Chapter 172: Chapter 172: I understand my position


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    "Gale!" Swan raised her voice, but Gale didn''t want to tiptoe around this problem.


    "What? I made it clear from the beginning that YOU are my only wife. I never intend to get another one, and never will," Gale stated loud and clear. "I already told Jade this would be thest time she ever pulled this kind of stunt again. If she dares to bring another bride into the kingdom, then I will forbid her to ever return to the kingdom."


    "But, Long Xiurong is-"


    "It''s okay, Princess," Long Xiurong interrupted, as she didn''t want them to fight over her status. "I understand my position. The Beast King has made it clear, and I have no intention to challenge him."


    Long Xiurong shifted her gaze at the majestic Beast King and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. Worry not, I shall never disturb your peace with Princess Swan. But if it''s possible, please allow me to find my soulmate in this kingdom, maybe I will find him... eventually."


    "Hm, you can do whatever. I don''t mind if you marry one of my underlings as well. Just tell me if you need a wedding ceremony or some sort since I know that the Eastern Long Dynasty is very strict with tradition," Gale replied.


    "Thank you, Your Majesty. I shall return to enjoy the banquet. Please enjoy the banquet as well, since this celebration is for the two of you."


    Long Xiurong finally left them alone, and Swan was distressed while staring at Long Xiurong''s back.


    She red at her husband, though Gale didn''t seem to care at all.


    "Why are you so mean to her? She has been nothing but kind and cooperative with me." Swan sulked.


    "Be honest with me, do you want me to go and mark her? Do you want me to spend the night with her?" Gale asked bluntly, and Swan was caught off guard.


    She stammered for a few seconds, and shook her head weakly in the end, "I''m sorry. I just feel bad for her. She''s in a difficult situation right now, since she cannot leave the castle. She''s trapped in here with no one to care for her."


    "You care enough for her. You''re the only reason I haven''t kicked her out yet," Gale replied. "So don''t feel sad for her. I''ve given her all the best amenities the castle has, and I also allow her to find her own happiness if she ever finds one. Maybe she will marry another werewolf. We have plenty of wolf beastmen in the kingdom anyway."


    "Mm... I do hope that Lady Long will find love someday," Swan muttered while staring at Long Xiurong''s lonely back. "I know how it feels to be trapped in a castle, unloved by anyone for a long time..."


    Swan might''ve been biased, but she didn''t want Long Xiurong to despair like she was back in the Holy Achate Pce.


    She didn''t want Long Xiurong to feel ugly, inferior, and useless just because nobody supported her.


    Gale was itching to tell Swan about what Long Xiurong did in the throne room, but seeing how sympathetic Swan was to her, he decided to keep it to himself.


    ''As long as that woman doesn''t harm Swan or try to poison her mind, there''s no reason to ruin their friendships. This is the first time I ever saw Swan care so much about a friend,'' Gale thought.


    He was about to let it go until he was reminded of how much Swan cared for a certain someone other than Long Xiurong.


    ''Huh, I forgot about that traitorous


    bastard, Rock Silverfang. That


    bastard is still lingering in Swan''s heart for no goddamn reason,'' Gale thought. He almost released his


    aura out of anger, but quickly held it back as he didn''t want to ruin


    Swan''s joy over this celebration.


    However, that didn''t mean he had loosened his supervision over his surroundings.


    He looked around and saw no sign of that bastard. He also used his sharpened


    sense of hearing and smell to detect the presence of that beta bastard.


    For someone as strong as Rock Silverfang, it would be difficult topletely mask his scent.


    ''I didn''t feel his presence anywhere, but I can''t let my guard down. I have a feeling that bastard wille to see Swan sooner orter,'' Gale unintentionally tightened his grip around her waist as Swan was sitting on hisp.


    Swan sensed that something was wrong with her husband, so she asked, "Is there something wrong, Gale?"


    "No, it''s nothing," Gale replied curtly. He didn''t want Swan to remember


    about that bastard, because it seemed that mentioning Rock once was enough to steal all of Swan''s attention. "Let''s just enjoy the banquet, Sweetheart. There''s also a nice surprise for you tomorrow."


    "A surprise?"


    Gale smiled mysteriously, "Yes, it''s a big surprise, so I have to keep it a secret."


    Swan got curious, but her attention was diverted because a few beastmen soldiers were walking towards them to congratte His Majesty and the Princess.


    Little did Swan know, Gale had been secretly inviting her so-called family, Queen Anastasia and Princess Aria of Holy Achate to the celebration, as he felt it would be the right time for them to beg for forgiveness.


    They had been neglecting Swan


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    since she was a kid. He wanted them to see Swan in a much better condition, sitting on the throne with him while his people were celebrating their sess. It would be the biggest p in the face for those cruel women.


    ''Ah, it would be easier if you were as ruthless as me, Swan. But I guess, that''s your charm. If you are cruel, I don''t think I will ever fall in love with you,'' Gale thought as he decided to enjoy the celebration with his wife.


    *


    Long Xiurong returned to her seat, and saw Alice was already carrying a cup of piping hot tea, "Mdy, it''s very cold in here, I''ve prepared ginger tea for you. Please drink it before it gets cold."