Chapter 172: Chapter 172 - 166: He Excels at Serving Lessons

The man was tall and upright, with a cold and steady demeanor. His features were exceptionally deep and handsome, possessing the appeal of an incredibly mature man, making it impossible for people to look away.

Shen Tang couldn’t help but stare at Lu Xiao for a long time, almost forgetting the reason she came here.

Lu Xiao’s aura was very different from other Beast Husbands.

He was usually very considerate to her, but there was hidden distance.

Even after being together for so long, whenever Shen Tang faced Lu Xiao alone, she would still carry a hint of fear, feeling instinctively tense.

"I’m sorry to bother you tonight, but I have something I’d like to ask you."

"This is the first time you have sought me out privately." Lu Xiao put down the documents in his hand, his deep gaze falling on her. His voice was low and clear, without much inflection.

Shen Tang inexplicably sensed another meaning, but she didn’t dwell on it.

Lu Xiao’s gaze fell upon the female at the doorway; she was still wearing her usual light white robe, with thick, black hair neatly cascading over her shoulders, highlighting her fair and healthy skin, delicate features, reddish and soft lips, the kind that would captivate any male.

He thought:

She is very pretty.

Shen Tang said awkwardly, "You’re usually busy, so I didn’t want to disturb you too much."

"Allocating time to accompany the Female Master is the duty of a male beast," Lu Xiao said. "You can come to me anytime you wish to find me."

He considerately asked, "May I know why the Female Master sought me today?"

Shen Tang paused for a moment and asked, "Were the words you said at the ceremony your true thoughts?"

"What do you think?" Lu Xiao looked at her, responding with a question instead.

Shen Tang spoke honestly, "In fact, after returning from the contaminated lands during the spaceship explosion, I thought you would immediately return to your family. I didn’t expect you would come back to find me."

Lu Xiao looked at her deeply and spoke slowly, "The Lu family descendants will only be loyal to one Master. In my life, I, Lu Xiao, will only serve one Female Master."

"Betrayal does not exist."

"..." Shen Tang had read the original work and understood the loyalty of the Lu family.

Each generation of Lu family descendants would only be loyal to the monarch they chose.

In victory or defeat, they never abandon their loyalty.

They are lifelong companions to their partners, unless their partner commits an unforgivable significant mistake, they will never abandon and leave them.

There have been many Empresses in the Empire’s history. Every Empress, upon ascending the throne, would inevitably marry the strongest heir of the Lu family, which has become a customary tradition in the Empire.

When the Wife Master and the Monarch are one, every Family Head of the Lu family would devote everything to support the Monarch’s ascent and maintain the Monarch’s rule.

Becoming the Female Monarch’s most solid shield and the sharpest spear.

But in the original work, this honor did not belong to her; Lu Xiao’s loyalty was to the female protagonist, Shen Qingli.

Shen Tang sighed lightly, "I know the loyalty of the Lu family, and I understand the kind intentions of the Lu family patriarch. In anyone’s eyes, I am not your best choice... Even in my own plan, you would eventually bring up the matter of divorce with me."

Lu Xiao gazed at her and spoke seriously, "The family rule of the Lu family is, only widowhood, no divorce."

Shen Tang was speechless, her throat rolled slightly, feeling somewhat dry.

Lu Xiao suddenly stood up and walked to her.

He raised his hand and brushed a strand of smooth black hair beside her ear, placed it on the tip of his nose to sniff, speaking softly,

"The Female Master should not doubt my loyalty; you should also believe in my choice."

Shen Tang was startled by the man’s sudden action, instinctively stepping back, her back pressed against the closed door.

Lu Xiao placed one hand on the door, towering over her with his exceptionally tall stature, Shen Tang found herself pressed against his chest.

Lu Xiao slightly leaned down, his eyes lowered to see her slightly panicked face, a subtle curve appearing at the corner of his lips, his voice low, "Is the Female Master worried about my departure because... we haven’t yet consummated our marriage?"

Shen Tang’s eyes widened in shock, her heart in turmoil.

No, she didn’t mean that!

But Lu Xiao seemed to understand the reason, speaking to himself, "The Female Master’s words tonight have reminded me; I’ve never fulfilled the duty of a Beast Husband."

"It’s my fault to make the Female Master feel uneasy; I should make amends."

His breath approached her ear, carrying a low, enticing tone.

Shen Tang’s ears turned hot, her face flushed as she pushed him away, stuttering, "No, I’m not implying that! You’ve done well already, there’s no need to compensate me!"

Lu Xiao looked down at her, his voice earnest, "The Female Master need not be tense; I’ve scored full marks in all the courses I’ve studied."

"What?"

Shen Tang was momentarily confused by his words.

Lu Xiao said, "The aristocratic family children all learn the courses taught by the family. The first lesson in adulthood is studying the course on serving the future Female Master."

He whispered, "I knew early on that I would marry the Empire’s future heir, which cannot be taken lightly—"

"I graduated with full marks in the course on serving the Female Master."

"I will make you feel pleasure and relaxation."

Shen Tang’s face burned red, he dared to speak, but she dared not listen.

Noble children actually have to learn such things?

This world is too open.

Shen Tang dared not meet the man’s deep gaze directly; the usually indifferent gaze seemed to carry an irresistible heat.

She hurriedly escaped from Lu Xiao’s embrace, stammering, "I suddenly remembered there’s something else, I won’t disturb you, you carry on!"

After speaking, she turned around, opened the door, and fled.

The strands of hair slid away with her.

Lu Xiao lowered his gaze to his large, long hand, still with a lingering seductive scent.

He darkened his brows but did not chase after her.

He thought: perhaps he was too hasty.

But that Snake Beast has also returned, Lu Xiao suddenly felt he couldn’t wait any longer.

...

Shen Tang’s heart was still racing after leaving Lu Xiao’s room.

She never expected Lu Xiao would say such things to her.

She thought the two of them would forever maintain a pure roommate relationship!

Upon careful reflection.

It seems it was only after returning from the ceremony that Lu Xiao’s attitude clearly shifted.

Shen Tang knew very well that he didn’t like her.

More accurately, Lu Xiao simply didn’t care about such things.

Previously, the two were also married in name, but Lu Xiao never mentioned having a substantial relationship with her, because she was just an ordinary person, and the Lu family heir wouldn’t lower himself to a mere commoner.

The two tacitly never mentioned such matters; having a title without substance, he didn’t care.

This evening, when Lu Xiao suddenly proposed engaging in marital matters, it was only because she had succeeded as Princess, things were different now. She was his qualified Female Master and supporter, meeting his standards of choice.

He was willing to mate with her to solidify their marriage.

Couples would eventually do such things; dragging on indefinitely seemed odd.

Yet this time, Shen Tang wasn’t prepared; she could hardly imagine the scene being alone with that reserved, cold man, let alone at such a time!

Shen Tang patted her head, trying hard not to think about the matter.

She initially intended to return to her room to rest, but instead, she changed direction and went to Xue Yinzhou’s room.

Who knows if he’s awake?