My Beautiful Duchess Wife

As she spoke, she gave the Duke a cold snort, then slowly walked towards Lin Peng's position. Angelina, on the other hand, was a little surprised and nudged Lin Peng's waist, implying that he could stand up and stop pretending to be asleep.

Unfortunately, Lin Peng was indeed asleep. After being poked twice in the waist, he groggily swatted the little girl's hand away, seemingly intent on continuing his dream.

Of course, they also took action.

Princess Eileen, at this point, couldn't take it anymore. Her lips twitched slightly before she suddenly kicked Lin Peng in the waist. However, this kick didn't use any terrifying power. But even using only physical strength, it was still quite forceful.

Instantly, the promising young man was kicked flying through the air. To Angelina's astonishment, Lin Peng slammed against the wall. He slowly rolled down, landing with a thud.

"Ah!" A painful groan escaped her lips as she clutched her waist, finally opening her dazed eyes. She was startled to see the furious Eileen. Then, after glancing once more at Sia and the others, she finally looked at Angelina.

It's as if she's saying, "Why didn't you call me?" But looking at Angelina's eyes, you can tell she's completely innocent. She did call, but since you weren't awake, there was nothing she could do!

Lin Peng gritted his teeth and slowly stood up. However, this simple movement appeared extremely painful. The little girl immediately stepped forward to help him regain his balance, and at the same time, her innocent eyes were gone.

"Your Highness, Your Grace, Your Grace, you... you don't need to keep pretending like this. Heh... with such a good relationship, is it really necessary to act like this?" After a wry smile, she suddenly said this, which not only stunned the little girl, but also made Sia and Eileen stand there dumbfounded.

Lundy's eyes flickered slightly. Nadas, on the other hand, kept his eyes cold, as if watching a show.

Eileen's gaze flickered slightly at Lin Peng before she suddenly burst into laughter. Even her laughter was alluring: "Hehehe...kid, it seems you don't understand the current situation! Sister Xi Ya, you wouldn't mind this handsome young man dying right in front of me, would you!"

Nadas snorted coldly upon hearing this. Even so, Her Highness the Princess still wanted to strike a blow at the Duke first.

Her jade-like hand, as white as a lotus root, slowly rose, and the moment it reached above her head, her aura surged to its peak. At this moment, cold sweat dripped down the foreheads of both the little girl and Lin Peng, as if they were under immense pressure.

"What...you want to kill me to silence me...humph...everyone here, except that guy, probably knows about your relationship!" Lin Peng gritted his teeth and told them everything.

He pointed at Nadas with a look of utter disdain. It seemed that Nadas, now the deputy captain of the city's defense forces, was still unaware of his master's intentions and was lamenting his situation.

Lundy's eyes snapped open, his movements incredibly fast. In a mere instant, he covered that vast distance, delivering a punch to Lin Peng's stomach. Giving Lin Peng no chance to react, Lin Peng nearly rolled his eyes back in shock.

His back was already pressed against the wall, and the wall began to crack dramatically.

"Lin Peng!" the little girl exclaimed, and just as she was about to raise her fist to punch Lundy, the Duke behind her finally spoke up: "How...how did you know?"

Meanwhile, Eileen gritted her teeth and glared at Lin Peng before quickly returning to her seat. She closed her eyes briefly before slowly opening them again: "Sister, there's no one else here." Nadas, standing on the other side, was dumbfounded. For a moment, he had no idea what was going on. He was even more confused about what had happened between the princess and the duke.

For a moment, my mind was still a little foggy.

Chapter Seven: Lin Peng's Divide and Conquer Scheme

"Heh...it seems you've finally admitted it!" Lin Peng spat out a mouthful of blood, but as he spoke, his internal organs were indeed injured. There was still a lingering pain, and at the same time, the way he looked at Lundy changed.

This guy reacted really fast. Just when he was about to be exposed, he managed to shut himself up with a punch like that.

Supported by the little girl Angelina, he took a few slow steps and then sat down gently. "Actually, I've been a little confused ever since I first heard you two talk. If you dislike each other so much, why are you both heading to the same place for rescue? And why are you even living in the same place!"

Thinking back to when he first overheard the two women talking, it seemed a little strange. But now, upon reflection, it actually made perfect sense. After the two women left, Lin Peng listened to Angelina tell him many things about Darkmoon City while he was in the pit.

The more he listened, the more surprised and impressed he became with the Duke. Thinking about it now, he suddenly felt a sense of clarity. Therefore, what he had blurted out earlier was just a slip of the tongue in a moment of urgency.

Now, not only can one tell from the faces of these two beautiful women that they are likely to be right most of the time. And it was only at this moment that Lin Peng was able to truly see the real faces of these two beauties.

One was strikingly beautiful and aloof, the other… possessed a face so alluring it was almost bewitching. The Duke's delicate eyebrows furrowed tightly. Like the eyes of a dancer in the night sky, they danced, shimmering silently. Visible wisdom!

Her pointed, oval face made one want to immediately reach out and gently caress it, while her fair skin created a sense of distant distance. Standing before you, she seemed untouchable. It was as if she had always been this lonely.

Princess Eileen, with her exquisite features, even a slight furrow of her brow possessed a unique charm. Her small lips seemed to carry endless allure. One truly wonders what kind of person could possibly taste those lips of hers.

After taking a deep breath and suppressing the inexplicable flames in his heart, he said, "To be honest, if I were the Grand Duke, I would have at least three ways to make the people you dislike leave Darkmoon City!"

"And you... although you acted as if you disliked Princess Irene, you didn't actually take any action. So... it seems that you... were just pretending!"

Perhaps it was the tragedy of his childhood, or perhaps it was the years of independence he had endured. He didn't know when it started, but Lin Peng became particularly attentive to his own feelings. He could always vaguely sense some hostility, or rather, something indistinct.

But this time, it was truly felt. The growing coldness in people's hearts over the years had made him even more sensitive.

Duke Shia and Princess Irene exchanged a glance, a growing sense of panic rising within them. If even a mere youth they'd only met once could discern this, then… what about the others?

Meanwhile, Lundy was even more shocked. Just a few words had directly exposed the scheme the Duke and Princess had orchestrated over the past three years. He stared in astonishment at the incredibly handsome young man, who seemed remarkably dashing.

“There are at least three ways, so tell me, what are those three ways! If you can’t, hmph…” Eileen snorted coldly, seemingly unconvinced. However, Lin Peng’s lips twitched slightly at the lethality hidden beneath that expression, but he managed to suppress it.

"First, we could kick you out of the Duke's mansion. With the princess gone from the palace, rumors are spreading! This city belongs to His Highness the Duke, and besides, His Highness's benevolence is well-known in the surrounding cities. So... will people believe the Duke or you? They'll definitely think you've offended the Duke. So... putting everything else aside, you might not be able to handle just the ordinary gossip!"

Eileen looked at the confident Lin Peng and her teeth itched with hatred. To be honest, if that were really the case, it would be a miracle if he could even stay in this city after all the difficulties he faced.

"What if Eileen decides to stay?" Xia frowned, a glint of light flashing in her eyes, and asked Lin Peng coldly.

"If she chooses to stay, then... it proves that she's incredibly shameless. So... we'll have to use underhanded tactics to get her! You're in charge of this city, so it should be relatively easy for you! Take this monster riot, for example; you can directly say it's her fault. With a bunch of lies and some convenient little tricks, I believe you can pull it off. That way, you'll have a reason to expel her. So... as the Duke, I don't need to say anything more about such a small matter!"

Lin Peng became increasingly confident as he spoke, his chuckles almost making Eileen want to slap him across the face. However, after a moment's thought, she broke out in a cold sweat. These methods, while simple in principle, were incredibly effective.

"What if she finds evidence that it wasn't her fault?" Duke Sia pressed on, as if she wouldn't give up until she got to the bottom of it.

"The remaining method is even easier. The demon realm is a place that values ​​strength. The entire city is filled with your people. Even if she can't even get her subordinates in, there seems to be no need for her to stay here!"

That simple sentence left the Duke and Princess exchanging bewildered glances. It really was that simple.

"What if he still managed to infiltrate the group due to certain circumstances? We can't just remove them without a reason!" Lundy said, frowning after a moment's thought.

It seemed there really was such a thing. At this moment, the Duke and Princess once again turned their attention to Lin Peng.

He smiled faintly, thinking to himself, "Do I really need to teach him this? Stupid!" Then, he coughed and said, "It's simple. A place like the Abyss seems to need someone to investigate it. When you send someone out, also send your own men out to intercept and kill them. Do you think he can protect his subordinates every step of the way?"

Lin Peng's eyes widened in surprise. In that instant, he noticed that the Duke and Princess's hands were tightly clasped together. He wondered if it was because of his own impulsive idea or something else entirely.

"He's very powerful. Half the people in Darkmoon City are already under his command. Moreover, he generally has a say in the entire Darkmoon City. Furthermore, he controls the entire Darkmoon City's economy. So... what should we do!"

Eileen seemed to be gritting her teeth as she spoke, staring intently at Lin Peng.

Little Angelina stared blankly at Lin Peng, thinking to herself: How come I never realized this guy had such wisdom?

"Hmm... In that case, we'll need three people combined. First, create a hypothetical enemy for him. Presumably, if there were only one such person in Darkmoon City, they couldn't have grown so powerful! Your Grace, you wouldn't let this go unchecked, after all, a single dominant power isn't something that can be easily suppressed! Then, we can use a divide-and-conquer strategy among his allies. Hmm... This divide-and-conquer strategy means sowing discord among their common interests. Making them wary of each other!" Seeing that he seemed not to understand the divide-and-conquer strategy, Lin Peng immediately interjected to explain.

"There's a division among our allies, so... hehe... it seems you can take advantage of this and use even more powerful methods to gradually erode their strength! So... it seems I don't need to say more about what happens next!"

Lin Peng let out a long sigh of relief and smiled.

"Lundy, take them downstairs and arrange a room for him to recover!" The Duke waved his hand, and Lundy immediately led Lin Peng and Angelina out of the room. At this moment, Eileen looked at Nadas with a cold gaze, as if she were looking at a dead man.

Nadas's back was now drenched in cold sweat. Now that he'd heard his two bosses' biggest secret,... what if they killed him to cover it up?! And wasn't the person these two had just asked about Jess, the city magistrate of Darkmoon City?! If that were really the case... today would be... *sobs*

For a moment, Nadas really felt an urge to curse the Dark God. What kind of bad luck had he had these past few days? Had he somehow offended this boss? First, he couldn't defend against the monsters, and now, this had happened...

"Nadas... Now that you've heard about what happened today, you should know what I mean!" Eileen suddenly said seductively, her aura exploding once again.

With a thud, Nadas was so overwhelmed by the force that he was forced to lie face down on the carpet. The fiery red carpet beneath him was completely soaked.

"If... you can keep this a secret, and swear eternal loyalty to us... then... perhaps we can spare your life. Of course, in the future, don't give anything away. Otherwise..."

The Duke spoke, his voice equally cold and unapproachable.

But to Nadas's ears, it sounded like heavenly music. He immediately kowtowed frantically, swearing eternal loyalty to the two. Only then was he allowed to leave the room, but as he reached the door, his legs went weak!

In the empty living room, the Duke sighed, shook his head, and said, "What do you think? This man managed to escape from such a massive army of magical beasts. And he even possesses such resourcefulness. What do you say…"

"Sister, I think we should observe him for a while first! After all, we don't know him very well. Hehe... We haven't even asked his name yet!"

"There's no need to ask now. Instead, let him feel more apprehensive. This will make it easier for him to expose his weaknesses!"

"Hehehe... The problem is, this kid actually managed to fall asleep under those circumstances. Do you think that was useful?" Princess Eileen couldn't help but burst into laughter at this point.

The Duke, unusually, chuckled softly as well. Eileen was startled. How long had it been? She didn't know when it had started, but she hadn't seen her sister smile since. It seemed to exist only in her memories…

Chapter Eight: The Unspeakable Secret

Darkmoon City remained peaceful at night. The streets and alleys were mostly deserted. However, the taverns were unusually lively. Each tavern owner explained that the Duke, as a reward for the soldiers who defended the city and all the civilians who participated in the battle, had specifically ordered that all soldiers and civilians who came to drink would have their drinks free.

With such preferential treatment, not going would be foolish.

In almost every tavern, there were people boasting about their exploits. Some even went so far as to claim they had killed the Earth Dragon Beast or the Black Flame Leopard themselves. Even if people knew it was bragging, no one would say anything.

As a member of his tribe wounded in the fight to defend his homeland, he could only laugh off any boasting. At least, he had done his best then. And he had fought bravely in such a devastating place.

However, a very burly man suddenly asked, "For the past three years, we've come to Warcraft every year. But we haven't heard of this practice in previous years. What's going on?"

Upon hearing this question, the noisy tavern suddenly fell silent. Everyone looked at each other, unsure of what was going on. Those who had originally heard the question began to frown.

It seems that something very important has happened.

"Do you think it's related to that city official? Have you noticed that ever since he arrived, the magical beasts have been coming right away? And every time the magical beasts come, he's never there. Don't you think it's too much of a coincidence?" A burly man who looked very honest said calmly, his thick eyebrows furrowed.

Everyone was stunned by these words. Then, even more unsolicited comments began to circulate.

"Don't even talk about whether it is or not, I think it's definitely this guy's doing!"

"Hmm...that makes sense. Come to think of it, it's quite a coincidence. He's never there. Do you think it's because he brought that demon beast's wife, raped her, and was then chased down? Otherwise...why do you think such a large group of demon beasts always comes? This time, even high-level demon beasts have appeared. If it weren't for the Duke and Princess intervening, perhaps...sigh..."

This man was rather cunning. He first spoke glibly, then sighed, and then started chuckling to himself. This topic, however, had become quite lively. Immediately, another person stood up: "I think it's definitely that city official who has that kind of taste. Didn't he fail to catch up with our Duke? I think that's why he developed this perverted idea. Yes, definitely!"

After the thin man finished speaking, he nodded as if he were quite serious and it was a fact.

"Haha, I think that's exactly it. Hmm... there's no doubt about it!"

"Yeah, yeah, hahaha... I never thought that kid would actually like this kind of thing!"

"..."

Suddenly, this topic became the mainstream conversation in the entire tavern. Small groups of people began to chuckle to themselves or quietly discuss their ideas.

Of course, the main character still can't do without that "perverted" city official!

At this moment, on the rooftop of a tavern, a particularly chilly wind blew, as if winter had already passed. Why would such a biting wind appear in springtime?

"Sister, it seems that kid's scheme really works. If you had tricked me like this, I probably would have left this city long ago!" Eileen stood next to Xia, covering her mouth and laughing while her body trembled.

Sia maintained her cold expression, pursed her lips, and said calmly, "We need to use a two-pronged approach: sowing discord among them and causing them to fight amongst themselves. That's the key! And, well... when the time comes, make sure Nadas puts on a convincing performance!"

After glancing at Eileen, Sia gently tapped a roof tile. It immediately swayed in the wind. The white moon was still shining in the sky. In an instant, the figure blocked the moonlight and then vanished.

Eileen pouted, gazing listlessly at the moonlight. She shook her head, muttering to herself, "Looks like I've really found a good strategist! I just wonder how my sister will treat him! Sigh… the dignified Duke's palace is just like those minor nobles; the road ahead is long!" With that, she turned and flew directly towards the palace.

……

Deep inside the Duke's palace, a place that was originally quite secluded, and also the residence of the two young masters, was now occupied by two ragged strangers.

Beside a tranquil lake stood a small, seemingly simple wooden cabin. The cabin's front door faced directly into the lake, and the front corridor extended into the water. Lin Peng dipped his feet into the water, feeling a refreshing coolness. He took a deep breath and smiled, "How about it? Pretty quiet here, right?"

Little Angelina emerged from the corridor and followed Lin Peng to the walkway that extended across the lake. She glanced around, nodded slightly, and then smiled, "Hmm, not bad. A very quiet place, and, hehe... the elements are very strong!"