The Demon Lords

Chapter 1081: Chapter 259: Regicide (Part 2)

Too much like a vase, lacking character and only having a surface appearance, like that Li village pork,

at first glance it’s surprising, but after tasting one piece, you find it’s just ordinary, and eating more just makes you sick of it."

"As long as you’re happy."

A Ming wasn’t worried about Siniang. With Siniang’s skills and abilities, if she still had to worry about competing for favors, then the title of Demon King would be wasted on her.

"Pay attention to your demeanor later; we reviewed it last night."

"I know."

Siniang nodded and said, "Indeed, when it comes to demeanor, you vampires have always nailed it. You don’t need to act, just be yourself."

Zhao Cheng watched A Ming from the side, eyes full of amazement. The effect of this face-changing technique truly amazed him.

That’s also because Siniang’s face-changing technique doesn’t just transform the face, it seeks truthfulness throughout the entire body.

A Ming looked at Zhao Cheng,

and said:

"Bring me the knife."

Zhao Cheng shivered all over. Though he knew it was fake, when A Ming spoke, his legs couldn’t help trembling.

Siniang shook her head and said, "Let me handle it."

Saying this, Siniang drew a knife and held it to A Ming’s neck.

A Ming slightly turned his neck and said, "Press the knife edge down a bit more; it’s a bit cold."

"You’re afraid of the cold?"

Ordinarily, A Ming either liked to sleep in a coffin or in an ice cellar.

"There’s rouge on the neck; pressing down is too greasy and uncomfortable."

"Ah, I see."

Siniang adjusted the position and said, "How about this?"

"That’s fine."

"Now, Regent, shall we go out and save the scene? If we delay any longer, I’m truly afraid my lord will be shot dead by a barrage of arrows."

A Ming waved his sleeve and said:

"Proceed."

...

Outside the stage, after initially overcoming the shock, the crowd of Chu nobility below came to their senses.

Though they found the scene absurd, it was indeed happening.

In an instant,

the Blue Luan army soldiers began swiftly converging in this direction, and various servants also flocked at the calling of their masters.

But today was, after all, the princess’s wedding day,

In fact,

the outer defenses of the royal private residence were still quite strict, and moreover, several troops had been strategically stationed from the royal residence to Ju’an City.

However, the incident happened here by chance.

At this moment,

the Blue Luan army soldiers and house guards in the real outer circle couldn’t be summoned back instantly. The Blue Luan army soldiers and royal guards here mostly served as ceremonial guards. Meanwhile, the Chu nobility around were mostly accompanied by attendants or good-looking servants. The true protectors responsible for their safety couldn’t enter here; they were all left in the outer circle.

Adding to the chaos were the various shouts and orders, and the nobles hastily retreating from the stage, making the surroundings instantly chaotic.

A squad of Blue Luan armored soldiers did charge over, but what they held were ceremonial instruments, which, though seemingly splendid, were practically useless. Furthermore, these Blue Luan soldiers weren’t suited for real battle, chosen for their fitting stature and adorned in the finest armor just for the day’s spectacle. Most of them were actually Qu Clan youths coming out for fame and experience.

Thus, this team of about a hundred, though their armor appeared bright and imposing, and their courage commendable, was quickly shot down and repelled by Snow Sea guards as they charged forward.

Jin Shuke, directing within, immediately raised his hand, signaling his troops to retreat and regroup at the edge of the stage for coordination.

Several other teams pressed in, including over a hundred escorting groomsmen on white horses.

Yet, under the command of Jin Shuke, these fewer than two hundred Snow Sea guards conducted orderly assaults, routingly scattering their foes.

Such is the stark difference between the well-trained veterans who have seen combat and the rabble; indeed, the gap is very significant.

Moreover, this was why Siniang and Xue Three ultimately chose to launch here—the primary reason being that this place, in front of numerous Chu State noble witnesses, would produce the most significant effect.

The other reason was that the place seemingly most dangerous had the most superficial defense.

The Chu State’s true Blue Luan warfare elite, which the Yan people are acquainted with, would have been difficult for Jin Shuke to withstand if engaged in a ground battle with their organized ranks and coordination. In fact, a single push might force them onto the stage for the final confrontation.

But, after this round of chaos, as the Chu nobility retreated panic-stricken, the guards and soldiers moved forward, making the surrounding assembly numerically overwhelming, with powerful Imperial Censorate Officers emerging; Jin Shuke dared no longer lead a charge, only maintaining a standoff.

The Chu people didn’t seize the opportunity of chaos to encircle and slaughter because the princess was still on stage. Regardless of what she had said or done, she was still the princess.

Moreover, many believed she was actually coerced; otherwise, their worldview would crumble as to why their princess would engage in such acts willingly.