158: The white-haired loli who changed tracks

Shang Wan Ning, dressed in a 'Phoenix Robe with Full Skirt', quickly sat inside the spacious carriage. She then gently patted the empty space beside her, signaling Big Dog to obediently lie down at her feet.

"Sit properly! Later, go to the Bloodstain Pool yourself and reflect on 'Why doesn't This Empress give out wages?'"

"Woof!" Big Dog drooped his head.

Immediately after, Shang Wan Ning looked up, her gaze sharp as she stared at the honor guard carrying the sedan up ahead.

"Return to Wei Ran Residence."

"Yes!"

The group moved in a hurry, their steps orderly as they sped towards the direction of Wei Ran Residence.

The carriage the Empress rode in had a unique shape; its floor plan was shaped like the character ' convex', divided into front and back sections separated by an exquisite window in the middle.

The carriage featured a single-shaft, two-wheel design. The shaft was straight and slender, while the wheels were massive and sturdy, steadily supporting the body as it moved forward.

Even more striking was that the ones pulling the carriage were actually six ink-colored, extraordinarily majestic Netherworld Fiery Steeds—galloping with vigorous, powerful strides, pulling the carriage all the way.

Barriers were set up around the carriage, which not only served as protection but also added a touch of nobility to the entire vehicle.

The rear door was crafted from heavy Gloomy Epiphyllum Wood, carved with intricate flower of the other shore patterns, appearing solemn and elegant.

Inside the center of the carriage was a simplified Jade Bureau Seat; its color was warm as jade, emitting a faint purple luster... At this moment, Shang Wan Ning was stroking Big Dog's fluffy head, murmuring to herself: "Tudor, slow down."

Hearing this, the honor guard commander Tudor hurriedly replied: "Yes, Your Majesty."

[Let This Empress calm down first; holding in too much anger easily leads to mammary gland hyperplasia!]

It turned out that today was a rare day off, and Shang Wan Ning was in a pleasant mood. She had specifically put on the 'Phoenix Robe with Full Skirt' hand-embroidered by Sister Meng and Ming Xuan.

Leading a majestic honor guard to tour and inspect various parts of the Netherworld, she wanted to fully enjoy being an Empress.

Otherwise, she felt that being this Empress was like Sun Wukong being crushed under the Five-Finger Mountain—it was simply too stifling.

[Ultimately, every day is about annoying requests for money!!!]

[Any 'Emperor' would be annoyed as hell.]

As a result, less than two hours after going out, her interest shattered into pieces with a 'clatter'... Wei Ran Residence, Third Floor Bedroom.

Shang Wan Ning gently pushed open the door to the White-Haired Loli's boudoir, which was permeated with a hint of milky fragrance.

At a glance, she saw a small and exquisite cat demon sitting upright in a chair.

She was reading a book titled "On How to Woo a Goddess" with rapt attention.

Chen Yu's adult-like gaze: "Hehehe..."

*Slurp slurp...*

Perhaps because she was too engrossed and focused, even the slight sound of the bedroom door slowly opening failed to catch the White-Haired Loli's attention at all.

Time passed second by second, and there was still no movement.

Just then, a cold hand with a trace of chilliness was silently placed on the White-Haired Loli's soft head.

In an instant, the White-Haired Loli felt like she'd been hit by an electric shock; her tail shot up with a 'shook' sound, and she snapped back to her senses.

"Darling!" A smile of mixed surprise and joy blossomed on Chen Yu's face as she cheered and tightly hugged Shang Wan Ning's slender waist.

She happily shouted: "Your Majesty, you're back from your inspection!"

Looking at the White-Haired Loli now, the tail behind her bottom was like a dandelion swaying in the wind, wagging excitedly from side to side~ spraying seeds.

And the pair of playful and cute cat ears on her head twitched incessantly along with her joyful mood.

*Zzt!* Facing such an adorable and pitiable cat demon loli.

The raging fire originally burning in Shang Wan Ning's heart was instantly extinguished as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over it, vanishing without a trace.

[Wow, the cat demon series is simply so cute it's lethal!]

[No, I must be calm, I must stay calm. Don't forget, This Empress came here to demand an explanation!]

"Let go of This Empress!" Shang Wan Ning pretended to pull a long face, looking displeased.

Chen Yu looked up at the sound, "Meow meow meow..."

Her cheeks were flushed like rosy clouds, looking like a little kitten that allowed others to bully it, gazing at Shang Wan Ning pitiably.

"No!" Chen Yu said coquettishly, her hands actually gripping tighter.

Shang Wan Ning's gaze moved with her actions to the pair of cat ears on top of Chen Yu's head.

These cat ears were made so lifelike, it was as if they were real.

Shang Wan Ning couldn't help but frown and ask: "This is too realistic. Just how much cat fur did you pluck to make a pair of ears like this?"

"Uh... well! Yu Yu didn't pluck any cat~ fur." Chen Yu blinked her eyes, trying to bluff her way through.

"Is that so?" Shang Wan Ning's face darkened, clearly not believing her excuse.

Seeing this, Chen Yu, like a naughty child caught doing something wrong, habitually lowered her head to hide her guilt, muttering softly: "Actually... actually, what I plucked was dog fur."

"Hmph, as expected, it was your doing!"

Shang Wan Ning snorted coldly, understanding clearly in her heart.

At this time, Chen Yu seemed to want to change the subject. She took a step, spreading her legs slightly, and then said timidly: "Sister, our family is a proper company. Providing employees with the five insurances, one housing fund, and social security is a very normal thing."

Shang Wan Ning still showed no expression, her cold eyes staring straight at the person in front of her as she responded coldly.

"Heh, This Empress is not a greedy, stingy, and exploitative landlord who can keep skinning people endlessly." (,,ಡωಡ,,)

"Don't you know? The Iron-Haired Dog tribe's monthly budget is in a terrible state of being severely overspent several times over."

Speaking to this point, Shang Wan Ning paused, then continued: "Nowadays, if you go to Yin Street and ask any shop at random, you can find out just how many debts they have accrued."

Changing the subject, Shang Wan Ning turned her gaze to Chen Yu, who was trying to get away with it by acting cute, and said sternly: "Moreover, This Empress hasn't even properly settled that account with you yet!"

"This trend of reckless, uncontrolled deficit spending in the Underworld started and spread from you."

The more Shang Wan Ning spoke, the angrier she became, and her voice unconsciously rose a bit: "On Mondays and Wednesdays, you go to Yin Street for beauty treatments; on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you go to the lesbian bar on Yang Street to revel to your heart's content, with Miss Chen paying for all expenses; even on Saturdays and Sundays, you won't stop for a moment, continuing your frantic shopping sprees..."

"And what you swipe is—'This Empress's Private Treasury'!!!"

Facing Shang Wan Ning's rapid-fire rebukes, Chen Yu knew she was in the wrong.

But she still had the thick skin to pull on Shang Wan Ning's sleeve, acting spoiled in a coquettish voice: "Oh, Sister, don't be angry anymore~ I already know I was wrong."