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The Pseudo-Princely Heir: System’s Early Gamble (Web Novel) - Chapter 188: This is really interesting! 2
Chapter 188: This is really interesting! 2
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“Nephew, do you find your auntie attractive?”“You’ve been staring at your auntie since just now.”
The Queen of the South Ming spoke with a hint of grinding her teeth, seemingly hinting to Cheng Guang to stop staring at her.
Cheng Guang felt as if the paper screen of secrecy had been punctured but showed little embarrassment. He lounged back comfortably in his chair, eyes fixed on the Queen of the South Ming.
“Indeed, she is quite attractive, but seeing her too much can be cloying.”
At these words, the Queen of the South Ming couldn’t help but twitch the corners of her mouth slightly.
Seeing too much can be cloying?
You’ve not taken your eyes off me from the start!
The Queen of the South Ming grumbled inwardly, her smile no longer maintainable, and strained as she looked to the servants around her and spoke in a clear voice:
“You may all leave us. I have something to discuss with my nephew. Do not disturb us.”
After hearing this, the surrounding servants and maidens did not think much of it, responding respectfully before stepping out of the reception hall at a measured pace.
Cheng Guang, surprised by the Queen of the South Ming’s words, raised an eyebrow, not expecting that the Queen of the South Ming would take the initiative to dismiss the servants and create a private space where she could be alone with him.
You, completely devoid of any cultivation, how can you be so bold in my presence?
Are you not afraid of any accidents, or is there something you rely on?
Cheng Guang’s eyes flickered obscurely several times, a myriad of thoughts sprouting in his mind while he maintained a brilliant smile on his face looking at the Queen of the South Ming.
“Auntie wishes to discuss something with me that even these irrelevant servants must be sent away? Could it be some taboo subject?”
As Cheng Guang spoke, his face turned troubled, “If it’s something like that, Auntie shouldn’t say it. I’m still young and require some dignity.”
The Queen of the South Ming felt a great insult upon hearing Cheng Guang’s words.
What nonsense is this?
You’re still young? You still need dignity?
So, by implication, am I shameless?
The Queen of the South Ming clenched her fists, her five jade-like fingers turning a pale blue as they trembled slightly, barely able to contain her irritation.
Yet, she held her temper, managing to maintain her dignified demeanor despite the struggle.
“Nephew, I heard that some days ago, you discovered the Devil Clan’s smuggling convergence point within that canal. How did you find out? Was someone informing you, or did you deduce it on your own?”
“Or is it that…”
“It was your father, Cheng Zhihai who found out, and then he credited you with the achievement?”
“Your auntie is quite curious. How about sharing it with me?”
The Queen of the South Ming’s gaze fixed on Cheng Guang, waiting for how he would respond.
However, without directly answering, Cheng Guang instead counterasked, “What does Auntie think?”
The Queen of the South Ming looked at Cheng Guang in surprise, not expecting that despite his daring nature and fixation on her, he could be so circumspect. Facing her questions, he didn’t reply directly but managed to turn the question back on her.
Watertight.
This manner of handling issues contrasted greatly with his seemingly flippant appearance.
The Queen of the South Ming glanced at Cheng Guang thoughtfully and with a calculated smile said, “Then I think, it’s probably not something you found out.”
She intended to provoke him.
She knew that people like Cheng Guang, a distinguished Princely Heir, have a strong sense of pride. If he had done it himself, and it was a significant achievement, he would probably brag countless times. By displaying disbelief in Cheng Guang’s actions, most noble young masters would be unable to resist jumping out to prove their own involvement.
Yet, Cheng Guang surprised the Queen of the South Ming once again.
Cheng Guang simply picked up a teacup beside him, sipping casually, “Whatever Auntie thinks is fine by me.”
As his words fell, Cheng Guang no longer spoke.
The corners of the Queen of the South Ming’s mouth twitched slightly.
She realized that she simply could not extract much information from Cheng Guang.
There were no others around at the moment.
She really wanted to strike Cheng Guang dead with a slap, but if an accident befell Cheng Guang under these circumstances, it was highly likely she would be implicated, if not killed, then at least stripped of her skin.
To trade her life for Cheng Guang’s was in the Queen of the South Ming’s view not worth it.
Thus, she said no more, gazing deeply at Cheng Guang a few times while she stealthily pointed at his shoulder, where a faint pink light spot flickered and energy quietly entered Cheng Guang’s body.
Cheng Guang was still drinking tea when he suddenly froze, his gaze shifting towards the Queen of the South Ming, his expression revealing a hint of strangeness.
What is this?
Divine Power?
Power of the Primordial Spirit?
So the Queen of the South Ming really did have cultivation, and it seemed she practiced Spirit Dao. If the Queen of the South Ming had not taken the initiative, he would have been unable to detect it.
If the Queen of the South Ming could practice Spirit Dao, it meant she possessed the royal bloodline and was a part of the royal family, right?
After all, not everyone can have such treatment as a previous Prince, with a grandfather from the Heavenly Human Realm and a father willing to give his life as the price for him to integrate his bloodline.
Cheng Guang inwardly clicked his tongue.
A seemingly inconspicuous and low-key Queen of the South Ming, was she actually a member of the royal family?
Was it the royal family of Great Zhou or of another dynasty?
The Divine Power of the Queen of the South Ming was somewhat similar to his own Charm Eyes, but the effect was much weaker, only causing his mind to briefly cloud as if he had been slipped a drug, becoming somewhat befuddled.
