The Darling of Heaven Owns a Rip-off Shop

Tianmiao looked at Yi Lan and smiled slightly, nodding at her, signaling her not to be nervous.

Yi Lan, of course, knew why Tianmiao, who wasn’t originally supposed to be there, appeared, because he was there to save her.

Facing Tianmiao’s gaze, infinite courage welled up in Yi Lan’s heart.

”Yi Lan, let me ask you, what are your thoughts on Bai He?” The Queen Mother asked coldly, looking at Yi Lan, who was kneeling in the center of the main hall.

”I used to dislike him, but superficially got along for the sake of appearances. Now I resent him, because his reckless behavior has brought disaster to me and also caused trouble for my master.” Yi Lan spoke loudly while kneeling on the ground.

Bai He looked at Yi Lan with a face full of shock, painfully and passionately saying, ”Yi Lan, my feelings for you...”

”How dare you! The Queen Mother did not ask you, and you dare to speak on your own!” Gold Star Taibai reprimanded.

”Insolent! Did I ask you a question?” The Queen Mother, reminded by Gold Star Taibai, realized that a mere Bai He dared to offend her dignity like this, and she flew into a rage.

Tianmiao watched the furious Queen Mother, with bright eyes and a face full of admiration.

For some reason, the Queen Mother felt a bit elated when faced with Tianmiao’s gaze.

Bai He, startled, prostrated on the ground.

”Yi Lan, continue speaking,” the Queen Mother said, not shaking the round fan anymore, but still holding it without putting it down.

”That day, Bai He lured me out under the guise of the moon rabbit, intercepted me on my way to the Guanghan Palace, and tried to give me something. I refused, but he suddenly placed his hand on my shoulder and said some crazy things to me. Just then, a patrol of Heavenly Soldiers passed by and misunderstood the situation.” Yi Lan’s thoughts became clearer, and her words sharper.

The Queen Mother looked at Bai He: ”Bai He, is what Yi Lan said true?”

”I thought I could move Yi Lan, I didn’t mean to deceive, I just deeply cared for her...” Bai He looked wounded, but before he could finish, the Queen Mother interrupted.

”I only asked if Yi Lan’s statement is true!” the Queen Mother shouted angrily.

Tianmiao watched the angry Queen Mother, her hands held to her chest, her pretty face full of smiles.

The Jade Emperor glanced at Tianmiao, then looked at the smirking Queen Mother, unable to resist yelling loudly: ”Bai He, just answer what the Queen Mother asked, don’t say unnecessary things.”

Tianmiao looked at the Jade Emperor and smiled at him.

”Answer quickly!” The Jade Emperor urged, shouting at Bai He again.

”Yes.” Bai He painfully answered with one word.

Bai Hua Xian twitched her lips. She hadn’t intended to plead from the start because she knew the temperaments of the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother; the more one pleaded, the harsher the punishment might be. Her original plan was to coldly reprimand Bai He and Yi Lan for their frivolous behavior, then request the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother to severely punish the two, hoping for a slim chance of survival. However, the current situation was entirely beyond her expectations and plans.

Bai Hua Xian glanced at Tianmiao. Everything had turned out this way because of the intervention of this little radish spirit. At this rate, only Bai He would be punished, while Yi Lan would remain unharmed. Seeing the way the Jade Emperor looked at Tianmiao, Bai Hua Xian gritted her teeth, wondering if being beautiful allows one to do whatever they desire? Previously, the Jade Emperor showed favoritism towards Chang’e, and now a little demon even more beautiful than Chang’e has the Jade Emperor captivated. She dared not harbor resentment towards the Jade Emperor for being lustful, directing all her blame towards Tianmiao instead.

(See the Author’s Note)