Chapter 1982: Day 15 of Being Spoiled by My Wife in the Insect Clan

"Your Excellency, only the main star's defenses are the strongest; now even the space pirates know you're S-rank!" a female insect couldn't help but urge.

Jin Chen put on a wooden face, "If I didn't have to choose a female attendant..."

"No, no, no, you can certainly choose freely."

Prince Gaiwen immediately took over the conversation, finally letting out that breath.

As long as there's still something to discuss, that's fine.

At worst, we'll bring it up again after a while.

The aristocratic insects in power all guessed similarly: Lord Jin Chen had just come of age and was newlywed, which is why he's reluctant.

Prince Gaiwen continued without changing expression, "Since you're unwilling, I won't be the bad insect. Sophis, take Lord Jin Chen for a walk in the rear garden."

"Yes, my lord."

The gentle female insect standing properly behind him responded, walking toward Jin Chen, keeping social distance, her tone without any flattery: "Lord Jin Chen, I'll lead you downstairs."

Other insects in power: "……"

You damn Prince Gaiwen!

Jin Chen then left the fragrant room, intending to find Zhenoer.

He was now absolutely certain that Zhenoer knew about this, yet he hadn't given any warning, and wasn't even jealous!

As expected, it'd be better to burn those queen's rules early.

Jin Chen gritted his teeth in resentment.

"Your Excellency, this way please."

Sophis guided at the rear door of the first floor; upon entering the rear garden, she suddenly stopped, the fresh scent of dew and petals lingering.

"Lord Jin Chen, I have something to say to you."

Jin Chen, lacking interest, lifted his eyelids. "Go on."

Sophis's ear tips turned red; she could sense the male insect's mood wasn't good, so her tone grew softer.

"Your Excellency, I know you don't want to take another female attendant, but as nobility, some formalities must be observed."

Jin Chen raised his brows, half-believing, half-doubting. "What do you mean?"

Sophis took out a business card from her pocket, trying to keep her voice steady. "To be frank, I don't like being chosen either."

Before long, the Insect Emperor might have you select female insects for dates; we could grab a coffee together, just to give each other an explanation.

Jin Chen, however, shook his head.

"No, my queen..."

My queen probably won't intervene.

Jin Chen's expression gradually became subtle, and he let out a soft hum.

"Let's talk later; I don't like having coffee with strange insects."

Jin Chen turned and left via the small path.

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The prince's mansion's rear garden is very beautiful.

Zhenoer stood in the wisteria flower pavilion, waiting for the master upstairs to come down.

Perhaps he'll also bring along two or three female attendants.

Zhenoer's usually cold expression grew a bit more complex.

"Zhenoer."

Jin Chen walked up behind Zhenoer, but didn't get close.

"Turn around." He looked at the queen before him, his tone somewhat stern.

"My lord."

Zhenoer's expression remained normal as he turned to face Jin Chen, evoking that familiar smile.

"Do you know the purpose of the banquet?" Jin Chen raised his eyebrows slightly.

"I know."

"So you left on purpose."

Zhenoer sensed the dissatisfaction in his words, his golden eyes looking toward Jin Chen through the backlight as he straightened his spine and knelt.

He lowered his head slightly, as if that could hide his helplessness and loss.

"Sorry, my lord."

This time Jin Chen didn't let Zhenoer get up.

He stepped forward two steps, his warm fingertips lifting Zhenoer's chin, his eyes shimmering dangerously in the night.

"Zhenoer, I'm very angry."

"... Sorry." Zhenoer bit his tongue, having never heard a male insect speak to him in such a tone.

Jin Chen lowered his gaze, his thumb parting his splendid lips, then pressing on the just-bitten tongue tip to chase it, speaking softly in anguish.

"I don't want to hear your apology; what should we do?"

The kneeling Zhenoer was forced to lift his head, silent tears gathering in his eyes, as if he truly didn't know how to appease the angry master.

Thus he instinctively, without thinking, raised his arms, encircling Jin Chen's waist, burying his head in an embrace that was both tender and reluctant.

A faint pheromone instantly enveloped Zhenoer.

Jin Chen then withdrew his hand, brushed aside the light-gold hair, and rubbed the damp fingertip dry on Zhenoer's nape, moving along the insect's patterns.

"Zhenoer, don't you like me?" Jin Chen didn't resist Zhenoer's gesture, but his tone remained forlorn.

"... I like you, I like you."

Zhenoer was pulled up, speaking earnestly.

Jin Chen saw the moist red in his eyes, and the hand holding the female insect tightened further, "But I can't feel it."

"You should like me a bit more."

Jin Chen pressed on Ze Nuo er's chest, locking eyes with him, "Follow your heart's liking, Ze Nuo er."

"Our relationship shouldn't involve deception."

After a long while, Ze Nuo er broke through the barrier named "Glory" given by the female parent, and his warm, moist lips actively pressed forward.

"Male lord, I like you."

Ze Nuo er whispered softly.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +10, total 45！】

This kiss was entirely initiated by Ze Nuo er, but the initiative lay with Jin Chen; as long as he pushed away, Ze Nuo er truly wouldn't know what to do.

Jin Chen came to the garden alone, and the answer of whether he would choose the female attendant had already been made known to Ze Nuo er.

Thus, guilt grew even greater.

And hidden beyond the guilt was the sincerity about to be fully given.