So They Don't Think He's a Dangerous Antler Serpent

David Yuan was actually dismissed from office?

Grace hugged the Antler Serpent, absentmindedly stroking its head without saying a word.

"Huh? You guys found it?" Hope suddenly noticed the Antler Serpent.

"Mm-hmm," Grace replied.

"So cute!" Hope reached out to touch its antlers.

But the Antler Serpent turned its head, dodging her hand.

"Hahaha! It won't let you touch it either! Claire immediately felt balanced and laughed happily.

Hope's hand froze in midair, looking disappointed.

Grace looked at the Antler Serpent. "Cutie, what's wrong with you? Last time you weren't afraid of people."

Last time was the first time, so he had to act easygoing, lest they think he was a super aggressive Antler Serpent.

Otherwise, he’d never get close to Grace again.

Now, his standing with Grace was secure—no way he’d let just anyone touch him anymore.

The Antler Serpent burrowed into Grace’s arms, acting like he only wanted her to hold him.

Grace’s heart melted. She comforted him, saying, “Alright, alright! If you’re scared, then let’s not do it.”

As she spoke, she explained to Hope and Claire, “I guess last time it went missing, someone must have caught it and really scared it. Now it’s afraid of people!”

“Oh! I see!” Hope and Claire both looked at him with pity. “We won’t scare him anymore.”

“By the way, Miss, how’s the General? Was he really badly hurt?” Hope asked again.

Whenever Lü Xin talked to their Miss, the two of them were always nearby.

At the mention of that person, Grace’s face immediately darkened. “Don’t bring him up in front of me again! He’s just a liar!”

The Antler Serpent heard her, glanced up at her, and then lay motionless on her chest.

......

Yuan Manor.

David Yuan said, "Dad, we have to explain this to His Majesty, or the Yuan Family is doomed! I heard the Emperor is about to reform river transport, and every new regulation targets our Yuan ships!"

As one of the Four Great Houses of Blue Moon Kingdom, the Yuan Family has controlled all the docks and river transport within the kingdom for a hundred years—that’s the foundation of the Yuan Family.

"And no one's helping us! Everyone’s laughing at us behind our backs, saying we’re courting death, daring to cuckold the Emperor..." David Yuan continued.

Smack! Master Yuan slapped the table, his face dark with anger.

"Dad, this jade pendant—I must have grabbed it by accident after I was drugged. It must belong to the attacker!" Sam Yuan, now fully recovered thanks to Grace's Clear Breeze Powder, said, "Cindy Zhu is determined to replace Grace and enter the palace as a consort. Who else could it be but her?"

"I heard things aren’t peaceful at the Zhu Family either," David Yuan said, calm and mature, already taking charge in the Yuan Family. "Because of this, rumors say the Zhu Family wants to divorce Grace’s mother and make Aunt Wan the official wife."

"Hmph! This is definitely all Grace Wan’s scheme!" Madam Yuan, who’s never gotten along with Grace Wan, said, "Her two-birds-with-one-stone plan is working out perfectly!"

Master Yuan took a deep breath, held Sam’s hand, and said, "Sam, at this point, you’re the only one who can make this sacrifice."

A flash of embarrassment crossed Sam Yuan’s face, but thinking of home and Grace, he nodded. "Dad, Mom, Big Brother—this all started because of me, so let me end it! I’m not afraid of gossip! You don’t have to worry!"