[ABO] The Little Mute Had His Thoughts Heard by the Villain’s Whole Family – CH12

Chapter 12: The Royal Ball

Shi Sheng did not know what was happening in the other corners of the Carlos residence.

The temperature in the bathroom seemed to be getting higher and higher. He could not stay in there any longer.

But once he stepped out of the bathroom, he would have to face sharing a bed with Elaine for the second time.

Of course, he could not wish for anything more, but Shi Sheng still felt nervous.

Yet when he finally gathered his courage and walked out of the bathroom, there was no sign of Elaine in the vast bedroom.

…Had he gone to the study?

A faint rustling sound came from the balcony. Shi Sheng stepped forward and pulled open the balcony door, then suddenly froze.

On the first night he came to the Carlos family, he seemed to have seen a beautiful white phoenix, as if in a dream yet not quite a dream.

And now, it had appeared again.

Even though the moonlight was hidden behind the clouds, its pure white phoenix tail still carried a dazzling glow.

The huge yet beautiful divine bird stood sideways on the balcony, its pair of golden eyes looking toward Shi Sheng.

Before Shi Sheng could react, the white phoenix slowly walked over, lowered its head, and gently touched Shi Sheng’s forehead with its head.

In that instant, it was as if something had lightly tapped his heart. It felt a little ticklish.

[This is the second time I’ve seen it. Is it a pet raised at home?]

[It does seem like Elaine’s style. Even his pet is this majestic and beautiful.]

Shi Sheng reached out and touched its head, but the white phoenix lowered its head and firmly pushed Shi Sheng into the bedroom.

Shi Sheng looked completely blank. He was pushed all the way to the bedside by the white phoenix, then fell headfirst into the pillow.

After that, it actually picked up the blanket in its beak and covered Shi Sheng with it.

“??!!”

Shi Sheng blinked blankly, not knowing why he had obediently listened to a bird.

Then, between picking up his voice device and using sign language, he chose the latter.

—“Are you telling me to sleep?”

The white phoenix seemed to understand, because Shi Sheng saw its bird head nod once.

How magical.

Shi Sheng widened his eyes in surprise, starting to suspect that he had actually fallen asleep in the bathroom and was dreaming again.

Seeing that his eyes were still open, the white phoenix lifted its wing.

Shi Sheng did not know what it wanted to do and quickly closed his eyes.

Then a warm touch pressed against his face, like his mother’s caress when he was little.

[So warm…]

[Even the bird Elaine raises is as gentle as he is.]

[It’s so late. Did Elaine go somewhere to work? I’m not sleepy. I want to wait for him to come back…]

Although he thought this, the white phoenix’s feathers brushed softly and warmly against his face. Before he knew it, Shi Sheng still fell asleep.

When he could no longer see it, the white phoenix stood by the head of the bed for a long time.

Outside the room, the moonlight was cold.

Such beautiful night scenery was torture for the Carlos family on this day.

Under this kind of moonlight, the white phoenix could only stand there quietly, accompanying the Omega to sleep in a form no one could recognize.

After an unknown amount of time, it finally lay down on the carpet beside the bed, resting its head near the headboard. One wing, like a warm down blanket, still lightly covered Shi Sheng’s body.

A few days later, the quarterly royal ball officially began.

This time, the one receiving the most attention was naturally the Marshal of the Empire attending with his Omega.

In the past, whenever Shi Sheng saw his mother attend a ball, she would wake up early in the morning and spend until noon dressing and doing her makeup. She would not even eat lunch before heading to the palace early—even though the ball only officially began in the evening, the socializing beforehand was also necessary.

But that day, Elaine did not have the butler wake Shi Sheng early at all. In fact, when Shi Sheng got up, Yu Mian was still asleep.

“The Carlos family does not need those meaningless social obligations.”

These days, because of Elaine, the butler’s gaze toward Shi Sheng had also become gentler and gentler.

“However, Madam, you may change into your formalwear first.”

The servants filed in one after another, carrying various items.

Because there had not been much time, Shi Sheng’s outfit for the ball had not been custom-made, but it was still the only finished piece in the capital. He had chosen it from the pictures Elaine had sent him.

A few days ago, a capable female Omega had come to take Shi Sheng’s measurements and altered it to fit him.

Shi Sheng obediently let the servants dress him up like a doll. He wanted to ask the butler when Elaine would return, but his voice device was not within reach.

The butler seemed to understand the meaning in his eyes and smiled. “The Family Head has finished handling his affairs and is on his way back.”

Shi Sheng felt very happy. That meant he could enter the ball together with Elaine.

It was rare for all the Carlos family members to attend a ball, so the butler was also rather pleased. He stood at the side, directing the servants on what accessories Shi Sheng should wear.

Omega clothing and accessories were always a little more delicate.

“Yes, yes, that one must not be forgotten.”

The butler clapped his hands, and several more servants entered carrying trays.

“Madam, please see which one you like.”

On every tray lay an exquisite anti-bite collar.

Shi Sheng subconsciously touched the back of his neck.

Actually, he had worn a collar almost every day over the years, even though he never went out.

That was his father’s rule.

But on the day he got into the wedding car, his father had someone remove his collar.

The Shi family sometimes had very simple values.

They believed that if Shi Sheng could be marked by Elaine, preferably permanently marked, then on the day the truth about the substitute marriage was exposed, perhaps there would still be a slight chance of turning things around because of that mark.

So after arriving at the Carlos family, Shi Sheng had not worn a collar again.

Seeing him standing still, the butler thought he did not like them and quickly said, “These were all personally chosen by the Family Head.”

Shi Sheng’s eyes brightened. He automatically treated these collars as gifts from Elaine.

He looked at them for a long time. After hesitating, he chose one that was the same color as his white suit.

Just as a servant was about to help him put it on, a hand picked up the collar first.

In the mirror, Shi Sheng saw the Alpha’s military coat. He turned back in surprise.

Elaine’s slightly cool fingers brushed over the skin at the back of Shi Sheng’s neck. He fastened the collar’s clasp, then carefully adjusted its position.

Those hands that held guns and swords were now putting jewelry with extraordinary meaning between spouses onto his Omega.

Shi Sheng’s face felt a little hot. When he lowered his eyes, his lashes trembled lightly.

“It looks very good.”

He heard Elaine say.

Like a puppy that had been praised, Shi Sheng ran over to pick up his voice device and sent Elaine a shy cat emoji.

And so everyone saw the cold-faced Family Head slowly reveal a gentle smile in his eyes.

He extended his hand toward Shi Sheng. Shi Sheng quickly took the Alpha’s arm and walked out with him.

Lanris came to the Carlos residence first to pick up Yu Mian. When he saw Noah following beside Yu Mian, he froze for a moment, then quickly looked away.

Yu Mian glanced at him lightly and got into the car first.

“Yumi, who is that?” Lanris still pretended not to know Noah. “Is he going to the ball with us? Why isn’t he getting in?”

Yu Mian leaned against the armrest, propping his cheek on his hand as he said with a smile that was not quite a smile, “That’s my second brother’s dance partner. Why would he get into your car?”

Lanris’s expression changed slightly, and he gave an awkward laugh. “I thought he was your friend.”

“You should know how many friends I have.” Yu Mian looked listless.

Lanris did not dare to make himself more unwelcome and quickly shut his mouth.

On the other side, Elaine had already left with Shi Sheng. Izel got into the last car.

Noah stood in place hesitantly, then heard the noble young master in the car say lazily,

“Still not getting in? Are you waiting for me to carry you?”

Noah pressed his lips together, lowered his head, and got into the car.

The interior of the car was very spacious, but he did not dare sit beside Izel. He bent down and went to the back row.

Izel merely lifted his eyelids and glanced at him without saying anything.

Once this romantic Alpha withdrew his tenderness, he became someone colder than anyone.

But Noah could not figure out the reason.

Several times, he wanted to speak to Izel, but when he looked into the Alpha’s eyes, he lost the courage to open his mouth.

Today was a grand occasion, and Izel wore a bite suppressor according to family custom.

Unlike the beast-bone style Elaine usually wore, Izel loved silver metal. The exquisite silver ornament covering his lower jaw looked more like half a mechanical mask.

That cold mechanical feel made those tender eyes become frightening.

In truth, during that brief time they had spent together one year ago, Noah had already realized that Izel was not truly good-tempered.

He always seemed to be smiling gracefully, his gaze affectionate even when looking at gods.

But deep in his eyes, there seemed to be weariness at every moment.

It could only be said that this Alpha’s surname was still Carlos, and cursed blood flowed through his veins.

Izel did not care what Noah was thinking. In fact, the greater reason he agreed to Yu Mian’s request and let Noah be his dance partner was—

He wanted to see exactly how Noah would approach the crown prince.

Would that annoying man, perfect as a fake doll, also be seduced by an Omega?

Before the ball officially began, everyone gathered in the garden specially used for banquets.

Ji Sui followed beside Mother Shi, a formulaic smile hanging on his face.

This was the first time Mother Shi had brought someone other than Shi Yi to a banquet—her nephew.

Along the way, many noblewomen praised Ji Sui to Mother Shi, but what they mentioned even more was still “Shi Yi.”

To be precise, Shi Sheng, who was using Shi Yi’s identity.

No matter how afraid they were behind his back, everyone knew that by marrying into the Carlos family, the Shi family had risen another step from now on.

And this was also what many people guessed to be the reason His Majesty had chosen the Shi family for Elaine.

The Carlos family already possessed enough overwhelming power. The imperial family would not allow them to gain an advantageous marriage.

The Shi family had been scholars for generations. On the surface, they appeared to be one of the great families of the capital, but in reality, they did not hold much real power.

Of course, that did not affect everyone from flattering Madam Shi today.

When yet another noblewoman whose name he could not remember mentioned how outstanding Shi Yi had been at the military academy, Ji Sui felt that the smile on his face was about to collapse.

“Shi Yi” was already married. From now until death, he belonged to the Carlos family. What was there to discuss?

Besides, who knew what kind of torment Shi Sheng had been suffering in that demonic family these past few days?

Since these ladies were praising him so earnestly, then Ji Sui really looked forward to the scene when they saw Shi Sheng later.

In the end, Ji Sui maintained his smile. Just as he was about to say something, a small commotion suddenly came from the entrance.

Everyone’s gazes turned in that direction.

[ABO] The Little Mute Had His Thoughts Heard by the Villain’s Whole Family