Volume 1, Chapter 72 – If Not Her, If Not Me, Then Who?

When Lu Zhuxin saw Hu Xian’er, she could still see traces of anger on her face.

“What happened? Why so angry?” Lu Zhuxin asked.

“It’s because of Song Shixuan.” Hu Xian’er restrained her fury somewhat and explained what she had investigated.

After finishing her account about the “Pure Yang Fox Subduing Powder,” Hu Xian’er realized that Lu Zhuxin’s expression remained completely calm.

“Your Majesty already knew about that man’s true nature?” Hu Xian’er asked in confusion.

“The Pure Yang Fox Subduing Powder?” Lu Zhuxin said. “I already knew about that.”

She had known since the day she transmigrated. After all, the settings for this novel were all written by Lu Zhuxin herself.

She not only knew about the Pure Yang Fox Subduing Powder, but even many of Song Shixuan’s unspeakable secrets.

“Then Your Majesty still…” Hu Xian’er couldn’t help herself.

“Still what?” Lu Zhuxin said. “You think I treat him well?”

Hu Xian’er pursed her lips slightly and said nothing more.

No way, sister. I’ve already locked that man up for so long.

‘And even sent him little courtesans. You think I treat him well??’

Lu Zhuxin reflected for a moment.

She discovered the reason.

The World-Ending Fox Monarch was cruel, tyrannical, and temperamental.

And Lu Zhuxin’s treatment of Song Shixuan did indeed seem far too merciful.

Lu Zhuxin felt wronged!

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It wasn’t that she didn’t want to kill that man, but that man had the Heavenly Dao protecting him from above.

Otherwise, Lu Zhuxin would have kicked that bastard to death long ago.

Lu Zhuxin shook her head and sighed.

“This Song Shixuan is useful to me,” Lu Zhuxin said. “So I’m sparing his life for now.”

“As for matters concerning him, you don’t need to pay too much attention.” Lu Zhuxin earnestly instructed Hu Xian’er. “Xian’er, you have more important things to do. You don’t need to waste time on this man.”

Lu Zhuxin was actually a bit worried about Hu Xian’er, worried that she wouldn’t be able to suppress the fury in her heart and would run off to cause trouble for Song Shixuan.

Right now, Song Shixuan’s heavenly mandate hadn’t ended. No one could kill him.

Hu Xian’er’s strength didn’t even qualify as that of an absolute powerhouse.

If she went to deal with Song Shixuan herself, Lu Zhuxin was very worried she might become Song Shixuan’s experience treasure. Or worse, something Lu Zhuxin couldn’t accept might happen.

The two fox demon maidservants who had previously guarded Song Shixuan had already proven this point.

Sometimes the Heavenly Dao’s favoritism was truly unreasonable.

“Your Majesty?” Hu Xian’er was somewhat confused why she cared so much about that man.

But she still nodded.

Since Your Majesty had instructed her so earnestly, Your Majesty must have her reasons for doing so.

“Your Majesty, Xian’er understands,” Hu Xian’er nodded.

Seeing this, Lu Zhuxin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Hu Xian’er didn’t go after Song Shixuan, she would be safe.

“You don’t need to worry too much about Song Shixuan’s affairs.”

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Lu Zhuxin continued, “If my plan succeeds, he won’t be able to cause much trouble.”

“As for the Pure Yang Fox Subduing Powder… there’s no need to worry either. The materials to manufacture this medicine are extinct. There is no second dose left in the world.”

Hu Xian’er nodded. “Then Your Majesty, what would you like Xian’er to do?”

Hu Xian’er knew Lu Zhuxin’s temperament. If there wasn’t something important, she wouldn’t come find her directly, but would summon her with spiritual consciousness instead.

Getting to the main business, Lu Zhuxin’s expression also became serious.

She casually set up a soundproofing formation, enveloping herself and Hu Xian’er within it.

“Xian’er, only you and Hu Mei’er know about my heat period coming early, correct?”

Seeing Lu Zhuxin so serious, Hu Xian’er understood the gravity of the situation.

“Yes, Your Majesty. Your heat period timing is already classified within the fox clan. Outside the fox clan, only the Demon Venerable knows.”

“As for your heat period coming early, it’s even more impossible for anyone else to know.”

“That’s where the problem lies.” Lu Zhuxin took a deep breath. “Xian’er, I suspect that the people from Lingxiao Sword Sect may already know about this.”

Hearing this, Hu Xian’er’s beautiful fox eyes widened instantly. “How is that possible!”

“Even if there was a traitor within the Fox Palace, it couldn’t have come from me and…”

Hu Xian’er thought of something. “Could it be Hu Mei’er?!”

In the distance, Hu Mei’er cast a puzzled glance in their direction.

What are Your Majesty and Sister Xian’er mysteriously whispering about that even I can’t hear?

“It’s not Hu Mei’er,” Lu Zhuxin said. “It can’t be her.”

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Hu Xian’er’s eyes widened again like saucers. She let out a bitter laugh. “Then Your Majesty, do you suspect it’s me?”

Lu Zhuxin glanced at her. “I know it’s not you.”

“If it’s not me, and it’s not Mei’er, then who else could it be?” Hu Xian’er smiled helplessly. “Could someone really be watching from heaven and then told Lingxiao Sword Sect?”

“…” Lu Zhuxin fell silent for a moment.

Similar things had happened before.

Lu Zhuxin sighed and said, “Regarding this matter, I’m only suspicious. I can’t be one hundred percent certain.”

Hu Xian’er suddenly understood Lu Zhuxin’s meaning. “Your Majesty came to find me because you’ve already thought of a countermeasure?”

“Yes.” Lu Zhuxin curved her lips into a smile. “I have an idea.”

Lu Zhuxin silently thanked little Shiyuan in her heart. If not for little Shiyuan, she wouldn’t know about Lingxiao Sword Sect’s plans, and might truly fall into a passive position.

…

Song Shiyuan spent a restless night in her room.

She didn’t know whether the little fox demon would agree to her request and leave the Fox Palace with her.

Her current feeling was just like when she had first actively confessed her feelings to the little fox demon.

Anxious, yet hopeful.

When she saw the little fox demon again, it was the evening of the next day.

The little fox demon appeared outside Song Shiyuan’s room on her own initiative.

When Song Shiyuan opened the door, her eyes filled with overwhelming joy.

“Axi… I thought you…”

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‘I thought you wouldn’t come.’

Before Song Shiyuan could finish her words, she was pulled into the little fox demon’s embrace.

“Axi…” Song Shiyuan was astonished.

She could feel the little fox demon’s delicate body trembling slightly in her arms.

“Axi? What happened?” Song Shiyuan gently stroked her back with her hand, trying to slowly soothe her emotions.

“Shiyuan… I’m scared…” Lu Zhuxin held Song Shiyuan tightly. “I’m really scared.”

Song Shiyuan felt that the little fox demon in her arms seemed about to shatter.

“Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid. I’m here.”

“I’ve always been here. I’ll protect you.”

Lu Zhuxin’s expression was somewhat subtle.

She felt like she was turning a perfectly good phoenix-proud-of-heaven female protagonist into a love-brained character.

But still, she was so sweet.

Lu Zhuxin really liked it.

“Let’s go inside to talk.” The silver-haired little fox demon said softly. “Outside, I’m worried about being seen.”

“Mm.” Song Shiyuan understood.

She embraced the little fox demon’s trembling body and brought her into the room.