In her previous life, she had been the Mysterious Empress of the Southern Moon Kingdom, while he was its God of War. Both served their own sovereigns, standing on opposite sides as mortal enemies, the
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The crimson canopy and warm bed gleamed with gold and jade, dazzling in their splendor. Flickering candlelight danced along the red curtains, a sultry atmosphere thickening in the air. Beneath the translucent drapes, two figures entwined endlessly; at the edge of the canopy, Jiang Qianyao was clad in a vibrant red bridal gown—a sight so utterly ironic.
"Your Majesty, you... you're hurting me!" The voice from within the red drapes was coy and alluring, while the heart of the woman outside was pierced with agony.
"Little enchantress, don’t you enjoy this? Aren’t you savoring it? Hmm? So, do you like it? How about this? Hmm?"
"Your Majesty, today... today is your wedding day with my sister. If... if she finds out, she will surely... surely be furious." The woman's tone was tender, laced with a hint of mockery and lament.
"Heh! Her? What does it matter to me if she’s angry?"
"But if Your Majesty doesn’t like my sister, why... why marry her and make her Empress?" Though her words carried grievance, the man showed no displeasure.
"Marrying her as Empress? Ha! It’s merely a matter of expediency, a ploy to lure wolves into the fold. With a pack of wolves, the best strategy is to defeat them one by one."
As they spoke, sinister laughter rippled between them.
"So that’s how it is. If my sister discovers Your Majesty’s intentions, will she—?"
"Rest assured, she won’t have the chance. Everything is under my control; my plan is flawle