World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 364: Two hundred: Establish the Princess Mansion! Zhi Ning’s ending! (Important subscription required)_2

Chapter 364: Two hundred: Establish the Princess Mansion! Zhi Ning’s ending! (Important subscription required)_2

Yan Tingyi said, "This shouldn’t concern Lord Suo Lun anymore."

"Indeed, indeed..." Suo Lun said, "Your envoy, please wait a moment, I will immediately release Young Master Gui Qinqu and the other prisoners. However, as to how to transport them back to Linhai City, I am powerless."

More than two hours later.

Under the watchful eye of Suo Lun’s cavalry, over three thousand prisoners left the Heavenly Water Main City in a massive group, first detouring through Baiyun County, then heading north to return to Linhai City.

...

Having just sent off the envoys from Linhai City, Suo Lun was preparing to inquire about the progress of the Shadow Magic Plan.

A few days ago, Suo Lun had already been sending thousands of people to that secret deserted island at night, and the excavation of the underground fortress had been going on for several days.

Moreover, after rescuing the sorcerer Yaomeng, he didn’t stay in Heavenly Water Main City at all, but sent her along with Ye Jingfeng to the secret island.

He couldn’t risk any exposure. If the Ashi Liren found out Yaomeng wasn’t dead and was in Tian Shui City, that would be an absolute catastrophe.

One Ashi Luo was already enough trouble. With an Ashi Liren added to the mix, Suo Lun wouldn’t have a chance to live.

Furthermore, the Ashi Liren would play a massive role in Suo Lun’s plans moving forward.

Today, the bustle in Tian Shui City certainly hadn’t stopped because he was soon to receive a third wave of envoys.

Eunuch Gao Ningshi, the confidant of Duke Zhi Ting, kneeled down on both knees as soon as he saw Suo Lun and said directly, "Count Suo Lun, this old servant is here to apologize to you."

Suo Lun quickly helped him up; at over sixty years old, it would be reducing his lifespan to have him kneeled before him.

Moreover, at Chaos Stone Island, he was merely following orders.

"Elder Gao mustn’t be so courteous." Suo Lun said, "For your visit this time, does Duke Zhi Ting have any orders for me?"

"I am here by the command of His Majesty the King." Gao Ningshi said, "In three days, the Princess’s Mansion will be officially established. As the greatest contributor to the Princess’s Mansion, you must be present in person."

That day was finally here.

The establishment of the Princess’s Mansion indicated the King’s intentions were now clear as day.

It symbolized that Princess Zhi Yan was officially challenging Prince Zili.

Before, it was only that Suo Lun had no way out. With the establishment of the Princess’s Mansion, it meant that Duke Zhi Ting, Princess Zhi Yan, and even King Quo Bian had no retreat left.

The establishment of the Princess’s Mansion also completely signified the start of a civil war within the kingdom, a fight to the death for survival.

The victor would become the new sovereign.

The loser would have no place to be buried—no middle ground whatsoever.

That evening, Suo Lun handed over important affairs of Tian Shui City to Suo Ningbing, Ye Jingyu, Yan Nai’er and others. Then, riding the Lion-Tiger Beast brought by Gao Ningshi, he discreetly left Tian Shui City under the cover of night, heading for Wangcheng Zidu.

Yan Nai’er had wanted to follow Suo Lun to Wangcheng with him, protecting him closely all the way there.

But Suo Lun felt that Tian Shui City needed her more, and this time Gao Ningshi had brought dozens of expert royal bodyguards to escort Suo Lun to the capital.

Moreover, what Suo Lun worried about the most was Ashi Luo coming to Tian Shui City to forcibly take his sister Suo Ningbing, so he had to request the Sword Master Bixiao to temporarily stay at the City Lord’s Mansion.

Under the moonlight, Suo Lun and Gao Ningshi, along with the dozens of royal bodyguards, sped toward Zidu along a narrow path.

...

Zidu, in the residence of the Young Master!

Prince Zili seemed to have changed into an entirely different person, the previously carefree disposition was nowhere to be seen.

"Slap!" With a smack, he viciously slapped Zhi Ning across the face, sending her small frame flying.

Zhi Ning crashed to the ground, and then continued to kneel there, tears falling as half of her face swelled up, with blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.

"You foolish woman, how do you think this makes me look to all the lords? How does this make me look to all the nobles?" Zili roared with a gritty voice.

Zhi Ning did not respond but just looked down at the ground, tears streaming continuously.

Seeing her like this, a spasm of pain flickered across Zili’s face. He sighed, stepped forward to help her up and said, "Before I went to the Flame Empire, I repeatedly told you to leave military affairs to Suo Hanyi. There are experts for a reason; you shouldn’t have interfered."

Taking a deep breath, Zili said, "Your reckless meddling with military affairs led to the devastating defeat of tens of thousands of our troops. It cost us not only the battle of Tian Shui City but also Suo Hanyi, an unbeatable commander. This man has flaws in his character, but his military genius is undeniable, not even inferior to Turing Tuo."

"If it were just the loss of Tian Shui City’s battle, that wouldn’t matter much. I had other plans in place; Suo Lun was still doomed," Zili continued angrily. "With King Quo Bian struck down by apoplexy and Zhi Wei’s forces closing in, it was the perfect opportunity to wipe out the Suo family and take Tian Shui City. Yet, it was you, delaying the battle repeatedly, allowing Suo Lun to turn the tables once more."

Angered, Zili pushed his sister Zhi Ning down again, causing her to fall to the ground.

"And the worst of it is, you allowed yourself to be taken by Suo Lun. Do you not realize, who you are supposed to marry? It’s Ji Min from the Flame Empire, the heir to the world’s first overlord," Zili said harshly. "By being with Suo Lun, you have created for me a powerful enemy."

"I was raped," Zhi Ning said in a high-pitched voice.

"Really?" Zili said. "Looking at you, flushed with desire, every single hair on your body seemed to spell out ’I am willing’!"

Zhi Ning, who never cried, couldn’t help but burst into tears in front of her brother.

"Are you pregnant?" Zili suddenly asked.

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