The Heavenly Clan's Lady Ruler Found a Little Demon Who Turned Out to Be a Brutal Demon King

[Clear-headed, resolute celestial empress × cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside demon king; both leads are powerful yet gentle; sweet romance, love that grows over time, mutual devotion, happy ending]

Ji Qingyao never imagined that the little demon she had kindly rescued would take human form, and turn out to be a handsome man of exceptional looks! It was just his personality that was a little…

“You saved my life, and I saved yours. I’d say we’re even.” The man before her spoke coldly. “You should learn to be a little smarter.”

“I…” Ji Qingyao was just about to argue, but when she looked up, she found the room empty. “He sure left quickly,” she muttered to herself.

Ji Qingyao couldn’t understand it. She had clearly picked up an adorable little demon who helped her hunt and roast wild rabbits. How had he suddenly turned into such a cold man?

The difference was just too great. Though she felt a little regretful, life had to go on. Maybe her fate with the little demon had simply come to an end. Living alone was perfectly nice too, Ji Qingyao thought.

But things didn’t go her way. A month later, Ji Qingyao returned home from outside. As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, she suddenly felt herself lifted off her feet. A pair of large hands clasped her waist and pulled her backward. She struggled instinctively, only to fall into the arms of a tall man. “Don’t move.” A familiar voice sounded by her ear. Ji Qingyao turned and met his gaze, and his handsome face came into view…