Chapter Nine: Abao: If My Little Sister Can Wear A Pretty Dress, I Want To Wear One Too!

When Luoniang considered Bai Yue’s identity, she suddenly understood that for ordinary demons, the ability to cultivate was a life-changing matter. But with the methods and cultivation of the Demon God Emperor, if he truly cared about someone and wanted them to cultivate, how could it be difficult?

Luoniang’s misunderstanding inadvertently made Bai Yue more attentive to her childbirth. She arranged for the midwife prepared by the Moon Demon Queen Consort Yunxi to assist Luoniang. Though the birthing process was perilous, Luoniang’s life was spared. However, she suffered massive blood loss, resulting in a severe deficiency of vital energy and blood. The imperial physician estimated that Luoniang’s lifespan would now be no more than ten years.

Yet, being able to accompany her daughter Leng Xiao for a few more years, watching her grow to ten, was enough to satisfy Luoniang, who was deeply grateful to Bai Yue.

One day, Moon Demon Queen Consort Yunxi brought some clothes for Princess Leng Xiao and asked Bai Yue to help choose the styles.

Looking at the dazzling array of garments neatly arranged on the shelves, Bai Yue’s lips twitched slightly. “Second Aunt, have you brought the entire Yueye Trading Company here?”

“Yue’er, you don’t understand. While the child is still young and obedient, changing her clothes is a particularly joyful thing,” Yunxi said with a bright smile.

She pulled out a light screen, flipping through photos with sparkling eyes.

Bai Yue leaned in to look; they were all pictures of little Yueye wearing beautiful dresses—each one cuter and more adorable than the last.

Bai Yue felt a stirring within her. She touched her own belly, imagining how amusing it would be to coax Haochen to take similar photos when he was little.

In her previous life, Haochen had even worn a dance skirt to perform for his father. Unfortunately, she had never had the fortune to witness that.

“Sister, Second Aunt, what are you doing?” Abao toddled over, holding a storybook.

“We’re choosing clothes for little Leng Xiao! Abao, can you see which ones would suit Leng Xiao?” Bai Yue picked up a pink puffed dress, holding it in front of her, and asked Abao.

Abao looked at the clothes and then at his reflection in the mirror. Pouting, he said in confusion, “Why does sister get to wear such pretty dresses, but my clothes are only black, blue, white, purple, and gray?”

“That’s because she’s a girl! It’s normal for her to wear dresses. You’re a boy; you’re suited for pants, magic robes, and suits,” Yunxi explained with a smile.

“If sister can wear pretty dresses, then I want to wear them too!” Abao’s little mouth puckered as he cried out.

Bai Yue and Yunxi exchanged a glance, their eyes lighting up.

Here was a model willing to try on clothes without being asked. But to prevent Abao from holding a grudge against them when he grew up, Yunxi secretly took out a recording pillar to capture the scene.

“Abao, what did you just say? Second Aunt’s ears aren’t so good; she didn’t hear clearly!” Yunxi coaxed Abao to repeat himself.

Because Abao was young, he didn’t realize Yunxi was teasing him. Tilting his head, he raised his voice, “If sister gets to wear pretty dresses, then Abao wants to wear them too!”

Then, Abao fell right into Yunxi’s trap, trying on one dress after another.

Bai Yue stood beside him, taking photos with a camera, fully immersed in the joy of the dress-up.

From the start, Abao was enthusiastic, but after two hours, his eyes grew tired.

Still, seeing Second Aunt and Sister so gleeful, he couldn’t bear to spoil their fun.

Well then, if they enjoyed it so much, this prince would endure the hardship to make them happy.

As dusk fell, Abao struggled to stay awake, yawning repeatedly. Only then did Bai Yue realize they had overdone it, tiring the boy quite severely.

“Why didn’t anyone tell me the child was tired?” Yunxi said with concern.

“Abao is just too sensible,” Bai Yue sighed.

“Anyone who treats him well will have his heart entirely.”

Yunxi arranged for the maid to carry Abao back to his chamber to rest, then dismissed the attendants and set up a soundproof barrier.

“Yue’er, the real reason I came to see you today is to ask about your plans,” Yunxi said frankly.

“Are you planning to vie for that position? If you do, I need you to promise that before Abao becomes hostile to you, you will never strike him. If you agree, I will represent the Moon Demon faction in supporting your bid for the Crown Prince title.”

To be honest, Bai Yue never coveted the Crown Prince position. But having lived a second life, wanting to change her predetermined fate and gain power was an essential step. She would certainly cultivate.

If one day she truly had to compete with Abao for the Demon God Emperor’s throne, could she really harm her brother?

After spending these days together, Bai Yue had genuinely been won over by Abao. That sweet “Sister” could melt anyone’s heart.

Bai Yue pressed her lips together, lowered her gaze, and said solemnly, “I cannot predict the future. I can only say that if Abao does not harm those I love, I will not act against him.”

In her previous life, Haochen and Abao had fought a great battle in Dream Paradise, both suffering severe injuries.

Undoubtedly, Haochen was Bai Yue’s irreplaceable weakness. This life, having chosen to live among the demons, and with Abao and Haochen recognizing each other early, she would absolutely prevent any tragic conflict between uncle and nephew.

Of course, if Father dared to use the Demon God Emperor’s throne as a breeding ground for strife, tempting Abao and Haochen into rivalry, she would not hesitate to explode in anger and tear the Demon God Palace apart!

“As for the Crown Prince position, it’s premature for the Moon Demon Queen Consort to bring this up now. After all, Father is still vigorous. Whomever He favors will become Crown Prince.”

Bai Yue’s deft words made Yunxi look at her niece with newfound respect.

Back at the Moon Demon Palace, Agales eagerly awaited his wife’s return.

He had asked Yunxi to probe Bai Yue’s attitude toward the Crown Prince position—a task given by his elder brother, as he needed to report to the palace tomorrow.

“Well? Is Yue’er interested in the Crown Prince title?” Agales asked hurriedly.

Yunxi had barely sat down, poured herself some tea, and had barely settled in when she was asked.

She shot Agales an annoyed glare and asked, “Why are you so obsessed with this?”

“Do you really want to support a prince or princess to ascend? Don’t forget His Majesty’s ruthlessness. If he finds out you’re secretly forming factions, you’ll be the first to be dealt with.”

Agales couldn’t help but roll his eyes.

“Wife, do you think I have so much free time? This is a question from my elder brother!”

“He wanted to appoint Yue’er as Imperial Princess, but she declined, citing pregnancy as she cannot activate her bloodline to cultivate.”

“Now that Princess Leng Xiao has been born and Yue’er is about to deliver, my brother asked me to test her attitude.”

Yunxi looked at Agales with suspicion. Having been married for some time, she found the complicated brotherly relationships among His Majesty, the Star Demon God, and the Moon Demon God increasingly baffling.

Though they professed deep bonds, recently Agales had drunkenly revealed something: His Majesty had forced Star Demon God Vashak to use life prophecy.