A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 284 Voting in the Election, Unexpected
The election was held as scheduled the following morning.

The location was set at the Great Hall of Kongdu City.

dignitaries from all sides gathered, creating a solemn and respectful atmosphere.

The military is stationed both inside and outside the venue, maintaining strict security to ensure the meeting can proceed safely.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Shen Qingli, arm in arm with Yun Han, gracefully entered the venue.

She was dressed in a gorgeous court robe, her hair simply styled with understated yet luxurious hair accessories. Compared to her usual pure and pretty appearance, she exuded a more charming and dignified air, and rather than a so-called princess, she truly had the demeanor of a future monarch.

Yun Han was tall, handsome, and elegant, making all the other male beasts pale in comparison.

The two of them, a pleasing sight to behold, attracted all sorts of admiring glances upon their arrival.

The crowd was buzzing with discussion, mostly praising how much more beautiful and noble the princess was than they had heard.

Hearing the praise from below the stage, Shen Qingli smiled confidently and beautifully, feeling even more certain of today's victory!
Shortly after the two sat down, another commotion broke out at the scene.

Shen Tang made her entrance with five beastmen.

The scene caused a huge uproar, with countless eyes fixed on the graceful and beautiful figure surrounded by five tall and handsome orcs.

Yun Han couldn't help but look over as well.

But soon, his gaze dimmed, he lowered his head and looked away.

Many local nobles from other cities who came here did not know much about Shen Tang. They thought Princess Shen Qingli was beautiful and stunning, but after seeing Shen Tang's true appearance, they felt that she was someone from another world!

Compared to her, Shen Qingli couldn't help but feel a little overshadowed.

It wasn't just his appearance, but also his aura—it was an overwhelming presence.

Having been tempered and baptized by war, Shen Tang exudes a sharp and domineering aura. Orcs, by nature, admire the strong, and upon sensing the powerful aura emanating from her, they feel an indescribable sense of awe and respect.

Many nobles in the capital city were so excited when they saw Shen Tang appear that they stood up on the spot and applauded and cheered enthusiastically.

"Welcome back, Your Highness Shen Tang!"

"Your Highness has survived a great calamity; you are sure to be blessed with good fortune!"

"Princess Shen Tang saved so many people and helped us resist the invasion of the rebel army. Such merit is so great that even the Beast God will favor her!"

"Is this Princess Shen Tang? My goodness, I didn't even recognize her, she's so beautiful!"

The atmosphere at the scene instantly reached a climax, even more sensational and exciting than when Shen Qingli, whom everyone had been eagerly anticipating, made her appearance!
Hearing the endless praises around her, Shen Qingli was so angry that her eyes blazed with fury, and her face was incredibly gloomy and ugly. This bitch always managed to steal her thunder, and she wished she could tear her to pieces!

With so many people watching and media taking pictures, Shen Qingli couldn't lose her composure as the chief princess, so she could only force a smile to express her welcome.

Then, she winked at the nobles she had bribed below the stage, and the heads of the families nodded and gave her a reassuring look.

Shen Qingli's anger subsided slightly, and she felt relieved, a cold smile creeping across her face:

So what if Shen Tang is only famous for a short time? In the end, victory belongs to her!
The two princesses took turns going on stage and delivering their speeches.

Then the voting process began.

Xu Yufeng, the head of the Xu family, was the first to go on stage to vote. He cast the family's vote for Shen Qingli.

Princess Shen Qingli received the first vote!
The entire audience erupted in thunderous applause!

Shen Qingli's face was full of smug smiles. She looked defiantly at Shen Tang sitting opposite her, only to find that the other party didn't even glance at her, remaining calm and composed with a smile on his lips, showing no sign of panic. Shen Qingli felt like she had punched cotton; her smile froze, and her heart grew increasingly depressed and irritable. What was she pretending for? Once she sat on the throne, the first person she would deal with would be her!

Immediately afterwards, Ji Zirui, the head of the Ji family, and Jin Jingshuo, the head of the Jin family, also rushed to vote, casting their family's vote for Shen Qingli.

All the major families took action.

In just five minutes, Shen Qingli once again won the votes from the Hou family, the Viper clan, and the Chi family.

The voting process slowed down noticeably in the later stages.

The top executives of each family were discussing the matter in hushed tones.

The election of each monarch was the most important event in the empire, concerning the future fate of the monarch's family during their decades-long reign.

If a mistake is made at this crucial juncture, a family that has prospered for centuries could very well be destroyed in an instant!
Shen Qingli gave a look to the audience, and soon, the city lords of Cangming City, Chuanlan City, and the chief of the Grey Wolf Clan of the Imperial City stood up and cast their votes for her.

The families that voted first all had the most direct interests in Shen Qingli. Only if she became the monarch could they obtain the greatest benefits. Conversely, if Shen Qingli fell from power, their family businesses would suffer a severe blow, forcing them to vote for her.

A few moments later, several more families stepped forward to cast their votes.

Within the first half hour, Shen Qingli had a much greater advantage in the vote than Shen Tang.

Shen Qingli was not surprised by the result; everything went smoothly as she had expected!

Before Shen Qingli could even rejoice at her impending victory, several prominent families from the imperial city stepped forward and cast their votes for Shen Tang.

"Our family has discussed it internally, and in our hearts, Princess Shen Tang is the most suitable heir!"

These families originally shared similar ideas with other aristocratic families, and they recognized Shen Qingli as the rightful heir. However, after the battle in the capital, their mindset changed, and they ultimately decided to vote for Shen Tang.

Soon, Lu Xiao also went up on stage.

Now that the family seal is in his hands, he naturally has the final decision-making power and, without a doubt, cast the family vote for his partner, Shen Tang.

As one of the two founding families of the empire, the Lu family had the highest voting weight. With this vote, they instantly tied the score by a large margin.

After seeing the Lu family step forward, several hesitant minor families also cast their votes for Shen Tang.

The voting battle is getting more and more intense and exciting, and many people don't even dare to breathe!

Shen Qingli's votes are currently ahead of Shen Tang's, but her advantage is getting weaker and weaker, and the two sides are gradually becoming evenly matched.

Shen Qingli clenched her fingers, feeling annoyed and anxious, and a hint of tension appeared on her face.

Immediately, she saw the Xiong clan chief and representatives of several major families from the imperial city walk onto the stage. Her eyes lit up. These major families were all her supporters. As long as these few votes were cast, that bitch Shen Tang would still be trampled under her feet!

To everyone's surprise, Xiong Kui, the chief of the Xiong clan, and his group cast their votes for Shen Tang!

Shen Qingli almost stood up in astonishment, her face full of disbelief. Didn't Xiong Kui and the others promise to support her? How could they suddenly switch sides?!
Even Shen Tang showed a hint of surprise on her face.

The chieftain of the bear clan was a middle-aged bear beast around fifty years old, with a robust and tall physique and an extraordinary demeanor.

He looked at Shen Tang with gratitude and complicated emotions, bowed, and said in a deep and solemn voice, "Thank you, Your Highness, for saving my son's life on the battlefield. If it weren't for Your Highness, I'm afraid my lineage would have ended. On behalf of my family, I cast my vote for Your Highness!"

"Our snake clan has also received Your Highness's favor. If it weren't for Your Highness's help, our clan would not have been severely damaged in the war, and we would probably not be qualified to stand here today." The snake clan chief bowed solemnly to Shen Tang and said respectfully, "After discussion among the clan's senior members, we have also decided to cast our vote for the person who truly deserves it!"

(End of this chapter)