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TEWRAWTEC CH 8
by jj.ssasipscoffeeChapter 8: Offending Every Single Little Shou
But Murong Zichen wasn’t fooled at all.
“How bold of you—to dare steal from Us!” His dragon visage darkened with fury. “We were going to spare your pathetic little life, but it seems your nerve knows no bounds!”
“Your Majesty, this is a misunderstanding… please allow this humble servant to explain—”
“Silence!”
Yun Mingzhuo was instantly plunged into despair. Heavens, what sin had he committed in a past life to deserve this?!
Murong Zichen tilted his chin upward and said coldly, “Exactly how thirsty are you that you keep testing Our patience again and again?”
Yun Mingzhuo looked aggrieved. “Please forgive me, Your Majesty, it really was just a magic trick…”
Thirsty? Even if he were, he’d never aim for someone like Murong Zichen. He swore on his life—stealing that underwear wasn’t intentional. …Though, if it were stealing Little Baobei [1]Xuan Xuan’s or the other cute shous’ undies… honestly, he’d be pretty down for that.
He flushed slightly for no reason~
“You think We are a fool? A magic trick? Fine. Then right here, right now—turn it back to where it came from!” With that, the emperor flung the underpants straight into Yun Mingzhuo’s face.
“Yes, yes! Fanfan, if you just turn it back now, everything will be fine,” Xuan Xuan whispered encouragingly in his ear.
Yun Mingzhuo was in a bind. He wanted to turn it back too—but how? He didn’t actually have the ability to do that!
He wasn’t a professional magician, and he had no props or assistants. What was he supposed to do?
“This humble servant performed too many tricks today, and now my body is a bit… depleted. I’m afraid I can’t go on. I beg Your Majesty’s understanding,” he said, sounding as pitiful as possible.
Wait—that kinda sounded like an indirect confession that he’d stolen it. No good! He quickly added, “I swear I didn’t steal your under… your item, Your Majesty! I really did conjure it up!”
He looked up with big, teary eyes, all innocent and wronged.
Clearly faking it—but Yun Mingzhuo was good-looking, and when he batted those lashes, everyone else thought he was… flirting with Murong Zichen.
A dog can’t stop itself from eating shit![2]
The other shous who had started warming up to Yun Mingzhuo suddenly found themselves repulsed again… Well, all except for the pure-hearted Xuan Xuan.
Xuan Xuan said, “Your Majesty, Fanfan is a good person. He wouldn’t lie.”
Baobei Xuan Xuan… in this entire world, only you still see me as a good person. Yun Mingzhuo looked at him, deeply moved.
“I see now,” Murong Zichen suddenly said, before scooping Yun Mingzhuo up into a bridal carry. “Since he’s so eager to warm Our bed, then We shall grant him his wish.”
Yun Mingzhuo: “!!”
That’s not what I meant at all!!
Xuan Xuan quickly stepped forward and said, “Fanfan already said he’s completely given up on Your Majesty. He doesn’t want to warm your bed!”
Yun Mingzhuo nodded vigorously. Yes! Yes! Xuan Xuan baby, you really understand me!
“Ah Xuan, are you a worm in his stomach[3]?” Murong Zichen asked.
Shang Xuan firmly shook his head.
“How long have you known him?”
“One hour.”
“Then how do you know he doesn’t really think that way?”
“Fanfan just said so earlier. He said he won’t pester Your Majesty anymore.”
Murong Zichen and Shang Xuan went back and forth with their Q&A, leaving Yun Mingzhuo a little dumbfounded.
Murong Zichen shook his head and chuckled. “That eunuch is extremely scheming and despicable in his tactics. Ah Xuan, don’t misjudge people again in the future.”
Shang Xuan: “……”
Yun Mingzhuo: “!!”
What the hell does that mean? Is he slandering Yun Mingzhuo’s name right to his face? Damn dog emperor! You motherf— how dare you sabotage my relationship with my darling Xuan Xuan right in front of me!
Yun Han gritted his teeth. “Your Majesty, don’t you think you’ve gone too far with that comment?”
Fury churned in his stomach… He was close to exploding.
(To be continued…)
Footnotes:
- Baobei : A Chinese term of endearment that literally means “treasure” or “baby.” Commonly used to affectionately refer to a lover, child, or someone very dear. ↑
- A dog can’t stop itself from eating shit!: A crude Chinese idiom used to scold or criticize someone for their incorrigible behavior. It implies that a person cannot change their bad habits, no matter how many chances they’re given. Often used in moments of anger or deep frustration. ↑
- are you a worm in his stomach: A common Chinese expression used to question how someone can be so certain about another person’s thoughts or intentions. It implies, often with skepticism, that unless you can read minds (like a worm inside someone's gut would know everything they feel), you shouldn’t speak so confidently on their behalf. ↑