Chapter 123: Former Fiancée
Si Ye pulled her hand, glanced in the direction the white-robed man had left, and said with obvious displeasure, "Weren't you going to have a baby for me? You've switched targets so quickly."
Sang Luo's eyes lit up instantly. "You agreed?"
"Wh-what?"
She eagerly leaned closer, her eyes and brows charming. "Tonight~ are you going to make a baby with me?"
Si Ye's face turned red, annoyed by her shamelessness, but he had somehow gotten used to it. Holding her hand with one hand, and carrying a bag of barbecue in the other, he looked around. "Where's that little snake?"
"Its beast father took it away."
"That person just now was him?"
"Yes."
Si Ye's eyebrows relaxed.
"I'll be leaving the Southern Region soon, going back to my hometown for my mother's birthday celebration." Si Ye said to Sang Luo, "I haven't been back in a long time. This time it's her five-hundredth birthday, so I have to go back and see her. You… do you want to come back with me?"
Sang Luo stared at his beautiful peach blossom eyes with a smile. "Is this considered meeting the parents?"
Si Ye's ears turned even redder. He lowered his eyes, not daring to look directly at her. "If you want to go, you don't need to prepare any gifts. Just come along with me. If you don't want to go, then I…"
"I'll go." Sang Luo took his hand and placed it on her stomach. "After meeting the parents, let's immediately have a baby."
Si Ye was startled by her eagerness, and a little shy. "I'm still young, I'm not in a hurry for offspring. You… you don't have to… Even if we don't have children, I will…"
"But I want to have a child with you sooner, before you advance to the Emperor Beast rank."
"This… Having offspring isn't something you can just decide to do."
"Emperor-rank beastmen are even harder to conceive. Once you reach the Emperor rank, you probably won't be able to get pregnant. It's better to have one sooner rather than later."
"…" That was true. The Emperor Beasts he knew were all old guys hundreds or even thousands of years old, and almost all of them were infertile.
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Western Region, Liaoyu Northern City, Bi'an Clan Territory.
The Bi'an Clan still retains three major branches. One branch has migrated to the Northern Region, while the other two branches remain in the Western Region, occupying the Northern and Southern Territories respectively. The Southern Territory Clan Leader is a peak King-rank, ranking among the top three beast kings in the entire Western Region. The Northern Territory Clan Leader is slightly weaker in strength, at the True King realm, but she is an extremely rare King-rank female, and a pure-blooded Bi'an, so no one dares to invade her.
The relationship between the North and South is considered peaceful and harmonious, with frequent intermarriage. It is said that the current husband of the Northern Bi'an Clan Leader is a direct son of the Southern Bi'an Clan's old Clan Leader.
Tomorrow is the Northern Bi'an Clan Leader's five-hundredth birthday, and guests are coming from all directions to celebrate. The city is decorated with lanterns and colored banners, and the streets are paved with red silk, with gongs and drums creating a lively atmosphere!
On the eve of the birthday banquet, Si Ye brought Sang Luo back to the royal palace.
The guards at the gate were surprised to see him return.
"Young Master, you haven't been back in so long! The last time I saw you must have been five years ago… Over the years, the Clan Leader has often mentioned you to the servants. She must miss you very much."
Si Ye sneered, "What? Is my brother not living up to expectations, that she even has time to think about me?"
"This… The Clan Leader is definitely thinking of you in her heart!"
The servants, remembering the strained relationship between the mother and son, dared not say more.
"Young Master, should we tell the Clan Leader that you've returned?"
"Whatever. Anyway, I'll just present her with her birthday gift tomorrow and leave. It's the same whether she knows I'm back or not."
"Young Master, don't say that. The Clan Leader will definitely be overjoyed that you've returned before the birthday banquet. I'll send someone to tell her immediately."
Si Ye took Sang Luo to the courtyard where he used to live. He hadn't been back in a long time. Some leaves had fallen in the courtyard, but the room was clean, suggesting that someone had been assigned to clean it regularly.
Si Ye asked someone to tidy up a side hall next to the bedroom, so that Sang Luo could rest there for the night.
"I can just stay in the same room with you. You don't need to have people tidy up extra rooms." Sang Luo was holding onto the goal of cooking the rice tonight.
"No." He refused righteously.
"…"
Si Ye noticed her unhappiness, his Adam's apple bobbed slightly, but he resisted the urge to comfort her.
This was the royal palace, with so many outsiders watching, how could he allow her to… force him.
"Are you hungry? I'll take you to get something to eat," Si Ye asked her.
Hearing about food, Sang Luo perked up again. "Let's go!"
Si Ye took her hand and went to the dining hall.
In the corridor, they ran into a fair-looking, young, white-robed female. She was wearing a loose, embroidered dress, but it couldn't hide her pregnant belly. Servants carefully supported her on both sides.
The female was stunned when she saw Si Ye, and softly called out, "A'Ye…"
Si Ye paused, his grip on Sang Luo's hand tightening slightly.
Sang Luo glanced at Si Ye's expressionless face, thoughtful.
"A'Ye, it's really you! Those servants weren't lying!" She said sadly, "You didn't come back for the Clan Leader's birthday banquet the last few times. This time, I thought you wouldn't come back again."
The white-robed female's face showed a hint of reminiscence. She waved away the two servants beside her and took a step forward.
Si Ye pulled Sang Luo and took a step back, speaking coldly, "Bai Wan, do you need something from me? If you have something to say, say it here. Don't get too close to me."
"A'Ye, you…"
Bai Wan then noticed Sang Luo beside Si Ye. Seeing their hands intertwined, she bit her lip lightly, a look of sadness appearing on her face. "You even brought back a female this time. Did you know I would come, and deliberately come to anger me?"
"Bai Wan, who do you think you are? You overestimate yourself too much. I brought back a female I like. What does it have to do with you?" Si Ye was as unruly and unforgiving as when they first met.
Bai Wan looked at him in shock, as if she had never been spoken to in such a tone before. Then, she thought of something, her face filled with guilt. "A'Ye, don't say such angry words. I was wrong about what happened back then. I'm willing to compensate you. How about I have another cub for you after I give birth to this one? Mother also hopes that we can reconcile…"
She reached out to pull Si Ye, but was pushed away. The force was too strong, and she almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, the servants caught her, saving her from a fall.
Bai Wan clutched her pregnant belly in fear, the gentleness on her face no longer able to be maintained. She gritted her teeth and said angrily, "Si Ye, how can you treat me like this!"
"Esteemed Female Bai Wan, I've made myself very clear. I've never liked strangers getting close to me. Next time, I might really hit you."
Si Ye pulled Sang Luo and left directly, not even looking at Bai Wan.
Along the way, Si Ye didn't say a word, his aura so cold it was frightening. Sang Luo vaguely guessed something, but couldn't find an opportunity to ask until after dinner, when a servant came to call Si Ye, saying that the old Clan Leader had something to ask of him. He sent Sang Luo back to the courtyard to rest first, and then left alone.
Sang Luo found an old servant and indirectly inquired about the gossip between the two of them.
The female named Bai Wan was actually Si Ye's fiancée.
Former fiancée.
Sang Luo thought of Bai Wan's big belly…
No wonder Si Ye was so resistant to females. So he had been hurt in love before.
