Beast World: The Crazy Female Is Chased by Five Beast Husbands - Chapter 13

“Don’t worry!”

Looking at the other’s flushed face, Li Xuanyue could easily guess what was going through their mind.

“It’s just sleeping nothing more. I won’t do anything to you.”

Though Li Xuanyue had said this to put them at ease, for some reason, Jun He felt a pang of humiliation.

Of course, even if Li Xuanyue wanted to do something to him now, given his current physical state, how could he resist?

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“Jun Shijun is serving the bedchamber?”

In Wolf Fang Hall, when Lang Shijun heard this news from his confidant, his reaction was nothing short of disbelief.

Among the five of them, Jun Shijun was the coldest and most aloof.

Before, whenever they were together, he had always acted indifferent, paying no attention to anything they said.

Yet who would have thought he would be the first to submit to Princess Xuanyue’s tyranny?

It seemed this Jun Shijun wasn’t as noble as he pretended to be just like any ordinary man.

“Keep watching him!”

He wanted to know what game Jun Shijun was really playing.

They had all agreed to be wary of Princess Xuanyue and keep her at arm’s length.

But now, Jun Shijun had surrendered before any of them.

The more he thought about it, the more it unsettled him.

“Princess, it’s done.”

In Tide Benevolence Hall, Ruyue excitedly reported the news to Li Qinghe. “This morning, the maids cleaning the bedchamber even delivered the proof of consummation to Xihe Hall.”

“Now, all we need to do is wait and see.”

This Soul-Devouring Poison was no ordinary drug.

Those afflicted would transmit the toxin through intimacy, and over time, their partner would grow weaker until they died bleeding from all seven orifices.

“Do you think my dear sister will regret her choices when the poison takes hold and she learns the truth?”

Li Qinghe murmured to herself in the mirror, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

“The elders still don’t know about her difficulty in conceiving, do they?”

As if struck by a thought, she suddenly turned to Ruyue.

Ruyue quickly lowered her gaze. “Princess, do you need this servant to do anything?”

Li Qinghe waved her hand dismissively.

“Her Majesty must be suffering under the elders’ pressure to cover up my sister’s infertility.”

The thought alone filled Li Qinghe with satisfaction.

“Never mind. As sisters, I’ll leave her that last shred of dignity.”

“Go summon Physician Fang. Tell him I’m gravely ill and need him immediately.”

Meanwhile, Physician Fang, following Li Xuanyue’s orders, knelt in Junhe Hall, not daring to breathe too loudly.

He knew full well that not only was his life in Li Xuanyue’s hands, but his entire family was under her secret surveillance.

He couldn’t afford even a hint of betrayal.

“You’ve done well, Physician Fang.”

Li Xuanyue’s gaze swept over the trembling man, a trace of approval in her eyes.

“Though this task put you in a difficult position, at least you’ve learned the meaning of repentance.”

“Rest assured once this is over, I’ll arrange for your discreet departure from the palace.”

“But my family!”

Physician Fang hadn’t forgotten why he had agreed to this in the first place.

Were it not for his eighty year old mother, wife, and children at home, he would never have taken such a risk by betraying the Second Princess.

All he wanted now was a promise from the First Princess to ensure the safety of his entire family his elderly mother, wife, and children.

“This princess naturally will not hold them accountable. Once your task is complete, I will send someone to fetch them and reunite them with you.”

“Very well. Since my dear sister has sent someone to urge you to the Imperial Hospital, you should prepare and leave immediately.”

Delaying too long would only arouse suspicion.

Li Xuanyue had Yin Xin escort Imperial Physician Fang through a shortcut.

“Lord Jun, will you now trust this princess and take the antidote?”

From last night until now, the man had been utterly exhausted from the torment of the Soul-Devouring Poison.

Yet he still refused to take the antidote Li Xuanyue held to his lips.

He was afraid of her schemes.

Many consorts and attendants in the palace had already fallen victim to Li Xuanyue’s tricks before.

Though Jun He had only recently arrived in the Phoenix Clan,

he had already experienced the same deceit on their wedding night in his past life.

He had no illusions about Li Xuanyue’s goodwill.

Otherwise, how could they have been poisoned with the Ten Fragrances Soft Tendon Powder and tortured to death in their previous life?

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

The hatred in Jun He’s eyes was unmistakable, leaving Li Xuanyue deeply puzzled.

They had only met briefly a few times. Though they had spent last night in the same palace,

one had slept on the bed, the other on the side couch keeping to themselves without interference.

Why did he hate her so?

Jun He averted his gaze. “If Your Highness has nothing further to discuss, please leave.”

He had no desire to see her in Junhe Hall any longer.

Li Xuanyue raised a brow.

“Fine!”

Since persuasion had failed to make him take the antidote,

she had no intention of wasting more words on him.

“Take this antidote, and I will leave at once.”

“Otherwise, if you refuse, I will make myself a permanent resident of Junhe Hall.”

“You!”

Her shameless ultimatum infuriated Jun He,

but there was nothing he could do.

Reluctantly, he reached out with trembling hands, took the black pill from her, and swallowed it with bitter resentment.

“Will Your Highness leave now?”

Seeing him take the antidote, Li Xuanyue ceased her persistence.

“Rest well, then. This princess has matters to attend to.”

“Your Highness, what is this Princess Xuanyue really plotting?”

First, she stayed overnight in Junhe Hall, then summoned Imperial Physician Fang.

Could it be that she has taken an interest in Your Highness?

Jun He’s piercing gaze fell upon Chang Jian.

“Is this how you protected your prince last night?”

Allowing her to enter his chambers?

Witnessing his disgrace?

Anyone would think the attendants in his palace were mere decorations.

Chang Jian stood speechless under the accusation.

In the urgency of the situation, what could he have done when Yin Xin barred him outside the door?

Should he have killed her and barged in?

She was the princess’ confidante to kill her would be like severing an arm.

A mere guard like him wouldn’t dare provoke the princess.

Did he have a death wish?

“Go and punish yourself outside the hall.”

Jun He had no patience left for Chang Jian.

His spineless demeanor made his thoughts all too obvious.

“Furthermore, from now on, no one enters Junhe Hall without my direct order.”

Not even that Princess Xuanyue would be an exception.

He didn’t care what she intended to do.

Nor did he care if she was trying to send him some message through this opportunity.