Chapter 55: You are So Shameless

However, the anticipated pain never arrived. Instead, she found herself caught in a cool embrace. The little fox instantly knew her master had come, her tear-filled eyes welling up with a great wave of grievance.

Lifting her tiny head, panic and sorrow still lingering in her eyes, the little fox let out a series of high-pitched squeaks: "Squeak, squeak, squeak! Master, that woman bullied me! She—she even wanted to throw me to my death!"

"Squeak, squeak, squeak! She also took over my bed and made it all warm and stuffy. I hate her so much!" The little fox pressed her paws against Xuanyuan Yu's chest, her sharp claws involuntarily extending to pierce through his garments.

Xuanyuan Yu stroked the little fox's small head to comfort her. The faint prick of her claws told him just how terrified this woman had made her.

Besides, she had just tried to harm his little fox, hadn't she? It seemed he had been inactive for far too long. Everyone must think the Snow Emperor was someone whose face anyone could slap with impunity.

"Snow Emperor, you're here." Qingge was still sitting on the bed, her cheeks flushed with bashfulness. Her exquisite, fair collarbones, set off by the bright yellow Su silk, appeared exceptionally alluring.

The sight of this made the little fox flare up with anger once more. She wished she could instantly leap from Xuanyuan Yu's arms and claw this shameless, stinky woman to death. To think she was using such low-tier charm arts to seduce her master—it was simply too much!

Thus, the little fox furiously rubbed against Xuanyuan Yu's large hand, wagging her little bottom toward Qingge in outright defiance. *Master is mine, go cool off somewhere else!*

"Squeak, squeak, squeak! Master, Master, look into my eyes, and then look at that bad woman reeking of rouge and powder. You'll know just how pure and kind-hearted I am!"

The little fox chirped at Xuanyuan Yu, her little ears drooping to one side as she gazed at him with an innocent, adoring expression. Instantly, her charm conquered him, and he gave a light cough, awkwardly patting her head.

"Snow Emperor, let Qingge serve you tonight." Unable to bear the solitude, Qingge spoke up once again. She was thoroughly displeased by the way the little fox and Xuanyuan Yu interacted as if no one else was around; this utter disregard filled her with a sense of burning resentment.

Xuanyuan Yu smiled, his handsome, dashing face carrying a trace of evil charm, while his eyes were filled with bone-chilling coldness. "Princess Qingge, do you enjoy serving people so much?"

Qingge's face flushed red as she replied with a hint of bashfulness, "How could Qingge be that kind of frivolous woman?"

She got out of bed completely naked, her jade-like feet stepping onto the floor as she shyly shielded her chest with her hands.

The little fox's eyes bulged in shock. *Good grief! You actually like to sleep in the buff, woman? Have you no shame at all?!*

Holding the little fox, Xuanyuan Yu looked down at Qingge from above. Under his gaze, Qingge could not help but lower her head. Her body trembling slightly, she gently closed her eyes, thinking to herself that the Snow Emperor would surely be captivated by this fair, alluring body and fall subjugated beneath her skirts.

Xuanyuan Yu reached out a hand, his slender index finger lifting her chin. She looked up into his eyes, and the icy chill within his pupils made Qingge shiver. Yet the slight upward curve of his lips reassured her mind somewhat—at the very least, the Snow Emperor still had some interest in her.

"Snow Emperor, do you like me?" Qingge asked, her cherry lips parting slightly.

However, Xuanyuan Yu merely replied, "Do you take such pleasure in running naked into another person's bed, Princess Qingge of the Muyao Kingdom?" His tone was indifferent, yet Qingge could still catch the sliver of freezing intent beneath it.

Qingge's immediate reaction was to drop to her knees and plead her defense: "Snow Emperor, no, I—"

Many readers have asked when the little fox will transform into human form. Nomi can only say that it is still far too early; I've only written a little over fifty thousand words, and many plot points have yet to unfold. It wouldn't be fun if spoilers were given out anyway. Also, I've read your comments, and Nomi is truly grateful for your care and concern. Today will feature a double update as well, so everyone hold tight for the next chapter while I go write it!