World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 605 - 306: Gui Qinshao’s Destiny! (Important, Must Subscribe)

Chapter 605: 306: Gui Qinshao’s Destiny! (Important, Must Subscribe)

Ling Ao truly hadn’t expected that Prince Zili would brazenly demand the rights to the bridal chamber of his newlywed wife, Gui Qinshao.

How utterly shameless!

In his heart, he had always regarded Prince Zili as a man of great talent and bold vision. Despite having seen Prince Zili cast greedy glances at Gui Qinshao numerous times, Ling Ao hadn’t thought much of it. After all, many a hero is fond of beauties, and even King Quo Bian indulged himself greatly when he was young.

Ling Ao felt that a sovereign with such talent and vision as Prince Zili would surely consider the bigger picture. And as his first confidant, surely Prince Zili would respect him as well.

He hadn’t anticipated that Prince Zili would so openly express a desire to sleep with his woman.

This made Ling Ao completely unable to accept the situation, even feeling as though his idol had shattered.

Was it perhaps because Suo Lun had died, and with his biggest rival gone, Prince Zili had suddenly become lax and indulgent?

Or perhaps, Prince Zili had always been indulgent and shameless?

Over the years, nearly all nobles and feudal lords saw Prince Zili as the future enlightened monarch. And Prince Zili had always behaved very well; he liked sleeping with other men’s wives, but many times those shameless nobles had taken the initiative to offer their wives to him.

Apart from this flaw, Prince Zili had a broad mind, was tough and resolute, courteous to the learned and virtuous, and full of bold vision—he was the perfect heir apparent.

But now, he was asking Ling Ao to yield his soon-to-be bride. This was not merely a slap in Ling Ao’s face, but also a slap in the face of Gui Xingfu.

Could such behavior still be considered as being courteous to the learned and virtuous?

Moreover, the most critical point was that for the sake of a beauty, Prince Zili did not hesitate to humiliate both Ling Ao and the esteemed feudal lord Gui Xingfu.

Could this still be regarded as the behavior of an enlightened monarch?

Instantly, many convictions crumbled within Ling Ao’s heart.

He had once believed that Prince Zili valued him purely for his talent, that it was a sincere desire to recruit the capable.

But now it seemed that Prince Zili regarded him as nothing more than an ant.

What value? What courtesy to the learned and virtuous—all just a huge joke?

Ling Ao felt a profound sadness and anger. Born a commoner, his heart carried a strong sense of pride, constantly yearning to surpass others.

With such humiliation from Prince Zili, he truly wished he could draw his sword in a fury, his blade stained with splattered blood.

If Suo Lun stood before him now, he would have ensured his body be torn into a thousand pieces.

But the man before him was Prince Zili, the one who determined his destiny, the lord he had regarded as heaven these past few years. He lacked the courage to draw his sword.

However, he would never accede to such a shameless request from Prince Zili.

Therefore, Ling Ao acted as though he had heard nothing, kneeling rigidly in place, using silence to express his anger and protest.

Seeing Ling Ao’s reaction, Prince Zili’s eyes went cold, and disdain surged in his heart.

The reason Ling Ao had risen like a comet was related to his genius, but there were many geniuses in this world. Suo Hanyi, who died a little over a year ago, was also a genius in martial arts and the military. But what of it? Wasn’t he directly executed by Suo Lun?

If Ling Ao weren’t the adopted son of Gui Xingfu, and had not just happened to represent the civilian elite, just when Prince Zili needed to set up such a standard, his so-called genius would be worthless. With his pathetic and arrogant character, he’d never make it to being a leader of a thousand riders in his lifetime.

Besides, in this world apart from a peerless devil like Suo Lun, who else dares to claim the title of genius?

Seeing Ling Ao actually wanting to confront him with cold indifference, Prince Zili only felt a series of mocking laughter.

He said nothing more, simply stepping forward and patting Ling Ao on the shoulder, then walked out with a light smile.

...

Inside the Earl of Linhai’s mansion in the royal city!

Gui Qinshao was painting.

At this moment, there were only five days left until her wedding day.

In these days, she seemed to have become a different person.

Previously, she couldn’t wait to go out every day to play, to attend banquets, dazzling amongst the radiant and unrivaled, receiving the admiration of all men and the envy of all women.

Moreover, she had always despised the Earl of Linhai’s residence for being too small, hence she always lived in Duke Turing’s Mansion, where she ordered people around with imperious arrogance.

But ever since she completely severed ties with Suo Lun twenty days ago, she hadn’t left the house, staying indoors to learn painting, embroidery, and so on.

She wanted to cultivate her mind and nurture her character, striving to be a good wife.

The secret plot of Turing Duo and Prince Zili to kill Tuli Yang shook her profoundly, leading her to introspect herself as well.

She often involuntarily saw herself in Turing Duo’s place, Suo Lun in Prince Zili’s, and Ling Ao as the pitiable, infatuated Tuli Yang.

Through such empathy, she felt especially loathsome, and Ling Ao especially pitiful.

Given the adversarial stance between the Suo and the Gui Clans, in order to avoid future tragedy, Gui Qinshao bravely cut off her emotional ties with Suo Lun, preparing wholeheartedly to marry Ling Ao.

And for some reason, as her wedding day approached, she grew even less inclined to go out.

Even though all the noble girls outside were talking about her upcoming marriage, and they were all envious of her fortune in marrying such an outstanding husband.

She was so vain, previously relishing the envy and flattery, but now she found it somewhat grating to her ears.

...

Dazedly, Ling Ao returned from Prince Zili’s Mansion to the Earl of Linhai’s mansion in the royal city.

"My lord son-in-law!"

"My lord son-in-law!"

All the servants greeted him respectfully as he passed by.

He had always held a high position within the Gui Family Clan, and recently, he had even surpassed Gui Qinzhong and Gui Qinqu, second only to the young master of Linhai City, Gui Qinbi.