Stunningly beautiful yet wicked, she begins by conquering eight beast husbands.

Chapter 80 Oh, really? Take me there to see.

Scarlett rested at Herda Palace for two days, and on the third day, she went to the Royal Court.

Catherine was quite surprised to see Scarlett greet her, and did not receive her immediately. After she finished dealing with the stacks of documents in her hand, she instructed Katrina to bring people in.

"Mother Queen."

Scarlett stood in the center of the hall, performed a proper bow, her pretty face smiling, her voice sweet and gentle.

Catherine knew immediately that Scarlett wanted to talk to her.

She glanced calmly at Scarlett, said nothing, gripped her pen, and continued reviewing the documents.

Scarlett wasn't in a hurry and patiently waited in the hall.

When the documents on her desk were almost empty, and Catherine seemed about to stop writing, she finally spoke: "Mother, I would like to go to the 403 Research Institute."

Scarlett hasn't forgotten Kristen.

We need to investigate Graham, and we need to investigate Christine as well.

After reviewing the last document, Catherine capped her pen and set it aside. She looked up at Scarlett and asked, "What are you going to the research institute for?"

Ever since the original owner caused a scene at the research institute, access was completely blocked by Catherine. No one can access it without Catherine's approval.

Scarlett smiled shyly, "I want to see Ashley."

Catherine smiled almost imperceptibly. "You want to see him?"

Scarlett nodded. "Yes."

"why?"

“He is my beastly husband. I have missed him after not seeing him for many days.”

"You miss him?"

Catherine made a surprised expression, her brow twitching slightly. She didn't believe it and refused outright: "No."

Ashley is a researcher at the Institute of Medicine. His research projects concern the nation and are among the Empire's key projects, which Catherine does not allow anyone to interfere with.

Scarlett's previous behavior had already eroded her credibility, and she wouldn't let Scarlett get away with it a second time.

Undeterred by the rejection, Scarlett obediently said "Oh," and curtsied again, saying, "Your subject takes his leave."

Being too obedient only made Catherine wary. She said in a deep voice, "Scarlett, are you thinking of some bad idea?"

Scarlett opened her eyes, her brow furrowed, and her expression immediately turned aggrieved: "Mother, how could you think of me like that? Although I miss Ashley, I would never do anything against your will. If you say I can't see him, I won't see him. I will obey you in everything."

Catherine was taken aback.

While the words sounded sweet and innocent, they left a bitter taste in her mouth. She felt that although Scarlett's tone was sweet, it carried a strong sense of accusation.

It's as if she's trying to break up a loving couple.

Catherine smiled and asked again, "Scarlett, did you go to the 403 Institute just to see Ashley?"

Scarlett pursed her lips. "Of course. He is the beast husband bestowed upon me by the Queen Mother, so I will naturally treat him well. There were misunderstandings in the past that caused our relationship to be strained, but I have now come to my senses and want to spend more time with him to ease the tension. Since he refuses to return to Herda Palace, I will go to the research institute to accompany him."

At this point, Scarlett raised her eyebrows, smiled brightly, and looked at Catherine with a triumphant expression, her eyes sparkling, "Mother, I've been getting along very well with Sevier and the others lately, and our relationship has improved a lot. There are far fewer negative news reports on the StarNet about me abusing my beast husband. Have you seen them, Mother?"

"The Queen Mother has seen it and says it's well done."

Catherine gave her a reproachful look, knowing perfectly well what she meant.

As a princess, she should naturally treat her beast husbands equally; any favoritism would invite gossip from others.

A moment.

Catherine's smile faded, and she adopted a regal air, asking in a deep voice, "Scarlett, will you make a mistake this time when you go to the 403 Research Institute?"

If she makes another mistake, she will send Scarlett directly to court and hand her over to the law.

Scarlett could hear the solemnity in Catherine's words, and dared not be negligent. She straightened her expression and replied solemnly, "Your subject will never make a mistake."

Catherine nodded. "Okay, I'll let you into the research institute. Whether you can see Ashley or not depends on your own abilities."

The research institute is very large, with more than fifty laboratories.

Scarlett needs to find out which room Ashley is in, and whether she can get in is also up to her.

Catherine had promised Ashley that she would never issue an order forcing them to meet unless he agreed.

So even if Scarlett goes, she might not be able to see Ashley.

Everything depends on yourself.

Catherine will not make an exception for her again.

Scarlett's real purpose was to get into the research institute and meet Ashley? It was just a pretext.

However, since Catherine had said that, she immediately seized the opportunity and asked Catherine for another favor, saying, "Mother Queen, you've really put me in a difficult position. I'm not clever enough, and I don't hold any official position. How can I expect Ashley to see me with genuine respect? I'm so aggrieved."

"Why don't you grant your son another favor, Mother Empress?"

What kind of grace do you want?

“Your subject can choose not to go to the laboratory, but Your subject cannot simply wait outside for Ashley. Your subject is a princess, and that would be too undignified. Your subject would like to have permission to enter and exit other places, so as not to lose face. If others ask, Your subject can say that you are here to study.”

These words were so reasonable and well-founded that Catherine found it hard to refuse. She shook her head helplessly and compromised, saying, "Okay."

He then instructed, "No causing trouble."

"Yes, Mother Queen!"

……

Scarlett left the Royal Court and, without delay, took a flying ship directly to the 403 Research Institute.

The journey is quite long, taking about an hour.

During that hour, Scarlett didn't rest; she checked the research institute's information on the StarNet.

The work of the research institute is classified, and not much information will be leaked to the public.

Scarlett didn't have high hopes; she just needed to know the basics.

I went through all the information I could find in my mind and memorized the key information points.

The airship arrived at Research Institute 403.

……

……

As soon as Scarlett stepped off the airship, she saw several uniformed managers standing not far away, smiling at her.

"Your Highness, welcome to our visit and guidance."

As they led the way, they glanced at Scarlett's face. Her smile was warm, but there was also a sense of bitterness about her life, which made people feel sad.

Last time Scarlett came, she caused chaos at the research institute.

Apart from a few top leaders who received the information early and took leave instead of coming, the rest of the group was quite affected.

The data was destroyed.

The instrument was damaged.

The reagents were all mixed up in a mess, and it almost blew up the lab.

It took them a month to recover.

this time.

Scarlett is here again, and she's here so fast. They have nowhere to hide and can only bite the bullet and face her.

Scarlett followed them, pretending to stroll around, her face always bearing a warm smile, just like the sun today.

But the managers who received her felt no warmth at all. On the contrary, every time they made eye contact, they felt a chill run down their spines and broke out in a cold sweat, always feeling that Scarlett was about to attack them at any moment.

That's just how people are; what they fear most is what they end up with.

When they toured the laboratory.

Finally, the attack that had been lingering in their minds came to pass.

Scarlett stopped and turned to ask the kind-looking female beside her, "By the way, which lab is Ashley in?"

That female happened to be Vanessa, Ashley's mentor.

She was the one who hosted Scarlett last time.

at first.

Scarlett also spoke softly and peacefully.

Until they knew Ashley's location.

She started to go crazy.

That was the question I asked back then.

The other managers hadn't experienced the weight of those words, but they had heard them.

They couldn't help but tense up and all looked at Vanessa.

For an instant.

Vanessa felt as if she were carrying a heavy burden, making it hard to breathe. Not only did her chest feel tight, but her brow also felt swollen.

She forced herself to remain calm, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and smiled so hard her temples throbbed. "Your Highness, Ashley is in Lab 27."

The laboratory is classified and only authorized researchers are allowed to enter.

Vanessa does not have permission.

The others also did not have the authority.

They held their breath, afraid to breathe, lest Scarlett say she would take her there.

however.

Murphy's Law has come into play again.

In their tension, they heard a phrase that sounded like a devil's whisper.

"Oh, really? Take me there to see."

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