"This is troublesome." Thinking of this, Gu Momo couldn't help but whisper to Li Zhanting, "The William family is actually a lackey of the Emperor-Killing Alliance. It seems we'll have to put some effort into dealing with them."

"Hmm." Li Zhanting nodded slightly, his expression towards the William family equally wary and guarded.

The situation in Country Y is quite unique, as its royal aristocracy is composed of nobles from multiple different surnames, with the largest family being the William family.

If the power jointly controlled by other families accounts for three-tenths, then the power controlled by the William family would account for almost seven-tenths.

If the William family are all lackeys of the Emperor-Killing Alliance, then it means the Emperor-Killing Alliance still has so much power here!

Suddenly, Li Zhanting's lips curled into a half-smile: "But this could also be an opportunity for us."

"Hmm?" Gu Momo asked curiously, wanting to know what Li Zhanting was thinking. "What do you mean?"

Li Zhanting lowered his voice and chuckled as he leaned closer to Gu Momo: "As long as we deal with the William family, the Emperor Killing Alliance's power will be damaged."

Gu Momo's eyes flashed with a bright light, and she smiled, "Yes, that is indeed an optimistic idea."

On the scene, Shao Siran sneered and fixed her gaze on William's face: "So the Duke still chooses to act in his own way? I have already given you a way out. If you insist on going your own way, I'm afraid you will die a terrible death in the future!"

"Ha, you're impersonating the Queen, you're the one who'll die a horrible death!" William sneered. "What, are you going to duel me here tonight, or wait until I get back and investigate this matter?"

Shao Siran's smile didn't reach her eyes, and she seemed very respectful to William: "The William family has made important contributions to Y country. Mr. William is just having trouble figuring things out for the time being, so of course I'm willing to give Mr. William some time to think about it."

As she spoke, she respectfully made way for William: "Mr. William, this way please."

"Mr. William, please take a rest for now. We can think about this matter more slowly after you've rested enough. It won't be too late to discuss it then."

Of course, the reason Shao Siran was able to treat William this way was all thanks to the idea that Gu Momo gave her on the way!

Once this step of the plan succeeds, they will easily infiltrate the Emperor-Slaying Alliance!

"Ha!" William's eyes and brows were full of sarcasm towards Shao Siran, clearly showing that he didn't take Shao Siran seriously.

He deliberately raised his voice and said to the tribesmen behind him, "Did you all hear that? The Queen is begging me to go back and rest. Since she's pleading with me so humbly, it wouldn't be right if I didn't give her face, would it? Let's go!"

After saying that, he deliberately flicked his sleeves triumphantly, and before leaving, he didn't forget to give Shao Siran a cold snort.

Shao Siran didn't say anything. She not only respectfully made way for him, but also reminded him to walk slowly on the way.

Gu Momo's eyes held an unreadable smile, and she suddenly raised her voice: "Wait, Mr. William."

William turned around arrogantly, and when he saw Gu Momo's delicate and clean face, his eyes almost popped out: "Little beauty, what's the matter?"

Gu Momo seemed to deliberately ignore his greedy smile as she casually picked up the jade pendant that she had just deliberately pulled to the ground.

"Mr. William, there are a lot of people here. You accidentally dropped your jade pendant when you passed by. Let me help you put it back on." As she spoke, she stepped forward and helped William put the jade pendant back on, while secretly installing a listening device on it.

With so many things happening in the royal family tonight, William should first go to the Alliance of Emperor Killers to discuss countermeasures!

William's lecherous gaze was fixed on Gu Momo, his mouth practically drooling: "Okay, little beauty, thank you, little beauty. Will you come visit me sometime? I have your favorite food."

Gu Momo simply nodded without saying anything, which dampened William's enthusiasm.

His eyes immediately showed displeasure, and he left with a cold laugh.

The William family left in a large group, and Li Zhanting stared at them with his dark eyes, feeling very displeased!

He really had the urge to tear that guy apart with his bare hands!

Gu Momo felt a chill run down her spine. Turning her head, she saw Li Zhanting's face, as black as the bottom of a pot. She gently pushed Li Zhanting's arm, her eyes filled with pleading and tenderness: "That was just a little trick, don't be angry anymore, okay? Hmm?"

Looking at the pretty little face in front of him, Li Zhanting could only say gently and helplessly, "I'm not angry with you."

“You can’t be angry with him, getting angry is bad for your health.” Gu Momo smiled, and the smile on her face immediately made Li Zhanting feel happy.

Li Zhanting chuckled helplessly, realizing he couldn't get angry at all. He could only chuckle softly and take Gu Momo's hand.

"Okay, I'm not angry. But if I ever fight him again, I will definitely not hold back!"

Countless people gathered in the royal courtyard, pouring out their grievances to Shao Siran. Li Zhanting and Gu Momo were not idle either; they quickly instructed the Queen's subordinates to question and take statements from them.

These people have all had some contact with the Emperor-Slaying Alliance, which is an important source of information for them!

The night was as still as water, the silence so profound it was almost frightening. Looking out the window towards the palace, the entire palace seemed to have returned to tranquility, yet this tranquility only amplified the sense of unease and oppression within everyone.

Mo Yan stood straight in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, her dark eyes fixed on the direction of the palace, her heart filled with despair.

The commotion at the palace had barely subsided when she received a message from Tianyi.

He said: Wait for me tonight, I'll be back in a bit.

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