Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 302

Chapter 302: Accepting the punishment.

Peng Xiu’s eyes flicked to the cake crumbs scattered across the small table, a look of disgust flashing across her face. She turned her gaze to Xiang Yu, her voice laced with a thin veneer of politeness. "Don’t forget what you promised me, brother."

Xiang Yu, genuinely puzzled, raised an eyebrow. "And what might that be?"

Peng Xiu’s smile stiffened, but she maintained her composure. "Brother, why are you like this? Just because Han Xin is your attendant doesn’t mean you should abuse him. You promised me that after he receives the rest of the punishment on your behalf tomorrow, you would hand him over to me. Don’t tell me you’re going back on your word."

The memory clicked into place for Xiang Yu. Peng Xiu had been relentless in her efforts to have Han Xin serve her instead. The Xiang Yu of this world had steadfastly refused to let Han Xin go. At one point, he had promised Peng Xiu that after Han Xin took the punishment for an accident that Xiang Yu had caused he would hand him over. It was an accident that destroyed ten mechs in the lower city and nearly killed one of the best mech pilots in their class. But, true to form, Xiang Yu had not followed through.

In reality, the accident had been orchestrated by Peng Xiu, not a misjudgment on Xiang Yu’s part. Yet, Xiang Yu had borne the blame, and Han Xin had been made to suffer the consequences.

Peng Xiu had indeed managed to embarrass Xiang Yu with the mech accident, once again tarnishing his reputation in front of the Republic. However, she hadn’t anticipated her father’s unexpected support for Xiang Yu, allowing Han Xin to take the punishment on his behalf. Xiang Yu’s lips curled into a sly smile as he recalled this twist of fate.

"Sure, I am a man of my word after all," Xiang Yu said, his voice dripping with malice.

Peng Xiu noticed the smile and felt a chill run down her spine. She couldn’t fathom what Xiang Yu was plotting. "Good," she replied, trying to maintain her composure. "And where is Han Xin? I haven’t seen him in a while."

Xiang Yu shrugged nonchalantly. "Do I look like I have a leash on him?" he sneered.

Peng Xiu struggled to contain her anger, her fists clenching at her sides. She swallowed her frustration and said, "If he is hurt, I won’t let you go."

Xiang Yu’s sneer deepened. "Show yourself out of my palace grounds."

Peng Xiu’s smile was tight as she turned to the twins. "Goodbye," she said, her voice strained. She then walked away, her elegant dress swishing with each step. As she left, she spoke to her attendant in a low voice. "Find out how those two got here and what they want from that bastard."

"Yes, Your Highness," the attendant replied, following closely behind.

Once Peng Xiu was out of sight, Lian turned to Xiang Yu, her eyes filled with concern. "Master, are you really going to give up Brother Xin?"

Mei chimed in, her voice trembling. "Master, she is so evil. We can’t let her get her hands on Brother Xin."

Xiang Yu took another sip of his tea, the warmth calming his nerves. "I will handle it," he said firmly.

The twins exchanged worried glances but nodded, trusting Xiang Yu’s judgment. As they settled back into their seats, the tension slowly dissipated.