was humiliated. He knew best that although his son looked serious, he actually had the most venomous tongue, capable of killing someone unexpectedly and destroying their spirit!
"Old man! I have important business to discuss!" Lu Shen no longer hid anything. "The two great empires have some big deals to trade. I'll take this opportunity to make a detour and maybe even see your mother."

"Okay, you can go there without worry." This time, Lu Xiao didn't refuse.

He took the ring and played with it in his hand.

For some unknown reason, a deep meaning flashed in his narrow, blue eyes.

……

Since the last lantern festival, Shen Qingli and Yun Han have been inseparable these days, their love unwavering.

She couldn't wait to raise Yun Han's favorability to "deep love," and she was just one step away from succeeding.

Shen Qingli had no interest in dealing with other males anymore and frequently went to see Yun Han.

This time, when Shen Qingli arrived at the Yun family's door, she saw Lin Yu and the others whispering among themselves, all looking worried, and she wondered what had happened.

That damned system was still undergoing upgrades and maintenance. Shen Qingli couldn't use the system map. Only after getting closer did she hear snippets of their conversation.

—A few days ago, when Yun Han and the others went to the military headquarters, they met Shen Tang.
Shen Qingli almost dropped the gift in her hand, a sense of panic rising within her.

If it were the ugly, fat woman from before, Shen Qingli would naturally not be worried. She would be more than happy to let her see Yun Han make a fool of himself, so that Yun Han would hate her even more.

But now Shen Tang has changed dramatically. She has become so beautiful, almost as beautiful as her. Will Yun Han change his mind when he sees her?
Yun Han liked Shen Qingli's gentleness and thoughtfulness, but it is undeniable that people are visual creatures. He fell in love with her at first sight back then, also because of her face. He was deeply attracted by her beautiful and alluring appearance and figure.

"Your Highness Qingli!" The beastmen stopped talking and bowed respectfully when they saw her coming.

Shen Qingli forced a smile, "No need for such formalities."

The system page showed that Yun Han's affection for her had not decreased. Shen Qingli was certain that Yun Han still loved her, but suspicion was like a thorn stuck in her heart!

Shen Qingli originally wanted to ignore it as much as possible, but remembering how that bitch had embarrassed her many times, she had to be careful this time.

Shen Qingli's mind raced, and she asked with a smile, "What are you talking about? I think I heard you mention Sister Shen Tang."

"No, it's nothing serious. We just ran into Princess Shen Tang a few days ago and something unpleasant happened." Lin Yu and the others had spent money to suppress the rumors, so they dared not mention it again and gave a vague answer. "Unpleasant?" Shen Qingli didn't care what exactly happened, and was instantly relieved upon hearing this.

Shen Tang and Yun Han must have had another fight!
Judging from the expressions of Rinyu and the others, things seemed to have gotten quite ugly.

Yun Han no longer likes Shen Tang; he only despises her even more.

She was really worrying unnecessarily, actually suspecting that Yun Han had fallen for that bitch.

Shen Qingli smiled confidently, able to imagine the way that bitch broke down and cried.

That's not enough!
She wanted that bitch Shen Tang to see Yun Han falling head over heels for her, madly in love with her. She wanted to witness the male she loved fall in love with the female she hated most. That bitch would definitely be driven mad with jealousy and anger. Just imagining that scene was incredibly satisfying!
Shen Qingli came up with a plan. Her birthday banquet was in two days.

After returning to the palace, she wrote a special invitation and sent it to Shen Tang.

……

Meanwhile, the hotel on the other side.

Shen Tang was speechless after receiving the invitation. It was like a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken—it was clearly up to no good!
She's not a fool.

She's not going to that trap!

The dog system suddenly issued a task.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have triggered a hidden quest: Attend the banquet and slap the real princess in the face! Reward: One Invisibility Talisman!]

"I'm not going." Shen Tang immediately refused; she didn't want to join in the fun.

[Host, are you really not going? Yun Han will be attending this banquet too.]

Shen Tang sneered, "What does it matter to me whether he is here or not?"

The system is in a dilemma: [Yun Han possesses extremely high talent and strength, and is even an S-rank beastman. According to the system's rules, the host must forcibly conquer him!]

"I refuse." That arrogant and haughty male, Shen Tang felt nauseous just hearing his name, let alone trying to win him over.

The thought of how he had insulted and slandered the original owner of this body meant that his attitude towards her wouldn't be any better, and she felt so ashamed that she wanted to fawn over him.

【But……】

"Either you change your target or you re-bind to a host," Shen Tang interrupted the system's spellcasting.

Her progress in conquering the system is now very high, and her influence has also increased. The dog system no longer dares to be as arrogant and domineering as before.

The system pouted, looking aggrieved. "Alright, but host, I need to remind you of something. Even if I don't issue you any specific quests or strategies for winning over Yun Han, the original owner's last wish was to make Yun Han fall in love with her."

"...Why must I fulfill the original owner's long-cherished wish?"

"This is also a deal made between the original owner's soul and the main system," the system explained. "As long as the host can fulfill the original owner's long-cherished wish, her remaining obsessions and soul within the body will completely dissipate. From then on, this body will belong entirely to you and will not be possessed a second time."

"I can be possessed?!" Shen Tang's face turned pale, and cold sweat broke out on her back.

There's more to come, but it's late, I'm going to sleep now.

(End of this chapter)