While Turing Duo gracefully danced with her sword, she said in a coquettish voice, "Crown Prince, with the support of two supremes from the Dragon Temple and the loyalty of all the nobles of the Rage Wave Kingdom, you’ve already won the struggle for the throne."
Zhi Li’s gaze pierced Turing Duo’s figure, panting, "It’s too early to say anything before Suo Lun is defeated."
Turing Duo replied, "Suo Lun is being hunted down and blockaded by Yan Mo’s navy of a hundred thousand at sea, and by the entire Rage Wave Kingdom on land. His monthly income in Gold Coins is only one-tenth of what it used to be. Yet he has previously overextended by expanding his army by more than a hundred thousand and spreading his influence over the entire Southeast Province. When he had money, it was fine, but once it runs out, these hundreds of thousands of troops will consume everything. Therefore, Suo Lun’s collapse is imminent."
Her words were about eighty percent correct.
If this battle against Yan Mo was lost, then Suo Lun’s entire rear would be in danger. His previous expansion had been too swift; without money to support it, the situation in Tianshui City would descend into chaos in an instant.
Turing Duo’s eager efforts were also due to her witnessing Zhi Li’s growing power and his inevitable claim to the throne.
In her opinion, having a King as a lover meant she could call the shots, not just in Luan Yang City, but across the entire eastern part of the kingdom.
Then, her ambition would no longer be confined to just Luan Yang City!
Turing Duo continued to dance with her sword, striking even more exaggerated poses.
"With such a good figure, filled with so much strength and resilience, I simply cannot imagine how you managed to feign paralysis for the past half a year," Zhi Li said. "Why didn’t you stand up earlier? Why endure such suffering for these six months?"
Turing Duo said, "If I hadn’t pretended to be paralyzed, what about Tuli Yang’s affection? Wouldn’t my purity be lost and unable to be offered to you?"
Zhi Li replied, "It doesn’t really matter to me, as you well know."
Turing Duo responded, "But just thinking about Tuli Yang’s disgusting body makes me want to vomit. So the pain of feigning paralysis pales in comparison, doesn’t it?"
Zhi Li asked, "When do you plan to kill Tuli Yang?"
Turing Duo’s beautiful eyes slightly trembled as she said, "While we’re in the King’s City, we’ll take every opportunity to be together. Once I’m sure I am pregnant, you will publicly announce Lord Tuli Ming’s death and bestow the title of City Lord to Tuli Yang. Once his position as City Lord is secure and my belly is too big to hide, I will kill Tuli Yang and blame Suo Lun for it."
Zhi Li inquired, "Do you plan to have Fen Mo kill Tuli Yang? Would that not mean sacrificing him as well?"
"There’s no other way, Fen Mo knows too much," Turing Duo said coldly. "Also, as the illegitimate son of Duke Turing, he dares to look down on me with disdain. I really loathe him."
Then, Turing Duo continued, "Fen Mo holds a high position in Suo Lun’s army, and lately, Tuli Yang has been fiercely attacking Suo Lun. Once he’s dead, everyone’s first thought will be that Suo Lun killed him. There are no flaws in framing him."
"You cruel woman," Zhi Li said. "There’s a saying that’s true, ’Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.’ Tuli Yang has been so good to you, and you can still go through with it?"
Turing Duo declared, "The moment I sent someone to kill his father Tuli Ming, there was no turning back. If he doesn’t die, I can’t help you, Your Majesty, take over Luan Yang City!"
"Well, you viper of a woman, I admire you," Zhi Li said. "Now, receive your King’s favor."
"Yes, my most supreme King," Turing Duo said coyly.
And just at that moment—
"Bang—" Suddenly, a loud noise.
A secret compartment door on the wall of the room burst open, and a man was standing inside.
Tuli Yang’s eyes were bloodshot, tears mixed with blood, his gums bitten through, his mouth bloody.
Endless hatred, endless pain, and endless anger seemed to be about to burst out of his small frame!
"Harlot, I’ll kill you, I’ll kill you!"
Tuli Yang, like a crazed demon, flailed his arms and lunged at Turing Duo in a frenzy.
Note: The second update of over 4,000 words is here, totaling over 9,000 words with today’s two updates. I beg for your support.