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After many days, some light gradually appeared in the sky. It was a kind of turbid light, but it was still better than not seeing the sun.
The royal courtyard was a bit deserted. Shuang'er took some fresh ingredients from the kitchen and found that most people had left this morning to go to the Nan Family Mansion to celebrate the birthday of the Nan Family Grand Duke.
Grand Duke Nan was a very influential dragon herder. He was once the dean of the Dragon Tamer Academy and also supported the Li Family and the Nan Family. He was the true Grand Duke of the Ancestral Dragon City State.
Even though the Li Family was in power now, Grand Duke Nan was old and senile. He dismissed the dragon beasts, but the birthday was still grand. All the big and small figures of the Li Family were present.
Li Yunzi didn't go. Grand Duke Nan had already said some words to cut ties with her years ago. Li Yunzi didn't need to pretend to go.
Zhu Minglang didn't know what kind of person Grand Duke Nan was. There were many people who took advantage of their seniority. He only cared about the safety of his wife.
Besides, Lingxiao City State made a big fuss yesterday again, forcing the Empress's army to go to the battlefield in the west.
The timing was very clever. Zhu Minglang had to be more careful.
Zhu Minglang thought Grand Duke Nan's birthday banquet was more like Li Yunzi's trap. Therefore, he was determined not to go.
It was rare for the Li Family Mansion to be so quiet. Zhu Minglang was in a good mood.
Unfortunately, summer was coming and the sky was always dark. Otherwise, Zhu Minglang would have invited Li Yunzi to take a walk in the forest behind the mountain.
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Nan Family Mansion
The Nan Family Mansion was almost opposite the city wall of the Li Family Mansion. It didn't have a tall wall, but it was magnificent. It showed more of the foundation of the number one family of the Ancestral Dragon City State.
There was a hubbub of voices in front of the gate. Many students who were exploring the path of dragon herding could be seen. They didn't have the chance to enter the mansion, but they still wanted to come here and get some dragon energy. After all, the dragon gate was sometimes very mysterious. The people always paid attention to who they worshipped and what gods they believed in.
Inside the mansion, it was not as noisy as outside. It was strict and solemn, and it did not seem like they were celebrating the birthday of an old man. Instead, there were many guards, and the atmosphere was solemn. Some of the people who came to celebrate the birthday put down their birthday gifts and were led to another high hall.
In an iron courtyard, Nan Lingsha slowly walked along the marble path. She wore a rose-red dress, and her skin was as beautiful as snow, smooth and gentle. Even though the veil covered her face, it was difficult to hide her peerless beauty and the elegance and nobility she exuded from her actions.
"Young master, young master."
"Who is this lady?" The Fourth Young Master of the Zong Palace, Du Cheng, stared at Nan Lingsha in a daze.
"Nan Lingsha is in charge of the Nan Family. Hmph!" Li Kongxi snorted coldly to express his dissatisfaction.
"Oh, oh …" Du Cheng nodded. He didn't care about the mood of Li Kongxi, who was engaged to him, at all, as if he wanted to remember this name.
Nan Lingsha walked over without even glancing at Du Cheng. A few dragon shepherds from the Nan Family pushed open the heavy iron door and guided Nan Lingsha into the role.
The Nan Family's Iron Hall was already full of people. They did not talk much, and the quiet atmosphere was a little strange.
"Close the door," Nan Lingsha said to the disciples of the Nan Family behind her.
After closing the door, the people sitting in the Metal Hall panicked. They stared at Nan Lingsha in shock, as if they were looking at a queen who had seen through their scheme.
"Don't be nervous, everyone. This is my daughter, Nan Lingsha," Li Ying hurriedly said.
"She's in charge of the Nan Family. Without her support, we won't be able to overthrow Li Yunzi's monopoly," the old Grand Duke Nan said.
The Li Family had already contacted the Nan Family before the secret meeting. They wanted to use this rare natural disaster to overthrow Li Yunzi.
Once Li Yunzi recovered from her injuries, she would continue to fight. With the military power of several major city-states in her hands, it was likely that no one present would be able to contend against her.
"Our Firmament City-State has already sent out our troops for many days. It's enough to show the Ling Family's master's sincerity. Everyone, please stop hesitating …" Yang Xiu was the first to speak.
"Our Ancestral Palace has also sent Young Master Du Cheng here.
"The Li Family's guards and experts have all been sent away, or tricked into coming here to celebrate the birthday. The Li Family's imperial courtyard is empty right now," Kong Tong said to everyone in the hall.
Celebrate the birthday?
That was only an excuse for outsiders.
Grand Duke Nan's birthday was the anniversary of Li Yunzi's death.
Everything was ready. Even the Heavens had purposely sent an east wind to make Li Yunzi lose the support of the people in such a short period of time!
"It's the will of the Heavens. We didn't gather everyone here to plot against the Li Family. Instead, we don't want everything under Li Yunzi's control to fall into chaos after she falls. Someone needs to collect taxes from the Wasteland. The people of the Nan Family need a new ruler. Someone needs to take over the military of Ancestral Dragon City … "Grand Duke Nan said.
Divide!
Grand Duke Nan's intention couldn't be any more obvious.
They weren't here to ask everyone to risk being killed by Li Yunzi. They were only here to divide the benefits.
Currently, everyone had a crusade letter in front of their desk. Everyone in the Iron Court controlled a faction. It wasn't just inside and outside of Ancestral Dragon City. It also included the Ancestral Palace, the Li Family, the Nan Family, the remnants of the Nan Family, Firmament City, and so on …
In fact, when the foreign representatives saw that even the head of the Li Family, Grand Duke Nan, and the head of the Nan Family were the initiators of the crusade, they heaved a sigh of relief in their hearts.
A few city-states had been invaded by Li Yunzi. Countless soldiers had died, and those who resisted were mercilessly beheaded.
The Ancestral Palace didn't want to see Li Yunzi monopolize the power. The neighbors of Ancestral Dragon City were trembling in fear. Even the Ancestral Dragon City couldn't stand Li Yunzi trampling on everyone's rights.
Li Yunzi was injured and had returned to recuperate.
If they didn't make a move now, were they going to wait for Li Yunzi's army to flatten everyone's mansions and cities?
"Write down everyone's names. I'll temporarily take over Li Yunzi's army. You won't have to worry about her loyal soldiers taking revenge," Nan Lingsha said as she walked along the long table.
"How are you going to temporarily take over? Do you think Li Yunzi's loyal soldiers will listen to a one-sided statement from the Miss of the Nan Family?" Zhong Yue harrumphed coldly.
"That's the key to preventing future troubles."
Li Ying rose to his feet and said to the crowd, "Many of you might not know this, but my daughters, Li Yunzi and Nan Lingsha, are twins."
Nan Lingsha slowly took off her veil, revealing her true appearance.
Zhong Yue fell off his chair when he saw Nan Lingsha's appearance. He still couldn't forget the cold and cruel gaze of this she-devil on the night of the New Year's celebration!
"Nan Lingsha is among her soldiers. After Li Yunzi is imprisoned, no one will know their Master has been replaced by her sister, Lingsha. This is the guarantee our Nan Family is giving everyone! "Grand Duke Nan declared.
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