Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 1253: The Emperor Feigns Compliance, Huo Yuning Commits Insubordination

Chapter 1253: Chapter 1253: The Emperor Feigns Compliance, Huo Yuning Commits Insubordination

Bound and laid on the ground, Yunniang writhed in unbearable pain as the rich Nether Power scorched her body.

Her body twisted and contorted more and more, gradually beginning to deform, barely able to maintain a human shape.

Huo Yuning approached with an aura of malevolence, strolling forward with steady steps; she knew that Yunniang was about to transform.

At this moment, a knock sounded on the door.

"Distinguished guests, has Yunniang not served you well? Please be a bit more gentle in your actions."

It was the odd-job worker from before.

Jiang Ge’s voice carried a deep concern, mixed with a hint of heartache.

Obviously, people outside had heard Yunniang’s wretched wailing.

They even mistakenly assumed that the guests inside were indulging in some special fetish, one that even the courtesans of Wanhua Building could not withstand.

Huo Yuning’s chilly aura did not dissipate, her delicate brows and eyes carried an impatient look, as her gaze coldly swept toward the door.

More and more shadows gathered outside the door, and if Yunniang kept screaming, it was very likely that the people outside would barge in.

Huo Yuning raised her hands, with dense Nether Power spreading from her body.

Her red lips silently chanted, and strands of golden light swiftly covered every corner of the room.

People like Xiao Jun’an, Anjin, and Mo Wanqing changed their expressions drastically.

The overpowering pressure from Huo Yuning, not evident during her earlier fight with Yunniang, now felt suffocating.

Huo Yuning’s hands quickly formed seals, and from her red lips, she uttered the word "seal."

The room she was in was immediately enveloped by a protective barrier.

Huo Yuning walked up to Yunniang and saw a grey, dusty tail emerging from behind her.

The tail’s fur was short and looked rather ugly.

Before Yunniang had completely assumed her form, Huo Yuning lifted her foot clad in embroidered brocade cotton boots and firmly pressed it on the trembling tail.

"Ahhhh! It hurts! Let go, let go!!"

Yunniang’s pitiful wail rang out once more.

The odd-job worker’s voice did not cease: "Gentlemen, if Yunniang can’t take it, we do have other girls of fair beauty in our establishment. Shall I call a few with fine skills for your enjoyment?"

"My lords? My lords?"

"Gentlemen? Why is there no response?"

Huo Yuning knew the barrier was effective, the people outside couldn’t hear anything from inside.

She lifted her foot from Yunniang’s tail, leaned in close, her gaze icy as her red lips slightly parted: "Turns out to be a rat demon, ugly is one thing, but why did you also have to go digging out people’s hearts?"

Yunniang, in excruciating pain, curled her entire body up, taking on a wretched and pitiable plea: "Let me go, please, I beg you to release me!"

She now suffered pain so intense that it made her wish for death, her body alternating between a human form and a bizarre half-human, half-rat shape.

Mo Wanqing and others realized something was amiss, they quickly rushed forward, forming a protective circle around the Emperor, steady as a mountain.

They took out their weapons, forming a protective ring, their eyes filled with lethal intent as they watched the nearby demon, forbidding anyone from approaching.

Xiao Jun’an had his eyes opened wide today.

He always knew that the Capital City was troubled by demons, and was also aware that even the State Preceptor was helpless against it.

The Palace was situated atop the Dragon Vein of Daqian, shielded by the fortune of the Dragon Vein, making it one of the safest places.

Having lived in the Palace for years, Xiao Jun’an had never seen the true face of a malevolent spirit.

Seeing the half-woman, half-rat form of Yunniang today, he almost threw up.

However, Xiao Jun’an is an Emperor; no matter how uncomfortable he feels inside, he maintains a poker face, staring intently at Yunniang, who lies prostrate not far away on the ground.

Despite his calm and composed expression, his feet involuntarily stretched forward, coming into contact with the trembling soft object under the table.

Xiao Jun’an’s pupils suddenly contracted, his heartbeat quickening.

He took a deep breath, slowly lowered his gaze, and glanced underneath the table.

There, Anjin kneeled trembling under the table, his sweat-soaked face pressed against Xiao Jun’an’s robes, mumbling incessantly, "The Emperor is the true Dragon Son of Heaven, with dense dragon energy, bringing blessings for ten thousand years, all demons and devils shall scatter!"

Upon hearing his whisper, Xiao Jun’an laughed in anger.

He didn’t know whether to praise Anjin for his devout recognition of the Dragon Son of Heaven or to blame him for his fear of death.

But the guard accompanying him on this outing, even though fearful of evil spirits, did not forget his duty when he noticed something off about Yunniang.

Mo Wanqing, standing in front of Xiao Jun’an, glimpsed the brilliant golden light emanating from Huo Yuning’s body, turned, and knelt on one knee at Xiao Jun’an’s feet.

He spoke in a lowered voice, "Your Majesty, should we inform the State Preceptor?"

This beauty Anjin is no ordinary person, judging by her calm demeanor in the face of evil spirits, he worried that the odd and cunning beauty might pose a threat to the Emperor.

Lord Anjin is a genuine staunch imperial loyalist, always prioritizing the Emperor’s safety in all matters.

Hearing this, Xiao Jun’an raised his eyes to Huo Yuning’s imposing silhouette, his deep and cold eyes flickering like an ancient well.

In his profound gaze, many complex and profound things were about to break through the soil, suppressed once again at the moment of imminent danger.

Xiao Jun’an stated resolutely, "No need, I trust the State Preceptor!"

He believes that the beauty Anjin, chosen for him by the State Preceptor, exists for the purpose of helping Daqian overcome the current crisis.

Daqian is presently in the midst of war, with disasters erupting everywhere, floods in the south, droughts in the north, and demons causing chaos amongst the people.

If Huo Yuning can truly help Daqian through this crisis, no matter how difficult she is to control, even if she is an evil spirit, Xiao Jun’an is willing to set aside his imperial pride and deal with her with humble appeasement.

Xiao Jun’an lowered his eyes, glaring at Anjin crouching under the table, and commanded in a stern voice, "Come out!"

Anjin, clutching the Emperor’s silver-embroidered robe hem with cloud patterns, was still praying to the gods, hoping for protection by the Royal Family’s dragon energy.

Hearing the authoritative command resound by his ear, his body uncontrollably trembled.

Slowly lifting his head, Anjin’s eyes brimming with tears, he looked at Xiao Jun’an and cried out, "Your Majesty, this servant, this servant is scared!"

Seeing Anjin’s trembling body out of fear, Xiao Jun’an took a deep breath and scolded, "Look at this spineless behavior of yours!"

Anjin detected the frustration in the Emperor’s words, a kind of endearment only for his own people.

He immediately opened his arms and hugged Xiao Jun’an’s thighs, crying, "This servant is just cowardly."

Anjin admitted it outright, without fear of ridicule; at this moment, he saw Xiao Jun’an as the only person who could save him.

Xiao Jun’an let Anjin hold onto his legs and did not kick him away.

Despite Anjin’s cowardice, he is loyal; otherwise, he wouldn’t have attained the position of the chief eunuch.

"Dog Emperor!"

From a distance, Huo Yuning suddenly called out to Xiao Jun’an.

The term "Dog Emperor" was something Xiao Jun’an had only ever heard from Tuo Qing.

This was the first time he heard Huo Yuning address him with such an insolent title in his presence.

If it were anyone else, Xiao Jun’an would have ordered them to be dragged out and executed.

His eyes slightly downcast, he focused on Yunniang who Huo Yuning stepped on, thoroughly transformed.