Chapter 1231: Dangerous Eyes

Zu'an hesitated. "Isn't this inconvenient, it being the middle of the night? How about another day?"

Tu Shan Yu felt like she could barely maintain her smile. "If I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of? Besides, this is my royal palace. I told you to use my tea to entertain me, and you're still unwilling? Then give me back the Azure Ember Flower."

"Your Majesty, there's no need for such formality. How could I be so petty?" Zu'an thought it over carefully, realizing his actions were indeed a bit impolite. So he walked over and opened the door.

"What, aren't you going to invite me in?" Seeing him block the doorway and hesitate, Tu Shan Yu was infuriated. "Could it be that you've been hooking up with a fox maiden from the palace and are afraid I'll see?"

For so many years, she had always handled everyone with ease, but today, Zu'an's series of actions completely flummoxed her.

Tu Shan Yu's rage points: 999,999...

Zu'an moved slightly to the side. "Your Majesty, you jest. Please come in!"

Tu Shan Yu's expression softened slightly. After entering the room, she subtly looked around. Seeing that there was indeed no one else, she breathed a sigh of relief. "Young Master, you're still awake."

"I was just practicing cultivation," Zu'an replied, deliberately leaving the main door open to avoid any suspicion.

Noticing his actions, Tu Shan Yu was speechless. Usually, men were always trying to take advantage of her, but now, he was acting as if she were trying to take advantage of him.

"Young Master, you seem quite guarded against me?" Tu Shan Yu naturally sat down on his bed, then smiled and looked at him.

Zu'an hesitated for a moment, but still nodded and said, "It does feel a bit strange. During the day, Your Majesty clearly treated me with disdain, but suddenly tonight, you're all smiles and laughter."

"Oh, so that's why," Tu Shan Yu chuckled. "Mainly, during the day, I saw that your relationship with Queen Medusa was unusual, and I was worried she might overthink things and harm the harmony between our two tribes. That's why I was a bit distant towards you, Young Master. I hope you don't mind."

Zu'an couldn't help but recoil. "Then why are you here again now?"

Seeing him act that way, as if he feared she had ulterior motives, Tu Shan Yu nearly fainted from anger.

Tu Shan Yu's rage points: 666,666,666...

"Wasn't I bringing the Azure Ember Flower to you, Young Master?" Tu Shan Yu's hand, hidden in her sleeve, clenched tightly. She really wanted to pin this guy to the ground and give him a good beating. "And incidentally, have a chat with you, Young Master."

"What does Your Majesty wish to chat about?" Zu'an asked, sitting down quite a distance away.

Tu Shan Yu burst out laughing. "Young Master, are you afraid I'll eat you?"

"Your Majesty, you jest. I'm not a chicken, after all." Zu'an thought of the dishes from the previous dinner.

Tu Shan Yu: "..."

She realized this man seemed to be deliberately killing the conversation, giving her no chance to continue.

However, she reacted quickly. "If you're not afraid of me, then are you afraid Queen Medusa will be displeased if she finds out? Young Master, you truly underestimate Sister Yu. She's not the petty and jealous type."

Zu'an inwardly praised her shrewdness. This woman must have been a high-level manipulator in her previous life. With one sentence, she had cornered Yu Yanluo; if Yu Yanluo got angry, it would only confirm the reputation of being petty and jealous.

"Your Majesty, you jest. As a man, why would I need to care what others think about who I talk to?" Zu'an was also curious what she was up to, so he pretended to be provoked.

Seeing him provoked, Tu Shan Yu breathed a sigh of relief. She thought, 'This guy does have a weakness after all.' "I knew it," she said. "How could someone who defeated the Golden Crow Crown Prince be a henpecked and timid man?"

Zu'an looked a bit embarrassed. "Ah, you even know about that?"

"Qingqiu is not too far from the Serpent Tribe. Moreover, anything concerning the Demon Race's Crown Prince is no small matter; countless eyes are watching him," Tu Shan Yu said with a pursed-lip smile. "To be honest, I know my sudden visit at this hour is a bit abrupt. I actually came to inquire about the specific details of your battle against the Golden Crow Crown Prince."

Zu'an humbly replied, "It was merely luck."

"Young Master, you're being too modest. Our Demon Race has always worshipped the strong, and I am no exception. I truly want to hear what happened in that battle." Tu Shan Yu's eyes sparkled with admiration.

"Oh, I see," Zu'an relaxed a bit. "Actually, I didn't want to get involved that time. It's just that the Golden Crow Crown Prince was too arrogant..."

"Wait a moment," Tu Shan Yu stopped him. Then she clapped her hands. Soon, a maid brought in an exquisite wine pot and some light snacks. "You have a story, and I have wine."

The maid placed a small table by the bed, and after setting out the wine and dishes, she withdrew. As she left, she thoughtfully closed the door.

Zu'an's heart sank. It seemed she had come well-prepared.

Tu Shan Yu personally poured him a cup of wine. As she poured, a section of her fair, translucent wrist was revealed. On it was a delicate platinum bracelet, set with exquisite rubies. The red gems and her fair skin shone against each other, and coupled with the subtle, sweet fragrance emanating from her, it was enough to make any man's mouth go dry and his heart race with desire.

Zu'an was naturally no exception. He inwardly exclaimed in admiration. This woman was completely different from the women in brothels; she didn't need to expose her chest or shoulders, yet her every gesture and movement could arouse one's most primal desires.

Tu Shan Yu raised her wine cup. "Young Master, you are a guest from afar. Let me first toast you."

Zu'an hesitated. Seeing this, Tu Shan Yu chuckled, "What, Young Master, are you afraid I've poisoned it?"

After speaking, she picked up his wine cup and drained it, then gestured that she was fine.

Zu'an replied, "It's not that I'm afraid it's poisoned; I'm just afraid of getting out of control after drinking."

"Pfft!" Tu Shan Yu had not yet swallowed the remaining half-cup of wine. Hearing his reply, she choked and spit it out directly.

Zu'an was startled. He quickly handed her a handkerchief. "Are you alright?"

Tu Shan Yu wiped the wine stains from the corner of her mouth, then gave him a somewhat resentful look. "Young Master, since I can remember, I've never been so undignified as I am today."

Zu'an gave an awkward laugh. "I was too abrupt. I'll penalize myself with three cups."

After speaking, he poured three cups in a row and drained them.

Tu Shan Yu's mood turned from worry to joy. "Young Master, slow down. Don't actually get drunk. I still want to hear your story."

Next, she listened, chin in hand, with sparkling eyes, as he recounted the detailed events of that battle. She gasped repeatedly at the exciting parts and occasionally asked questions about her doubts.

Of course, each time, she refilled Zu'an's cup at the most opportune moment to enhance the mood. The atmosphere in the room grew more harmonious.

A stunning beauty with her captivating presence, serving wine and looking at him with admiring eyes, her soft, sweet voice full of praise. Even though Zu'an had been on guard, he couldn't help but feel a little flattered and lightheaded.

At first, they were still talking about the great battle, but later, their conversation branched out to everything under the sun.

The two also sat closer and closer. He didn't even know when it started, but Tu Shan Yu, with hazy, drunken eyes, was already leaning half-consciously into Zu'an's embrace.

From his angle, he could just see a stunning glimpse of snowy white through her collar.

Tu Shan Yu tilted her head slightly, a mysterious smile playing on her lips. Her beautiful eyes became exceptionally deep. "Brother Zu, do you think I'm beautiful?"

Zu'an felt a flame constantly burning in his lower abdomen. At this moment, it erupted with a roar. He felt his entire body surge with passion. Now, he had only one thought: to completely overpower the woman in his arms...

Suddenly, a wave of clarity came from deep within his soul. A pair of beautiful eyes opened in his mind. They were Daji's eyes.