Who Said My Wife Is A Demon! - Chapter 40

Yang Sifei’s expression was subtle, holding back for a while.

Originally, he was going to instinctively mock the old emperor a bit, but upon second thought, that seemed to be Miss Luo’s father. He could only tactfully change the subject and ask, “Was Emperor of Liang not very kind to his children before?”

Tan Xiang replied coldly, “Young miss has no father-daughter affection for the Liang Emperor, so you don’t need to be cautious. As for why the princes are rebelling, it’s due to multiple reasons, not just the Liang Emperor’s personality.”

Yang Shifei nodded. The royal family’s internal power struggles were indeed not something easily explained in a few words.

“But wouldn’t the Liang Emperor notice the third prince’s actions to disrupt the empire?”

“The princes have their own means, and framing each other is common. The Liang Emperor is happy to see it.”

“Why?”

“Because the crown prince hasn’t been decided yet, and the Liang Emperor wants to see what each prince can achieve.”

“…Is that so.”

Yang Shifei had no words to respond. It was no wonder they were family…. except for Miss Luo.

After some thought, he asked, “But the Murk is extremely dangerous. The black jade cannot completely block it. Wouldn’t the third prince face consequences for using it so freely?”

Tan Xiang shook her head. “Murk is not a plague; it doesn’t spread widely. But if he thinks he can use it casually, he will face a tragic outcome.”

…

The two of them chatted idly in the medicinal room for a while. After applying the medicinal ointment, they returned to the study.

Luo Xian’er sat at the desk, calmly reviewing a pile of confidential reports, occasionally writing down a few notes.

Yue Rui was lying bored on the table, her gaze distant, like a child forced by her parents to study.

“Are you both alright?” Yang Shifei returned and broke the silence, meeting the eyes of both women.

Yue Rui’s eyes lit up first, and she quickly came over, affectionately taking his hand.

“Brother, let’s go home~” Yue Rui pouted, her voice soft and sticky. “It’s so boring here.”

Yang Shifei felt a shiver. When this girl acted spoiled, it was really a bit hard to bear.

Also, the gaze from behind him felt even more piercing.

Trying to stay calm, he looked at the young lady across from him.

“Rest assured, young master. Go home and rest well,” Luo Xian’er said, closing the confidential reports. Her gaze remained gentle. “I’ll handle the remaining matters properly. I’ll come to you when there’s something to discuss.”

Yang Shifei sighed in relief. “Don’t push yourself too hard either.”

Luo Xian’er nodded slightly, watching them leave.

“…”

Tan Xiang came to her side with a strange look on her face.

“Miss, the demon cat indeed resides in Young Master’s home. She has hardly left his side these past few days.”

“She mentioned it to me.” Luo Xian’er remained calm. “This little demon cat is unpredictable, but she genuinely cares for the young master. You don’t need to worry about her causing him harm.”

“That’s not what I meant…”

“It’s fine for him to have the young girl live in the house.” Luo Xian’er shook her head. “This demon cat is naturally pure; nothing inappropriate will happen. Besides, having one of our kind guarding the young master makes him safer.”

Tan Xiang opened her mouth, hesitated before asking, “Miss, have you… tasted him?”

The indifferent expression on Luo Xianer’s face vanished, replaced by a hint of embarrassment in her beautiful eyes. “I….only due to certain circumstances that I… had no choice.”

The atmosphere in the study turned a bit awkward.

After a moment of silence, Tan Xiang asked in a low voice, “Miss, I wanted to ask, how do you plan to arrange for him in the future?”

“…”

Luo Xian’er took a moment to compose herself, soon regaining her calm. “Young Master Yang has done us a great favor and deserves to be treated well. If anything arises in the future, we should discuss it with him directly, without hiding anything. When Mo Li returns, she can also try to get to know him.”

“Understood.” Tan Xiang hesitated. “And the assessment period for that marriage contract…”

Luo Xian’er’s eyes lowered slightly. “To the public, Young Master Yang and I are already engaged. The assessment period doesn’t matter anymore.”

Tan Xiang gave her a complex look. “When will the wedding take place?”

“It’s too early for that,” Luo Xian’er’s tone was slightly flustered as she hurriedly shook her head. “We are not at that stage yet.”

Tan Xiang nodded, feeling inexplicably relieved.

“Miss, several sects and clans have been infiltrated by Murk recently, seemingly the work of the third prince.”

“These royal brothers are still so ridiculous.”

Luo Xian’er’s expression turned colder as she glanced over the confidential reports. “Inciting unrest everywhere, he seems to want to undermine the martial foundation of the Liang Empire, destabilizing the last bit of stability in this dynasty. Paying such a high price, yet he fails to realize that if anything goes wrong, he won’t be the one sitting on the throne.”

Tan Xiang leaned closer. “Shall we intervene?”

“Unless he targets us, there’s no need to get involved. The other princes won’t sit idly by, and the Liang Emperor will make his own decisions.” Luo Xian’er pondered for a moment. “Our current goal should be solely focused on the Sacred Martial Stone.”

Tan Xiang sensed something and exclaimed softly, “Miss, are you suggesting…”

“To establish a sect, to seize the Saint Weapon.”

Luo Xian’er ran her fingers over the writing on the paper, her beautiful eyes shining. “This sect shall be named ‘Fallen Moon Pavilion’.”

…

Yang Shifei led Yue Rui back home.

As soon she arrived at the hall, the little girl let go of his arm and stretched cutely.

Yang Shifei couldn’t help but laugh. “Were you pretending to be clingy just now?”

“I have to make them envy me.” Yue Rui pouted, her hands on her hips. “Two bad women.”

Yang Shifei chuckled. “But didn’t you say Miss Luo and the others are good people?”

“Humph, I regret it now.”

Yue Rui sat down nonchalantly, swinging her embroidered shoes under her skirt.

Yang Shifei was curious. “I was only gone for one night, why did you run to the Luo Mansion to ask questions?”

Yue Rui’s eyes flickered, and she involuntarily lowered her head, whispering, “I just… didn’t want anything to happen to you.”

Yang Shifei chuckled and couldn’t help but pat her head. “Thanks, little girl.”

A slight smile appeared on Yue Rui’s lips, seeming somewhat pleased.

Seeing her not resisting his touch, Yang Shifei felt a warmth in his heart, as if he had adopted an adorable little cat.

“By the way, what did you and Miss Luo talk about in the study?”

“We just talked about you, and she told me to rest assured and be a good maid to you, and to protect you more in the future.” Yue Rui snorted again. “I don’t need her to tell me, I’ll protect the dual cultivation partner myself.”

Yang Shifei: “?”

But before he could say anything, Yue Rui glanced at the robe he hadn’t changed out of yet and quickly got up.

“You look miserable right now, go change your clothes.”

“Ah, okay.”

Yang Shifei was quickly pushed back into his room and changed into clean clothes.

But as soon as he turned around, he realized that Yue Rui had somehow appeared behind him, staring at him intently.

“How did you get in here?”

“Wanted to see you.” Yue Rui’s eyebrows furrowed slightly. “You’re quite injured.”

Yang Shifei adjusted his collar and smiled. “It’s nothing. I’ve applied medicine, and I should be almost fine in a day or two.”

Yue Rui opened her mouth slightly, but then silently swallowed back what she wanted to say.

His injuries weren’t healed yet, so she didn’t want to bother him to make noodles for her.

“You… just sit and rest for now.” Yue Rui suddenly pulled him to the table and made him sit down, her little face filled with seriousness. “I’ll cook noodles for you.”

Yang Shifei was surprised. This girl can cook?

But seeing her eager expression, he didn’t want to refuse, so he nodded with a smile.

Watching the girl hurry away, he turned his head back towards the direction of the bed.

The previously empty space was now occupied by a large, new bed.

It must have been sent by Tan Xiang yesterday. The carpenters in East City were indeed quick.

Yang Shifei was about to go to the guest room to bring back the bedding and other items, but when he got up and took a closer look, he found that the bed was neatly made, with even the new quilt neatly folded, without a single crease.

“This…”

Yang Shifei’s mind stirred, and he soon chuckled softly.

Although the maid was always cold and aloof, she was very good at taking care of people.