Chapter 978: Chapter 781, Digging at Your Corners Chapter 978: Chapter 781, Digging at Your Corners What's with these two sisters, one of literature and the other of the martial arts?
No, Shi Yali clearly poses more of a challenge than Xi Ligui; I mustn't provoke her in the future.
All in all, things are still looking good.
The three of them haven't encountered any significant issues.
Sat in the living room and waited for a while.
Andre Willow and Annette walked back in from outside.
The family sat around the dining table, eating and discussing the recent changes in the city.
The security on Gold and Silver Island was increasingly better, and even across the Emerald Sea, pirate ships were rarely seen anymore.
The sight of pirate ships everywhere along the sea routes during the pirate era was a stark contrast to now.
Of course, in addition to the efforts made by Wu Heng and the others during this time, the fact that Lilith had settled on the island certainly played a role.
At this time, a Level 20 hero and the leader of the association.
To the average professional, it was like having a gun held to their head; no one would dare to cause trouble here.
Right after dinner, a skeleton in charge of watching the radio hurried down.
Pointed upstairs, indicating that a message had come in.
Wu Heng followed upstairs and into the radio room.
“Miss Wen Mansha, is there something you need me for?” Wu Heng asked softly, holding the microphone.
From the radio, Wen Mansha's gentle voice came through, “Master, how have you been recently?”
“I've been quite good. How are you and the baby?” Wu Heng leaned back in his chair.
“We're also well. The baby is doing fine, eating and sleeping well, though she misses her daddy.”
“I bet it's the baby's mommy who is really missing daddy!”
“You guessed right,” Wen Mansha laughed, then got straight to the point, “Today, an envoy from the Yeko Kingdom's Second Prince made arrangements to come here.”
The Second Prince sent someone to Lundham City?
“Is it for peace talks?” Wu Heng inquired.
The battle situation between the two sides was quite clear, with the Skeleton Army steamrolling through and human legions in retreat.
Even with Level 18 professionals in their ranks, it was hard to change the tide of a large-scale war.
Now, coming to talk, he speculated they might be seeking reconciliation.
“It doesn't seem exactly like a reconciliation, but the goal is for both sides to cease fire. Master, guess what they said?” Wen Mansha's tone carried a hint of amusement.
Wu Heng uncertainly suggested, “An apology, compensation?”
“He said the Second Prince wants to marry me as his wife, promising that once the Kingdom is reclaimed, I would be the queen.” Wen Mansha stated directly.
“Holy shit, is he sick?” Wu Heng exclaimed in shock.
Being beaten down by the forces of Lundham City, he still thought about marrying Wen Mansha.
But upon further thought, the purpose behind this became clear.
Wen Mansha, coming from a gang background and having borne his child, certainly wouldn't be the royal family's choice of spouse based on their selection standards.
But right now, the Second Prince needed support and was having a tough time beating Lundham City.
If he really could marry Wen Mansha, not only would he rid himself of an enemy, but Lundham City would also become his aid.
It was indeed a clever calculation.
“How did you respond?” Wu Heng asked.
Wen Mansha said with a laugh, “Didn't kill the envoy; didn't want to disrupt the balance of the truce. But I'm keeping an eye on him, waiting for the investigation team to leave before hanging his head on the city wall.”
Then her tone meandered, “What else could I do? My person and my heart both belong to the master, and now that I have the baby, it's even harder to part.”
Wu Heng nodded subconsciously; Wen Mansha's contract with him ensured she wouldn't ever entertain the thought of betrayal in any situation.
Of course, he and Wen Mansha also had a good relationship; this gang sister who was ruthless in her tasks was unusually clingy in private.
“This Second Prince doesn't deserve you. I'll make you a queen in the future too,” Wu Heng also declared.
“No thanks, managing Lundham City is tiring enough; who in their right mind wants to be a queen.” Wen Mansha commented, then continued, “I contacted you to inquire about the association investigation team. The Second Prince clearly hasn't given up on Lundham City. If we drag this out, I'm afraid it might give him a way to turn the tide of the battle.”
The Skeleton Army of Lundham City specialized in blitzkrieg.
They would push forward as much as possible before the opposition could react.
Combined with the modern weaponry Wu Heng had equipped them with, a crushing trend was on display.
This pause was indeed to avoid the association's investigation team, but it also gave the opposition time to find a method of counterattack.
Attempting to form a marriage alliance was one such method, and it might also be a form of probing.
Wu Heng said, “According to intelligence, the association investigation team has entered the capital of Yeko Kingdom and has had conflicts with some sects, but there is no detailed intelligence.”
There was a brief silence on the other end before Wen Mansha asked, “So, do we continue the ceasefire?”
“Let's hold off for a bit, wait for me to gather more detailed information, then discuss our next steps,” Wu Heng pondered for a moment and then replied.
“Got it,” Wen Mansha acknowledged.
Wu Heng then asked, “How is the railway construction going?”
“It's still being laid; it won't take much longer before it reaches Lundham City.”
“Good. Have someone in the newly conquered cities promote us, and the stories of the last few issues of the Great Detective, as well as have the bards perform there,” Wu Heng instructed directly.
Now that quite a few cities had been taken over, it was time to try boosting his own reputation.
“Alright.”
Holding the microphone, Wu Heng continued, “Keep me informed with any news, and be careful. Don't let those messy envoys enter the City Lord's Mansion.”
“Got it, master.”
“Let's leave it at that, keep in touch.”
“Okay.”
After hanging up the radio, Wu Heng sat in his chair deep in thought.
This Second Prince, why does he always pop up unexpectedly?
Without him showing up, nobody paid much attention to him.
Yet now, he had even thought of marriage as a method; it felt like he was being driven into a corner.
What was solely lacking now was intelligence from the association investigation team.
Lilith surely had it, but wouldn't offer it directly to him.
He got up and left the radio room.
Several maids headed to the video room to play games.
Wu Heng told them not to stay up too late gaming, then went back upstairs and into his study.
In the study.
The Three Ghosts were all present in the room today.
Wu Heng poured himself a cup of tea, and Xiao Xiao came fluttering over with a bit of coyness.
“Uncle, are we good?”
“You first tell me what it is, and then I'll decide whether to tell you or not,” Wu Heng said.
Hmph!
Xiao Xiao snorted and then continued, “My friend is leaving, and I want to give her a tablet that can take pictures, so when she comes back, she can show me photos of the outside world.”
Lilith is leaving?
Indeed, it had been a while since she arrived on the island, and the dignitaries who had come for the auction were almost all gone.
“Sure, but you'll have to teach her how to use it, she might not be familiar with these gadgets,” Wu Heng readily agreed.
In the Zombie World, there were plenty of tablets and smartphones.
They were probably the most common spoils of war.
When Wu Heng gave gifts to Xi Ligui, Imilo, and the others, he also gave them tablets.
“Yay! Uncle is the best,” Xiao Xiao cheered.
Wu Heng took out a new tablet and said, “Let a skeleton go with you to deliver it. People would be frightened if they saw a tablet flying through the sky on its own.”
Xiao Xiao thought about it, realized it made sense, and nodded her agreement, “Okay.”
Wu Heng arranged for a skeleton to follow Xiao Xiao out.
After Xiao Xiao had left,
Glenda said, “Lilith is leaving?”
Wu Heng replied, “Seems like it. She's been on the island for a while now, and leaders like her probably can't just stay outside indefinitely.”
“That's true.”
No more was said about Lilith. Wu Heng continued, “Wen Mansha just sent me a message, saying the Second Prince has arranged for an emissary to propose marriage, to take her as his wife.”
Both ghosts suddenly turned their heads, looking surprised at this news.
Glenda said in surprise, “Are you getting your footings dug from under you?”
“What are you talking about? Wen Mansha definitely won't agree to that, and the other party's goal isn't her but Lundham City,” Wu Heng replied, giving her a look.
Glenda pondered for a moment and said, “Doesn't he know that Wen Mansha is your person?”
“He should know, but it's possible that he is testing Wen Mansha's thoughts. The identity of the Second Prince is more attractive than that of an association member like me.”
Wen Mansha said, “I think you should speed up your plans against the Yeko Kingdom.”
“Let's see how it goes,” Wu Heng replied and then added, “I heard the Crown Prince is over forty years old, I wonder how old the Second Prince is.”
“Fifth Princess should know,” commented Glenda.
From the side, Bella added, “I heard the Second Prince is in his early thirties, very handsome, heard it while in the tavern.”
“And his profession?”
“Even less clear about his profession, but from what people describe, the Second Prince is a representative of the arts in the Kingdom, likes poetry and painting, and some also say he has a preference for men.”
Glenda said with a laugh, “That explains it, the Second Prince is trying to get close to you through Wen Mansha.”
She looked seriously at Wu Heng and asked, “Have you ever considered men?”
“You should read some normal books for once; lately, the books you've been reading are a bit off,” Wu Heng retorted.
Glenda smiled and then fell silent.
Bella continued, “I heard from people in the tavern that someone like the Second Prince, from the start, didn't aim for the throne, don't know why it turned out like this.”
“There could be other reasons,”
If it's true as rumored that the Second Prince likes the arts, then it means he never considered vying for the throne from a young age.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be so focused on these things.
But some things, rumors from the outside may not be reliable.
“Once we sort things out here, we'll go back to Lundham City to see,”
Wu Heng spoke before standing up and saying, “I'm heading back.”
“Good night,” the two ghosts waved.
Exiting the study, Wu Heng headed back to his bedroom to rest.
The next day, in the morning,
Inside the study.
As soon as Wu Heng walked in, Xiao Xiao flew in with a piece of jade and landed it in Wu Heng's hand.
“Look, her gift in return. I told her my uncle is rich and has everything, but she insisted on giving me something,” Xiao Xiao said proudly.
[Companion Yin Jade (Special Item)]
[Effect: Enhances Necromantic Power, nourishes Spirit Servants.]
[Side effect: Coldness.]
(Description: A naturally occurring Special Item that can provide corresponding Necromantic Power.)
Wu Heng had previously received a piece of Companion Yin Jade as a reward from the association.
But the one before him was more than twice the size of that reward.
That piece was of Second-Class Merits, this one might well be First-Class Merits.
No need to guess, it must be Lilith.
There definitely wouldn't be a second person on the island who could afford to give such a gift.
Rich lady, huh!
When she was about to leave, should he also give her some gifts as well?
“This thing isn't cheap,” Wu Heng said.
“Glenda Auntie said it's a good thing,” Xiao Xiao said with a smile.
Wu Heng nodded, “Since it's a gift from your friend, you should take good care of it and don't break it.”
“Put it on the desk, Auntie and sister can also feel the jade's effects.”
“Xiao Xiao is so thoughtful,” praised Wu Heng.
The other two ghosts also showed smiles.
Xiao Xiao too had a full smile and hung the yin jade from a bronze rack above the desk.
Wu Heng said as well, “Let's go, we're heading to Zombie World.”
Three ghosts dove into his body, and Wu Heng opened the boundary door and stepped through.
Lundham City.
Inside a room in a tavern.
A tall, thin figure, twirling a ring around his finger, said, “No news from Wen Mansha yet?”
“Nothing at all,” the burly figure opposite him answered coldly.
“This lowly woman, having a city thinks she has changed class,” murmured the tall, thin figure in a low voice.
He had originally thought that with Wen Mansha's insight and status, upon hearing about the Second Prince and the prospect of becoming queen, she would agree easily.
Unexpectedly, there was still no word.
After a silence, the lean man continued, “Send a message to the Second Prince, he can proceed with the next plan.”
“Yes.”
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