Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

The sound of Nyx pushing open the door was light, but it let in a cold breeze, making its presence known.

But Aurelius seemed too tired, and his senses had dulled. He didn't notice her arrival at all.

He rubbed his aching temples for a while, tilted his head back, and drank a cup of bitter tea before forcing himself to continue reading the memorials.

Whether true or not, such actions successfully tugged at Nyx's heart.

She furrowed her brows and stood behind him. "Why are there suddenly so many things to handle?"

At the turn of the year, even the most diligent Emperor needed a break. He couldn't stay tense all the time.

Even though Aurelius had been resting for the past few days, he shouldn't have accumulated so many memorials. Besides, he wasn't the type to push work off until the next day.

Hearing the movement, Aurelius swayed slightly, raised his face to look at Nyx, and his voice was hoarse. "Nyx... you're here? Why aren't you asleep yet?" He glanced out at the dark sky. "What time is it now?"

"It's already past midnight," Nyx said, lifting the kettle from the stove to pour him a cup of hot water to soothe his throat. Her tone was a little reproachful. "So you know you should be sleeping."

If it were in modern times, staying up at this hour might be common. But for people in this era, it completely went against their natural biological rhythm.

She lifted her eyelids and spoke softly, "I've heard that staying up late not only harms your health, but it also damages your appearance and causes your hair to thin..."

Aurelius's face stiffened imperceptibly for a moment before he quickly composed himself, showing a helpless expression. "Since it's harmful, Nyx, go to bed. I'll try to rest early too."

He said he would try to rest early, but it was clearly an excuse. He wouldn't rest until he had dealt with this pile of

memorials.

Nyx didn't press him further. She simply placed her hands on his shoulders and gently massaged his stiff muscles. "It's okay. I'll stay here with you."

The harem couldn't interfere with state affairs, but she had never been one to follow many rules.

Nyx sat beside Aurelius, naturally picking up one of the memorials and started flipping through it, her expression growing increasingly serious.

She thought, 'No, wonder the memorials have piled up so high.

An urgent report had come from Kellingtown-several barbarian tribes had formed an alliance and started a rebellion.

The barbarians attacked the local government office, decapitated the governor, and hung his head on the city wall They also rampaged through the streets, burning, killing, and looting.

The local garrison commander tried to lead his troops to suppress the rebellion, but the rebels avoided direct confrontation, abandoning the city and retreating back to their tribes.

Kellingtown was surrounded by mountains and water, with a complicated terrain and toxic miasma. The barbarians hid in the deep mountains and forests, making it impossible for the officials to do anything.

After the main forces withdrew due to a lack of supplies, the barbarians returned and once again attacked the city.

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After several back-and-forth skirmishes, the local civilians were suffering unbearably, with countless deaths and injuries, leaving almost every household empty.

The gruesome news made Nyx's heart tighten. She could almost smell the bloodshed behind the words on the memorial.

"Have you decided how to handle this?" She flipped through the rest of the memorials on the table, quickly scanning them and noticing there were both pro- war and pro-peace factions among the courtiers.

because the previous expeditions had yielded no significant benefits, there were

appease the barbarians. Some even suggested handing over the

his red

furrowed his brows and

trying to appease them would only encourage the barbarians, making them believe that this great nation was

monstrous crimes in his territory, and he couldn't retreat even an inch. He needed to repay them in kind, using the rebels' heads

Kellingtown only surrendered a few years ago. They were

was back to normal, ready to

and the barbarians in Kellingtown, with their poor communication,

plan to send him to suppress the rebellion." He raised his eyes and

resent me?"

want to admit it, Nyx was Erik's wife. They had been married for less than a year,

Nyx couldn't help but worry. But when she met Aurelius's cautious gaze, she comforted him

capable they were, the greater their responsibilities. If Pale Wolf was the best candidate to suppress the rebellion, it was only right for him to go personally. The sooner the problem was solved, the fewer

personal revenge, are you?" she joked, trying to

would never harm him on something like this,” Aurelius swore, as if he were

it came to

and Erik were not true enemies, but trusted allies who

their usual squabbles were, it was all just

in his power to provide Erik with soldiers, supplies, and weapons. The

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had always been through thick and thin, and that wouldn't changs even if they were in

the memorial, slowly stood up, and embraced Aurelius, gently stroking his

Aurelius buried his head in her chest, wrapping

"We'll discuss

to quell the rebellion was no small task, with too many things to coordinate, and it couldn't be settled in just

turning into a soft, little white cat in the blink of an eye, curling up in

furious, appointing Erik as Expedition General to

the army and join Pale Wolf in suppressing the rebels. However, the two males firmly opposed it, their opinions

go. It would likely distract Pale Wolf, so she decided to

was about to leave for a long trip, at the Duke's Mansion. On the day of his departure, she personally saw him off

she rode a pure white horse, with a fluffy,

arms.

who was dressed in full battle gear. Just before the bell tolled, they held each other tightly

they left the city gate and had walked a good distance, the adjutants and others teased, jokingly wondering if the general

red. He was just shy, not ashamed, and didn't think it was dishonorable to be attached to

he didn't want

that he could be with Nyx for a long time and give her a more stable life. Those teasing him were secretly envious, if truth be

bond was

her humble background, the general's wife was incredibly beautiful. A glance from afar, and

a virtuous wife," said one of

home, stroking his beard

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Duke's Mansion was large, but the elderly were away,

that was left was a