His voice...
Shan Ling's voice was not loud. In fact, it sounded weak. However, Su Qing heard it clearly. It sent chills down his spine.
"Actually, I didn't finish what I wanted to say just now. No matter how perfect a plan is, there will always be accidents, right? Your Highness, Official Su! "
Shan Ling's words reverberated in Su Qing's mind.
The smile on his face had completely disappeared, becoming extremely stiff. Just as stiff as his expression was his hand, the hand that lifted the curtain of the carriage.
His hand froze in mid-air.
He did not move.
How could this be? Why!
Su Qing stared intently at the carriage. He did not believe it. He really did not believe it. He was absolutely confident that his plan would work.
In fact, the plan had been going exactly the way he had expected. In fact, it was going even more smoothly than he had anticipated.
Fang Zhengzhi's crime in the Southern Region was confirmed. This was something that everyone had seen with their own eyes. With such a heinous crime, coupled with Fang Zhengzhi's usual behavior.
He had killed Shan Ling in a moment of desperation.
That was normal!
Even if some people did not believe it, so what?
The dead could not speak. As long as he and the Crown Prince insisted that Fang Zhengzhi was the one who killed Shan Ling, then it would be the truth.
But...
What if Fang Zhengzhi was not dead?!
Su Qing's body was stiff, but after a moment, he slowly turned his head to look at Crown Prince Lin Tianrong, who wasn't far behind him.
As the Crown Prince of the Great Xia, Lin Tianrong had never listened to the words of a loser.
But...
When he heard Shan Ling's words, his expression changed.
From his angle, he could clearly see Su Qing's expression. Of course, more importantly, he could also see what was going on inside the carriage.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong had always been cautious in his actions. He was already the Crown Prince, and he wouldn't make a move unless he had absolute confidence in winning.
But this time, he made a move.
Because the temptation this time was simply too great.
He had stabilized the country!
No one else could do more than this. Even though this was not an honorable achievement, as long as he did this, he would have nothing to fear in the future.
However …
In this plan, there was an important link, a fatal link. That was, Fang Zhengzhi had to die, he had to die!
"You … you let Fang Zhengzhi go?!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's voice trembled. He had never expected Fang Zhengzhi to escape.
Was it difficult to kill a poisoned and unconscious person?
Of course it's not difficult!
Not to mention the fact that the Crown Prince had eight hangers-on behind him, even an ordinary soldier would be able to do this.
But now …
However, the carriage was empty. There was not a single person in sight!
There was only one possibility. Shan Ling had let Fang Zhengzhi go. Only Shan Ling had the antidote to Fang Zhengzhi's poison.
"Hahaha, what does Your Highness think?" Shan Ling laughed maniacally. His body could no longer move, and his chest was stained with blood. However, he was laughing from the bottom of his heart.
"Die!" The Crown Prince roared.
The sword in his hand turned into a ray of light that shot towards Shan Ling.
Shan Ling did not move.
He just watched quietly as the sword pierced through his throat. His face was still brimming with a smile, a crazy smile.
Until the world in front of him completely disappeared from his sight.
Darkness. Darkness.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong looked at Shan Ling, his heart filled with hatred. In fact, when Shan Ling raised his blade, he could have waited for Shan Ling to end Fang Zhengzhi's life before attacking Shan Ling.
However, he did not wait.
Because, what was there to worry about a person who was already crippled and poisoned?
As such, he attacked.
But now …
"Chase him! We must kill Fang Zhengzhi! "Crown Prince Lin Tianrong roared.
"Yes!" When the eight mercenaries heard Lin Tianrong's words, they moved instantly. The eight of them turned into eight streaks of light and chased in eight different directions.
The night was getting dark.
The blood on the ground was still covered in a layer of frost.
"Stab!"
The sword in Shan Ling's throat was pulled out, blood dripping onto the ground. The air was cold and oppressive.
However, none of this could be compared to Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's expression. It was an extremely gloomy expression, as gloomy as the abyss.
He would not allow any mistakes to be made in this fight for the throne.
But at the same time, he also understood how difficult it was to chase after someone in this dense forest.
He looked into the distance, into the dark forest. Then, he retracted his gaze and looked at the blood-stained sword in his hand.
"Stab!"
He stabbed the sword again.
Blood splattered everywhere!
However, this time, the sword was not aimed at Shan Ling or Su Qing. It was aimed at his own chest.
"Your Highness!" Su Qing's body trembled as he knelt on the ground.
"Not dead? Hahaha … not dead! Good … very good. I would like to see if you dare to stand in front of my father! "Lin Tianrong's eyes flashed coldly as he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Your Highness, the throne belongs to you. I, Su Qing, am willing to follow you to the death!" Su Qing looked at the sword in Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's chest. He knew what the Crown Prince was thinking.
Taking advantage of the Southern Region Princess!
Fang Zhengzhi would not die for what he had done. However, what if he killed the Southern Region Noblelite and stabbed the Crown Prince of the Great Xia?
He would die for what he had done!
…
…
The Southern Region welcomed its first snowfall in the early hours of the morning.
Fluttering snowflakes fell from the sky, bringing with them an invasive chill, covering this lush world in a silvery white color.
The Sagely Mountain City was completely covered in snow.
However, there was a group of figures amidst the snow-white snow. Their bodies were covered in thick rattan armor, and they were all riding two-meter-tall giant beasts.
They looked like wolves, but their bodies were covered in black fur. There was a silver horn on their foreheads, but they were two to three times the size of a wolf.
The Silver Horned Wolves!
The elite troops of the Southern Region.
The Silver Horned Wolves should have been extremely fast. They should have been able to run on the snow-covered mountain like it was flat ground.
However, this team of Silver Horned Wolves did not move very quickly.
Step by step, each step was extremely heavy and difficult. Behind them, there was a long line of deep footprints.
Just like that, they slowly made their way to the palace of the Sagely Mountain City.
It was snowing.
The sky was incomparably dark.
The palace of the Sagely Mountain City was as white as jade. It was right in front of them. However, none of the Silver Horned Wolves looked excited.
They were solemn, extremely solemn.
None of the Silver Horned Wolves said a word. The only sound in the air was the footsteps of the Silver Horned Wolves and the occasional snort.
Finally...
The Silver Horned Wolves stopped in front of the palace.
None of the guards in the throne room came forward to question them. Everyone's gaze was fixed on this team of Silver Horned Wolves, quietly watching and waiting.
Until the doors of the palace opened slowly.
"Creak, creak!"
The snow-covered doors seemed heavy. The black metal poured onto the doors was cold. However, the doors still opened slowly.
"Awoo!"
The moment the doors opened, the Silver Horned Wolves howled in unison. Their howls reverberated through the skies of the Sagely Mountain City and into the distance.
However, the Silver Horned Wolves did not move.
Because, there was a person standing in the middle of the doors.
It was a man wearing a snow-white leather hat on his head. His broad body was covered with a snow-white animal skin. The animal skin was covered with a thick layer of snow. One could imagine how long this man had been standing in the snow.
And behind this man.
There was a lady. She was also dressed in a snow-white hide. Her skin was the color of wheat, her eyes were black, and she had two daggers strapped to her long legs.
She was Princess Shan Yu!
As such...
The man standing in front of her was the King of the Southern Region.
The Silver Horned Wolves saw the King of the Southern Region and Princess Shan Yu, as well as the settlement chiefs and generals standing behind her.
However, at this moment, not a single one of them stepped forward to pay their respects, and not a single one of them knelt down. They were still riding on their Silver Horned Wolves, quietly waiting on the spot.
This was a strange scene.
What was even stranger was that the King of the Southern Region began to tremble. Then, his legs gave way and he fell to his knees.
"Ling'er!"
The King of the Southern Region let out a sorrowful cry. His silver hair fluttered in the wind and two drops of tears rolled down his cheeks.
This old man, this old man who had roamed the Southern Region for decades, did not shed a single tear even when facing the most terrifying enemy on the battlefield.
But at this moment...
He could not stop the tears from flowing down his cheeks.
"Kaboom!"
As the King of the Southern Region knelt down, Princess Shan Yu and the settlement chiefs and generals all knelt down as well. The ground trembled and snow flew everywhere.
"Woo!" The sound of a horn rang out from the walls of the palace.
At the same time, the Silver Horned Wolves finally knelt down one by one. Their front legs knelt down, and their back legs propped up. However, the Silver Horned Wolf Riders on the Silver Horned Wolves did not move.
The wind and snow blew past, but their bodies didn't move at all.
Because...
On their shoulders, they were carrying a huge black log.
This was an ancient tree. No one knew when it had been cut down. There were all sorts of carvings on the black log.
It was exactly the same as the carvings on the walls of the palace.
The molten iron poured onto the huge black wood, causing the already heavy black wood to become even heavier.
Of course, the most important thing was that there was a person lying on the huge black wood. A white beast skin covered that person's body, but it was still unable to hide the bright red color on the skin.
He was Shan Ling.
The Crown Prince of the Southern Region, the man who was destined to become the next King of the Southern Region. But now, he was lying on the black log.
"Where did the Crown Prince go? Where did he go? Why didn't he come back? Is he afraid that I will kill him?! "The King's voice rang out once again.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince is seriously injured and unconscious. He is being sent to the Great Xia!" One of the Silver Horned Wolves replied.
"Seriously injured? Unconscious? How did he get injured? Why is he unconscious? "The King of the Southern Region's expression changed as he asked again.
"His chest! It was less than a finger away from his heart! "The Silver Horned Wolves replied quickly.
"A finger away from his heart?! Hahaha … a finger away from the heart, hahaha … "The King of the Southern Domain laughed. It was a laugh of extreme anger. He clenched his fists tightly and his body trembled violently.
Then, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
"Ugh!"
Bright red blood splattered on the snowy ground, adding another bright red flower to the snow-white ground.
"Father!" Princess Shan Yu pounced forward and hugged the King of the Southern Region. She was trembling, her eyes filled with hatred.
However, she only uttered the word 'Royal Father' and did not say anything else.
She knew very well what kind of situation they were in right now. She also knew what she could say and what she couldn't.
"Yu'er, your eldest brother and second brother have left. Now, even your third brother..." The King of the Southern Region looked at Princess Shan Yu. His silvery-white hair made the wrinkles on his face look even deeper.
"Father, you still have a daughter!" Princess Shan Yu placed her palms on the snowy ground. The thick layer of snow completely covered her palms, making it impossible to tell that her hands were tightly clenched into fists.
"That's right … I have a daughter, a daughter who can support the entire Southern Region!" The King of the Southern Region's eyes lit up as he stood up.
A red light shone from his body, and the white snow covering his body disappeared in an instant. A thick white fog slowly rose into the sky.
"Pass down my order. From today onwards, Princess Shan Yu will be in charge of all military affairs!"
"Yes!"
"Father, Shan Yu is still young, and father..." When Princess Shan Yu heard this, her body trembled and her jet-black eyes widened.
As the princess of the Southern Region...
Even though she was born into the royal family, she had never expected to be in charge of military affairs. Only the future King of the Southern Region had the right to do so.
"Say no more, I have made my decision. Where is Huo You?" The King of the Southern Region shook his head and caressed Shan Yu's hair with his wrinkled hand. His expression turned serious.
"Your Highness, I am here!" A skinny man walked out from the crowd.
It was the settlement chief of the Huo Ya Settlement, Huo Ya.
"Mm, make a trip to the capital on my behalf and ask the Emperor for a decree to bestow Princess Shan Yu the new Queen of the Southern Region. Also, ask for 800,000 tonnes of rations, 100,000 taels of gold, 100,000 taels of silver..." The King of the Southern Region drew a number on the snow as he spoke.
"Your Highness, this... we have always been on good terms with the Great Xia. We have always paid tribute to the Great Xia, and the Great Xia have always given us some books. I think... the Great Xia might give us 100,000 taels of gold, but will they really give us 800,000 tonnes of rations?" Huo Ya was stunned as he looked at the number on the snow.
He knew how terrifying these numbers were. This was not just a number, this was a terrifying amount of money to build an army.
Fire Raven wasn't the only one who was shocked. The other chiefs and generals standing behind him were equally shocked because this had never happened before.
"Yes, they will definitely give it to us!" The King said confidently as he looked at the settlement chiefs and generals.
"Understood!" The Fire Raven finally nodded its head.
"Father, you are asking for so many resources from the Great Xia in one go. Are you thinking of..." Princess Shan Yu's expression changed drastically when she saw this.
"No! Yu'er, this is a gift from Father to you for your ascension to the throne. You are a woman and if you want to ascend to the throne, you must spread your benevolence. These gifts are for you to show your benevolence. The Emperor knows this, so he will definitely give it to you! However, you will decide how to use these resources. Because, you are the future Queen of the Southern Region! "
The King of the Southern Region turned to look at the Settlement Chiefs and Generals behind him. His body glowed with a fiery red light in the wind and snow.
"We will follow Princess Shan Yu to the death!" The settlement chiefs and generals exchanged glances with each other as they looked at the King of the Southern Region. In the end, they all fell to their knees.
Princess Shan Yu's body trembled once again. However, she did not kneel this time. Instead, she stood up straight. She knew that she was carrying a heavy burden on her shoulders.
A heavy burden on the Southern Region.
Crowley looked at the chieftains and generals who were kneeling on the ground. She did not say anything, only shifting her gaze to the distance.
Over there, it was a stretch of silvery white. Countless trees covered in snow were slightly bent, and that direction was the direction of the Great Xia Dynasty.
Of course, the Great Xia was not the only one in that direction.
There was another settlement in that direction. That settlement was called the Icy Monkey Tribe. At the entrance of the Icy Monkey Tribe, there was a sword.
A sword stabbed into the wind valley of the Icy Monkey Tribe.
The sword was not long, because more than half of the sword was deeply embedded in the ground. The white snow covered the wind valley, and the cold wind swirled in the air above the wind valley.
The temperature here was undoubtedly the coldest in the Southern Region. The thick layer of snow that fell had already turned into frost. The crystal clear frost completely enveloped the sword, and a demonic purple light slowly flowed on the blade.
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