I became a fool who is married to a villain: chapter 21

Chapter 21 Hua Zuiyue was not as angry as Chujiu. Familiar with Ye Yuehui's character, she remained calm upon learning he had sent the poisonous Luo Zhuli. However, she suspected that Ye Yuehui had more in mind than simply poisoning her. Hua Zuiyue narrowed her eyes and examined the Luo Zhuli carefully. The quality of the Luo Zhuli was undeniably high and far from ordinary. Aside from that, there appeared to be nothing special. Yet, since Ye Yuehui had sent it, there had to be a purpose. Her eyes flickered with thought. She handed the box to Chujiu. "Check the snacks and tea in the kitchen for any trace of Luo Zhuli." "Yes." Despite her anger, Chujiu obeyed. Whether by chance or cooperation, Chujiu’s investigation progressed smoothly, and she quickly obtained information from a fairy maid. It turned out that Luo Zhuli wasn’t directly used in the snacks and tea; instead, a small amount of spiritual liquid extracted from it had been added. Hua Zuiyue tapped the table lightly, a smile forming on her lips. She pondered who Ye Yuehui aimed to eliminate through her poisoning. With a sigh, she accepted that no matter who his target was, it had nothing to do with her. She was merely a pawn in his game. Accepting her role, Hua Zuiyue stood up abruptly. "Chujiu, take the Luo Zhuli to Liluo and ask about its origin." Chujiu hurried away and soon returned. The next day, Liluo arrived with news. The box of Luo Zhuli had originally been sent by His Highness, the Sixth Prince. The poison inside was a chronic one targeting divine bodies. Because Hua Zuiyue was a demon, the reaction was more severe. Hua Zuiyue was speechless. A poison that was chronic for divine beings but deadly for demons? That was just unfair! Hua Zuiyue was filled with anger and asked someone to bring the box of Luo Zhuli to determine what kind of poison it contained. But when Chujiu went to retrieve it, she discovered that the poisonous Luo Zhuli was missing. "It's gone?" Hua Zuiyue raised her eyebrows, puzzled. "It was here. How did it suddenly disappear?" "After the box of Luo Zhuli was brought back, I had the fairy maid store it. But today, when I checked, the contents were gone." Hua Zuiyue was only slightly surprised and then dismissed the matter. "If it's lost, so be it. It's just a box of poisonous Luo Zhuli. If someone wanted it that badly, let them have it." But Chujiu's face showed disapproval. "Your Highness, that box of Luo Zhuli is evidence. We can't let you suffer in vain." Someone must have wanted to destroy the evidence! Hua Zuiyue lay idle for a day before the Huahua System reappeared with a new task. [Ding! The main task requires the host to go to Ye Yuehui's residence to achieve the purpose of sleeping together. (Plot interpretation: Ye Yuehui took advantage of the original owner, causing her to be poisoned. The original owner decided to take the initiative and make Ye Yuehui fall in love with her.)] Hua Zuiyue: "???" What kind of nonsense was this? Did the original owner have a death wish by daring to offend such a villain? Hua Zuiyue's mouth twitched. "Huahua, be honest. Did the original owner suffer from cerebral thrombosis for decades and never get cured?" [Host, logically speaking, a god wouldn’t suffer from a disease like cerebral thrombosis.] Hua Zuiyue was speechless. She struggled internally for a while before asking, "Can I skip this task?" [Host, no.] Hua Zuiyue: "..." Resigned, Hua Zuiyue stood up and headed to the study where Ye Yuehui had been staying for the past few days. Whether intentionally or not, Ye Yuehui had been staying in the study. But Good days are always short-lived. Hua Zuiyue sighed and, as if resigned to her fate, walked to the study. She knocked politely on the door but received no response. Steeling herself, she opened the door and entered. As soon as Hua Zuiyue entered the inner hall, she met Ye Yuehui's gaze. "What do you want from me, madam?" he asked. Dressed in night clothes, with his hair languidly draped over his shoulders, Ye Yuehui looked particularly attractive. Hua Zuiyue blinked, momentarily dazed. "Do I look good?" Ye Yuehui asked with a smile. "?" Hua Zuiyue was taken aback, trembling slightly. Noticing her strange behavior, Ye Yuehui frowned. "What's wrong?" "I..." Hua Zuiyue's heart pounded as she blurted out, "I want to sleep with you, can I?" Silence fell immediately. Ye Yuehui pursed his lips and looked at her with amusement. "Why the sudden interest? Do you want to sleep with me, or do you want something else?" He eyed her up and down. Hua Zuiyue: "!" Flustered, Hua Zuiyue quickly explained, "It's not what you think. I just want to sleep with you." Her voice, raised in excitement, carried beyond the room, even to the divine servants outside. The attendants were stunned. The second prince's concubine was incredibly bold. Ye Yuehui's mouth twitched. With a smile, he patted the spot next to him on the bed. "Come here." Hua Zuiyue pursed her lips and walked over, head lowered, looking almost shy. "You sleep here," Ye Yuehui said, shifting to make space for her. Hua Zuiyue's eyes widened in disbelief as she met Ye Yuehui's gaze. "!!!" Raising an eyebrow, Ye Yuehui smiled. "Didn't you say you wanted to sleep with me?" Hua Zuiyue was stunned by how easily Ye Yuehui agreed. She had expected it to be much harder. Lying beside him with a mix of emotions, she wondered if he might get up in the middle of the night and strangle her. The thought banished any hope of sleep, and she lay there with her eyes wide open. Ye Yuehui, equally surprised by her boldness, found himself amused. Thinking about the events of the past few days, he couldn’t help but smile. Maybe keeping this little fool as a pet wasn’t such a bad idea after all. Ye Yuehui stared at Hua Zuiyue with a dark intensity. Initially, he had planned to let her go, but since she had barged in so recklessly, leaving wouldn’t be so simple anymore. Hua Zuiyue could feel his hot gaze on her, like a predator eyeing its prey. She wondered if it was too late to make an excuse to leave. [Host, you can’t use a bathroom break to escape. Even if you do, the mission will fail.] Hua Zuiyue: "..." Feeling the intensity of Ye Yuehui's stare, her body went numb. She moved and wrapped herself tightly in the quilt like a silkworm, leaving only her head exposed. "Madam, you can't sleep?" Ye Yuehui’s voice cut through her anxiety. Nonsense! Who can sleep next to a pervert? "I can sleep," she whispered back. Ye Yuehui smiled, his lips curling. "Is my wife feeling cold?" "Not cold." After a moment, she added softly, "Thank you for your concern, husband." Ye Yuehui’s smile widened. "I see you’re wrapped tightly. If you’re cold, you can come closer to me." Hua Zuiyue: "!!!" What kind of situation was this? "Husband, I'm really not cold." Ye Yuehui's eyes darkened, but he said nothing more. [Host, you need to move closer. You won’t complete the task unless you make close contact with Ye Yuehui.] Hua Zuiyue: "..." She almost choked on her frustration. The system only cared after she had already rejected him! "Husband, are you asleep?" she whispered, feeling desperate. Ye Yuehui remained silent. Hua Zuiyue: "..." Without a word, Hua Zuiyue gritted her teeth, she inched closer to him, still wrapped in the quilt. The rustling sound caught Ye Yuehui's attention. "What are you doing?" She froze mid-move. With a forced smile, she said, "Husband, I think I'm still a little cold and want to move closer to you." Ye Yuehui remained silent for a moment. Hua Zuiyue's heart sank. Was he upset again? "Husband, are you unhappy?" she asked cautiously, feigning tears. "Do you think I'm a fool and don’t want me to get closer?" Ye Yuehui: "..." "Madam, you’re overthinking." A faint smile played on Ye Yuehui's lips. "If my lady wishes to come close, I am, of course, happy." "That's good," Hua Zuiyue said, relieved. She bravely moved closer to him. "System, is this okay?" [Yes, host.] Hua Zuiyue took a deep breath and whispered, "It's indeed much warmer."   (End of Chapter)