A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 595 Mistress, My Patience Has Its Limits!

By the time we finished eating, it was already dark.

After Lu Xiao and Shen Tang finished organizing their group, they returned to the palace to rest.

Lu Xiao spread out the blankets and lit the incense. A wisp of fragrance mixed with a faint scent of milk and flowers filled the room, and with the warm yellow light, the atmosphere was exceptionally enchanting and intoxicating.

"Ah Xiao, get me some pajamas~" The bathroom door opened a crack, and a slender, fair hand reached out and waved lightly.

When Shen Tang was with Lu Xiao, she was always too lazy to worry or prepare anything, because he would always arrange everything perfectly.

Lu Xiao kept the space like a small supermarket, fully stocked with food, drinks, clothes, and daily necessities. Since their marriage, this man has often flipped through fashion magazines and bought her many beautiful clothes, more than she could ever wear.

He took out a tie-dyed blue floral pajama set from his storage space, walked to the door, and handed it to her.

Shen Tang changed into her pajamas, crawled out of the bathroom, and twirled in front of him. "Does it look good?"

"Beautiful." Lu Xiao praised her with a gentle smile in his eyes.

Like a little butterfly.

He picked up the hairdryer and helped her dry her wet hair. In no time, her long hair became smooth and fluffy.

Lying in bed, Shen Tang was still not sleepy.

She wrapped her arms around his waist, leaned softly against him, and chatted casually, "Who do you think will win tomorrow's match?"

Lu Xiao looked down at her, his voice languid, "I'm not sure. As things stand, the most likely successor to the throne is the second prince, Tianchen."

After all, the second prince's strength and family background are undeniable, second only to the eldest prince back then. Although he may not be considered outstanding, he is at least a qualified heir.

"However, Tianchen's temperament is not mature enough, and he is far from being a true 'king'. Mother can see this, which is why she set up this trial. If she really liked him, she wouldn't have waited until now."

"I'm afraid that in her heart, the most ideal heir is not him."

Lu Xiao analyzed methodically, his deep voice flowing into Shen Tang's ears like a cello, making her ears tingle slightly.

Shen Tang couldn't help but swallow hard and looked up at him. The man was handsome and tall, with a sharp and distinct jawline. His prominent Adam's apple bobbed slightly as he spoke, exuding a deadly sexiness!

For some reason, she blurted out, "...The most suitable person in the King of the Azure Sky's heart is you, isn't it?"

Lu Xiao responded with a "Mm".

Shen Tang paused, then asked, "You've never thought about inheriting the throne?"

He answered frankly, "No."

"Why?" Shen Tang asked herself.

She had to admit the instinct of human nature: people always seek advantage and avoid harm, and crave power.

The Lu family holds a significant position in the Night Glow Empire, but compared to the princes and kings of the Cloud Peak Empire, they are still far inferior.

Lu Xiao clearly had better options, so why did he stay with the Lu family?

Lu Xiao looked down at her for a long time, gently stroked her fair cheek, and chuckled as he asked, "Does the Mistress think Shen Li and Jia Lan are happy sitting in those positions?"

Shen Tang was taken aback by his sudden change of topic, then shook her head, "As for Shen Li... I can't say for sure. To be honest, I still can't see through him. No matter how much he loves or trusts someone, he will never completely open his heart."

“But I think he was born to be in that position. Whether he was forced or willing, he shouldn’t give up the throne for anything else. As for Jialan…” she thought for a moment, “I think he must be unhappy.”

“Jialan has never been interested in power. Whether it’s inheriting the throne or becoming the high priest, it’s all a burden to him… He probably just wants to live freely,” Shen Tang guessed.

Lu Xiao looked at her intently and said gently, "The female master is right. Everyone's choices are different, and this is my choice."

The world is fair.

There are gains and losses.

If you want to gain more, you are destined to lose more.

He was clearly more concerned about the part he would lose.

Shen Tang looked up at him for a long time, then suddenly sniffed, buried her face in his chest, and gently rubbed her fingers against his collar. "Ah Xiao, I love you."

The female's confession was precious and sincere. Lu Xiao felt a soft warmth rise in his heart, like clusters of tiny fireworks blooming in a silent wilderness, stirring ripples in his heart.

He tightened his arms around her, pulling her closer, and kissed her forehead, his voice slightly hoarse, "I know."

Shen Tang looked up and kissed his chin, asking sweetly, "And what about you?"

Lu Xiao was always so gentle and restrained, and he didn't say sweet words very often.

He ruffled her hair, replying with a mixture of helplessness and affection, "I love you too, Tangtang."

Shen Tang was finally satisfied and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.

"Hehe~ Here's another kiss for you."

Lu Xiao chuckled softly, his chest heaving slightly. His eyes, filled with an overwhelming love, gazed at her. At the same time, the fragrance emanating from her made his Adam's apple bob, barely suppressing certain thoughts.

Shen Tang was unusually excited tonight. She looked out the window at the dark sky, where a bright moon hung on the treetops.

The palace is built on a floating cloud island, where the moon appears larger and rounder, and a sea of ​​stars stretches across the deep blue sky, occasionally streaked by shooting stars, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

Shen Tang yawned, her voice soft, "I have a feeling this match won't be too uneventful; something unexpected might happen."

Suddenly remembering something, she asked, "By the way, how is the eldest prince doing?"

“I haven’t paid much attention, but I heard he’s been quite well-behaved. Ever since Queen Bi Yu was executed, he’s been confined to the palace. People who used to support him have all fallen out, so he shouldn’t be able to cause any trouble.”

Shen Tang lowered her eyes and pondered, feeling somewhat emotional. "This eldest prince is both pitiful and hateful. He has fallen from heaven to hell, and he must be feeling terrible... But his obedience makes people feel something is not right."

But then again, he's disabled now, so he can't do anything he wants to do!
Lu Xiao ruffled her hair. "Sweetie, don't think too much. Go to sleep."

His voice seemed even hoarser, as if he was trying his best to restrain himself.

Shen Tang's heart stirred slightly, and she looked up at him. The man's expression remained gentle and composed, but under the warm light, his eyes appeared increasingly dark and bloodshot, his breathing was somewhat heavy, and his neck and ears were flushed.

Shen Tang suddenly remembered that his heat cycle had not completely ended, and he was still emitting a strong scent. The fact that the two of them were so close to each other was both a great temptation and a punishment for him.

If it were Xiao Jin or Xue Yinzhou, she wouldn't have had the chance to say so much.

Shen Tang found his serious and restrained demeanor incredibly adorable, and secretly chuckled to herself, pretending not to know anything.

A delicate hand slipped inside his collar, and with innocent, bewildered eyes, she asked naively, "Xiao, why is your face so red? Are you feeling unwell?"

"..."

Through the thin fabric, one could clearly feel the firm, full muscles beneath the fingertips, followed by a taut abdomen. The distinct grooves beneath the palm conveyed a sense of power that seemed ready to burst forth, along with a hint of danger.

Lu Xiao groaned. Heaven knows how sensitive and fragile his self-control was at times like this.

Being able to stay in bed with her and behave himself is something a normal male wouldn't do.

She deliberately teased and provoked him like that.

What a...bad cat.

"Tangtang." Lu Xiao grabbed her reckless hand, took a deep breath, looked down at her dangerously, and said in a low, hoarse voice, "My patience has its limits."

He is not a saint.

Ultimately, he's just an ordinary male.

The skin beneath my palm felt tight and burning hot.

Lu Xiao's usually steady breathing became erratic, filled with labored gasps.

Seeing that he was struggling to hold back, Shen Tang leaned closer and said softly, "Let me help you."

A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Xiao's eyes, but he quickly understood what she meant.

He didn't stop.

He covered her hand with his large hand, his eyes somewhat unfocused.

After what seemed like an eternity, he frowned slightly, buried his face in her neck, and whispered helplessly, "It's in the drawer..."

Shen Tang quickly went to get it.

Soon, he let out a muffled groan, and the waves subsided.

Lu Xiao felt much better.

He lowered his head and kissed her, then took her hand and gently rubbed it.

Shen Tang blushed and her heart raced. Gradually, she felt sleepy and fell asleep in his arms.

The test date arrived in the blink of an eye.

Whether as the monarch of a neighboring country or Lu Xiao's partner, Shen Tang naturally sat in the best position.

The empire's high-ranking officials, media representatives, and numerous envoys from neighboring countries all arrived.

The Azure Sky King led the prince, princess, and several outstanding contestants to the front of the stage and delivered a lengthy speech as the opening ceremony.

Shen Tang sat in the first row and saw many people.

What surprised her most was that the eldest prince, Tianlin, had also come.

He sat in a wheelchair, looking to be in good spirits, but things had changed, and the domineering arrogance of yesteryear was long gone.

Shen Tang also noticed a man with long, dark blue hair sitting in the main seat opposite him. He was pale and looked unwell, but he exuded a noble and powerful aura, and the surrounding envoys treated him with great respect.

If I'm not mistaken, this should be the Night King, one of the three kings, whose race is the Dark Flame Phoenix, and who was also a member of the former royal family of the Cloud Peak Empire.

This man was younger than I had imagined; he looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old.

He seemed to notice the gaze directed at him, paused in his conversation, and turned to look.

Their eyes met briefly in the air.

Yuan Ye Wang looked at Shen Tang with some surprise, raised his eyebrows slightly, revealed a meaningful expression, and curled his lips into a slightly flirtatious smile.

Shen Tang quickly and awkwardly looked away, pretending she hadn't seen anything.

Oh dear, I got caught peeping at someone, that's really embarrassing.

On the other side, in the main seat, was a middle-aged woman with long silver-gray hair.

She has exquisite and aloof features, with a cold and extraordinary aura. In particular, her silver eyes seem to contain a cold glint, giving people a sense of noble inviolability.

This must be the legendary Sky-Splitter King.

Behind the Sky King was a young man with short silver-gray hair, who looked like he had just come of age.

His appearance was somewhat similar to that of the Sky King; he was equally young and handsome, with a pair of silver-orange eyes, but his gaze was gentler and more youthful, occasionally glancing in a certain direction.

Shen Tang followed his gaze and found that he was looking at the Azure Sky King—or more accurately, at Tian Xi behind the Azure Sky King, with a hidden and melancholy love in his eyes.

She immediately realized that this must be the second prince, Xingye.

The second prince, Xingye, exchanged a few words with his mother and then left under the displeased gaze of the Sky-Splitting King.

Shen Tang's gossipy nature was immediately ignited, and she secretly sent a wisp of her spiritual power to him, following him stealthily.

Three thousand words~
I really couldn't keep up with staying up late these days. My brain felt really foggy. I was so sleepy last night that I went to bed first. I got up this morning to write something, and my mind feels pretty clear!

As always, my darlings, if you don't see an update by midnight in the future, you don't need to wait anymore.

Sometimes I just can't keep going, so I can only write according to my physical condition. I might write after I wake up in the morning, so please read it after you wake up in the morning.