Kingdom’s Bloodline

On the avenue of the Emerald City, Thales rode on the horse and followed Xilai's carriage numbly.

They are surrounded by the heavy protection of the Star Lake Guard, the knights of the Emerald Legion are further out, and the outermost are the police officers who have been transferred to duty. Compete to see the nobleman's face, or point at Thales' talking citizens and block them back.

Well, although Kaguire's eucalyptus is boiling, at least he hasn't been thrown eggs.

Not yet.

A few seconds later, Thales took a deep breath and turned to the car window:

Why, Xilai? Just now, is that really necessary?

This way you can listen to me well, said a white arm propped up by the car window, but the silk gloves above the wrist are somewhat redundant, and, you're welcome, unless you'd rather spend a day with the Seychelles captain , Qingqing, I, I, love, love, love, misery, misery.

But what you just said, about us being in the room... people, people will get it wrong!

Oh, you mean the part about the contraceptive pill? A round face appeared on the arm at the right time, with a mocking smile, Don't worry, my brother is busy with himself and has no time to trouble you.

That's not what I'm worried about! What I'm worried about is fearful words, your reputation, the damage you will suffer, and what you will be rumored to be...

Thales couldn't continue, so he sighed and stroked Jenny's mane

The girl from the Calvin Dill family leaned against the car window, her make-up was complete, she was radiant and blinked, looking at him intriguingly.

Strange, Thales, why do you always worry about me so much?

Thales frowned:

I'm serious, Xilai, it's not some flirting joke between men and women...

It's really not. Xilai's expression suddenly changed, and his words were stern, I'm talking about, you, Prince Thales, maybe my brother and others, why are you always so confident, so sure, and think that you are better than me? The person concerned is more qualified to worry about her?

Thales paused, but stopped talking.

You know, you're not a king—not yet.

Xilai shook his head and repeated his words:

Why aren't you worried about yourself, worried about what people say, worried about your reputation, worried about what you will be said to be?

After being stunned for a while, Thales hesitated for a moment, and then heaved a long sigh.

Because, because I'm a man.

Xilai raised his eyebrows and was about to ask questions, but was interrupted by Thales raising his hand.

I know it doesn't sound fair, Xilai, but to a lot of people in the world, an affair is just a badge on my chest, a warrior's scar, and the more meritorious deeds the better, Thiels struggled to find an applicable metaphor. , But it is a noose around your neck, a festering sore, slow and vicious, and fatal in one blow.

Xilai was silent for a while, then sneered.

Medals for men, eh? Even aphrodisiacs and your 'can't' part?

Aphrodisiac...

Thales only felt a pain in his heart.

Well, if you say this, it may hurt the self-esteem of men—some men—, the prince persuaded earnestly, and healed himself by the way, but it is on the other side, to be precise, on the other side. Your reputation and even your life are the price to hurt me, Xilai, is it worth it?

So did you get hurt?

No! Because that's not true! Thales opened his hands and denied loudly.

Sensing her master's inappropriateness, Jenny, who was a war horse, pricked up her ears vigilantly, let out an uneasy low cry, and was ready to raise her hooves at any time and speed up to get rid of it.

Xilai raised the corners of her mouth and narrowed her eyes, revealing a hint of mockery and complacency.

Thales immediately realized that his volume was too high. While comforting Jenny, he looked back anxiously:

Fortunately, everyone in the Star Lake Guard is at least five meters away from him, and everyone walks steadily, seriously, without squinting, and not listening-especially D.D, you probably can't find a better person in this guy's life. This is the time to be more dedicated and loving.

Well, I can't be exempt, it's more or less affected, Thales retracted his hands grayly, but to be honest, this kind of flaunting to a man by a certain primitive, narrow and boring standard Values, rules for building self-esteem, and the ethos of pretending to be no matter what you are afraid of being told you can't do it, it's really, really, really stupid!

Xilai shook her head with her tongue: It may be more convincing to say this after you are forty years old.

Thales choked on his words, and decided to return to the topic just now:

In short, what I want to say is that your actions just now are quite unwise, and it is not good for yourself—

If I am as you said, Your Highness, Xilai interrupted him coldly, if I care about what people say, my 'reputation', and what I will be known as, Care what damage I've suffered, I'd have been hanged with a noose, and there's only a walking corpse left - the one who's been watched over the years by balls, parties, banquets, peer gazes, ladies and gentlemen, and of course Kara Sister Bijan's vicious whispers and little notes, all woven together into a vicious noose.

Thales was silent when he heard the words, and spoke weakly:

Hee Lai...

As you said, only when you cater to the value that others have advertised for you, and recognize the self-esteem that others have built for you, that kind of 'primitive, narrow and boring' stuff will become your medal, just like the male peacock pride feathers.

Xilai snorted softly:

In the same way, if I don't care and don't follow such rules, this noose won't hang me.

All right.

Thales sighed.

The reason why a rule is a rule is not only that some people are willing to abide by it, he looked at the dark clouds and the gradually gloomy sky dome, feeling a little emotional, but also because it will be imposed on those who are unwilling to abide by the former through the former. be punished.

And the price is heavy.

Xilai was silent for a while.

Indeed, that's why I was also forced to cut and sterilize my flesh and get rid of abscesses in order to become white and pure—at least until my father passed away and no one could control me anymore.

She held up her gloved hand with a sarcastic look on her face:

Look what I got.

Thales sighed helplessly.

Sometimes I really doubt whether you are Jann's sister or Kevin Dill, the prince shook his head, or did you jump out of some rock, brandish a big stick, and wreak havoc in the Kingdom of God? Wild monkey.

The female monkey also has a big stick?

Thales' complexion changed:

This is not a sex joke!

The atmosphere eased up a bit, Xilai shook her head with a click of her tongue, and pointed to the distance:

So, if you want to be neither harmed nor punished, in addition to not caring about non-compliance, you must also know how to use and use those who care and obey the rules.

What?

A minute ago, the knights of Seychelles held the banner of the Duke of Iris to intercept your team, consciously ordering the world, and the royal relatives dared not refuse, Xi Lai raised the corners of his mouth, but now, as an extreme Master, he is respectful and trembling, consciously avoiding a block away, lest I say even one more word, why?

Thales frowned.

Xilai stared at him for a while, then smiled.

Because people like Seychelles who enjoy majesty and are obsessed with power and position really believe in a certain 'primitive, narrow and boring' standard, and care too much about this kind of rules that can be used to build self-esteem by flaunting the value of others, Xi said. Lai looked sharply into the distance, He's afraid that people's words will be scary, and he's afraid that if I talk too much, it will not only affect me, but also affect Kevin Dill's reputation, and he's afraid that when he returns to Kongming Palace and faces Zhan En alone, he will It will leave a bad impression on the enraged master of 'I'm not doing my job well enough to ruin my reputation', which will affect his future military career.

Xi looked at Thales, and changed the subject:

Of course, Seychelles may—although not much, but more or less—still afraid, after he publicly asked you the fact that you are 'no' in bed...

It's not true. Thales added with a sullen face.

...will be left with an unforgettable bad impression by the second prince and the future king on 'what men care about most', will be hated forever, and will be retaliated against in the future.

Thales frowned upon hearing this, and turned his head slightly:

In front of the queue of the Emerald Legion, the Seychelles knight felt Thales' gaze. He quickly turned around and sat upright on the horse, solemn and majestic.

As it has always been.

And don't forget, between this set of rules for men and women, there is another set of rules that can be used by me. Xi Lai said quietly.

Another set? Thales asked.

Having said that, Cecilia smiled mysteriously. She leaned on the car window and stuck her head out, facing Thales on the horse.

I am the daughter of the former Guardian Duke of South Bank, Leinster Cavendir, and the younger sister of the current Duke Jann Cavendir. I am a blood descendant of Iris, the unique Princess of Emerald City, and I can inherit And the property I use is enough to buy a city, and the family tree I can touch and relate covers the entire kingdom. The value and significance of my political marriage far exceeds that of any woman from the age of eight to eighty in the west of the Blood Gate Fortress .”

She had deep eyes and a playful expression, which made Thales a little embarrassed:

So, yes, even if I have slept with a hundred men before marriage, even if I have miscarried fifty children on the delivery bed, even if I dance naked every day on the highest wall of the Emerald City, even if I wear a 'copper coin once' sign on my ass, and as long as I'm Cecilia Calvin Dill, I'm destined to be pure, beautiful, and virtuous when I marry Returning IKEA and IKEA is worthy of a historian's book and biography.

Her words made Thales frown again and again.

And if I'm just a deformed girl born to a poor peasant family, Xilai looked at his gloves, eyes fascinated, even if I started reciting the sunset scriptures from my mother's womb, serving the goddess of the setting sun, and wearing chastity chains all my life, I would still Destined to be dirty, depraved, base, neglected, and despised.

So, why should I care?

Seeing her like this, Thales couldn't bear it, but finally resisted the idea of ​​speaking out.

He gritted his teeth and squeezed out a smile:

Okay, doubts resolved.

Xilai raised his head, only to see Thales shaking his head with a tut, feeling helpless:

You are indeed Jann's sister, no, in some parts, you may be more 'Kevin Dill' than him.

The stick-wielding part?

No—can't you pay attention to your words?

This is not a pornographic joke, don't think about it.

Don't imitate me!

After a confrontation, the two were silent for a while, thinking about each other in the rhythm of the team's march.

A few minutes later, Xilai glanced at Thales tentatively:

Then...we're reconciled?

Can you coax him well?

No!

Thales' expression changed upon hearing this:

No, uh, no, I mean, we didn't talk about 'quarrel' and 'reconciliation', we just, just...

Then you are finally willing to talk to me properly? Xilai looked at him with shining eyes.

Finally, Thales sighed helplessly.

Okay, I, I uh... I just...

I'm sorry. Xilai's mood changed.

Thales' expression moved, a little surprised.

She... apologized?

How could she apologize?

Am I wrong? Or is the world set wrong?

I... I'm sorry, I know that what happened yesterday has put a lot of pressure on you, especially... Xilai's voice trembled slightly, but she still tried her best to keep her eyes on Thales, You have every reason to avoid open me.

Thales felt the contradiction in the other party's heart, and he subconsciously denied:

No, I'm not avoiding, I'm just...

Thales didn't say what happened next.

It just takes time, to be ready to face you.

And that crazy 'friend' of yours who is chaotic, who finds a weak point and can launch a brutal attack until a living person is torn apart from the inside out, from soul to bone.

The faces of Selma and Kelia flashed through his mind one after another, causing him to subconsciously pull his neckline to let him breathe easier.

In contrast, after facing the soul bone Jacques, you can still maintain your sanity and speak human words rationally and calmly, which amazes me even more. Xilai whispered.

Hearing that name, Thales felt uncomfortable again.

What about you? How long has it been? How did you meet it? How did you talk to it...

Looking at Xilai's expression, Thales understood something.

You're not going to answer me, are you?

I will, I promise. Xilai took a deep breath and looked seriously into Thales' eyes, When the time comes.

Thales looked back at her quietly for three seconds.

Of course. Thales came back to his senses and looked forward.

When the time comes.

But it is your last resort? Because the consequences of summoning it are quite serious and uncontrollable, like drinking poison to quench your thirst?

Almost. Xilai shrank back into the shadow of the carriage.

Thales was silent for a few seconds.

I understand, the young man stroked the scar on his left palm, I know that feeling.

Yes, I doubt it. She chuckled lightly, not knowing her emotions.

Does your brother know about this?

Xilai was silent, and after a while, her voice came faintly from the carriage:

Can you keep it a secret?

Thales looked at the dark carriage and hesitated for a long time.

The matter of Xilai...can it be used as a bargaining chip to blackmail Zhan En?

For example, Miss Kevin Dill resorted to evil spirits and hooked up with demons?

Force him to take a step back and accept his own conditions?

After all, Zhan En is the most precious of his sister, isn't he?

Then maybe, maybe before the Secret Division really took action, he would have one last chance to intervene in the Emerald City situation?

Thales took a deep breath.

He quietly looked at Xilai's carriage.

After a few seconds, he finally sighed.

No.

Thales shook his head in his heart and denied:

He has already tried such efforts.

Kevin Dill will not die with the enemy - his confrontation with Jann this morning has proved that the Duke of the South Bank will take the soft but not the hard. Such a strong push will not be effective, and may be counterproductive, and the gain outweighs the loss.

What's more, the one I used to threaten him was Zhan En's most untouchable baby sister.

Yes, it was like this several years ago: Jen even did not hesitate to destroy the alliance with the Corleone family and the Kingdom of the Night, and he wanted to get rid of himself, just because...

Nonsense.

There was a voice in his heart, mocking him ruthlessly: This is just you making excuses for your weakness, Thales Canxing.

Simply deluded.

Thales trembled slightly.

There are so many foresight and backward considerations, you don't want to do this, there is only one reason why you don't want to use her as a bargaining chip:

You can't bear it.

You can't bear to see that girl's life shattered again.

I couldn't bear to see her shocked eyes when she was betrayed.

Thales closed his eyes.

Just like those people whose lives have been crushed countless times because of your every move.

The voice in his heart was naked and cold, making him unable to refute.

Kelia, Selma, Naki and Nai in the Bone Prison... Countless figures flashed before his eyes at that moment.

And because of your weakness this time, this time you can't bear it, maybe more people's lives will be broken for it?

Have you forgotten the purpose of your coming here?

Remember, feng shui turns, Karma is a whore, you are here to depose the Duke and destroy Jan...

His thoughts turned, Thales opened his eyes suddenly!

Of course, I will keep it a secret, he struggled to smile, facing the dark compartment, We all have our own secrets.

After several seconds, Xilai's voice came from the carriage, with complicated emotions:

Thanks.

An awkward silence fell between the two.

Thales took a deep breath and turned to the back: Cassian, who was dressed in sloppy clothes and described as a mess, was walking on the road with his head down, holding a sword in his arms, unobtrusive.

Then what about this uncle with a sword?

After what happened yesterday, I decided to find a bodyguard. Xi Lai raised her voice and slowly adjusted her emotions, It will keep me from being chased all over the street.

He can make Seychelles fearful. Isn't he from an unknown person, I guess he is also from the Emerald City, Zhan En's subordinate?

Thales unconsciously estimated Zhan En's strength in Emerald City, and estimated how he would protect himself if he made up his mind to eliminate himself...

I used to be a famous knight in the Emerald City, Xi said, but he resigned and retired several years ago. Don't look at him now, he still has a family's title of land on his body, so he doesn't have to worry about food and clothing. .”

Since you don't have to worry about food and clothing, then there's no need to be a mercenary for a young lady who doesn't come home often, right?

Unfortunately, Cassian owes me some favors.

What kind of favor?

Are you going to marry me?

Oh, that's it—what? Thales, who was immersed in complicated emotions, was surprised.

As soon as he looked up, he suddenly found that the face of the eldest lady reappeared by the car window, with a smile on her face.

Since you're not going to marry me, Xilai smiled with a hint of sarcasm, and you should have seen that he was distracted, then why are you asking me about my assets and debts?

You - pretend I didn't say anything. Thales said angrily.

Damn.

He was even thinking about how to use the other party and betray the other party, but why is this little girl like this...

Don't worry, before my mother died, she left a will for Jan En. As the daughter of Kevin Dill, I can inherit it, even if it's only my mother's dowry... well, I'm richer than you anyway. When Xi said this, she rested her chin and looked up at the sky, shaking her head.

Do you want to marry me?

What? You little— Xilai was taken aback for a moment, and then looked annoyed

But she reacted within a second and sneered:

Oh, I see, it's not bad Thales Canxing, not bad, it's good to fight back.

That's right, since you're not going to marry me, Thales raised the corner of his mouth, speaking sarcastically, Why are you showing off your dowry in front of me?

The two old opponents looked at each other, one sneered and the other disdainful, as if fighting swords across the air, refusing to give in to each other.

But only Thales knew that his heart was extremely heavy.

The carriage is moving forward, and the flow of people is increasing.

You know the news this morning, right? Your local tour guide... Xilai hesitated to speak.

Of course, Sergeant Kaguilei was beheaded and publicly displayed, and another life was caused by politics, Thales sighed deeply, and then there are rumors that I did it.

That's right, I have a bad feeling, we should get nervous and take action, Xilai said with rare concern, The emerald city is approaching a big wave, and the high tide is coming. No one can survive alone.

Yes, I think so too, and I'm trying to turn the tide, Thales shook his head, irritated and at the same time he only wanted to blame others, But a certain big man, I don't know, maybe he still wants to face the difficulties and go surfing. Tide, maybe?

You mean my brother? Xilai rolled his eyes, Well, what's going on with you and Zhan En this morning?

Ask him, you are his good sister.

Yes, I asked, but he asked me to ask you! Xilai sarcastically said, The words are even more vicious than yours: 'Ask him, you are his little girlfriend anyway?'.

What? Wow, Zhan is actually like this, ahem...

Thales couldn't help but want to laugh, and quickly restrained his expression halfway, and said sternly: Uh, so vicious.

Xilai's eyes sharpened:

I saw you sniggering.

I, I don't.

Very proud, aren't you?

No!

boom!

Xilai slapped the carriage, causing Thales outside the window to startle immediately!

What did you and him talk about this morning? Xilai paused every word, his eyes darkened.

I--

If you play dumb again, I swear, no matter how many people around are watching, I will definitely—

The familiar sentence pattern made Thales tremble suddenly, and he had a bad feeling!

Because of what happened yesterday, Jen saw through my identity.

Before the other party's threat was finished, Thales did not call himself, concise and clear, and hit the point:

We couldn't agree, and we broke up, so from now on, we will go our separate ways according to our abilities, that's all.

Xilai was stunned.

Phew——Thales let out a sigh of relief, well, at least she didn't get aphrodisiac again.

But he miraculously found that after such an interruption, his mood improved a lot.

Nonsense, Xi Lai looked at the dark corner of the carriage, ecstatically, it's not about what happened yesterday at all.

I didn't lie to you, if you don't believe me...

Everything!

Thales was stunned.

I saw Xilai turned his head with a serious expression:

You and him, since you came to the Emerald City, no, maybe since you were born, you have mistrusted each other in everything. You entered the chessboard as opponents, and naturally you can only go out after deciding the winner.

She thumped the carriage bitterly:

Damn it, I should have understood earlier that it's only a matter of time before you talk about it—I overestimated you, whether it's Zhan En's vision or your size.

Forehead……

Thales had a weird expression, and he didn't know whether to echo the former or seriously protest the latter.

It makes sense, the prince decided to skip the topic, So, the Emerald City is in danger now, but there is nothing we can do...

Forget it, turn the chapter over! Xilai shook his head and interrupted him resolutely, Now, tell me, Thales Canxing, do you still want to complete the mission in Emerald City?

Turn the page?

Thales looked at her suspiciously.

The other party's eyes were burning, half expecting, half... threatening.

Not in the way of His Majesty, not in the way of blood flowing into rivers and everywhere, but in your way, Xilai resolutely continued to ask, our way.

our way?

Thales let out a long sigh.

Fortunately, the other party can't read minds, otherwise I was still thinking about how to use her to threaten to break the situation...

Xilai, it's not a question of whether I want to or not now, Thales shook his head and denied, I have a complete showdown with Zhan En, and he has seen through my disguise, so he will not back down, nor will he trust me anymore.

Ha, as if he believed me.

But I'm not asking him, I'm asking you, Xilai said with serious eyes, Please, Thales, Xiaohuahua is short-sighted and ignorant, but you are the second prince and Duke of Xinghu, so you should be smarter than him. Makes sense, right?

Little flower?

Thales had a strange look, but he immediately realized: How does this make him answer?

Oops.

Why do you feel like you've fallen into this little girl's trap again?

Wait, I played this trick a long time ago... You shouldn't have said or planned to say the same thing to Jann just now, Thales said suspiciously, For example, 'Please, Jann, little brat He is narrow-minded and ignorant, but you are the lord of Emerald City and the Duke of South Bank, you should be more sensible than him, right'?

Xilai's expression froze.

Of course not! She spoke righteously, her face full of grievances, Who do you think I am!

That's right, she didn't say little kid.

Thales was a little uncomfortable being looked at by her righteous eyes, and he avoided the other party's sight:

No, you don't understand. Your brother is the lord of the Emerald City, the one who holds the initiative. If he 'doesn't die with the enemy' and goes all the way to the dark, then it's useless for others to worry. The catastrophe is doomed, and the trend of the times, all we can do is try to stop the loss and clean up the mess.

But you are the one who doesn't understand, Xilai denied, Is the Emerald City hopeless? Don't forget, His Majesty has given you the power of discretion and improvisation. Accept it and make good use of it! The general trend!

Discretionary, impromptu decision...

Thinking of King Kessel V, Thales felt more and more heavy on his shoulders.

How to judge? How to decide?

Thales shook his head and said, Don't be naive, Xilai, based on my experience, politics can't be reversed with just one or two slogans...

Then just use half a sentence.

Thales' words froze.

Xilai took a deep breath, leaned his face out of the car window, and looked at him very seriously:

Do you know the famous clan language of your Canxing royal family?

yes?

Someone told me: what really matters is never the second half of the sentence.

Thales was taken aback when he heard this.

The second half of the sentence? That is……

So, Thales, don't give up, try again, 'discretionary' and 'opportunistic decision', Xilai stared at him, leaving him nowhere to escape, When fate is destined, discretionary party It is valuable, and only when the general trend is the trend, it is meaningful to adapt to the situation.

Thales frowned and looked at Xilai.

Don't forget, you are the famous Polaris, a young hero who fought duels with King Nun or King Charman, and you fought in the wild and dangerous Exeter to turn the tide!

Xilai's eyes were firm.

please.

Don't just listen to official announcements.

Thales sighed:

First of all, I have never dueled with them. On the contrary, most of the time in the Northland, I was fucked by those two unscrupulous bastards to cry, beat the shit out of me, and played around...

Like yesterday?

Thales raised his gaze and found Xilai with a smile on his lips and funny eyes.

At that moment, he suddenly realized that the eldest lady in front of him was serious.

She won't allow herself to say no.

Yes, Thales couldn't help laughing, he shook his head helplessly, It's like yesterday.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

The speed of the team gradually slowed down.

The venue for the general election, or in other words, the cage-like arena, appeared in the field of vision of the two of them.

Okay, listen to you, try again, I'll talk to Jann again, Thales put away his smile, but let me state in advance that this is the last time, once he...

Thank you, Thales, Xilai's eyes lit up, and he quickly interrupted him, expressing his gratitude while avoiding the other party's reneging conditions, As for Zhan En and Emerald City, leave it to me.

For some reason, Thales seemed to have returned to the past, but it was not because of Lausanne II's ability, nor because of the trick of Jacques the soul bone.

Leave it to you? Thales couldn't help laughing, Who do you think you are?

Xilai also laughed.

I'm Cecilia Cavendeer, she said, smiling brightly introspectively, the savior of the Emerald City.

Thales trembled slightly.

At that moment, he didn't seem to be in the misty and treacherous Emerald City, but more like he was in the crisis-ridden Dragon Cloud City.

He looked at Xilai who was staring brightly in front of him, as if he saw another self.

Thales was silent for a while.

No, you're not.

Xilai's eyes moved.

Cecilia Kevin Dill, she is just a young lady who has the significance of a political marriage, even if no one can match it west of the Blood Gate Fortress, Thales sighed, But you, you are Xilai.

Xilai was taken aback.

Thales looked at the setting sun that was gradually setting in the sky, and said with emotion:

An unexpected great magician——Helai Wyana.

Xilai's complexion changed: What's the name?

How do I know, you took it!

But Thales soon knew that he was overjoyed.

Because after they arrived at the meeting place and saw (because Thales and Xilai were together) the Duke of Jane with an angry face, Miss Cecilia's first words made her brother's expression change.

Listen, Zhan En, I know that you've turned Emerald City into a piece of shit now, so listen carefully to what the brat and I are going to say next, don't interrupt, don't refute, don't leave...

In front of everyone, the well-dressed Xi Lai Yangguang jumped up and grabbed his brother's arm, just like every cute little sister in the world's ideals, with the most gentle voice, spit out the most touching words:

And if you dare to show my face even a little bit, I swear, no matter how many people around are watching, I tm will take off this skirt immediately, and rush into the election with only a badge of three-color irises. It will be the center of the venue...

Under the unbelievably terrified gazes of Thales and Zhan En, Xilai had a rare sweet and gentle smile:

Dancing sexy.