A top-tier gigolo, teased by a cool and aloof general, turns warm.

"He is my queen, and he can only stay by my side."

Robert's voice suddenly rose, and the anger it revealed was impossible for the insect to ignore.

"Heh, don't think I don't know what you're up to. You have no share in any of Mu Xi's assets."

"You yourself have failed in your duties as a ruler, yet you question my filial piety as a son. Isn't that utterly ridiculous!"

Shi Yu did not accept such unfounded accusations.

Unable to hold back any longer, he voiced the dissatisfaction that had been pent up in his heart for so long.

If he hadn't arrived in time, the female father would probably have already turned into a beast.

Everything he did stemmed from his love for Chris and his responsibility to his family; he never asked for anything in return.

"How did I fail to fulfill my duties as a virtuous leader?"

When Shi Yu questioned him, Robert sneered.

The smile seemed both mocking and a cover for guilt.

He certainly knew that in some aspects, he had indeed failed to fulfill his responsibilities as a great ruler.

But he would never allow a lower-ranking male insect to be so presumptuous in front of him and challenge his authority.

This piece of trash dares to openly question me here; he's utterly ignorant of his own limitations.

Robert was thinking to himself that he absolutely couldn't let Shi Yu off easily today; he had to teach him a lesson.

Otherwise, this kid will definitely take advantage of Chris's status and do whatever he wants outside.

"Your female ruler's mental energy is in a state of chaos, yet you don't provide him with mental guidance, and instead suspect he has worms outside—it's utterly absurd!"

Shi Yu stared intently at the other person with deep, undisguised disdain.

Chris went to suppress the Wu tribe's rebellion, and he absolutely could not hold them back from the rear; he had to protect his mother.

Robert snorted coldly.

He exuded an air of superiority, especially now that his face had darkened, creating a powerful pressure that made the insect tremble with fear.

"Mu Xi, as the master, is ruthless and poisoned a pregnant maid. I spared him from being forced to leave the house with nothing because of our past relationship."

He glanced at Mu Xi on the bed, his eyes filled with disappointment.

"The female father was framed by insects. He is firmly in the position of female ruler. His son is the youngest general in the empire. There is no reason for him to poison the female servant."

Although Shi Yu did not know the full picture, he firmly believed that this could not possibly have been done by the female father.

He remained calm and analyzed the situation with composure.

"The female father was once a war god. Eliminating a female servant without anyone knowing would be a piece of cake for him. How could he possibly let the insects find a way to do it?"

Robert's gaze was cold and serious, seemingly concealing a subtle probing intent.

Immediately, his expression turned extremely cold, as if covered by a layer of ice.

"All the evidence points to Musi."

His voice was deep and stern, filled with barely suppressed anger.

"Arthur and Allen witnessed the entire process of him poisoning the food; this is an undeniable fact."

"And it was precisely because of his vicious heart that my Aruo..."

Robert's voice trembled slightly, "Two lives lost..."

"Your Aruo?"

Shi Yu suddenly interrupted him, a mocking smile curving his lips.

"How intimately you address me! However, you seem to have forgotten something important: who is your queen?"

These words were like a sharp sword, piercing Robert's heart and instantly turning his face extremely ugly.

Shi Yu didn't care whether he lived or died; he went straight for his lungs.

"You said Arthur and Allen witnessed it firsthand, so why didn't they stop it at the time?"

A member of Congress, unable to catch the real culprit, instead takes his anger out on innocent bystanders.

As the other party continued to question him, Robert's face gradually turned pale.

Only now did he realize how cruel he had been to Muxi during this time.

There are indeed suspicious circumstances surrounding Aruo's death.

What was he thinking at that time?

She felt that Mu Xi had failed in his duty and had not managed the household well, which was why she took all her anger out on him and hurt him without restraint.

Since it's already happened, let's just keep making this mistake!

Robert reverted to his usual indifference; it was impossible for him to apologize to the female insect.

"You've said so much, but there's no evidence to prove Mu Xi's innocence."

"My female father was incredibly unlucky to have married a male like you who can't distinguish right from wrong!"

Shi Yu's eyes grew increasingly cold.

His deep eyes were swirling with emotion, as if he wanted to stare two holes through the other person.

He clenched his fists instinctively.

In the quiet air, the faint cracking of knuckles could be heard.

"You saved me when I was little..."

Muxi's voice was slightly weak.

Having just experienced a nightmare, his face was ashen and bloodless.

He clutched the thin blanket tightly to his body, as if it were his last shred of dignity and respect.

Upon hearing his female father's voice, Shi Yu's face immediately lit up with joy.

He walked quickly to the bedside, his eyes filled with concern that seemed almost tangible, almost overflowing.

His voice was deep and husky, carrying a seductive power.

"Father, I'm so glad you're alright. I've come to take you home."

Musi's eyes welled up with tears, and she nodded vigorously. "Good boy, let's go home."

"Mu Xi, he's being a foolish junior, and you're just going along with it. What home are you talking about? Your home is right here."

Robert sneered.

His icy gaze swept over them, filled with undisguised hatred.

Musi looked at Robert, and felt another pang of pain in her heart.

It had been a long time since he had heard the male ruler call him "Xi Xi".

This affectionate nickname, once exclusive to them, has now become so unfamiliar.

Muxi's eyes were sore and swollen.

Tears welled up in his eyes, but he desperately held them back.

Even after all these years, he still couldn't understand why Robert had suddenly become so cold.

Even if someone's feelings have changed and they no longer love you, there should always be a reason, right?

But Robert never gave him an explanation, only accusing him of being unreasonable.

Mu Xi forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, filled with endless desolation.

"My lord, this is your home, and I am just an insignificant tenant."

You have never believed me. Over the years, you have taken in one female servant or slave after another. Have I ever made things difficult for any of them?

Mu Xi's voice was hoarse, and her questioning revealed a deep despair.

Meeting Robert's cold gaze, he felt as if his heart was being torn apart, experiencing excruciating pain.

"Muxi, you're not a sixteen or seventeen-year-old anymore. Stop being so unreasonable, okay?"

Musi tasted the salty bitterness of tears.

This is just another unreasonable tantrum.

His marriage was a joke.

After a while, he heard his own voice.

"Fine, I'll leave with nothing."

Robert spoke coldly, his anger barely contained.

"You said it yourself, don't come back crying and begging me later."

I will never look back.