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Above the Galaxy

Chapter 452: 286: You Have a Fever?

Author: Liu Xia Hui
updatedAt: 2025-07-16

Chapter 452: Chapter 286: You Have a Fever?

Phoenix was born with a pale, fair complexion, truly reminiscent of Snow White’s skin tone in “Snow White.”

And not the “Black Princess” some countries on Blue Star would fabricate for certain purposes…

When Tang Bandit first laid eyes on her, he was captivated by her fairness.

Such pristine pallor was rare to see on women in the Old Land.

As for whether her face was pretty, he didn’t care at all.

After all, he was face-blind.

She wore a black, tight-fitting turtleneck sweater that sculpted her body into graceful curves, and it further elongated her elegant, swan-like neck.

Beneath was a velvet skirt of the same color—soft, smooth, with an irresistibly tactile sensation.

If one were to place their hand upon it, it would probably slip right off.

No one should dare take advantage of her.

The sweater was tucked into the skirt, with the waist cinched tightly, perfectly describing the figure of such an exquisite lady, wouldn’t it?

Wealth nurtures beauty; born into the most esteemed Royal Family of the Empire, influenced and refined by the court education from a young age, she carried an air of cool aloofness with gentle speech and measured manners, whilst also exuding a natural, slight pride.

Such a woman should never have to worry or fret over anything.

But now, her little face was filled with anxiety and fear.

Because she knew better than anyone just how bloody and brutal political struggles could be.

People would die.

They really would die.

Looking at Phoenix’s frantic expression, Tang Bandit felt his entire heart melting.

How could she be so adorable?

If there was still someone in the Royal Family who truly had his best interests at heart, it was undoubtedly the girl before him, the Little Princess.

Ignoring Mr. Sheng, the third wheel standing by, Tang Bandit stepped forward to take Phoenix’s small hand, comforting her, “Don’t worry, listen to me explain.”

“Hey, hey, hey…” Mr. Sheng made a disapproving noise, imitating a phone call, “There’s a living person sitting right here, you two be mindful of your image.”

“It’s not a problem for me; if you want to act it out, I’ll gladly watch. Little Fatty is training downstairs and will come up soon… What if he sees this age-inappropriate scene? It might corrupt the child.”

Tang Bandit glanced at Mr. Sheng and retorted, “Little Fatty isn’t little anymore.”

Indeed, Little Fatty had grown, having reached the age for marriage talks on the Old Land.

Tang Bandit even hoped that Little Fatty would get a girlfriend and then get dumped…

How could one savor the sweetness of love without tasting its bitterness?

He held Phoenix’s tender, delicate hand and sat down, sitting close to her and slightly turning to look into her eyes, speaking softly, “I know you’re worried about me, afraid that I’ll be retaliated against by the Lu Family… But have you thought about why I would strike against Lu Yunhang?”

“As someone who loves life and fears death, having no roots on New Star, how would I dare provoke the Lu Family, a behemoth like them? Wouldn’t that be a death wish?”

“So, someone from above asked you to do it?” Phoenix instantly understood Tang Bandit’s implication, asking, “The Monitoring Bureau? Or the Royal Family?”

Tang Bandit grinned and asked, “Is there a difference?”

“…”

Phoenix fell silent.

The Director of the Monitoring Bureau was Yan Wenli, and everyone in the country knew that Yan Wenli was a Mad Dog kept by her father.

Yan Wenli had bitten countless people and stayed unshaken as the Director of the Supervision Institute because he had the support of the Royal Family and the tacit consent of her father.

Otherwise, he would have long been pulled down and torn to pieces.

“We’ve already talked about this, haven’t we? Since the decision to join the Monitoring Bureau was made, such occurrences are unavoidable; it might not be the Lu Family, it could be the Qin Family, or perhaps the Shen Family, Dongguo Family…”

“It’s hard to defy orders from above. Since they’ve handed the case to me, I have to figure out how to accomplish it.”

“But do you understand how dangerous this is?”

“Whether I suffer injuries or get shattered to pieces. Duty calls, and the Emperor’s command is inescapable.” Tang Fei said with a passionate voice and a serious expression, “To gain something, you must lose something. To make sacrifices, there must be gains. How could there be possibility if you want everything but do nothing?”

Phoenix’s face turned somber.

She knew that Tang Fei had agreed to join the Monitoring Bureau for her sake, to become the sharp blade his father needed to cut through the flesh and throats of the nine major families.

He wanted to serve the Royal Family, he wanted his father’s recognition…

And ultimately, to receive the reward he desired.

Which was her.

He clearly didn’t need to take such risks; her Princess identity must have put enormous pressure on him, mustn’t it?

She had caught glimpses of him with a deeply furrowed brow several times. At those moments, he must have been wondering if such a life was incredibly fleeting and if their feelings were doomed to be anything but eternal.

Yes, that had to be it.

Love-struck fools are no good, even the Little Princess had learned to strategize herself.

“Don’t worry, nothing will happen.” Tang Fei gently patted Phoenix’s hand, soft and smooth.

Then, inadvertently, his hand slipped onto Phoenix’s thigh. Indeed, just as he had imagined, the surface of the velvet skirt was too smooth, and his large hand slid to an unspeakable area.

Phoenix widened her eyes at Tang Fei. This guy…

Mr. Sheng was sitting opposite them, staring intently, how dare he?

Pretending to be oblivious, Tang Fei casually moved his hand back to where it should be… on to Phoenix’s little hand, and said lightly, “If the sky collapses, there will be someone tall enough to hold it up. This isn’t what I need to do, it’s what those above want to be done… I’m just a messenger and an executor.”

“But what if…” Phoenix looked at Tang Fei and said solemnly, “What if you are forsaken?”

This time, it was Tang Fei and Sheng Xinhua who looked at Phoenix with faces full of surprise.

This woman…

For the sake of her little lover, she even dared to speak ill of her own father?

The one who would abandon Tang Fei was naturally the Royal Family, Zhong Daolong…

Both Yan Wenli and Tang Fei were mere employees.

The difference was, he was a high-ranking employee.

Phoenix knew what she was saying, and this was exactly what she had been worried about.

Entering the palace was like delving into the depths of the sea; from then on, integrity became a passing stranger.

Most people from the Royal Family were cold and calculating.

Of course, without any real talent, survival would be very difficult.

“Have you considered it? If the Lu Family’s retaliation is too fierce, or if they join forces with other families to pressure the Monitoring Bureau… For the sake of temporary harmony and stability, they might sacrifice you to appease them.”

“Yan Wenli is the Director of the Supervision Institute, a man of high rank and heavy weight. He is still of great use to the Royal Family; they will undoubtedly protect him. But you? You’re not from one of the nine major families, with no foundation in New Star…”

“If the situation really escalates to that point, you’ll be the most suitable pawn to be discarded… At that time, the only thing awaiting you will be a dead end. If the Royal Family doesn’t protect you, the Lu Family will certainly kill you…”

“Only by doing so can they wash away the disgrace and the loss of reputation from Lu Yunhang being forcefully taken by you…”

“They will surely do it to uphold the family’s dignity.”

Sheng Xinhua slightly stood up, leaning forward, her full bosom seemed about to fall.

She reached out from across the table to touch Phoenix’s forehead and asked, “Do you have a fever?”

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