Chapter 422 - 421: Extra 17: The Witch and the Black Cat Cosplay 1 (Ye Ming)

Chapter 422: Chapter 421: Extra 17: The Witch and the Black Cat Cosplay 1 (Ye Ming)

Ye Ming had always been a very inquisitive and serious person.

This inquisitiveness and seriousness extended to many aspects of his life. Even during their most intimate moments, he still retained this studious spirit.

In truth, maintaining such a desire to learn was a good thing in the outside world, but it was a bit hard to handle when she became the subject of his research.

Shi Lan had already been thoroughly studied by Ye Ming, inside and out. The two were especially harmonious in bed because he had long since figured out what kind of pressure, angle, depth, and so on she liked.

Although Ye Ming would listen to her in all matters during the day, at night, he would unconsciously let out the possessiveness and majesty befitting a Monarch. He would firmly lock his prey, Shi Lan, within his grasp, savoring her gently and patiently.

Even at moments like that, his expression seemed calm and detached. Only his flushed face and the moist sheen in his alluring eyes revealed a hint of seductive charm.

However, Shi Lan always felt a little dissatisfied. She wanted his expression to reveal more, to shatter that seemingly composed mask he wore.

’She wanted to be the one doing the teasing, with Ye Ming as her prey—or perhaps, her pet.’

One day, Shi Lan was visiting the palace when she happened to see a little black cat. Thinking of Ye Ming’s beast form, a bold idea instantly popped into her head.

So, she changed into a gorgeous, dark-styled black gown adorned with diamonds, threw on a black cloak, curled her hair into large waves, and put on a witch’s hat decorated with a light green gauze bow.

The moment she appeared at the palace gates, the guards subconsciously straightened up and went on alert.

The brim of the witch’s hat was wide, and a bit of light gauze drooped over the front, obscuring more than half of Shi Lan’s face.

She was also wrapped up so tightly in her black cloak that the guards didn’t recognize her.

She lifted her hat slightly, revealing a stunning face with heavy makeup. Her red lips curved upward. Her usually gentle voice, paired with this dark ensemble, sounded aloof. "It’s me."

As soon as she spoke and they saw her face, the guards finally recognized her and immediately bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Queen."

"Our apologies. We were rude just now and failed to recognize you."

"Mm."

Shi Lan gave a slight nod. The hat was a bit heavy, so she didn’t linger at the entrance and quickly went inside.

Once inside, the gazes of the other guards lingered on her for a little while longer.

Shi Lan was starting to regret dressing so extravagantly, as she had to keep stopping along the way to have her identity verified.

Eventually, she just took off the hat and used her face to gain unimpeded passage to the main hall.

Shi Lan put her hat back on. She knew Ye Ming was usually in his study at this time, so she headed there, following the familiar path.

She knocked politely on the door.

"Come in."

Ye Ming’s cool and majestic voice, full of distance, came from within.

Shi Lan pushed the door open and walked in. He looked up at her. Even though she was so thoroughly covered, he recognized her in a single glance. His originally indifferent gaze instantly softened, and his voice was filled with delight. "Lanlan, what are you doing here?"

Beneath the brim of her hat, Shi Lan raised an eyebrow in surprise. She took off the heavy hat and looked at him, astonished. "How did you recognize me right away?"

Ye Ming walked to her side and naturally took his partner’s hand, holding it tight. "Mm, it wasn’t hard. After all, there’s only one Lanlan in the world, and Lanlan’s scent is very unique."

"Is that so?"

Shi Lan suspiciously lowered her head and sniffed her hand, but she couldn’t smell anything special.

However, males could transform into their beast forms, and an animal’s nose was always keener than a human’s. Perhaps they could sense it very clearly.

Ye Ming led Shi Lan to a nearby sofa and sat her down. He then poured her a glass of warm water and waved a hand, signaling a nearby robot to bring some snacks.

Shi Lan was wearing lipstick and didn’t want to drink water just yet.

She turned to look at Ye Ming, her beautiful lips curving into a smile. "Do you notice anything different about me?"

Ye Ming studied his partner carefully, weighing his words before replying, "Mm, Lanlan, you put a lot of effort into dressing up today. You look beautiful."

As he spoke, he tried to read Shi Lan’s expression. Her smile faltered slightly, and she looked a little displeased.

Ye Ming’s heart skipped a beat. He continued, "That outfit really suits you, Lanlan, and the hat is very unique. I’ve never seen you dressed like this before. Are you going to a banquet? Do you need me to go with you?"

Shi Lan looked up. "Are you busy today?"

Ye Ming shook his head. "Not really."

Today was supposed to be a day for just the two of them. To finish his work quickly and spend time with his wife, Ye Ming had already sped through his urgent tasks, which was why he wasn’t busy now.

But he was surprised that Shi Lan hadn’t gone to work today and had come to the palace instead.

As if sensing his confusion, Shi Lan explained, "I took today off. I’ll work this weekend instead."

Although Zhenxin Hospital had many clients, there were very few patients who actually needed treatment. Shi Lan was very relaxed every day. She could often go home early if there was nothing to do, and many times she didn’t even need to work in the afternoon.

"Okay."

The smile in Ye Ming’s eyes deepened, and he squeezed her hand tighter. He said without hesitation, "Since I’m not busy and you don’t have to work, should we go out and have some fun?"

In truth, even without Shi Lan saying another word, Ye Ming could guess what his wife wanted from him.

Shi Lan’s eyes lit up. She thought for a moment. "We don’t have to go out. How about we go to that manor from your last birthday?"

"Okay, anything’s fine."

Ye Ming naturally had no objections. He asked Shi Lan to wait for another five minutes while he wrapped up the last of his work, and then he immediately left with her.

Shi Lan checked one more time. "Are you sure you don’t have anything else to do? I don’t want to be the kind of disastrous Queen who keeps the Monarch from his duties."

Ye Ming couldn’t help but laugh out loud. "Lanlan, I really don’t have anything urgent to attend to. Besides, the interstellar empire won’t collapse just because I take a day or two off. It’s not that fragile. What’s more, I have many subordinates. If the Monarch had to worry about every little thing, how exhausted would I be?"

Shi Lan was finally relieved.

She primly put her hat back on. Its brim was so wide that it was hard for Ye Ming to get too close to her, but he kept their hands tightly intertwined.

The two returned to the Royal Family’s private manor where Ye Ming had celebrated his birthday.

Aside from a few guards and robots, there was no one else at the private manor.

A mischievous impulse suddenly struck Shi Lan. She led Ye Ming into a bedroom and said, "I still have my birthday wish from a while back. I’d like to make it now. Will you promise to do whatever I ask?"

Ye Ming had a bad feeling about this, but faced with his partner’s words, he nodded without the slightest hesitation.

Barring special circumstances, he would grant any request Shi Lan made.

In truth, Ye Ming listened to her in bed as well, but in those situations, Shi Lan was usually unable to speak, leaving her no opportunity to protest. She could only let him do as he pleased.

’Today, she was going to be the one in charge.’

So, she said directly, "Alright, then can you stay in your beast form all day today? Preferably your smallest form. And you have to do whatever I say."