Beast World: The Crazy Female Is Chased by Five Beast Husbands - Chapter 39

He would never submit to a woman’s control.

Nor would he ever stoop to pleasing Li Qinghe like that spineless wretch Junhe.

What he wanted was the entire Serpent Clan.

Not to become some woman’s plaything.

Li Xuanyue could tell from Li Qinghe’s increasingly darkened expression that she was seething with rage inside.

Meanwhile, Li Feng, seated on the throne, fell into silence after hearing Jun Mo’s words.

No one could guess what was going through her mind at that moment.

The great hall fell into a hush, with no one daring to speak.

Just as everyone thought the matter would be dropped, Li Feng finally spoke.

“What do you think, Qinghe?”

She placed the decision squarely in Li Qinghe’s hands.

“Should Jun Mo be allowed to return, or should he stay here?”

“Besides, didn’t you tell me just two days ago that he knew about your arranged marriage?”

After today’s spectacle, who could believe whether Li Qinghe’s words in the hall two days prior were true or false?

Though panic flickered in her heart, Li Qinghe maintained her composure and replied calmly, “Mother Empress, this is my fault.”

“I acted on my own without careful consideration, which led to this situation.”

“But I did it for everyone’s sake.”

Her voice was steady as she continued,

“Regardless of whether Jun Mo and I were set up, what’s done is done. As the Phoenix Clan’s princess, I must take responsibility for the Second Prince.”

“Moreover, the Phoenix Clan’s lineage is dwindling. When I was with Jun Mo, I already administered the Fertility Elixir to him.”

“By now, he is likely already carrying the heir of our Phoenix Clan.”

Her final words struck like a timed explosion, leaving Jun Mo utterly stunned.

His eyes clouded with confusion as he stared at Li Qinghe.

Only then did Li Xuanyue understand why Li Qinghe had been so confident that Jun Mo would stay.

The Fertility Elixir was a treasure unique to the Phoenix Clan, usable only by those of their bloodline.

Once a member of another clan conceived a Phoenix heir, they could never return to their original kin.

No wonder Li Qinghe had spoken with such conviction in the hall two days ago.

She must have planned all of this from the very beginning.

“That’s impossible!”

Jun Mo’s face was still deathly pale when he snapped back to reality.

Yet he stubbornly argued, “How could I possibly be carrying a Phoenix heir?”

“Stop spreading baseless lies.”

He was the Serpent Clan’s Second Prince, destined to inherit the throne.

How could he bear the child of that vile woman, Li Qinghe?

Li Feng’s expression darkened. “Does the Second Prince find carrying a Phoenix heir disgraceful?”

The Phoenix Clan was divine what did the Serpent Clan matter in comparison?

They still had to bow their heads in reverence.

Jun Mo’s words had displeased her.

“N-No, that’s not what I meant.”

Jun Mo immediately steadied himself when he met Li Feng’s furious gaze.

“What I meant was the Princess must be lying. We were only together for two days how could I possibly already be with child?”

“You wouldn’t know this, Second Prince.”

At this moment, one of the Phoenix Clan elders seated below suddenly spoke up.

“The reason this Fertility Pill is called such is because once someone takes it and engages in intimacy, their partner will immediately conceive a child.”

“Even if it’s just for a single day, the success rate is one hundred percent.”

“If Second Prince doesn’t believe it, the royal physicians can confirm it in a month’s time.”

The elder’s words completely silenced Jun Mo.

If this were true, he would never be able to return to the Serpent Clan in this lifetime.

Li Qinghe’s eyes sparkled with amusement.

Like a victorious conqueror, she stepped forward to stand before Jun Mo and softly comforted him, “Don’t worry, I’ll take responsibility for you.”

“Moreover, two days ago, Her Majesty already sent word to the Serpent Clan. I believe it won’t be long before we can be together openly.”

“When that time comes, you’ll become my official consort, and I’ll love only you.”

Such passionate words might have moved an ordinary person to acceptance.

And they would have been deeply touched.

But who was Jun Mo?

He was the Second Prince of the Serpent Clan, accustomed to playing with women and spouting such honeyed lies himself.

Now the tables had turned completely?

“I will explain the Second Prince’s situation clearly to your father in my letter.”

After a long silence, Li Feng finally spoke, “As for whether you’re truly carrying the Phoenix Clan’s heir, we’ll know for certain in a month.”

“For now the Second Prince will have to stay with the Phoenix Clan. After a month, if the royal physicians confirm the pregnancy, I will personally arrange a grand escort to return you to the Serpent Clan.”

Assuming, of course, Jun Mo would still have that opportunity.

This final verdict was naturally unacceptable to Jun Mo.

But what could he do even if he refused?

Li Qinghe would never give him a chance to escape.

The assembled crowd exchanged glances, knowing full well the Serpent Clan’s Second Prince would likely never leave the Phoenix Clan again.

In the gazes directed his way, Jun Mo saw only pity and sympathy.

Overwhelmed by this outcome, he nearly fainted backward.

Fortunately, Li Qinghe reacted swiftly, ordering attendants to support him and prevent his collapse.

“Come now, Jun Mo, let’s return. There’s no point lingering here.”

Jun Mo glared at her, refusing to comply.

Noticing his resistance, Li Feng, seated above, spoke again.

“Does the Second Prince find my judgment unsatisfactory?”

“Very well. Guards, take Princess Qinghe away and give her thirty strokes of the rod.”

This unexpected command stunned not only Li Qinghe but also the assembled elders and envoys from the four clans.

“This matter originated with Qinghe.”

Li Feng addressed the gathering, explaining slowly, “Now that the Second Prince feels wronged and aggrieved regardless of how this began or who schemed what.”

“Princess Qinghe must take responsibility befitting her station.”

“These thirty strokes shall serve as recompense to the Second Prince, in hopes of appeasing his anger.”

Li Feng’s action granted Jun Mo immense face.

Should he fail to recognize when to retreat gracefully,

Li Feng’s tone would no longer remain so courteous.

As a prince of his clan, Junmo could clearly discern Li Feng’s strategy of advancing by retreating.

Though unwilling in his heart, he still wanted to escape the Phoenix Clan.