Chu Ye rode his Lion Tiger Beast and brought only a few dozen trusted warriors with him. He used his fastest speed to pay his respects to Søren.
In a courtyard 50 kilometers away from the Gale Thunder Fortress' defense line, Princess Jung Yeon and Søren received the travel-worn Count Chu Ye.
Søren was very considerate. In order to avoid Chu Ye's worries, he took the initiative to set the meeting place here and only brought Jung Yeon and Zhuang Zhixuan.
If Count Chu Ye went to the Gale Thunder Fortress' defense line or Tianshui City to pay his respects, he would probably be scared out of his wits when he was surrounded by 100,000 soldiers.
Upon seeing Princess Jung Yeon and Søren, Chu Ye immediately rolled down from the Lion Tiger Beast's back. He knelt down and kowtowed. "Sinner Chu Ye pays his respects to Your Highness and Your Excellency Søren!"
When he looked up, he could not help but be stunned.
This was because Princess Jung Yeon was sitting on Søren's lap and had her arms around his neck. Her posture was extremely intimate and even seductive.
Count Chu Ye almost suspected that there was something wrong with his eyes. Princess Jung Yeon was not an extraordinary and otherworldly fairy, right? This posture in front of him …
Of course, after Jung Yeon devoured the Dragon's Fallen Dream, her body was indeed filled with desire. However, it was not to the extent of this. The reason why she behaved like this was only to set off Søren's sole authority. She wanted to show that she would not care about anything and would wholeheartedly act like a little woman.
"Husband, hurry up. Don't make me wait too long." Jung Yeon kissed Søren, then walked away seductively and entered the room.
Count Chu Ye was shocked. Princess Jung Yeon did not even care about accepting the surrender of the Northern Legion's commander. She seemed to have no interest in political affairs. It was obvious that the Raging Wave Kingdom would be completely controlled by Søren in the future.
"Sinner Chu Ye greets Your Majesty Søren." Count Chu Ye kowtowed once again.
Then, his heart was filled with admiration. This Søren was amazing. Not only did he defeat Zhi Li, but he also completely conquered a fairy like Princess Jung Yeon, and trained her like a concubine. This kind of ability, this kind of luck, it really made people go crazy with jealousy.
"Chu Ye, Immortal Abode Island's Governor Seagull has already led 100,000 Immortal Abode Island's army to Waterfront City." Søren said.
Chu Ye's expression changed drastically when he heard this.
Because his army was in Waterfront City. Now, he had become an isolated army.
"Not only that, in the past two days, a few governors-general of the provinces have come to kneel and pledge their loyalty to me. Now, these governors-general have already gone to the Gale Thunder Fortress to persuade the so-called allied forces of the provinces," Søren said, "After Zhi Li's defeat, what choice will these allied forces of the provinces make?"
What else could they do? They immediately abandoned Zhi Li and ran to Søren to kneel and lick his boots.
These officials' butts were worse than prostitutes' butts. Prostitutes' butts could only be slept with if they had money. These officials would immediately go wherever the wind blew, even if they had to pay.
At this moment, among the 230,000 troops in Count Chu Ye's hands, 140,000 were from the allied forces of the provinces. Once these troops switched sides, he would only be left with 80,000 to 90,000 soldiers from the northern army.
Count Chu Ye's limbs were cold. He immediately kowtowed continuously and said with a trembling voice, "This sinner deserves to die, this sinner deserves to die!"
Søren took out a decree and read, "By the order of Long Chengyan, the king declares that the commander of the northern army, Chu Ye, has done evil and invaded the Southeast Province for no reason. He killed innocent people and took credit for his crimes. His crimes are unforgivable. He shall be sentenced to death by a thousand cuts and his entire clan shall be exterminated!"
When this decree was read, Chu Ye's body trembled violently like a sieve. He wanted to beg for mercy, but he couldn't say a word.
Then, a stench wafted over. He was so scared that he peed his pants.
Sentenced to death by a thousand cuts and his entire clan shall be exterminated!
This, this was too frightening!
At this moment, Count Chu Ye couldn't even muster the slightest thought of resisting. Who didn't know that Princess Jung Yeon's martial arts were top-notch?
Moreover, it was unknown how many experts were lying in ambush here.
Most importantly, Jung Yeon was about to become the king, and Søren was about to become the regent. The reason why Søren gave him such a decree was obviously because he had reached an agreement with Turin Tuo. Once Søren joined forces with Turin Tuo, Chu Ye would be like a fish on a chopping board, waiting to be slaughtered.
"It's over, it's over … I'm still a step too late. Søren has already reached an agreement with Turin Tuo. I regret it so much, I regret it so much!" Count Chu Ye only felt a cold air being sucked out of his head. His body was completely devoid of warmth as he stood there stiffly.
Just hearing the words "sentenced to death by a thousand cuts" made him feel as if he was already dead.
After reading the decree, Søren watched Count Chu Ye's reaction with interest. Then, he slowly took out another decree.
Søren read the second decree in a clear voice. "By the order of Long Chengyan, the king decrees that although the Northern Army's Commander-in-Chief Chu Ye committed a grave mistake by following the fake Young Emperor Zhi Li to invade Waterfront City, he suddenly repented at the crucial moment and abandoned the darkness for the light. However, at the crucial moment, he suddenly repented and abandoned the darkness for the light. Moreover, he annihilated the traitor Tu Lingtuo and made great contributions. He is hereby promoted to Marquis of North Garrison and will take the position of the First Marshal of the Commander-in-Chief! "
After hearing this decree, Count Chu Ye was instantly stunned!
The previous decree was to sentence him to death by a thousand cuts and exterminate his entire clan.
This decree was to promote him to a Marquis, to take up the position of the Commander-in-Chief, and to become the leader of the generals of the Raging Wave Kingdom.
One was to go to hell, and the other was to go to heaven!
His completely ice-cold body gradually recovered its temperature.
Chu Ye clearly felt the warmth of returning from the line of death. His entire mind was even in a daze.
"These two decrees are both real," Søren said. "As for which one you choose, Count Chu Ye? It's up to you to decide! "
Once he said this, Chu Ye seemed to wake up. He kowtowed with all his might and said, "This sinner deserves to die, this sinner deserves to die. Your Majesty, please give this sinner a chance to turn over a new leaf."
"Then choose the latter one," Søren said.
"Yes," Chu Ye said.
Søren said, "It's clearly stated that the first condition is to eliminate the traitor Turin Tuo!"
Count Chu Ye was shocked. He was asked to eliminate Turin Tuo? Wasn't this using someone else to do his dirty work?
Turin Tuo's reputation was too great. It really made Chu Ye fearful!
Søren said, "Turin Tuo has gathered 80,000 defeated soldiers and is holed up in White Cloud County City. He has been waiting to negotiate with me. What do you think I should do?"
Suddenly, Chu Ye thought of another terrifying problem.
Did Søren also give Turin Tuo two decrees? When the time comes, people don't have the intention to kill the tiger, but the tiger will hurt people. It was obvious that Sauron wanted Turin Tuo and Chu Ye to kill each other so that one of them could survive!
Also, Chu Ye was more worried that if he and Turin Tuo were to fight and both sides were heavily injured, Søren would immediately turn hostile and take care of both of them. Chu Ye would hide his bow after he was done. What could he do then?
"Chu Ye, you and I have no enmity. On the contrary, there is great hatred between me and Turin Tuo. So between the two of you, I will definitely side with you. " Søren said calmly, "After Jung Yeon ascended the throne, the kingdom will face a huge purge. I don't have anyone to help me. I have already taken a liking to Jian Ze. Let's see if he knows how to behave. However, he won't take your position. You are the best candidate to be the first marshal of the Commander-in-Chief. If you are worried that I will hide my bow after I am done, then you are thinking too much. "
Søren's voice was filled with disdain but it gave people a sense of trust.
"The reason why Gui Xingfu hurriedly went to persuade you to surrender is because he saw an opportunity. He wants a position in the cabinet. He needs a political ally so he hurriedly went to find you." Søren smiled. "You will lead 230,000 soldiers to attack White Cloud City. Turin Tuo has 80,000 defeated soldiers. Their morale is low and they have no will to fight. I will send 100 cannons and 100 catapults to help you. If you can't even defeat them with that, then you don't have the face to be the first marshal of the Commander-in-Chief. You want to come here and kowtow to me, admit your crimes, and replace Turin Tuo as the head of the generals. You are thinking too simply! "
Søren stood up and walked in front of Gui Xingfu.
Throughout the entire process, he knelt behind Chu Ye and didn't make a single sound.
"When I captured Gui Xingfu, my first thought was to chop off his limbs, castrate his genitals, then stuff him into a large vat to wait for death," Søren said calmly.
Instantly, Chu Ye and Gui Xingfu had the urge to urinate. It was too frightening.
"However, Gui Xingfu was very smart. He immediately gave up everything he had," Søren said. "Thus, he saved his life. I am a person who follows my heart. Killing you is one of my thoughts. Putting you in an important position is another. The key is your choice. "
Count Chu Ye immediately kowtowed and said, "I am willing to die for Your Majesty!"
"I know. You aren't as smart as Gui Xingfu," Søren said calmly. Then, he walked into the room dispiritedly.
Soon, the sound of him and Jung Yeon being intimate could be heard from inside.
Gui Xingfu immediately pulled Chu Ye away. He didn't dare to stay for even a second.
…
After leaving the courtyard and feeling the warmth of the sun again, Count Chu Ye felt as if he had returned to the mortal world. It was as if he had been reborn and had a new lease on life after a disaster.
Gui Xingfu sighed. "Sigh, Brother Chu Ye, you are too stupid at the crucial moment. You have disappointed His Majesty!"
Chu Ye was a little depressed!
Gui Xingfu said, "You should put away your petty tricks and kneel down immediately when you see His Majesty Søren. Give up everything you have. Eliminating Turing Tuo shouldn't have been suggested by His Majesty Søren. It should have been suggested by you. Why can't you understand that you should take the initiative to share His Majesty's burden? If you had suggested it, how could you have ended up in such a sorry state? The outcome would have been exactly the same. You still had to lead the army to eliminate Turing Tuo! "
Count Chu Ye's crotch felt cold, but he didn't feel embarrassed. He was just extremely disappointed in himself.
Gui Xingfu said, "His Majesty Søren is a sentimental person. He is amenable to coaxing but not coercion. Back then, he went to Immortal Abode Island to form an alliance with Seagull. Seagull tried to play some tricks, but the alliance fell through. In the naval battle later, Seagull and the Rock Demon went south to attack the Suo Clan's fleet. In the end, they were beaten up by His Majesty Søren. Almost the entire fleet was wiped out. That was why he had no choice but to kneel in front of His Majesty and pledge his loyalty. Why did he have to do that? If we had formed an alliance, we would be equal allies. How could we be treated like slaves now? "
Count Chu Ye said bitterly, "I understand. It's just that we were all scheming, greedy, cunning, and clever before. I didn't have the experience of dealing with people like His Majesty Søren."
Following that, Count Chu Ye said to Gui Xingfu, "Congratulations, Brother Gui. Your position in the cabinet is in the bag."
"I risked my life for it." Gui Xingfu said, "His Majesty Søren never asked me to do anything. I took the initiative to seize every opportunity to fight for it. You heard it too. I was almost cut into a human stick and marinated in a big vat to wait for death. Now, I'm going to become a high ranking official in the kingdom's cabinet. Can't you see anything from my situation? Brother Chu Ye, I really need an ally. I'm not willing to let Yan Wuzhi become the cabinet's prime minister. You really have to fight for me! "
Chu Ye went forward and patted Gui Xingfu's shoulder. "Brother Gui, don't say anything. I understand, I understand!"
Was Søren swindling Chu Ye?
No, he was using Chu Ye, but not swindling him.
If Chu Ye really eliminated Turin Tuo, then Søren would indeed hand over the position of the First Marshal of the Supreme Command to him.
Chu Ye didn't even change his pants. He rode on the Lion Tiger Beast and returned to Nanlin Castle. He led the 230,000 soldiers and took a detour of over 100 miles to cross Nu River and enter White Cloud Commandery to attack Turin Tuo!
…
Fengdu Divine Temple!
Fu Lingxi was making a difficult choice!
Gao Yin was right. Saving Zhi Ning and his son was a rare opportunity. It was also Fu Lingxi's last chance to save Søren.
Then could Fu Lingxi save Søren's son?
She could!
After Zhi Li's defeat, the entire Fengdu Divine Temple was shaken!
Yesterday, Holy Priest Ge Li immediately left Fengdu and went to Yanjing Temple to report about Zhi Li's defeat.
The Dragon Temple could choose which prince they supported to ascend the throne, but they couldn't directly interfere with the kingdom's internal affairs.
After Zhi Li's defeat, Princess Jung Yeon ascended the throne. The Dragon Temple couldn't stop it. Just like a few decades ago, the Dragon Temple supported Bi Lan. In the end, Bi Bian ascended the throne.
Of course, after Bi Bian ascended the throne, he immediately chose to curry favor with the Dragon Temple to ease the relationship between them. He personally sent Jung Yeon to the Divine Temple.
Originally, he planned to let Jung Yeon become the Saintess and serve the Dragon for the rest of her life.
Unexpectedly, Bi Bian's body was poisoned and he couldn't bear any more children. He had no choice but to let Jung Yeon leave the Dragon Temple and return to Fengdu to inherit the throne. Thus, his relationship with the Dragon Temple worsened.
Therefore, when the news of Zhi Li's defeat came yesterday, Ge Li and Rogo expressed their stance to give up on Zhi Li!
However, when Zhi Li proposed to transfer Fang Qingzhuo and Zhi Ning, some of the Dragon Temple's factions agreed. This was because these factions had too deep of a conflict of interest with Zhi Li.
As for Gray and Rogo, they turned a blind eye to this matter.
Although they had given up on Zhi Li, if they could beat Søren, these two Supreme Martial Artists would still be happy to see it.
As for what would happen to Søren's son and what would happen to this one-year-old baby, the two Supreme Martial Artists didn't care.
Moreover, Fu Lingxi was the child's grandmother. She had every reason to take the child away. Even some of the Dragon Temple's factions couldn't stop her.
Since Sacred Priest Ge Li was not around, Rogo was the supreme leader of the Fengdu Divine Temple.
Rogo had always had an ambiguous relationship with Fu Lingxi. He would definitely stand on Fu Lingxi's side.
Therefore, she had the ability to save Søren's son. It just depended on whether she was willing to save him or not!
If she didn't save him and the child fell into Zhi Li's hands, what terrible things would the deranged Zhi Li do to the child in order to force Søren to compromise? One could imagine!
After all, Turin Duo had said to give Søren half a finger or something. That would be even more shocking.
Taking a deep breath, Fu Lingxi said, "Alright, Gao Weng, please wait a moment. I'll go take a look!"
The great eunuch Gao Yin took a deep breath and bowed. "Thank you, Madam!"
…
Fu Lingxi came to the front of a tall tower and was immediately stopped by a few Divine Temple adepts!
There was a faction in the Dragon Temple that was deeply entangled with Zhi Li's interests. It was almost inseparable. And these few adepts were the pawns of this faction.
"I'm going to see my grandson. Are you sure you want to stop me?" Fu Lingxi's voice was gentle, but her gaze was cold.
In the entire Raging Wave Kingdom's Dragon Temple, Fu Lingxi was also one of the thirty-two heavyweights. Furthermore, she had an ambiguous relationship with Rogo. Compared to these few adepts, her status was much higher.
"I don't dare!" The leading adept was very skilled in martial arts, but he could not look Fu Lingxi in the eye at all.
The adepts opened the door, and Fu Lingxi walked in gracefully.
Entering a secret room two levels underground, Fu Lingxi saw Fang Qingzhuo, as well as Zhi Ning and her son.
At this time, the baby was already full and was learning to walk.
"Baby, come to mommy, come, come …" Zhi Ning squatted on the ground, clapped her hands, and opened her arms.
Five meters away, Fang Qingzhuo gently placed her hands under the baby's armpits and said in a soft voice, "Auntie, let go, let go!"
Then, Fang Qingzhuo let go of her hands.
"Quack, quack, quack …" The little baby opened his arms and stumbled into his mother's arms.
Zhi Ning hugged the baby and kissed him continuously, saying, "Wow, baby, you're great, you're amazing …"
The baby's giggles were like the sounds of nature.
At this time, Fang Qingzhuo noticed Fu Lingxi's arrival. Her gentle and beautiful face changed slightly, and then she immediately stood up and bowed, her eyes filled with surprise.
Seeing this, Zhi Ning's expression also changed! Her feelings for Fu Lingxi were very complicated. She hated and disdained her!
As Søren's mother, she had actually colluded with Zhi Li several times to harm Søren.
However, Fu Lingxi's appearance also meant that the baby could be saved. She was the only person who could save the baby now!
"Do, do you want to hug him?" Zhi Ning asked gently.
"Sure!" Fu Lingxi said and then extended her arms.
Zhi Ning went forward and placed the baby in Fu Lingxi's arms.
Fu Lingxi's movements were slightly stiff. Because she had not hugged a baby for a long time, it was difficult for her to adapt.
Moreover, the baby in front of her was her grandson.
He was really beautiful. His big eyes were black and shiny like gems, and his little face was as delicate as an angel's.
His hair was soft, and there seemed to be a hint of red in his black hair.
He was really cute to the extreme, and one look at him would melt one's heart.
In the arms of an unfamiliar woman, the baby stopped laughing and looked at Fu Lingxi carefully with his eyes wide open.
"Mmm, mmm …" Then, the baby stretched out his chubby little hand and touched Fu Lingxi's face.
Fu Lingxi closed her eyes and felt the softness of the baby's little hand, as well as the pleasant smell of milk.
This was her grandson, her biological grandson!
"Baby, call me grandma …" Zhi Ning taught from the side.
"Grandma …" The baby said in a childish voice.
"Hey, good baby!" Fu Lingxi said softly.
Then, she looked at Zhi Ning and said, "I'll take the baby with me, but there's nothing I can do for you!"
Princess Zhi Ning nodded with tears streaming down her face. "Okay, okay, as long as the baby is safely by his father's side, I'll die without regrets!"
Then, Zhi Ning said, "Please wait for a moment. I'll feed him one last time and then coax him to sleep!"
Fu Lingxi nodded and returned the baby to Zhi Ning.
Zhi Ning took the baby, lifted the lapel of her dress, and stuffed the snow-white jade into the baby's mouth.
The baby was already full, but he still kept his mother's breast in his mouth. As his mother rocked him and hummed a song, the baby fell asleep!
Zhi Ning hugged the baby tightly and kissed his beautiful little face. She cried until she was out of breath, but she did not dare to cry out loud.
At this moment, she felt worse than death.
She used to think that no one in this world could separate her and the baby. The weight of everyone in the world added up could not even compare to one of the baby's fingers.
Now, she took the initiative to send the baby away and let Fu Lingxi send it to Søren.
Because the baby was not safe, Zhi Li was crazy enough to do anything.
For the sake of the baby, he was willing to do anything, even if mother and child were to be separated.
In the end, with endless reluctance, Zhi Ning sent the baby to Fu Lingxi.
Fu Lingxi left the secret room with the baby in her arms and walked up the stairs step by step.
At this moment, Zhi Ning was limp in Fang Qingzhuo's arms, and she was on the verge of passing out.
However …
At this moment, a black figure walked down and whispered something into Fu Lingxi's ear.
Fu Lingxi's delicate body trembled, and her eyes suddenly lit up! Then, her whole body could not help but tremble with excitement.
Then, she stopped on the spot and closed her eyes!
Meanwhile, Zhi Ning and Fang Qingzhuo suddenly felt extremely uneasy.
Fu Lingxi opened her beautiful eyes and looked at the sweet sleeping baby in her arms. Her eyes twitched slightly, and her beautiful face trembled.
She was struggling and making a choice.
There was reluctance in her eyes, and there was trembling, but in the end, it turned into calmness.
Then …
Fu Lingxi walked down the stairs with the baby in her arms and returned to the secret room. She handed the baby back to Zhi Ning and said calmly, "I'm sorry, I can't save this child. There's nothing I can do!"
After saying that, Fu Lingxi knew that she had walked on a path of no return, a path that was extremely decisive!
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