My Unpopular Neighbor Girl Has Hidden Identities

Chapter 704: Seven hundred and three, a mixture of all flavors

She Tan returned to his room, disheartened. He had thought his family would be delighted by his return, but the Snake King’s attitude had left him disappointed.

Song Yan Ning smiled at She Tan, “Come now, don’t be unhappy.” After all, their return wasn’t really about acknowledging relatives.

She Tan nodded and looked at Song Yan Ning, “Master, when shall we act?” He didn’t wish for his master to be enemies with his family, but he knew he had to stand by his master’s side.

“I have already taken action,” Song Yan Ning lifted the corners of her lips.

“Ah?” She Tan looked at Song Yan Ning in surprise.

Song Yan Ning patted She Tan’s head, “Just wait for the results.”

She Tan sighed and nodded, “Master, you won’t hurt them, will you?” Although he didn’t feel much for his family, they were still his family after all.

Song Yan Ning shook her head with a smile, looking toward the door upon hearing footsteps.

She Tan also turned his head toward the door and saw Empress She walking in with a group of maids.

“Qin Qin, this is the clothing and some daily necessities Mother has prepared for you. Let me know if you need anything else,” Empress She smiled as she pointed at the trays held by the maids. She was quite happy that Qin Qin had returned.

“Thank you, Mother! This is enough,” She Tan’s eyes flickered with a hint of guilt. He could tell that Empress She genuinely cared for him.

Empress She approached She Tan, looking at him with a pained expression, “Qin Qin, you’ve suffered outside these years. Now that you’re home, just tell Mother what you need. Don’t be polite with me, this is your home.”

“Of course, Mother,” She Tan nodded in response.

Empress She nodded with a smile, then turned to Song Yan Ning, “Xiao Ning.”

“Empress She!”

“You should just call me Auntie. ‘Empress She’ is too formal. Xiao Ning, I do like you very much, but the Snake Clan has its traditions. We must ensure the continuation of the Royal Family’s bloodline. Can you understand us?” Empress She took Song Yan Ning’s hand, patting it gently. Whether in appearance or demeanor, Song Yan Ning was no less than any distinguished maiden from the Snake Clan, it was just unfortunate she wasn’t from the Snake Clan.

Song Yan Ning nodded, “I understand!” Being from the Fox Clan’s royal lineage herself, how could she not understand the Royal Family’s focus on bloodlines?

“It’s good that you understand. Xiao Ning, do you need anything? I’ll have it prepared for you,” Empress She looked at Song Yan Ning with admiration. She was a sensible child, no wonder Qin Qin liked her.

“Thank you, Auntie! I lack nothing,” Song Yan Ning smiled as she declined politely.

Empress She nodded, withdrawing her hand, and looked at She Tan, “Qin Qin, Mother will leave first.”

“Take care, Mother!”

She Tan and Song Yan Ning saw Empress She out, watching as she walked away with a line of maids.

She Tan turned away from the door, his gaze falling on the items inside the room, his emotions complex.

Song Yan Ning patted She Tan’s shoulder, stepping towards the room. She knew She Tan needed time, but she was confident that She Tan would not betray her.

As night gradually fell, the opulent Imperial Palace got slowly enveloped by the night.

The Snake King and Empress She were playing chess in the pavilion.

“Xiao Ning is actually quite acceptable, it’s just a pity she’s a human, if only… my head hurts so much…” Empress She’s brow furrowed with pain.

“What’s wrong with you? My head also hurts…” The Snake King felt bursts of sharp pain that completely prevented him from concentrating.

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