The powerful leader was tough on the outside but soft on the inside; the aloof major general fell fo

"My lord, Ashel must have done it on purpose!"

Xiya looked excited, and seeing Ashel kneeling there humbly, she suddenly felt much more confident.

He loudly accused them.

"It must be because he held a grudge after you spilled the porridge on Ashel last time, so he deliberately spilled the porridge on you this time!"

Cen Li looked down and followed Xi Ya's gaze, and sure enough, he saw a few specks of porridge foam under the hem of his clothes.

If Xiya hadn't said anything, Cen Li wouldn't have even noticed.

It's no wonder he has such good eyesight.

Ashel looked up and saw it too. His pupils trembled for a moment, then returned to calm, as if he were quietly waiting for Cen Li's verdict.

Cen Li bent his index finger and tapped it lightly on the table.

"Ashir, I want to hear what you have to say."

Ash hesitated for a moment when he met the emotionless gaze of the male insect above him.

He slowly clenched his fists and said stiffly, "Punish me, my lord."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Cen Li's eyes, unnoticed by the two insects, before he sneered.

"Okay, then I'll grant your wish."

Xiya's eyes shone with bright joy, like a rooster that had won a battle, and her gaze toward Ashir unconsciously carried a hint of contempt.

"Go to my room and kneel down. I'll think of a good way to punish you later."

Upon hearing this, Xi Ya's expression remained unchanged.

The male lord's room is cleaned daily by robotic insects, so he is rarely allowed to enter.

The only time was when the male insect discovered her and chased her out.

He didn't think much of what Cen Li said.

It was assumed that the ruler had not yet decided how to punish Ash.

Given the tyrant's past temperament, Ashel is unlikely to have an easy time.

West Asia didn't understand the intricacies of the situation, but Ashel knew perfectly well that there was a thick carpet in the lord's room, and kneeling on it would hardly make a difference.

As Ash was leaving, he couldn't help but turn back and stare at the back of Cen Li's head, still unable to understand it.

Has the powerful ruler forgotten this?

"My lord, are you alright?"

"I hope Ash didn't burn you?"

After Ashel left, Sia approached Cen Li and asked with concern.

He pulled out a few tissues from the table, pretending to wipe away the stain for Cen Li.

"Ashir, how could he treat you like this? He has no sense of his place, daring to be so disrespectful to his lord!"

"I've never seen such a bold and ruthless female servant!"

Xiya was putting eye drops on Cen Li.

Cen Liping's straight eyes revealed a hint of coldness as he grabbed Xi Ya's wrist in mid-air.

I took a tissue and wiped my clothes clean.

West Asia felt somewhat awkward seeing the cold attitude of the powerful ruler and was just about to try to make amends.

The next second, Cen Li looked over and gave a cold warning.

"Stop gossiping."

"Didn't I warn you already? Or are you trying to teach me how to do things? If there's a next time, you'll take the punishment in Ash's place!"

Xi Ya became terrified, and her rosy lips instantly turned white from biting them.

"My lord... that's certainly not what I meant."

"No bug can hinder your thinking."

Xiya ate the meal hastily, fearing that Cen Li would really make him take Ash's place in punishment.

He couldn't even imagine how painful that whip would be.

I just want to finish my meal quickly and get as far away from the male ruler as possible.

Cen Li went upstairs and opened the door, where he saw the female insect kneeling quietly.

Ashleigh had keen hearing and became alert when he heard footsteps coming upstairs.

The moment the door was opened.

He tensed up instantly, unable to stop thinking about how the powerful ruler would punish him.

Is it whipping, kneeling as punishment, or humiliation?

After waiting for a while, there was still no movement.

Ashel looked on without making a sound.

Cen Li acted as if he hadn't seen him, walking straight past him and maneuvering his wheelchair to the bedside.

Cen Li braced himself against the wheelchair, as if trying to stand up.

Ash hesitated for a moment before speaking, "My lord, do you need my help?"

"unnecessary."

A crisp and concise answer.

Cen Li's leg should heal in the next couple of days, possibly as suddenly as it did today.

Since Cen Li arrived in this strange insectoid world, he had almost forgotten what it felt like to walk on two legs with ease.

Walking like a normal insect—how tempting that must be for Cen Li right now!

Cen Li sighed, recalling how he used to rely on the help of robotic insects to complete tasks such as bathing and dressing.

Soon he would no longer need any insects' help.

My legs only feel a slight tingling or numbness when I'm standing upright.

Cen Li braced himself on the edge of the bed, his forearms straight, and with a turn, sat steadily on the bed.

His movements showed no sign of any leg ailment.

"Wake me up in an hour."

Ashel waited and waited, and finally heard Cen Li's instructions.

He responded, and then he saw Cen Li lift the blanket, and then... and then cover himself up?

They seem to be getting ready to sleep.

A hint of confusion flashed in Ash's eyes.

Cen Li fell asleep quickly, and soon, the quiet space was filled with the sound of soft breathing.

He had been sleeping on his back, but when Ash looked over again, the dark blankets covered Cen Li's delicate face, which was facing him directly.

The male insect has its eyes closed, red lips and white teeth, and clear, bright features.

At this moment, Ashel could not see the coldness that often emanated from his eyes.

Surprisingly, Cen Li looked rather... well-behaved when he was asleep?

The moment the thought popped into his head, Ashel was startled by himself.

How could he have such a thought?!

What a ridiculous idea...

How could male insects be associated with the word "well-behaved"?

After hearing the notification sound indicating that his humiliation level had increased, Cen Li fell asleep without any burden.

The system didn't try to stop it either.

How can this not be considered completing a task?

Before falling asleep, Cen Li was still thinking how dedicated he was!

An hour later.

Ashel looked at the sleeping male insect, hesitated for a moment, and tentatively called out.

After calling out twice, the male ruler remained fast asleep, only his eyebrows furrowed slightly, as if he had been disturbed.

Seeing this, Ashel stood up, hesitated, and walked to the bedside, looking at Cen Li sleeping peacefully.

A thought flashed through my mind.

Ashel seemed to know the lord's intention: to have him wake him up, and then punish him after being disturbed.

Ashleigh was lost in thought, feeling that this was the answer closest to the truth.

He wondered, why did the powerful ruler need to go through such a roundabout way to punish him?

He leaned down, got close to Cen Li's ear, and called out twice more.

If he woke up the male ruler a few minutes later, he would still be punished for some reason, so he simply went along with the male ruler's wishes.

A quick and decisive action saves us from overthinking.