Transmigrated into the Early-Deceased Alpha Fiancée of the Female Lead - Chapter 21

Soon, Chuanping arrived with a group of demon soldiers and discovered Zhu Changxuan and the others.

He shouted loudly, “Who dares to intrude into the Demon Realm?”

The moment Chuanping saw Zhu Changxuan, he was stunned by her beauty. His eyes lit up and he completely ignored the two omegas behind her. Although he was an alpha, he happened to like alphas as well.

He stood dazed for a moment and muttered to himself, “Wow, you’re an alpha. Quite a beautiful one too.”

Just as he was about to say something inappropriate, he quickly stopped himself. He raised a fist to his mouth, pretending to cough. “Ahem. You, alpha. Let go of Lord Juzi.”

Zhu Changxuan paused, then looked at Chuanping and the dense crowd of demon soldiers behind him. “Huh? We didn’t break into the Demon Realm. We were invited in openly and properly.”

Chuanping did not believe her. He raised his voice and said, “Even if you’re good-looking, do you think I’ll believe your nonsense?”

Zhu Changxuan was confused. And after recalling they had just been declared wanted, she found it even stranger. After all, they had entered because of Hua Yue’s identity as the Demon Lord’s consort. But now this situation made no sense.

She turned to look at Hua Yue with suspicion. “What is going on?”

Han Xuejin, standing nearby, immediately sensed something was off. The way Chuanping looked at her alpha made her very uncomfortable.

Hua Yue’s eyes lit up when she recognized him. “Chuanping, it’s me. Take a good look. Your eyes are glued to my son-in-law.”

Chuanping awkwardly shifted his gaze and stared at Hua Yue. Within seconds, his expression changed from confusion to shock. “You… No, Madam?”

Chuanping had only seen Hua Yue once, and that was during her wedding ceremony with the Demon Lord. Only a few senior officials had been present, and he was the officiant.

At the time, Hua Yue had refused to wear a bridal veil, so only a few of them knew what the modest Palace Master of the Hehuan Palace looked like.

He had always been curious about how this charming little omega had managed to win the heart of the solitary Demon Lord in just a few months. Secretly, he had wanted to learn her methods and use them to attract other alphas.

After the wedding, the Demon Lord and her wife left the Demon Realm. They had never been seen again. Later, those old cultivators stirred up trouble, and the Demon Consort disappeared without a trace.

Chuanping looked at Juzi in Zhu Changxuan’s arms, hoping for confirmation.

Juzi snorted. “Hmph. It’s her.”

Then it jumped out of Zhu Changxuan’s arms and ran off to play. It had no intention of sticking around in case the Demon Lord later asked why it hadn’t said anything earlier.

Chuanping immediately dropped to his knees. “Madam, this was my failure. I should have found you sooner.”

The group of demon soldiers behind him also knelt down.

Zhu Changxuan looked at Hua Yue and began to feel she could trust her again. “Oh.”

Hua Yue felt Zhu Changxuan’s trust and straightened her back with pride. “Alright, everyone stand up. Take us to see Han Ying.”

Chuanping cupped his fists respectfully. “Yes, Madam.”

After getting up, he asked, “If I may ask, who are these two?”

Hua Yue introduced them. “This is my daughter, and this is my daughter’s fiancée.”

Chuanping glanced regretfully at Zhu Changxuan. “I see. What a shame that such a beautiful flower already belongs to someone.”

His last words were too soft to be heard clearly.

Zhu Changxuan frowned slightly. “Hmm? What did you say?”

Chuanping quickly brushed it off. “Nothing. This way, please.”

He turned and began leading the way toward the main hall.

As a powerful cultivator, Han Xuejin heard Chuanping’s quiet remark clearly. Her face remained calm, but she silently noted this debt.

She had already written off those two so-called left and right guardians. Now Chuanping too? In her previous life, Chuanping had served as steward and had always appeared loyal and proper. She never imagined he was this kind of person.

Clearly, she would need to stay alert. She had to protect her alpha, who was simply too wonderful.

Hua Yue didn’t pay much attention to Chuanping’s behavior. Her thoughts were on the approaching reunion with Han Ying, though she did feel a bit uneasy.

“Chuanping, while I was gone, did anyone else get close to Han Ying? Any omegas?”

Chuanping smiled. “Please rest assured, Madam. In these seventeen years, the Demon Lord has missed you constantly. She sent people out to search for you all this time. No one else has ever been by her side. Everything you see in the Demon Realm today was prepared for your return.”

Hua Yue felt both joyful and satisfied. She nodded with grace. “The environment in the Demon Realm has really improved.”

Zhu Changxuan had not expected the Demon Lord to be such a devoted lover. The novels never mentioned anything like this.

As they walked, Zhu Changxuan gently pressed her hand to her stomach, her brow slightly furrowed.

Han Xuejin noticed and asked with concern, “Changxuan, are you feeling alright?”

Zhu Changxuan shook her head and looked forward with a serious expression. “We’re about to meet your Demon Lord mother. I’m just a little nervous. My stomach aches from the anxiety.”

Han Xuejin replied softly, “You don’t need to be that nervous.”

Still, the fact that Zhu Changxuan was nervous about meeting her mother made Han Xuejin feel a little happy. It meant she cared about her.

Hua Yue overheard and raised her eyebrows. “Really? You weren’t nervous meeting me.”

Zhu Changxuan looked at her and shook her head. Her voice was low and meaningful. “It’s different.”

Hua Yue blinked. “Different how?”

When they reached the main hall, Chuanping was just about to lead them to the study to meet the Demon Lord.

Suddenly, a gust of wind swept past, stirring the peach blossom petals nearby. A figure appeared before them with striking presence. It was the Demon Lord, Han Ying.

She had been restless in the study. When she sensed Hua Yue’s aura nearby, she rushed out immediately, unable to wait another second.

When she saw that it was truly Hua Yue, she almost thought she had gone mad. Her heart pounded.

Han Ying’s eyes turned red with emotion. She struggled to believe it was real. Her voice was choked with emotion. “A Yue.”

She had so much to say, but did not know where to start.

Hua Yue ran forward and threw herself into her arms.

Han Ying held her tightly, refusing to let go. Her voice trembled. “I missed you so much.”

Hua Yue responded shyly, “I missed you too. We haven’t done anything for seventeen years. I think about it every single day. Let’s go to bed right now.”

Han Ying’s cheeks turned slightly red. “It’s still broad daylight. There are others around.”

Hua Yue pouted but felt greatly satisfied just watching her blush. She gently stroked Han Ying’s cheek, her peach blossom eyes filled with joy.

“Fine. Tonight then, when no one else is around.”

Han Ying quietly turned her face away, trying to hide the blush. She held back her reaction and stayed composed.

Then she turned to Zhu Changxuan and Han Xuejin.

Zhu Changxuan stood silently. She was not sure what to say. This truly matched Hua Yue’s identity as the Hehuan Palace Master.

Han Xuejin’s expression was cold. She thought her mother was completely shameless.

Chuanping and the other demon soldiers immediately lowered their heads, pretending to be invisible.

Han Ying’s gaze focused on Han Xuejin. Her expression sharpened. “She is…”

Hua Yue smiled and answered, “This is our daughter, Xuejin. And this is her fiancée, Zhu Changxuan.”

Han Ying paused for a moment. Seeing her daughter alive and well filled her with suppressed joy.

But this fiancée situation was puzzling. The girl seemed very weak, although her face was pleasant to look at. Did she win Xuejin over with sweet words? The name Zhu Changxuan sounded familiar.

No one present knew about the wave of suspicion rising in the Demon Lord’s heart.

Han Xuejin gave a small bow to Han Ying.

Zhu Changxuan followed, unsure how to address her, and simply said, “Greetings, senior.”

Although Han Ying’s expression remained cold, her gaze toward Han Xuejin softened noticeably.

“Xuejin, blame me for not finding you sooner and letting you suffer. But you already have a fiancée now. I wonder, where does she come from?”

Han Ying turned her eyes to Zhu Changxuan. Her expression instantly turned unfriendly, though she quickly returned to her usual calm.

Zhu Changxuan could sense a faint trace of hostility, though she didn’t understand why.

Hua Yue quickly stepped in to break the tension. “Alright, alright, let’s not talk while standing around. Let them rest first. We can discuss everything over dinner.”

Han Ying gave a small nod in agreement and instructed Chuanping, “Prepare two rooms for them. One room for each.”

She made sure to emphasize that clearly.

Chuanping replied, “Yes, Madam.”

Zhu Changxuan remained silent.

Noticing that Zhu Changxuan still looked uneasy, Han Xuejin gently reached over and took her hand. “Don’t worry.”

Zhu Changxuan felt a wave of warmth in her heart. “Alright.”

Han Ying noticed the small gesture between them. She felt a faint sense of jealousy, followed by guilt.

Her daughter had already been taken away by an alpha, and she had never had the chance to truly care for her.

Chuanping, being thoughtful, arranged their rooms next to each other.

Before dinner, Zhu Changxuan did not want to stay alone in her room. Knowing Xuejin was right next door, she went over to find her.

Han Xuejin had also been planning to visit Zhu Changxuan. Seeing her show up on her own, she welcomed her inside.

Zhu Changxuan began to share everything that had happened to her during the time they were apart. Han Xuejin listened quietly.

When Zhu Changxuan asked if she had faced any danger, Han Xuejin gave a simple summary of her journey. She mentioned the opportunities she had encountered, but deliberately left out the dangers.

Zhu Changxuan felt relieved. “I’m glad to hear that.”

She then continued recounting what she and the others had gone through in Tianman City.

Han Xuejin listened silently, occasionally asking a few questions.

As she received the answers, she thought quietly to herself. Si Chou did not deserve death. She would thank Song Yidao if they met again. And as for Fan Nimei, that dark troublemaker…

Just as she was thinking about how to deal with Fan Nimei, Zhu Changxuan called her back to reality.

“Xuejin?”

Han Xuejin blinked. “Yes? What is it?”

Moments like this, where they could sit and talk like this, were rare. The more Zhu Changxuan fell for Han Xuejin, the more insecure she became.

She had no idea whether Han Xuejin truly loved her, or simply loved the person she used to be.

Suddenly, a faint voice echoed in her mind.

“You are her, and she is you.”

It was so soft she thought she might have imagined it.

“What?” she blurted out, startled.

Han Xuejin looked at her. “What’s wrong?”

“Did you hear that voice just now?”

Han Xuejin was confused. “No, I didn’t hear anything. What voice?”

Zhu Changxuan gave an awkward smile. “It’s nothing. I’m probably just tired.”

Han Xuejin looked a little worried. “Then you should rest.”

She started to usher Zhu Changxuan back to her room.

But Zhu Changxuan quickly shook her head. She had to say what was in her heart.

“I still have something to tell you.”

Han Xuejin noticed the seriousness in Zhu Changxuan’s expression. She could tell this was something important and nodded, waiting for her to speak.

Zhu Changxuan took a deep breath and gathered her courage.

“Come to think of it, I’ve never said it properly to you. I like you.”

Han Xuejin’s heart melted at those words. Her face lit up with a beautiful smile.

“I like you too.”

Hearing Han Xuejin’s direct answer and seeing her radiant smile, Zhu Changxuan felt both joyful and nervous.

“I… I have another question.”

Han Xuejin nodded. “Go ahead.”

“Do you like the me from before Xuantian Sect, or the me now?”

Han Xuejin found the question strange but did not doubt Zhu Changxuan’s sincerity.

She had once wondered about it herself. Compared to the past, Zhu Changxuan now seemed more open and cheerful. But she had never questioned whether it was still the same person.

Cultivators could sense the aura of someone’s spirit. Everyone’s spiritual aura was unique. Even in the case of body possession, that aura would change.

But Zhu Changxuan’s aura had never changed.

If it had, Elder Zhu and Elder Chen would have noticed long ago.

She figured perhaps Zhu Changxuan’s health had improved, and her personality had changed gradually. She had become the person Han Xuejin fell in love with.

Since Zhu Changxuan asked so seriously, Han Xuejin answered with equal sincerity.

“You were lovely even before Xuantian Sect.” Because she had never disliked her.

Zhu Changxuan’s heart sank halfway.

But then Han Xuejin continued, “But the person I’m in love with is who you are now. So don’t you dare go back to being cold and gloomy.”

Zhu Changxuan felt a jolt in her chest. Every ounce of worry she had vanished, replaced with pure happiness.

She nodded firmly. “Alright.”

Seeing that Zhu Changxuan looked like she was about to cry, Han Xuejin gently reached out and hugged her.

With her worries finally put to rest, Zhu Changxuan also reached out and wrapped her arms around Han Xuejin’s waist.

She thought to herself, what a slender waist. She remembered seeing some abs there before.

She couldn’t resist and gave it a little squeeze.

Han Xuejin stiffened slightly from the unexpected touch and let out a soft sound, “Mmm.”

The clear and seductive tone made Zhu Changxuan’s face instantly turn red.

Feeling a certain part of her reacting inappropriately, she quickly stepped back and let go of Han Xuejin’s soft embrace. She wasn’t sure if Xuejin had noticed. She was a girl, after all, and didn’t want to go too far.

“I’m sorry,” Zhu Changxuan whispered.

Han Xuejin’s ears turned slightly red. She glanced down at Zhu Changxuan’s body, then looked at her blushing face again.

She was so adorable, Han Xuejin almost lost control and wanted to push her down right there.

She collected herself and said calmly, “It’s fine. Changxuan, go rest in your room for now.” If you stay here any longer, I might not be able to hold back.

Zhu Changxuan nodded shyly. “Okay.”

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