A Disguised Scum Alpha Marked Her Aloof Ex-Wife - Chapter 39

Zhu Yu thoughtfully brought pajamas and a pillow, but forgot to bring clothes to change into the next day. She could only reluctantly pick something from Bai Shuzhou’s walk-in closet first.

Fortunately, aside from custom-made formal gowns, Her Highness the princess also had many loose-cut shirts, so Zhu Yu was not unable to wear them.

The gorgeous silk was unusually soft, its cool touch very much like Bai Shuzhou’s skin. It was light as nothing, and Zhu Yu could not help touching the hem and collar again and again to confirm that she really was wearing clothes.

Clothes made the person. Looking at herself in the mirror, Zhu Yu felt as if she had also been stained with a little of Bai Shuzhou’s noble air. Even when she spoke, she could not help lowering her voice gently.

Though it was also possible that the bow tie was too tight.

After gesturing in front of the mirror for a long time, Zhu Yu finally went out with reserve, wearing a brilliant smile to ensure Bai Shuzhou could see the perfect version of herself right away.

The woman on the bed lifted her eyes, slightly surprised, then reached out a hand toward Zhu Yu.

Zhu Yu’s heart thumped wildly. Holding her breath, she leaned closer.

Just now, she had already pulled open the curtains before the floor-to-ceiling window. At this moment, boundless light poured down from behind her, turning the young woman’s black hair golden.

Nervously, she closed her eyes, waiting for the goddess’s mercy.

But those soft lips did not fall. Instead, slender fingers hooked around her bow tie and gently tugged it open.

Zhu Yu: ……!

Her ears burned. She stammered, “During the day, it’s n-not very good, right? Will it affect your treatment…”

Bai Shuzhou raised a brow. “What are you talking about?”

During the gap when Zhu Yu nervously swallowed, those fingertips wound nimbly around the bow tie, untying the messy knot at Zhu Yu’s chest and tying it again properly.

So it was only…

Fixing her tie.

So embarrassing. Zhu Yu’s face grew even redder as she said softly, “Thank you.”

But before her words had even finished, she noticed Bai Shuzhou’s fair fingertips lifting the pearl in the center of the bow tie, then pressing it downward, tucking it into a soft valley.

Ah. It was only because placing it this way looked better. She could not keep thinking nonsense…!

Zhu Yu sternly warned herself.

Seeing the young woman’s expression tense, Bai Shuzhou expressionlessly pinched her.

Just now, she had bitten Zhu Yu’s lips, but Zhu Yu had not reacted much. She had not been as passionate as in the dream. Soon, she had climbed up and asked whether she could borrow some clothes.

Bai Shuzhou had a slight obsession with cleanliness and had never shared her wardrobe with anyone. But Zhu Yu was already covered in her pheromones, so a little more seemed to make no difference.

First, Zhu Yu had called her nickname intimately in that magnetic voice unique to young people. Then she had asked to wear her clothes. Every step landed subtly on Bai Shuzhou’s heart, making her very satisfied.

—Please me.

When Zhu Yu changed, she had not closed the door. Half of the gauze curtain vaguely covered a little. Bai Shuzhou focused and watched for a while, feeling very familiar with her body.

Especially the scar on her lower abdomen.

When she touched Zhu Yu’s scars, she would also feel a tremor.

The deep connection forcibly erased that night had undoubtedly left Bai Shuzhou with a profound memory. Even if she temporarily forgot, even if only an empty blank remained in her mind, rarely, her body and reason had fallen out of alignment.

The harder something was to probe, the more curious one became.

Zhu Yu looked delicious. Shy, soft, different from all other Alphas.

Looking at the young woman’s trembling pupils, the unspeakable wickedness in Bai Shuzhou’s heart became even more obvious. She pressed her lips together arrogantly, never willing to admit defeat, especially in matters of feeling.

Playing hard to get?

Somewhat interesting.

Bai Shuzhou let go and waited for Zhu Yu to make the first move, so that she could counter afterward.

But Zhu Yu, who had been countered while playing hard to get, flew away.

Bai Shuzhou: ……?

The young woman struggled to maintain the last bit of dignity, pressed her tongue against the roof of her mouth, smiled, and wanted to rush into the corridor before silently screaming.

Aaaaah, why could Bai Shuzhou wear that cold, beautiful face and poke her so calmly!!!

Those pale blue eyes were tranquil as water, yet they had set off monstrous waves in Zhu Yu’s heart. Her adorable Zhouzhou was in danger.

The colder Bai Shuzhou’s expression, the more Zhu Yu could not control herself from thinking of her adorable appearance, her passionate appearance, her out-of-control appearance…

The extreme contrast inexplicably made Zhu Yu feel guilty, as if she were blaspheming a god.

Even if the god had acted first, it might have been unintentional.

And that night, she had indeed once pulled her down from the altar.

“……”

Zhu Yu lowered her voice and scolded angrily, “…Zhu Yu, you’ve learned bad things. You really are a hooligan!”

The young woman’s mutter was taken in entirely by Feng Jiyan, who was leaning against the wall nearby.

But at this moment, Zhu Yu’s lips were faintly red, she was wearing Bai Shuzhou’s clothes, standing outside Bai Shuzhou’s door, and saying such a sentence…

It looked more like a public declaration and boast.

Why was Zhu Yu wearing Bai Shuzhou’s clothes?

Feng Jiyan could not help falling into conspiracy theories, completely not expecting that Zhu Yu simply had no clothes to change into. The attendants had taken away her dirty clothes but had not brought her new ones.

Feng Jiyan was also somewhat astonished.

Zhu Yu was actually this bold.

“How impressive.”

Feng Jiyan narrowed her eyes and remarked lightly.

Zhu Yu jumped in fright at Feng Jiyan, who had appeared soundlessly and almost blended into the wall. She abruptly pressed a hand to her lips and coughed, unconsciously lifting her voice as she randomly changed the topic.

“Long time no see! Morning, Feng Jiyan.”

Having just kissed Bai Shuzhou, Zhu Yu’s whole body was unconsciously giving off floating hormones. The faint woody scent suppressed by the rose fragrance was also stirring restlessly.

Even Feng Jiyan’s usual sweet, syrupy tone had to admit defeat at this moment.

The fox rubbed her arm in disgust, confirming that this person was definitely spreading her tail like a peacock.

So the princess liked this kind of thing…?

A very displeased “tsk.”

“Forget it. This isn’t the place to talk. Come with me.”

Feng Jiyan turned, her face cold, and brought Zhu Yu back to her office.

The door closed and the protective barrier activated. The last time they had spoken here, Bai Shuzhou had just lost her memory, and Zhu Yu’s position and life had both been hanging by a thread. Feng Jiyan had still been waiting for Zhu Yu to beg her for plans and strategies.

Yet in just a few short days, Zhu Yu had actually already succeeded?

What magic did she have?

Bai Shuzhou was difficult to pursue. This was the consensus of all Alphas. After all, as the Empire’s most noble princess, Bai Shuzhou possessed endless power and the emperor’s favor. She was cold and arrogant. She lacked neither money nor love. Countless nobles who thought themselves clever and offered attentiveness had all returned in defeat.

Rare treasures? Bai Shuzhou never cared for them.

One certain heir had even specially practiced ballet bitterly in order to get close to Bai Shuzhou. But when Bai Shuzhou looked back, the only sentence she ever said to her was:

“Here, it’s wrong.”

Feng Jiyan stared at Zhu Yu. “How did you do it?”

“Hm?”

Still pretending to be stupid.

Feng Jiyan sneered. “How did you make the princess like you this much?”

Eh. The princess likes me this much, and you noticed.

How embarrassing.

Zhu Yu smiled brightly, thought seriously for a moment, then slowly said, “Probably by exchanging sincerity for sincerity.”

Who would believe that kind of excuse?

Feng Jiyan frowned. “We are allies, Zhu Yu. Don’t forget who helped you back then. There are many things you shouldn’t hide from me. Haven’t I treated you well enough?”

Zhu Yu stared at her nose and heart, nodding like a chick pecking rice.

She listened very seriously, even though it went in one ear and out the other.

Feng Jiyan paused, then continued, “You offended Goloriel. The days ahead probably won’t be easy for you.”

“She holds grudges, and her family’s influence is quite deep. As far as I know, after she went back yesterday, her pride was wounded, and the first thing she did was order a full investigation into all your scandals.”

“There are some things that, if you tell me now, I can still help hide or think of a way around. But if evidence of your crimes falls into Goloriel’s hands, you’re dead.”

The fox’s eyes narrowed, her tone full of threat.

“Now, at least tell me. How did you take the princess and disappear back then?”

She had been ordered to investigate the princess’s disappearance. But at that time, the important eyewitnesses who had seen the two disappear—the main culprit had already been silenced. The remaining accomplices had each been taken back and protected by their families, refusing to say even one extra word.

If she could not investigate clearly, the unlucky one would either be Zhu Yu or herself.

Feng Jiyan could not swallow having such a huge black pot placed on her back.

When had she ever suffered so many losses because of one person?

Zhu Yu answered honestly, “I don’t know. I lost my memory.”

Feng Jiyan smiled. “Fine. You lost your memory, and the princess lost her memory too. How interesting. A headless unsolved case with no witness left alive.”

“I can’t cure the princess’s memory disorder.”

“But it doesn’t matter anyway. After all, you have once again successfully climbed into the princess’s bed. Whether she gets better or not is all the same to you, right?”

Zhu Yu was shocked. “You’re a scientist! You can’t act out of personal feelings like this! How can you give up on a patient because of your own emotions…”

Feng Jiyan said coldly, “Correction. I am not a scientist. I am a politician.”

“Regarding memory disorders, the Federation’s technology is more advanced. Soon, they will send a delegation here for exchange and visits. If you want to follow up, you can ask them yourself.”

“You should have many acquaintances in the Federation, no?” she added casually, her ending tone rising.

Zhu Yu firmly remembered Bai Shuzhou’s teachings and shook her head repeatedly, flatly denying it.

“I don’t know them. Not a single one.”

“Heh.”

Feng Jiyan laughed lowly, with unclear meaning.

“I also have many questions about the princess’s illness. Your Highness Zhu Yu, since you already possess director-level access, you might as well personally investigate and share information with me. This would be a win-win.”

Zhu Yu lifted her eyes. “Ah, share with you? Is my access higher than yours?”

Getting an advantage and still acting innocent—Zhu Yu’s natural confusion deeply stabbed Feng Jiyan.

That was director-level access even she did not have!

Clearly, she was the only daughter, yet her mother had always refused to delegate power.

Zhu Yu realized she had said the wrong thing. So very sincerely, she gave a polite compliment.

“I still have to thank your mother. She’s gentle and generous. Being her daughter must make you very happy.”

Feng Jiyan’s expression grew even uglier.

She smiled without warmth. “No need to thank me. Then let me remind you of one more thing.”

“Her Highness the princess’s room also has surveillance. Don’t go too far with those shameful little tricks.”

One word at a time, she said, “Everything can be seen, you know.”

Her tone was far too ambiguous. As expected, Zhu Yu’s expression changed greatly. The salted-fish composure that had been mistaken as effortless confidence could no longer be maintained. Furious, she pounced forward and punched Feng Jiyan.

“How dare you treat Her Highness the princess like this! You bunch of lunatics!”

Restricting her freedom, wantonly peeping into her life—how was this any different from a bird in a cage?!

Embarrassed into anger?

As expected, there was something fishy…

Pressed firmly beneath her, Feng Jiyan still showed not the slightest panic. Instead, she lifted a brow and tempted her.

“Zhu Yu, what use is hitting me? Do you have the ability to oppose His Majesty?”

“Use your director-level access and investigate. You’re sharing my mother’s access right now. Perhaps you can even see some unexpected scenes…”

The young woman’s eyes reddened faintly. She viciously grabbed Feng Jiyan by the collar. The killing intent overflowing between her brows was so cold that even she herself did not notice it, as if she had become another person.

“Slowly. One by one, I won’t let any of you go.”