Yue Ye's Tangled Heart

"Hello, Sister Yue!"

Long Haochen's crisp, ringing child's voice reached Yue Ye's ears, making her tremble.

Why was there such a beautiful and polite boy in this world?

Yue Ye had also left a very good impression on Long Haochen. Aside from his mother Bai Yue and grandmother Bai Lingxuan, Yue Ye was the most beautiful girl Long Haochen had ever seen.

"Haochen, since tomorrow is your mother's birthday, may I celebrate her birthday with you?" Yue Ye asked, blinking her bright purple eyes.

"Of course! There are lots of people in my family. Besides Mom and me, tomorrow's birthday banquet will have Grandpa, Grandma, my uncle, and my aunt. If we add you too, Sister..."

As he spoke, Long Haochen began counting on his fingers.

While Long Haochen was deep in thought, Yue Ye swiftly planted a kiss on his soft cheek. After successfully "ambushing" him, she darted far away.

"Come pick me up here tomorrow morning. It's a promise!"

Long Haochen was left somewhat stunned by Yue Ye's action. A faint feminine fragrance lingered on his cheek, stirring his heart.

The still-innocent Long Haochen had yet to realize that he had been teased.

The Moon Demon Palace was one of the five great palaces in Heart City, the Demon Capital. Located at the northwestern corner of Heart City, it faced the central Demon Emperor Palace from afar and served as the residence of Agares, the Moon Demon God.

The Moon Demon Palace's dark-purple walls stood over thirty meters tall. Its broad palace walls connected directly to the city walls, forming an immense square of unknown size. Here, the dark elemental energy in the air was even denser.

Yue Ye's carriage entered through the palace gates and drove straight from the outer palace toward the inner palace.

The Moon Demon Palace was divided into an outer palace and an inner palace. The outer palace housed the powerful members of the Moon Demon Race, while only the Moon Demon God's direct lineage could enter the inner palace.

Compared to the broad, towering walls of the outer palace, the inner palace was what truly resembled a real palace.

Within the inner palace, majestic purple halls rose and fell in succession, noble and elegant yet carrying an intense air of authority.

After stepping down from her carriage, Yue Ye arrived at Agares's bedchamber.

"Father, tomorrow I want to attend a friend's birthday banquet at the Demon Emperor Palace."

She then told him in detail about how she had met Long Haochen at the clothing store that day.

After hearing her out, Agares, who had always remained composed in the face of any situation, saw his expression change repeatedly. From Yue Ye's description, he thought of someone.

"Father, is something wrong?" Yue Ye asked, looking at Agares in confusion.

"Did that little boy say that, besides his grandfather and grandmother, he also had a mother, an uncle, and an aunt?" Agares wanted to confirm his suspicion.

"Yes. Is there something wrong?" Yue Ye still did not understand why Agares was so nervous.

Agares gave a bitter smile. "If you knew who his grandfather was, I'm afraid you wouldn't want to attend this birthday banquet."

Yue Ye pouted, tugging at Agares's sleeve as she complained, "Father, don't always stop halfway through what you're saying. Who exactly is Long Haochen's grandfather?"

"If I'm not mistaken, Long Haochen's grandfather is His Majesty the Demon God Emperor."

After Long Haochen was born, Feng Xiu had protected him with utmost secrecy. Even Agares had never met Long Haochen. When he heard Yue Ye mention Long Haochen's name, Agares had assumed it was merely someone with the same name. But after connecting it with the family relationships Long Haochen had described, Agares finally became certain of his identity.

"His Majesty the Demon God Emperor!"

Yue Ye covered her cherry-red lips in shock. She had never imagined that Long Haochen, a little boy prettier than a girl, was the Demon God Emperor's grandson.

Her purple eyes spun as the corners of Yue Ye's lips rose slightly.

"Then I have even more reason to go. If I can build a good relationship with Haochen, it will help strengthen your position within the Demon Race and bring you closer to His Majesty. Besides, I truly want to be friends with Haochen. I believe His Majesty the Demon God Emperor will see my sincerity and will not stop me from associating with Haochen."

Agares affectionately stroked Yue Ye's hair and said softly, "It is best that you think this way. If you are sincere, His Majesty the Demon God Emperor truly will not interfere. But remember this: other than me, do not mention Long Haochen to anyone. You must even keep his identity secret."

"Long Haochen's identity is a secret of the Demon Race. His Majesty the Demon God Emperor has placed great expectations on this grandson of his. When you spend time with him, you must know your limits. Never let His Majesty think that you deliberately approached Long Haochen with some ulterior motive."

Yue Ye nodded, committing Agares's words firmly to heart.

Early the next morning, Long Haochen waited for Yue Ye outside the clothing store.

A familiar graceful figure entered his sight, and Long Haochen waved at Yue Ye in the distance.

Yue Ye boarded Long Haochen's carriage. Along the way, the two spoke at length about their childhood experiences and came to understand each other better. From time to time, laughter drifted from within the carriage.

Happy times always passed quickly. When the carriage came to a stop, Yue Ye realized that they had already entered the Demon Emperor Palace.

As she stepped down from the carriage, a secluded and elegant palace came into view. Yue Ye thought to herself, No wonder Long Haochen's identity has been hidden so tightly.

Not only did Long Haochen's family live in secrecy, but this was also the Demon Emperor Palace. There was likely no one in the world with either the nerve or the ability to spy on this place.

Yue Ye followed Long Haochen into the palace. Thinking that she was about to meet the Demon God Emperor, she could not help feeling nervous.

Long Haochen seemed to notice Yue Ye's unease and reached out to hold both her hands. Yue Ye felt a warm current flow from his palms, and her restless heart gradually settled.

"Don't worry. Grandpa is very easy to get along with. Grandma, Mom, Auntie, and Uncle are all easy to get along with too."

Long Haochen knew what Yue Ye was afraid of. After all, his grandfather was the Demon Race's supreme ruler, the most powerful Demon God Emperor in history! Within the Demon Race, no one did not revere the Demon God Emperor. Even the Temple Alliance turned pale at the mention of him.

Thus, Long Haochen held Yue Ye's little hand and led her farther inside. Yue Ye looked at the boy beside her, who was only tall enough to reach her shoulder, and suddenly felt that Long Haochen seemed immensely dependable at that moment.

If I could marry a responsible man like him, perhaps...

At that thought, Yue Ye's face suddenly flushed red. She shook her head vigorously, trying to throw off those improper thoughts.

Yue Ye, Yue Ye, what are you thinking? He's only a child!

"Sister, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, nothing."

Faced with Long Haochen's pure azure eyes, Yue Ye suddenly felt a little guilty.

He's still so young. How could you have such wicked thoughts? It wouldn't be too late to think about it after he grows up...

As her thoughts continued, Yue Ye's face turned scarlet again.

Hmph, it isn't my fault. Blame Long Haochen for being too beautiful.

While Yue Ye was lost in wild thoughts, Long Haochen finally brought her outside a room.

"Mom, I brought an older sister back to see you!"