With such an episode, Xiangxue was naturally not in the mood to pick mushrooms anymore, so she returned to the villa accompanied by the maid. Along the way, countless questions were running through her head, making her already chaotic thoughts even more unbearable. However,
At present, some doubts are not the most important. What is important is how she will face her master, Emperor Sibia.
The emperor, who is known as a "rogue", would certainly not rescue her for no reason, nor would he keep her here for no reason. God knows how this rumored to be extremely terrifying and despicable king would play with her. Maybe,
Maybe the suffering she suffered at the hands of Prince Riva was a concrete manifestation of the king's determination to avenge himself. Thinking of this, Xiangxue's heart froze.
In silence, Xiangxue, who looked unhappy, went upstairs, returned to her room, and gently placed the little puppet in her hand on the closet, together with other large and small puppets, and then
She stepped back a few steps and was fascinated by the row of puppets... But Xiangxue, who was in a daze, didn't realize that the door to the bathroom was ajar, and a similarly silent gaze was cast from the bathtub after she entered.
He came over and saw everything she did. The moment she turned around, their eyes met.
Xiangxue's pale face could not hide the shock and panic. All the previous training on calmness flew out of the sky under the gaze of this gaze, but the owner of this gaze was not in a hurry to speak. He admired Xiangxue's body, which was trembling slightly, as if it was very strange.
enjoy.
"Lord Viscount...Good day." Xiangxue saluted with difficulty and stammered her greetings, "Xiangxue...I'm sorry."
"Kneel down and come here." Viscount Yinyue Lake in the bath did not show any expression that could help Xiangxue relieve her tension. Instead, he spoke to her in a colder tone than usual, "What are you afraid of?"
Kneeling by the bathtub, Xiangxue didn't know how to answer, and she didn't dare to look up, because Viscount Yinyue Lake's eyes were like needles at this moment. It took a long time before Xiangxue said, "I...I'm not...scared.
"
As soon as the words were spoken, Xiangxue felt a trace of hot magical energy pierce from her forehead and quickly fill every bone in her body. She was still surprised when this magical energy began to spread to the surrounding muscles, covering every part of her body.
It all seemed to be burning, making her want to jump up and run wildly to release this energy, but her body seemed to be tied up by invisible strong ropes, unable to move at all, and she couldn't even say anything to beg for mercy.
After coming out, Xiangxue was sweating profusely in just a moment.
"In the past, I didn't mind if someone concealed something from me." Viscount Yinyue Lake stood up from the bath, took the towel from the maid in white, and stepped over Xiangxue's convulsing body without even looking at her, "But now
, I started to mind."
After wiping the water off his body, the Viscount sat on the big sofa outside, took the red wine from the maid in white, and then returned his eyes to Xiangxue who was lying limply on the ground. Xiangxue was breathing desperately with her mouth wide open, but
That bit of air could not relieve her physical pain, and her eyes slowly turned red...
While pouring wine, the maid in white whispered in someone's ear: "If you really want her to die, just give her a good death. Since when have you ever liked to take out your anger on girls?"
Viscount Yinyue Lake glanced at the maid in white with dissatisfaction, stretched out his left hand, and a slender golden line flew out from Xiangxue's body and disappeared into his hand. Once the magic energy was gone, Xiangxue had the opportunity to let out a low scream.
, she slowly raised her body, knelt and walked outside, silently waiting for the Viscount's teachings or other "minds" without warning.
"Look up and look at me." At this point, the Viscount suddenly sighed, "It turns out you already know who I am."
Her body trembled slightly, and Xiangxue felt even colder. When their eyes met again, she knew that she could no longer hide any secrets in front of "Viscount Silver Moon Lake". From the first time she saw him,
Xiangxue felt that he was different from usual, more terrifying than usual, and the pain on her body had not dissipated, so she could only treat him more carefully, "Yes."
"Very smart!" Cohen turned around, looked at the puppets in the closet, and smiled softly, "When did you know that?"
"Just now." Xiangxue replied, her voice very weak.
"So, the happiness I originally planned to get from your body has been ruined. I am looking forward to that day. You said it yourself, what will I do to you? In other words, what can you use to compensate me?
Lost?"
For some reason, Cohen didn't ask who it was and what made Xiangxue know that he was the emperor. But Xiangxue was very happy that he didn't ask because she didn't know what excuse to use to hide it.
"I...I don't know." Xiangxue shook her head, the fear in her eyes became more intense, "Your Majesty can do whatever you want."
"Don't worry, I bought you with a coin after all. I'm not an emperor who is used to waste." Cohen pointed to several boxes on the table, "Go and open the red box and get the contents."
There was nothing else in the box, only a scroll. Holding it in her hand, Xiangxue realized that the scroll was unusually heavy. Following Cohen's words, she opened the scroll and spread it out on the ground. Immediately, the twisted text symbols on the scroll came into view, faintly
The smell of blood floated in the room, and it felt very weird.
"You should have never seen this thing. In fact, few people in the Divine Alliance have seen this thing. The magic scroll recently produced by the Imperial Secret Workshop, the formula comes from the temple and has been improved." Cohen looked at Xiangxue's face.
, smiled very strangely, "I didn't want to use it on you at first, but you accidentally found out my identity, so I had no choice but to do this. I hope you won't blame me for being cruel."
When Cohen explained the origin of the scroll, Xiangxue knew that something bad was about to happen to her. After hearing the last sentence, her body began to shake uncontrollably, and she could hardly speak, "I...dare not...
"
"This is called the Blood Curse Oath. The person who invented this thing claimed that the person who uses this scroll will always remain loyal to me. Otherwise, as long as I think about it, that person will die miserably. In fact, if something happens to me,
If it happens, the person who uses this scroll will follow my fate. Of course, since it is called a blood curse, the only thing pursued is the effect, and whether it is fair or not is not a consideration." Cohen explained with a smile, pretending not to see Xiangxue.
Fear, "Now cut your finger, cover the writing on the scroll with your blood, and read it out loud...remember, be sincere."
"Your Majesty..." After a short silence, Xiangxue, unable to resist, said in a pleading tone: "Did I lose my own thoughts and memories after taking the oath?"
"Your own thoughts and memories! This is a matter of opinion." Cohen came closer, "Do you want to keep something?"
"I... I just want to keep a little happiness and a little memory from my childhood." Xiangxue said, "Please promise me, Your Majesty."
"What if I don't agree?"
"If Your Majesty doesn't agree." Although Xiangxue became brave at this time, she couldn't match Cohen's gaze, "I...I don't know..."
"You know the truth, so there's no need to read the third line. I won't take away your memory for the time being." Cohen didn't take the miserable look on Xiangxue's face seriously at all, "Let's get started... Well, why do you still need mine?"
A drop of blood? Damn it!"
"I am willing to dedicate my life and soul to my master. I will use my blood to form an oath, and everything in the world will prove it. I hereby hand over my life and soul to my master..."
Slender fingers slid on the scroll, and Xiangxue recited the oath. After being covered by the red blood oozing from her fingers, the writing began to ripple and break free from the shackles of the paper, floating in the space at arm's height, floating in the eyes.
In the handwriting, a hexagonal magic circle pattern appears and disappears.
The smiling Cohen stretched out his left hand, and Bai Ying scratched it lightly with his nails. A drop of blood fell from the air, passing through the flying writing, causing a strong excitement, and the pattern of the magic circle became clear and emitted a dazzling red color.
The light began to rotate, getting faster and faster, and finally shattered everything floating. The chaotic light turned into a colorful ball of light and disappeared into Cohen's hand.
Xiangxue stared blankly at the blank scroll in front of her, her head empty... It was as if she had swallowed a deadly poison that could attack at any time. Her future destiny was not bleak in the ordinary sense.
"That's almost it." Cohen clapped his hands and stood up, "Don't say I didn't remind you, during this period, just remember the happiness in the past! You might not have another chance in the future."
The sound of footsteps gradually faded away, and Xiangxue could no longer support herself, so she collapsed to the ground and passed out.
As soon as the carriage entering the city left the villa, Bai Ying stretched out his hand in front of Cohen and said lightly: "Bring it here."
"What can I give you?" Cohen replied angrily, "Aren't you polite when asking someone for something?"
"The scroll just now." Bai Ying completely ignored Cohen's dissatisfaction and "bring it here."
"Scroll! Why do you suddenly like this thing? Tell me a reason first." Cohen looked at the white palm stretched out in front of him, "If I remember correctly, this is the first time Bai Ying you have asked me for something!
"
"Because this scroll will light up and it's fun." Bai Ying was very determined to get something, "I want to play with it."
"Funny? I think you don't want me to use this kind of scroll on others, right? Just because you cut my finger so hard just now, I know your dissatisfaction." Cohen smiled, "But I can't do it now.
Here it is, because the quantity of this batch is not large, and they will be used immediately. When the next batch arrives, I will give you as much as you want."
"You still want to use it?" Bai Ying frowned slightly, "On whom? Just someone like Xiangxue, right?"
"You've never been stupid." Cohen reached out and opened a box next to him, revealing two rows of scrolls neatly arranged inside. "You'll know after you count them!"
"What do you want to do with such a number of scrolls and carrying them with you?" There are not many scrolls, and it is obvious at a glance. After knowing the number, Bai Ying frowned even more tightly, "Things of this nature are not available in
Some people can use it, and some people can never use it! Do you know the consequences of doing this?"
"Consequences? What consequences? Is it more important than someone challenging my absolute power?" With a cold snort, Cohen closed the lid of the box heavily, "Always, Bai Ying, haven't you treated everyone equally? Why are you relaxing this time?
Do you think you can use this kind of scroll on some people? It turns out that the moral values of the Dragon Clan can also fluctuate!"
"The morality of the Dragon Clan has never been worth a penny. It was me who secretly deviated from the Dragon Clan's tradition and I was willing to fall. After this matter is over, I will ask the elders for punishment." Bai Ying's gaze said.
"If you really do this, you will no longer be Cohen Keda, and I will...I will spit on you!"
"Do you think the real Cohen Keda will care whether you spurn him or not?" Cohen looked out the window, "But... why did you fall?"
"Absolutely..." Bai Ying's painful eyes were just like Xiangxue's just now, "It's definitely not because of you!"
"It's so heartless. You have always been by my side and know everything. I thought you would change a little bit because of me, even just a little bit!" Cohen closed his eyes, "But you won't change because of me."
OK, I will have less worries about what I do next, and I can complete it without reservation."
"You have to think clearly." Bai Ying held back so as not to slap the cold emperor in front of him out of the carriage. "If you do, you will lose everything you are proud of, and you will completely become a
Despicable and dirty emperor! Yes, if you do this, no one will dare to go against your will, but what will you gain? A group of subordinates without their own ideas? An empire supported by these subordinates? Even if such an empire is extremely powerful,
What does it mean to you?"
"Isn't that what everyone has always hoped for? Aren't everyone always pushing me to that position? If nothing else, isn't the Dragon Clan just looking forward to the stars and the moon for me to rescue them? What we all want to achieve
, isn’t it just to sacrifice me to bring happiness to millions of people? I don’t want to play alone, I want to play with everyone!” Cohen looked at Bai Ying, with a sneer on his lips, “If I want to strive for self-improvement now, shouldn’t I learn from the people around me?
It starts with people!”
Silence fell in the carriage. After a long time, Bai Ying said softly: "I am willing to... stay with Cohen Keda, but I am not willing to stay with an emperor who doesn't care about anything."
"A very touching confession." Cohen replied leisurely, "But does it have anything to do with me?"
I have heard this sentence thousands of times, but this time, Bai Ying clearly heard the sound of his heart breaking. In fact, when talking to Cohen a few days ago, I learned that he knew that Governor Velen used his brother's life as a test, Bai Ying
Ying is very uncomfortable with Cohen's recent changes. Although Cohen has shown his scheming before, it has never been as heart-wrenching as it is now. The pride of the Dragon Clan does not allow Bai Ying to give any more advice.
When Ying made up his mind to say something to completely break with this ruthless gangster, the carriage came to an emergency stop amid the loud shouts of the coachman and guards.
Amidst the chaotic shouting and the sound of weapons being unsheathed, everyone in the carriage was still looking at each other, and no one spoke first.
"This is the carriage of Viscount Yinyue Lake! The Viscount has urgent business and wants to enter the palace, who dares to stop him! Back away quickly, don't ask for trouble!"
The scolding sound of the guards came from the front of the car, but the sound made everyone in the car feel a little strange. Because these first-class guards knew Cohen's identity, and the guards around the emperor always said too much.
Shao, when encountering an obstacle, he usually rushes forward and continues on his way, slashing and killing, so why are you in the mood to speak out today?
"Young master, what's so great about Viscount Yinyue Lake?" A arrogant voice sounded, without giving any face, "There are many viscounts in the Holy City, there are three in our family alone, and they all obey my words.
kind."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of laughter.
"What do you want your Excellency to do to let you go?" When had Cohen's guards been ridiculed like this? At this time, there was anger that could not be concealed in their words. As long as Cohen gave a signal, they would rush forward and beat these people until they cried.
Called Mom, but Cohen became curious about the group of people who just interrupted his conversation with Bai Ying - because they were a group of women, and they were not very old.
"To tell you the truth, we are waiting for your viscount here today." The leader said in a bandit tone, "It's easy to get there, just ask your viscount to come out, say a few nice words, and give me anything you want.
Cheng. Viscount Yinyue Lake travels abroad on business all the year round, so oil and water are indispensable, right? He doesn’t usually engage in friendship with us, so let’s settle it once and for all today.”
Cohen was both angry and funny. A group of women actually bullied him! Fortunately, Bai Ying was angry with him. The Viscount's clothes hadn't changed yet, so he immediately kicked the car door open and went down to teach these group of people a lesson.
The female gangster who did not know whether to live or die. As a maid, Bai Ying also took the opportunity to clear up her grievances, got out of the car with the other two elf maids, and followed Cohen.
This section of the trade road usually does not have many horse-drawn carriages, so the road is relatively narrow. Two large trees fell across the road, which just blocked the road airtightly. Twenty or so "soldiers" stood and did not sit down.
The photo was leaning around the roadblock, with an expression that said, "I don't want to be messed with." If you look closely, you can see that they are all girls with fake beards and fake eyebrows. It's not easy to take a closer look, although they are dressed like soldiers.
They are no different, but the clothes on the inside are luxurious and the skin is delicate. Where there are soldiers and gangsters, they are clearly a group of unmarried aristocratic ladies! Cohen took a brief look and recognized seven or eight people with prominent family backgrounds among them.
"Ahem! Why are you so dazed?" The leading girl pulled out a saber worth at least twenty gold coins and chopped down the tree trunk with a "dang-dang" sound, shouting, "Lord Viscount, give an offering to the brothers! The scorching sun is coming out above your heads, brothers.
It’s not easy to get stuck on gas!”
Cohen had the urge at that time to punch her home and show her father, who was then the deputy finance manager of the empire and director of the academic and arts department, what kind of character his precious daughter was.
This group of arrogant and barbaric women deserved their misfortune. Their leader was leading a group of elite soldiers to settle accounts with the chief judge in the Holy City, and he had no time to pay attention to their group of shrimp soldiers and generals. Without anyone to lead them, this group of people were in business.
After a few extortions on the road, they were still dissatisfied with their desires, so they decided to open a branch on this side road. It was really difficult for them to say that it was only after many trials that they finally found such a good person who would not attract the city defense troops.
Location - This place is under the supervision of the Imperial Liaison Office. If they didn't know the details of these "bandits", the people in the Liaison Office would have torn them into pieces and buried them as fertilizer.
"Well, good, you are really brave." Viscount Yinyue Lake looked up to the sky and laughed three times, "Get them all!"
The family backgrounds of this group of female gangsters are more noble than the last, and they all rely on this to suppress others. How can the nobles or businessmen they meet on weekdays offend this group of people? They all made a fortune in silence, paid bribes and left.
, even if you accidentally rob a respected old nobleman who cannot be offended, and keep saying "Grandpa, uncle", you will not be blamed, but you will get more "bribes". When have you ever seen someone really fall out? I hate it.
!The weapons in their hands are all unexploded!
"Ah..." As soon as the guard on Cohen's side moved his feet, there was an explosion on the other side, and he screamed strangely, "Help! Indecent assault! Robbery! Someone is playing hooligan..."
"Bold!" A group of servants and guards immediately rushed to the forest on the roadside, "What's wrong? What's wrong? Who dares to bully our young lady! Ah! You don't want to die, right?"
Someone shouted: "Our master is a count!"
Someone shouted: "Our master is the General of the Guards!"
Someone else announced: "Our master is a prominent royal relative!"
Then they threatened in unison: "Hurry up and apologize!"
"You guys have fun! Just don't disfigure yourself." After saying this, Cohen returned to the carriage. (To be continued)