Chapter 111 – Did you guys sleep with each other?

Translator: ChuRen/ YuQiChen

“An Omega above SS grade?” Xie Qingzhi murmured to himself.

“Yes, just like you. You are a rare SSS grade Alpha, so your rut is different from other ordinary S grade Alphas. Not only does the differentiation occur later, but it is also more difficult to appease.”

“Nowadays, S grade Omegas are so few, and there are almost no SS grade ones. So, no one really knows if there’s anything special about the differentiation of SS grade Omegas.”

“Maybe they differentiate particularly late?”

Although Xie Qingzhi publicly claimed to be an S grade Alpha after differentiation, his actual strength far exceeded that.

He was the only SSS grade Alpha in the Empire.

This was why, even though he was an Alpha like Tang Qing’s foolish ex-fiancé, the S grade Alpha Zheng Nian, he could easily overpower him.

According to the information he gathered, Shen Yanxia, his blind nephew and Tang Qing’s first betrothal partner, was at least an SS grade Alpha, kept secret.

In the entire Imperial Star, there were not more than five people who knew that Xie Qingzhi was an SSS grade Alpha.

Even his biological parents, the Emperor and Empress, were unaware that their seemingly eccentric son, who appeared not to be involved in the power struggles of the royal family, was actually an SSS grade Alpha.

As the second prince of the royal family, the Empress’s only son, his status and power were already high. Therefore, after differentiating into an SSS grade Alpha, he continued to act foolishly, hiding his true strength to avoid attracting the fear of various factions.

However, because he was the only remaining SSS grade Alpha in the Empire, his mental instability during his rut was much more severe than that of an average person.

The Omegas his mother tried to match him with, even if one or two were S grade, had no effect on him at all.

Only an SSS grade Omega could calm him down.

Yet, yesterday, in the company of Tang Qing, breathing in that faint orchid fragrance, his mental state had relaxed significantly.

After a moment of contemplation, Xie Qingzhi spoke seriously, “Tang Qing’s constitution is indeed very special.”

Upon hearing this, Duke Austen also became serious.

Just how special was the constitution of the Empire’s number one beauty to make someone like Xie Qingzhi feel this way? He sat up straight, bringing the communicator closer to his ear.

He listened as His Highness Xie Qingzhi reminisced for a moment, then earnestly stated, “Tang Qing’s body is very fragrant, especially the back of his neck, where there’s a faint, orchid-like scent every day. Getting closer to smell it, the scent becomes even more intense.”

“Like a faint, cold, and secluded orchid scent that drifts in as the winter ice and snow melt, clear and cold in fragrance, yet not overly sweet. I have never smelled such a scent before, so refreshing and soothing. The chaotic pheromones I had were instantly calmed.”

He seemed lost in his memories, murmuring, “And this scent is cool and distant, without a hint of teasing seduction. It’s different from the alluring Omega pheromones outside.”

“So every day, I can’t help but want to hold him close and breathe in for a long time.”

Duke Austen’s mouth twitched, veins bulging on his forehead.

This guy, in the middle of the night, disturbing him while he was getting cozy with a sexy beauty, was he here to show off their affection?

And he was so twisted.

Oh well, Xie Qingzhi was his partner in crime after all.

Unable to kill Xie Qingzhi through the communicator and knowing he couldn’t beat him in a fight either, even though he was a top S grade Alpha, Xie Qingzhi was an SSS grade Alpha.

Duke Austen rolled his eyes silently and said, “This situation is indeed rare, but I can’t judge whether it proves he will differentiate into an Omega.”

“But, that orchid fragrance of his…”

Seeing Xie Qingzhi about to ramble on again about his abnormal wife-sucking habits, Duke Austen quickly changed the subject, asking, “My lord, have you two had any relations?”

Xie Qingzhi hesitated, not answering.

Duke Austen instantly understood.

He knew Xie Qingzhi had lived for over thirty years, holding a high position of power, yet always remained pure. He didn’t understand why Xie Qingzhi was so virtuous; in his view, sexual pleasure was an essential part of life.

Every time he tried to convince Xie Qingzhi to have fun, he was met with disdain.

It seemed like the old tree finally blossomed, and the old house was burning without realizing it.

So Duke Austen smirked mischievously, tactfully suggesting, “Why not take things further? After the joy of intimacy, perhaps you’ll understand your wife better.”

There was a moment of silence on the communicator. Duke Austen thought it had gone silent and couldn’t help but bring it closer to his ear.

“Vulgar and despicable.”

He heard the sound of the communicator being hung up in his ear.

Duke Austen grumbled as he tossed the communicator aside and pulled the beauty beside him closer. Who wanted to listen to an old virgin showing off affections in the middle of the night? It was better to enjoy the fragrance of the beauty in his arms.

This Xie Qingzhi was even more foolish than the idiot sons of landlords from ancient times! He had married such a famous beauty from the Imperial Star, yet he still played around with hugging and cuddling.

Just wouldn’t make a move.

Tsk tsk tsk, what a waste.

Deserves to be a lifelong virgin.

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The next day, Tang Qing woke up to find that the entire Duke’s residence had changed somewhat.

The heavy, dark curtains had been replaced with light blue sheer ones, allowing the morning sunlight to stream into the residence, warming up the surroundings.

Several vases with fresh orchids were placed in the living room, vibrant and dewy with morning droplets still clinging to them.

There were also some fluffy cat-shaped cushions placed on the sofa.

The entire Duke’s residence had become brighter and more relaxed, with a fragrant scent lingering in the air, as if it had been rejuvenated.

Tang Qing looked around in surprise at the changes in the residence.

“Ahem, I just suddenly felt that it was time to change the style of the residence occasionally, so I had it redecorated according to the layout of your studio,” Xie Qingzhi explained somewhat awkwardly.

Tang Qing then noticed that the arrangement of the vases, curtain color, sofa cushions, all resembled his studio.

“Thank you, your grace. I really like it. This kind of Duke’s residence feels more like home,” Tang Qing expressed his appreciation.

Compared to the previously gloomy and aloof Duke’s residence, Tang Qing indeed preferred the current style. A relaxed smile couldn’t help but appear on his face.

Looking at the joyful expression on his wife’s face, Xie Qingzhi’s initial awkwardness and discomfort turned into a subtle sense of joy.

He knew that cats liked warm and dry environments, enjoyed sunbathing and purring, and also liked sharpening their claws on fuzzy furniture. That’s why he deliberately recalled the layout of Tang Qing’s small studio today and had the housekeeper arrange things according to that style.

“What are your plans for today?”

“I plan to finish eating and then go visit the Tang residence.”

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingzhi asked somewhat displeased, “Miss home?”

Was it the Duke’s residence that made Tang Qing feel uncomfortable?

Tang Qing knew that Xie Qingzhi had misunderstood him, so he playfully replied, “The Tang residence is no longer my home. I am now the Duke’s wife.”

“I just want to go back to see my brother.”

Xie Qingzhi had also heard of the eldest son of the Tang family, Tang Bo. Before Shen Yanxia, he was the rising star of the Empire, the youngest Alpha Major General in the Empire, earning many military achievements for the Tang family at just 20 years old, bringing glory to the family.

However, in a battle with the zerg race, an accident occurred with the mecha piloted by Major General Tang Bo. Since the mecha was linked to his mental strength, in order to control the mecha without affecting the battle, Major General Tang Bo, when his mental strength was already exhausted to the limit, forcibly depleted it to drive the mech, resulting in brain damage, leaving him in a coma to this day.

In this decadent and imperial autocratic Empire, Tang Bo was one of the very few people Xie Qingzhi paid attention to.

“Let me accompany you to the Tang residence later. You can bring Tang Bo here, and I will arrange the best medical team to treat him.”

Tang Qing was pleasantly surprised and couldn’t help but ask, “Really, my lord, can I bring my brother here? But this is the Duke’s residence.”

In the Empire, prestigious and ancient royal families like Xie Qingzhi’s paid great attention to family rules and wouldn’t easily allow relatives from the wife’s family to live together, especially when the relative was just an unconscious brother.

“You said it yourself, you are the Duke’s wife. Isn’t it only natural to bring your family to the Duke’s residence?” Xie Qingzhi replied matter-of-factly.

Tang Qing was slightly astonished, not expecting Xie Qingzhi to suggest this voluntarily. However, he was still a bit worried whether such an action would lead to gossip in the royal family.

“What’s the big deal about this? No one has ever dared to question the decisions made by Xie Qingzhi.” Xie Qingzhi probably understood Tang Qing’s concerns but didn’t care in the slightest.

He was Tang Qing’s husband and the Maine Coon’s shit-shovelling officer¹How I missed this title.

To properly care for such a large and beautiful Maine Coon, besides preparing a good living environment, it was also important to take care of the cat’s feelings.

Reuniting his wife and family, ensuring they were happy, was what mattered most. The idle gossip outside was just air.

“The royal family has the most top-notch medical team here, definitely more professional than the Tang family’s. We’ll have your brother undergo a comprehensive examination later, maybe he can recover even faster.” Xie Qingzhi, seeing how much Tang Qing cared for his brother, carefully considered Tang Bo’s well-being.

Tang Qing realized for the first time that Xie Qingzhi’s complete disregard for idle gossip was actually a great advantage.

Being able to move his comatose brother from the Tang family, under his own care, was truly a pleasant surprise for him.

Previously, the doctors hired by the Tang family had all concluded that Tang Bo’s condition was difficult to treat. He could only maintain his life like a vegetable, slowly recovering on his own.

Everyone speculated that Tang Bo wouldn’t have a chance to wake up.

However, Xie Qingzhi didn’t give up on him like others did, promising to bring in the best medical team.

Tang Qing suddenly had a premonition.

Maybe after leaving the Tang residence, his brother could really wake up?

He truly hoped his brother could recover soon.

Tang Qing gratefully nodded to Xie Qingzhi, unable to hide a smile, his face filled with genuine joy.

As Xie Qingzhi looked at Tang Qing’s glowing delicate face, his mind wandered:

If Tang Qing did differentiate into an Omega, their compatibility would surely be very high.

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  How I missed this title ↩︎