My wife is an immortal black snake.

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"...I don't know either."

"Hehe. That's why I said this is a long-term issue."

She released Hela. Just then, the bell rang, signaling the start of the reception. She paused for a moment, then sighed regretfully and jumped off the sofa.

"Let's go," she said, extending her hand to Yang Hao. Yang Hao hesitated for a moment, but still took her hand.

The two walked hand in hand, with Yang Hao also holding Hela's hand. They left the lounge and entered the reception hall.

...

Many people have come today. These dignitaries from Ursus, those guests from Yan Kingdom—they will all be witnesses to that assassination.

"...Now that you mention it, it does feel a bit strange to leave under the watchful eyes of so many people." Miss Green looked at the guests from Yan Country slowly approaching from a distance with a somewhat odd expression. "And...Mr. Yang Hao? May I ask you a question?"

"Ah."

Why would you want to remember the name of each of our heirs?

She looked at Yang Hao curiously. Hela, for some reason, broke free from Yang Hao's hand and ran off to play with Sonia's mother, who was also there to relax at the party.

The pregnant emperor was also there, and everyone was curious about who the little girl who suddenly ran over, was grabbed by the emperor, and then picked up was.

In response to Miss Green's question, Yang Hao simply smiled and replied that he had not yet reached the point where he could ignore the face he saw every day. He not only loved Koschke, but he also loved every part of Koschke's body, and naturally—he also wanted to remember the name of every heir.

"This is the last thing I can do for you... But to be honest, sometimes I think, if Koschei weren't an immortal, if she were a short-lived person like me... perhaps I wouldn't care about this issue."

"Hmm...but if Lord Koschche isn't an immortal, then this plan can't proceed, okay?"

“Yes. But even if we carry it out, we will sacrifice one of her bodies—to be honest, after realizing that your will will not completely disappear because of Koschei’s inheritance, I... really can’t treat you as ‘tools’.”

Yang Hao straightened Miss Green's clothes. Looking at Miss Green, he sighed.

"...I believe you are all individuals who exist independently. You have the right to enjoy life after you have completed your mission."

"But it's still the same topic, isn't it? What can I do after I survive?"

"We can consider it later."

"But how long should we consider this afterwards?"

Miss Green pinched Yang Hao's cheek. She looked at the man helplessly, wondering if he was taking these things too seriously.

While this is certainly a good thing, if the weight of a good thing is too heavy, it can also be a burden for others.

"...But we do have plenty of time to think about it, don't we? Like raising children in the future, or playing chess with me in the future... There's no need to end your life at this time, is there?"

"Really... Mr. Yang Hao? The person I remember isn't this indecisive, is he? Please stop being so coquettish..."

Really... you should just let go, okay? Besides, the person you're closest to isn't me, it's Lord Koschche, you know?

Green looked at Princess Wei Qing, who was walking towards them from a distance, greeting other noble guests along the way, and for some reason, she felt a little strange.

When Princess Wei Qing mistakenly believes that the assassin who was supposed to be trying to kill her accidentally harmed Mr. Yang Hao and even killed me—what kind of expression will she show? Will she feel guilty? If she does feel guilty, that would be for the best. That way, the Ursus Empire can gain even more benefits.

So, Mr. Yang Hao? Can you seize this opportunity? Or will my death truly influence your thinking?

She pinched Yang Hao's cheek again. She knew that their interaction seemed so affectionate to others. But that affection didn't belong to Green; it belonged to Lord Koschche, and was hers alone.

......

"That's really who I am. Green, really, aren't you going to reconsider?"

"..."

"Green?"

"Really, Mr. Yang Hao... the time is almost up? Please stop talking..."

Please stop transferring your feelings for Lord Kosiché onto me, okay?

I'm really not envious...really.

......

Green rejected Yang Hao's idea once again.

Seeing Green's calm and composed demeanor, Yang Hao knew he couldn't change her mind by continuing to question her. What he needed to do was try to subtly remind her that there were indeed countless worthwhile things to do in the real world...?

He could see that Green still wanted to live—that fleeting glimmer of hope in her eyes. But Green couldn't find a reason for her to live, so she had to leave it to Yang Hao to figure out a solution.

...He knew he had to take another gamble. But he also knew that Green wasn't Karina, and he had to find another way.

Just then, Princess Wei Qing arrived, and according to the plan, they should have about ten minutes to chat on their way to their destination. These ten minutes were his last chance.

so...

"Greetings, Princess Wei Qing."

"Greetings, Mr. Yang Hao, Duke Kosiché—you two look so well-matched."

"Hehe, that's what everyone else is saying too."

He has an idea.

......

When Yang Hao and Green were making contact with Princess Wei Qing according to their plan, Green discovered that Yang Hao was not building a good relationship with Princess Wei Qing as he had planned in his memory.

He was simply chatting with Princess Wei Qing about his family. No matter how subtly Miss Green pinched his arm, he had no intention of changing his tune.

Why is this guy so disobedient? Miss Green felt quite helpless, but somehow, as she listened to Yang Hao explain his family situation, she gradually let go of the hand that was pinching him.

"That is to say..."

“Actually, when I first came to Ursus, I was prepared to work for a long time. But I’m not afraid of hard work or anything else—what I’m afraid of is giving everything and getting nothing in return. Fortunately, my wife isn’t that kind of person.”

"...Ugh."

She sighed. That was Lord Koschei, not me... But if I were only thinking about using my future husband, I probably wouldn't have gotten Lord Koschei to treat him so well, would I?

"Hehe, then your married life must be really happy—and it's not even a political marriage. You know, in political marriages, everyone is actually living their own lives in a sense, right?"

"In a sense, my marriage to Kosiche was... a kind of equivalent exchange, right, Kosiche?"

"Ah, um... I need his abilities, and he needs a family, so..."

"It is indeed an enviable relationship."

Yes, enviable—but that's Lord Kosichek, not mine...

Thinking of this, Miss Green sighed helplessly. Really, Mr. Yang Hao? No matter what you say, I won't change my mind, okay? Really, no matter what you say, I still...

"...So I hope we can be happy together in the future. Not only because she is the Duke of Kosiché, but also because she is my lover—Green."

"Eh? Duke Koschei's real name... Excuse me, Duke Koschei? Is this your real name...?"

"...Yes. That's my real name. Green."

That's a foul.

How can someone make such a statement, directly exposing our relationship in front of outsiders?

Wouldn't that let them know that I am no longer the Duke of Kosiché, but [Green]?

No...it shouldn't be exposed that quickly, right?

Miss Green took a deep breath.

Her heart pounded when she realized that Yang Hao truly saw her as "Green" rather than "Kosichek".

Chapter 64

...

It's about a 6-minute drive to our destination.

“I hope to continue living happily with my wife like this. Even if life has its ups and downs, from my personal point of view, I am unwilling to give up anything... as long as it exists that I can find a way to preserve. Whether it's feelings or treasures... I don't want to face the choice of having to give them up one day.”

"Heh...Ms. Green, your husband's ideas are quite arrogant. He wants to preserve everything he admires...Even my father wouldn't dare to think of such a thing?"

"..."

As Yang Hao chatted with Princess Wei Qing, he also shared his thoughts with Miss Green, who was standing nearby. Although Yang Hao knew how impractical and...ridiculous his idea was, it was truly how he felt—if he had the choice to keep everything, he would never choose to give up one and gain something better.

So he was greedy. Greedy like a ten-year-old. He hoped Miss Green would change her mind, because he would find her a reason to live—whatever it was.

But—he had no idea what Miss Green was thinking... Feeling the warmth from her hand, he turned around and smiled at Miss Green, who seemed lost in thought.

"Sometimes I wonder what kind of life we ​​would lead if my wife and I weren't lords, but commoners."

"...Sigh. Darling, can you stop thinking about things that don't concern us..." She seemed a little impatient, turning her face away, not wanting Yang Hao to see the blush on her cheeks. But while Yang Hao couldn't see it, Princess Wei Qing could see it clearly!

Seeing Duke Koschche's shy expression, Princess Wei Qing couldn't help but sigh inwardly: What a loving couple! If she could, she hoped that her future husband, after a political marriage, would also love her so much.

But who knows what will happen? Princess Wei Qing smiled and shook her head, indicating that it would be better for Mr. Yang Hao to continue, as she was very interested in it.

So he was quite frank. If that's really the case, then life must be incredibly difficult.

"After all, as commoners, there are many things that are not up to us, you know? For example, during this economic crisis, if I weren't the lord, I wouldn't have been able to reverse the decline of the Dukedom of Koschche. But commoners also have their own kind of happiness, that kind of small, everyday happiness... which is something I once pursued."

"But didn't you just say you would want them all?"

"Haha, that's because I've already experienced it. That's why I'm thinking that I should protect everything I can."

Yang Hao smiled and nodded, then reached out and touched Miss Green's hair, who was turning her head away. How to put it? Since arriving in the Duchy of Koschche, he had truly enjoyed the happiness he had desired.

But it's not enough.

Humans are inherently greedy. He didn't want Miss Green to leave, nor did he want Koschei's future successor to leave, nor did he want Miss Karina to leave—if possible, in the future, when his technology improved, he could find a way to allow Koschei to use a puppet body forever.

He hoped everyone would stay. Although he knew he was being overly sentimental, aren't humans creatures driven to endless progress by desire?

Wanting a better future for our descendants, we cleared land and transformed barren mountains and harsh waters into towns suitable for people to live in.

In order to obtain more resources, we humans wage wars, wars that are a matter of life and death, but which end in a handshake and peace.

Human development is driven by desire and resources—so, I just want everyone to stay by my side, that's all. Is that so hard to accept?

He sighed. But just as he was about to say something more, he heard Miss Green say:

"...But you're still too greedy, aren't you? People who are too greedy can't have a happy life, you know? Because everyone is always pursuing what they want, but they ignore the scenery right in front of them, don't they?"

Miss Green turned around, looking at him with an awkward expression Yang Hao had never seen before—an expression even Kosichek hadn't made—a mixture of shyness and anger, helplessness and enthusiasm. She smiled and sighed, then...

"You've been saying strange things since the beginning... Aren't we living in the moment right now? Right, darling? I don't mind you reminiscing about your first love, okay? But at least, stop talking about the fantasies you had with your first love in front of me, okay?"

"Ah, this, Green..."

"Oh my? Mr. Yang Hao's first love? That's really interesting. Could you tell me more about it?"

"Princess Wei, Princess Wei Qing?!"

How did we suddenly get onto that topic?! Yang Hao was somewhat astonished, stammering as he tried to explain, but then he heard a soft laugh coming from Miss Green's direction.

"You... I see now... you greedy bastard..."

She chuckled softly, looking at Yang Hao with a touch of gentle helplessness. Then, amidst Princess Wei Qing's small scream, Miss Green closed her eyes, as if making a decision. She hugged Yang Hao, wrapped her tail around his waist, and finally mustered her courage to gently rise onto her tiptoes—

She kissed Yang Hao's lips, drawing everyone's attention to the couple who were openly displaying their affection in front of everyone. Everyone laughed; the young nobles envied the Duke and Duchess of Kosiché's composure and happiness, while the older nobles watched the pregnant Her Majesty with sweat dripping down their faces. The diplomats from Casimir sought an opportunity to approach, and not far away, a white-haired, green-eyed Miss Phidiah leaned against the railing of the second-floor platform, smiling as she watched her former heir make unwanted advances towards her husband.

'This is also—to make the plan go more smoothly, you know?' she whispered after the kiss ended. Then, as if to announce something, Miss Green broke free from Yang Hao's embrace, took a step back, and said in a melodious voice:

"Then—my dearest husband, will you be able to give me happiness from now on? Even if you're greedy, can you still give me a happy life? I mean, forever?"

They had accompanied Princess Wei Qing to the designated place at some point.

Everyone was watching, and Princess Wei Qing was both envious and excited to see how the couple, so close to her, would demonstrate their unbreakable love.

So... faced with Miss Green's question and her outstretched hand, which seemed like an invitation, Yang Hao knew she was asking him for a reason to continue living, and that she was imagining her future and hoping for an answer. Knowing this perfectly well, Yang Hao simply smiled and nodded.

"Yes. I will make you happy from now on."

Not just you. I will make everyone happy. After all, it's my responsibility as a husband. I won't abandon anyone, once I'm able to.

He responded sincerely, taking Green's hand and meeting her helpless yet tender gaze without hesitation.

After a moment, as if confirming that Yang Hao's feelings were indeed sincere, or perhaps because this young woman had finally realized that she also had the right to pursue her own happiness, she had already made up her mind. She grasped Yang Hao's hand and finally smiled as she agreed:

"—Then I promise you. We'll spend a long time together, okay? So..."

Keep trying, darling.

She narrowed her eyes, and just when almost everyone was expecting the couple to kiss—