The Legitimate Wife's Scorn

The State-Guarding Eldest Princess's Residence has a lake.

It is named Phoenix Yi Lake.

The lake water is diverted from the Jingchuan River outside Capital; it is clear and flowing, and never dries up throughout the year.

You can go boating, admire the lotus flowers, watch the carp, and play in the water.

A luxurious and spacious Gilt Phoenix Ripple Boat glides slowly across the lake.

Inside the cabin,

There were no beautiful dancers performing, nor was there any music playing.

Only a handful of people were Jingjing admiring the scenery on the lake.

Gao Yunyi has lost interest in ancient dance music.

I've seen it, I've seen it.

That's all.

It was even considered noisy.

He still prefers a quieter environment.

Xiao Zhaohuang had changed her clothes again, accompanied the immortal Jingjing as they admired the Immortal Phoenix Yi Lake, a place she had seen countless times before.

But this time,

With Immortal by its side, Phoenix Yi Lake becomes even more beautiful.

Xiao Zhaohuang was not a womanizer.

Rumors circulating that she had a fondness for handsome men and kept male lovers in her household were all slanderous rumors deliberately spread by the Imperial Eldest Grandson's faction.

Others framed her with rumors and gossip, simply because they feared her military power and the emperor's favor. They sought to ruin her reputation and diminish her prestige in the court by spreading unsavory gossip.

But Xiao Zhaohuang never cared about these rumors. She remained upright and honest, clearly distinguishing between public and private matters, and always adhered to royal etiquette. No one could find any real fault with her.

However,

Now she cares.

She feared that these rumors would ruin her reputation in the eyes of the Immortals.

She feared that these slanderous words would make the Immortals look at her differently.

But looking into the Immortal's clear and bright eyes, Xiao Zhaohuang smiled with relief.

The Immortals didn't seem to care about these things.

He is different from ordinary people.

The eyes of Immortal can see through people's hearts and see through illusions.

She doesn't need to argue or prove herself.

Because the Immortals can see through all the selfish thoughts and evil intentions hidden beneath the skin with just a glance.

She just needs to be herself.

It feels so good to be free of these shackles.

There's no need for deliberate pretense, no need to suppress one's true nature, no need to restrain one's sharpness for the sake of court politics, and no need to restrain one's true heart for the sake of royal dignity.

He Jingjing stayed by the Immortal's side, far removed from the surrounding hustle and bustle, court intrigues, and gossip.

The faint, pure, and ethereal aura emanating from the Immortal seemed to wash away the tension and accumulated worries of the past few days, cleansing away all the grime of the mundane world.

No more pent-up emotions remained in my heart; all restlessness and anger vanished, leaving only peace and clarity. It was as if my soul had been gently soothed, and I felt relaxed and at ease like never before.

How wonderful it would be to stay by the Immortal's side forever.

She would be willing to be a slave or a maid.

Xiao Zhaohuang gazed at the immortal with a dreamy look in his eyes, lost in thought, and involuntarily leaned forward, wanting to get closer to Immortal.

"Brother, where's your big white snake? Such a beautiful lake, wouldn't it be a waste not to let it out to play in the water?"

The spoilsport, Zhang Qingyan, suddenly reappeared.

This completely ruined the little scheme that Xiao Zhaohuang had finally managed to develop.

Who put this thing on the ship?

I want to kill him.

"Big brother has a snake?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Gaoyi, the chubby boy on the other side, immediately shrank his neck, and a look of fear appeared on his chubby face.

His greatest fear in this life is snakes.

Gao Yunyi was leaning on the railing of the boat and admiring the scenery on the lake, turned his head and glanced at Zhang Qingyan.

This thing actually came out alive and kicking again!

They really are thick-skinned and tough.

But he's right, I almost forgot about Bai Suzhen.

With a gentle lift of the hand,

A beam of blue light shot out.

The calm water surface was as if a huge rock had been thrown in, instantly creating towering waves tens of meters high.

The luxurious and heavy ship swayed and rocked with the waves.

Zhang Qingyan spat out a mouthful of water.

I was soaked to the bone.

Then, to everyone's astonishment, a huge white snake head slowly rose from the lake and gradually slithered into the cabin.

Xiao Zhaohuang stared wide-eyed.

His face was filled with shock and horror.

"Is this the Immortal's snake? It's so big, so thick, and so white."

The chubby boy, who was already afraid of snakes, was so frightened by the appearance of such a huge white snake that he crawled under the table, hugging the table leg and trembling.

As for the guards and maids on the boat, they were also terrified and their faces turned pale.

They had never seen such a colossal beast in their lives. If they hadn't known it was Spirit Pet of Immortal, they probably would have jumped off the ship and fled for their lives long ago.

The only person on the ship who remained relatively calm was Zhang Qingyan.

After all, he had already been frightened by the White Python once, so he had developed some resistance.

Bai Suzhen nuzzled her head affectionately against her master's palm, like a loyal and docile pet, without the slightest hint of a ferocious beast.

But suddenly,

Its serpentine eyes caught sight of Xiao Zhaohuang beside his master.

Both being female,

Bai Suzhen's sixth sense told her that something was wrong with this woman dressed so extravagantly.

It seems to have ulterior motives towards its owner.

But soon,

The hostility in Bai Suzhen's eyes disappeared.

After carefully observing the woman, it realized that she posed no threat to it.

This woman does not have its supple body, nor its flexible tail, nor its tough, smooth skin.

Most importantly,

It lacks the courage and boldness to act cute and affectionate towards its owner at will.

This woman has nothing.

What do you have to compare with me?

Cut...

Useless trash.

After glancing at Xiao Zhaohuang out of the corner of her eye, Bai Suzhen no longer paid her any attention. Instead, she indulged in cuddling and pampering her master, enjoying his caresses and doting affection.

Xiao Zhaohuang: "..."

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she thought she had just seen mockery and disdain in the White Python's eyes.

It was the look of an empress looking down with disdain and contempt, carrying an innate sense of superiority and pride.

She was treated as if she were just a lost dog on the street, completely disregarded.

She, the dignified Princess Who Guards the Nation, was actually humiliated by a snake.

Xiao Zhaohuang was so angry that her menstrual cycle became irregular.

But after getting angry

But we have to accept a cruel reality.

She admitted she was envious and jealous.

At least she couldn't act like that White Python, flirting and begging for affection on the Immortal.

Snort!!

You win today.

Let's see another day.

I will not lose.

Gao Yunyi was unaware that the two females had already engaged in a fierce battle in a short span of time, and that a victor had even emerged.

"Okay, stop rubbing against me, go play."

Gao Yunyi chuckled and patted Bai Suzhen's head, letting her play and frolic freely in the lake.

Upon hearing her master's command, Bai Suzhen immediately let out a joyful roar, then turned and coiled her massive snake body into the water.

In an instant,

Phoenix Yi Lake is turbulent with towering waves.

Zhang Qingyan leaned on the swaying railing of the boat, watching the White Python frolicking in the lake, her eyes filled with envy.

"I really want a Spirit Pet like that too. It's so cool and powerful."