sovbooks Chapter 414 What kind of Northern Prince is he? He's nothing special!
Chapter 414 What kind of Northern Prince is he? He's nothing special!
Upon hearing this,
A surge of anger suddenly erupted in Yun Suxin's eyes, and fury and killing intent surged into her heart once again!
That despicable bastard!
Seeing that the other party had stopped, his face full of anger, Qin Mu felt even more relieved.
He leaned back in his chair, speaking casually as if he were discussing what to eat for dinner.
"I have already sent men to that mountain village and had them taken to a secret residence. If you disobey them in the slightest, they will suffer."
Yun Suxin's eyes widened suddenly, her pupils reflecting Qin Mu's hateful smiling face, and the killing intent in her eyes intensified.
She had originally thought that even if she couldn't escape, she could at least find a way to get the couple to escape and be protected temporarily, so that her weakness would no longer be exploited by this playboy, and perhaps she could suffer less torment that way.
Unexpectedly, this scoundrel, though a bastard, wasn't stupid; he had actually anticipated her thoughts.
Her heart sank slightly, thinking, "Oh no, am I really going to be controlled by him forever?"
The moon goddess was deeply saddened.
If you don't want to be manipulated, then you have no choice but to give up the couple's lives.
But she can't.
After so many years together, he was her savior and gave her a sense of home.
She was an orphan from a young age and never experienced the warmth of a family. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been jealous of their daughter, and she wouldn't have chosen to switch identities with that girl after seeing their daughter.
This kind of feeling is not something she can easily sever.
Yun Suxin sighed inwardly and closed her eyes.
She bit the stem of the grape with her mouth, slowly bent down, and brought the grape to Qin Mu's lips.
Qin Mu then leisurely opened his mouth, bit into the grape, and began to chew.
The moon goddess told herself this in her heart.
All of this is the result of enduring humiliation and hardship; it will all come to an end.
When the day ends, she will torture and kill the other party ten thousand times over!
Thinking this made her feel a little better.
Then she suddenly felt her lips touch Qin Mu's lips.
It turned out that Qin Mu had already finished eating the grapes.
She was about to get up and leave when it was too late.
Qin Mu had already kissed her, his tongue prying open her teeth and forcefully probing inside.
Yun Suxin's eyes widened suddenly, and her cheeks flushed red, as if they were about to bleed.
Her hand froze in mid-air, as if she were completely frozen in place.
Fifteen minutes later.
Yun Suxin stood to the side, her breath coming in short gasps, her face flushed, her heart pounding, unsure of what to do.
That unfamiliar yet wonderful feeling was something she was experiencing for the first time.
Back in the mountain village, she was so focused on sensing the internal energy within her body that she didn't really appreciate the feeling.
Now she realizes that this is a feeling she has never experienced before.
I can't quite put my finger on it, but it's definitely a strange feeling.
"May the Moon Goddess protect you—May the Moon Goddess protect you—"
Suddenly, a series of orderly footsteps and noisy shouts came from outside the courtyard gate, one after another, surging in like a tide.
"The Moon Goddess descends to protect all living beings! The followers of the Moon Goddess's cult defend our sacred faith!"
The sound grew closer and louder, and the torchlight illuminated the streets and alleys outside the door.
Upon hearing this voice, Yun Suxin's heart stirred slightly.
She guessed that it must be ordinary people who came to support the Moon Goddess Cult that came to the city.
The believers who had been organized by the leaders of the various branch altars finally arrived.
Qin Mu frowned, his face showing impatience.
"What happened outside?"
Yunluan immediately understood Qin Mu's meaning, stepped forward, and clasped her hands in greeting.
"Reporting to you, young master, it seems there's a war going on outside. The imperial court is besieging a sect called the Moon Goddess Cult, and their followers are dissatisfied, so they've come to their aid."
Qin Mu frowned, his tone full of dissatisfaction.
"What kind of wretched place is this? And there's fighting every day! My safety isn't even guaranteed!"
Yunluan lowered her head, her voice respectful.
"Young master, there's no need to worry. I've already sent a message to the master by carrier pigeon. He should be sending you back in a few days."
Qin Mu waved his hand impatiently.
"Send a few more messages to my father by carrier pigeon! Tell him I'm dying here, and he needs to send me back immediately, otherwise he'll never see his son again!"
Yunluan clasped her hands in a fist salute.
"Yes, I understand."
She turned and left.
The moon goddess's eyes flickered slightly upon hearing this.
It seems this spoiled brat will be returning to the capital soon.
She needs to find a way to leave this place as soon as possible, otherwise it will be troublesome if she really goes back with him.
These next few days, she also needs to find a way to restore her cultivation level.
Just as the Moon Goddess was planning the next few days, Qin Mu suddenly stood up and stretched.
"I'm going to take a bath. Go and prepare."
Zhao Qingxue immediately understood Qin Mu's intention.
He's going to use a new method to deal with this Moon Goddess.
She gave a slight curtsy, her voice soft.
"Yes, I understand."
Jiang Zhaoyue also bowed and withdrew with Zhao Qingxue to prepare for their bath.
Suddenly, only Yunluan, Yueshen, and Qin Mu remained in the room.
Qin Mu looked at Yun Suxin with indifferent eyes and a calm tone, yet his words carried an undeniable air of authority.
"You'd better behave yourself and serve me well later, and you'll be richly rewarded. If you don't serve me well, not only will you suffer, but your father and mother will suffer even more. Understand?"
The Moon Goddess was taken aback, then realized what this scoundrel was up to.
A complex mix of emotions welled up inside her.
Anger, shame, helplessness, and a hint of fear and unease she was unwilling to acknowledge.
She had no idea what new tricks this brat had up his sleeve to mess with her this time.
There was even a tiny bit of anticipation in my heart.
No, it's not anticipation!
She quickly denied that feeling.
It must be an illusion. How could she possibly be expecting it? It must be an illusion!
Just as the moon goddess was feeling tense and conflicted, the bathwater was ready.
When Zhao Qingxue and Jiang Zhaoyue returned to report, Qin Mu stood up and walked towards the bathroom. After taking two steps, he turned back to look at the Moon Goddess who was still standing there in a daze.
"What are you waiting for? Come along."
The Moon Goddess hesitated for a moment, then sighed, setting aside all her pride and resentment, and followed with hesitant steps.
.........
Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Moon Goddess Cult.
Inside a lavishly decorated bedroom, candlelight burned quietly, casting a warm, dim glow throughout the room.
A woman dressed in a moon-white dress sat in front of a dressing table with a bronze mirror in front of her. She slowly removed the white jade mask from her face.
A stunningly beautiful face was reflected in the mirror.
Her eyebrows resembled distant mountains, her eyes were like autumn water, her nose was high and straight, and her lips were light in color.
Beneath the mask was a face identical to the Moon Goddess, only with more lively eyes, lacking some of the Moon Goddess's innate coldness and imposing aura.
The woman knew that she was not the Moon Goddess, and that the face before her was a disguise created by the Moon Goddess.
Her name is Chen Ruoyao, and she has the cultivation level of a first-grade finger-pointing profound realm.
Her cultivation level was entirely built up for her by the Moon Goddess using resources.
She didn't know why the Moon Goddess had chosen her to be her substitute, but she knew the Moon Goddess's kindness, which she would never forget, nor could she ever forget.
All she had to do was obey every command from the Moon Goddess and complete them perfectly and excellently.
The Moon Goddess has given her so much, helped her cultivate, made her a superior being, and given her a status that no ordinary person can reach.
Of course, the main reason is that she needs to complete the mission perfectly to prevent the Moon Goddess from replacing her.
She didn't want to be replaced by anyone else; she wanted to remain the Moon Goddess's substitute so she could continue to enjoy these privileges.
After all, the only price she had to pay for enjoying these benefits was not being able to go home.
She has no desire to go back to that wretched mountain village!
There was nothing there; it was poor, miserable, dirty, and chaotic.
After returning home, all they could do was chop wood, cook, wash clothes, work in the fields, and plant crops. It was a miserable existence, worse than death.
She absolutely never wanted to experience that kind of predictable life again.
Besides, she had finally managed to leave that place, so why would she want to go back?
Therefore, the Moon Goddess's request was not a price for her at all, but rather a reward.
When the Moon Goddess made this request, she immediately agreed.
Chen Ruoyao looked at her reflection in the mirror and smiled.
She was very satisfied with herself in the mirror.
Although this is not her original face, she is equally proud and honored to be able to use it.
Sometimes, an unavoidable, rebellious thought would arise in her mind.
If she really were the moon goddess, how wonderful that would be?
How wonderful it would be if she no longer had to be the Moon Goddess's substitute, no longer had to obey others, and could be the Moon Goddess herself.
Whenever this thought crossed her mind, she would tremble with fear and anxiety, yet also feel a surge of emotion.
Chen Ruoyao murmured to herself, her voice so low it sounded like it was being squeezed out from deep in her throat.
"The Moon Goddess is not here now... You are the Moon Goddess, the most perfect and flawless Moon Goddess."
After saying that, she smiled again.
That smile contained smugness, greed, and a mad...ambition.
Chen Ruoyao stood up, walked to the window, and opened it.
A night breeze swept in, stirring her moon-white robes.
Her gaze fell on the corridor outside the palace, illuminated by candlelight.
There, Xu Longxiang stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the night sky, lost in thought.
A disdainful smile slowly crept onto the corners of her lips.
What kind of prince is he? He's nothing special.
It's laughable that he was completely fooled by a stand-in and even thought he had won the favor of the moon goddess.
She closed the window, turned around, and put her mask back on.
The white jade mask covered her face, concealing her bright, ambitious eyes.
She pushed open the door and went out.