My Demon Husband Is a Snake Chapter 1147: Unique Bloodline

The entire Snake Tribe was thrown into a commotion, as if a single drop of water had landed in fiercely heated oil.

A great many of the crowd knelt down, performing three kowtows and nine bows with immense reverence, proclaiming, "We greet the Dragon Queen."

A wave of palpable excitement swept through the assembled snakes, eliciting a rustling chorus of hisses.

Some were so overcome with emotion that they sniffled, their bodies trembling as they confessed they never in their wildest dreams expected to witness the Dragon Queen's presence again.

"As the Dragon Queen, I have never been officially acknowledged by the Snake Tribe, nor formally declared by your Dragon Emperor. I possess no official title, rendering such elaborate ceremonies unnecessary." Qing Li casually crossed one leg over the armrest, idly inspecting her fingernails.

Her posture, simultaneously haughty and detached, projected an aura far more commanding than Yu Longting's.

Chang Hao remained prostrate on the ground, expressing with profound sincerity, "When the Dragon Emperor was still alive, he frequently instructed us, stating that you are our one and only true mistress."

"Your esteemed visit to the Snake Sect is akin to the Dragon Emperor gracing us with his presence. The Snake Sect is deeply honored by your arrival; we are all filled with awe and hold you in the highest possible regard." Liu Xianzhi likewise pledged his unwavering allegiance.

The other snakes joined in, a unified chorus of humble bows directed towards Qing Li's feet.

Qing Li gracefully raised an eyebrow, her fingers lightly brushing the braided hair of her young grandchild. "Very well, you may all rise. I am merely staying here temporarily with my daughter-in-law; there is absolutely no need for such a grand display."

"Yes, yes, the Dragon Queen has decreed it, everyone rise." Chang Hao was the first to his feet, gesturing with his hand for all the snakes to do the same.

He then slithered closer to Qing Li, inquiring in a hushed tone, "Why do we not see the Snake Lord? Has the Snake Lord returned?"

"Yes, has my elder brother returned? I truly miss my elder brother," Lin Xintang murmured softly, then glanced down at her thumb, adding in a whisper, "I miss my Second Brother too~"

Ah, this is indeed quite peculiar.

Yu Rongling and Shenshen had unexpectedly not returned to the Snake Sect, leaving their current whereabouts and activities unknown.

Could they have perhaps eloped amidst the height of their affection?

"Your Snake Lord has gone to attend to some pressing matters and may return another day," Qing Li responded with deliberate nonchalance. "Chang Hai Snake, where is my grandson? You came to greet me, yet you did not bring him along?"

Upon hearing Qing Li's inquiry, my own heart clenched with a sudden tension.

I had only given birth to Dumpling a few days prior and hadn't even had the chance to properly care for him before I inexplicably fell into the Nether Spring.

Subsequently, remaining separated from Dumpling, I felt I had utterly failed in my maternal duties.

Would Little Dumpling harbor resentment towards me? Would he no longer like me?

"He... he is currently practicing talisman drawing in the back mountain. This old minister has not yet had the opportunity to inform him." Chang Hao replied, deliberately casting a glance in my direction.

I initially thought I had misheard. "What? He's practicing talisman drawing?? You're not joking, are you?"

"Haha, how could this old minister possibly dare? The Little Snake Lord's lineage is most unique, so... cough, cough... he is a bit different from ordinary individuals." Chang Hao lightly cleared his throat before continuing his report.

Qing Li let out a languid yawn. "I am feeling rather tired. Xintang, you stay here with me. Wanwan, go fetch Dumpling for me to play with."

Lin Xintang earnestly nodded at Qing Li, her long tail affectionately wrapping around Qing Li's ankle. She then offered me a wide, toothy smile. "Sister-in-law, please hurry and go see your little nephew; he has truly missed you dearly."

"Alright, alright, mother-in-law, I will go get Dumpling right away." An overwhelming sense of gratitude surged within me, my thoughts already racing ahead to the back mountain, eager for my reunion with Dumpling.

Chang Hao promptly volunteered. "Madam, allow this old servant to escort you to the back mountain."

"Thank you. Has Dumpling been behaving himself lately? Is he easy to manage? How has he been... drinking his milk?" I inquired as I walked alongside Chang Hao, my mind completely occupied with thoughts of my precious, soft little dough ball.

Upon hearing my question, Chang Hao's spine suddenly stiffened, and he shot me a prolonged, knowing glance.

Observing his expression, which seemed to convey a deep and profound grievance, I immediately grew concerned. "Is Dumpling unwell? Or has he perhaps caused some trouble within the Snake Sect, thereby troubling you?"