Xiao Tuo then relayed the message as agreed. She had never been so anxious before and quickly fell into a state of anxiety and uncertainty.
Unfortunately, no matter how much she hoped, the result of the experiment was obvious.
Zuan's earlier guess was correct. Clearly, the man's jealousy had caused Lian to lose some of his rational judgment. With less and less information coming from the palace and the intervals between them getting longer and longer, he had long harbored suspicions.
Immediately afterwards, news came from the palace that Xiao Tuo had been granted the title of wife, and he remained silent.
He knew that this was all he could give Xiao Tuo.
When Xiao Tuo sent out more information at this moment, how could he dare to believe it? He casually threw the information into the trash can.
Xiao Tuo waited anxiously for three days, but there was no response from Ke Lian. Her initial hopeful heart gradually sank to the bottom, but at the same time, she suddenly felt a sense of relief.
If the other party actually does what she's told, she doesn't know how to face them.
Of course, these are all subconscious reactions, and she is not aware of them at all.
Zu An, however, was fully aware that he had already completely broken down her defenses. The reason he deliberately staged this scene was simply to give her a way out and a reason to convince herself.
Zuan came up behind her and gently pulled her soft body into his arms: "The agreed time has passed, now you've given up, haven't you?"
Xiao Tuo sighed softly, finally making up her mind. She turned around and bowed gracefully: "Your Majesty, from now on, Xiao Tuo will be devoted to you and belong to you completely."
Zuan laughed and said, "Many times, it's useless to just talk a good game; actions are more important."
Xiao Tuo gave him a resentful look, a hint of shyness and charm flashing in her eyes, before slowly kneeling down.
Zuan's breathing quickened. Although the two had been inseparable and had tried all sorts of fun things as a couple, she had never taken the initiative to do this before.
Knowing she was a spy sent by the villains, he didn't feel much pity for her and even taught her a few lessons.
Although Xiao Tuo did not object at that time, the humiliation in her eyes could not be hidden. At the same time, the backstage kept receiving anger points contributed by her.
This sometimes made Zu'an quite nervous, fearing that she might resort to a desperate measure.
Although this is just a soul coming in for a trial, if it is actually bitten off, it is hard to guarantee that it will not affect the real body.
So every time, it made him feel both pain and pleasure.
But this time was very different. She showed no resentment whatsoever, and instead was extremely gentle and considerate.
Zuan then believed that she had truly returned to his homeland.
However, he suddenly noticed a single tear rolling down her cheek, and his brow furrowed slightly. As he wiped the tear away, he asked, "Are you still thinking about the past?"
“Hmm…” Xiao Tuo took a breath and then shook her head. “This tear is just a final farewell to the past.”
Zuan felt a surge of pity upon hearing this, so he picked her up in his arms and carried her into the inner room, where the atmosphere quickly warmed up.
...
Once Xiao Tuo was completely won over, everything else fell into place. During this time, Zaun had already eliminated all potential peripheral allies through various false intelligence and arrangements.
Lian is now practically all alone, with only some direct descendants of his family and a number of spies sent from Zu'an.
Dealing with Lian's core forces would have been quite troublesome, given his special status as the son of the previous king and the considerable power he commanded.
However, Xiao Tuo is very familiar with these things. With her providing intelligence, it is as easy as a skilled butcher dissecting an ox.
After these matters were settled, news came from the front lines that Pei Mianman had returned victorious, and the Qiang people had been utterly crippled. It was foreseeable that they would be unable to threaten the Shang Kingdom for a long time.
When Pei Mianman led his army back, Zu An personally led civil and military officials to go dozens of miles outside the city to welcome him.
Everyone thought this was the proper thing to do, a political tactic by the king to win over the queen and inspire the people.
Only Zu'an knew best that his motivation was more out of longing for her. Several months had passed since she went to war, and if it weren't for the many things that needed his attention in Yindu, he would have loved to rush to the front lines to be with her.
Soon, a troop appeared on the horizon, led by a woman riding a white steed, wearing a beautiful set of golden armor that shone brightly in the morning sun, making her truly resemble a goddess.
"The Queen is so beautiful."
"She must be the most beautiful woman in our Great Shang Dynasty."
"She's not just the most beautiful woman, she's also the number one war god of our Great Shang Dynasty!"
"But her breasts are really big!"
"Are you out of your mind?"
...
Many people also came out of the city to greet him. Hearing their whispers, Zu An was not annoyed. Instead, a smile appeared on his face. He had the same reaction when he first saw Pei Mianman.
After a long separation, and knowing that this perfect woman belonged to him, he was naturally happy and didn't mind.
Before this, Pei Mianman exuded more of a charming allure, making her appear like the epitome of womanhood at first glance. But now, she possessed a heroic spirit, which he knew was forged in the blood and fire of the battlefield.
The two qualities combine perfectly to create a unique charm.
Pei Mianman saw him and a hint of joy appeared in her eyes. She immediately spurred her horse over.
Zuan ordered, "You all stay here and guard this place. No one is allowed to come near."
Many of his conversations with Pei Mianman were not to be heard by outsiders, and now that the two of them were highly respected, naturally no one would object.
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