The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 416 - 415: Midnight Terror

Chapter 416: Chapter 415: Midnight Terror

"Sister Ali, actually, my brother is also compelled to act as he does. We don’t have the same harmony that you have in the Imperial Palace, and brother’s identity is so special. If he doesn’t take action, they would kill him," Rong Yueqing felt it was necessary to restore some of her brother’s image.

No girl would fancy a man constantly involved in killing, except for those in special circumstances such as the War God Hall.

Although Sister Ali couldn’t become her sister-in-law, she didn’t want Sister Ali to have too bad an impression of her brother, as it could affect their friendship.

Outside the door, Rong Chengjue had just reached the doorway and stopped as he was about to push the door open.

He wanted to hear Qu Tong’s response.

Qu Tong was helping Rong Yueqing organize the medicinal herbs and laughed when she heard this, "I know, there’s no need to explain to me, beautiful Yueqing. Different empires have different approaches due to their national conditions."

The Canaan Empire was seen as the most ideal existence, just like Sai Pu; they, too, had to fight life-and-death battles.

They might not necessarily want to fight, but if they didn’t, they could be the ones to die.

Qu Tong wasn’t so prejudiced, nor would she let this affect her dealings with Rong Chengjue.

Rong Yueqing didn’t know what Qu Tong was really thinking and breathed a sigh of relief at her words. Rong Chengjue, outside the door, also sighed in relief.

It was then that Rong Chengjue’s Light Brain lit up.

Looking down, he saw a location indicator on his entry card, and his narrow eyes narrowed further.

He recalled the news brought back by the guard who had escorted Rong Yueqing previously.

Si Yuting!

The newly appointed Treasurer saw Rong Chengjue raising his hand twice before putting it back down and wondered, "Your Highness, aren’t you going in?"

Rong Chengjue glanced at the door, "No, let’s go back, we have more important matters to attend to."

*

Since Rong Chengjue wasn’t married, Rong Yueqing was the most prestigious princess in the Casa Empire.

Rong Chengjue might have been too slow. It wasn’t until the evening before the ceremony that the royal dress Rong Yueqing was to wear was delivered, and they even prepared a set for Qu Tong as well.

Touching the gown covered in tiny diamonds, Qu Tong frowned slightly. Its extravagance was not less than that of Rong Yueqing’s, and even the craftsmanship was a bit more exquisite, with an added touch of ancient charm.

Rong Yueqing knew it was her brother’s doing. While inwardly cursing her brother for playing favorites, she also persuaded, "Sister Ali, you are a distinguished Potion Grandmaster. Brother’s success today is inseparable from you. You should dress up and attend the ceremony in all your glory; you cannot shortchange yourself."

"Besides, the ceremony begins tomorrow morning, and it’s too late to change now."

Originally, Qu Tong wasn’t necessarily expected to partake in such a complex ceremony, but the expectant beauty of Yueqing made it hard to refuse.

In the end, Qu Tong wore the dress, but she only wore half of the set of jewelry.

Not to attract too much attention, Qu Tong had also reverted her hair back to black.

Rong Yueqing was curious, "Sister Ali, how did you manage that?"

Qu Tong merely smiled without speaking and touched Rong Yueqing’s hair, "Your hair is very beautiful."

Although many said her silver-white hair was pretty, she believed that a natural original color was the most beautiful.

Rong Yueqing’s hair color was not the common black but rather a tea color that would shimmer with specks of gold under the light, a natural color that was also quite appealing.

Rong Chengjue had arranged everything carefully, and Qu Tong found herself seated next to Rong Yueqing, observing the entire ceremony.

From time to time, curious glances were cast their way, but no one was indiscreet enough to come up and cause trouble.

Many knew that behind the King, there was a mysterious Pharmacist’s support; they just didn’t expect this Pharmacist to be so young.

The coronation ceremony went smoothly. Most of those present were supporters of Rong Chengjue, and there were also guests from other countries who had come to offer their congratulations.

Qu Tong even saw the Crown Prince at the banquet, but since she was wearing a veil and the seats for foreign guests were not close to hers, the Crown Prince did not recognize her.

The whole process was grand and complex, with a slight Western influence, but it was indeed a novel experience.

Afterwards, Rong Yueqing very much wanted to take her sightseeing, but unfortunately, with heavy duties and continuous banquets, there was simply no time.

After wandering around the Imperial City on her own, Qu Tong was ready to leave.

On the day of Qu Tong’s departure, even Rong Chengjue, who was busier than Rong Yueqing, found the time to see her off personally and gave her many gifts claimed to be specialties of the Casa Empire, leaving Qu Tong, who had only prepared an Elixir for Rong Yueqing, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

She only concocted a Physique Elixir, but this elixir was useless for Rong Chengjue, who was SSS-rank.

In the end, Qu Tong merely said dryly, "Thank you."

She decided to give Rong Chengjue a few more elixirs next month.

Rong Chengjue gently hummed in response but didn’t say much.

However, Qu Tong always felt that Rong Chengjue’s gaze held a bit of a grievance.

It must be an illusion. Rong Chengjue was always generous, and he was the ruler of a nation after all; how could he care about such trivial things?

After saying goodbye to Rong Yueqing, she decided to take a detour back to Luyi Star; it had been a long while since she had returned.

Si Yuting had just arrived in the Casa Imperial City and learned that Qu Tong had already left. He glanced toward the direction of the Imperial Palace and, without resting, reboarded the spaceship and departed.

It took Qu Tong almost three days to travel from the Casa Imperial City to Luyi Star, and she had to personally pilot the spacecraft through an asteroid belt.

As soon as she arrived at Luyi Star, she went straight to sleep.

So when Si Yuting arrived in the middle of the night, Qu Tong’s Light Brain rang, but she did not notice.

Qu Tong was awakened by a searing gaze.

What’s it like to wake up in the middle of the night and see a dark figure by your bed?

Hair-raising.

Goosebumps all over.

Your heart wouldn’t even beat anymore!

The very next second, Qu Tong was on the brink of lashing out at the assailant but suppressed the urge.

Taking a deep breath, she said, "My dear Prince, what is this act about? Are you trying to give me a midnight fright?"

The lights were turned on, and Qu Tong, somewhat unaccustomed to the brightness, reached up to shield her eyes, but she was pulled into a firm embrace.

Si Yuting held her very tightly, as if terrified that she would vanish.

Qu Tong sensed that Si Yuting’s emotions were a bit off and chose to remain still.

Had he encountered some frustrations at work?

"I’m sorry," a low voice came from behind her ear.

Huh?

Qu Tong was a bit slow to react.

"What for this time?"

"If I did something to anger you, tell me."

The usually meticulous man now seemed to have his words jumbled, leaving Qu Tong completely baffled.

Who am I?

Where am I?

What is he talking about?

"No, what’s wrong, husband?" Qu Tong shoved Si Yuting’s shoulders, creating some distance.

When Si Yuting heard the familiar term of address and looked at the face of the one he hadn’t seen in a long time, his eyes finally reddened.

"Ali, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have let you take the risk alone, don’t be mad at me, I’ll never do it again," he said.

Qu Tong finally realized what Si Yuting was talking about and pulled a flattened little dinosaur from under Si Yuting, "I’m not mad at you, are you thinking too much?"

Now it was Si Yuting’s turn to be perplexed.

Qu Tong looked at Si Yuting’s dumbfounded expression, so unlike his usual aloof demeanor. His rare display of true emotions had a surprising charm.

Qu Tong extended her paw maliciously and rubbed Si Yuting’s handsome face while smiling and said, "It’s not your fault. Besides, Du Biao’s target was me in the first place. Even if it wasn’t for you, I would have gone to save Niannian, so there’s absolutely no need for you to feel guilty about it."

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