Transmigrated as the Doomed Scumbag Alpha of the Eldest Princess - Chapter 76

At midday, after Jiang Si collected the goat milk, Zhi Miao complained a few times.

She was upset that Jiang Si had made her angry. Mowan Ci couldn’t listen to it any longer. Her expression turned stern as she scolded Zhi Miao.

Even though she knew Zhi Miao was only speaking up for her, Mowan Ci herself couldn’t clearly tell who was right or wrong. So she couldn’t just let Zhi Miao speak badly about Jiang Si without reason.

She and Jiang Si didn’t share many things in common, but they were both fiercely protective.

Mowan Ci didn’t even realize she was defending Jiang Si. Zhi Miao was silenced by her reprimand. Wei Nian, always quiet by nature, said nothing. After a short while, Mowan Ci told them both to leave.

She had planned to make milk tea with the goat milk, thinking Jiang Si might like it.

But now, she had completely lost the mood.

Her exhausted body took over. The moment she lay down on the couch, she fell into a deep sleep.

Lately, she had been afraid of sleeping. Nightmares followed her like a shadow. Last night had been peaceful, without any dreams. She had only been left tired from Jiang Si’s passion, so she didn’t resist sleep now.

But the dream she had was far from comforting.

It was even more terrifying than before. Not because Jiang Si tried to kill her, but because she tried to kill the child in her arms.

She had softly called the child Ayue.

In the dream, Mowan Ci struggled desperately. She fought hard against Jiang Si’s force, but how could she possibly be a match for someone like her?

Her resistance was like scratching an itch. In the end, Jiang Si still took Ayue from her arms.

The dream broke into pieces, impossible to put back together. But Mowan Ci clearly remembered that after several days without food, Jiang Si came back with the child and told her, this was their Ayue.

She couldn’t remember how she woke up. She only felt the traces of tears at the corners of her eyes. She wiped them away gently, just as Jiang Si knocked on the door and entered.

She brought a meal and something she called “ice cream.”

Mowan Ci didn’t have much of an appetite, but she forced herself to eat more than usual.

It wasn’t that she wanted to be so accommodating to Jiang Si. But every time she was disturbed by dreams like this, she couldn’t keep calm around her.

The dreams felt too real. So did the pain they brought.

Jiang Si seemed to have something to say but hesitated. Mowan Ci didn’t hide her feelings and spoke quietly.

“I dreamed that you brought a child to me. You told me her name was Ayue.”

After speaking, she watched Jiang Si’s expression closely.

She wasn’t surprised.

In fact, she looked a little shocked. But it wasn’t shock at what Mowan Ci had said. It was something else.

“Jiang Si, you knew?”

“I… just had a very similar dream,” Jiang Si said in a soft voice.

Mowan Ci nodded slightly.

She remembered Jiang Si once told her she had strange, chaotic dreams too.

She also remembered Jiang Si saying she was not the original Marquis of Jiajing.

At the time, Mowan Ci thought it was just a change in personality that made her say something so strange.

She had doubted her, but also believed her. Many little things had told her Jiang Si was truly not like the rumors said.

During her estrus, when she was taken by Xi Yuefeng, and again when she was trapped in Nanliang, Jiang Si had shown reliability and strength that moved her deeply.

But now, Jiang Si remained silent.

After a long pause, Mowan Ci fixed her clothes and sat down in front of Jiang Si.

She gently wrapped her arms around her.

Whispering near her ear, she sighed and said, “Jiang Si, I don’t know what to do anymore.”

“When I don’t see you, I think of you. Last night when you were drunk, I still worried about you.”

“But when those dreams, so real they feel like memories, come back to me, I don’t know how to face you.”

“Maybe one day, I’ll be defeated by them.”

“Jiang Si, what do you think?”

What she said wasn’t just a fear. It was a real possibility.

Her recent actions already proved it. Even after opening their hearts to each other, they were starting to drift apart again.

Jiang Si could understand her fear, but understanding didn’t mean acceptance.

Just like how she feared that even if she told Mowan Ci everything, she still might not believe her.

Even now, with just a simple dream, Mowan Ci didn’t trust her.

“What do you think dreams are?”

Mowan Ci froze. She had never thought about that.

All she could feel was the pain and sorrow they left in her heart. She had no energy to reflect on anything else.

“I don’t know,” she said quietly, her voice a little lost.

Jiang Si sighed.

She hadn’t memorized the original text of anything. She didn’t even know the smaller details, only the general direction.

The dreams confused even her. She had no way to explain them to Mowan Ci.

But there was one thing she was sure of.

“You asked me what I think. So, I’ll tell you now. I don’t think it matters what the dreams are. Everything we’ve been through cannot be destroyed by just a dream.”

Jiang Si held Mowan Ci’s hand tightly.

The person in front of her was one of the few who had ever moved her heart. She was unwilling to give up on her because of something like this.

A possessiveness she had never felt before overwhelmed her completely.

She pulled Mowan Ci into her arms and kissed her lips without her usual gentleness. The scent of amber and pheromones began to stir around them.

Jiang Si pressed her forehead gently against Mowan Ci’s and said, “These things might have happened in the past or may happen in the future, but Mowan Ci is not me.”

“I will never hurt you.”

Before Mowan Ci could react, Jiang Si had already moved past the thin silk and taken her completely. Mowan Ci let out a low moan but did not resist.

Her rut period was approaching. The scent of Jiang Si’s amber pheromones held a powerful allure.

Besides, she craved the way Jiang Si treated her. It wasn’t gentle, but it made her forget everything else.

Jiang Si held the back of her neck tightly. Mowan Ci went soft all over and obediently wrapped her arms around Jiang Si’s shoulders, allowing her to leave her mark.

They finished early. Mowan Ci stayed nestled in Jiang Si’s arms with her eyes closed. Then she suddenly remembered something, raised her hand, and said, “Over there… I made milk tea for you.”

She remembered Jiang Si’s preferences. A feeling of sweetness filled Jiang Si’s chest.

Just earlier they were still in a cold war. Just moments ago, Mowan Ci had been giving her the cold shoulder.

But she had secretly made her milk tea.

“So sweet,” Jiang Si said after a sip, frowning slightly. “How much sugar did you put in this?”

Mowan Ci sat up and tasted it too. She didn’t think it was overly sweet and replied calmly, “Just enough.” Then, seeing Jiang Si’s puzzled expression, she added, “It’s mildly sweet, with a light fragrance of tea.”

“Oh? Then let me try again.” Jiang Si said she would taste it again, but instead, she pulled Mowan Ci into her arms and kissed her lips directly.

Afterwards, she licked her lips and said, “Yes, it is a little sweet.”

Their laughter and teasing helped them forget the unpleasant things for a while. Mowan Ci, her cheeks flushed, leaned against Jiang Si’s chest while eating the durian-flavored ice cream Jiang Si had made for her.

Jiang Si truly would not harm her. Mowan Ci was slowly convincing herself of that, and she was also ready to make it up to this Qianyuan who had used suppressant ointment through her rut just for her.

She indulged Jiang Si the entire night, until she collapsed from exhaustion in her arms.

Jiang Si was still full of energy. She got out of bed to fetch some hot water and gently cleaned herself and Mowan Ci.

Afterwards, she sat quietly by Mowan Ci’s side, watching her sleep.

Mowan Ci had decided to bury these thoughts in her heart, but Jiang Si still felt that something was wrong.

Especially after what Lan Shao said the night before while drunk.

She didn’t fully belong here, yet she wasn’t entirely from elsewhere?

Jiang Si couldn’t figure it out. The very idea of transmigration was already bizarre. If what Lan Shao said was true, even stranger things might be waiting. Perhaps she was originally meant to be here. Could it be that someone else had taken over her body?

There were no clues.

Her crossing into this world, and the things that kept appearing in Mowan Ci’s dreams—none of it left a trace.

Jiang Si suddenly didn’t know what was real and what was not. Was it true that she had been abandoned by her parents in her past life and constantly looked down upon by her adoptive family and brother? Or was this world the real one?

She sat there in silence until dawn began to break. Only then did Jiang Si prepare to return to bed.

But just as she moved, she heard the sounds of fighting outside. Jiang Si stopped and tried to pinpoint the direction, then heard hurried footsteps and knocking at the door.

It was Wu Tai.

“Your Highness, there are pirates attacking the ship. Please remain inside the cabin with Her Highness. We will handle the situation quickly.”

“What happened?” Jiang Si had already walked to the door while Wu Tai was speaking. The moment she heard the word “pirates,” she couldn’t sit still.

“How many of them?”

“Roughly fifty to sixty men, two boats,” Wu Tai reported truthfully. He wanted to remind Jiang Si to prioritize the safety of the princess, but held back, knowing she would not appreciate the suggestion.

He had mentioned it once before, and Jiang Si had ignored him.

But to his surprise, Jiang Si responded, “Alright. The Jingwei Camp has over a hundred soldiers. That should be more than enough to handle a group of water bandits. I’m going back to sleep.”

Jiang Si had always led by example in the military, never staying in the rear just because she was the commander. Her record in battle was among the best. And yet now…

“Her Highness must not be left unprotected. I don’t trust anyone else to guard her.”

“Do you have anything else to report?”

Jiang Si wasn’t acting out of recklessness. She only wanted to assess the situation quickly so she could wake Mowan Ci and help her get dressed.

“No, Your Highness,” Wu Tai said, wisely holding his tongue and withdrawing.

Once she was gone, Jiang Si closed the door quickly and went straight to wake Mowan Ci.

Though she had confidence in Jingwei Camp and had reassured Wu Tai earlier, this was still the first time they had encountered water bandits. Jiang Si couldn’t help but worry.

Her greatest concern was Mowan Ci.

“Ci, wake up.”

Mowan Ci was deeply asleep. Jiang Si had to call her many times before she finally stirred. She was groggy at first, but woke fully when she heard what Jiang Si said next.

“There are water bandits. Get dressed quickly.”

Jiang Si threw her clothes onto the bed, then picked up her silver spear and sat in the chair waiting for her.

The milk tea had long gone cold, but Jiang Si didn’t care. She took a quick sip to quench her thirst.

She had fought on battlefields for years, but now she felt as nervous as if it were her first time. There was only one reason.

Because the person behind her was Mowan Ci.

And she was afraid she wouldn’t be able to protect her.

That was why she didn’t even dare to leave the room.

After Mowan Ci finished getting dressed, Lan Shao stopped by briefly. She told her that Zhi Miao and Wei Nian were both safe and that there was no need to worry.

During all of this, Jiang Si remained seated, completely still.

Her nervousness was obvious, plain to see.

But suddenly, Jiang Si moved. She turned to look at Mowan Ci with a serious expression, as if something had suddenly occurred to her. She looked frustrated, like she had forgotten something important. Then she stood up, walked over to the dressing table, searched through the drawers, and finally returned holding a small porcelain bottle.

“Apply this inhibitor balm.”

“Your pheromone scent is too strong. I’m afraid it might draw attention.”

Mowan Ci didn’t take it right away. Instead, she looked at her and asked softly, “Jiang Si, during this time… have you ever blamed me?”

“Blamed me for pushing you away because of those dreams, even though we don’t know if they’re real or not?”

“No, I haven’t blamed you.” Jiang Si’s answer sounded a little rushed. Her attention was still fixed on the noises outside. She was worried someone might suddenly break in.

She had brought out both the inhibitor balm and the scent-blocking powder. She didn’t want to take any chances. Mowan Ci’s rut could begin at any moment.

Jiang Si herself was a Qianyuan. If her own rut started, it wouldn’t matter as much. But Mowan Ci was different.

She needed to be protected.

Otherwise…

Jiang Si’s eyes turned slightly red as she stared at Mowan Ci, who was still standing in place. She gritted her teeth and asked, “Aren’t you afraid?”

Mowan Ci should have been afraid. But everything Jiang Si had done up to now told her the same thing.

There was no need to be afraid, not while Jiang Si was with her.

A deep wave of guilt pressed down on Mowan Ci’s chest. She had been acting distant and defensive, but Jiang Si had always protected her. Always.

So what if the dreams weren’t clear, or possibly even false?

“As long as you’re here, I’m not afraid.”

“I…”

What Mowan Ci said sounded almost like a love confession. Jiang Si, who had been tense just moments ago, froze in place. Her movements became gentle as she placed the inhibitor balm into Mowan Ci’s hands.

She lowered her voice and asked, “But what if I can’t protect you?”

As soon as she said it, something stung deep in her chest. It felt strange and painful, as if there really had been a moment when she had failed to protect Mowan Ci before.

But Mowan Ci was far more certain than she was. She accepted the balm and held Jiang Si tightly in her arms.

“Jiang Si, every single time, you have protected me.”

As Jiang Si stared into her eyes, one thought rose clearly in her mind.

Maybe she and Mowan Ci were meant to face hardship together, so that one day, they could truly stay by each other’s side.

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