Chapter 303 : A Rose Wedding 29 (2/2)

By the time Xi Yin got up the next day, it was nearly noon. He propped himself up into a sitting position. There was no one beside him, but his clothes were already put on properly.

Thinking about last night caused Xi Yin’s face to burn slightly. After a brief while, just as he was about to get out of bed, Shi Sheng entered the room.

“You’re up. I thought you were going to sleep till the afternoon.” Shi Sheng wore a contented expression. “How ‘bout another round, hun?”

Xi Yin, “…” ‘Is there any meaning in teasing me?’

When Shi Sheng saw Xi Yin sitting up on the bed with a bedhead, still somewhat bleary, she had no words to describe how cute she found him.

“Really wanna hide you from everyone else.” Shi Sheng walked over and leapt on him. She then messed around with him for a bit, which he humoured. Once she was done, he hugged her and lay back on the bed.

He’d never had this feeling before. The feeling that there’d always be someone waiting there for him when he woke up, who’d mess around with him. It didn’t feel so lonely anymore when there was always someone by his side within arm’s reach.

……

The selection for a new monarch tonight didn’t occur as scheduled, instead it was brought forward.

When Shi Sheng received this news from Rui Yi over the phone, she rushed over to the castle from yesterday with Xi Yin. This time, no one dared to stop her, and she was able to smoothly make her way over.

“Lil princess.” Rui Yi appeared from somewhere, but his expression soon changed. “You guys…”

He could smell Xi Yin’s scent on his little princess.

Once a vampire had confirmed their spouse, they would mark them with their scent. It was like symbol of proof the other was theirs.

Rui Yi glared spitefully at Xi Yin, who merely pursed his lips in a light smile.

Rui Yi harrumphed before turning to look at Shi Sheng. “There’s been an unforeseen development. Let’s head over to where Father is, first.”

Once she heard them describe the situation, Shi Sheng knew something was about to go down.

The sea of roses near the castle had gone up in flames. A large swath had turned into a blazing conflagration.

And the result of this fire was the birth of a new ruler.

There were records kept by the vampire race about a prophecy:

Rebirth from flames

the monarch arrives.

Bringing new dawn

Welcoming new life.

As the situation these few years wasn’t looking bright for vampires, many believed in this prophecy and waited expectantly for a new ruler to bring them a new life—to bring them hope.

And someone really had emerged from that conflagration. Those who had believed in the prophecy acknowledged their new ruler on the spot.

The selection for tonight hence turned into a coronation ceremony.

Remembering that she had seen the FL-sama last night… Shi Sheng reckoned some dog blood was going to be splashed around.

“Lil princess, why do you think that old codger Fei Qi acknowledged the new ruler? He covets that position a lot…” This was what puzzled Rui Yi the most.

Had Fei Qi not set the example, there probably wouldn’t have been that many vampires acknowledging their new ruler who appeared from nowhere.

“Perhaps she’s the one he’s been waiting for.” Shi Sheng’s lips rose as she spoke without care.

Rui Yi frowned. “What do you mean, lil princess?”

Shi Sheng shrugged. “It’s just a guess.”

It was pure conjecture based on her imagination. After writing so much dog blood into her stories, she was able to guess how the plot would develop from here without much effort.

But she wasn’t going to tell Rui Yi. After all, she had nothing to base her conjectures on.

Rui Yi gave Shi Sheng a suspicious glance but only got an ‘I would love to help, but I’m unable to do so’ look in return.

More vampires were present than the day before. Even the vampire hunters were all here.

Fei Qi came in late with some others and walked up to the stage at the front of the room.

“Everyone, silence!”

Once everyone had settled down, Fei Qi continued, “I believe all of you are aware of the reason for being invited here earlier than expected. Yes, indeed, our new Queen has been born! Her arrival was heralded by the prophecy—she is destined to be our Queen! If anyone has any questions, please ask them later. For now, let us welcome our new Queen…”