Chapter 38: Teasing Yan Jiao

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Ning Lu stopped in her tracks, and she quickly ran back. She picked up Zhu Xue, turned around, and ran off. She was afraid that if she dawdled even a little, the King would change his mind and kill her.

Receiving punishment was always better than losing one’s life.

After the man had finished dealing with Zhu Xue’s matter, he was about to bring Yan Jiao to have a meal when he noticed that Meng Ran was still kneeling on the spot. He said impatiently, “Why are you still kneeling here? Didn’t I tell you to get up?”

“Cousin, I, I’m kneeling here because I have something to report to you.”

“If there’s anything else, we can talk about it after dinner.” With that, the man pulled Yan Jiao past Meng Ran and sat down again, not paying any more attention to his cousin.

The woman sitting next to Yan Jiao tactfully changed her position and even had the maidservant behind her re-arrange the tableware.

The man sat down beside Yan Jiao, satisfied.

“Is there anything you’d like to eat? I’ll ask the chef to make it for you tomorrow.” The man’s voice was gentle and magnetic, making Yan Jiao’s heart itch.

She raised her head and looked at the man’s handsome face. She had the urge to pounce on him, but she restrained her impulses and shook her head.

Her face was red and looked inviting, and the man gently bit her cheek.

Yan Jiao unconsciously covered the area that had been bitten with her hand and looked at the man in a daze.

“You, how can you be like this…” Yan Jiao blurted out, “Who are you? I still don’t know your name…”

“Me?” The man looked at Yan Jiao’s shy expression and his mood was uplifted. “My name is Meng Hui, the King of the Snake Realm.”

“I’m Yan Jiao.” Since it was basic courtesy to exchange names, Yan Jiao also told Meng Hui her name.

“Yes, I’ve known for a while.”

“Then why do you keep calling me ‘woman’? You sound like…” Yan Jiao did not dare to finish her sentence as she felt like she was being overbearing.

“Don’t you human women like this title?” Meng Hui recalled Meng Ying telling him this after she had read the novels about the humans he had brought back.

“I don’t.”

Yan Jiao froze on the spot after she finished speaking. Why did this scene seem like a couple’s act of coquettishness? She was not like this before. It was so unlike her.

Yan Jiao could not figure it out, so she could only assume that her abnormal behavior was because she was in someone else’s territory, so she became more careful, and even her tone of voice was a little gentler.

“Is that so?” Meng Hui did not understand human culture, and as he spoke, his body gradually moved closer to Yan Jiao.

“Yes, at least I don’t like it…” Yan Jiao felt Meng Hui’s presence near her and lowered her head unconsciously. Her already red face became even redder, and she looked even more beautiful.

The people in the hall were all shocked by the way their King treated Yan Jiao, and their minds went blank.

Was this really their King?

Their kings had historically been cold and emotionless, and would only smile at a select cadre of people. They were Kings who were completely indifferent.

Oh my God!

Were they all dreaming?

However, seeing the King’s gentle appearance, everyone could not help but feel jealous and even resent Yan Jiao. Despite that, they did not dare to show it at this moment, for fear of accidentally angering the King again.

After Yan Jiao finished her sentence, she ignored Meng Hui. She stared at the food in front of her and started feel angry at herself.

How could she be so disappointing? She actually spoke to the man who had grabbed her and… and in such a soft voice!

Looking at Yan Jiao’s expression, Meng Hui, who had mistakenly thought that he had made her angry, felt that it was a pity.

He stopped teasing her and clapped his hands.

“Tea,”

Before he could finish his speaking, a maidservant came over to pour tea for him. Then, she stood respectfully to the side, waiting for Meng Hui’s next order.

Seeing that Meng Hui had regained his composure, Yan Jiao hesitated for a moment before asking, “Where are my companions? How can I leave this place?”

“Yes, if you agree to one of my requests, I’ll tell you. How about it?”

“Tell me what your request is.” Yan Jiao was afraid that Meng Hui would take advantage of her, so she cautiously asked what the condition was.

“How about this, have a sip of the tea in my cup and I’ll tell you.” After he finished speaking, he reached out his hand and placed the half-filled cup of tea in front of Yan Jiao.