After Being Forced to Conquer the Crazy and Tyrannical Demon Lord, the Entire Book Had a Happy Ending - Chapter 27

Thinking about her previous nonsense about not bathing for three days, her lips twitched. “I couldn’t tell that you’re a fish that cares about cleanliness.”

The big fish arrogantly raised its head and turned its back in a very polite manner.

Wen Ruan was speechless.

What’s wrong with this Demon Lord? It’s one thing if his mind is a bit abnormal, but why does he keep such strange fish?

Shaking her head, she took off her clothes, dipped the tip of her foot in the water, and carefully sat down, allowing herself to sink into the warm water.

As the spiritual energy spread throughout her body along with the warmth, her fair skin took on a faint pink hue. She played with the water, letting out a long sigh.

“I feel alive again.”

The rheumatism that worried her the most since coming to the Demon Realm had completely disappeared at this moment. Its shadow would no longer loom over her heart.

“I’ll come and soak here every day, hehe.”

The next day.

Wen Ruan bounced off the bed, feeling refreshed. She stretched her limbs and heard some movement on the corridor outside. While tying her hair, she shouted out the window:

“Lu Zhu, what are we eating today?”

On the corridor, the woman in green clothes stared foolishly in the direction of Everlasting Pavilion, ignoring her words.

Wen Ruan didn’t get a reply for a long time and found it strange. She grabbed her hair tie, pushed open the window, and leaned out half of her body. She patted the woman’s back.

“Lu Zhu, what’s wrong with you?”

“No, nothing.” Lu Zhu snapped out of her daze and was startled by her presence. “Madam, why are you up so early today?”

“I slept well last night.” Wen Ruan smiled, showing her teeth. “Today, I feel like having something sweet. What about you?”

Lu Zhu assessed her rosy complexion and asked pointedly, “The Lord will not return to the Demon Realm for another half month. Madam doesn’t seem to mind?”

“Hmm, he will come back eventually.” Wen Ruan fixed her hair and walked out of the bedroom, rubbing her hands together. She said half-jokingly:

“My husband is the Demon Lord, and he has his own world. Although I am his wife, I can’t be of much help.”

Pausing for a moment, she continued, “But if I stay in one place, as long as he turns around, he will definitely see me. He will know that there is still someone like me in the world, someone who always thinks of him.”

After hearing her words, Lu Zhu fell silent for a few seconds, and a faint smile tugged at the corner of her lips, though it didn’t reach her eyes. “I never expected Madam to be so infatuated with the Lord.”

Wen Ruan smiled and remained silent.

Well, of course. I’m almost moved by myself.

Hmm, I should perform such an act in front of Mu Zhe next time.

I can’t waste such good lines.

Outside the Everlasting Pavilion.

Zhu Sha rubbed the clean handkerchief in his hand, feeling somewhat uneasy. 

He suddenly looked up when he heard footsteps approaching from not far away. Hesitated for two seconds, and then quickly tucked the handkerchief back into his pocket.

“Madam.”

Wen Ruan came running with Lu Zhu, waving at him. “Good morning.”

He averted his gaze uneasily, clasping his fists. “Madam, the Lord has not returned yet.”

“I know.” Her tone suddenly became melancholic. “My husband just left yesterday, so he certainly won’t be back so soon. I was just…” Just here to clock in.

Zhu Sha sensed the disappointment in her words and pursed his lips. “If the Lord returns, I will inform you immediately, Madam.”

“Thank you.”

Task completed, she was about to leave when she happened to notice the frost accumulating on his shoulders. She sighed inwardly. 

It wasn’t easy for the young man to stand guard in such cold weather.

Taking the food container from Lu Zhu, she wrapped some pastries in a handkerchief and handed it to him. “Here, for you.”

Lu Zhu, who was usually indifferent, suddenly stood up straight and stared unblinkingly at the silver-robed youth.

Under her gaze, Zhu Sha hesitated for a moment before accepting it. He carefully looked at the delicate pastries wrapped in the handkerchief and said softly:

“About the handkerchief you gave last time, Madam…”

“What?” His voice was too soft, so Wen Ruan couldn’t hear him clearly. She took a few steps closer to him and asked, “What did you say?”

“…It’s nothing.” Zhu Sha put away the pastries and earnestly looked at her dark hair. “Thank you, Madam.”

Lu Zhu’s gaze shifted between the two of them, and she inexplicably became excited. Her eyes finally stopped on the silk handkerchief.

“Madam, it’s getting windy.” Zhu Sha seemed to notice her gaze and suddenly took a step back. He respectfully said:

“I bid farewell to Madam.”

“Alright then, I’ll be on my way.” Wen Ruan greeted Zhu Sha and left, holding the food box.

Not long after she walked a short distance, she poked Lu Zhu, who was immersed in her own world. “I’m going for a walk. You can head back first.”

Lu Zhu reached out to take the food container. “Let me take this back for you.”

Wen Ruan turned away, evading her hand, and faced her puzzled gaze. She smiled awkwardly and said, “I feel like snacking while walking.”

“…Alright.”

***

As she walked out of the wide corridor of the Demon Palace, Wen Ruan shook the food container and smiled contentedly. “I made extra today. Big Fish will definitely be happy.”

A faint sound of footsteps came from ahead. She looked up and her smile froze on her lips.

Emerging from beneath the blooming red plum tree was a figure in black attire. A young man with broad shoulders and long legs wore a half fox mask on his face. His lips appeared even paler against the vibrant plum blossoms, almost as pale as white paper.

The moment he saw her, his previously hurried steps came to a halt, freezing in place.

—It was that boss who fainted at the drop of a hat.

Wen Ruan felt her scalp almost explode.

This person knew her secret!

Her instinct was to run, but she abruptly stopped herself.

Judging by his appearance, he was probably here to find Mu Zhe. Maybe he was even one of his subordinates.

She was currently Mu Zhe’s wife, constantly coming in and out of Everlasting Pavilion. She couldn’t hide from him forever.

If she accidentally bumped into him again and he started talking about her past with Mu Zhe…

That would be game over.

No, she had to take the initiative and prevent trouble before it happens!

With her limited strength, she couldn’t resort to killing or silencing him. She could only…

Glancing around, she gritted her teeth and, with a brave face, approached him.

Facing his eerie gaze, she cleared her throat and awkwardly but politely waved at him.

“What a coincidence.”

The young man in black didn’t reply. He simply looked her up and down, his gaze somewhat peculiar.

“Haha, what a surprise to see each other here. You must be surprised too, right?” She rubbed her face with her hand and laughed awkwardly.

“This isn’t the place to talk. Come with me, and I’ll explain everything slowly.”

After speaking, she quickly grabbed his wrist and hurriedly led him to a secluded area.

Mu Zhe lowered his gaze and stared at his own wrist.

There, covered with the girl’s slender and soft fingertips, was a warm sensation.

He paused the motion he was about to make to brush her hand away and let himself be pulled behind the branches of the twisting plum tree.

She survived from the mouth of the Northern Underworld Fish. Thus, he was also curious about what was so special about this woman.