At this moment, the news of Davis's death has not yet spread throughout the Douluo Continent, and not everyone in the upper class of the Star Luo Empire is aware of it.
Just like the disappearance of the two sisters Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun from the Zhu family for a period of time without attracting much attention, it will take some time for the news of Davis' death to be completely revealed.
How did a down-and-out marquis family know such news almost immediately?
A playful smile appeared on Zhu Lanyan's face.
Zhu Lanyan's smile made Zhu Zhuqing very unhappy. When faced with her mother's question, she just responded lightly: "So what?"
Zhu Lanyan was only less than 30% sure that the Casas family already knew the news of Davis's death. Seeing Zhu Zhuqing respond without hesitation to her probing words, her confidence rose to 50%. become.
This is already an extremely high probability.
She narrowed her eyes slightly: "As far as I know, there is no contemporary male in the Casas family who can take on the important role. How can he win in such a struggle? The most important thing is …”
Zhu Lanyan tapped the armrest lightly and said with a smile: "Zhu Qing, you haven't forgotten that you still have a fiancé outside, right?"
There is no reason why Zhu Zhuqing can get the news about Dai Mubai in Shrek Academy. The family and the Dai family will not know.
After Davis died, Dai Mubai was the first in line to succeed.
However, people’s hearts are different.
Dai Mubai's "disappearance" happened several years ago. Unlike Davis, who had socialized with many nobles in the empire, Dai Mubai did not have any supporters behind him.
No, it cannot be said that there is none at all...
Dai Mubai's biggest and only supporter is naturally the current Xingluo Emperor.
Rather than handing over the throne to other descendants, it was obviously more in line with his wishes and interests for his own son to inherit the throne.
However, this is obviously not going to be an easy task.
There are no titled Douluo in the Dai family. Their greatest heritage is the elders of the empire whose martial soul compatibility is high enough to form a martial soul fusion technique and summon the Netherworld White Tiger.
The combination of two Contras, a man and a woman, can have a strength close to that of a Super Douluo, reaching the limit of an ordinary titled Douluo.
But such a foundation and national foundation are obviously impossible to use in this kind of imperial power struggle.
Unless there is a real crisis involving the overthrow of the regime and the destruction of the country and the family, these tribes will never take action.
In other words, the Star Luo Empire’s strongest force is the Contra level.
That is to say, Emperor Xingluo did not have enough force to crush other collateral factions.
The current crown prince died suddenly, and the second prince has disappeared in name... This kind of pie-in-the-sky opportunity, let alone those side families with the power of Contra, even if it is just the Soul Saint family, I'm afraid he's also ready to make a move.
The life and death competition of the Dai family bloodline is completely in line with the rules and traditions of Xingluo, and the elders of the Xingluo clan will not interfere.
In this case, as long as they unite and isolate Dai Mubai from the imperial city before confirming the crown prince, or even kill Dai Mubai directly, everything will be a foregone conclusion after the crown prince's position is established.
Then at least, they all have the power to directly compete with Dai Mubai, the nominal current first-in-line heir.
Such a situation would give even Emperor Xing Luo a headache.
Naturally, he immediately contacted his sister, Zhu Lanyan, the current head of the Zhu family.
This is also the reason why Zhu Lanyan was a little sleepy during this period.
When Zhu Zhuqing broke into the study, she was considering a reply to her brother.
According to Emperor Xingluo's intention, he naturally wants the Zhu family to help out at this time to find Dai Mubai who is living in the Tiandou Empire, and then let Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuyun establish a new engagement.
In the Star Luo Empire, the Dai family is the most powerful, followed by the Zhu family. As long as the two join forces, there is a high probability that this storm will be calmed down soon.
However, the royal family's feelings are the most indifferent.
While Zhu Lanyan is the sister of Emperor Xingluo, she is also the head of the Zhu family.
Emperor Xingluo was also unable to determine Zhu Lanyan's current position, and whether some family with strong and smooth information channels had contacted Zhu Lanyan and promised huge profits, or even directly reached an alliance.
If the Dai family gets the support of the Zhu family, they can directly calm the turmoil. In turn, if other collateral families get the support of the Zhu family, they also have a great possibility of ascending to the throne.
In fact, Zhu Lanyan has received letters from several princely families except Emperor Xingluo.
The Star Luo Empire does not have the title of prince, and the reason is self-evident.
So the Duke and Marquis are the highest nobles in the empire.
Some of the prosperous families were as wealthy and powerful as today's royal family.
They did promise huge profits to Zhu Lanyan.
However... Zhu Lanyan still plans to side with Emperor Xingluo who is just playing the family card.
It’s not because she still weighs the relationship between brother and sister, but because the Zhu family does not need to rely on this kind of benefit to make themselves stronger.
As the saying goes, too much is too little, once the Zhu family becomes more powerful than the royal family, there will be unpredictable consequences.
Zhu Lanyan has no further ambitions, and pursuing stability is what she wants.
So... she is very dissatisfied with the fact that Zhu Zhuqing may have placed a bet at the Casas family!
That’s why she specifically mentioned Dai Mubai’s matter, just to warn Zhu Zhuqing and make her change her mind!
However...
"That person has nothing to do with me anymore."
Zhu Zhuqing replied calmly.
Zhu Lanyan raised her eyebrows and sneered: "Zhuqing, the engagement is a big deal, but you can just give it up if you just say it?"
She deliberately emphasized her tone and slapped the armrest hard, cold. He said in a loud voice: "Your engagement is not decided by you, but by me." Lord. Remember this!"
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Zhu Lanyan who was threatening him as a mother and the head of the family, and raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "Zhu Lanyan, do you still think you can control me?"
As he spoke, Zhu Zhuqing paused.
She didn't want to say the next words out of her mouth unless she had to, but now that the matter was over, she had no choice but to do it.
She said with a low voice and a smile: "So what if you tell His Majesty the Emperor that you intend to support him? As long as I publicly express my support for the Casas family, do you think he will believe you? A famous person As a cold-blooded monster like the emperor, do you think he will believe in the so-called love between brother and sister, or will he suspect that you have other plans unless you kill him? If you kill me, then there are some things that you can't change and kill me?"
Zhu Zhuqing silently glanced at Yu Xing, who was silent, and said with a hint: "If you can, give it a try. "
"You!?"
Zhu Lanyan's eyes were splitting as she watched Zhu Zhuqing turn around and leave with You Xing.
She didn't think she couldn't do it, but... so what if she could do it? Does she really want to support those descendants of the Zhu family?
Just like Davis is immortal, Davis is the only crown prince when Dai Mubai runs away.
Zhu Zhuqing is now the only queen preparation. Only her death will start the next round of life and death competition.
……
Zhu Zhuqing returned to his bedroom. She found that Yuxing had disappeared again at some point, so she called into the air: "Young leader..."
Whoosh.
The scene in the main hall was recreated again, with Yusei emerging from the shadows.
Of course, this is just a trick, a picture created to give others the impression that "the stars are emerging from the shadows".
The real situation is that You Xing has been following Zhu Zhuqing all along, but he only lost the Breath Condensation Technique, and then used the stardust illusion to complete the above false picture.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at You Xing who suddenly appeared, his body trembled and his brows jumped.
She suppressed her frightened heartbeat and asked: "Young leader, why are you here?"
You can't really come here to be her guard, right?
You Xing said calmly: "I'm here to be your guard."
Zhu Zhuqing raised his eyebrows.
Xin said that he has always been able to control his expressions very well, but why was it so easy for others to see his inner thoughts today?
Zhu Zhuqing hesitated and asked, "Isn't this inappropriate?"
She lowered her head silently, her heart beating unnaturally faster.
“What’s inappropriate?”
You Xing shook his head: “You should know that Amona’s status in the Beast Soul Alliance is not low, and she also needs to go on overseas missions. It makes no difference to me. Your safety is very important to the Beast Soul Alliance, and I am the most suitable candidate at the moment, so naturally I will be your guard."
As if he could see Zhu Zhuqing's nervousness, he paused and added: "During the mission, just treat me as an ordinary guard."
Seems to be infected by Yu Xing's calm attitude , Zhu Zhuqing's mood gradually calmed down.
But at this time, she thought of another problem.
"By the way, Young Leader...you won't always stay in my shadow, will you?"
"Is there any problem?"
"..."
Zhu Zhuqing remembered something and was silent for a moment. His eyelashes trembled slightly and asked: "What about... when you take a bath?"
You Xing also fell silent. After a while, he said: "I must have come out quietly at that time. You...don't suspect that I was peeking, right?"
Being stared at by You Xing's stern eyes, Zhu Zhuqing's His cheeks turned red instantly and he shook his head quickly: "No, no, no, I was just thinking that since you are going to be my personal guard, you will definitely have similar problems. Yes, I am talking about your bathing situation!"
Having said that, Zhu Zhuqing did think of another link that needed attention, and quickly asked: "By the way, about your residence——"
You Xing interrupted directly: "Of course I will share a room with you."
"Huh?" Zhu Zhuqing was a little stunned.
You Xing said calmly in a matter-of-fact tone: "It is natural to separate situations such as using the toilet, bathing, and changing clothes. However, considering your safety, except for the above situations, of course I have to follow you at all times. By your side."
Zhu Zhuqing glanced at her spacious bed, which was of course the only one in her boudoir.
She continued: "I will go and ask the servant to bring another bed..."
"No need."
You Xing interrupted: "If you bring another bed to your room, it will be too crowded. I can just sleep on the floor."
Zhu Zhuqing quickly shook his head: " Why do you want to sleep on the floor? Otherwise, you can sleep on the bed and I can sleep on the floor.”
Not only is Yuxing’s status, in Zhu Zhuqing’s eyes, he is also his savior. How could there be any reason to let a benefactor sleep on the ground?
“I said it’s not necessary, so don’t make me say it a second time.”
You Xing's voice became slightly colder, and that cold tone made Zhu Zhuqing's expression stiffen slightly.
Then You Xing continued: "Zhu Zhuqing, seeing as you are like this, I must explain it clearly to you. During the mission, orders are absolute. In order to complete the mission, all etiquette, customs, and humility must be put aside. Stop!"
His eyes swept up and down Zhu Zhuqing's body, and his eyes seemed to be looking at objects, which made Zhu Zhuqing feel slightly uncomfortable.
You Xing said calmly: "Just now, weren't you worried that I would see you bathing? I will tell you now. If necessary, you must take off your clothes and bathe in front of me. Accept it. You’d better be mentally prepared to be naked in front of me at any time!”
Zhu Zhuqing’s eyes widened: “How could that happen?”
Yuxing gradually increased his tone, and every word seemed to be filled with unquestionable majesty: "This is the responsibility and obligation of all Soul Fighting Beasts! From the moment you join the Beast Soul Alliance, the organization's orders are greater than yours." "My life! Remember it!"
Zhu Zhuqing took a breath and wanted to say something back.
But facing Yusei's cold temperament and recalling her own determination, she felt that it was indeed the right thing to cooperate with the Beast Soul Alliance's arrangements.
After all... She also understood that Yusei's so-called "mentally prepare yourself to be naked" was probably more just words.
Just like when the Star Luo Empire trains soldiers, it also prepares them to sacrifice when they join the army.
But that doesn't mean they should die without any reason at all.
“Yes.”
Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath and finally nodded yes.
She secretly looked at Yuxing's cold side face. In addition to the discomfort of being oppressed by power, her heart was inexplicably throbbing.
If the almost humiliating words just now came from someone else, from an ordinary-looking, inconspicuous member of the opposite sex, Zhu Zhuqing would definitely show her cold-hearted attitude and reject them mercilessly. outside the door.
However, when these words were spoken by his savior, a man who was as handsome and heroic as a god, but as ruthless as a demon - You Xing, Zhu Zhuqing's mood and attitude were completely different. .
It was hard for her to imagine herself resisting.
She has shown her most embarrassing and ugliest appearance, showing naked madness and malice in front of the person who secretly admired her in her heart.
Naturally, all her pride and persistence became fragile in front of this man.
Even...if she really did what the other person said, she would be more ashamed than humiliated.
It was as if she had no way to hide under Yusei's gaze as deep as the abyss, and even her secret joy at hearing that he would always be by her side for a long time to come was seen through.
Thus had to obey and atone.
These subtle and complex emotions are Zhu Zhuqing's subconsciousness hidden deep in her heart, which even she herself is elusive.
They were like undercurrents, quietly affecting her judgment and choices.
It is these fragility and contradictions in human nature that made her willingly accept Yuxing's CPU.
And this subtle influence will continue. (End of this chapter)