"Why are you sitting far away from me? And what did you want to talk about?"
"Actually, it's about Prince Han's education. Since last time, no tutor has come to teach him anything, so can you arrange a new tutor for him—someone who will treat him better and not hit him?"
As Yue was speaking, he noticed Hao's eyes were on Yue's chest. After seeing that, he hid his chest by crossing both hands over it.
"What will I get if I arrange a new tutor for him?"
"Your Majesty, he is not my son... he's your own son, and I'm just worried about him—that's why I'm asking this. And here you are, wanting something just for doing something for your own son."
Hao suddenly stretched his leg, and with his foot, he touched Yue's leg, which made Yue flinch. He quickly glanced at Hao, who was smirking like he had done something good.
Yue curled up and pulled his knees to his chest, hugging them tightly while curling up, so Hao would get no chance to touch him.
"By any chance, are you scared of me? 'Cause you're trembling like a cub... fearing that I would eat you up, little cub."
["No one is scared of this bastard. It's just that I don't want to break any rule by hitting this motherfucker. In the end, he is the ML."
"Yes, and you shouldn't hit him 'cause he loves you. You can see that from his eyes. But why are you sitting far away from me?"
"I understand now how girls feel when we flirt with them and try to touch them. You know, when he grabbed me from behind and I couldn't move, I panicked—he had way more strength than me."
"Don't worry, Host. He's not gonna eat you. He was just joking... I think."]
Yue knew if he stayed in the water, he wouldn't be able to avoid Hao. That's why he turned around, showing his back toward Hao, stood up, and stepped out of the bathtub.
But as Hao saw those plump butts, he licked his lips and stood up too. Yue quickly grabbed the bathrobe and covered himself with it.
He was about to knot the belt when Hao suddenly wrapped his arms around his waist—those hands were really big.
Hao was resting his chin on Yue's shoulder. Yue could feel Hao's breathing very clearly because Hao's body was pressed against his back, and his hands were wrapped around his stomach.
Just then, Hao took the belt from Yue's small hands and tied it himself.
"I'm sorry I doubted you for poisoning the Empress, even though it wasn't your fault."
Saying that, Hao slowly reached for Yue's tail. As he grabbed it, Yue flinched. But before he could say anything, Hao started to squeeze and rub it.
"Wow, you're so beautiful. Why didn't I see you before? When did we get married, by the way?"
"Your Majesty, behave yourself and don't touch my tail casually."
Yue moved away from Hao while staring at him.
Just then, they heard a knock on the door. It was Song who was knocking.
"Master, your father is calling you to meet him."
Hearing that, Hao decided to ignore it, but Yue didn't. He passed by Hao and opened the door, finding Song standing there.
Since Hao was naked, Yue didn't let Song see the position Hao was in and quickly closed the door.
As soon as he stepped out, he grabbed a bathrobe, then opened the door again. When he opened it, Hao was still in the same position, looking into the mirror.
Yue threw the bathrobe at him and shut the door—it landed directly on Hao's face.
Yue dressed himself and then left to go where the guests were staying.
A few minutes later, Chan arrived with clothes in hand, because Yue had told him to bring some for Hao, since he had taken a bath in Yue's bathroom.
When Yue reached the guest quarters, he saw some beastman knights standing at the door. He entered the room.
There, he saw Bee sitting on the sofa beside their father, crying and wiping his tears with a tissue. Their father was patting Bee's head to comfort him, clearly showing how much he loved him.
"Sob... Father, I thought he was going to kill me. I was so scared, Father."
"Don't worry, my son. I'm here with you. I saw it too—how could he hurt you again?" their father said.
"Father, did you call me?"
As they both heard Yue's voice, the father and son glanced up and saw Yue standing there. Seeing him, their father raised one eyebrow while still comforting Bee.
"Why did you hit your brother Have you forgotten your place?" his father shouted in anger.
Hearing that shout, Bee became happy, thinking now their father was going to teach Yue a lesson.
Yue rolled his eyes and sighed, taking a step forward and sitting down on the sofa.
"Who told you to sit down? Stand up right now!"
Yue looked at his father.
"Am I adopted or something? If that's the case, you should've told me sooner, you old geezer. One leg's already in the grave, and your fire still hasn't faded?"
"What did you say? Is this how you talk to your father?!"
Bee understood from the way Yue was speaking that he'd already lost. It was obvious their father loved Bee more than Yue.
"Father, now he's even disrespecting you too," Bee said.
He thought himself very cunning after doing something like that. He stopped crying and rested his back against the sofa, staring at Yue like he had won some kind of medal or something.
"Look, now even beggars are talking... Mister, why didn't you give any money to your so-called son? Or by any chance, are you poor?" Yue said
"Poor? And me?" His father stroked Bee's hair while smiling. "I've given enough money to my son. There's no need to ask you."
"Really? Then why was Bee searching for money in my bedchamber?"