Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot-Chapter 412 - 376: Double Happiness Comes to the Door

Meng Qianqian was left speechless by Lu Yuan’s wolfish and predatory words.

The scattered nightclothes all over the floor seemed to silently accuse her of countless "sins."

The garment in her hand suddenly felt like a burning potato, and her mind was once again uncontrollably flooded with unspeakable images.

She shook her head like a rattle drum.

This isn’t real!

No!

Meng Qianqian looked down at her untouched, tidy clothing as if she’d found evidence to clear herself of the charges: "My clothes are perfectly fine."

"I dressed you,"

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow, his tone casual yet cutting. "Afraid you couldn’t control yourself and demand endlessly."

Meng Qianqian: "...!!"

Meng Qianqian glanced around, searching desperately for evidence proving she hadn’t forced him into submission.

Her gaze landed on the Dragon and Phoenix Incense Candles, their wax tears scattered all over the ground.

She remembered Lu Yuan had redecorated the room that night when they replenished their wedding vows with wine.

Lu Yuan saw through her thoughts and cut off her avenue of escape with just a few words: "You lit them."

Meng Qianqian’s eyes shifted to the bed, where she saw two conspicuous blue hair bands tied to the bedstead: "This couldn’t possibly be me..."

Lu Yuan raised his wrist, exposing the faint red marks there. Not only were they visible on his wrists, but his ankles also bore similar marks.

His stunningly handsome appearance was striking enough — even his ankles were as delicately carved as jade — but the addition of that suggestive reddish trace made one yearn to spoil him thoroughly.

No wonder she couldn’t restrain herself...

Wait, what was she even thinking?!

Lu Yuan caught the mix of embarrassment and frustration in her expression, a smirk tugging at his lips as he asked, "Still looking for evidence? Or would you like to examine me a bit further?"

All those provocative marks were enough to be seen by even a blind person.

This wasn’t about finding proof — it was a matter of hammering the final nail into her own coffin.

Lu Yuan took another step forward, the distance between them diminishing until their breaths mingled.

Meng Qianqian caught the scent of that familiar presence — intense, scorching, and overwhelming.

The images suppressed with great effort surged back like a tidal wave. Her cheeks flushed crimson in an instant.

Lu Yuan tilted his head slightly, his gaze overpowering and dominating as he looked down at her. "Meng Xiaojiu, for such a flagrant offense where you defied hierarchy, thinking to avoid accountability is impossible."

Meng Qianqian opened her mouth: "I..."

Lu Yuan let out a cold laugh: "What is it now? Want to claim you forgot again? Blame it on taking the wrong medicine? I warned you repeatedly, but you refused to listen."

Meng Qianqian murmured under her breath: "Why didn’t you just knock me out then?"

Lu Yuan replied coldly, "I sealed your acupuncture points, yet you broke through them yourself."

Well, that... might have happened. Meng Qianqian had no retort but stubbornly refused to admit defeat.

Lu Yuan’s smile deepened: "It seems you’re still doubtful about all that happened over the past day and night. How about I help you recall everything in detail?"

He deliberately emphasized "day and night."

Meng Qianqian was so embarrassed she wished she could vanish into thin air: "No need!"

Her sudden burst of agitation caused her knees to weaken as she sank onto the stool behind her. A sharp, aching sensation made her draw a sharp breath.

Now she truly believed she’d behaved recklessly multiple times...

Oh dear heavens... How could anyone cause such a mess like this...

"You— You put some clothes on first before talking!"

"You shredded them all."

"I’ll mend them for you."

Meng Qianqian tried to find an excuse to escape, only to discover her legs refused to cooperate.

Lu Yuan, as though anticipating this, handed her the sewing kit he’d prepared and set on the table in advance.

And then.

Meng Qianqian soon discovered she couldn’t even steady the embroidery needle properly.

-

Liu Qingyun had spent two happy days at the Princess Mansion.

Before leaving, Bao the Steward personally escorted her to the carriage: "Forgive us if the hospitality fell short; we hope the Princess will be understanding."

Liu Qingyun adjusted the cloak shielding a fast-asleep Bao Shu: "From now on, your family’s Princess is a distinguished guest of Miaojiang. She’s welcome anytime."

Bao the Steward was stunned.

Just like that, their Princess had become a valued guest of Miaojiang?

So many high-ranking officials had tried to curry favor with the Miao King and Princess without receiving special treatment.

Bao the Steward pondered. Their Princess had been busy with wedding preparations these past two days — no extra attention was paid to the Miaojiang Princess.

In her earlier pursuit of Lu Yuan, their Princess had made repeated efforts to ingratiate herself with him, yet it hadn’t moved the Miaojiang Princess at all.

Bao the Steward couldn’t make sense of the situation.

But ultimately, it was good news.

"Safe travels, Princess!"

"Mm."

Liu Qingyun replied lazily, cradling Bao Shu, who had spent two days collecting golden beans from the Princess Mansion. "Wonder if your father is up to the task, whether he’ll manage to let your mother bear a few brothers or sisters for you?"

There’s already a little girl; having a boy next would be even better.

"Or twins?"

"Or triplets of dragon and phoenix?"

Wu Ge’er, the coachman, nearly steered the carriage into the ditch—

The first thing Liu Qingyun did upon returning to her estate was reward everyone with a gold ingot.

Additionally, the other servants of the Governor Mansion received an extra month’s pay.

"Oh yes, don’t forget the red eggs."

Liu Qingyun instructed Steward Cen.

Steward Cen: There’s no need to be this hasty.

Meng Qianqian fell asleep halfway through mending Lu Yuan’s clothes.

Liu Qingyun only saw her son: "Oh, you’re still standing?"

Lu Yuan: Is that how a mother should act? Can’t you be a bit more tactful?

Liu Qingyun: "Want more Great Replenishing Pills?"

Lu Yuan replied seriously: "No need."

"Still in denial?"

Liu Qingyun tossed him a medicine bottle. "Three pills, take them. Better nourish yourself."

Lu Yuan snorted but ultimately didn’t throw it away.

It wasn’t about being frail — he just wanted to prepare for emergencies.

Liu Qingyun grabbed his wrist.

Though not a doctor herself, she had dabbled in healing arts given the link between ancient medicine and Gu techniques, especially since her son suffered from cold syndrome. She’d learned a few basics over time.

After checking his pulse, she furrowed her brows in doubt.

"Odd."

"What’s wrong?"

Lu Yuan asked.

Liu Qingyun questioned: "You haven’t felt any abnormalities with your body?"

Lu Yuan: "No."

Liu Qingyun glared at him: "Not saying you’re frail, but with this situation, who wouldn’t be? Back when your father..."

"Hm?" Lu Yuan’s sharp gaze locked onto her; it was the first time she had voluntarily brought up his father.

Liu Qingyun cleared her throat, pretending she hadn’t slipped up, and said formally: "Your cold syndrome is nearly cured."

She’d spent years racking her brains for remedies for her son’s cold affliction, searching far and wide for treatments.

In the end, none of them had been as effective as this unexpected union of yin and yang.

The peculiar ginger pills were of extreme heat, while her son’s illness was of extreme cold.

By sheer accident, the treatment matched perfectly.

Why hadn’t she considered this method earlier?

Spurred by her words, Lu Yuan thoughtfully recalled that unlike before, he hadn’t felt chilled to his core upon waking.

He extended his hand to catch a falling snowflake.

The crystal-clear flake melted instantly upon touching his palm.

"It melted..."

He murmured in a daze.

He stepped down from the platform and into the snow-covered courtyard. freeweɓnovel.cøm

He caught one snowflake after another, watching them dissolve in his palm.

For the first time, he had the body temperature of a normal person.