lerbook Vol 2. Chapter 17: Fengling
Vol 2. Chapter 17: Fengling
Inside the imperial palace of Sky Dome.
After arranging Bernard's funeral and leaving the subsequent affairs to the ministers, the Fourth Princess of the Snow Night Empire, Fengling, hurried back into the palace. Without even bothering to change her clothes, she rushed straight toward the Crown Prince's Palace.
She had something she wanted to question her elder brother about.
The guards and maids of the Crown Prince's Palace seemed long accustomed to Fengling's imposing arrivals. None of them made any attempt to stop her and simply allowed her to head toward the Crown Prince's bedchamber.
With no one obstructing her, Fengling quickly reached her destination.
Looking at the tightly shut doors before her, she took several deep breaths to calm herself before abruptly pushing them open.
The moment she saw the scene inside the dim room, her lips tightened, and intense disgust appeared in her sky-blue eyes.
The lavishly decorated room was filled with a strange pink atmosphere and an unpleasant scent. Torn women's clothes were scattered across the floor, walls, and sofa, as though they had been ripped apart by some beast.
Books, documents, and scrolls were strewn everywhere, making it look as though a great battle had just taken place.
More importantly...
From behind the curtains of the large bed in the distance came peculiar sounds of pleasure between a man and a woman.
Without question, the scene made Fengling deeply uncomfortable, and she instinctively raised her hand to cover her nose.
'T-This guy... doing that in broad daylight...'
She frowned.
At that moment, a tall and seductive purple-haired woman apparently sensed Fengling's arrival. After pulling aside the bed curtain, she slowly emerged.
She was an exotic beauty.
Her gorgeous purple hair cascaded over her shoulders, pink eyes radiating temptation beneath long lashes, paired with fiery red lips.
She wore an extravagant black dress.
The gown boldly exposed her shoulders and back, while the deeply open neckline revealed much of her ample figure. Beneath the slit skirt were smooth, shapely thighs and long legs with perfectly proportioned curves. The fabric tightly embraced her waist and hips, emphasizing every alluring contour.
The design was undeniably provocative.
Yet on this purple-haired woman, besides highlighting her sensuality, it also gave off an elegant and mature charm.
Now, however, the dress seemed to have suffered the ravages of some wild beast and had become tattered. Yet the damaged state only made the woman even more enticing, causing her seductive aura to rise further.
There probably weren't many men in this world capable of resisting such temptation.
"Oh? Her Highness the Princess has arrived?"
Upon seeing Fengling, the woman displayed not the slightest trace of shame. Instead, she calmly picked up a wine glass and leisurely approached.
"Wasn't Your Highness presiding over the royal funeral? How come you have time to come here?"
"Sorry, it's already almost noon. The funeral is over."
Fengling replied coldly.
Hearing this, the purple-haired woman raised an eyebrow and revealed an enchanting smile. Extending a slender finger, she playfully lifted Fengling's chin.
"In that case, would Your Highness like to join us?"
As she spoke, she slowly looked back toward the large bed still shaking behind her.
"Lord Tianao is quite energetic~. I don't think I can satisfy him by myself. Why don't Your Highness join in too? It would definitely—"
"Get lost!"
Before she could finish, Fengling furiously shoved the woman away and shouted:
"Watch your words, Marshal Talovise! That man is my imperial brother!"
"Hm? I know that. But what difference does it make? Surely Princess Fengling knows what kind of feelings His Highness Tianao has for you?"
Hearing this, Fengling clenched her teeth as anger and shame burst forth from her eyes.
She raised her hand, tremendous magical power gathering around her palm, and swung toward Talovise's face.
"Nonsense!..."
However—
Just before her slap could connect, a deep voice filled with magnetic authority and immense pressure suddenly emerged from behind the bed curtain.
"Fengling! Stop!"
...
The moment she heard those words, Fengling's movement froze.
Her hand stopped inches from Talovise's face.
It wasn't because she wanted to stop.
A powerful force had already restrained her body.
"Imperial Brother!!"
Filled with resentment and embarrassment, Fengling glared at the bed curtains behind Talovise.
At this moment, the sounds of passion that had filled the room vanished, replaced only by the faint breathing of a young girl.
In the next instant, under Fengling's complicated gaze, the curtains slowly parted.
A tall, muscular, and handsome blond man appeared before the two women.
The shirtless man was none other than the Crown Prince of the Snow Night Empire—
Xue Tianao-Valedin.
At this moment, upon the bed behind him, a petite and lovely black-haired girl lay panting. Her body bore numerous crimson marks left behind by rough affection.
When her eyes met Fengling's sky-blue ones, the girl immediately flushed in embarrassment and hid herself beneath the blankets.
Upon seeing that adorable face, Fengling froze.
Disbelief filled her eyes.
Wasn't that...
Lilia, the eldest daughter of Duke Firo?
Hadn't that girl hated her imperial brother only a week ago?
How had things reached this point already?!
Had they really gone that far?!
Could it be...
Remembering the bashful expression on Lilia's face just now, shock was all that remained on Fengling's beautiful features.
She unconsciously stared at her brother with a strange expression.
Meanwhile, under Fengling's odd gaze, Xue Tianao paid no attention whatsoever and casually wrapped an arm around Talovise.
Noticing Talovise's flushed face and trembling body, Fengling immediately revealed a look of contempt.
She climaxed from a kiss alone?!
Are you kidding me?!!
'What a damn shameless woman!'
Disgust filled Fengling's eyes.
Talovise also noticed Fengling's expression and apparently guessed what she was thinking. With amusement, she teased the princess.
"If you want to know whether it's true, Your Highness, why don't you try it yourself?"
"You damned succubus!"
"Enough. Stop arguing."
Fortunately, before the two women could start another fight, Xue Tianao interrupted them.
After putting on his military trousers, he slowly walked over to Fengling.
"What is it? Why did you suddenly come looking for me?"
"I... have something to ask."
Fengling lowered her head, not daring to meet Xue Tianao's eyes.
She feared those strange eyes of his that seemed capable of seeing directly into one's heart.
That sensation of being looked at as though she were naked was something she utterly despised.
Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Fengling slowly revealed her purpose.
"I want to ask about what happened in the Nivier Mountains."
"Oh?"
Xue Tianao raised an eyebrow and affectionately patted Fengling's shoulder.
"What? Are you worried, like those old nobles, that the Blood Butterfly will attack the imperial capital? Hahaha, don't worry. Your brother will protect you. Even if that Demon King-class monster comes, I'll destroy it."
Fengling merely shook her head calmly.
"No. I know you can fight Demon King-class Abyss Demons, so I'm not worried about that."
She slowly raised her eyes.
"What I want to ask is..."
"Did Third Brother's death have something to do with you?"
"..."
The instant those words left Fengling's lips, the smile °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° on Xue Tianao's face gradually faded away...