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Angier seemed to be humming while combing her long hair behind the mirror. She continued to smile vaguely, remembering what had happened earlier. Then, she touched her lips. It makes her smile again. Then, she shook her head. Until her best friend—Yang Si Qi came, resting her chin right in front of Angier in the mirror.

"What happened? Why are you acting like someone in love, Anqier?!" Yang Si Qi investigated.

"Oh no! Who said that, Miss Yang!" avoid Angier. Pulling her body then she put down the comb. Put rouge on her lips and cheeks, and then she smiled again.

"You're dressing up, Miss Liu. And you can't lie to me when you're in love right now, do you understand?"

Angier immediately got up from her seat. While stroking her lengthy hair, she turned her face away from her best friend. Then, she seemed to have a sweet smile on her face.

"Don't tell me that young man is Chen Tao?" guessed Yang Si Qi, who managed to make Angier almost choke on it.

"Are you crazy?" she said then, still mysterious about the feeling that had begun to creep up in her heart.

"You're the one who's crazy, Miss Liu. Don't you remember that you already had a soul mate and you two were getting married? The chief of the royal police, Mr. Lin Qian Long. You should know that, Miss Liu!"

Hearing this, Angier seemed to be speechless. Yes, she knew if she already belonged to Lin Qian Long. Even though she had yet to meet the figure. But the marriage contract was in effect even when her father was alive.

Angier then fell silent. The smile that formed on her lips immediately faded away. She had to face reality. As a daughter of a holy healer who used to work for the kingdom, she could not disappoint and tarnish her parents' names in front of many people. Moreover, her future husband is a royal official who is not kidding. She should feel proud because a high-ranking royal-like Lin Qian Long could propose to her. At the same time, others do not necessarily have the same opportunities as what she got.

"Si Qi, is dinner ready? If not, I want to help Mother," Angier decided. She was about to leave, but her hand was pulled by Yang Si Qi. Made her stop walking, then looked at her friend with a stiff smile.

"I beg you, don't ever fall in love with that mysterious man, Anqier. Regardless you already have a soul mate or whatever. Don't you feel, if the man is really mysterious and strange? In fact, just being around him gives me goosebumps. The aura of death is very sharp from his body, "

Angier just nodded, then she walked out of her room. Then, her eyes were fixed again, on a room opposite her room. The figure has now changed clothes. A white robe with matching hair ornaments makes her look so perfect. The man seemed to close her eyes, for then, her gaze fell on Angier.

How nervous Angier was when she was caught spying on Chen Liao Xuan. She immediately lowered her head and rushed to where her mother was cooking.

While Chen Liao Xuan could only swallow his saliva while looking at Angier, who left in front of him. If the little girl knew what he had done to her that night, and if the little girl knew who he was. Will that look still be the same?

Chen Liao Xuan smiled bitterly. All feelings began to rumble strangely in his chest. And the strangest of all, himself.

He was the Demon Lord. Why did he have to be here? Pretend to be human and come with Angier to her house. He should have returned to his natural state, especially why would he have unnatural relationships with humans? Why did he feel strange when he saw Angier? Chen Liao Xuan was utterly clueless about himself. Isn't he a demon? Shouldn't he have had this feeling? Feeling weak like a human, and it was so disgusting.

Again, he turned his face upwards. The moon had begun to appear, and the red color began to cover the sky. Soon, yes… soon he must return to his realm, or else his kingdom will fall apart, and all his followers will disappear.

*****

After the banquet given by the Liu family, tonight, Liu Ding Han sent Chen Liao Xuan, Angier, and Yang Si Qi to the city. She needed some essential medicinal ingredients, and who only sold them in downtown Han. And if you don't buy it now, I'm afraid it will run out. Considering the item is a scarce item, which was brought by one of the merchants from Sakura Country. Moreover, while Chen Liao Xuan was the man Liu Ding Han thought could protect the two little girls carrying out their duties.

And there is no reason to refuse. Chen Liao Xuan agreed as a thank you for the food that Liu Ding Han gave him. Even though it was clear, he did not understand the types of food he was forced to eat.

Now, he was walking while tying his hands behind his back. Behind the two young women who are busy enjoying the beauty of the city of Han. The bustling city at night seems to be very soothing to their eyes. However, everything seemed different to Chen Liao Xuan.

"Hey, Angier… you have a nice necklace. Where did you buy it? Why have I never seen this necklace of yours before?" asked Yang Si Qi. Chen Liao Xuan only glanced at it when Angier saw it, holding the necklace, then Angier smiled sweetly.

"Yes, one of the best things I have," she answered ambiguously.

And not long after that, a commotion made everyone who was there scream and panic. Separate themselves from each of the previously busy streets.

Chen Liao Xuan was somewhat startled when he heard the sound of the horse's footsteps pounding so fast. He turned to the two women who were there, and he quickly pulled them both to the side and the other residents.

"Emo Shao Ye's envoy is coming!" the scream was perfectly shrill.

Everyone there lowered their heads deeply. Trembling in fear seemed very real.

While Chen Liao Xuan realized, the mob was a mob from his people. He quickly took one of the fans from the fan seller who was there, then he opened it and covered part of his face so that the soldiers could not see it.

Over there was the Warlord Jiang Kang Hua. Riding his dashing black horse seemed to be walking closer. The commander-in-chief now stopped in his tracks as he realized something. He closed his eyes, feeling the thick aura characteristic of his king.