The Empress Chose My Bride, and Now I’m Stuck with a Yandere at -9999 Affection - Chapter 14:

Chapter 14: Escaped the Tiger’s Den, Only to Fall into the Wolf’s Lair

Seeing the “gentle yet terrifying” smile on Leng Wushuang’s face, Jiang Xuan quickly bowed his head and admitted fault.

“Your Majesty, I was only joking earlier. Please don’t take it to heart~”

“Joking? Weren’t you just planning to run off after taking the spirit stones? It’s just that your escape tool happened to malfunction, am I right?”

Jiang Xuan: “…..”

“It’s a misunderstanding… all a big misunderstanding… how could someone like me possibly have the power to escape before Your Majesty?”

As soon as he finished speaking, to show sincerity, Jiang Xuan stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, I actually know a bit of medicine and some techniques that help relieve stress. Judging by your complexion, you’ve clearly been under a lot of pressure lately and haven’t been sleeping well. Would you like me to try helping you relax?”

Leng Wushuang was skeptical at first, but she thought of how Jiang Xuan was already completely in her hands. This was a perfect opportunity to learn more about him. Apart from his exceptional musical talent, she was curious to see what other hidden skills he possessed.

As Leng Wushuang agreed, Jiang Xuan smiled faintly and spoke to the system in his mind:

[System, you really are as unreliable as ever. Now I can only rely on my maxed-out massage and medical skills to handle this Empress.]

[???] the scan system responded.

[Host, weren’t those skills part of the Newbie Gift Pack I gave you? If you had just maxed out your cultivation aptitude back then, even if you’d been slacking off all these years, you’d be a Martial King by now.]

[So now you’re blaming me again? Fine, once I settle things with this Empress, we’re having a serious talk.]

After bickering with the system, Jiang Xuan focused his attention back on Leng Wushuang.

“Your Majesty, shall we begin?”

She nodded and began to loosen the ribbon of her dress.

Seeing this, Jiang Xuan quickly stopped her. “Wait! Your Majesty, what are you doing? I was just going to use my hands to help you relieve pressure.”

“Yes, but doesn’t physical contact improve the effect?”

“N-No… no need for that. I’ve mastered the technique to perfection. There’s really no need…”

“Oh? Is it that you don’t need to, or that you don’t dare to look? Hmm? Getting shy already? My, what a cute Emperor. In the end, we’ll be seeing each other completely anyway, so what’s the difference?”

Jiang Xuan: “!!!!!!!”

Soon, Leng Wushuang sat on the soft couch wearing only her undergarments, curiously watching Jiang Xuan.

“Emperor, you may begin.”

Jiang Xuan’s gaze froze for a moment. He didn’t even know where to look. But for the sake of escaping, he forced himself to remain calm and walked up to her.

He gently placed his hand on her snow-white shoulder and began to massage.

In the next moment, a gentle flow of spiritual energy began to circulate from Jiang Xuan into her body. That spiritual energy roamed through her meridians, clearing out hidden illnesses and tension.

As those internal problems faded away, Leng Wushuang experienced an incredible sense of relaxation, and the sounds she let out became increasingly soft and pleasant.

Jiang Xuan almost lost focus more than once, but fortunately, his self-control held firm.

Meanwhile, Leng Wushuang gazed at him from up close and gradually leaned into his embrace. Her eyes became hazy, and her body acted on instinct—her hands began to roam, occasionally planting kisses on him, leaving Jiang Xuan completely at a loss.

Finally, when the hidden illness that had plagued her for so long was completely dispelled, she drifted into a deep sleep for the first time in ages.

Jiang Xuan had expected this outcome. In fact, his entire purpose in healing her was to help her fall asleep.

Once he confirmed that Leng Wushuang was resting soundly, he gently pinched her cheek and whispered, “In the end, I still won. So now, this really is goodbye. I’ll take the ten billion spirit stones as payment for the treatment.”

Jiang Xuan had originally planned to get back at her for earlier, but he was afraid that if he tried anything, it would wake her up—definitely not worth the risk.

As he got up to sneak away, Leng Wushuang suddenly reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck.

In that instant, Jiang Xuan panicked.

Just as he was about to instinctively blurt out an apology, he realized her action seemed unconscious.

But even so, her grip pinned him down tightly, giving him no chance to slip away.

At this point, Jiang Xuan was screaming in his heart, “What kind of nonsense is this?! She’s asleep and still able to restrain me with instinct? That’s ridiculous! How is this balanced?!”

After a moment of thought, Jiang Xuan leaned in and whispered softly into her ear, “Your Majesty, I’m not going to run away. Don’t worry, I’ll stay by your side.”

As soon as he said that, the strength around his neck gradually loosened.

Seeing this was working, Jiang Xuan decided to go all-in.

He slowly lowered his head and gently kissed Leng Wushuang’s red lips.

Only then did her arms fully release him.

Without hesitation, Jiang Xuan bolted. Before leaving the room, he quickly changed clothes and used cosmetic lotion to alter his appearance, disguising himself as a maid.

Fortunately, there were no guards nearby. None of the Empress’s subordinates dared disturb her private time.

Also—don’t ask why Jiang Xuan had women’s clothes. They were a gift from a former sugar mommy. He had simply forgotten to throw them away. They’d been sitting in his storage ring all this time—not because he had any special interest.

Although, after changing, Jiang Xuan’s beauty was so stunning that he could easily outshine most women.

Still, he never crossdressed casually… that would cost extra.

This time, though, he had no choice. To escape the Empress’s clutches, he snuck out of Tianxiang Pavilion dressed as a maid.

As he got farther and farther away and no one gave chase, Jiang Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as he turned a corner into a small alley, planning to head back to the rundown courtyard he had purchased, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him and grabbed his wrist.

Then, an icy voice sounded:

“Why are you wearing the clothes I once gave away?”

Jiang Xuan froze. When he looked up and saw the person’s face, a chill ran down his spine.

To him, this woman was even scarier than Leng Wushuang.

She had black hair and crimson eyes. Her military uniform emphasized her breathtaking presence. This was none other than the only non-royal princess of the Dajiang Empire—Murong Ying. She was a peerless general, a woman whose fame rivaled that of the Nangong family’s head.

She was also one of Jiang Xuan’s former sugar mommies… although her case was a bit different.

Unlike Xia Xiaoyu, who had become a “former” sponsor because she disappeared, Murong Ying became a “former” sponsor because Jiang Xuan vanished on her.

Why? Because she was overly possessive, overwhelmingly domineering, and completely obsessive.

Though she was generous, her extreme control freak nature drove Jiang Xuan to escape in the end.

It was only thanks to the system functioning properly for once that he managed to flee.

That particular “transaction” ended with Jiang Xuan disappearing without a trace.

It all began a year ago when Jiang Xuan saw a job posting—someone was looking for a male servant to serve Murong Ying for seven days. The pay was ten million High-grade Spirit Stones.

The pay was good, but no man in the Imperial City dared take the job.

Why? Because Murong Ying was infamous. It was said she was violent, brutal, and frequently tormented her subordinates. Many had died by her hand.

Her violent tendencies were attributed to years of killing on the battlefield, and she still hadn’t readjusted to normal life.

Her aura of bloodlust made people tremble in fear.

Anyone who accepted the servant job had to sign a life-or-death agreement—if they died, her house would offer compensation.

Even with the huge reward, no one dared apply.

However, at the time, Jiang Xuan was desperate. His Xuantian Pavilion was expanding rapidly, and the spirit stone requirements were astronomical.

So, driven mad by his need for resources, Jiang Xuan applied, hoping to get lucky.

Of course, he didn’t use his real face. Thanks to the cosmetic lotion, he took on the appearance of an innocent, pure-looking boy with a cute charm.

He was supposed to serve for seven days—but he only lasted three before running off.

Now, recalling those unpleasant memories, Jiang Xuan trembled slightly. His thoughts returned to the present, and he quickly said:

“Sorry, I just… found this outfit a while ago…”

Before he could finish, Murong Ying pulled him into her arms.

She slowly said, “A person’s appearance might change—but the scent on your body… I still remember it clearly. You are the man I love most.”

Jiang Xuan: “!!!!!!!!”