Chapter 92

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When Solon arrived, he never expected that Jili would actually betroth Jinning to him.

Moreover, from the moment he first saw Jili, Solon knew that he was a man of his word. If not for the fact that they were on opposing sides, Jili was undoubtedly a charismatic lord, a future king with great vision and talent.

With just a nod, the immense pressure on him would vanish instantly, and he would become a member of the royal family.

The brother-in-law of the future king, plus the future prime minister, it sounded incredibly tempting.

And Solon was certain that as long as Jili made the decision, Jinning would not oppose it, no matter how much she hated him.

Because Jinning would do anything for her brother's throne.

Jili said, "Of course, as a playboy, you can easily see the complex emotions Jinning has for you. That intense hatred, and a slight stirring in her heart."

Solon remained silent.

Jili did not try to persuade him further, just lowered his head to drink and eat.

"Why are you willing to do this?" Solon asked.

Jili replied, "I am desperate for talent. I need Tian Shui City, and I need you."

Solon frowned, picked up the wine jug, filled his cup to the brim, drank it in one gulp, and was about to speak.

Jili said, "Before you speak, please hear me out."

"Go ahead," Solon said.

Jili said, "You should know that if you refuse me, you will become my enemy. Once you become my enemy, I will destroy you both mentally and physically."

Solon nodded.

Jili continued, "You should also know that even if you inherit the position of Lord of Tian Shui City, you will not get Tian Shui City. No matter how you look at it, you will not get Tian Shui City."

Solon nodded and said, "I know. To get Tian Shui City, there is only one way: to fight for it with my own hands, not to have it handed over willingly."

"By saying that, you make me desire you even more," Jili said, slightly frowning with a hint of sadness. "You should know that I really don't want to kill you, I don't want you to become my enemy. I really need someone like you, someone with strategic vision and a determined heart."

Solon drank another full cup of wine and, emboldened by the alcohol, said, "Prince Jili, Tian Shui City is the foundation of the Su family for hundreds of years. It cannot be lost in my hands. So, I'm sorry!"

Jili closed his eyes in pain and let out two deep breaths.

"Ha ha..." Then he laughed heartily and said, "Since that's the case, let's just talk about the pleasures of life today. We'll just drink and eat, and play with women. Once we step out of this door, we'll continue to be enemies."

Then, after finishing his cup of wine, he suddenly tore open Wu Xiuxiu's blouse, bit her breast, as if to vent his frustration, but ultimately, out of respect for her, he did not bite down.

Solon raised his cup in a toast to him and drank it in one gulp.

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In the main city of Tian Shui, Su Hanyi became a true savior, a war god in the hearts of many soldiers.

With ten thousand against thirty thousand, not only did he repel several waves of enemy attacks, but in the end, he led four thousand elite troops to crush over twenty thousand enemies.

Many people thought this battle would last ten to fifteen days, but it was won in just one day.

Everyone looked at Su Hanyi with fanatical admiration. Whether it was the citizens of Tian Shui City or the soldiers, they all regarded him as the supreme leader, the supreme lord.

Suddenly, a thought came to Su Hanyi: Why can't I be the master of Tian Shui City?

I am so powerful, becoming a Dragon Warrior in my twenties, making me one of the top experts in the entire Rulan Kingdom. My military talent is outstanding, achieving a great victory with four thousand against twenty thousand.

I am so outstanding, why can't I be the master of Tian Shui City? And Su Lun, that good-for-nothing, who only knows how to ruin the family, why can he become the Lord of Tian Shui City?

Is it just because of his good birth? Because he is my adoptive father's biological son?

If I become the head of the Su family and the Lord of Tian Shui City, wouldn't that make Tian Shui City even stronger? And the high-ranking martial lords would not dare to rebel.

At that moment, he was lying in bed, lost in thought. His wife, Yang Hongyi, was sitting in front of the mirror, taking down her hair.

"Ah, I wonder how Su Lun and Ning Bing are doing? Did they pass the exam smoothly?" Yang Hongyi said, "Big Brother, now that the rebels have been repelled, we should quickly send someone to bring Su Lun and Ning Bing back. Tian Shui City cannot be without a master for so long."

Su Hanyi's temples throbbed violently, and he burst out in anger, "You only support that wastrel. What virtue or ability does he have to take over Tian Shui City and become the master here?"

Hearing this, Yang Hongyi turned around, completely disbelieving, as if she didn't recognize her husband.

Tian Shui City is Su Lun's, isn't it? Is there any doubt about that?

Su Hanyi quickly explained, "I mean, Tian Shui City was saved by the blood of countless brothers, and it cannot be ruined by Su Lun, that wastrel."

Yang Hongyi whispered, "Big Brother, don't forget that our adoptive father raised us. The Su family has done us a great favor."

Su Hanyi's facial muscles twitched, and he said nothing more.

At that moment, in the camp of the high-ranking martial lords' rebels, a hundred miles away, a graceful woman in a black cloak, guarded by dozens of experts, entered the rebel camp.

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When Solon left Jili's residence, he was almost half-drunk and was helped into the carriage by Ye Jingyu.

When he returned home, he saw Jinning Bing still sitting by the candlelight, her beautiful face smiling, filled with anticipation.

"Why aren't you sleeping?" Solon asked gently.

"Why did you drink?" Jinning Bing scolded. "I'll go cook a bowl of sobering soup."

"No need, I'm not drunk," Solon said. "What were you thinking about, that made you so happy?"

Jinning Bing said, "Once you inherit the position of Lord of Tian Shui City, we can return to Tian Shui City. That's our true home. Just thinking about it makes me so happy, even though we've lived in the capital for seven years, I still don't feel at home here."

Then, Jinning Bing continued, "We just received news from Tian Shui City. Nineteen high-ranking martial lords rebelled, and thirty thousand rebels besieged Tian Shui City. But Big Brother defeated them in just one day, lifting the siege. And you are about to smoothly inherit the position of Lord of Tian Shui City. We three siblings have not let our father down, and we have not lost the Su family's century-old foundation."

Solon was taken aback. Thirty thousand rebels against ten thousand, and Su Hanyi defeated them in just one day, lifting the siege.

His adoptive brother was truly exceptional in military matters.

After a moment's hesitation, Solon said, "Sister, I don't mean to dampen your spirits, but Su Hanyi may not welcome us back."

"Stop talking nonsense," Jinning Bing said. "Although Big Brother's attitude towards you isn't good, he is wholeheartedly protecting our family. I'm telling you, once we get to Tian Shui City, even if you are the city lord, you must respect Big Brother and treat him like a real brother, or else..."

"Or else what?" Solon teased.

"Or else I'll be unhappy and pull your ears," Jinning Bing reached out her hand and gently tugged at Solon's ear.

Emboldened by the alcohol, Solon grabbed her hand and tried to pull her into his arms.

Jinning Bing jumped back in fright and glared at him. "You're getting bolder. If someone sees us, I won't be able to live."

Then, she gave him a disapproving look. "You look honest, but you're actually quite naughty. Go to bed early, we have to go to the palace to meet the king tomorrow."

...

The next noon, Solon put on a new brocade robe and, along with eight other students from the Capital City Academy, entered the palace to meet the king and receive the noble warrior medal.

Indeed, there were eight. The mysterious daughter of the duke, Turingduo, was still nowhere to be seen.

Solon was surprised. She didn't even show up for the king's medal ceremony, how individualistic.

As if noticing everyone's confusion, Jimin said, "Miss Turing is on a secret mission, so her noble warrior medal has already been awarded in advance."

So that's it, Turingduo has a significant background.

As the current beauty of the Capital City Academy, Solon had never met her.

Of course, he had also never met the previous beauty, Gui Qisha, who was now his fiancée.

And if nothing went wrong, the two of them would be married within a few months, whether Solon wanted it or not.

Solon had already sensed that his trip to Linhai City to marry Gui Qisha would be sooner than he imagined.

Led by a eunuch, Solon entered the palace of the Rulan Kingdom.

The palace was larger than the Forbidden City on Earth, but not as ornate. The palaces here were solemn and dignified, but not opulent.

The overall color scheme was dark, giving a sense of solemnity and intimidation, reflecting the aggressive nature of the Rulan Kingdom.

Despite its vast size, the palace had relatively few buildings, and each palace was grand. Between the palaces were mostly spacious squares.

And towering dragon pillars were everywhere, each exceeding the height of the palaces, symbolizing the supreme and undisputed divine status of dragons in this world.

The eunuch led Solon and the other nine to a palace and said, "Wait here."

Then, Solon and the other nine stood silently, not making a sound.

For the others, receiving the noble warrior medal was merely an honor.

But for Solon, it was not just about receiving the medal, but also about being ennobled and appointed as the Lord of Tian Shui City.

He had risked his life for this position, even engaging in a life-and-death struggle with Jinning. He had almost lost his eyesight and even his life.

So, at this critical moment, Solon was a bit nervous.

"His Majesty has arrived!" a eunuch announced.

Then, a figure walked in from outside. He was the ruler of the Rulan Kingdom, one of the five great overlords of the world, King Jibian.

Instantly, the atmosphere in the palace became heavy and intimidating. (To be continued.)