Beast King'S Crippled Mate novel Chapter 114

Chapter 114: Chapter 114: We are not friends

Swan’s hand, which was holding the teacup, trembled slightly when Long Xiurong mentioned her status as the Beast King’s bride.

She knew Long Xiurong only stated the fact, but it was still a bitter pill for her to swallow.

Long Xiurong braced herself in case Princess Swan got offended, as it seemed that Princess Swan and the Beast King were pretty much exclusive and in love with each other.

"That... I understand. I never told him to exclude you either," Swan replied.

"R-really?" Long Xiurong was astonished. She thought that Princess Swan would be selfish, and wanted His Majesty all for herself, which Long Xiurong found to be understandable.

After all, Long Xiurong would probably do the same. She would be selfish and want His Majesty to stay loyal only to her. _{freeweɓnovel.cѳm}

"Yes, I understand his curse and never tell him to ignore you. I’m sorry if he did that, as I am merely one of his wives, and in the end, he has all the right to decide," Swan said.

"I... understand that as well..." Long Xiurong lowered her head. She had accepted the fact that she would never be bedded by her husband because the Beast King only loved one woman. "It’s okay, Princess. After I heard what you two did last night, I understand that you two are in love. I never intend to force myself into the relationship."

"... I’m so sorry..." Swan felt conflicted.

She felt bad for Long Xiurong who had been ignored. But if Gale ever spent the night in his new bride’s room, Swan would probably cry herself to sleep.

’No, it would be worse. I know that...’ Swan told herself. ’I would probably pray to the Goddess to take me, or let me leave, far from this castle so I will never have to see Gale’s face anymore...’

"No, no, don’t be sorry. You can’t force a man to love you. I just didn’t expect His Majesty to be so upfront about it," Long Xiurong smiled bitterly. "I just hope that His Majesty won’t kick me out. What I said about me getting executed if he ever sent me back is true. That’s the custom in the Eastern Long Dynasty, as I will be seen as a disgrace."

"That—I promise that you will be taken care of," Swan assured. "I will make sure that Gale—I mean, His Majesty, won’t kick you out."

"T-thank you, Princess. You are very kind," Long Xiurong said gratefully. "But... I still stand strong on my decision. I’m not here to take anyone’s side, be it you or Lady Jade’s."

"I never told you to take sides," Swan sighed. "I just want to make sure that you are more careful with her. She is not your friend, neither am I. I don’t think you’d want to be friends with a woman who is favored by your husband, right?"

"That—I—" Long Xiurong was speechless yet again because Princess Swan was correct.

Even if Princess Swan turned out to be a kind person, she wouldn’t want to get too close with her, because it made her bitter knowing that she would never get the chance to be with the Beast King because of her.