I'll also work hard to conquer the dungeon today.

Chapter 213, Sections 1.15 and 11: Royal Wars
Her deep blue eyes, as deep as the ocean, looked at the panicked Koya with a half-smile. An unfathomable light flickered in the depths of her eyes. She stood gracefully in place and said with a light laugh, "As you wish."

Seeing that Qin showed no intention of attacking again, Ke Ya slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Qin's next question made her tense up again: "So? What tasks did Feilu assign you?"

Koya was quite surprised. Apart from Fisch, she seemed to have rarely met someone who had such a clear understanding of himself and who might know a lot of things.

This person must be more than just a royal princess from a fairy tale kingdom...

"Don't be nervous, I'm not your enemy." She chuckled and extended her hand towards Koya. "Besides, even if I were your enemy, you wouldn't have the chance to stand in front of me and continue speaking."

Ke Ya frowned, her expression showing a hint of hesitation.

Should I say it or not?
What if it's a trap?
But how can she complete her mission if she doesn't tell?
"Eighth Prince! The Queen summons you." A servant rushed out and said to Qin.

Subconsciously turning her head to look at Qin's expression, she saw that the person had once again adopted that weak and vulnerable posture, and the domineering attitude she had shown in front of her was no longer there.

How many faces does this person have?
I can't see through her at all.

She asked the servant with concern, "Did Mother say what it was about?" Seemingly sensing Koya's intense gaze, she slightly raised her eyes and winked at her before quickly reverting to her gentle demeanor.

Koya: "..." That's teasing her, isn't it?

right?

If you're going to be acting, can't you be a little more professional?
"I just said it was an emergency," the servant said hurriedly, head bowed.

"I understand, I'll be right there." Qin Rou chuckled softly, reached out and grabbed Ke Ya's hand, and said in a low voice that absolutely allowed her to escape, "Come with me."

Koya nodded and followed behind Qin.

As I walked, I kept thinking about what the zither really meant.
However, it was indeed an opportunity to observe the Queen up close, and she didn't want to give it up if she missed it. For the sake of the mission, she had to venture into even the most dangerous places.

Two people approached from afar. The man was dressed in a dark green, elaborate aristocratic robe, holding a brown book in one hand, flipping through it while talking to the person next to him.

Beside him was a handsome woman with short hair, who looked listless and lacked energy.

"Ah, good afternoon, CEO!" The servant bowed and greeted them as the two approached.

"Hmm, to see the Queen?" Tang Xiu Na glanced at the frail-looking Eighth Princess Qin, smiled gently, and asked.

Moya and Koya looked at each other, exchanged a glance, and then, in perfect unison, turned their heads away, pretending not to know each other.

Qin lifted her skirt and gave Tang Xiuna an elegant curtsy, her face slightly flushed as she glanced at him shyly, like a young girl in love, and said, "Yes, CEO, you've worked hard today too."

Koya rolled her eyes, her lips twitching slightly.

If she hadn't witnessed that terrifyingly assertive demeanor, she might have genuinely believed that this woman was just a young girl in love. Unfortunately, this woman's sexual orientation was completely skewed.

probably.

"The Eighth Princess is as lovely as ever today. I have something to attend to later, so I'll take my leave now." Beneath his dark purple, tousled hair, his handsome face wore a gentle smile. He covered the corners of his mouth with his white-gloved hand and spoke softly.

As he spoke, he led Moya past Qin and the others.

"Wait!" Qin turned and called out to Tang Xiuna, then seemed to realize that she had been somewhat rude, blushing and saying shyly, "Sorry."

"Hmm? Is there anything else?" Tang Xiuna glanced at the zither with his dark purple eyes, but he wasn't annoyed at being suddenly called out. He still asked politely.

Qin asked excitedly, "You promised me afternoon tea in two hours, does that still stand?" Tang Xiuna was slightly taken aback, then his smile deepened, and he said gently, "Of course, I'm looking forward to it too."

"Okay, good luck with your work, sir! Best regards." Qin smiled happily, her pretty face flushed like a young girl in love, easily excited for a long time.

Tang Xiuna nodded to the three of them, then walked away without looking back.

"What's that?" Ke Ya asked, watching the two figures walk further and further away.

Although I knew I shouldn't ask, I was still a little curious about who that person was.

"That's Lord Tang Shuna, the chief executive officer of the Lustful Lords. He's the man with immense power who currently controls all affairs of the Fairy Tale Kingdom in place of the royal family," Qin said softly, her voice tinged with envy and admiration.

She spoke as she walked alongside the servant.

No one knew whether she was being sincere or not when she said that; Koya could no longer tell which side of her was the real her.

Is it this seemingly delicate girl?
Is she still that shy, lovestruck young girl?

Or perhaps it's that strong and unpredictable girl?

How many masks does this person wear on their face?

Koya felt uneasy. Had she made the wrong decision to follow the Eighth Princess?

Something touched her fingers; a warm hand grasped hers. Ke Ya instinctively looked up and saw Qin Qingxiao's smile, an expression difficult to decipher, confident yet firm, brooking no refusal from Ke Ya.

No matter how hard she tried to pull her hand away, she couldn't, and in the end she could only let Qin and her fingers intertwine.

Seeing her suddenly softened expression, Koya's heart fluttered slightly; something seemed different.

A servant stood beside a carved door, bowing respectfully to Qin and saying, "Your Highness, please come in."

Qin released Ke Ya's hand and slowly walked up to her.

The door creaked open slowly, but the room was completely dark, and it was impossible to see what it looked like from the outside.

Koya instinctively tried to follow Qin inside, but was stopped by a servant.

"Let her come in with me." Qin paused, not fully entering the room, and turned to look at Ke Ya, saying softly.

“But!” The servant frowned, instinctively wanting to retort, but in the end he lowered his head and took three steps back, choosing to back down.

Ke Ya looked up at Qin, who nodded at her, and then jogged a couple of steps before following her inside.

I'm a little nervous, wondering what's inside?
Is the Queen scary?
What if I don't like her?
Pooh!
Why does she act like she's meeting the parents?!

The room was very dark, and you couldn't see anything at all. You could only vaguely make out a petite figure lying on the sofa not far away.

"Why did you bring outsiders?" The unexpectedly aged voice, tinged with anger, sounded as if the speaker had witnessed his wife's betrayal.

Huh?
Why would she think that way?

"She's not an outsider, she's the wife I'm pursuing. Has my mother become so old and blind that she can't even tell my lover apart?" Qin stood there, chuckling softly with a hint of sarcasm in her voice. Just like the assertive woman she had been before, she suddenly gave off a very reliable feeling.

but……

Even so, this woman's self-serving talk is absolutely unforgivable!
I guess I should just strangle her with noodles!
(End of this chapter)