For some people, refusing the kindness of others was the most difficult thing to do.
And this was the situation Søren was facing.
The king had become so kind to Søren, granting him a marriage and promising to make Søren a regent in the future.
Moreover, it was written in the posthumous edict.
This made it difficult for Søren to resist. However, Yan Nair could not be let down.
Eunuch Gao Yu said, "Count Søren is worried about Miss Yan Nair's mood. Please rest assured. His Majesty has adopted Miss Yan as his daughter and made her the Princess's attendant. You should understand the meaning of this. Moreover, Miss Yan has agreed. "
Hearing this, Søren was even more shocked.
The king's intention was very clear. He wanted both daughters to marry.
Of course, Yan Nair did not have the status of a wife, because in most of the human kingdoms in this world, a man could only marry one wife. Monogamy was also regarded as a symbol of civilization and civilization.
As one of the four kingdoms, the Raging Wave Kingdom certainly followed this system.
Therefore, the kings of these generations basically only had one wife, which was a queen. As for concubines, they did not have any.
On the contrary, Jiang Shang of the Dongli Kingdom not only had a queen, but also several concubines. The emperor of the Yan Empire, in addition to the queen, also had two concubines.
As for the Raging Wave Kingdom and the Norland Kingdom, because they were new kingdoms, the kings cared more about their image and only had one wife.
Now, the king actually wanted Princess Jung Yeon and Yan Nair to marry Søren together.
Although Yan Nair was only a concubine. However, this was already unprecedented.
The marriage of the princess was basically equivalent to the marriage of the emperor's son-in-law.
The emperor's son-in-law was half the husband and half the servant. It was completely impossible for him to marry a concubine.
The king's love made Søren completely unable to refuse.
But … Søren still had to refuse.
Although Nair had agreed, she must be very sad.
She was a girl full of absolute yearning for love and absolute possessiveness. She didn't want to share her lover with other women, let alone be a concubine.
Up until now, Søren owed neither the king nor Princess Jung Yeon any favors.
However, he owed Yan Nair too much.
Without Nair, where would he get his army? How could he take back Tianshui City?
In order to help Søren, Nelle had given her all.
If it weren't for the fact that Yan Yan doted on his daughter, how could he have possibly given up on the great foundation of Skywild City and led an army of over ten thousand to pledge loyalty to Søren? In this life, he wouldn't even be willing to pledge loyalty to the king, let alone a mere Søren.
Now that Søren had taken back Tianshui City, he kicked them aside.
Søren could not do it. He was not that cruel and unscrupulous.
Of course, on the surface, their love still bore fruit. But he wanted Yan Nai 'er to become a concubine. What kind of humiliation was this?
Therefore, he could only accept the King's kindness.
He had to reject this marriage decree, but the key was how to do it.
At this moment, Gao Yu's face was filled with displeasure. The king was so generous, but as a subject, Søren not only did not shed tears of gratitude, but was instead so hesitant. This was completely trampling on the supreme dignity of the king.
"Count Søren, are you going against the decree?" Gao Yu said coldly.
Søren, who was originally kneeling on the ground, suddenly straightened his body and was about to reject this marriage.
That's right, this was indeed defying the decree. No matter how euphemistic it was, this was still defying the decree.
And defying the decree was a very big crime. It would plant a big thorn in the king's heart.
At this moment, Princess Jung Yeon suddenly knelt down and said, "Father, please withdraw the decree. Your daughter is not mentally prepared. Wait until Count Søren and I are in love, then I will ask Father to bestow the marriage."
Jung Yeon stood up before Søren could defy the decree, avoiding the consequences of Søren directly defying the King's decree.
Seeing this scene, Gao Yu could not help but be slightly startled, but he also let out a sigh of relief.
Before the decree, the King had asked Princess Jung Yeon if she was willing to marry Søren.
At that time, Princess Jung Yeon had nodded in agreement.
Now, she suddenly stood up and said that she did not agree. It was not that she really did not agree, but she was trying to shield Søren from the crime of defying the decree.
It was better for a biological daughter to defy the decree than an outsider.
Gao Yu stared at the two for a long time. His gaze towards Søren was cold and displeased.
"If that's the case, then I will report to His Majesty truthfully," Gao Yu said coldly and turned to leave.
…
Only Søren and Princess Jung Yeon were left in the room. The two were still kneeling on the ground in silence.
When Søren raised his head, Princess Jung Yeon also raised her head.
She had never been happy or sad before, but there was a hint of pain in her eyes at that moment.
Although Søren's statement was to protect Yan Nayer, it also hurt Jung Yeon.
No matter how extraordinary and unworldly she was, she would still care.
She was the eldest princess of one of the four kingdoms, and the noblest woman in the world. Apart from the eldest princess of the Yan Empire, Ji Soo-ning, and the eldest princess of the Dong Li Kingdom, no one could be compared to her.
Moreover, she was also the most beautiful woman in the world. Currently, only Ashita Liren could rival her.
She was also the woman with the highest martial arts in the world. Still, only Ashita Liren could rival her.
Whether it was bloodline, identity, martial arts, talent, wisdom, beauty, or figure, Jung Yeon was peerless in every aspect.
In terms of appearance, Yan Nayer and Gui Qinshao could not compare to Jung Yeon.
Such a woman was willing to marry Søren. It was completely Søren's attempt to climb up the social ladder.
Now, the king had decreed the marriage, and the princess was willing, but Søren had rejected it.
What kind of situation was this for a girl?
"I'm sorry," Søren said.
Princess Jung Yeon shook her head and said nothing. She looked sad.
Søren said, "I will still do my best to assist Your Highness."
Princess Jung Yeon nodded. Suddenly, her beautiful eyes stared at Søren. For a long while, she didn't move.
Søren very rarely looked at Jung Yeon. Now that they were looking at each other, in just a short moment, he couldn't help but feel a bit overwhelmed.
Because this face was so beautiful, as if it contained all the spiritual energy in the world. It was so beautiful that it made one's heart tremble.
That kind of otherworldly jade, that kind of exquisite beauty, it was something that even Gui Qinshao couldn't achieve.
"Do I make you … dislike me that much?" Princess Jung Yeon asked.
"The immortal energy is too heavy, I can't bear to profane it," Søren said.
"There's no such thing." Jung Yeon said, "It's just that in the Dragon Temple, I've been immersed in another world for too long. I've also been separated from the mortal world for too long. I'm not someone who doesn't eat the food of the mortal world. After staying in this mortal world for a long time, I'll be the same as other women. "
Søren didn't say anything.
Jung Yeon said again, "Søren, if I fail to seize the throne, then there's naturally no need to talk about anything. But, if we succeed, then I'll eventually have to marry someone. Even if it's to give birth to an heir to the throne, I'll still have to marry someone. At that time, who do you want me to marry? "
Søren didn't say anything and prostrated on the ground again.
…
A few hours later, Søren led the cavalry and went outside the city to welcome Prince Zhi Li. It was completely the treatment of a feudal vassal welcoming a member of the royal family.
And Zhi Li also put on the posture of a member of the royal family visiting a feudal vassal's territory. What kind of carriage to ride, how many guards to bring, which officials of the Young Lord Residence to bring, all of these were in accordance with the etiquette.
And Søren also greeted him with the etiquette of a feudal vassal. He also brought his sister Suo Ningbing and his fiancée Yan Nai 'er.
It looked like the scene of a feudal vassal being courteous to the wise and humble.
But everyone knew that just a few days ago, both sides had been fighting for a few days and couldn't wait to kill each other.
This superficial show went on for more than two hours before Søren had a secret discussion with Prince Zhi Li in the governor's residence.
In the entire meeting hall, there were only two people, Søren and Zhi Li.
The Great Eunuch Li Chenglian and Yan Nai 'er, as the bodyguards of both sides, stood outside the hall.
At this moment, Søren and Zhi Li had both taken off their masks.
Søren also no longer carried out the etiquette of a feudal vassal. He just stood there and looked at each other, completely speechless.
"Søren, I really didn't expect that we would lose so badly." Zhi Li said, "More than a hundred thousand troops were completely annihilated, and your army's casualties were completely negligible. Even if a deity came to fight, the situation would be like this. Søren, you really make me gasp in amazement. "
Søren shook his head and said, "It's just a coincidence that I discovered a new kind of oil."
"I know, it's black oil." Zhi Li said, "Aslo sent a letter saying that this is black oil, hidden underground, inexhaustible."
Søren trembled, the secret of this crude oil was seen through so quickly.
This Aslo was born in the Elf Continent, he really knew everything.
"It's a pity that Aslo didn't join the battle with the army, otherwise we wouldn't have been defeated." Zhi Li said.
Søren didn't speak.
Zhi Li said, "Søren, you know that this defeat means that it's completely impossible for me to use military means to solve Tianshui City in the future."
Søren nodded. Unless Zhi Li obtained the complete allegiance of the Yingzhou Hai clan, or the Rock Demon King. Otherwise, no one could gather tens of thousands of navy to act as pirates and attack Tianshui City.
Before the king died, it was impossible to attack Tianshui City from the ground.
Although the king was abandoned by the nobles and vassals, he was still the king and held supreme authority.
Perhaps if he issued a decree to a vassal or a noble, the other party could ignore it. However, his Dragon King Rod could kill anyone who offended the kingdom's system.
It could be said that anyone who wanted to lead an army to attack Tianshui City would immediately be killed by the Dragon King Rod.
Therefore, Søren was wholeheartedly assisting Jung Yeon, but the king was also protecting Tianshui City all the time.
Without the protection of the king, Tianshui City would become ruins in less than half a month, and the Suo clan would be completely destroyed.
And Søren's rejection of the marriage just now, he hoped that it didn't leave a grudge in the king's heart.
… …
"Your Highness Zhi Li, you didn't come to my Tianshui City just to lament, right?" Søren said.
Zhi Li said, "Søren, do you think there will be any changes in the power balance between me and Princess Jung Yeon after this war?"
Søren shook his head and said, "No, you still have all the nobles and vassals behind you, and even many civilian elites. You have more than a million troops in your hands. And behind Princess Jung Yeon, there is still only my Tianshui City. Of course, the king also has a Palace Guard in his hands. "
Zhi Li said, "Yes, because His Majesty wants a woman to ascend to the throne, this angered all the nobles in the world. No one will stand on his side. Moreover, when His Majesty ascended the throne, he wantonly slaughtered and offended countless nobles. After ascending the throne, he vigorously supported the civilian elites and suppressed the nobles. The conflict between the two sides has become like fire and water. Now, he wants to support a woman as king, breaking the tradition of the human kingdom for thousands of years. It is completely a pipe dream. Even the civilian elites he supported will oppose him. "
Søren said, "You have already deceived the hearts of a large number of civilian elites by taking Ling Ao as your servant. These stupid civilian elites will not know that your Highness Zhi Li's base will always be the nobles and vassals. "
Zhi Li said, "So, the probability of the king winning is still very small. I don't even need to do anything, just wait for the king to die and I can ascend the throne smoothly. And the king has already been paralyzed by a stroke, how long do you think he can live? Søren, you now have the protection of His Majesty. When I ascend the throne, where will your Suo clan go? "
Søren spread out his hands and did not speak.
Zhi Li said, "How about this, from now on, you stand by and remain neutral. And after I ascend the throne, you will still be the Lord of Tianshui City and a vassal of the kingdom. When I'm about to attack the Savage Plains, you can lend me the Savage Canyon to pass the troops. "
"Haha …" Søren laughed and did not answer.
With Zhi Li's temperament, once he ascends the throne, how could he let Søren go?
Zhi Li said, "You might think that with my temperament, once I ascend the throne, I will definitely kill your Suo clan and destroy your Tianshui City. How could I spare your life?"
"Yes." Søren said.
Zhi Li said, "If it was before, of course it would be so. But now the situation has changed. Zhi Ning is my only relative, and she is pregnant with your flesh and blood. Originally, I tried every possible way to abort this child, but in the end, she escaped to the Yan Empire. Not only that, she also told Prince Ji Min about her pregnancy. Now, my marriage with the Yan Empire is ruined. "
Hearing this, Søren's eyes trembled.
Speaking of which, Zhi Ning was the only woman he truly slept with since he came to this world.
Zhi Li said, "Zhi Ning can no longer marry Prince Ji Min. You also know that the deeper her hatred for you, the deeper her love for you. I'll fulfill her wish. As long as you remain neutral, I'll bring Jinning back from the Yan Empire and send her to your side. I'll marry her to you. Of course, I have said similar things before, such as marrying Zhi Ning to you. But it was fake at that time. Now it is real. "
Søren did not speak.
Zhi Li said, "To put it bluntly, Zhi Ning is equivalent to your hostage. After I ascend the throne, I will not kill my brother-in-law. Moreover, the future Lord of Tian Shui City is my nephew. Why should I lay my hands on the Suo clan? "
Søren still did not speak.
Zhi Li said, "From now on, you will remain neutral and no longer intervene in the struggle between me and Jung Yeon. And I will marry Zhi Ning to you as a hostage. After I ascend the throne, I will not pursue the Suo clan's crime. How about it? "
Søren shook his head, "First, I don't believe you. Second, I already have a fiancee. It is impossible for me to marry Zhi Ning. "
Zhi Li said, "Yan Nai 'er? Zhi Ning's status is more than a hundred times more noble than her. "
Søren sneered, "Then how is Princess Jung Yeon's status compared to Zhi Ning's?"
Zhi Li's gaze trembled, "The King bestowed marriage to you? Marry Jung Yeon to you? That is impossible. "
Søren did not speak.
Zhi Li said, "The King is cunning. He bestowed marriage purely to buy people's hearts. He knew that you would refuse, so he bestowed the marriage. Not only did it show his love for you, but it also made you feel guilty and more loyal to Jung Yeon. "
Søren shrugged his shoulders and did not speak.
Zhi Li said, "Moreover, when Princess Jung Yeon was in Yan Capital, she had a confidante. They were not lovers but more like lovers. His status is ten times higher than yours, his martial arts a hundred times better than yours, his talent, intelligence, looks, and temperament are all better than yours. Do you think that Jung Yeon will really like you? "
When Zhi Li heard that the King bestowed marriage to Søren, he used all his words and means to drive a wedge between them.
Hearing that Søren was unmoved, Zhi Li's face darkened, "Are you sure you want to reject my goodwill?"
Søren nodded.
Zhi Li said, "This is my last goodwill. If you reject it, it means that we will fight to the death. When I ascend the throne, I will exterminate the Suo Family and destroy Tianshui City. "
Søren was speechless.
Zhi Li continued, "Even if I do nothing, I will ascend the throne. Jung Yeon has no chance. You are fighting a battle that you will definitely lose."
Søren still did not speak because this was Zhi Li's test. He wanted to find out Søren's future plans and movements from his words.
"Hahaha …" Zhi Li laughed, "If you reject my goodwill, then so be it. The main reason I came here this time is to make a deal with you, a real deal. "
At this moment, Søren deeply felt Zhi Li's cunning.
His performance just now was so real. He married Zhi Ning to him, promised to let the Suo Family off after ascending the throne, and only asked for Søren to remain neutral.
Everything was fake. He would never let the Suo Family off. He even knew that Søren would reject, but he still put on an emotional performance. It was so real.
"Deal? What deal? "Søren said.
"I want to redeem two people, Castellan Tu Ningchen and Castellan Tu Liwen." Zhi Li said.
Søren shook his head, "I don't know what you are talking about. I did not see these two people. Did they not return to Luanyang City? Did they die in the fire?"
Maybe Søren's acting was not up to standard. Zhi Li could not be bothered with his acting. He said straightforwardly, "I will also use two people to exchange for Castellan Tu Ningchen and Castellan Tu Liwen."
Søren sneered in his heart. There were no two people in this world that could be used to exchange for Tu Ningchen and Tu Liwen.
Zhi Li said, "The first person is your biological mother, Fu Lingxi."
Søren's heart trembled when he heard this.
Wasn't Søren's mother already dead?
Zhi Li said, "Of course. In your heart, your mother died long ago. She died when you and Suo Ningbing were very young. But in reality, she did not die. Your father, Søren, missed his old lover, Queen of Rock. Even in his dreams, he would call out her name. When he lost himself in love with your mother, he also thought of her as Queen of Rock. Over time, your mother became disheartened. She abandoned you and your brother, and ran away from home. But this was Suo Clan's scandal. So your father told you from a young age that your mother, Fu Lingxi, was already dead. "
Søren was shocked.
Zhi Li continued, "The second person is … … your daughter."
Søren was completely shocked when he heard this.
Zhi Li was very satisfied with Søren's reaction. He smiled, "That's right. She is your biological daughter, Søren."
How old was Søren? He actually … … had a daughter?
Zhi Li said, "This is an even more secret scandal. When you were fifteen, you went to Divination of Flame as a guest, which is your grandfather's territory. Although Marquis Fu E was very disgusted with Suo Clan because of your mother, you are still his grandson, so he doted on you. But you … … impregnated his granddaughter, your cousin, Fu Yan 'er. "
Søren was completely stunned.
"Moreover, she was engaged at that time. She was going to get married a few months later." Feng Li said, "The Fu Clan is a prestigious clan that has existed for hundreds of years, how could they endure such a scandal? Although Marquis Fu E couldn't kill you, he still saw you as an enemy and sent you back to the Celestial Water City. As for your cousin, Fu Yan 'er, she was miserable. A few days later, it was said that she had contracted a serious illness and suddenly died. "
If it was true, then that bastard Søren was really guilty.
Zhi Li said, "Of course, Fu Yan 'er did not really die. She was, after all, Marquis Fu E's most beloved granddaughter. But she was driven out of the family and suffered alone. She gave birth to a daughter. This girl is, of course, your daughter, Søren. She is six years old this year. "
Søren was completely stunned.
Was Zhi Li telling the truth? Why did Suo Ningbing never mention this?
Feng Li said, "Now I'll use these two people to exchange for your two, how about it?"
Søren still did not respond. He was completely stunned.
Zhi Li said, "It seems you still don't believe me? Then I'll let you take a good look. Is this little girl your daughter? "
Then, Zhi Li clapped his hands, "Bring her in!"
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