Transmigrated as the Doomed Scumbag Alpha of the Eldest Princess - Chapter 82

That flirtatious remark did not just offend Jiang Si. Mowan Ci’s displeasure was even stronger.

With only a glance, Jiang Si could see the subtle anger on her face. It was clear that she had no patience for the woman standing in front of them.

“Watch your words. He belongs to someone else,” Mowan Ci said coldly.

“Watch my words? I am the Lady of Wuzhou Island. Why would I need to mind my tongue for a mere Qianyuan?” the woman responded.

“If you want something, take it. Just leave that Qianjun behind.”

Her tone was arrogant. Jiang Si felt Mowan Ci’s grip tighten slightly, her presence growing colder.

Here in a land ruled by Kunze, this was likely the only way Mowan Ci could assert her authority. Her icy scent flooded the air in a clear show of dominance.

Jiang Si pressed her hand to her forehead. She had hoped to handle things diplomatically, but that no longer seemed possible.

She recalled the conversation Ren Jiu had earlier at the gate. Something about people from Wuzhou Island.

It was likely that Wuzhou was the main island, and this woman was its ruling Lady—perhaps the one with the most influence among all the Eastern Sea tribes.

When Jiang Si had heard her title, she had planned to explain their purpose here. If the Lady refused, then she could consider using force.

But she had not expected Mowan Ci’s temper to flare so quickly. It caught her off guard. Still, she did not hesitate for a moment. Her wife’s pride had to be protected, and she would not let anyone insult her.

Jiang Si stepped closer to Mowan Ci, standing quietly at her side, looking unusually obedient.

The Kunze, now disturbed by Mowan Ci’s scent, clearly felt provoked.

Her authority was being challenged.

Jiang Si, half-hidden behind Mowan Ci, gave a small smile. Then she heard the Lady snap, “What is your name? How dare you act so arrogantly on Wuzhou Island?”

Jiang Si did not respond. Instead, she looked to Mowan Ci, who asked calmly, “Is your surname Xiao?”

“It is,” the Lady replied with pride. But her gaze turned condescending.

“You seem unaware of a simple truth,” Mowan Ci said. “What feels like a day in your secluded world has seen a thousand years pass outside it.”

“Xiao Jin’s kingdom was destroyed more than a hundred years ago. And yet here you are, still clinging to the past.”

“You were once royalty, so perhaps it is natural that you carry a sense of superiority. But how can you be so shameless as to desire someone else’s bonded Qianjun?”

Jiang Si saw that the Lady was now even angrier. But she also noticed that Mowan Ci’s expression toward her had cooled slightly.

Jiang Si felt a little wronged. It wasn’t her fault that someone else had behaved inappropriately.

She reached out and took Mowan Ci’s hand again.

To the Lady, it looked like they were being flirtatious on purpose. With a wave of her hand, she summoned a group of Qianyuan, who immediately moved to surround them.

Jiang Si let go of Mowan Ci’s hand and stepped in front of her protectively.

Ren Jiu moved even faster, taking position in front of them without hesitation.

This was Ren Jiu’s home territory, not the main island. The Lady’s entourage was small.

Jiang Si quickly estimated the situation. If all of them were as skilled as Ren Jiu, she might not be able to win.

But she had a signal arrow. Lan Shao and Wu Tai were already somewhere on the island. If she could hold them off for even half a moment, the Jingwei soldiers would be able to break in.

She made up her mind. Holding Mowan Ci close, she reached for her sword and charged forward.

She was not skilled with a sword, and even less so with one hand.

But something about Mowan Ci’s earlier release of pheromones gave her a sudden understanding. As the attackers closed in, Jiang Si realized this wasn’t like a real battlefield. These Qianyuan didn’t have military-grade scent suppressants. Their pheromones were in the air, but neither she nor Mowan Ci were affected.

In fact, her own amber scent was so strong and dominant that when she released it, the charging Qianyuan stopped in their tracks.

Even Ren Jiu, standing nearby, almost lost her balance.

Mowan Ci, still marked by Jiang Si’s temporary scent bond, was completely unaffected.

Jiang Si had intended to remind her to withdraw the scent, but now she swallowed her words and focused entirely on the fight.

She had expected a difficult battle, but within moments, more than ten Qianyuan were lying on the ground. As she paused to catch her breath, she heard the Lady shout from the steps, “Xiao Gu, go. Capture her alive. Do not let her escape.”

She called out loudly. Jiang Si barely had time to react before she saw a dark figure moving toward her.

The movement was strange and fluid. Jiang Si could not even get a clear look before the person was already upon her.

She stepped back quickly, placing Mowan Ci near Ren Jiu. Then she raised her sword and pointed it forward.

She began to regret her earlier decision to come here without an escort. Only Ren Jiu was at her side. If anything happened to Mowan Ci, she would never forgive herself.

She kept glancing toward Mowan Ci. Only when she was sure she was safe did Jiang Si fully focus on the fight.

That hesitation, however, seemed to anger her opponent. Every strike now carried deadly intent. Jiang Si began to struggle.

This person was completely unaffected by her pheromones. Their speed and precision were hard to match. After dodging a few strikes, Jiang Si planted her sword and gasped for air. Seeing a brief opening, she ran back toward Mowan Ci.

She had planned to hold out until Wu Tai and the others arrived. But now it seemed…

“Xiao Gu, catch her. Take her alive. Do not let her run,” the Lady shouted again from the steps.

Jiang Si narrowed her eyes. But to her surprise, the one called Xiao Gu hesitated.

It was a rare opportunity. Jiang Si grabbed Mowan Ci with one hand and stabbed toward the attacker with the other.

The blade only tore through the attacker’s clothing, not flesh.

Xiao Gu dodged quickly and seemed ready to retaliate. But just as the fight was about to resume, Lan Shao and Wu Tai burst into the courtyard, leading a wave of Jingwei soldiers.

Jiang Si had never known what kind of defense the Eastern Sea islands had, but it clearly could not compare to a force like the Jingwei.

She finally felt at ease. Breathing heavily, she turned to look at Mowan Ci. She had just opened her mouth to offer comfort when Lan Shao tossed her silver spear toward her.

“Jiang Si, catch.”

Jiang Si caught it by instinct. When she looked back at Mowan Ci, she was already surrounded by two armed attendants, Zhi Miao, and Wei Nian.

There was no chance to say anything personal.

She shot a glare at Lan Shao, who looked confused. She opened her mouth to say something, but Jiang Si had already turned away and rejoined the fight against Xiao Gu.

Earlier, she had been distracted and unable to focus. That frustration lingered.

Now she had no reason to hold back.

After several more exchanges, Jiang Si realized something. Xiao Gu’s movements were strange and agile, but their strength and technique were clearly inferior.

They could not land a blow, but they also dared not get too close.

Meaningless.

When the Jingwei Battalion had everyone subdued, Jiang Si stopped her movements. Xiao Gu followed her lead and also stopped.

Even with a mask on, Jiang Si could tell that Xiao Gu’s eyes were cold, especially when she looked at the female monarch. She made no attempt to resist after being captured and simply stood there silently.

“To the victor go the spoils. I, Xiao Gu, have no strength left to fight.”

“Xiao Gu, you useless cripple.”

“My sister will not forgive you. None of them will. Do you think just because you’ve captured me, they won’t retaliate?”

Every word from her made Xiao Gu tremble, but she still refused to look up.

Instead, she calmly walked toward the Jingwei soldiers and surrendered herself.

Just as Wutai was about to take her into custody, Lan Shao stepped forward and studied her for a moment before speaking.

“Interesting.”

She turned and smiled at Jiang Si.

“My prince, I want this one. May I?”

“Do as you wish.”

Jiang Si gave her a cold glance, replied softly, and turned away. She walked to Mowan Ci’s side.

Wei Nian and Zhi Miao, the two guards by Mowan Ci’s side, knew better than to interrupt and stood quietly.

When Jiang Si said, “Make room,” they stepped aside.

Earlier, amidst the chaos and flashing blades, she and Mowan Ci hadn’t had a moment to talk. Now that everything was finally quiet, Jiang Si asked gently, “Were you frightened?”

“Of course not. When have I ever been timid?” Mowan Ci answered calmly, which left Jiang Si unsure how to respond. She was right. When the three of them had faced a group of enemies together, Mowan Ci had not shown fear at all.

But how could she really not have been scared?

When Jiang Si had taken her hand, she had clearly felt how cold her fingers were, even trembling slightly.

Mowan Ci was proud by nature. Jiang Si didn’t want to call her out, so she nodded and said, “After all that, you must be tired. Let’s go back and rest.”

This time, without waiting for Mowan Ci to refuse, Jiang Si gently pulled her along.

The boat was docked by the shore. Going back and forth would take some time, but luckily they still had a carriage. As they walked out the main gate, Jiang Si prepared to carry Mowan Ci in her arms.

“What are you doing?” Startled and frowning in protest, Mowan Ci looked up at her. Jiang Si froze for a moment, but ignored the protest and simply carried her anyway.

Strangely, once in her arms, Mowan Ci did not struggle anymore.

She leaned quietly on Jiang Si’s shoulder and even wrapped her arms around Jiang Si’s neck.

She was calm and obedient.

Without asking, Jiang Si carried her into the carriage. Even after they boarded, Mowan Ci did not move or object.

She didn’t say a word, didn’t make a sound of protest. She simply let Jiang Si carry her to the boat, then all the way to the third-floor bedroom.

But the moment the door closed, the atmosphere shifted.

Mowan Ci’s hand slid from Jiang Si’s neck to the back of it, fingers pressing into the sensitive area at the base.

Jiang Si let out a soft gasp and said, “Wan Ci.”

“Don’t move.”

Mowan Ci’s voice was cold, but when Jiang Si looked at her, her cheeks were flushed bright red.

Her heat phase had lasted longer than usual. It was strong and overwhelming.

Pheromones surged from Jiang Si’s neck as Mowan Ci clung to her, her face becoming more and more radiant. She kissed Jiang Si without hesitation.

They held each other tightly. When they finally reached the bed, Mowan Ci gently pushed her away.

To keep things practical on the island, they both wore simple Hu-style clothing. It was neat and easy for movement, but not so easy to take off.

For some reason, Mowan Ci seemed determined. Jiang Si’s belt proved difficult to untie, and Mowan Ci lowered her head and tried to undo it herself, saying nothing.

“Let me… Wan Ci, let me do it,” Jiang Si whispered as she held her hands. Only then did Mowan Ci stop, her eyes red as she looked at Jiang Si.

That one look completely softened Jiang Si’s heart.

At that moment, forget the belt. Whatever Mowan Ci wanted, she would give.

“Undo it.”

Her voice was soft and sweet again. Jiang Si thought Mowan Ci was simply urging her to hurry, but when she looked up, she saw Mowan Ci undoing her own collar.

A flicker of confusion appeared in Jiang Si’s eyes. She had never seen Mowan Ci act this boldly before.

It seemed the presence of those other Kunze earlier had affected her deeply. Dissatisfied with amber-scented pheromones, the room now filled with the fragrance of snow lotus.

After such a long time, Jiang Si found herself marked again, this time by Mowan Ci.

And that wasn’t the end. She still had to comfort her afterward, and eventually carried her to bathe.

Mowan Ci liked to be clean. Jiang Si didn’t enjoy feeling sweaty either. So despite her exhaustion, she took her to the bathing room.

By the time they finished, the sky outside had already begun to lighten. Only then did Jiang Si finally fall asleep holding Mowan Ci close.

She hadn’t given any specific instructions, but fortunately those around her were thoughtful. No one disturbed them.

When she woke up at midday, Jiang Si rubbed her sore neck and looked at the empty bedroom, suddenly feeling a little lost.

But then she noticed a cup of milk tea on the table, and her eyes brightened.

She got up quickly and took a sip. The cool, sweet taste refreshed her.

Eastern Sea weather was hot and humid, with sea breezes that could make people dizzy. Jiang Si had planned to take the day off and relax, but only if Mowan Ci was with her. Now that she wasn’t around, Jiang Si had no interest in resting.

She left the third floor and went to Lan Shao’s quarters. But before she could even enter, she noticed the door was open and Lan Shao was gone.

She went ashore and spotted Wutai. Only then did she feel slightly reassured.

Now that they had reached Eastern Sea, it was no longer safe to remain on the ship for long.

They had agreed earlier that if they landed safely, they would begin building housing. Wutai and the Jingwei Battalion were already hard at work. When he saw Jiang Si approaching, he looked up and spoke.

“Military physician Lan asked me to inform you once you were awake. She went to the island with Her Highness.”

“To the island? For what?”

“Physician Lan went to see Xiao Gu. Her Highness wanted to meet the female monarch.”

“I see. Thank you.”

Jiang Si waved him off and mounted a horse, heading toward the island.

Taking over this island had not been too difficult. Other islands of similar size would probably be the same. Only the distant and towering Wuzhou Island would be a real challenge.

It took her about fifteen minutes to reach the central estate on the island. When she saw Mowan Ci’s carriage parked outside, she finally felt at ease.

She didn’t know why, but not seeing Mowan Ci always made her uneasy.

The guards at the entrance were from the Jingwei Battalion. When they saw Jiang Si, they immediately welcomed her in.

She had left with Mowan Ci the day before, unaware of where she had gone. After winding through the halls, Jiang Si reached the room just in time to hear a sharp female voice.

“Get out! If my sister finds out—”

It was the female monarch’s voice from the day before.

Jiang Si paused. Then she heard Lan Shao’s slightly amused voice.

“Don’t be scared, Xiao Qin. I just want to extract some of your scent. It will be quick. Very quick.”

Her tone became more coaxing toward the end, and it made Jiang Si’s scalp tingle.

Being forcefully extracted for pheromones was incredibly unpleasant. Just listening to that voice made her feel as though she was suffering it herself.

She shook her head and pushed open the door.

Xiao Gu and Xiao Qin were being held in the same room. Yesterday, Lan Shao had said she wanted Xiao Gu, not the female monarch. Jiang Si was curious what was going on.

But the first thing she saw was not Lan Shao.

It was Mowan Ci, lying calmly on the couch while Zhi Miao handed her tea.

When Mowan Ci saw her enter, she smiled slightly and waved her over.

“What’s going on here?” Jiang Si asked as she sat down beside her.

“Military Physician Lan wanted to question Xiao Gu, so I came to observe.”

“Then why is she working on Xiao Qin?”

When Jiang Si mentioned the name, Mowan Ci smiled faintly, but her voice was icy.

“Yes, Xiao Qin.”

“Lan Shao is interested in Xiao Gu. But I am interested in Xiao Qin. I want to understand why her scent is so unusual. And why she is so bold.”

“She even dares to covet my prince.”

After Mowan Ci spoke, she took a sip of tea, her gaze fixed on Xiao Qin, who was currently being extracted for her scent. Her cries were loud and shrill, yet Mowan Ci watched with great interest.

The pain at the back of Jiang Si’s neck flared more sharply.

For some reason, it reminded her of the time the original host’s gland was pierced. That pain.

She instinctively covered her nape and subtly moved away from Mowan Ci.

“Why are you moving away?”

“Do you not like how I am right now?” Mowan Ci asked with a faint smile. Jiang Si forced a stiff smile in response.

She didn’t actually dislike Mowan Ci. In fact, she still remembered the warmth from the previous night. It was just that this version of Mowan Ci made her feel…

Forget it. That warmth probably only remained in her own memory.

“It’s nothing. My nape just hurts a little.”

Jiang Si thought it over and decided to be honest about her physical reaction.

Mowan Ci was surprised. She hadn’t expected such a straightforward answer. Her cheeks turned slightly pink, and she leaned closer to examine Jiang Si’s neck.

It was indeed quite painful. One glance and Mowan Ci could tell how red and swollen it was. She opened her mouth and, searching for something to say, mumbled, “It must hurt a lot?”

Jiang Si resisted the urge to roll her eyes and shifted her gaze to the back of Mowan Ci’s neck.

“What do you think?”

Mowan Ci must have been hurting too, though not as badly as Jiang Si had been bitten.

Last night, Mowan Ci had lost some control.

Jiang Si’s teasing was lighthearted, but Mowan Ci took it seriously. Thinking she was upset, she stood up, took her hand, and led her outside without another word.

She ignored Xiao Qin’s cries behind her and didn’t care about Lan Shao’s puzzled look as they walked away. She just held onto Jiang Si and left.

They didn’t return to the boat. Instead, they went into the carriage.

Because of her heat phase, Mowan Ci always carried various ointments and medicines, and this time was no exception. She asked Jiang Si to turn her back, then pulled down her collar.

When the cooling ointment touched her skin, Jiang Si felt immediate relief. But not wanting to use too much, she turned around and offered to apply it for Mowan Ci.

Mowan Ci wanted to refuse. She wasn’t as badly hurt. But when she saw the concern in Jiang Si’s eyes, she gave in.

She lifted her hair, revealing the back of her neck, and bit her lip.

“Just a little, that’s enough.”

“Alright.” Jiang Si smiled and gently applied the ointment, stopping just as quickly.

But Mowan Ci began to feel something was off.

In the enclosed space of the carriage, all she could sense was Jiang Si’s amber-scented pheromones. The ointment had no soothing effect. On the contrary, she felt heat blooming across her skin.

It spread slowly, consuming her entire body. Every part of her felt restless and flushed.

She was deeply uncomfortable.

“What’s wrong?” Jiang Si noticed the change and grew concerned.

Because Mowan Ci had her back to her, Jiang Si tried to turn her around. As she did, Mowan Ci stumbled forward and fell into her arms.

Her arms instinctively wrapped around Jiang Si’s neck.

Their lips met, warm and pressing. Jiang Si’s eyes widened in shock at how bold Mowan Ci was being.

They were outside. In a carriage, no less.

But clearly, she had overthought it. It was just one kiss, and the overwhelming discomfort that had taken over Mowan Ci’s body quickly faded.

Tears clung to the corners of her eyes, and her eyes were slightly red.

Unable to resist, Jiang Si gently held her chin and kissed her tear-stained lashes.

“If you’re not feeling well, we should ask Lan Shao to check your pulse later,” she said softly.

“There’s no need. It’s just discomfort from the heat phase. Nothing serious.”

“Lan Shao’s medicine does help. And besides, don’t I still have you?” Mowan Ci’s expression softened and she even joked lightly.

That last sentence, don’t I still have you, made Jiang Si’s neck sting again and her cheeks flush slightly.

Still, she hadn’t given up the idea of calling Lan Shao. Just as she was about to move, Mowan Ci suddenly grabbed her hand, pouting as she asked,

“Are you going to see Lan Shao, or are you actually going to see Xiao Qin?”

The question made Jiang Si freeze, completely confused as she turned back to her.

“What do you mean by that?”

“She asked me where I found a Dry-element Alpha. That’s what I mean,” Mowan Ci said, full of jealousy. Her expression made Jiang Si speechless.

There had been hints of jealousy before, like when Nangong Xuan visited their residence, but never had it been this obvious.

Jiang Si immediately felt annoyed at Xiao Qin for speaking such nonsense.

Her face turned serious as she explained,

“I have never had any feelings for her. And I didn’t like what she said, either.”

“She was being ridiculous.” Jiang Si added sharply, finally managing to draw a faint smile from Mowan Ci. But it disappeared quickly as she continued,

“From what Lan Shao’s questioning revealed, Xiao Qin is only acting bold because of her sister’s power. The one who truly holds authority in Wuzhou Island is her sister, the Eastern Sea Monarch, Xiao Su.”

“Now that Xiao Qin is in custody, Xiao Su definitely won’t sit by quietly. Have you considered how to handle her?”

“Of course. The Jingyuan Army will arrive soon. Once they’re here, we’ll focus on winning over the hearts of the people on this island. Xiao Qin and those like her, who have oppressed the Dry and Neutral types for so long, will finally get what they deserve.”

Jiang Si spoke through clenched teeth. Her disgust for Xiao Qin was clear, which made Mowan Ci laugh, and she joined in.

“Exactly. Ren Jiu has already gone to mobilize the Dry and Neutral factions. Once the Jingyuan Army arrives, even Xiao Su won’t be able to take this island back.”

“Good. Then we wait patiently.” Jiang Si smiled and wrapped her arm around Mowan Ci’s shoulders as they quietly looked toward Wuzhou Island across the sea.

This was only the beginning. The tasks ahead would be even heavier.

Still, Jiang Si did not forget about Mowan Ci’s condition. That night, when they returned to the boat, she intended to ask Lan Shao to come take a look. But Lan Shao was nowhere to be found. Fortunately, with Jiang Si by her side, Mowan Ci had clearly improved.

Days passed this way, and by the time the Jingyuan Army finally arrived, Lan Shao still hadn’t returned from the estate on the island.

All they had were occasional messages sent through Wei Nian, saying that she had discovered a secret on the island. Specifically, she was investigating why Kunze pheromones could overpower those of Dry-types. If her findings proved correct, and she could apply them to Mowan Ci, then all her future heat phases might no longer be so painful.

So Jiang Si had no choice but to wait.

What she didn’t know was that Mowan Ci’s condition had not fully stabilized. She only felt better when she was close to Jiang Si.

Even Mowan Ci herself realized something wasn’t right. Judging by the timing, this heat phase had long exceeded its usual duration.

The unease in her heart grew. With Lan Shao still unavailable, she had no choice but to keep Wei Nian, the messenger, by her side.

Ever since Lan Shao began treating her, Wei Nian had rarely been responsible for checking her pulse. But now, seeing Mowan Ci clearly unwell, she couldn’t think of anything else. She reached out and gently placed her hand on Mowan Ci’s wrist.

The moment she did, Wei Nian’s eyes widened in shock.

Sensing something strange, Mowan Ci looked up at her.

“What is it?”

“Your Highness… this doesn’t feel like a heat phase…”

“Then what could it be?”

“It might… it might be pregnancy.”