“You’ll naturally know when it’s born.”
“……” Speechless. He piqued her curiosity but refused to elaborate.
“Hehe, take good care of this pregnancy. It's still the early stages. Later in the pregnancy, the offspring will require a massive amount of energy. If Si Ye can't afford to raise you, I can.”
Sang Luo glanced at him. This man's attitude was unusually attentive. Fei Yuan was indeed a bit interested in her before, but the way he looked at her was teasing and dismissive, as if he was examining a curious little object. Now, however, it was an intense possessiveness.
Could it be that she was carrying a little phoenix, which made him so excited?
Sang Luo was wary of Fei Yuan and said with a hint of sarcasm, “You wish. Si Ye would never let you steal the child.”
Fei Yuan gently rubbed her stomach and smiled, “Then how about you give birth to one of my own?”
Any male would be driven crazy by such a fertile female, giving rise to the instinctive impulse to imprison her and make her bear several litters of cubs for him.
Sang Luo didn't respond for a moment.
Neither agreeing nor refusing.
Fei Yuan's appearance, figure, and unfathomable strength, under normal circumstances, would definitely make him a prime target for her to conquer. But…
He smiled and said, “Silence means you agree?”
“I didn’t agree!”
“But you didn’t reject me either, which means you’re interested.” Fei Yuan's voice was low and pleasant, coaxing and seductive. “Little Luo'er, don't suppress your nature. I see the desire for me in your eyes.”
“……” Sang Luo turned her face away. “How did you bring me here?”
“Last time, afraid you'd run around, I left a mark on you.”
“A soul mark?” Royal-level beastmen could be summoned through soul marks. Sang Luo quickly searched her body with her mental energy, but couldn't see it. The difference in strength between them was too great. He could easily hide the mark. She couldn't erase it even if she wanted to.
“Not a soul mark, just a tracking mark.” Fei Yuan said meaningfully, “When you're pregnant with my child, I'll give you my soul mark.”
Sang Luo wasn't surprised. These old guys who had lived for so long were the most calculating. If Fei Yuan gave her his soul mark so easily, she would suspect a trick.
She waved her hand, “Alright, your poison is temporarily relieved. You owe me a favor. I'll go back now.”
Fei Yuan didn't speak or stop her. Suddenly, his expression changed. He wrapped his arm around her waist, his jade-white fingertips gently caressing her rosy, soft lips, his eyes darkening slightly.
“Before you leave, let me taste your flavor again, how about it?”
“Fei Yuan!”
An angry reprimand was a step ahead of him.
Sang Luo was pulled into Si Ye's arms, who had arrived just in time, his aura icy cold.
Si Ye held her tightly, the veins on his arms faintly bulging. “If you dare to lay a hand on her, our uncle-nephew relationship is over! Don't blame me for being impolite!”
“……”
Fei Yuan watched the two leave and turned back to the palace.
Some things were going to be known sooner or later. Better to figure it out sooner.
… …
Si Ye was silent all the way. Only after returning to the manor did he ask Sang Luo,
“Luo Luo, you… why didn’t you reject Fei Yuan just now?”
His voice was hoarse and low.
What made him the angriest and most uncomfortable wasn't Fei Yuan deliberately flirting with Sang Luo in front of him, but that she hadn't rejected Fei Yuan.
She was clearly his mate, pregnant with his child, yet she was interested in another male.
Sang Luo sighed inwardly. As expected, Si Ye had heard those words. She opened her mouth, but couldn't give him a satisfactory answer.
To be honest, Fei Yuan's talent made him a high-quality advancement target. It was a huge draw for Sang Luo. In the past, she wouldn't have refused at all.
It was a bit awkward regarding the relationship between the uncle and nephew, but deep down, Sang Luo was indeed tempted by Fei Yuan's talent and strength.
Even if she didn't form a mating bond with Fei Yuan in the future, she would find other male beasts. Si Ye would know all of this sooner or later. She wasn't as perfect as he imagined in his heart.
She was a selfish and promiscuous person.
The kind of female he hated the most.
Seeing Sang Luo's silence, Si Ye put his hands on her shoulders, his arms trembling slightly. “Luo Luo, I know females are all drawn to the strong. You think Uncle's strength is stronger, right? But my talent isn't lower than his. I'll reach the Royal level soon. Give me a hundred years, and I'll definitely surpass him!”
His voice was pleading and pained. “You only need me. I'll protect you, take care of you and the child. You don't need to find other male beasts…”
Sang Luo sighed, “A’Ye, I don’t want to deceive you. This time, I’m afraid I can't promise you.”
Si Ye was stunned. After a moment of silence, he slowly lowered his hands and disappeared.
Sang Luo stood at the door, the cold wind blowing her hair and clothes. After an unknown amount of time, there was a faint rumble of thunder in the sky, the sky was gloomy, and it seemed like it was going to rain.
She thought, it was good that Si Ye knew. She should have made it clear long ago, and she wouldn't have to worry about how to bring it up all the time.
A clap of thunder sounded, and the night rain fell.
A red oiled paper umbrella opened, tilted over her head, blocking the falling rain.
Sang Luo looked up, “Why are you here?”
Fei Yuan said, “That noble female Yao Nuan from the northern Bi'an clan has always been thinking about Si Ye. Knowing that he came to the central region, she followed him. Three days later will be her birthday banquet. She personally came to find Si Ye today and sent an invitation.”
Sang Luo, “You want me to leave Si Ye so that he can choose another marriage.”
“Si Ye is someone I watched grow up. I know his temperament very well. You are not his true love.” Fei Yuan looked at Sang Luo.
Sang Luo lowered her head and didn't answer. He was too right. After a moment of silence, “Did Si Ye accept the invitation?”
“Yes, Si Ye accepted it and promised to attend the banquet.”
“……” She couldn't give him what he wanted. Yao Nuan was gentle, kind, and faithful. She was his true love.
If she hadn't intervened halfway, Si Jiong would have arranged a marriage between the two long ago. Si Ye and Yao Nuan were both fond of each other's personalities. They would have a stable and harmonious life together. This was the kind of relationship Si Ye yearned for the most, and he wouldn't be trapped by emotional wounds again.
But her month of getting along with Si Ye wasn't fake. Sang Luo wasn't heartless. Si Ye's care for her was genuine. She still felt a little uncomfortable, but she wouldn't chase him back.
She would only hurt Si Ye even more.
“I'm sorry to him.”
“You are carrying such a precious offspring for him. There's nothing to be sorry about. It's just that he can't get over this hurdle in his heart. After giving birth to the child, you should separate from him.”
“Yeah.” Sang Luo nodded, “I'll go back and rest first. Don't come looking for me recently.”
Fei Yuan's eyes fell on her for a moment, then he handed the oiled paper umbrella to her and disappeared.
Sang Luo didn't see Si Ye for several days.
Three days later, she went to find the old butler in the manor to ask about his whereabouts.
The old butler said, “The young marquis went to the banquet today and may not be back until later. Does the madam want to go together?”
“I won’t go.”
How could Yao Nuan call him over for this birthday banquet for nothing? Something was bound to happen. Her going would only be a disturbance.
During this time Sang Luo spent with Si Ye, she could also tell that he liked this kind of gentle and quiet female. Maybe after getting along at this banquet, the two could develop some feelings and become a perfect couple.
After she gave birth to the child, she could leave with peace of mind.
