Quick-wear flirting system: being spoiled by gods in the plane

Chapter 135 The Cold Knight of the Western Noble Family (30)

Without hesitation, Tanasha replied, "Louis."

The attack within Terren's borders was likely orchestrated by the old emperor, who probably learned of the duke's upcoming banquet and wanted to sabotage the journey.

“He knows he can’t kill Lancelot,” Tanasa scoffed, cracking her knuckles. “So he sent some men to annoy him.”

"He probably thinks that if he really succeeds in killing him, it will only be beneficial to him in every way."

"Actually, I don't really understand this emperor." Tanasha leaned against the table, lost in thought.

“I once chatted with that Anvina, and she said that Lancelot’s father, the Duke, Havel, and Louis were also close friends who shared joys and sorrows and supported each other through thick and thin for more than ten years.”

"Later, Louis was supported by the Duke, who held military power, to take the throne. As time went on, the two disagreed and their relationship gradually deteriorated. Louis was more inclined to believe the words of his confidants, while the Duke became a thorn in his side."

"Ha... Later on, they directly and indirectly tripped up the Duke a lot, wishing they could kill him. In addition, the cause of the old Duke's death was a mystery, and he hastily closed the case to offer perfunctory consolation, which completely chilled Lancelot's heart."

As she spoke, Tanasha sighed, "The hearts of emperors have always been hard to fathom. Losing a lifelong friend because of the word 'power' is already a grave mistake, and hastily closing the case before the body is even cold is an even greater mistake."

"Sigh... Even so, if we had treated Lancelot well when he was young, we might have had many powerful allies instead of opponents now... who knows."

Upon hearing this, Yu Ci smiled faintly and shook her head: "Things must first rot before insects breed."

"People must first be suspicious before slander can be spread."

Things must rot first before they become infested with insects.

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People must first become suspicious before they will listen to and believe slander.

Throughout history, emperors have been suspicious, and those with outstanding achievements have often overshadowed their rulers.

Duke Hull could have lived a peaceful life, but he spent his entire life fighting on the battlefield and conquering land because of a single word from the king, a testament to his friendship. Although he held a lower position, his real power and prestige were excessive.

In contrast, Louis, despite his high position, was too short-sighted, mediocre, and incompetent.

Even when your best friend from back then was more outstanding than you, you could still comfort yourself by saying that you were not as skilled as him and that you had to accept defeat.

Now that my ministers are more capable than me, I can't just admit defeat with a few words about being less skilled.

The rift between ruler and subject that has already developed cannot be bridged by the word "close friend".

Therefore, they first became suspicious, then harbored murderous intentions, then listened to slander, then believed slander, and finally, favored treacherous officials and distanced themselves from virtuous ministers, leading to their current predicament.

Regardless of whether the Duke and Duchess met with misfortune back then, he would never let the Hel lineage go; slaughter was inevitable, not to mention making amends for the orphaned children later.

“A man like Louis, who cannot tolerate anyone violating royal authority and dignity, will never repent halfway through,” Yu Ci said softly.

"The day he knelt down to repent, it may not have been because he finally woke up, but because he knew that if he didn't bow his head, he would die."

The candlelight of the night cast a faint glow on the girl's slender and frail body.

She sat quietly, her black hair slightly tied back.

Her face was as beautiful as a peach blossom, and her eyes were lowered.

Fine gauze dress, delicate hands,

Warm light bathes the room in gentle warmth.

Tana was so engrossed in watching that it took her a while to realize that the girl had been silent for quite some time.

She coughed lightly and looked away: "...Indeed."

In recent years, Lancelot has basically held real power in the Teren Empire, and Louis's power has been largely sidelined.

If he were a good emperor, he would naturally have the support of capable people and the love of the people, and Lancelot would not be easily touched.

However, he was incompetent and foolish, unable to govern the country properly or trust his subjects. He was left with nothing but a reputation for indulging in sensual pleasures and having few offspring.

If he had pursued the case of the Duke and Duchess' assassination with reason and followed through to the end, the truth would not have taken so many years to come to light, and Lancelot would not have treated him, the monarch, with such contempt and undermined power.

Moreover, after the Duke's death, there was a period of military leadership vacuum in Terren.

However, Louis's blind confidence and enthusiasm for war led to a lack of command among his troops, resulting in the loss of dozens of cities in subsequent battles. It was only through Lancelot's subsequent victories that these cities were eventually reclaimed, and the territory has yet to be fully recovered.

In terms of prestige and strength, Louis is no match for Lancelot.

It is said that the world is a cycle of reincarnation, and cause and effect are predetermined. "Cause and effect...predetermined..." the woman murmured.

Yu Ci looked at the woman who was lost in thought again with a puzzled expression: "Your face... is it hot?"

If the arrow poison isn't completely removed, it could cause serious infection if it gets inside the body.

As she was about to get up to check, Tanasha was startled and was about to back away.

"Knock Knock-"

A male voice from outside the door said, "I need to speak with...you two."

It's Wesley.

"I'll go open the door." Tanasa touched the tip of her nose and went ahead.

As the door opened and closed, a figure with a complex and calm expression soon stood before them.

Yu Ci sat down and looked at him, asking, "What is it?"

Wilves: "..." Out of the corner of his eye, not far away, Tanasa smiled and took out her scimitar, sitting down and playing with it.

I still remember how many people this seemingly frail woman killed during the daytime enemy attack.

A woman who can forcefully shove poisoned arrows into an enemy's head and stir them up...

Wilves pursed his lips and clenched his fist.

He slowly began to speak: "The further we go, the more intense the enemy attacks will become."

Upon hearing this, Yu Ci raised an eyebrow. She didn't think Weves had backed down. Sure enough, the man spoke again the next second.

"Next time, it will be the Regent of Ryukyu's men who launch a sneak attack."

"We will be leaving the country in half a month, and it will still be a month's drive to Ryukyu. It will take another half month to reach the Ryukyu capital. It is impossible for there to be no more casualties within two months."

“I’m worried that by the time we arrive, there will be very few people left. The Regent will definitely not allow the knights to accompany you. If you go in alone... it will be difficult to get away.”

Ryukyu was indeed a large country, and under Anvina's control, it was no longer to be underestimated.

Remembering the dense barrage of darts that rained down on him in the snow last time, Wills's expression was not pleasant.

Yu Ci knew what he was thinking and smiled faintly, "Don't worry about us. Once we get to Ryukyu, we'll proceed according to the original plan."

The girl smiled gently, and her eyes and soft tone did not possess any aggressive authority. She simply gazed at him quietly with her light-colored phoenix eyes.

Despite her frail appearance, as if a gust of wind could blow her over, Wilves suddenly felt a tremor run through him as she was being stared at, and dared not look directly at the girl.

Just as a superior casually issues an irresistible order, while the subordinate bows and submits, subconsciously trusting and accepting the command.

For the former, it requires unparalleled and convincing strength; for the latter, it is undoubtedly a fatal, risky, and life-or-death gamble.

He was the latter.

"..." Wilves lowered his gaze.

After a long while, he gave a knightly salute, stepped back, and left.

Yu Ci lowered her eyes slightly, then looked up at the woman beside her: "Come here and let me see if the wound is infected?"

Tanasa's smile faltered, and she quickly stretched and yawned, "Cici, it's too late, we have to travel tomorrow... let's go."

Without stopping, they entered the bedroom in the blink of an eye.

Seeing that the woman was in good spirits, only her face was a little flushed, Yu Ci thought for a moment and didn't ask any more questions.

……

After completely leaving Terren territory, they encountered countless enemy attacks along the way, and the original team of a dozen people suffered heavy casualties.

When they arrived in the capital of Ryukyu two months later, only a few people remained to protect them.

The palace walls with glazed tiles stand majestically, and the undulating palaces gleam with golden light.

At the palace gate, Anvina, dressed in Ryukyu attire, watched the approaching group with a gentle smile and a meaningful expression.