A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 528 Heir

Jialan casually picked up a book from the bookshelf and began to peruse it. The young man was tall and slender, with fingers as smooth as jade; even just sitting still, he was a beautiful sight to behold.

The hall quickly fell silent.

Garuda looked at his unusually silent son with great curiosity.

In the past, this child was closest to her, but since marrying into the Night Glow Empire, mother and son rarely saw each other. After being separated for so long, he finally returned home, but he didn't even bother to spend time with his beast mother. It seems he's forgotten his mother now that he has a mistress.

She sat down on the sofa and casually chatted, "Lan'er, you and Xiao Tang have been married for over two years now. How come there's been no news at all?"

Even the usually aloof and indifferent Garuda had a hint of teasing amusement in his eyes when he mentioned this matter.

Upon hearing this, the young man dropped the book in his hand with a "thud," his handsome face flushing slightly, a rare moment of embarrassment on his face. "Mother... why, why did you suddenly ask about this?"

"If I don't ask now, you're probably never going to take the initiative?"

Even an emperor has to worry about his son.

As a noble royal female, Garuda was born, she never needed to worry about such things. No matter how many husbands she had, the children were always her own.

Jialan was her most beloved child, but unfortunately he was a male and had to share a wife with other males.

Garuda inquired about the beastmen around Shen Tang, and found that each of them was extraordinary, with top-notch strength and talent.

Her youngest son does seem... not very competitive.

It would be too pitiful if they couldn't even have a child left in the future.

But Jialan, despite her seemingly aloof and sharp-tongued exterior, is actually sensitive and gentle inside, and quite naive and shy when it comes to such matters. If she doesn't offer some guidance, he won't even know how to compete, and he'll likely have no chance in the future!

As a noble female, Garuda knows all too well which males are more likely to win favor. Someone as proud, awkward, and passive as Jialan is most likely to not even get a sip of soup!
It's only because her son is so handsome that he could topple kingdoms; otherwise, as Shen Tang's harem grows increasingly full, she probably won't even remember his people.

She wanted to lecture him, "When I was your age, I already had four princes and a princess. Although you are a man, now that you are married, you should start thinking about these things."

Jialan coughed lightly, blushing as she stammered, "Mother is thinking too soon, it's not the right time yet... Besides, I don't really want a child right now."

He said worriedly, “Unlike deep-sea females, land females have a much more difficult time giving birth. I’ve even heard that some females die from difficult childbirth… I don’t want Tangtang to suffer like that.”

Garuda said, "Now that pollution is spreading, the offspring of all races are becoming increasingly scarce, but the sea race is less affected, precisely because we place great importance on reproduction. Moreover, Xiao Tang is the emperor, and he needs offspring to succeed him. If we could have your child, our two countries would naturally become even closer."

“Tangtang is the best female master in the world, and she is the one my heart desires. Being able to be by her side is enough to make me happy…” Jialan said gently, a little embarrassed, “But, if she wants to have children in the future, I will try my best.”

Listening to her son's tender words, Garuda couldn't help but sigh. Despite being a womanizer, she had given birth to a boy with a love-struck mind.

Fearing further pressure to have children, Jialan quickly changed the subject, "Mother must be very busy dealing with those rebellious families. How did you find time to come over?"

Garuda chuckled dismissively, "Heh, those rebellious families are nothing but a rabble, relying entirely on the support of those strangely shaped men in black. Once they lose their rear support, they're like a collapsing building, nothing to worry about."

She continued, "My mother has come this time to discuss something more important with you."

At this point, Garuda's tone softened considerably, and as he looked at the handsome and noble young man before him, his eyes were full of appreciation and satisfaction.

Although Garuda had previously doted on Jialan, he only regarded him as his beloved prince and never thought of entrusting the sea tribe to him.

Jialan was not particularly interested in power struggles and preferred to be a carefree prince, which is why she felt comfortable marrying him off to someone else and planned to choose an heir from among her other children. But things are different now.

After this palace coup, Jialan's strength actually broke through to the tenth level, even making Jialouluo feel that she was unfathomable.

He will be the most talented prince since the founding of the Sea Kingdom!

Garuda intended for Jialan to take over the sea tribe, and he revealed this intention.

"Your mother wants to make you the next heir. What do you think?" She looked at her son with some trepidation.

The Sea Emperor is the most revered being in the sea, attracting countless people.

Every prince in the palace wanted to become the heir.

However, once she is established as the heir and ascends the throne, Jialan will have to return to the Sea Kingdom, and she will inevitably be separated from Shen Tang for a long time.

Although Garuda wanted to make Jialan his heir, he guessed that the child would most likely not agree.

He loved his mistress so much, his words were full of affection and happiness.

In all her years of life, she had never seen a male refuse to have children out of pity for a female. This was love to the bone, even surpassing his own life. How could he possibly agree to her request?
Garuda was prepared to be rejected. Even if Jialan disagreed, it wouldn't matter. She could understand. After all, she had hundreds of children, and most of the princes were quite talented. She could always find a suitable successor.

Unexpectedly, Jialan readily agreed.

Without the slightest hesitation, a faint smile appeared on his handsome and refined face.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Your son will live up to your expectations and will definitely protect the sea tribes."

Garuda was stunned, almost thinking she had misheard. "Lan'er, you...you really agreed? Mother didn't hear wrong, did she?"

The young man lowered his eyes slightly and said softly, "Mother, I have also struggled with this. The situation in various countries is becoming increasingly chaotic, and the spread of pollution has become an inevitable trend. I want to stay by Tangtang's side, but with my meager strength, I am unable to share her burdens."

"Becoming the heir of the sea tribe will not only put my mother at ease, but also allow me to better help Tangtang."

"You are a thoughtful child, much more mature and composed than before." Garuda was increasingly satisfied and extremely pleased.

Fearing that Jialan might change his mind, she hurriedly drafted an edict, intending to announce it to the sea.

If she abdicates or dies, her successor can rightfully ascend the throne.

Garuda happily summoned the relevant officials to draft an edict, but he did not see the strange coldness that flashed in the young man's azure eyes when he slightly lowered his head, showing no trace of warmth.

After Garuda finished drafting the edict, she handed it to him for review. "Lan'er, take a look. Is there anything that needs to be revised? Establishing an heir is a matter of great concern to all the sea tribes. It must be done without any mistakes."

Jialan glanced at the imperial edict. "Yes, Mother Empress, please make the arrangements. The capital city has just experienced a rebellion, so keep everything simple and as quick as possible."

Although his tone was calm, there was a hint of anxiety hidden in it, and he kept glancing in the direction where Shen Tang and High Priest Lunas had left.

After hesitating for a moment, he walked over there and said, "Mother, I'm going to see Tangtang."

Garuda joked, "It hasn't been that long, and you couldn't resist going to pick her up in person? So clingy, she can't be separated from her mistress for a moment... I really don't know if I can entrust the sea tribe to you in the future."

She chuckled and shook her head, pulling herself out of her thoughts, and continued to discuss with the official in charge of ceremonies the various procedures for issuing the edict and setting up the ceremony.

Here's a recap of yesterday's update~