Chapter 126: Just Don’t Kill Him
Perhaps that A-class Sentinel who tried to assault the host was also arranged by the First Prince.
To deepen the host’s fear of Sentinels and her dependence on him as her brother, he had directed and acted in that drama himself.
Simply too perverted… Xie Qiang clenched her fists, her arms trembling with rage. She wanted to immediately put a sack over Xie Kong’s head and drag him to a corner for a beating.
Sensing Xie Qiangâs trembling emotions, which seemed like fear, the corners of Xie Kongâs lips couldn’t help but curl upward. A dark light flashed in his eyes.
He had said it before: his sister “becoming better” was just a temporary “disguise.”
As long as he stimulated her slightly, those years of deeply ingrained emotions would be awakened. she would return to being that brutal Princess who feared Sentinels, serving as a contrast to his own refined and benevolent image…
“My good sister, youâve always been simple and kind. It was inevitable youâd be deceived by those Sentinels after leaving home. Brother doesn’t blame you.” Xie Kong said softly, “Brother will remind you at all times. You must listen to me. In this world, only your brother truly cares for you and wants what’s best for you.”
Xie Qiang was almost losing control of her expression. She raised her trembling arms to cover her face, her soft voice sounding muffled through her palms. “Then… what should I do?”
“Silly girl. Naturally, you must make those prospective Imperial Husbands fear you even more. Make it so none of them can pass the trials and harm you!” Xie Kong immediately chimed in, his voice full of inducement. “Continue to humiliate them in public, whip them, and make them realize their lowly status so they never dare to have a single greedy thought about you ever again!”
“And two days from now, at your celebration banquet, will be the best opportunity to establish royal prestige!”
That way, the nobles would see her true face and withdraw their support for her succession, realizing that only he was the new Emperor who could lead all Sentinels to the pinnacle of power!
“Sister, if you don’t know what to do, Brother can teach you…”
Xie Kongâs voice trailed off into a sinister, long tone. “For example, that defectâdidn’t he mark you? At the banquet, just release your Guide essence to trigger his combination heat and let him make a fool of himself in front of everyoneâ”
Xie Qiang slowly lowered her hands from her face.
So, this was his purpose for waiting here all day.
Having figured out Xie Kongâs true objective, Xie Qiang lost interest in continuing the charade. She stood up abruptly, shaking off those filthy hands on her shoulders. A look of resentment and ferocity flashed across her face.
“I know what to do!”
Xie Kong smiled gracefully and stood up with her, patting Xie Qiangâs head. “Then Brother is relieved.”
How obedient. As expected of the little rose he had painstakingly nurtured.
It wasn’t for nothing that ever since she was born, he had systematically pinched off every “young bud” that might have grown, leaving only the wildly growing thorny stems and leaves around her so no one could approach.
Xie Qiang suppressed her feeling of nausea and offered Xie Kong a smile. “Imperial Brother, itâs late. Go back and rest. I want to hurry and change out of this wet gown.”
“Ah, I was over-anxious. Go ahead and change.” Xie Kong withdrew his hand, his smile gentle and doting.
As he finished speaking, Xie Qiang walked toward the reception hall door and said to the butler waiting outside, “See my Imperial Brother out.”
“Yes.”
Xie Qiang hurried toward the broad staircase in the center of the hall, afraid that even a secondâs delay would make her unable to resolve the anger in her heart. Unexpectedly, after just a few steps, she saw Sen Ji walking down from the corner of the second-floor stairs.
“You didn’t go to my room?” Xie Qiangâs eyes widened slightly in surprise.
“Mhm.”
A faint, gentle smile overflowed from the manâs eyes. His gaze then swept behind her as if checking for something. Xie Qiang stared for two seconds and couldn’t help but say, “Were you worried about me? Afraid my brother would harm me?”
Having his thoughts exposed, Sen Jiâs ears turned red. He slightly looked away. “I didn’t mean to drive a wedge between you and your brother. Itâs just… simply that I was worried about you.”
The man with red ears was quite cute, like a large tiger seeking a petting while secretly acting spoiled. Xie Qiang felt her heart stir. she pressed her lips together and gave a light cough, suppressing the urge to pet him immediately. she grabbed Sen Jiâs hand and quickly led him toward the second floor.
Finding a perfect window position, she looked up at the man, her fingertips lightly tugging and shaking his sleeve. “Sen Ji, can you do me a favor?”
Her clear blue feline eyes, paired with the snowy night and the lights, were so beautiful and bright they made oneâs heart soften, unable to refuse any of her requests.
“Mhm.” Sen Ji couldn’t help but answer. A thought sprouted in his heart: even if she asked him to do something bad like killing someone, he would try his best to satisfy her impulse.
Was it the influence of the permanent mark? He was actually becoming unprincipled as well…
Receiving such unconditional commitment without being asked “What favor?” first, Xie Qiang couldn’t help but beam. she took the initiative to hold his hand, her fingertips slowly entwining with his.
She tilted her head up, her gaze becoming even brighter. “Sen Ji, you’re so good.”
Her gaze was too clear and scorching, directly expressing her joy and reliance without any concealment. Sen Jiâs heart pounded wildly, and the redness on his ears quickly spread to his cheeks.
Having absolutely no experience in dealing with such a situation, he could only turn his head slightly, raising his other hand to cover his burning face. He spoke in a low, trembling voice, “What do you need help with?”
Xie Qiang leaned toward the window, pointing in a direction to signal Sen Ji to look.
She spoke rapidly. “In a moment, my brother will come out from there. Once he leaves the Princess’s Palace, can you…”
The girl paused, her tone turning eerie. “…put a sturdy burlap sack over him and give him a beating?”
Sen Ji: “Mhm.”
Sen Ji: “Wait, what?”
Realizing what she said, a look of shock appeared on the manâs handsome face. “Isn’t your relationship… very good?”
“Yes, it used to be.” Xie Qiang nodded and looked up at the man earnestly. “But he just tried to manipulate me into triggering your combination heat at the celebration banquet in two days to make you a laughingstock. Iâm very unhappy.”
Sen Ji was stunned. “Just because of that?”
She actually chose to go against the brother she was close to, just to vent anger for a mere ‘defect’ like him?
“What else?” Xie Qiangâs face was serious. she waved her fist and said crossly, “Bullying my Sentinel right in front of meâisn’t that just looking down on me!”
My Sentinel…
Sen Ji tried his best to suppress the curve of his lips, pretending to be calm and restrained. However, the intense joy in his emerald tiger eyes had already betrayed his true emotions.
He let out a light cough. “To what extent do you want me to beat the First Prince?”
“Hmm…” Xie Qiang rubbed her chin and said generously, “As you like. Just don’t kill him.”
Translator’s Note: “Put a sturdy burlap sack over him” (ĺĽĺçľĺŻŚçéşťč˘) is a classic Chinese way of saying someone is going to get jumped or ambushed! I love how Xie Qiang is using her “scumbag princess” reputation to protect her men. And Sen Ji is absolutely smittenâheâs lost all his principles just because she called him “My Sentinel.”
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