Shen Tangâs eyes widened in shock.
It wasnât the first time she had kissed Jia Lan.
But last time, he was in a daze during his mating season, and they kissed by accident... but this time, the young man with blue eyes gazed deeply at her, his emotions inscrutable but clearly, he was very sober.
What is going on?
Shen Tang blushed, her heart racing, her mind unable to process it. Is this still the proud, aloof Mermaid Prince she knew?
Xiao Jin saw this scene and abruptly stood up, clenching his fists tightly, grinding his teeth in anger.
This damned fish dared to take advantage!
Didnât he dislike that fat girl? So why kiss her?!
Doing such a dirty thing in public, no shame at all!
Has he completely forgotten how he disgusted other Beast Husbands with his vile antics?
Shen Li stared at the romantic scene on the dance floor, eyes dark, the alluring fox-like eyes unreadable, but the fingers gripping the wine glass nearly crushed it.
Lu Xiaoâs emotions remained subdued.
He didnât really like Shen Tang, at most he had a mild curiosity and affinity.
But being Shen Tangâs Beast Husband, seeing her in an ambiguous scene with other Beast Husbands was somewhat displeasing, so he casually shifted his gaze elsewhere.
Shen Qingli was dumbfounded at this scene.
She never expected Jia Lan would kiss Shen Tang so publicly.
He was supposed to be her Beast Husband, how could he kiss another female, especially this imposter?
This time, Shen Qingli didnât even need to verify; anyone could see Jia Lanâs affinity for Shen Tang definitely reached the level of liking.
Realizing this, Shen Qingli felt chest tightness, nearly suffocating.
Thatâs the prosperous Sea Country, calling out to her, yet in this moment, everything vanished!
[Donât worry, host, Jia Lan barely likes Shen Tang, not even reaching deep love. You have every chance to reclaim those quality males!] The system reassured her.
Shen Qingli felt a bit relieved after hearing this.
However, she still glared angrily at the eyesore of a scene on the dance floor, wishing she could tear this pair of scoundrels apart.
The Beastmen at the scene snapped back from their shock.
Rumors outside said Shen Tangâs relationship with her Beast Husbands was abysmal, even deadly.
Especially the noble Mermaid Prince, who looked down on Shen Tang and clamored for divorce daily.
But now, it seems that was not the case.
They kissed? Whatâs left for divorce?
After three hundred rounds in the bedroom, divorce then?
As the ball ended, someone suddenly asked, "I heard Princess Shen Qingli has been researching the Frenzy Inhibitor for years. Our Monarch is very interested. What is the progress?"
"If itâs really as miraculous as rumors say, weâd definitely pay a fortune!"
At these words, all the Beastmenâs gazes fell on Shen Qingli.
Their expressions varied, all carrying a subtle expectancy.
As polluted lands expanded, the phenomenon of Beastmen frenzy became increasingly common, and many cases of Beastmen dying due to manic agitation were reported at hospitals.
The outdated inhibitors on the market no longer met Beastmenâs needs; they needed an improved version!
Night Glow Empireâs Princess Shen Qingli, beautiful and wise, led a team to develop the Frenzy Potion, its efficacy surpassing most market solutions, saving many Beastmenâs lives.
And this year, the Empire released new information, suggesting Princess Shen Qingli led a team to achieve a breakthrough in a difficult technology, the improved inhibitor version having a healing rate of up to 99%, with nearly no side effects!
If this inhibitor is truly developed, it will be a savior for all Imperial Beastmen!
She would be etched in history, eternally remembered!
An ordinary princess conferral ceremony, not even comparable to a new kingâs coronation, had no need for other empires to send so many attendants.
Their true purpose for coming from afar was to probe the new inhibitorâs news.
This was precisely Shen Qingliâs piĂšce de rĂ©sistance.
Facing the expectant fiery gazes, Shen Qingli smiled gently, "Rest assured, I wonât disappoint everyone. Our guests only need to wait for the good news."
"At next monthâs product launch, please make sure to attend!"
She didnât divulge specific details about the inhibitor, but these words whetting their appetites confirmed the new inhibitorâs authenticity!
Everyone present was overjoyed.
Even many Beastmen who suffered from manic agitation for years cheered loudly.
"Princess Shen Qingli truly is the Empireâs savior, our true princess!"
"Indeed, she deserves the title more than any hollow Fake Princess."
"What good is beauty if oneâs heart is wicked and stupid, contributing nothing to the Empireâs people and causing many deaths, utterly unworthy of comparison to Princess Shen Qingli!"
"Heh, fake is fake, never superior to real."
The topic somehow shifted to real versus Fake Princess.
They recounted Shen Qingliâs contributions to the Empire over the years while disparaging Shen Tang, the malicious Fake Princess, their words getting nastier.
"Yes, we shouldnât judge by looks; some have nothing but mere appearance, secretly doing vile things, undeserving of respect or love."
"Those who favor Shen Tang must be blind! A group of fools only obsessed with looks when Shen Qingli is the true princess deserving our love!"
At these words, the male beasts who had earlier been enamored by Shen Tangâs beauty felt deeply ashamed, their heads hanging low.
To cover their guilt, they exalted Shen Qingli, saying, "Actually... I think Shen Tang is ordinary looking, though sheâs attractive, sheâs far inferior to Princess Shen Qingli!"
"Indeed, I also think Princess Shen Qingli is goddess-like, the fairest female in my heart!"
Public sentiment quietly shifted, Shen Tangâs earlier spotlight being disparaged as worthless.
Shen Qingli saw this and smiled triumphantly.
She hadnât expected the ugly duckling to become beautiful, but what of it?
She remained the true princess adored by the public.
Compared to her, Shen Tang was nothing!
Shen Tang remained unfazed, unaffected by the public outcry.
They werenât wrong; to the Beastmen, she was just a pretty vase, criticism was normal. If merely becoming beautiful earned affection, that would be too shallow.
Shen Tang recalled the formula for the inhibitor she had, but unfortunately hadnât gathered the materials nor knew its efficacy.