Chapter 34: Ruthless

"She is angry with me," Yu Tingye replied gently.

Lin Xihe rested her face against his chest.

Yu Tingye stroked her cheek with his right hand. "Is there anywhere else that feels uncomfortable?"

Lin Xihe shook her head, lifted her small face to look up at him, and whispered, "I am fine now; I just feel a bit weak."

Yu Tingye kissed her slightly pale lips. "Rest well for a while."

Lin Xihe murmured an agreement.

He then helped her lie down comfortably. Before long, she drifted back to sleep.

Yu Tingye sat by the bedside, watching her in silence. He remained there for a long time until Luoxue entered and called out softly, "Lord Tingye."

Yu Tingye led her to the window and asked, "What is it?"

"Shuangyu has been running between the various Demon Kings these past few days, sowing discord between them and you. It seems he intends to..."

"Let him do as he pleases."

"I am merely worried this might have repercussions for you, my Lord."

Yu Tingye let out a soft scoff. "With his current capabilities, that is impossible."

***

After a moment, Yu Tingye added, "In half a year, it will be the Demon Realm's annual Flower Viewing Banquet, to be held by the Refining Pool. Go and make the preparations. Invite every demon of status, strength, or renown; not a single one is to be missed."

"As you command."

***

Not long after Lin Xihe woke up again, A-Jiu hurried in, flustered. "Young mistress, I heard you were injured. Where were you hurt? Let me see—is it serious?"

Lin Xihe felt a warmth in her heart. "I am already better, A-Jiu." It was clear that A-Jiu was genuinely concerned for her.

"As long as you are fine, that is all that matters."

Lin Xihe chatted with A-Jiu for a while until Yu Tingye walked in. A-Jiu quickly stood up, bowed to him, and retreated.

Feeling less frail and much more spirited, Lin Xihe did not wait for Yu Tingye to approach; she stood up and threw her arms around him.

She acted coquettishly, "My Lord Tingye, what should I do? I think I am addicted to you."

Yu Tingye smiled, scooped her up into his arms, and placed her back on the bed. "Rest for a few more days."

Lin Xihe leaned toward his face. "A little touch, at least?"

"Is that what you want?" Yu Tingye looked at her, his exceptionally beautiful eyes darkening with desire.

Meeting his gaze, Lin Xihe felt her body react uncontrollably.

Yu Tingye leaned down and pressed his lips to her soft ones...

***

Afterward, Lin Xihe traced the line of Yu Tingye’s sexy, alluring Adam's apple with her finger. "Ye, tell me, do you think my body could bear a child?"

Yu Tingye caught her restless hand. "Do you want children?"

Lin Xihe looked into his eyes. "I want to have a child with you."

Seeing him laugh instead of answering, she tapped his arm, feeling indignant. "Is it really that funny?"

Yu Tingye touched his forehead. "No, it is just that I cannot imagine what you would look like carrying a child."

"You are so annoying!" Lin Xihe kicked him straight off the bed.

Yu Tingye rubbed his arm. "That was ruthless."

"Sister-in-law!" Tang Xin'er’s voice drifted in from outside.

Yu Tingye opened the door. "Xin'er, what is the matter?"

Ignoring him, Tang Xin'er walked straight to Lin Xihe. "Sister-in-law, I am running away from home."

Lin Xihe: "..."