"A true powerhouse gets angry when rejected once, Qin Yuhan," Crown Prince Tianlong said, his gaze cold and a menacing light flickering in his eyes. "Reject them a second time, and they kill."
"This prince will stay here. I will give you one day to consider my offer."
"If you still refuse after one day... this prince is merciful and never kills. However, I can’t guarantee what my men might do to some innocent commoners."
"Take this day to think it over carefully."
Having said that, Crown Prince Tianlong turned and left, leaving Qin Yuhan rooted to the spot, biting her lip in silent abhorrence.
Qin Yuhan left the Chief Minister’s residence with a terrible expression. She was no longer in the mood to visit any jade shop and instead trudged with heavy steps toward the Royal Palace.
Just as she reached her loft in the palace courtyard, a small figure leaped out and burrowed straight into her arms. Who else could it be but the little one?
"Mommy, sleep with me tonight," the little one said brightly. "It’s been so long since I’ve slept while hugging Mommy. I love how soft it feels. It’s the best."
"Baby..." Qin Yuhan looked up, her smile forced. "Why did you suddenly think to sleep with Mommy today?"
The little one pondered for a moment before saying, "Because my gut tells me you’re unhappy, Mommy."
Qin Yuhan froze for a second, then forced another smile. "Not at all."
"I don’t believe you," the little one said, hopping out of Qin Yuhan’s arms and scampering away, their tiny legs moving like the Wheels of Wind and Fire.
Qin Yuhan sat in her room, as silent and still as a stone. A short while later, the little one returned, pulling Wu Tian along.
"Baby says you’re unhappy? What’s wrong?" Wu Tian asked with concern the moment he arrived.
"Nothing," Qin Yuhan replied flatly.
"Really?" Wu Tian looked her up and down. "There’s a trace of dark energy between your brows. It seems like you’ve run into some trouble."
"When I say it’s nothing, it’s nothing," Qin Yuhan stated firmly. "Don’t worry about it."
A Four-Star Empire! Crown Prince Tianlong! What’s more, his trump cards seem to surpass even those of a Four-Star Empire. I can’t let Wu Tian get involved!
"Alright, if you say it’s nothing, then it’s nothing," Wu Tian said with a smile.
But the matter was not going to end so simply. Wu Tian was just playing along.
"Since you’re fine, I’ll take my leave."
With that, Wu Tian turned and left.
In the room, Qin Yuhan sat silently, her heart a mess of conflict. She was relieved she had successfully deceived Wu Tian. But at the same time, she was sad. Does he really care so little about me? Was it that easy to trick him into leaving?
「A day passed in a flash.」
In the pre-dawn darkness, Qin Yuhan slipped out of the Royal Palace, unnoticed. She didn’t realize that she was being followed by Wu Tian and the little one. Wu Tian had intended to come alone, but the little one had stayed up all night, insisting on joining him. He’d had no choice but to agree. Still, the little one’s filial devotion was quite precious.
Finally, Wu Tian, carrying the little one, followed Qin Yuhan to the Chief Minister’s residence.
His expression turned cold. Performing a quick divination, he instantly understood what was happening.
Someone dares to covet my wife? It doesn’t matter who he is. I will make him less than human.
After Qin Yuhan entered the residence and reached the rear courtyard, a servant named Ah Da saw her and immediately rushed to wake Crown Prince Tianlong. At that moment, inside a luxurious room, three other women were on the Crown Prince’s bed with him. After the previous night’s battle, his legs were weak.
"Crown Prince Tianlong! Crown Prince Tianlong! Miss Qin Yuhan is here, you must hurry..."
SLAP!
Crown Prince Tianlong got out of bed and rewarded Ah Da with a slap across the face. Ah Da didn’t dare resist and could only accept the blow obediently.
"Do you know why this prince hit you?" he asked. "This prince was sleeping soundly, and you had the audacity to wake me. For that, you had to be hit. Of course, if Qin Yuhan had arrived and you hadn’t come to wake me, you would have been hit as well. This slap was your destiny. You had no choice but to endure it."
Crown Prince Tianlong spoke coldly. At the same time, he kicked the three sleeping women awake and snarled, "You three bitches, get up and help me dress! You, be my chamber pot—open your mouth! You, get my clothes. And you, help me wash up!"
A long while later, refreshed and full of energy, Crown Prince Tianlong finally met with Qin Yuhan.
"Miss Qin, it seems you’ve made a decision?" Crown Prince Tianlong was strikingly handsome. Based on his looks alone, many women would be drawn to him. After all, most women judged a man purely by his appearance. He gazed at Qin Yuhan and said, "Tell this prince your decision."
Qin Yuhan’s expression turned icy. "I choose... to end my own life."
"What?" Crown Prince Tianlong couldn’t believe what he was hearing.
"I would rather die than be possessed by a man like you," Qin Yuhan stated calmly.
"You..." Crown Prince Tianlong was enraged. A man like him? What kind of man was he? He couldn’t see a single thing wrong with himself. In terms of looks, he could arrange clandestine nightly meetings with countless young ladies, and even married women. In terms of background, countless women shamelessly threw themselves at him, desperate for any connection. How was a man like him not good enough? Crown Prince Tianlong truly couldn’t comprehend it.
"Well said," Wu Tian declared, arriving with the little one in his arms.
The little one, nestled in Wu Tian’s embrace, clapped their hands and added, "Mommy, I’m so proud of you."
Crown Prince Tianlong hadn’t expected Wu Tian to show up. But he wasn’t worried. He clapped his hands as well, and in an instant, black-clad figures swarmed the area, ready to ensure Wu Tian would never leave.
Sizing Wu Tian up, Crown Prince Tianlong had to admit the man’s handsome features were not inferior to his own. However, there was a difference. Wu Tian’s was a genuine, sunny attractiveness, while his own, upon closer inspection, was a more effeminate kind of beauty.
Crown Prince Tianlong stepped forward and smiled. "I must admit, you’re quite impressive. Let’s introduce ourselves properly. I am Tianlong, Crown Prince of Qian Zhong, a Four-Star Country."
"I have no interest in knowing you," Wu Tian said mercilessly. "Are you going to kill yourself, or should I beat you to death? Or... I could make you less than human."
"You have a strange sense of humor." Crown Prince Tianlong’s mouth twitched, surprised by the sharpness of Wu Tian’s words. He still managed a smile. "Since you’ve given me a few choices, this prince shall offer you a few as well."
"First, divorce your wife."
"Second, Wu Tian, you will become my dog."
"Third... if I can’t have her, no one can. Wu Tian, you will kill Qin Yuhan yourself."
Qin Yuhan stared coldly at Crown Prince Tianlong, thinking he was not just brutal, but a complete psychopath.
Wu Tian looked at Crown Prince Tianlong with equal coldness. "It seems a man like you truly deserves to die."