Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 745 - 367: The Empress Dowager Who Despises with Words but is Upright in Deed

Chapter 745: Chapter 367: The Empress Dowager Who Despises with Words but is Upright in Deed

"Go out? Can you even go out?"

The Nine-tailed Demon Fox lightly swayed her dazzling, colorful tail. Her delicate and seductive voice was laced with thick ridicule.

"When Yan Changqing wanted to help you, you refused to leave. Now you want to go, but who’s going to help you?"

Ye Zhuchan ignored the taunt, pacing slowly back and forth atop the altar while stroking her chin, seemingly lost in thought.

The Nine-tailed Demon Fox snorted coldly, "You tried to manipulate your master, but he wouldn’t fall for it, merely watched as that girl turned blackened. You attempted to place the Water Moon Dream Mirror inside her body to preserve her rationality, yet the mirror ended up back with Jiang Shouzhong.

Ye Zhuchan, you’re human, not a god. The world is full of people as clever as you. Now the Emperor is dead, but where has the Hidden Dragon Vein, which he once seized, gone?

Could it have disappeared into ashes along with the dog Emperor?

If that’s the case, your Brother Jiang will never gain the power of the Heavenly Divine Fortune in this lifetime."

Listening to the fox’s mockery, Ye Zhuchan sighed lightly, "Maybe you’re right. I’m just somewhat clever, that’s all."

She sat on the stone steps, smoothing her skirt, and said gently:

"Back then, those around the Emperor mistakenly thought the energy of the Hidden Dragon Vein was the Heavenly Divine Fortune, not knowing it was merely a key.

And the true Heavenly Divine Fortune is none other than Brother Jiang himself. Without the Hidden Dragon Vein, it’s like losing the key. However... that might not be such a bad thing."

The Nine-tailed Demon Fox sneered, "Indeed, not a bad thing—at least those in the heavens can’t find Jiang Shouzhong. But what about the future? Can he hide forever?"

Ye Zhuchan’s gaze flickered, "If he becomes the Human Emperor, then there’s nothing to fear."

"Ha ha..."

The Nine-tailed Demon Fox seemed to hear the most absurd joke in the world and mocked,

"The current situation is already as disastrous as it gets, and you really think Jiang Shouzhong will rise to be a dominator in these chaotic times? That man might be good at charming women, but conquering the world is another matter entirely."

Ye Zhuchan replied softly, "I believe Brother Jiang can achieve it. After all, you’re right about one thing... he is very charismatic to women."

After a brief silence, the Nine-tailed Demon Fox’s tone turned peculiar, "You’re not suggesting Jiang Shouzhong should conquer a few women, are you?

Conquer the Asura Queen, conquer the Demon Venerable, conquer Empress Dowager Yan Rong, conquer Li Guanshi... conquer them all, and he effectively conquers the world?"

"Why not?"

Ye Zhuchan tilted her head with a question.

The Nine-tailed Demon Fox went quiet.

It seemed... maybe it really was possible.

The Nine-tailed Demon Fox tucked away her mesmerizing long tail and fixed her pink pupils onto Ye Zhuchan, gazing at her deeply. "And what about you?"

"Me?"

Ye Zhuchan thought for a moment, then revealed an enchanting smile that could topple cities and nations. "Of course, I’ll conquer Brother Jiang."

Lowering her eyes to her hand, she slowly clenched her fist.

"Only then can I reclaim... everything that should have been mine!"

——

Amid the faint rustling sounds of clothing being removed, the silhouette behind the screen revealed a woman’s flawless and alluring curves—from arched to straight, every line exuding irresistible charm.

Jiang Shouzhong shut his eyes, avoiding the temptation to peek.

Yet even so, the soft splashing of water as the woman bathed filled the silent space with its echoes.

In his ears, it transformed into another kind of indescribable allure.

Jiang Shouzhong was a man, a normal man.

Especially as the heir of the Sky Burning Fist from the ancestor of Huoyun Mountain, his vitality was unrestrained.

Though he had dealt with some distracting thoughts along the journey and always maintained control, the constant threats had left him little room to indulge any wayward impulses.

Now, truly relaxed, his mind couldn’t help but wander.

Of course, thoughts were just thoughts; he wasn’t about to let his impulses take over and act recklessly.

Suddenly, Jiang Shouzhong found himself missing Mengniang.

With Mengniang around, even if actual intimacy wasn’t an option, she could always entwine herself to help him resolve certain needs.

Unfortunately, Mengniang had completely disappeared.

At times, Jiang Shouzhong couldn’t help but wonder if, after gaining her freedom, she had slipped away, far from him.

After all, when she was bound to him before, Mengniang had been distinctly unhappy.

Perhaps unaccustomed to bathing in the presence of a man, Xiao Lingqiu spent no more than fifteen minutes cleaning herself before finishing hurriedly.

Putting on her clothes, Xiao Lingqiu dried her damp hair as she walked to the bed and addressed Jiang Shouzhong, who still had his eyes shut: "Stop pretending; now go wash up. You reek."

"Reek? Do I?"

Jiang Shouzhong rose and sniffed himself.

Apparently, a little.

So he began to undress.

"Can’t you go behind the screen to remove your clothes?"

Xiao Lingqiu turned her delicate body away, her cheeks tinged with slight annoyance. Stray droplets slid down her snow-white neck, tracing a curve before vanishing into her collar.

They say women are most beautiful freshly bathed.

At that moment, Xiao Lingqiu was undoubtedly ravishing.

"It’s not like you haven’t seen me bare before."

Jiang Shouzhong muttered as he moved behind the screen.

Xiao Lingqiu suddenly thought of something and quickly said, "Wait! Change the water first."

The moment her voice dropped, Jiang Shouzhong was already stepping into the tub.

"It’s fine, I don’t mind."

Jiang Shouzhong said nonchalantly.

Xiao Lingqiu bit her lip and whispered a curse.

When Jiang Shouzhong finished bathing and stepped out, he found the woman already lying on the bed, her eyes closed as if she’d fallen into a deep sleep.

Days of travel had left them both utterly exhausted, without much opportunity to rest properly.

Jiang Shouzhong planned to lie down and rest as well, but the moment he touched the edge of the bed, the woman kicked him off forcefully.

"What’s wrong with you?"

Jiang Shouzhong gritted his teeth, rubbing his aching waist as he glared at the woman on the bed.

Xiao Lingqiu’s jade-like face remained frosty as she curled the small foot she’d used to kick him. Her voice carried an imperious tone: "We aren’t a real married couple. You sleep on the floor."