The Empress Chose My Bride, and Now I’m Stuck with a Yandere at -9999 Affection - Chapter 12:

Chapter 12: Jiang Xuan Who Defies the Heavens

At this moment, Jiang Xuan noticed the visible surprise and delight on Leng Wushuang’s face after seeing his real appearance. It was then he realized that the assumption about Leng Wushuang liking ugly men was completely baseless. Instead, he had accidentally made things even more complicated.

Jiang Xuan quickly put the silver mask back on his face.

“Um… Miss Leng, I have something urgent to attend to, so I’ll be leaving first.”

“Leave? You don’t really think I’d let you go that easily, do you?”

“But I’m not unreasonable. As long as Young Master Jiang agrees to one condition, I’ll let you go.”

Jiang Xuan: “……”

At this moment, Jiang Xuan’s thoughts:

Sob, I knew it. Earning Spirit Stones is never easy. This trip was such a loss.

On the surface, he discreetly handed Leng Wushuang a storage ring.

“Miss Leng, everything I earned today is in here. Let’s pretend I was never here.”

“Young Master Jiang, you’ve misunderstood. I don’t want your Spirit Stones.”

Jiang Xuan: “！！！！！！”

“Huh? You’re not here to rob me? Then don’t tell me… Miss Leng, I’m just here performing arts! If you’re thinking of that kind of thing, I refuse!”

“You don’t have a choice. Who told you to deceive me in the first place? Deceiving me comes with a price. Oh, and just like I said earlier—if you’re willing to spend a night with me, I’ll give you ten billion High-grade Spirit Stones. If not, I’ll have to take a more forceful approach, but you won’t get any Spirit Stones for that. Besides, if I don’t offer you any Spirit Stones, it technically means you’re not for sale. In a way, I’m respecting you.”

Oh great, you’re really pushing it now! Trying to take me without paying and calling that “respect”?

When have I, Jiang Xuan, ever suffered such humiliation?!

Though raging inside, Jiang Xuan kept his voice steady on the outside and said, “Miss Leng, I truly misjudged you. In broad daylight, you’re trying to force yourself on an innocent man. Do you even respect the laws of the Dajiang Empire?”

“Hold it right there. Young Master Jiang, you seem to have forgotten—I’m not from the Dajiang Empire. Its laws have no hold over me.”

Jiang Xuan: “This…”

Stunned for a moment, Jiang Xuan suddenly called out, “Where is Pavilion Master Mu? This guest here is trying to force herself on me! Are you really just going to watch from the sidelines? In that case, our cooperation ends here!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Yunxue appeared.

“Oh my little ancestor, what are you saying? We’ll soon be one family. You’ll be treating Tianxiang Pavilion even better by then.”

Jiang Xuan: “？？？？？”

Seeing Jiang Xuan’s baffled expression, Mu Yunxue continued, “Let me formally introduce this guest to you. Her name is Leng Wushuang, from the Hanguang Empire. She is also the Empress of the Hanguang Empire. In fact, Tianxiang Pavilion is a force under Hanguang Empire’s control. Now do you understand?”

At this point, Jiang Xuan was completely numb. He had already sensed that Leng Wushuang was a powerful Martial Emperor—definitely a major figure. But he hadn’t expected her to be the Empress of a royal empire. He was totally screwed now.

Just then, Leng Wushuang gestured for Mu Yunxue to step aside and walked slowly up to Jiang Xuan.

“Young Master Jiang, there’s no need to be so afraid. I’m a benevolent ruler, known far and wide for my kindness.”

“Your Majesty, I’ve clearly offended you by accident. Please show mercy and let me go.”

“Oh? I rather liked that unruly attitude you had just now. Tell me, won’t you even hear my offer first? If you agree, I’ll give you one hundred billion High-grade Spirit Stones.”

“One hundred billion Spirit Stones? Are you serious? Are you planning to sell off your entire empire or something?”

“You’re thinking too small. The Hanguang Empire isn’t like the Dajiang Empire, which is almost at the bottom in terms of strength. Let me put it this way—the Dajiang Empire would have to multiply its foundation a thousand times just to barely match us. We’re one of the top-ranking empires, while the Dajiang Empire is near the bottom. The gap between us is enormous.”

“Hehe, perhaps you don’t know this—every year, the Dajiang Empire offers tribute to the Hanguang Empire just to seek protection. Many great empires are under our watch, which is the only reason they haven’t attacked Dajiang yet.”

“So, for me, one hundred billion High-grade Spirit Stones is far from bankrupting my empire.”

Jiang Xuan naturally knew the strength of the Hanguang Empire—some people from the Xuantian Pavilion were from there. But he still played along and feigned shock before steering the conversation back.

“Um… Your Majesty, what exactly is this deal worth a hundred billion Spirit Stones?”

Before he could finish, Leng Wushuang reached out, took off his mask again, cupped his face in her hands, and smiled radiantly.

“It’s simple—become my Emperor Consort.”

Jiang Xuan: “？？？？？”

“Your Majesty, are you sure you understand the meaning of the word ‘simple’?”

“Of course. It’s very simple. I’ll take you back to the Hanguang Empire, announce your status as my Emperor Consort, and make sure you’re well protected.”

Jiang Xuan: “……”

“I refuse. I can’t agree to these terms. Besides, I already have a fiancée. Please, Your Majesty, have some self-respect.”

“Oh? A fiancée? Just as I expected from you, Young Master Jiang. But you’re worrying too much. That pampered rich girl doesn’t deserve you.”

“Do you believe that with just one word from me, the Empress of the Dajiang Empire would personally send you as a gift to the Hanguang Empire?”

“Staying by my side is the best decision. Handsome, talented—you’re the perfect choice for my Emperor Consort.”

Right now, Jiang Xuan really wanted to say:

Please, you’re so weak. Can you at least defeat my fiancée before talking big like that?

But clearly, even if he said it, no one would believe him.

Who would believe that a girl known as a spoiled rich princess was actually a peak 9th stage Martial Emperor powerhouse? Someone of that strength could walk unhindered across almost any empire-level power.

It was unbelievable—but it was true. Nangong Liuyun just hid her strength far too well.

In reality, what Jiang Xuan actually said was:

“Your Majesty, at this point, I can no longer hide my identity. The truth is… I’m the personal man of a Saintess from an ancient sect. I don’t know why Your Majesty has fixated on me, but earlier, you clearly couldn’t see through my disguise, correct?”

“That special item I used for disguise was given to me by that Saintess for self-protection. If you insist on making me your Emperor Consort, and that Saintess finds out, she may personally destroy the Hanguang Empire overnight. Are you prepared to bear that consequence?”

“Surely, Your Majesty wouldn’t want the Hanguang Empire to be reduced to ashes, would you?”

Leng Wushuang: “？？？？？”

Snapping out of her daze, Leng Wushuang chuckled softly and said:

“I haven’t even started threatening you yet, Young Master Jiang, and you’re already threatening me?”

‘The personal man of a Saintess from an ancient sect?’ There are so many holes in that claim.”

“If you truly hold such a status, then why do you have a fiancée? And why would you be out strolling with her in the streets?”

Jiang Xuan: “…..”