Chapter 202: Chapter 202 - 196: Bastard

A hint of darkness flashed in Jialouluo’s eyes, and suddenly, her red lips curved slightly, "Bring it here for me to see."

The ministers present were shocked to see Her Majesty smiling, waves of astonishment surging in their hearts!

In their impression, it seemed as if Her Majesty hadn’t smiled in a long time.

This foreign princess indeed had some skill, actually making Her Majesty display a smile of interest!

Shen Tang handed the potion to an accompanying attendant.

After Jialouluo received the potion, she twirled it half a turn in her palm before directly injecting it into that attendant.

"Ah!" The attendant’s body went soft, half-kneeling at her feet.

At the same time, a beastman quickly brought out a portable detector and found that the attendant’s frenzy value had dropped from 50 to 18!

The best inhibitors on the market did not have such a powerful effect!

Online videos can be faked, and scripts can be self-directed, but this effect was truly displayed right before their eyes; with so many pairs of eyes watching, it was absolutely impossible to fake!

"Oh my God, this new inhibitor is real, I thought it was just another rumor..."

"I heard that it was developed by Princess Shen Tang with a research institute on the brink of bankruptcy. It’s amazing!"

"Is she really the legendary useless airhead? I don’t think so at all, it’s like she’s a completely different person!"

Jialouluo was also surprised at such an unexpected effect, then she turned to look at Shen Tang, with a hint of appraisal in her eyes.

This foreign princess... doesn’t seem as incompetent and foolish as imagined.

Jialouluo softened her demeanor, her attitude unlike the previous cold detestation, but still exuding alienation and indifference, "The trade Your Highness spoke of, I have already learned about it from Lan’er. However, this matter is of great importance and requires careful consideration by me. Why not stay in the palace for a few days?"

"Thank you for Your Majesty’s kindness!"

Shen Tang also knew that trade between the two countries couldn’t be concluded so quickly. As the Empress, Jialouluo surely would need to consider the matter carefully.

Jialouluo originally intended to arrange another place for Shen Tang to stay, but Jia Lan outright refused, saying his partner needed no such arrangement, as she could just stay with him.

Lisa was so infuriated at hearing this that she was nearly bursting with anger.

She had dressed up splendidly today, wanting to see Jia Lan, but unexpectedly, she was repeatedly ignored and humiliated!

Jia Lan’s eyes could no longer see her figure.

Lisa was heartbroken, but no matter how angry or jealous she was, there was nothing she could do, and she could only glare at Shen Tang repeatedly.

Of course, no one cared.

Shen Tang and Jia Lan returned to the sleeping palace.

The palace was magnificent, built from pure white marble, subtly reflecting a ghostly blue light. The interior was adorned with pearls and precious treasures, even the walls inlaid with precious gems whose names Shen Tang couldn’t even call, emanating light, illuminating the palace like daylight.

In the center of the palace, there was also a pool made of jade, luxurious and noble.

Shen Tang finally understood why this damn man used to complain endlessly.

Since marrying over, his life with her was like living in a slum.

Back then, when Jia Lan criticized the Night Glow Empire’s palace as old and shabby, perhaps he wasn’t deliberately speaking badly; he probably really thought so.

Shen Tang sighed, "No wonder you used to look down on me. In your heart, I’m just a poor and useless Female Master."

As she spoke, she sighed faintly, "I also didn’t expect you to have a childhood sweetheart first love in the Sea Country. It turns out Lisa is actually your true love hidden in your heart, and I, not understanding romance, should have let you go sooner."

Jia Lan’s heart tightened abruptly; he grabbed her hand and anxiously explained, "That’s not true; I like you, I only like you. Those things I said before were nonsense!"

Shen Tang leaned closer to look at him, playfully blinking with a hint of allure, "Oh? Dare to swear to the heavens while touching your heart, and say it’s the truth?"

If they really hadn’t had no dalliances before, how could Lisa have the confidence to call her a homewrecker upon arrival?

A hint of guilt flashed in Jia Lan’s pretty peach blossom eyes; he pursed his lips and confessed honestly, "Back then I... liked, no, didn’t even like! At most, just had some affinity!"

"I figured since I would be getting married eventually, I might as well find the most beautiful female in the Sea Clan to wed. Throughout the Sea Country, only Lisa was barely worth looking at. Besides, my mother favored that match, so back then, I subconsciously regarded Lisa as a future partner and would indeed take extra care of her occasionally..."

"But to be honest, I didn’t like her much, either. Lisa’s character was too domineering, and after spending a long time with her, that little affinity was almost worn away."

If he had really liked Lisa back then, he would have never agreed to the political marriage with the Night Glow Empire.

Jia Lan clasped Shen Tang’s hand, placing it on his heart, earnestly declaring, "Now, I only like you!"

Now? Not forever.

Shen Tang thought of this damn man’s affinity still stuck at 99, not breaking through to deep love. He might turn around one day and fall in love with the female lead Shen Qingli.

To be honest, Shen Tang didn’t care much about this Lisa, a minor character who didn’t even appear in the original novel and probably wouldn’t have much screen time.

What she truly feared was Shen Qingli.

Shen Tang could never figure out how this pure and innocent Mermaid Prince turned into the later bloodthirsty, debauched tyrant.

Unable to understand this matter left a thorn in Shen Tang’s heart, with her subconscious telling her that Jia Lan would eventually fall in love with the female lead.

Shen Tang raised an eyebrow, seemingly not believing his explanation, her smile dangerous, "Oh~ Not liking her but still getting engaged?"

"There was no engagement! I merely said it offhandedly; it was just a verbal promise without a formal engagement ceremony!" Jia Lan’s guts were twisted in regret, "Later, with the two nations’ alliance, that verbal promise no longer counted!"

Seeing him flustered and hurried, Shen Tang suddenly grew mischievous, "Anyway, you personally said that yourself. You’re so eager to return to the Sea Country, could it be you still hold feelings for Lisa... um~"

In his anxiety, Jia Lan wrapped her waist in one swift pull, lowering his head to capture her incessant prattling lips, blocking back those annoying words!

"My first kiss and... everything is yours!"

"Cannot you see my true heart?"

Seeing the young man genuinely seemed upset, Shen Tang dared not anger him further and began to enjoy this punishment-like kiss filled with vented frustration.

Entangled pursuit, gentle nibbles.

A faint scent of blood lingered.

...

More than an hour later, the two left the palace.

The hour was still early, and there were many breathtaking sights inside and outside the Imperial Palace not visible on land. Now that they rarely returned, Jia Lan wanted to take Shen Tang to explore the surrounding areas.

Halfway through, however, an unexpected visitor appeared.

A seductive man with auburn curls happened to pass by the Coral Forest at the crossroads, and the two sides met.

A hint of coldness flashed in Jia Lan’s eyes, but he respectfully greeted, "Greetings, Father."

The seductive man glanced at him indifferently, his tone disdainful, "I didn’t think you would have a day to return."

"The Sea Country is the place where I grew up, and the Imperial Palace is my home. No matter where I marry, this will always be my home. Why can’t I come back?" Jia Lan coldly replied.

The man sneered, "Hmph, an illegitimate child wed by the Empress for an alliance, do you really think the Empress holds you in high regard?"

Jia Lan’s hand suddenly clenched tight.

Shen Tang noticed Jia Lan’s anomaly and looked at him uneasily.

This time, Jia Lan, usually sharp-tongued against all, remained silent with a composed face, pulling her away.

After walking to a desolate and quiet place...

Shen Tang pressed her lips, unable to hold back her question, "Who was that male just now? Why did he say you were... an illegitimate child?"

Before, Jia Lin also insulted Jia Lan as an illegitimate child.

Originally, Shen Tang thought it was just nasty words, but now it seemed not so simple.

But wasn’t Jia Lan the legitimate prince of the Sea Country?