Chapter 232: Chapter 232 - 224: Birthday Banquet

Lu Xiao was indifferent about when to officially take over the family, after all, he was already considered half a Family Head, handling many family affairs, however —

Once he officially took over the family, he wouldn’t have time to go back and cook for the Female Master.

Don’t be fooled by this son’s serious and meticulous appearance, and though he doesn’t speak much usually, Lu Shen, as his father, was fully aware of the schemes in his heart. He snorted and glared, "I’ve cultivated you all these years not to send you to the kitchen to cook and serve others."

He never thought his son had a romantic brain, how was he taught to become like this now.

"Father, why don’t you just tell me clearly why you suddenly wanted me to hold the family seal?" Lu Xiao raised an eyebrow, speaking calmly.

Lu Shen didn’t expect his son would quickly see through his hidden agenda, and he didn’t conceal it anymore, explaining, "Soon, I’m planning to leave the Empire for a while. I don’t trust your younger brothers, so I’d rather leave it to you and be most assured. At most, you manage the seal for a period, if you feel fed up, the old man will come back to help for a few more years."

"Where are you going, father?"

Lu Shen looked up at the sky, his dignified and deeply etched face still faintly showing his younger days’ charm, yet revealing melancholy recollection, "...To visit Yunding Empire, catch up with your mother, I haven’t seen her in ages."

Lu Family Family Head Lu Shen had a wife who never appeared in public, she was Lu Xiao’s biological Beast Mother.

The Empire’s citizens believed Lu Xiao’s mother died in childbirth, but only father and son knew that his biological mother was alive elsewhere in another Empire, too lazy to bother with them.

Lu Xiao, "You and my mother had only a brief romance back then; in her youth, she never acknowledged you. Now you’re old and dull, and having children with another female, even if she recognizes you, she might not let you in."

Lu Family’s old man’s face was without light; he knew that although his son seemed serious, his mouth was most venomous, killing without warning!

"I have! Important matters to discuss!" Lu Shen didn’t hold back, "Two major Empires have some significant transactions to negotiate, taking advantage of this opportunity, it’s a good time for me to drop by, maybe I’ll get to see your mother."

"Hmm, you go ahead and go securely." Lu Xiao didn’t refuse this time.

He took the Seal Ring, playing with it in his hand.

Not knowing what he thought of, his long blue eyes flashed a bit deeply.

...

Since the lantern festival, Shen Qingli and Yun Han have been inseparable, loving and undisputed.

She was eager to raise Yun Han’s affinity level to deep love, just one last push needed.

Shen Qingli wasn’t interested in other males anymore, frequently visiting Yun Han.

This time, arriving at the Yun Family gate, she saw Lin Yu and some others whispering, each with a worried face, not knowing what had happened.

That damn broken system was still upgrading and maintaining, Shen Qingli couldn’t use the system map, and approaching, only then heard their leaked fragments.

— A few days ago Yun Han and others went to the military department and met Shen Tang?

Shen Qingli almost dropped the gift in her hand, a wave of panic inside.

If it were the old ugly fat woman, Shen Qingli surely wouldn’t worry, she’d wish she’d embarrass herself in front of Yun Han more, so Yun Han would detest her more.

But now Shen Tang’s transformation was earth-shattering, she became so beautiful, nearly equaling her, would Yun Han have a change of heart upon seeing her?

Cloud Han liked Shen Qingli’s tender intimacy, but undeniably, people were visual creatures; back then, he fell for her at first sight, also because of this face, captured by her beautiful tempting appearance and figure.

"Princess Qingli!" Beastmen seeing her approaching, they all paused their chatter, respectfully saluting.

Shen Qingli forced a smile, "No need for such courtesy."

The system page showed Yun Han’s affinity towards her hadn’t reduced, Shen Qingli was certain Yun Han still loved her, but suspicion pierced her heart like a thorn!

Originally Shen Qingli wanted to ignore it diligently, but remembered that bitch had embarrassed her multiple times, this time she’d better proceed cautiously.

Turning in thought, Shen Qingli smiled as she inquired, "What were you discussing? I seemed to hear you mention Sister Shen Tang."

"No, no big deal, it’s just that the other day we met Princess Shen Tang, a bit of unpleasantness occurred." Lin Yu and others suppressed rumors, dared not mention more, speaking vaguely.

"Unpleasantness?" Shen Qingli didn’t care about the specifics of what happened, hearing this instantly eased her mind.

Shen Tang surely quarreled with Yun Han again!

Judging by Lin Yu and others’ expressions, it seemed quite an ugly scene.

Yun Han couldn’t even like Shen Tang, instead the contrary, increasing his distaste.

She really had needless worries, suspecting Yun Han might love that wretch.

Shen Qingli’s lips curved into a smile, fully confident, imagining that wretch’s broken defense and sobbing look.

Merely this, still not enough!

She wanted Shen Tang to see Yun Han prostrate beneath her erotic charm, crazily loving her, watching dearly beloved male love the most hated female, that wretch would surely be wildly jealous and furious. Imagining such a scene, it was gratifying!

Shen Qingli devised a plan, in two days, it was her birthday banquet.

Upon returning to the palace, she specifically wrote an invitation, having it delivered by someone to Shen Tang.

...

Meanwhile, at a hotel.

Receiving the invitation, Shen Tang was speechless; the fox offering New Year wishes to the chicken, she harbored no good intent!

She wasn’t an idiot.

This banquet of deceit she absolutely wouldn’t attend!

The dog system suddenly issued a task,

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for triggering a hidden task: Attend the banquet, slap the True Princess in the face! Reward: Invisibility Talisman!]

"Not going." Shen Tang refused immediately, having no interest in provoking this scene.

[Is the host really not attending? Yun Han will also be present at this banquet.]

Shen Tang sneered, "Does his presence matter to me?"

The system hesitated, [Yun Han’s talent and strength are powerful, an S-level Beastman, under system rules! Host must force a strategy!]

"I’m refusing." Such arrogant and proud males, Shen Tang wouldn’t bother strategizing, just hearing his name sickened her.

Recalling his utmost humiliation and slander towards the original self, his attitude towards her wouldn’t be any better, she’d be foolish to go offer warm faces to cold shoulders.

[But...]

"Either change a strategy target or rebind a host." Shen Tang interrupted the system’s spell.

Her current strategy progress was high, and thus her speech weight was also rising, the dog system dared not act as arrogantly overbearing as before.

The system pouted, [Okay, but host, I must remind you of one thing, even if I don’t issue Yun Han’s strategy task, the original self’s unfulfilled wish was for Yun Han to fall for her.]

"...Why must I fulfill this original wish?"

[This was also a transaction between the original self’s soul and the main system.] The system explained, [As long as the host fulfills the original self’s wish, her lingering obsession and soul will completely dissipate, thus making this body purely yours, without risk of being repossessed.]

"Can I still be repossessed?!" Shen Tang’s face paled, cold sweat emerging down her back.