Who understands? The aloof female ruler always flirts without even realizing it.

Meeting his gaze, the boy's playful smile faded, his tone calm yet his attitude unwavering:

"He bullied you."

When those ever-affectionate peach blossom eyes lost their warmth, Kalandel was startled to realize that when the usually gentle and affectionate lord was not smiling, he exuded such a strong sense of aggression.

My heart felt like it was being squeezed tightly and then released by something.

Without any strong emotional expression, he simply gently placed his hand on Shen Yan's back, his fingertips trembling slightly, yet his grip was very tight.

"thank you."

Those usually calm and undisturbed blue eyes held an unprecedented focus and tenderness.

There were no tears, no many words, but this restrained emotion only served to highlight his complex feelings.

Not quite comfortable in this situation, Shen Yan grabbed his slightly cool fingers and squeezed them hard, a mischievous smile returning to her face:

"Simply saying thank you isn't enough."

The atmosphere was so nice, and he didn't want the other person's attention to be entirely on some irrelevant trash bug, so he lifted his skirt to reveal his white thighs and started spouting flirtatious remarks to deliberately seduce her:

"Little Yan Yan is waiting to serve you, my darling wife..."

The last trace of gloom in my heart brought by Samuel's news completely dissipated.

Karandal's Adam's apple bobbed as he tucked a strand of hair behind his ear and leaned closer to Shen Yan, a faint warmth, reserved solely for the other person, seeping into his cool voice.

"How does Xiaoyan want to serve me?"

……

Unfortunately, before he could even taste his wife's sweetness, his private communicator rang at an inopportune moment.

"Ugh, so annoying! Why do bugs keep ruining my plans today?!"

He glanced angrily at the caller ID, a rare, grim expression flashing across his face.

"What's wrong?"

Sensing his sudden change in emotion, the female insect propped herself up and asked.

Slightly annoyed, Shen Yan rubbed his temples and answered the call, his tone immediately becoming obedient: "Father-in-law."

A gentle yet authoritative voice came from the other end: "Ayan, have you forgotten something?"

"You promised before that you would bring Kalandall back for me to see once he recovered from his injury."

Shen Yan: "..."

I've completely forgotten about it.

In the past few days, his mind had been completely occupied by the cool yet adorable female insect in his arms, and he hadn't thought about anything else.

"cough……"

He coughed lightly, trying to cover it up: "I haven't forgotten, I was planning to..."

"It won't take these next two days."

Toses interrupted him, his voice carrying a barely perceptible warmth: "How about tonight? You two come back for dinner together."

After the call ended, Shen Yan stared blankly at Kalandel, his face showing a mix of helplessness and subtle nervousness, as if he were about to introduce his wife to his parents.

"That... was a call from my father-in-law, asking us to get together when we get back tonight."

To meet the male son's female father, Speaker of Parliament Toses?

That person was a pivotal figure in the imperial political arena, known for his seriousness and aloofness. Even a seasoned military general couldn't help but feel a slight tightening in his heart at this moment.

Can I... be recognized by such a being?

He worries that his unpleasant past experiences, his less-than-compliant personality, or any unintentional detail might displease the other person.

Sensing his current worried mood, Shen Yan smiled and stole a kiss on the female insect's lips, his voice soft and reassuring:

"Don't worry, honey. Father-in-law just looks serious; he's actually very easy to talk to. Besides..."

He cupped the female insect's face in his hands, gazing into those slightly uneasy, icy blue eyes, his tone firm:

"I like you, and he will definitely like you too."

……

evening.

Stepping into that heavily guarded yet understatedly luxurious manor, a calm and reserved atmosphere immediately greets you.

Torses sat upright on the velvet sofa in the main seat of the living room, reading StarNet news, his dark brown hair gleaming with a calm sheen under the light.

Although he was middle-aged, time had been remarkably kind to him, leaving few marks on his face except for a few faint lines etched at the corners of his sharp eyes, which only added to the majestic air of a mature female insect.

Hearing the noise, he looked up and noticed the two insects entering the room. His gaze landed precisely on his own child, and a genuine, warm smile instantly filled his deep, light-colored eyes.

"Father!"

Shen Yan walked over quickly and sat down next to Toses naturally, linking his arm with Toses's.

"I've brought Karandal to see you!"

Putting down the personal terminal, Toses patted the back of the baby's hand before turning to look at the female ruler who had followed him in.

The gaze remained gentle, yet it subtly carried the scrutiny of someone in a superior position, lingering calmly on him for a moment, an invisible pressure spreading out.

Taking a few steps forward, Kalandel stopped at an appropriate distance, his upright posture maintaining the demeanor of a female soldier while lowering his posture as a junior. He bowed and greeted her, his voice clear and steady: "Father Mother."

This form of address, though perfectly reasonable, caught the Speaker of Parliament off guard. He silently looked at the other person for two seconds before nodding almost imperceptibly, his tone calm:

"Are your injuries all healed?"

Thank you for your concern, I'm fine now.

Torses was not entirely satisfied with Calander. The young general had a complicated background, a simple life, and a cold and hard personality, which was not the kind of empress he had in mind who could take care of her male ruler.

But... I can't resist Ah Yan's liking for it.

Sensing the awkwardness between the two, Shen Yan started a conversation, his tone subtly affectionate and protective. He reached out and pulled his wife into his arms, smiling as he said:

"Father-in-law, this is the first time I've brought a partner home. Aren't you going to say anything?"

They openly displayed their intimacy.

Seeing the way the child instinctively protected the other, and the deep fusion and entanglement of their spiritual power, the slight sense of distance caused by a lack of understanding dissipated in her heart.

"What does that mean? Do you think someone cleaned up your mess at the male insect punishment center yesterday?"

"If it weren't for me, you'd be sitting in the correctional facility today."

As they were talking, a figure slowly walked down the escalator. The male son walked briskly with a gentle face. His black hair and black eyes were four parts similar to Shen Yan's. Although he was in his middle age, his eyes were clear and transparent, obviously because he had always lived under careful protection.

Shen Jiyun first walked towards Shen Yan with a smile, patted his baby's soft black hair, and then looked at the female soldier with gentle eyes:

"This must be Kalandall. Don't be shy, this is your home from now on."

His sincere smile perfectly eased the tension.

"Father."

Although it was the first time Shen Yan had met his nominal father, he acted as if they were very familiar with each other.

"Father."

Karandal also spoke politely.

Shen Jiyun readily agreed and warmly invited them to the restaurant.

"Alright, alright, stop sitting there. Your food will get cold if you wait for ages."

"Toses, don't keep such a long face. You're making the kids nervous."

With a helpless glance at his male master, the council speaker obediently stood up slowly, his gaze falling back on the female insect's composed face, his tone truly softening:

"Let's go eat first."

Shen Yan immediately smiled and agreed, pulling Karandel to his feet and following behind his parents. As they walked towards the dining room, he whispered in a voice only the two insects could hear:

"See... I told you, the female father is actually very soft-hearted."