After resolving the alliance of the three great empires, the relationship between the Jia Ma Empire and the Snake People Race had unexpectedly become much more harmonious. Although there had been some unpleasantness before, they had now weathered hardships together.
Of course, the main reason was that the people of the Jia Ma Empire now treated the Snake People with considerable respect. They clearly distinguished between gratitude and grievances, which was a fine quality.
After all, if Queen Medusa had not lent a hand, whether the Jia Ma Empire would still exist was another matter entirely.
Queen Medusa was also quite satisfied with this. If the people of the Jia Ma Empire truly failed to appreciate kindness, then even for Xiao Yan's sake, she would lead the Snake People Race back to the desert and return to their former hostile relationship, rather than maintain this close alliance.
Jia Ma Empire, Imperial Capital, within the Imperial City's palace.
Xiao Shuang looked at Xiao Yan, who was seated below him. For the first time, his expression underwent such a drastic change.
"You just said that you have a child? And the child's mother is Queen Medusa?"
Xiao Yan gave a bitter smile. "That is quite a long story..."
"Then there is no need to tell it. You brat, your romantic luck is certainly not shallow." Xiao Shuang gradually regained control of his expression, picked up the teacup beside him, and teased, "Now I know why Queen Medusa regards you so differently."
"Oh, right. It seems you even gave Queen Medusa a new name—Cai Lin, was it? Tsk, tsk..."
Even Xiao Yan felt somewhat embarrassed by this public humiliation. He said quietly, "Stop talking about it. I came this time to see whether the Royal Family's stores have any medicinal ingredients I need."