Chapter 42 Princess Xing
What exactly is going on?
Through the words of these men in black, Lonis understood the course of events.
It turned out that they were officials sent by Princess Xing, with the purpose of bringing Zhi Sheng Luo back to see the Princess.
But then?
Zhi Sheng Luo’s whereabouts were too elusive. Therefore, the officials couldn’t catch her despite all their efforts.
In this situation, they could only “harass girls” to force Zhi Sheng Luo to appear.
However, these officials were not fools. They knew that the girls had extraordinary identities, and some were even princesses of the Kingdom Ming, which could become an international issue if not handled properly.
Therefore, their chosen method was also straightforward…
By begging and kneeling, they requested the girls’ help!
…
“Sorry, but we really have no other choice. The work assigned by Your Highness must be completed. We are also forced into this situation.”
The officials knelt and pleaded one after another. Knowing their intention, Lonis instinctively felt a trace of sympathy.
However, Eluscia, on the other hand, was quite impolite.
For this black-hearted girl, she was happily accepting Lonis’s love confession and happily training the little fox… Such wonderful things were rare for Eluscia!
And now, it was ruined by these officials!
Therefore, Eluscia was very angry, and her tone became unfriendly:
“Hmph, is this how you ask for favors?”
“Eh?”
“We clearly arrived at Nile Port, but you didn’t entertain us, and then you ruined my walk with the little fox at night!”
Eluscia lived up to her black-hearted reputation. Even though she was just a little loli, she still reprimanded the officials until they were stunned and almost scared silly.
“Distinguished guests, we are truly sorry! This, this is our office expense. If you are willing to accept it, we can offer it to you as well.”
The officials handed over gold ingots one by one. Seeing the glittering glow, Eluscia’s expression softened slightly.
However, she still put her hands on her hips and said, “Hey, I’m talking to you. Are you really that loyal to this Princess Xing? To complete her orders, you’re even willing to give up your own salary.”
“Wh-why…”
“You can’t fool me. I can feel that you are not only working for Princess Xing for money… Tell me, what’s so great about her?”
…
What Eluscia asked was also Lonis’s question.
Because based on the information revealed so far, Princess Xing seemed tyrannical and overbearing, using dishonorable methods to arrest Zhi Sheng Luo, and did not deserve so many loyal guards.
But…
“Guests, you are from out of town, so you may not know… In fact, for Nile Port, Princess Xing has always been a good leader.”
“Oh?”
“Three years ago, Princess Xing was still a diligent and hardworking leader. Although she was young, she showed outstanding ability, managing both internal and external affairs in an orderly manner. Even the warriors of the Dragon Roar Fleet, Lian Lan, praised her actions.”
“What happened after that?”
“Three years ago, the Sea Tide Dragon swept through Nile Port, not only destroying many buildings but also devouring many children and plundering them to the depths of the Vast Sea…”
“Oh?”
“At that time, we were all despairing. Because there was no hope of survival for those swallowed by the Sea Tide Dragon. The Vast Sea is so unpredictable that even the Dragon Roar Fleet has been shattered, and countless exploration personnel have died.”
“…”
“However, Princess Xing, against all odds, refused to give up. She personally organized a rescue team and ventured deep into the Vast Sea to fight the Sea Tide Dragon… Just when we thought Princess Xing would also sacrifice herself for the country, she returned safely with the children who had been swallowed.”
“It sounds pretty good, doesn’t it?”
“We all regard Princess Xing as a hero, but we didn’t expect… After returning, Princess Xing seemed to have changed, becoming somewhat tyrannical and willful. She often gave us inexplicable orders, but since they weren’t truly excessive, we continued to follow them.”
…
At this point, the officials seemed somewhat bewildered.
It could be seen that they knew their actions were not entirely correct… but for Princess Xing, they still unhesitatingly followed her orders.
Eluscia was also thoughtful, seeming to have discovered a blind spot in the descriptions of the men in black:
“Then, what absurd things has Princess Xing done in the past three years? It shouldn’t be just about arresting Zhi Sheng Luo, right?”
“Well, actually, the Princess sending Xun An Luo to C. Academy to infiltrate was already a very absurd thing. At that time, Xun An Luo strongly objected, but due to the Princess’s order, she could only reluctantly accept…”
“Oh?”
“Secondly, Princess Xing has recently replaced all her maids with young and beautiful girls. In the past, she only valued the maids’ abilities, not their age or appearance.”
“…”
“Recently, the Princess has also been massively purchasing alchemy equipment and hiring a group of idle martial artists. This has also made the entire Nile Port somewhat chaotic, with frequent appearances of con artists and people staging accidents in the city, leading to some disturbance in public order.”
“So that’s how it is… Alright, I understand.”
Eluscia nodded, showing a look of knowing everything.
Seeing this, the officials’ faces were filled with joy, and they quickly asked, “So… are you willing to help us persuade Xun An Luo to meet the Princess?”
“No, I want to meet your Princess Xing personally.”
“Wh-what?”
“Please go back and tell your Princess Xing that I know what she is worried about. I have a way to permanently help her solve the hidden danger on her body.”
“!”
“However, this method is not without cost. I need her to provide a hundred taels of gold and the sea chart of the Dulan Islands.”
Eluscia nodded, saying mysteriously.
# Interlude: Urgent Feelings
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“No, I can’t hold it anymore, I feel so uncomfortable, so itchy… so uncomfortable, so itchy!!!!!”
In a magnificent bedroom, a girl knelt on the ground.
She was wearing a gorgeous robe. Her sixteen layers of gossamer-thin undergarments perfectly accentuated her graceful figure.
But at this moment, the girl was covered in sweat, her whole body trembling uncontrollably.
Instead of the elegance and confidence she usually displayed in the court, she was like an addict suffering from withdrawal symptoms, her lips even devoid of color.
And at this moment…
A maid entering the room brought a glimmer of hope to the girl.
“Xun An Luo, have you found her? Hurry, let her in…”
The girl gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with excitement as if she had found a delicious meal.
But…
“Your Highness, I regret to inform you that those officials still haven’t found His Highness Xun An.”
“How can this be, you bunch of useless people!!!!!”
The girl was beyond angry, but the maid quickly knelt down and explained, “However, although they didn’t find Xun An, the officials did find a companion of His Highness Xun An.”
“Companion?”
“Yes, that companion wishes to see Your Highness, and she says she has a way to treat Your Highness’s hidden illness.”
