Book 15: Chapter 3


    Let me tell you this beforehand. I can tell you that Ive never been willing to let you enter this ce, but this is my sons wish, so Im in no position to speak. However, I need to fill you in on some things before you enter.


    Sylvanas stood to one side and checked her clothes. Because her clothes were formed from scales, it was inevitable she was covered in some dust after flying. She also checked to ensure her clothes werent crooked. Vyvyan initially didnt mind, but they were close to the Imperial City of the North then. Vyvyan was not going to allow Sylvanas to fly into the city in her dragon form, so the four of themnded close outside. They could see Ling Yues home from their location.


    Vyvyan watched Sylvanas, who had her head down fixing her clothes and paid her no heed. She was frustrated. She really wanted to throw Sylvanas outside; s, she was worried that the dragon would rampage in her sons North if she got angry, especially since they were close to Ling Yues home. If Ling Yue was hurt, her son might be furious with her. As such, Vyvyan stayed patient and took in a deep breath. She irritably repeated herself.


    Sylvanas raised her head again with a hint of frustration. Annoyed, she said, Speak, I shall listen.


    Forget it. My son will hate you and drive you back to the desert if you make a mistake anyway. Thats none of my business; or rather, thats what Id like to see.


    Vyvyan quickly spun around and walked off. Sylvanas nkly watched her from behind. She belittled Vyvyan, because of her pride and self-esteem as a dragon. However, when she was about to ignore her, she suddenly realised, If I ignore everything now, I might do something that makes my son unhappy. He may then kick me out, and drive me back to the desert That means I will live as I did in the pastAll alone, lying on the boulder, waiting for somebody to pass by. Meanwhile, this woman will be doing that with my son


    No! Please Please tell me What does my son like and dislike. Please Sylvanas leapt over and tightly hugged Vyvyans arm, refusing to let go as she pleaded.


    Sylvanas was a proud dragon just a moment ago, but she was akin to a puppy hugging Vyvyan. Shed basically wag her tail if she had to. There was no such thing as dignity when it came to her son! She had be a mother; she was no longer an ordinary woman. She could give up her life for her child, let alone her dignity. She could do anything for her son!


    Vyvyans mouth crept up into a smile, thinking, Its difficult for me to defeat this dragon one on one, since her dragon scales are seriously annoying, but it appears that she cant match wits with me. If I use my wits, Ill be able to order her around as a pet. Uhm, this dragon can be useful. I might be able to convince her to team up with me to take out Elizabethter on.


    Compared to the dragon, Elizabeth was Vyvyans biggest concern. Always. Moreover, her sons feelings for Elizabeth changed. Perhaps it was because her son was always by her side, which resulted in his feelings for Elizabeth as a mother being faint. He started to develop feelings for Elizabeth, so Elizabeth was her biggest concern. She thought, That woman has always been trying to steal my lover from me, both in the past and again now. Maybe this dragon can test Elizabeth.


    Vyvyan revealed a spooky smile. She turned around to look at nervous Sylvanas. With a soft chuckle, she asked, Didnt you not care?


    Sylvanas gave Vyvyan a pitiful look and emotionally said, I was wrong I am sorry I will listen properly I will listen properly! I really will listen properly! I really will, so please


    Sylvanas was so nervous that she stopped speaking her ownnguage and began to beg Vyvyan in the elvennguage, albeit stuttering. It was the first time Sylvanas sincerely pleaded anyone. Vyvyan felt aplished at the sight of haughty Sylvanas pleading her. Vyvyan seemed as though she just came up with a new idea. She suddenly had the desire to tease Sylvanas.


    All right, then. Firstly, you must never appear in the North in your dragon form, got it? Additionally, you must respect everybody in the pce, including maids. While Im at it, the most important thing is that thisnd belongs to my son, not you and not me. My point is, dont get involved with any of my sons business. If my son doesnt ask for your opinion, dont say anything, got it? One more thing. You must remember to use eating utensils when eating! Use. Eating, Utensils! We arent in the desert. Were in the Imperial Pce here, so if your behaviour is unbing, my son will look bad!


    Truthfully, while Vyvyan said all of that, Sylvanas didnt understand much. She didnt understand politics and, subsequently, didnt understand what Vyvyan meant. At the same time, she had no idea what to do, either. With that said, she did understand some of it, fortunately, and that was to not embarrass her son. She was aware one couldnt let others insult their pride, so she, too, made up her resolve to avoid embarrassing her son. After all, she was his mother.


    Sylvanas couldnt damage her sons pride and dignity, since she was his mother, but she didnt understand what Vyvyan was getting at. Nheless, seeing Vyvyans haughty expression deterred her from admitting that she didnt understand and be subjected to Vyvyans humiliation again. Thus, she nodded to indicate she understood.


    Vyvyans gaze was filled with doubt and bewilderment. She had the impression Sylvanas didnt understand what just happened, but she was cognizant she couldnt clearly exin it, either. The dragon was oblivious to things and had no idea what she should do. Nevertheless, Vyvyan didnt intend to exin anything then, for she suddenly felt it wasnt necessarily a bad thing if Sylvanas wasnt aware of everything. As long as Sylvanas didnt understand anything, she couldnt disrupt her sons rule.


    Although Sylvanas oblivious as to what to do, she was conscious of the fact she was ignorant. So, what should she do? She extended forth her hand and looked at it. She never used kitchen utensils before despite having lived for so long. There was no need for eating utensils in the desert. She just had to rip it apart and chow it down. Since she was suddenly thrust into a ce where people used utensils, she was going to have to learn how to use them. I think Ill be fine just imitating them, she thought.


    Frankly, Vyvyan was still worried. She couldnt shake off the concern that Sylvanas dragon would cause trouble in the Imperial Pce. Sylvanas didnt appear to be the patient type. If she did something destructive to the pce out of anger, Vyvyan, herself, would also be held partially responsible. As such, she checked her surroundings then said, Forget it; forget it. Come here first. This is the home of one of my sons wives. For now, learn how to live from here, but you must know that this is where my sons wife lives, so you are not to get angry under any circumstance, are we clear?!


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    Half an hourter


    Ling Yue nkly looked at the Sylvanas. Liu Yue hid behind her mom and vigntly watched the side of the table. Vyvyan looked at the small fox with a smile. Vyvyan reached out to try and hug Liu Yue, but Liu Yue continued hiding behind her mom. Ling Yue gave Liu Yue a push, and then said, Go on, Liu Yue, let your grandmother see you. I know you havent met Grandmother before, but you will frequently see her from now. She is very gentle, so you dont need to be scared.


    Daddy called Liu Yue.


    Liu Yue quivered when she looked at Vyvyan, but nheless, went over to her. Vyvyan gently picked her up when Liu Yue approached. Vyvyan then pinched Liu Yues small ears and, with a soft giggle, said, Dad will be back, Liu Yue. Dad is still alive. Dad will be back very soon.


    Daddy! Daddy! Liu Yue got excited upon hearing Vyvyan say that, so she then grabbed Vyvyans long ears, startling Ling Yue.


    Elves ears couldnt be touched at ones pleasure. Even Vera and Nona were unlikely to have tugged Vyvyans ears before. However, Vyvyan allowed Liu Yue to fiddle with her ears. She didnt get angry; instead, Vyvyan looked at her with a smile and affectionately stroked Liu Yues furry ears.


    Are you Grandmother, too? Liu Yue hopped out of Vyvyans arms, and then ran over to Sylvanas.


    Liu Yue stretched her hand out to Sylvanas with a smile. Sylvanas froze for a moment. Ling Yue hesitated for a moment then nced over to Vyvyan. Ling Yue used her facial expression and gaze to ask Vyvyan if she could let her daughter approach Sylvanas. Vyvyan wasnt sure, herself. It was unlikely Sylvanas held a child before, so Vyvyan wasnt sure if it would be dangerous for her to hold Liu Yue.


    Sylvanas crouched down and gently picked up Liu Yue. Sylvanas looked more nervous than ever. She appeared as if she was holding her egg. She very carefully let Liu Yue sit on her arm. She didnt even dare to caress Liu Yues face, as she was afraid that her fingers would hurt the young girl.


    Liu Yue scanned Sylvanas out of curiosity. She then touched Sylvanas ears. With a smile, she eximed, This grandmother doesnt have long ears. This grandmother doesnt have long ears! Mom, Mom, look, this Grandmother doesnt have ears! She doesnt have ears!


    Liu Yue!


    Its all right; Its all right!


    Sylvanas warily looked at Liu Yue, but she smiled. She lowered her head to allow Liu Yue to y with her hair. Liu Yue cackled, but Sylvanas smile was far brighter than Liu Yues.