“Thank goodness…”
Supported by Aron, Cheston made his way to his room. The poison was taking its toll, even on him, who had developed an immunity to most toxins. If it was affecting him this much, the queen must have intended to kill him this time.
“What does that mad queen want now?”
“Aron, be careful with your words. There are ears everywhere. Calm down, and check the drawer for the herb Lady Orleans gave.”
“Understood.”
Exhausted, Cheston lay on the sofa, feeling utterly drained. The burden of continuing this life weighed heavily on him.
“Rest now.”
At Aron’s words, Cheston closed his eyes and drifted to sleep.
Whitney received a letter from Léberom. The news of her dress nearing completion excited her. The Rubenius family supported her in everything, from what she wore to what she ate. Her days were filled with wearing different dresses and learning what she hadn’t been taught before.
Life in the Rubenius estate was unexpectedly delightful. Everyone was kind and respectful to her. Faint memories of her blurry childhood surfaced occasionally, making her feel bitter, but clinging to the past wasn’t helpful.
Whitney slapped her cheeks and opened her eyes wide. Only four months were left. She had to master everything and be fully prepared by then.
‘But how do I inform the prince that I left the duchy…’
There was no way. Sending a letter to the royal family would definitely reach other ears. Whitney pondered over a solution, but nothing came to mind.
Focusing on the task at hand, she tried to concentrate on her book.
Knock, knock.
“Lady Whitney, the lady of the house is looking for you.”
Responding to Sonia’s words, Whitney followed her out of the room. Upon greeting the Rubenius lady, she showed Whitney a bird perched on her finger.
“I’m not sure if it’s luck, but something good has happened,” she said.
The small bird tilted its head to look at Whitney. Uncertain of the lady’s meaning, Whitney stood still, watching the bird.
“It seems the bird follows you closely, aunt.”
“Whitney, this is not just any bird. It’s used by the royal family to send secret messages.”
“Secret messages?”
More importantly, did she just mention the royal family?
Whitney’s gaze shifted to the bird’s leg, noticing a small note tied to it. She cautiously approached and untied the paper, while the bird patiently waited.
“A royal invitation has arrived from the queen herself. It seems she’s heard about the new arrival in the Rubenius family. What will you do?”
“Can I go to the palace?”
“Yes, it’s not an opportunity given to just anyone. But I can’t go with you. You’ll have to go alone. Is that alright?”
Whitney pondered for a moment. Going to the palace meant she might also see Prince Cheston.
She nodded cautiously.
This could be her chance to find out who is using Livonia and why the scent came from him.
“I’ll go. I’ll manage on my own.”
“I thought you might say that. But always be careful. The queen is adept at seeing through people.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
Whitney watched the bird soar back into the sky.
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
