Chapter 78: Chapter 78: The Duke’s Heir VS The Underdog Female Supporting Character (Part 18)
Joanna was somewhat dumbfounded—it had been many years since she had known Veronica, yet she had never seen her this eager.
Could this be the legendary love at first sight?
Gu Shengyin was so intent on finding the person who looked exactly like Ji Yu that she completely failed to notice a certain man, left behind in her mind, whose complexion had darkened as if he could wring out water.
Joanna inexplicably felt a bit chilly.
Gu Shengyin eagerly made her way through the cheerful crowd, looking toward the spot where the man had appeared earlier. Sadly, by the time she got there, it was empty.
Gu Shengyin felt disheartened. She turned and grabbed the hand of a noble lady, asking, “Where did the man who was standing here go? The one with black hair.”
The young noblewoman hurriedly curtsied upon seeing her, and after hearing her question, giggled and said, “You must be talking about Lord Lin Qi? Someone came for him, and he left early.”
Gu Shengyin wandered back listlessly.
Joanna watched her and teased, “What’s the matter? Didn’t see the person? Don’t tell me you’ve fallen in love at first sight.”
She was only joking, but to her surprise, Gu Shengyin did not deny it.
Joanna was shocked. “Really? Nobles of the Carter Empire who pursue you could line up all the way through the Royal Capital, and yet you’ve fallen for a foreigner?”
If Veronica’s suitors knew about this, wouldn’t they be utterly distressed?
For the rest of the night, Gu Shengyin was somewhat dispirited, so she failed to notice the Demon King’s unusually quiet demeanor.
It wasn’t until she reached her bedroom at night and had just closed the door that Gu Shengyin was suddenly pressed against it with great force.
“You?” Gu Shengyin looked at the man who restrained her, somewhat surprised.
The Demon King had a very unpleasant expression, especially when he saw Gu Shengyin looking puzzled, which frustrated him even more.
Since he didn’t know what to say, he opted for action.
When the Demon King’s kiss fell, Gu Shengyin felt utterly dazed.
What kind of development was this?
Perhaps her bewildered expression pleased the Demon King, as his initially fierce aggression became gentle.
The Demon King tenderly caressed Gu Shengyin’s lips, coaxing patiently, “Be good, open your mouth.”
Gu Shengyin’s mind, which had been in a daze, snapped to attention at these words, and she struggled vigorously, “Let me go!”
The Demon King’s expression darkened again due to her resistance. He restrained her flailing hands and, without further politeness, his tongue breached her defenses, plunging deeply, kissing her thoroughly.
By the time he was reluctant to let go, Gu Shengyin was somewhat weak all over.
But the next second, a golden Sword Qi lit up in the darkness. Although the Demon King moved quickly, his face was still cut by a Sword Qi.
“Next time, I will cut your throat!” Gu Shengyin looked at him coldly.
The Demon King was completely unfazed by her words, simply staring at her, “Don’t look at other men like that. I won’t be able to stop myself from killing them.”
Upon hearing this, Gu Shengyin glanced at him, “Then I will kill you too.”
The Demon King smiled tenderly, “That would be perfect. Dying together with you, I would find it sweet.”
Gu Shengyin: Damn Symbiotic Contract.
The dispute that night ended with the Demon King unable to maintain his form, and for many days after, Gu Shengyin did not see him appear again.
One day, Joanna brought a message to Gu Shengyin, mentioning that there would be a banquet in a few days specifically welcoming guests from the Holy Alliance.
Gu Shengyin naturally would not miss this opportunity.