AGMATSWHLMAR Chapter 88

Ruan Yang hesitated for a long time, but still agreed to go with Ryan to meet Prince Andrew.

Prince Andrew was a well-known playboy throughout Imperial Star. Although a prince, he didn’t hold much real power.

On the surface, the Emperor doted on and trusted this mediocre and incompetent younger brother very much, but in reality, Prince Andrew’s mediocrity and incompetence might have been deliberately fostered by the Emperor as a means of vigilance.

In other words, it was precisely because of his mediocrity and incompetence that his family was able to live in favor and prosperity to this day.

When it came to cooperation, not to mention Iso and Ryan, Ruan Yang genuinely felt that compared to the ambitious and scheming Long Diqing, who had risen through the ranks by selling his life to the Emperor, the Andrew family, who were also in a delicate situation and had to struggle for survival, were much more trustworthy.

At this moment, Auston was sitting in his conference room holding a meeting, but the robot servant brought the dessert made by Ruan Tang and handed it to Auston’s side: “Sir, this is the afternoon tea prepared for you by Madam.”

Ruan Tang wasn’t as talented as Auston when it came to cooking, but he was good at making desserts.

Therefore, in the absence of living servants at home, the two of them had clearly divided the work: Auston would cook dinner, and Ruan Tang would make desserts and put them in the refrigerator, scheduling the robot to send them to Auston at fixed times.

This had unconsciously become a small habit between the two.

However, Auston’s subordinates in the conference room had never seen such a sight. They never expected that Auston’s husband would dare to interrupt Auston during such an important occasion for such a trivial matter. They all widened their eyes, carefully observing Auston’s expression.

Only the well-informed Vincent sat there calmly with no expression on his face, completely numb to this kind of situation.

The inexperienced subordinates, based on their understanding of Auston over the years, were all prepared for Auston to get angry because of this trivial matter, wondering if they should offer some words of comfort to the Madam later.

“This Omega is really something. I’ve already told him that I don’t like sweets, and the things he makes aren’t even that delicious, yet he still insists on sending me desserts every day…” As expected, Auston frowned deeply, looking at the dessert with an expression of dislike.

The inexperienced subordinates didn’t dare to say anything, secretly pondering whether they should persuade the Duke if he got angry at the Madam later because of this small matter.

But a hint of a smile suddenly appeared at the corner of Auston’s lips, and he gently scooped up a spoonful of the dessert he disliked so much and put it into his mouth, savoring it as if it were a rare treasure.

Even the smile on his face lingered for a long time because he was thinking of Ruan Tang.

The smile was so radiant that it scared the subordinates, who were used to his fierce and terrifying appearance, giving them goosebumps.

And what was even more frightening was yet to come. Auston saw them all staring at him dumbfounded, and his smile grew even wider. He said, seemingly disliking but actually showing off affectionately, “Sorry, everyone, my partner is just like this, he loves me too much and is afraid that I’ll be hungry in the afternoon, so he insists on making things for me to eat… I’m sorry for the trouble.”

Auston’s subordinates were stunned, all becoming dazed geese. Some people even couldn’t help rubbing their eyes, doubting if they had seen it wrong. Their Duke must have been possessed by something strange.

Otherwise, how could such a gentle, effeminate expression appear on the face of their fierce and terrifying Duke?

“Where were we just now? Continue…” Auston’s tenderness wasn’t fleeting. After eating the dessert sent by Ruan Tang, Auston’s whole being became sweet, and even his tone towards his troublesome subordinates was much gentler.

Throughout the entire meeting, Auston’s subordinates were all in a daze, feeling as if they had become single dogs force-fed dog food.

They really wanted to hit someone, but they didn’t dare to say anything in the face of Auston’s display of affection.

“It seems that the master is really head over heels this time. I thought it was just a show before!”

“Tsk, tsk, tsk, I never thought the master would have such a side. I’m really curious about the abilities of that Madam.”

“It seems that the rumors from before in Imperial Star are true. What should we do? I can tell at a glance that the master is afraid of his wife… This love is so ostentatious that I can’t even bear to look at it.”

“Alphas are all the same. It seems that the master is no exception. He’s fallen for true love.”

“Is this still our master?”

Auston’s subordinates were obedient as quails in front of him, but once they left the Duke’s residence, they all whispered to each other, gossiping like sparrows.

Only Vincent, as a breath of fresh air, had no intention of getting involved in his colleagues’ gossip.

Looking at these country bumpkin-like colleagues, Vincent thought in his heart with great disdain: “You bunch of hicks, you only realized that the Duke is treating the Madam specially after he showed off his affection? Unlike him, so wise, he saw that the Duke had already fallen even earlier than the Duke himself.”

After this meeting, Auston suddenly met with his personal physician, Dr. Lingard, and gave a concise order: “Doctor, didn’t you say that besides Omega pheromone guidance and drug suppression, there’s a third mechanical mental guidance therapy that can treat my illness?”

“I’ve decided. I want to try that therapy.”

In fact, besides Omega pheromone guidance and symptomatic treatment with drugs, doctors had proposed a third treatment plan for Auston’s illness several years ago.

This was the latest research result from Imperial Star’s medical department regarding the mental sea, which was very helpful for the treatment of Alpha mental disorders. However, this therapy had just entered the stage of continuous experimental trials, with few clinical applications and was not stable.

In addition, it caused relatively great mental pain to the patients themselves and may have certain sequelae that could damage the Alpha’s mental power, it was not the safest and most stable therapy.

Auston’s attending physician had never recommended Auston to use this therapy.

“Sir, are you sure?” Dr. Lingard was quite surprised, paused, and then advised, “This is not the safest therapy, and your condition has not yet reached a desperate point… This therapy has a certain possibility of damaging your own mental power.”

But Auston’s attitude was very firm: “I’m sure, because I want to live, to live a long, long time.”

He had known about this therapy for a long time, but he had never had the idea of ​​treating it this way. Even if he was dying, he didn’t want to try this method to treat the disease, because this therapy might cause damage to his mental power.

And his mental power had always been what he was proud of—

It was also the most perfect thing in his incomplete body.

Auston would rather die than damage it in the slightest.

But now it was different. He had Ruan Tang, someone he cared about, a life he wanted, and he was also attached to this world…

He wanted to live, to live with Ruan Tang for a long, long time.

Even at the cost of damaging his mental power, he wanted to be with Ruan Tang forever.

“But we haven’t reached a desperate situation yet. Wouldn’t you rather try to find an Omega with a pheromone matching degree of 100% with you?” Dr. Lingard always felt that this was not completely safe and stable.

Auston denied it in one breath: “No need, I don’t want to look for it, and there’s no need to look for it.”

He already had Ruan Tang. Even if their matching degree wasn’t 100%, he had already recognized him, and he only wanted him.

“Then why don’t you let Madam try it?” Dr. Lingard still wanted to find a more appropriate treatment plan for Auston.

Auston still refused in one breath: “No need.”

Auston knew exactly what he looked like when he was sick. Even if it was painful, he would bear more and take greater risks himself, and he didn’t want Ruan Tang to suffer even the slightest harm.

“Didn’t you say before that this therapy has already been clinically trialed, and several cases have been successful, and the success rate is considered very high? In that case, what is there to worry about?” Auston frowned slightly and asked.

Lingard tried earnestly to persuade him: “But just in case… After all, only a few cases have been successful.”

He didn’t dare to experiment with Auston’s body casually.

“It’s enough to have those few cases.” But Auston’s attitude was unusually firm: “My luck has never been very good since I was a child, but recently it has gotten better. I believe I will continue to get better. At worst, I will just lose my mental power, there’s nothing to hesitate about…”

He already knew what was more important to him.

His luck was not good, and since he was a child, he could only fight with fate.

He had won so many times, this time, even if he lost his mental power, he was willing to take a gamble.

“Sir, do you need to discuss this matter with Madam?” Dr. Lingard hesitated and looked at him.

Auston said: “No need, it’s not a matter of life and death. I don’t want him to worry, I’ll tell him everything after the dust has settled.”

He didn’t want Ruan Tang to know, because Ruan Tang would definitely fight for him if he knew.

He was simply afraid of that audacious Omega… He had to act first and report later.

Dr. Lingard wanted to persuade him again, but he couldn’t disobey Auston’s order, so he had to obey.

…

The news that Ruan Yang and Long Diqing Iso might be engaged had been circulating for over a month. Just when everyone thought that their engagement and marriage were a certainty, when it came to the real engagement in the end, Ruan Yang proposed to be engaged to Ryan Diqing in front of the Emperor and the Council of Elders.

Because Ryan was still young and had just come of age, the marriage would have to wait a few years.

Iso Long Diqing, who had always been inscrutable, suddenly changed his expression in front of the Council of Elders and a group of ministers when he heard Ruan Yang’s words.

The Emperor was also taken aback: “Ruan Yang, you want to be engaged to Ryan? That nephew of mine is very headstrong!”

“Yes, Ruan Yang and Ryan Diqing fell in love at first sight after a chance encounter and are devoted to each other. I must have him. I hope Your Majesty will grant our wish.” Ruan Yang spoke neither humble nor arrogant, uttering words of confession with a blank face.

The Emperor didn’t expect this to happen, so he immediately looked at the elders of the Council of Elders: “General Ruan Yang likes Ryan, so what do the elders think of this marriage?”

All the imperial marriages of Osfia must be approved by the Council of Elders.

“Your Majesty, this marriage may not be appropriate. General Ruan Yang and Long Diqing are of similar age. The news released before has always been that General Ruan Yang is engaged to Long Diqing… If it is suddenly changed to Prince Ryan, it will inevitably be a laughing stock if it spreads out, and the royal family will lose face.” The old-fashioned elder, who had always stood on Iso’s side, was the first to lead the opposition to the marriage.

Even if Ruan Yang was destined to become a marriage partner of their royal family, it should be the object of Iso Long Diqing.

Ruan Yang frowned and was about to open his mouth.

The famous playboy Prince Andrew of Imperial Star immediately jumped out and sarcastically retorted to the elder: “What’s inappropriate about this? Love is about mutual consent and affection. General Ruan Yang has already said that he likes my son, didn’t you hear? He’s not an object for sale, so why should we talk about first come, first served?”

“Iso, good brother, don’t you think so?” After saying that, Prince Andrew deliberately looked at Iso Long Diqing: “You have been delaying your marriage for so long. This time your nephew finally found an Alpha, you shouldn’t stop him, right?”

Prince Andrew had been tricked by Iso Long Diqing many times, and the relationship between the two was visibly strained to the extreme.

Originally, this kind of relationship between nobles in Imperial Star was not good, it was all undercurrents and silent, but Prince Andrew was a freak. He had to put everything on his face, and he could show people his face in public, clearly despising Iso Long Diqing, the illegitimate son.

Even if this Long Diqing was all things to all people, he couldn’t do anything about this rogue brother.