Volume One, Chapter 44: Of Course, It's a Woman

“Your Majesty, I believe that the Princess Consort speaks truthfully. The Prince’s condition has indeed improved,” said the Loyal and Courageous General, stepping forward to support Lin Wan Ti. He had always despised the Prime Minister’s arrogance and tyranny, so now, seeing him lose his footing, he felt immense delight.

Luo Lie raised his binoculars and looked out, only to see the banner of the mountain stronghold lowered halfway down the flagpole, with black crepe draped above the gate. He was taken aback and handed the binoculars to Yan Tianxin.

What does this phenomenon truly signify? Does it mean that Gao Ming has reached genuine maturity, or is it a sign of psychological decline, losing his confidence?

“Why didn’t you dodge?” Gaocheng Saya stared blankly at Lian Ye. For someone who prided herself on her intelligence, Gaocheng Saya’s mind froze on the spot, losing all sense of direction.

She understood the importance of impartiality in modern society’s education and the principles of forensic science. If this had happened in the present day, she would have acted strictly according to protocol, regardless of any sympathy or sighs in her heart.

Upon entering the house, Mo was already kneeling on the floor. His mother had just cried so bitterly outside; it was enough to sober him up halfway. Thinking about the madam coming to collect his bar tab, he finally felt ashamed, so he knelt down voluntarily.

Anyway, until the appointment with Kurumi on Monday, nothing particularly urgent was happening, so Lian Ye took Yoshino out for a stroll.

Lian Ye didn’t bother to point out that she had already spoken to Aura just now, and—speaking of that shorty, Shalltear isn’t much taller than Aura, is she? If this shorty remark was said aloud, wouldn’t Shalltear feel heartbroken?

If he faced Old Lei directly in battle, he couldn’t guarantee victory. Old Lei’s absence from the arena, whatever the reason, was naturally great news.

Faced with such unfair treatment, her newlywed husband kept mumbling for Night Phoenix to remove his sweat towel, but Night Phoenix pretended not to hear, shrinking in the carriage as if frightened out of her wits.

They appeared humanoid, yet their faces were blank—no eyes, no nose, no mouth—with strange tentacles extending from the back of their heads, and their arms were powerful tendrils. These monsters were said to have been born from the flesh and blood of evil gods, making them extremely difficult adversaries.

The Third Elder was a tall, thin old man, with harsh features and silver-gray short hair standing upright.

Even so, his skills now hovered between second-rate and first-rate. Being able to fight without suffering too much proved his martial arts had advanced rapidly. In fact, as long as he successfully broke into the first-rate realm and wasn’t left alone, always protected by his personal guards, he needn’t fear any assassins.

“Hmph!” Allegra snorted softly, picked up her chopsticks, and placed a piece of braised beef in her mouth.

Before Zhang Feng’s feet reached the highest point, he panicked and stumbled, losing coordination, and fell over. The classroom erupted in laughter.

“Excellent! Let’s head out now!” Chen Wanrong hurriedly donned a suit of bright armor brought by Princess Yuzhen, leaped onto Qinghua, and led twenty Dragon Martial soldiers plus three artillerymen, arranging them into battle formation as they left Yuzhen Temple.

She didn’t even remove her apron, skipped out of the kitchen, and only then remembered she was pregnant, quickly restraining herself.

Chen Jinnan was the first to ask, “The general plan you’ve listed is three to five malls this year. Is there any special timing required? Should it coincide with the Home Expo?” He had been one of last year’s Fashion Expo’s key players and held a somewhat superstitious belief in the power of trade shows.

For this situation, Hua Yuye was like a young bride on her first ride in a sedan chair, her inner turmoil obvious despite her forced calm.