Help The Villainess Trapped in the Beast World's Drama (by Lotus Seeds) novel Chapter 393

Chapter 393: Chapter 385: Running Into the Fox Emperor

Xue Yinzhou originally wanted to accompany her, but his presence was too conspicuous. Even though he restrained the aura around him, everyone could see he was extraordinary—a downright dangerous individual, with many speculating about his origins.

Several pairs of eyes in the hall were fixed on him, and if he went with her, it would limit her actions.

Xue Yinzhou could only suppress his worries and whispered, "Take care of yourself, don’t wander too far, and remember to return in half an hour."

"Mm, don’t worry, I do have the ability to protect myself. I’m just going to wander nearby and get some fresh air." Shen Tang nodded in agreement, casually found an excuse, informed the boss, and left the side hall.

The guards at the door didn’t stop her, anyway, she’s just an insignificant small trader, no one cares about her.

After Shen Tang arrived outside the hall, she found a secluded corner, transformed agilely into her true form, and leaped onto the wall to take in the scenery of the Imperial Palace.

Every now and then, attendants would pass by along the palace road.

Shen Tang listened to their conversation, intentionally or unintentionally.

When she overheard information about the Emperor, she paused and perked her ears to listen carefully.

"Hey, I heard that His Majesty was furious again this morning, Lord Zhang from the Ministry of Rites almost got executed..."

"Ah? What happened?"

"How would we, mere servants, know the affairs of the court? Guess he said something displeasing and made His Majesty angry."

"Judging by the time, the morning assembly should be over, His Majesty is probably going to the rear garden now; when he’s in a bad mood, he goes there for a walk."

"Oh you kid, you’re quite adept at guessing His Majesty’s thoughts, but it’s a pity you’re male, not much use."

"Cough, stop spouting nonsense here, His Majesty is a noble pure-blood Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox, and it’s my honor to serve loyally."

"Forget about honor, keeping your head is what’s important." Another Beastman laughed and cursed, "Let’s go, take a detour, we’d better not go that way; we might have some bad luck."

"..."

The conversation below gradually faded away.

Shen Tang nestled on the wall for a long time in silence before turning towards the Imperial Garden.

The spring arrives earlier in the Yiyuan Empire, withered branches have already sprouted green buds, growing lushly, tree leaves rustled lightly in the wind.

On the towering walls, the shadow cast by ancient trees just happened to conceal her petite beast form, Shen Tang looked down, taking in almost the entire view of the Imperial Garden.

She waited a long time and only saw a few scattered palace attendants. She sighed inwardly, it seemed she wouldn’t see the Emperor today.

Just as Shen Tang was about to leave, a respectful Beastman’s voice came from behind.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Shen Tang was struck as if by lightning, stiffening on the spot.

Shen... Shen Li?!

Her eyes widened, her lips trembled wanting to call out, but her throat seemed tightly strangled by a pair of large hands.

She wanted to rush over to that person, to touch his face and see if it was as warm and gentle as in her memory, ideally hug him tightly, telling him how hard it’s been for her, how much she missed him during this time.

But her hands and feet seemed bound by ropes, immobile.

Shen Tang only felt her body stiffened, even her brain lost the ability to think, tears uncontrollably streamed down as she bit her lips, desperately holding them back.

She repeatedly told herself in her heart, forcing herself to calm down.

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