Future Beast World: Becoming A Pampered Beauty-Chapter 190 - 134: He Was as Pretty as a Little Female in His Childhood
Si Ye had just taken off his outer robe and gotten into bed when the passionate woman in his arms pulled him in for a fierce kiss. A faint blush rose on his handsome face as his long fingers gently stroked her back. "Why are you awake?"
He remembered she could usually sleep until the sun was high in the sky.
Sang Luo nuzzled against his chest and said softly, "Ah Ye, you’ve worked so hard hunting for our baby and me. If you’d told me, I wouldn’t have had you wander around outside with me. I bet you haven’t had any proper rest these past few days."
"I’m the one who wanted to spend more time with you." Si Ye held her close and chuckled. "I’m so lucky to have met you. I wish I had even more time to spend with you."
"...Ah Ye, what if one day, you discover that I’m not as good as you imagine?"
"You’re wonderful just as you are. I love it."
A bitter feeling welled up in Sang Luo’s heart, and she held her tongue. A moment later, an intense wave of hunger surged from her stomach, giving her no time to dwell on these baseless emotions. She took a few Beast Crystals from her storage space and ate them all with a CRUNCH, CRUNCH, but her stomach was still growling with hunger.
Si Ye took out everything he had hunted that day. In addition to Beast Crystals and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, he also produced several bottles of Spiritual Liquid. "Luoluo, quick, drink this."
"Bone Marrow Cleansing Liquid!" Sang Luo’s eyes lit up.
’This stuff is incredibly rare.’
After she drank the Bone Marrow Cleansing Liquid, the hunger in her stomach instantly eased by more than half. A surge of power radiated from her abdomen through her entire body, leaving her feeling wonderful. "Where did you get this?" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
"I raided a few places." Si Ye didn’t elaborate, just smiled and asked, "You like drinking this?"
"Yes, yes! This is Bone Marrow Cleansing Liquid. Not only does it provide a ton of energy for the baby, but it also has a chance to improve an offspring’s innate talent."
The lower an offspring’s innate talent, the more effective a Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill would be—like with the three little Wolf Pups Sang Luo had given birth to before. In contrast, this child with Si Ye was already guaranteed to be an Innate King Beast, so drinking the Bone Marrow Cleansing Liquid probably wouldn’t result in a significant improvement.
Still, you could never have too much of a good thing!
Of course, Sang Luo wanted to give the baby in her womb all the best things in the world.
Si Ye, for his part, was eager for his child’s talent to surpass his own. "Okay, I’ll find more of this Bone Marrow Cleansing Liquid from now on. It’s still early, Luoluo. Get some more sleep."
Sang Luo hugged his waist and murmured lazily, "You hurry up and get some sleep, too."
"Mm."
Not long after, she heard the man’s slow, even breathing from above. He had fallen asleep much faster than she did. ’He must have been exhausted lately,’ she thought.
Sang Luo gently planted a kiss on Si Ye’s handsome brow.
Her heart filled with infinite sorrow.
’If it really comes down to it, I’ll just fake my death and disappear after the baby is born.’
’Once Si Ye has the child, he won’t have to worry about the continuation of his lineage. Innate King Beasts have long lifespans. After a few years, or a few decades, when his feelings for me have faded, he can find another partner who truly loves him and spend the rest of their long lives together.’
’She was destined to be incapable of giving Si Ye a lifetime of exclusive devotion.’
...
The days of her pregnancy passed in relative peace and comfort. Sang Luo’s need for spiritual materials grew ever larger, so Si Ye could no longer spend his days with her. He had to travel to more distant Secret Realms to hunt, and it would be some time before he could return.
After finishing her official duties in the morning, Si Jing would often come to the courtyard to keep her company.
The sun was lovely today. The two sat in rattan chairs, eating freshly picked Spirit Fruits, while four handsome male attendants stood behind them, fanning them. It was utterly relaxing.
Si Jing said to her, "Luo’er, try this cup of Spiritual Tea. This is the Snow Clear Spirit Tea I’ve treasured for many years. Drinking it helps nourish the body."
"Thank you, Beast Mother."
Sang Luo took the tea respectfully offered by a male attendant and drank it in a few sips. Her mouth filled with a spiritual aroma. There was a hint of bitterness that quickly faded into a subtle sweetness. It had a very complex flavor profile.
"If you like it, have some more. I still have plenty of the dried leaves left; I’ll have someone send them over tonight." Si Jing smiled. "How have you been finding your stay in the palace? If any of the attendants aren’t serving you properly, you must tell the Beast Mother. If you’re missing anything, or if there’s something you’re craving, tell me as well. You mustn’t allow yourself to be mistreated."
"Yes, I know, Beast Mother. Everything in the palace is wonderful, and Si Ye takes very good care of me," Sang Luo replied with a smile.
"I remember when you first arrived at the palace... sigh, I was blind. I feel I’ve wronged both you and Ah Ye, and I don’t know how I can possibly compensate you." Si Jing took her hand, looking the very picture of loving-kindness.
The attending Beastmen kept their eyes lowered, minding their own business. The Clan Leader was known to be strict and harsh; they had never seen her so gentle and pleasant with anyone. She wasn’t normally this affectionate even with her own two sons. When the Eldest Young Master’s partner, Bai Wan, was pregnant years ago, they hadn’t seen the Clan Leader this delighted.
’It’s like... she’s truly raising this lady as her own adopted daughter.’
"Reporting to the Clan Leader and Madam, a delivery has arrived from Fu Hua Clothes with the garments you and the Young Master commissioned. They have been placed in the west wing. Would Madam care to take a look?" a subordinate reported.
Si Jing commented, "They were quite quick with this order. Come, Luo’er, let’s go try on the clothes. If anything is uncomfortable, we’ll just have it sent back."
Sang Luo nodded, took Si Jing’s arm, and they went inside to try on the new clothes.
"Luo’er, you are just stunning. Your face is so bright and lovely, and you have such a fine figure. You make these clothes look even more beautiful. That boy, Little Ye, has excellent taste. He really hit the jackpot, managing to snag someone as pretty and delightful as you."
Si Jing praised her effusively.
"Ah Ye is very good to me. On the contrary, I feel that I’m letting him down."
"Just being with you and having a precious child is the greatest blessing of his life. What could you possibly have to feel guilty for? No matter what you do, even if you tear a hole in the sky, he’ll have to obediently shoulder the consequences for you." Si Jing took out a few hairpins. "This embroidered satin hundred-butterfly skirt makes you look absolutely stunning. Let the Beast Mother style your hair for you... How about a ’Startled Swan’ chignon?"
Sang Luo nodded and sat down at the vanity.
Si Jing styled her hair into a ’Startled Swan’ chignon.
Sang Luo looked at the beautiful woman in the mirror, tilting her head slightly. The hair ornaments’ tassels swayed gently. "Beast Mother, you’re so talented."
"I always wanted a little daughter, but sadly, I can’t have any more children. When Si Ye was a child, he was so pretty and cute he looked like a little female cub. I used to braid his hair and put him in dresses all day..." As she spoke, Si Jing sighed softly. After Fei Li died, the relationship between mother and son grew worse and worse.
Sang Luo pictured the scene and couldn’t help but smile. "But doesn’t he have short hair?"
"That’s in his Phoenix Clan form."
Sang Luo tried on all several dozen of the new garments. The collar of one dress was a little tight.
Si Jing said, "Have the servants take it back to Fu Hua Clothes to be altered."
Sang Luo replied, "No need to trouble anyone. I’m free right now anyway, so I can just take a trip there myself."
One of the Male Beasts standing by quickly interjected, "You mustn’t do that, Madam! You’re pregnant. You can’t tire yourself out."
"It’s fine. I’m in great health. The lot of you probably couldn’t even beat me," Sang Luo said, stretching lazily. "Ah Ye hasn’t been around these past few days, so I have no one to go out with. I haven’t been outside in days, and I’m getting restless. It’s the perfect chance to go for a walk."
