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Chapter 181 – Brutal Beastman Marshal vs. White Lotus, Black Lotus, Pitiful Plant Prince (08)
Mu Jin nodded and responded considerately, “I understand. I overheard everything just now. Marshal, don’t worry about me. Go and handle your duties; I’ll be fine.” He even gave a reassuring smile after speaking.
Seeing Mu Jin’s thoughtfulness, Cromwell reached out and ruffled his hair. The smile on Mu Jin’s face warmed Cromwell’s heart, and he couldn’t resist pulling him into a tight embrace and kissing him passionately. Only when he felt he had kissed Mu Jin enough did he finally let go.
Knowing the urgency of the situation, Cromwell looked at the blushing Mu Jin, whose face was as red as a tomato, with tender eyes. He gave him a few more instructions to rest early and to contact Wilson if he needed anything, before reluctantly leaving the room.
After Cromwell left, a sly smile appeared on Mu Jin’s face. He knew his lover was already smitten with him. From the very first meeting, Cromwell’s familiar demeanor indicated that he had fallen in love at first sight, which was exactly what Mu Jin had anticipated.
As for today’s incident with the second prince, Mu Jin had deliberately revealed it. Although the original character was cunning, he maintained a facade of innocence, and Mu Jin didn’t mind using this to his advantage.
Playing the fool to catch the tiger was a tactic Mu Jin was familiar with, having used it in many worlds. He was confident he could maintain this persona. Even if his lover discovered his true nature later, Mu Jin wasn’t worried.
He believed that even if he were a thorny carnivorous plant, his lover would still cherish him.
It was essential to take preemptive action to prevent future problems. If Cromwell discovered on his own that Mu Jin was connected to the second prince, it would be harder to explain.
Unfortunately, the sudden emergency forced Cromwell to rush to the battlefield on their wedding night. Mu Jin had hoped to enjoy a romantic night together.
Feeling a bit disappointed, Mu Jin pouted. Staring at the closed door, he felt a hint of dissatisfaction. However, giving Cromwell some time to sort things out might not be bad.
Based on the conversation between Cromwell and Wilson in the dressing room before the wedding, it seemed the rumors were true, and Cromwell knew little about him.
Considering Cromwell’s past controlling nature, Mu Jin expected that once he realized Mu Jin was his true love, he would want to learn everything about him in detail.
So, for a couple who had just met and immediately married, a buffer period might be beneficial.
In the original timeline, there was mention of the Zerg invading the Beastman Empire around this time.
However, this battle seemed to be a mere test, and the enemy would retreat soon. Cromwell would return in a few days. Having already waited this long, Mu Jin could wait a bit longer.
Thinking about that fiery kiss and savoring the scent of his beloved, Mu Jin walked over to the wardrobe with a serious expression and took out his lover’s pajamas. Although the pajamas looked like a child wearing adult clothes on Mu Jin, with the hem almost reaching his knees, he didn’t mind at all.
He contentedly inhaled the lingering scent of his lover from the fabric and didn’t bother putting on the pants. With his bare legs, he climbed onto the soft bed and soon drifted into a sweet dream.
Meanwhile, Mu Jin didn’t know that before leaving, Cromwell had specifically sought out Wilson, instructing him to meet all of Mu Jin’s needs. Cromwell emphasized that everything provided should be of the highest quality and particularly reminded Wilson to provide Mu Jin with the dew that plant people favor.
When Wilson heard this, a shrewd light flashed in his eyes. Seeing his master going to such lengths, he clearly understood Cromwell’s feelings towards this prince from the Plant Empire.
The old beastman chuckled inwardly but didn’t expose Cromwell. He just nodded with a smile, assuring him that he would take care of everything before seeing Cromwell off at the door.
Cromwell’s attitude was a clear signal. Wilson had originally thought that if Cromwell didn’t like the little prince from the Plant Empire, he could at least ensure the prince lived comfortably in the mansion. As long as Mu Jin remained obedient and didn’t play any tricks, Wilson was willing to accept this innocent and cute child. The Marshal’s mansion certainly wouldn’t mind having one more person to feed.
But seeing Cromwell’s attitude, it was clear that he cherished Mu Jin as a lifelong partner. Now, Mu Jin had indeed become the master of the Marshal’s mansion in Wilson’s eyes.
Though Wilson appeared to be just a butler, he wasn’t someone from Cromwell’s father’s side but rather from his unseen grandfather’s side, making him a significant figure.
Cromwell’s grandfather was an exceptional head of the family, and as his right-hand man, Wilson was no less capable. Having lived for so many years, he had seen all kinds of people.
He knew that Mu Jin, as a prince of the Plant Empire, might not be as innocent as he seemed, but this didn’t affect Wilson’s favorable impression of him. He found Mu Jin to be a very likable child without any roots in the Beastman Empire.
Cromwell disliked political scheming, so having such an adorable and background-less Marshal’s wife in the mansion was obviously beneficial.
Recalling Mu Jin’s initial fear of Cromwell, Wilson decided he needed to work harder to change the Marshal’s intimidating image in the prince’s mind, helping him to genuinely accept Cromwell as his husband.
Thus, when Mu Jin woke up the next day and went to the dining room after freshening up, he noticed that his breakfast had reached a new level of quality.
Feeling puzzled, he looked at Wilson, who immediately smiled and said, “These are the Marshal’s orders. He instructed that everything provided to you must be the best.”
“The Marshal himself doesn’t care for such luxuries, but he hopes that you, Your Highness, can live more comfortably. That’s why he specifically instructed me to prepare these things. Before he left, he emphasized that we should obtain the dew that plant people favor, which shows how much he cares for you.”
As expected, after hearing these words, the little one in front of him blushed immediately. Wilson smiled kindly, not wanting Mu Jin to feel too embarrassed, and said, “Why don’t you try and see if these suit your taste?”
Mu Jin blushed slightly upon hearing this, looking somewhat anxious as he eyed the beautiful glass pitcher in front of him. Wilson poured the liquid into his cup. The water in the cup was clear and transparent, but as a plant person, Mu Jin could sense a sweet fragrance within it.
This was the renowned dew from the dense forests of the Beastman Empire, not just ordinary morning dew but a special spring water that was highly nourishing for plants.
Only the nobles of the Plant Empire could enjoy it. Although it wasn’t extremely expensive, it wasn’t something commoners could easily access. Mu Jin had never tasted it before, but he had heard about it.
Mu Jin didn’t expect that after just one meeting, Cromwell would instruct the butler to take such good care of him. Feeling a warm sensation in his heart, Mu Jin took a small sip of the dew. The water, rich in nutrients and sweetness, made him feel very comfortable.
He felt his entire body relax, as if all his pores had opened up. Indeed, plants love water. Knowing that this was specially prepared by his lover, Mu Jin drank it with extra care. He sipped it slowly, a sweet expression appearing on his face, but he didn’t forget to acknowledge the efforts of Wilson, who had been taking such good care of him.
With a polite smile, Mu Jin shyly said, “Grandpa Wilson, would you like to try some? This dew is really delicious.”
Wilson noticed how Mu Jin cherished the dew while drinking it and felt even more touched when he offered to share. The old beastman shook his head and replied, “Thank you, Your Highness, but we beastmen can’t appreciate the special qualities of dew. For us, drinking it is no different from drinking regular water. It’s best that you enjoy it since it is so beneficial for plant people.”
Mu Jin nodded, understanding his point, and didn’t insist. After thoroughly enjoying the delightful dew, Mu Jin felt refreshed and completely relaxed.
After breakfast, Wilson accompanied Mu Jin for a walk in the garden. Their conversation naturally revolved around Cromwell. As Wilson subtly praised the Marshal, Mu Jin couldn’t help but smile, finding the old butler endearing.
Wilson’s compliments were tactful and skillful, but for someone as experienced as Mu Jin, the underlying intention was clear.
However, this didn’t stop him from playing along. Knowing how loyal Wilson was to Cromwell made Mu Jin even happier.
When Wilson recounted Cromwell’s heroic deeds in a certain battle, Mu Jin immediately put on a look of admiration and said, “Really? The Marshal is truly amazing! With the frequent invasions of the insect tribes over the years, if not for Marshal Cromwell, this continent would struggle to maintain its current peace.”
Wilson smiled proudly in response. What Mu Jin said was not an exaggeration. Although the plant people had their own defensive capabilities, the main combat force against the insect tribes had always come from the Beastman Empire.