It’s been over two days since Lan SiSi was captured!
Princess Na Xue said, "Hasn’t Lanling co yet?"
"No!" Emperor Di Ming said.
At this mont, a mber of the Bloodsucking Demon Race ca to report that Suo Mo, the Speaker of the Fla Demon Empire, had co to seek an audience.
Princess Na Xue’s expression changed, then she let out a cold laugh, "Is Lanling really at his wit’s end? Sending Suo Mo to see , trying to have Suo Mo plead for him? Does he think this will save face? Dream on!"
Then, a crow flew over and whispered a few words into Emperor Di Ming’s ear.
Emperor Di Ming said, "Yesterday, Ashi Liren of the Witch Kingdom visited the Fla Demon Empire, but Lanling did not et her."
Na Xue asked, "How can you be sure of this?"
Emperor Di Ming said, "Because just after Ashi Liren arrived in Fla Demon City, Lanling ordered an inspection of Black Demon City and then marched westwards with great fanfare. It was seen by the crow itself; he seed to deliberately avoid eting Ashi Liren and left Fla Demon City right in front of the crow."
Princess Na Xue said, "He is showing us that he is cutting ties with the Dinie Group."
"Yes." Emperor Di Ming said, "So, I think we should let this matter rest, not escalate the conflict further. et with Suo Mo and restate our position of peace."
Princess Na Xue waved her hand to stop Emperor Di Ming from speaking, "Everyone says Lanling is as clever as a demon, but it seems that’s all he is. On one hand, he cuts ties with Dinie and clearly surrenders and compromises. But instead of coming to bow to in person, he sends Suo Mo. It’s like pretending to be a whore but wanting a monunt of chastity. Does he think I care about the so-called father-daughter relationship? He’s made a huge miscalculation. Go tell Suo Mo to have Lanling co to explain his relationship with the Dinie Group in person and admit that Lan SiSi and others illegally crossed the border. He must grant our Bloodsucking Demon Race a territory spanning three hundred miles around the Star Magic teorite Cave. Since he’s bowing down, do it completely. He can’t surrender halfway while trying to keep so dignity; it doesn’t work that way."
Emperor Di Ming said, "Lanling is extrely proud. If truly angered, he might do sothing reckless."
"Go to war with us?" Na Xue said, "Going to war with us is suicide. He’s not that foolish. His previous act of madness was just a bluff. Now that he’s bowed, we must seize this opportunity to break his back completely."
Emperor Di Ming hesitated for a long ti and said, "I don’t think... this is wise."
Na Xue said, "He holds your life and death in his hands, but you know I have an Order of No Killing for his wife and children. It’s an exchange, so he wouldn’t dare do anything to you."
Then, Na Xue said, "Do you think Lanling has any other paths? He can’t seek help from Dinie nor go to war with . Apart from coming to bow down before , there’s nowhere else he can go."
Emperor Di Ming stepped back and lowered his head without speaking.
Then, Lanling instructed the eunuch Crown Prince Yun E beside him: "Go see Suo Mo and tell him I refuse to et. Let him inform Lanling that if he wants to save Lan SiSi, he must co see in person. I will only give him six hours. If he exceeds this ti, I will severely punish Lan SiSi for the cri of illegal entry, and he can’t bla for being ruthless!"
"Yes!" Crown Prince Yun E left.
Beside him, You Ming said, "Your Highness, Lanling has never bowed to anyone. This ti, he will have to bow to you. He can’t ask for help from Dinie due to lack of rapport, nor dare to start a war with us as that would lead to the Fla Demon Empire’s destruction. To save his concubine, his only option is to bow to you. This way, we can wash away the sha of our last defeat. I have a request; I’m not sure if I should make it."
Na Xue said, "Speak."
You Ming said, "When Lanling bows to you, I hope we can witness it. It’s a historic mont; once a person bows the first ti, they get used to it and will kneel forever."
Just then, Military Advisor Xi Ting rode in on a ghost ray, panting heavily, knelt, and said, "Princess, Your Majesty, Tang Ren is leading an army to attack Rakshasa King’s City!"
At these words, You Ming’s face changed completely.
Na Xue also stood up sharply, shouting, "What?"
Xi Ting said, "Tang Ren is attacking Rakshasa King’s City."
You Ming was nearly scared out of his wits, imdiately knelt, and said, "Princess, I urge you to deploy troops imdiately to support Rakshasa King’s City. Lanling daring to attack our Rakshasa King’s City is tearing up the ceasefire agreent, declaring war on our Vampire Demon Race Alliance!"
Xi Ting said bitterly, "I’m afraid it’s too late. In just two hours, Tang Ren has captured Rakshasa King’s City. Or rather, Rakshasa City’s million troops have welcod Tang Ren’s entry into the palace. Tang Ren has allied with the Rakshasa Elders Council and the Rakshasa Royal Family Elders’ Council and has deposed your Rakshasa King title. Tang Ren has taken the throne and declared you a regicidal traitor guilty of patricide and usurpation, issuing a demon race wanted order."
Xi Ting then looked at Princess Na Xue.
Na Xue’s expression changed dramatically, "What else did he say?"
Xi Ting said, "Tang Ren says that this action is to avenge the late king, is an internal matter of the Rakshasa Tribe, has nothing to do with the Bloodsucking Demon Race, nor the Vampire Demon Race Alliance. Furthermore, as the leader of the Vampire Demon Race Alliance, you should hand over the traitor You Ming from the Rakshasa Tribe for proper justice!"
At this ti, eunuch Crown Prince Yun E ca in, bowed, and said, "Your Highness, Suo Mo insists on seeing you and says he has brought a personal letter from Lanling."
Princess Na Xue waved her hand and said, "Let him in!"
Suo Mo ca in, ticulously saluted, and then presented Lanling’s personal letter.
From beginning to end, he never placed himself in the position of a father.
Princess Na Xue looked at Suo Mo for a long ti, then took Lanling’s personal letter.
In the letter, every word by Lanling was written ticulously.
"Your Highness Princess Na Xue, here I congratulate the formation of the Vampire Demon Race Alliance. This is a montous occasion. I formally propose that the Fla Demon Empire and the Vampire Demon Race Alliance establish a comprehensive strategic partnership. I invite Your Highness to visit the Fla Demon Empire at an appropriate ti."
"Additionally, I have heard that You Ming ascended the throne and beca one of the leaders of the Vampire Demon Race Alliance. This is unsettling to . It is well known that I value my relationship with the Vampire Demon Race Alliance and cherish the friendship with Princess Na Xue. Perhaps Your Highness is unaware, but You Ming is insane, has committed patricide, and usurped the throne. Such a traitor lurking beside Your Highness and within the high ranks of the Vampire Demon Race Alliance is extrely unsettling to ."
"Out of the demon race’s justice and my personal concern for Your Highness, I find it necessary to investigate this matter thoroughly and restore clarity to the Vampire Demon Race Alliance. Thus, I propose that the Fla Demon Empire and the Vampire Demon Race Alliance form a joint investigation team, with Your Highness as the team leader and myself as deputy leader."
"Finally, I wish everlasting beauty for Your Highness and eternal friendship between my Fla Demon Empire and the Vampire Demon Race Alliance!"
Sincerely,
Lanling, Emperor of the Fla Demon Empire, personally!
The letter made no ntion of Lan SiSi’s capture, as if Lanling was completely oblivious to it, as if it didn’t exist.
Throughout the text, it spoke of friendship, demon race justice, and bright skies.
Princess Na Xue’s hands trembled incessantly, her face turned pale, breathing heavily.
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