âIt seems the little rascal has won everyone over while Iâm not aware. I might as well make him the king that way if heâs so popular, that way the throne is secured.â
First Elder visibly flinched as his mouth twitched at the jab. Itâs no secret to this old timer that Bai Xiachen doesnât want to rule over the Demon Realm, otherwise why else would Di Cang say that?
Taking a few steps back: âThis... His Highness wonât let me go if he finds out Iâm the cause.â
âHmph, itâs not a problem to side with Xiachen in front of me, but remember who is really in charge of the Demon Realm right now!â Di Cangâs sourly states this, not willing to lose face despite being a wife slave.
Wiping some of the sweat off his forehead, First Elder felt troubled and caught in a bind. âOf course Your Majesty, I will only side with you in the future and not the prince. I will especially side with you when the queen gets involved.â
However, instead of getting happy and lighting up, Di Cangâs mood only grew dimmer: âIt seems my words never got through to your head. Whether it is Xiachen or me, everyone must side with my wife when caught in an argument! If my wife says one then you canât say two, do you understand?!â
In short, heâs allowed to lecture the boy if Bai Yanâs not involved, otherwise they must support whatever the demon queen says if she does.
Almost wanting to roll his old eyes at the contradicting order now, First Elder wanted to facepalm himself: âYes, yes, of course Your Majesty.â
âMmm,â only then did the demon king remove his gaze from the troubled senior.
Mu Xue whoâs been lifelessly lying on the ground didnât miss that proclamation of course. This was equivalent to a second punch in her gut, making the girl puke blood due to the unwilling frustration she felt.
Red Leaf on the other hand remained silent to one side. Sheâs also feeling guilty and complex inside. If she had known Bai Yan would be this favored before the king then the woman wouldâve long come to report Mu Xueâs crime and scheme. Now the damage has been and she could never repair what has been done, nor could she revive her own dead brother as a result.....
Iâm partly responsible for my little brotherâs death, Iâm at fault too!
Understanding this much, the pained older sister closed her eyes and placed all the guilt on herself. However, the cold gaze coming out of Di Cang instantly brought her back to reality and the situation she was still in.
âAlthough you were forced by Mu Xue to do what you did, it doesnât change the fact that you conspired to harm the royal family. For that, I wonât forgive you.â
âI understand Your Majesty, I know what to do.â Showing a bitter smile, Red Leaf didnât mind dying today. Sheâs already lost the only family she had left in this world. What point was there to keep living?
âAlright,â Di Cang then shifts his gaze over to the lump of meat nearby, âbut, as an act of mercy from me, I will give you one last chance to get revenge for your family! No matter what you do to this traitor of the leopard tribe, I wonât intervene!â
An inexplicable light burst forward from Red Leafâs eye then. She couldnât stop her body from trembling because this was exactly what she wanted right now. Before she only beat Mu Xue to a pulp, not go for her life. Now sheâs gotten permission!
The king is willing to give me this chance?
YES! YES! I will make this vile witch pay for what she did to my brother! I will let her know what it means to suffer!