The star network has been abuzz lately. Especially after Bai Xingluo was acquitted, it ignited a wave of excitement, but neither party has come forward to respond directly. Until recently, a brave bug secretly took photos and posted them on a forum.
[Dear friends, look and cherish, I risked being hammered to death by the General for these shots.]
Despite the blurry nature of the few photos, they couldn’t stop everyone from eagerly watching the drama unfold.
Before long, this post became the hottest topic all across the star network.
[Is there really such a strong bug in real life?! This isn’t just an idol drama about newlyweds sweetly browsing furniture stores together, right?]
[I’m so jealous! Bai Xingluo must have benefited from this misfortune; if only I could be granted a charming male bug like that, I’d willingly spend time in jail myself.]
[What kind of ancient-level photography is this? With such poor resolution, you can still see the beauty of that gem; I can’t help but save it and drool over the screen.]
[Friends, I’m going in!]
“[Yay! There’s new material again; I’ve almost memorized those few minutes of the live stream.]”
[Why isn’t the original poster saying anything? Is that person really that good-looking? Seeing the real deal is breathtaking.]
[To respond to the above, I can only say it’s even more stunning than the live stream! I felt weak in the knees just looking at it. However, it’s a pity the General’s possessiveness is too strong; we couldn’t get close at all, and nearly got crushed by his psychic power.]
[Help! With such an astonishing male bug, isn’t he considering finding several female bugs to lay eggs? I’m the first to sign up.]
[Friends, I’m asking, if I hang around here, is there still a chance to catch a glimpse?]
Within the resplendent Duke Ling’s mansion, a group of female bugs knelt on the ground, serving wine with trembling hands. Their outfits were revealing, and they bowed their heads in fear and trepidation.
A few luxuriously dressed male bugs lounged on the sofa, holding cigars in one hand while carelessly draping their other hand around a delicate female.
“It seems that the little male bug Bai Xingluo has been seeing lately is quite the sensation,” one male bug in a prince’s robe chuckled, projecting a photo on a light screen. “Tsk tsk, looking at this photo, it’s no wonder the female bugs are going crazy.”
Another male bug with a roguish appearance chimed in, “Your Highness Lu Yuanzhao, to be honest, even I’m interested in trying it out.”
“Ha ha, aren’t you afraid of that General going all out against you?”
Lu Yuanzhao deliberately glanced over at Lu Ting, teasing, “There’s a ready-made case right here, Lu Ting, does your hand still hurt?”
Lu Ting lowered his eyes, a ruthless glint flashing beneath, the veins on the back of his hand standing out.
How could these ignorant pests understand?
He had indeed harbored thoughts about Bai Xingluo at first, but that was based on the other’s outstanding appearance, and more so on his personal capabilities and status.
Bai Xingluo was exceptionally handsome, and this beauty wasn’t fragile like a delicate female but bore a stark, cold majesty honed from bloodshed; it easily awoke a male bug’s conquest desire.
Who wouldn’t want to hold such a rose close?
Not to mention, Bai Xingluo’s identity was quite exceptional; he was the only General currently serving in the Empire, and the army all complied with his orders.
From various angles, he was a valuable pawn.
If he wanted to rightfully seize the throne from the ageing Emperor, he not only required a noble-born female as a wife but also needed support from the military.
Lu Ting didn’t mind if Bai Xingluo became his lover, even as a mere female servant.
But Bai Xingluo stubbornly resisted all advances, not only dismissing his good intentions but even daring to physically harm him.
He originally thought that after this incident, Bai Xingluo would at least refrain from such behaviour, but to his surprise, he only sank deeper, becoming spellbound by a male bug with a psychic level of only D.
While this wasn’t in his plans, it worked in his favour; the more Bai Xingluo cared for that D-level male bug, the easier it would be for him to control.
Suppressing his intense emotions, Lu Ting raised his head and calmly replied, “Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I’m fine now.”
“That’s good to hear. Just don’t get too deep in it,” Lu Yuanzhao reached for a goblet from the wine tray. “It’s just a military female; what kind of one can’t you find?”
Then came a loud crash.
Glass shards and scarlet wine splattered everywhere, and the female bug holding the tray knelt beside them trembling, “I-I’m sorry, Your Highness! The guilty female deserves to die!”
“Tsk.”
Lu Yuanzhao glanced at the spots of red on his prince’s robe and lifted his foot, brutally kicking the female’s head. “If you can’t even hold a tray properly, what use do you have living?”
The female bug fell amidst the glass shards, blood oozing from her head and creating terrifying gashes on her exposed skin.
She dared not cease her pleas for mercy, prostrating herself on the ground, banging her head.
“The guilty female is wrong! Please, spare me!”
“Is this what you taught her?”
Lu Yuanzhao turned to Lu Ting, raising his chin slightly, “It seems you can’t even handle Bai Xingluo, yet you can’t even teach a mere female properly.”
The female, hearing this, huddled closer to Lu Ting, “Sir, the guilty female truly knows her mistake! I never meant to offend His Highness!”
There was no mercy on Lu Ting’s face as he kicked the female bug aside, coldly saying, “Drag her out and execute her.”
As the female was dragged away, Lu Yuanzhao’s expression softened, and he patted Lu Ting’s shoulder. “Don’t overthink; I don’t blame you. It’s getting late; if you don’t return soon, Father will get angry.”
“Let’s go, everyone.”
The group of male bugs lazily rose, embracing their delicate companions as they left.
Only a mess remained behind.
Veins throbbed at Lu Ting’s temples; he could no longer conceal the thick shadows lurking in his eyes.
This Lu Yuanzhao only relied on his status as a male bug to gain the title of heir, yet he dared to give him orders.