Chapter 124 – Was it intense last night?

Translator: ChuRen/ YuQiChen

Shen Yanxia turned out to be the protagonist of this world.

In his previous life, just like in this life, he appeared loyal to the royal family on the surface but secretly built a rebel army in Hongyu Star, conquering the Empire Star and ascending to the most prestigious position.

He felt indebted to Tang Xiaobai, his childhood savior, and although he didn’t have much emotion left for Tang Xiaobai, he still crowned him as the Empress.

As Shen Yanxia rose to become the Emperor of the empire, he gained more and more enemies. During one outing with Tang Xiaobai, they were attacked by enemy forces.

In a critical moment, Tang Xiaobai unhesitatingly used Shen Yanxia as a shield. When the assassin rushed towards him, Tang Xiaobai pushed Shen Yanxia out.

Shen Yanxia had a background in the military and was skilled. He could have easily stopped the assassin, but Tang Xiaobai’s sudden action distracted him, causing a delay in his response, and he ended up getting wounded on his right arm by the assassin.

Although Shen Yanxia was injured, relying on his SSS-class Alpha’s powerful mental and physical abilities, he managed to escape the assassination attempt and save Tang Xiaobai, safely returning to the palace.

However, Shen Yanxia began to doubt Tang Xiaobai’s identity.

The boy who saved him in his childhood was willing to use himself as a shield in the face of danger, rather than face it head-on. Shen Yanxia wondered if the person he cherished, the white moonlight in his heart, would do such a thing.

Seeds of doubt were planted in Shen Yanxia’s heart.

He started to observe Tang Xiaobai.

He discovered that although Tang Xiaobai often mentioned the situation of Tang Shanshan and Madam Luo Xuanling, portraying himself as a pitiful victim, manipulated and isolated by Tang Qing, in reality, Tang Xiaobai was secretly distancing himself from them to protect his reputation as the Empress of the empire.

Madam Luo Xuanling had poisoned the General of the empire, and although Tang Xiaobai couldn’t visit her in prison due to the severity of her crime, he also didn’t want anyone to know he had a criminal mother.

When Shen Yanxia asked if Tang Xiaobai wanted to bring Tang Shanshan to the Empire Star, Tang Xiaobai refused. He claimed it was to avoid affecting Tang Shanshan’s pregnancy. In reality, he didn’t want others to know he had an unwed pregnant sister.

At a banquet, Shen Yanxia had a few Omegas praise Tang Xiaobai while encouraging him to drink, intending to get him drunk. Tang Xiaobai, indeed, became disoriented after being flattered and drank one glass after another. Taking advantage of his inebriation, Shen Yanxia finally asked about the truth from years ago.

It turned out that the person who saved him at the Rose Manor that year was not Tang Xiaobai but Tang Xiaobai’s elder brother.

Tang Xiaobai happened to be hiding behind the manor and witnessed everything.

The boy who had been repeatedly engaged, bullied by half-siblings, used as a pawn for political alliances by his biological father, yet always maintained his kind nature, resilient and brave like an orchid.

It was Tang Qing.

He was the one who, when he was in despair due to blindness, told him not to give up, gently encouraging him to be brave and strong.

He was the one he felt a fondness for at first sight, wanting to spend a lifetime with him.

The one who dazzled him at first sight.

The one who, under the tree, smiled gently, looking up at him, as beautiful as an angel.

The person he fell in love with at first sight, his cherished white moonlight.

From beginning to end,

The only person who made his heart flutter was Tang Qing.

However, unlike in this life, in the previous life, Tang Qing didn’t marry Duke Xie Qingzhi.

When the Empire Star was invaded, his mental state was chaotic, refusing Omega’s comfort and having a mental breakdown, which led to his easy defeat by the SSS-class Alpha, Shen Yanxia.

Shen Yanxia, throughout his life, never found Tang Qing again.

Rumors had it that the Empire’s number one beauty, who had faced many adversities, had long since died in a foreign land.

Thinking of this, Shen Yanxia crushed the cup in his hand expressionlessly.

The shards cut his hands, causing them to bleed profusely.

But he felt nothing.

In this life, with the system, he wouldn’t repeat the mistakes of his previous life.

Tang Qing was still alive in front of him, and there was still time to make amends.

Although he didn’t understand why Tang Qing had married Xie Qingzhi in this life, while in the previous life Tang Qing had not had a third marriage.

He was confident he could win back Tang Qing.

Because he was the protagonist of this small world, and Tang Qing’s original destiny was with him.

The Empire’s strongest Alpha and the Empire’s most beautiful Beta.

They were truly a match made in heaven.

Not to mention, Xie Qingzhi was a doomed man, and the marriage between Tang Qing and Xie Qingzhi was just an accident.

No one was more deserving of Tang Qing than him.

With that in mind, his dark eyes flashed with a fine light, filled with madness and possessiveness, a smile creeping onto his lips, paranoid and eerie.

Tang Qing belonged to him.

…

The next day, Tang Qing arrived at school.

“Tangtang, have you heard? Your ex-husband, General Shen Yanxia, has put righteousness over family.” Wen Lele immediately put on a gossip-filled expression upon seeing Tang Qing, approaching with excitement.

“Lele, he’s not my ex-husband, we’re not even married. At most, he’s a former fiance.” Tang Qing helplessly corrected Wen Lele’s words for the 100th time.

“Oh, that’s not the point. The point is the second part, General Shen Yanxia has put righteousness over family!”

“What did he do now?” Tang Qing asked with little interest.

To be honest, after the breakup, Shen Yanxia unconditionally defended Tang Xiaobai, blurring right and wrong, which greatly disappointed Tang Qing. His perception of Shen Yanxia had been diminishing.

“General Shen Yanxia canceled his engagement with Tang Xiaobai and voluntarily revealed that Tang Xiaobai was also involved in the poisoning incident with Luo Xuanling.”

Upon hearing that this incident involved Tang Bo, Tang Qing immediately raised his head and asked eagerly, “What do you mean? Is my brother’s coma related to Tang Xiaobai?”

Wen Lele nodded and said, “Yes, according to the evidence investigated by General Shen Yanxia, it appears that Tang Xiaobai assisted Luo Xuanling in contacting a pharmacist, helped her keep watch, and together they poisoned General Tang Bo.”

Upon hearing this, Tang Qing felt nauseous.

This family was truly wicked. Tang Bo had no grievances with them, yet they conspired together to poison him.

“Has Tang Xiaobai been arrested now?”

“Yes, the evidence is solid. I heard that General Shen Yanxia directly took Tang Xiaobai into custody at the Imperial Prosecutor’s Office, and the verdict will soon be announced.”

Upon hearing this, Tang Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Tang Xiaobai, who appeared timid, unexpectedly participated in the poisoning incident. Now he was facing the consequences of his actions, sanctioned by the law.

What surprised him was how decisive Shen Yanxia was this time.

Wasn’t he supposed to love Tang Xiaobai to the point of obsession?

Just a few days ago, he was pleading everywhere for leniency regarding Tang Xiaobai’s expulsion from school, and in the blink of an eye, he had him detained, putting righteousness above all else.

He was finding it increasingly difficult to understand what this man was thinking.

However, Tang Qing didn’t care about this inexplicable ex-fiance and what he was thinking.

All those who had harmed his family were receiving their due retribution, which put his mind at ease.

Now, he just wanted to live a good life with his brother and Xie Qingzhi.

Speaking of Xie Qingzhi… Tang Qing’s face couldn’t help but blush again.

He couldn’t help but shift uncomfortably in his seat.

“Tangtang, what does this movement mean?” Wen Lele, as an avid gossiper, may not have seen a pig run, but he had seen countless pigs running amuck.

“Well, it’s just, you know, moving a bit after sitting for a while…” Tang Qing awkwardly avoided Wen Lele’s scrutinizing gaze, afraid of revealing too much.

“Oh, let me see my little beauty. Why does your neck, which was glowing white yesterday, seem a bit discolored today?” Wen Lele lowered his voice, leaning in close to Tang Qing’s ear, his eyes sparkling mischievously, “It was quite intense last night, right? His Grace Xie Qingzhi seems like a very passionate Alpha, did he give you a hard time?”

“What are you talking about?” Tang Qing pushed Wen Lele away, not wanting to continue this topic.

However, Wen Lele grabbed Tang Qing’s hand and carefully examined it, exclaiming, “Oh my, my little beauty, these fair and delicate hands of yours are covered in bite marks.”

Wen Lele wasn’t exaggerating.

Tang Qing hadn’t noticed earlier, but his fair and slender wrists were covered in numerous bite marks.

It was clear he had been passionately loved by a man.

Embarrassed, Tang Qing pulled his hand back, feeling awkward.

He had actually gotten drunk last night from just one alcoholic drink.

He even took the initiative to kiss His Grace Xie Qingzhi.

Then he was pinned down by His Grace Xie Qingzhi on the bed…

And now his whole body ached, almost feeling like he needed to take sick leave and skip class.

“Tsk tsk tsk, little beauty, with that slender waist of yours, still managing to come to class while unwell, quite impressive.” Wen Lele teased, “His Grace Xie Qingzhi seems quite fierce, did he almost break your waist with his strength?”

“Stop talking…” Tang Qing was beyond embarrassed.

This morning, when he looked down, his waist was indeed covered in handprints, a purplish hue all over.

Tang Qing couldn’t stand Wen Lele’s scrutinizing gaze. When class was over, he made an excuse to shake off Wen Lele and walked alone on the road.

“Tangtang.”

A deep male voice sounded, and a handsome Alpha who had been waiting for Tang Qing for a while appeared.

Tang Qing had just heard this voice yesterday. He reluctantly quickened his pace, not wanting to acknowledge the man behind him.

But Shen Yanxia seemed oblivious and instead grabbed Tang Qing’s arm, speaking urgently:

“Tangtang, I’ve called off the engagement with Tang Xiaobai. I’m here to find you.”

Tang Qing couldn’t help but roll his eyes dramatically.

“General Shen, we’ve already gone our separate ways, and I’m married now. You don’t need to report to me about ending engagements with anyone.”

Tang Qing forcefully shook off the man, pulled his hand away, and continued walking forward without looking back.

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through the back of his neck.

Tang Qing’s consciousness gradually blurred, and he fainted.

Someone behind him, as if anticipating this moment, reached out to catch Tang Qing, whispering softly:

“Tangtang, you belong to me.”

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