Chapter 2414: Part of the Play

The Mermaid Queen then took Zu An back to her personal chambers. She was worried that he would be curious as to why she was able to pass through all of the nearby defensive formations, but in the end, she saw that he was just looking all around him in a stupefied daze, as if he didn’t realize just how incredible it was to pass through the entire area without being impeded in the slightest.

He's just a foolish guard as expected.

The Mermaid Queen couldn't help but smile. She once again imagined just how far his jaw would drop if he found out her real identity.

When they arrived at a room next to her own bedroom, she warned him, “I am going to report about what happened to the queen and won’t be back for some time. You will wait right here, and you absolutely must not run around all over the place. In a bit, someone will come to bring you a change of clothes.”

“Change of clothes?” Zu An reflexively grabbed his collar and showed a look of fear.

The Mermaid Queen was speechless.

Why do you look as if I’m about to sexually assault you or something?

You have successfully trolled Gong Suyin for +6 +6 +6...

She could only suppress her annoyance and explain, “Since you’re planning to impersonate the queen’s guard, it won’t be too appropriate for you to continue to dress in the Dragon Palace guard uniform, right?”

“So that was it.” Zu An seemed to have suddenly understood.

The Mermaid Queen harrumphed. After giving him a few more words of warning, she went next door with a frown.

...

“My queen, you’re finally back!” the maid exclaimed, pacing nervously. She was really happy to see her queen return. As the latter's personal maid, how could she not know the appearance the Mermaid Queen often used as a disguise?

The Mermaid Queen did a turn and removed her mask, once again revealing her stunning features. Her guard uniform also became a gorgeous dress. When she heard that, her eyes couldn't help but narrow. “You didn’t tell anyone else, right?”

“I’m not stupid, why would I blab about that?” the maid replied with a grin. “Did the queen go out to save the princess? Did you manage to save her?”

“Stop asking about such nonsense and get me one of our guards' uniforms, and give it to the lesser guard next door." The Mermaid Queen sat in front of the mirror and began to sort out her hair so she wouldn’t give anything away later once the Incestuous King came.

“Sure, give the Peacock Princess... Huh?” The maid was nodding when she realized that something was strange. Why was it some lesser guard and not the Peacock Princess? What was going on?

“What are you standing around stupidly for? Hurry and go already.” The Mermaid Queen suddenly thought of something and added, “Forget it, I’ll go with you. Remember to not reveal my identity. That guy only knows my previous appearance. I told him I was the queen’s servant.”

“Oh, okay.” The maid quickly nodded.

I was just going to say, why would the queen bring back a man?

She probably didn’t tell him her real identity to set boundaries.

The lesser maid thought of something and asked, “By the way, what did you tell him your name was? That way I’ll be prepared and won’t expose you.”

The Mermaid Queen’s expression froze. After a moment of hesitation, she said, “Suyin.”

The maid’s eyes immediately widened in bewilderment.

You told him your real name?

This is the first man in the entire world to learn your real name, right?

𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Just what in the world are you playing at, queen?

A burning desire for drama raged within her eyes. Just who was that guard next door who could obtain the interest of someone like the queen?

The Mermaid Queen released a cold snort. “What are you still just standing around for?!”

The maid stuck out her tongue and quickly ran out. Shortly after, she came back with a fresh set of guard clothes. She was so fast that even the Mermaid Queen was a bit stunned. “My queen, should I go over now?” she asked, feeling as if her heart was being clawed at by a cat.

“Yeah.” The Mermaid Queen gave the mirror a look. When she was sure that there wasn’t a trace of her earlier appearance left, she then walked next door.

The maid had a strange expression. It had been a long time since she saw the queen put on her makeup so carefully. Just what kind of incredible power did that guard have?

He must be the most handsome man in the world, or one of the world’s most powerful beings... No wait, if he really is that amazing, then why would he be just a guard?

All of her puzzlement was quickly resolved. She was completely stupefied when the door was opened.

What exceptionally handsome man, what outstanding expert? All her expectations were instantly shattered. In front of her was the most ordinary guard. Even though he was on the tall and sturdy side and his eyes were quite bright, he was indeed just an ordinary guard.

She had seen all kinds of incredible men express their love to the queen while being at her side, so her standards had also changed as a result. Every single one of those pursuers was more handsome than this guy... No, even the queen’s personal guards were much more handsome. There wasn’t a single guard who had such plain looks in the entire Mermaid race territory.

The queen had refused so many people over the years, and yet this was the one she chose? She actually liked ugly men? Everyone said that the tastes of the rich were hard to pinpoint, but the tastes of the beautiful also seemed hard to satisfy, no?

The lesser guard was about to curse when the Mermaid Queen looked coldly at him and asked, “You are that guard Suyin spoke of?”

When she saw the indescribable shock in his eyes, she felt really proud of herself. She had to work really hard to prevent a grin from appearing on her face.

Zu An had been wondering whether to just get out of here to trigger less karma. But he'd sensed that Mojard’s group was coming in this direction too. If he left, the queen could end up in danger. While he was hesitating, however, the queen had already opened the door.

But the most shocking part was that she had her Mermaid Queen appearance! Even though she looked different, the two of them had been so close to each other earlier. He was also proficient in appearance changing skills, so how could he not tell?

This woman really did match her reputation in the Dragon Palace:

The Mermaid Queen is the most beautiful!

She was devastatingly beautiful, unparalleled in appearance. But that wasn’t the most shocking part; rather, it was that she looked extremely similar to the Shang sisters. She had Shang Liuyu’s elegance, as well as Shang Hongyu’s glamor. Of course, Shang Hongyu and Shang Liuyu were sisters and were similar to begin with. That was why it was hard for Zu An to say who she looked more like.

Zu An was about to go completely numb. It really was what one feared the most that arrived! Not even ghosts would believe him if he said that there was nothing between them. He really had ended up meeting those two’s ancient ancestor!

The Mermaid Queen didn’t know what he was thinking. She thought he was just shocked at her beauty. After her earlier frustrations were finally relieved, she couldn't help but feel refreshed. She sneered and said, “I heard Suyin mention that you thought that this queen’s reputation of beauty was undeserved?”

Zu An gave her a strange look.

This woman actually holds a bit of a grudge.

He could only reply, “That was only because I saw that Suyin’s looks were plain and was worried that she felt inferior, so I said that just to comfort her.”

The Mermaid Queen was speechless.

The maid’s eyes were darting all over the place. As she listened to them talk about Suyin this and that, she started to wonder what in the world they were playing at!

What did you even call me over for? Am I just part of your play?