Having the genes of a demon king, I never intended to be a kept man.

Ye Ge was pinned against the wall, completely bewildered.

Long Ying's elegant and beautiful fair face was very close. Her right hand pressed hard against the wall next to Ye Ge's head. The front half of her fair forearm was exposed from the loose sleeve of her imperial dragon robe. Her slender white fingers pressed against Ye Ge's chest. One of her small feet, as delicate and translucent as white jade, even stepped on Ye Ge's instep, preventing him from using skills to move. Her noble and majestic eyes were seriously looking into Ye Ge's eyes.

"What...does this mean?" Ye Ge asked hesitantly.

Long Ying said in a majestic and domineering manner, "I am the ruler, and you are the subject. You must obey me!"

Night Song: "so...?"

“What if I, as the Empress, were to order you to stay tonight?” Long Ying stared into his eyes and said, enunciating each word clearly.

Ye Ge thought for a moment: "It doesn't seem to be of much use. The Ye family has always been rebellious."

Long Ying grinned angrily, revealing her little tiger teeth: "Then today I'm going to teach you a lesson, you traitor who disobeys the Empress!"

......

Priestess Ji Lian slowly walked through the Imperial Garden and arrived at the Empress's bedchamber.

Standing at the bottom of the steps, you can see the lights still on in the palace rooms in the distance.

It's so late, and the Empress still hasn't rested.

They're really hardworking...

It is a blessing for the human race to have such an empress.

He's much more reliable than Long Hai.

[Ji Lian: Your Majesty, I am waiting outside the palace.]

After sending a message, Priestess Ji Lian stood quietly outside the palace and waited.

She slowly closed her eyes and stood in the moonlight, meditating and regulating her breathing.

However, she waited outside for a full two hours...

The empress still did not give her any reply.

Ji Lian couldn't help but open her eyes.

Why did it take so long?

'Has Her Majesty the Empress not finished reviewing the memorials so late?'

Priestess Ji Lian felt somewhat confused.

She couldn't help but move closer.

"Ok?"

Priestess Ji Lian's ears twitched slightly.

Her usually calm and composed face first showed a hint of confusion, then her eyes gradually became dull and astonished.

"?!"

......

A bright light appeared on the horizon.

The sun rose, and the dark sky was quickly dyed red by the orange-red morning sun.

Ye Ge glanced at the rising sun outside the window, calmly poured herself a cup of tea, and slowly took a sip.

"In the ninth round, Her Highness the Ninth Princess still lost," Ye Ge said casually.

Long Ying slumped weakly onto the table, utterly exhausted and dazed, her voice hoarse and feeble: "You audacious traitor... call... call me... call me Her Majesty the Empress..."

"Very well, Your Majesty." Ye Ge bowed slightly. "Your Majesty has already lost all night. Since Your Majesty has admitted defeat, then I shall take my leave for now."

"Who said I gave up?!"

"Uh? Does Your Majesty intend to continue with the tenth battle?" Ye Ge asked, bewildered.

"..."

Long Ying shuddered, and a hint of fear flashed in her beautiful eyes, which were filled with tears. Her face turned pale, and she stammered, "I...I have to go to court soon. Let's fight another day!"

Ye Ge found it somewhat amusing: "Alright, then this humble subject will take his leave."

After leaving the emperor's bedroom, Ye Ge stretched and felt refreshed.

About to leave.

Suddenly, Ye Ge saw a beautiful and familiar figure dressed in a white divine robe at the bottom of the palace steps.

Priest Ji Lian.

Yege and Priestess Ji Lian met once, but that was more than eight years ago.

When Priestess Ji Lian visited the Ye family on Long Hai's orders, their conversation was fairly pleasant, although there was a lot of pretense in it. At least on the surface, it was pleasant, and the two of them had no grudges against each other.

After Long Hai was killed, Ji Lian naturally switched her allegiance to Long Ying and continued to serve as the empire's first priest.

After all, she was the only divine mage among the human race, and no one could replace her.

"Yo, Priestess Hime, good morning, it's been a long time."

Ye Ge greeted him with a smile.

Priestess Ji Lian still maintained that holy and inviolable appearance. Eight years had not left any trace of time on her elegant and beautiful face. Extraordinary beings naturally have long lifespans, and divine sorcerers naturally have even longer lifespans.

"...Lord Night Song, it's been a long time." Priestess Ji Lian bowed slightly and responded politely.

Ye Ge looked at Ji Lian's face and asked curiously, "Why does your complexion look so strange? Have you not been resting well lately?"

"..."

Ji Lian thought to herself, "It's all because of you... and His Majesty..."

Last night, she originally wanted to come and discuss some prophecies with His Majesty Long Ying.

I never expected to run into such an awkward situation...

It seems those rumors circulating in the palace weren't just rumors after all...

Ye Ge didn't press further, but smiled and said, "I heard you've been doing quite well under Long Ying lately?"

Ji Lian returned a gentle smile: "Ji Lian is a subject of the empire. No matter which emperor is on the throne, it is my duty as a priest to wholeheartedly assist His Majesty and let His Majesty know the divine decrees of heaven and earth."

"Lord Yege is now a key minister of the empire and one of Her Majesty the Empress's most trusted people. I hope we can cooperate well in the future and create more benefits for the human race."

Ye Ge nodded: "Of course, I could tell you were a talented person when you were working for Long Hai."

Speaking of this, Ji Lian sighed softly, "You have no idea how I got through that time."

Night Song: "?"

"..."

Ye Ge's lips twitched slightly.

Good guy.

He originally thought that Ji Lian, as a priestess, should be a rather serious woman.

I never expected there to be such dry humor...

"Cough cough... I understand." Ye Ge didn't know what to say, so he scratched his face: "Serving a fool like Long Hai does give you the urge to smash your head against a wall at any moment."

"In short, Her Majesty Long Ying deserves much credit for the Empire's current development." Ji Lian smiled. "Her Majesty is indeed a good emperor, and I believe that her reign is a blessing for the human race."

“Of course,” Ye Ge said. “Alright, I’m leaving. If you’re waiting outside the Empress’s palace so early, you should go in quickly if you have something important to discuss with her.”

After saying that, he turned to leave.

"Lord Yege, please wait." Ji Lian suddenly said.