48. The End Of The Internal Conflict
Xia Yi's goal in coming to the Blackstone Kingdom was to escape from the Dragon Clan's palace and then take the opportunity to flee.
The time had come!
The only person Xia Lulu had sent to watch her was Lucia.
As long as she could shake off Lucia, wouldn't she be free to escape as she pleased?
"May I ask, Your Highness, what task do you need me to undertake?" Lucia inquired.
Xia Yi explained, "Lucia, do you realize that the situation in the Blackstone Kingdom is not simple this time? The Fox Clan has even intervened."
"Oh…?!"
"You saw it just now, didn't you? A member of the Fox Clan tried to challenge me, and her identity is the daughter of the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor."
"The Nine-Tailed Fox Princess, Yue Liu·Jitusier Zhuoya," Lucia remembered, "Although I have never met her, I have heard of her name. After all, the Fox Clan's nation is not too far from our Dragon Kingdom."
"The Fox Clan's assistance to Gudan is mostly to gain something from within the Blackstone Kingdom through Gudan," said Xia Yi. "Just now, I deliberately let Yue Liu·Jitusier Zhuoya go. Since she is the Fox Clan princess, she couldn't possibly be out alone. I want to expose everyone behind her and extract all the intelligence!"
"Your Highness, I also support your actions. The Fox Clan's interference in our vassal state is no small matter."
"Then, Lucia, you stay here on the battlefield. I will go find the Nine-Tailed Fox Princess," Xia Yi commanded.
"Do I not need to handle this?" Lucia asked, puzzled. "Such a simple matter doesn't need to trouble you."
"No need! Lucia, you must stay here, keep an eye on Gudan, and hold down the other lizardmen. When Gu Ya arrives here, hand Gudan over to him for disposal. I'm worried this might be a Fox Clan strategy. After all, the Fox Clan is very cunning. If the Nine-Tailed Fox Princess deliberately lures us away and then takes the opportunity to rescue Gudan, we must be careful and cautious. With one person staying here, I believe you can handle these tasks!"
"…"
Lucia's expression became somewhat complicated, but she quickly covered it up.
"By your command, Your Highness. You are truly without equal in strategy, and I admire you. Please rest assured, regarding this task, I will not fail the name of the royal maid and will certainly complete it."
"Mmm, that's good, Lucia. I'm off now!"
Xia Yi left in the direction the little fox had fled, pursuing her.
Watching the little princess's retreating figure, Lucia originally wanted to expose the little princess's cunning thoughts.
But then she remembered the Queen's instructions to her.
No matter what commands the princess gives, they must be carried out, so she could only let her leave.
"Your Majesty, you really spoil the princess too much…" Lucia sighed softly.
Afterward, she stayed there, guarding everyone. Just the identity of the Dragon Clan was enough to deter the lizardmen from causing trouble.
Until Hei Ya brought Gu Ya over.
Seeing the situation before him, Gu Ya was both shocked and delighted, "Miss Lucia, has our battle plan succeeded?"
"Yes," Lucia replied coldly, "Prince Gu Ya, although there were some minor accidents along the way, these were trivial troubles for the princess. She easily defeated all enemies and captured the rebel Gudan."
Lucia, holding Gudan by the collar, tossed the unconscious man at Gu Ya's feet.
Seeing his once arrogant uncle now helpless as a fish on a chopping board, Gu Ya couldn't help but laugh with glee.
"Prince Gu Ya, thanks to Princess Xia Yi, the enemies preventing you from restoring the rightful rule of the Blackstone Kingdom have been eliminated! The kingdom is back in your hands now!" General Hei Ya also expressed his excitement.
"Miss Lucia, I am truly grateful for the Dragon Clan's assistance. Without it, I wouldn't have known what to do! Where has the princess gone? I have yet to thank her personally."
Gu Ya was eager to deal with his uncle, but he still needed to go through the motions and show respect to the Dragon Clan, giving them due honor.
"The princess has other important matters to attend to. If you have anything to say, I can convey it for you," Lucia's words were laced with a threatening tone, "Also, don't forget your promises. Making anyone the king of Blackstone Kingdom is not difficult for the Dragon Clan."
The reverse was also true.
This was a warning from the Dragon Clan to Gu Ya.
Gu Ya nodded hastily, very aware of what his future could hold.
"I understand…! Miss Lucia, Blackstone Kingdom will surely remember the Dragon Clan's favor. The promises we made to the Dragon Clan will be fulfilled!"
Gudan slowly regained consciousness and, seeing his triumphant nephew, roared in anger, "Gu Ya, release me, or you'll regret it!"
"Uncle, stop yelling. I now have the support of the Dragon Clan. What can you possibly do to fight me?"
"You…" Gudan saw Lucia, "What have you done to get the Dragon Clan on your side?"
"It's nothing much, just that Her Majesty's proposal to jointly mine our Blackstone Kingdom's magic crystal veins seemed reasonable to me, so I accepted it."
Upon hearing this, Gudan was first stunned, then cursed furiously, "Have you gone mad?! Handing over the lifeline of our Blackstone Kingdom to outsiders, you will be the nation's sinner!"
"Sinner? I don't care about that. I'm only concerned about whether my position is secure. If you ask me, this is all your doing. If it weren't for you, why would I have sought Her Majesty's help? You are the one who has doomed Blackstone Kingdom, uncle."
"You despicable scoundrel, a disgrace…"
"Look who's talking. You're no better. But go ahead, uncle, keep cursing. If it makes you feel better before you die, hahaha!"
As the victor, Gu Ya laughed heartily, no longer caring about Gudan's feelings. He ordered Hei Ya to arrest his uncle.
Lucia could already see the future. No one in Blackstone Kingdom would dare to oppose Gu Ya anymore, and the internal strife would soon end. The magic crystal veins would fall into Her Majesty's hands.
…
After leaving the Cold Wind Valley, Xia Yi didn't actually pursue the little fox.
She had already studied the map of Blackstone Kingdom and had a plan in place. Now, at the border, all she needed to do was reach a city called Black River City, take a boat, and she could follow the river downstream, leaving Blackstone Kingdom behind.
Then, she would finally be free.
Xia Yi arrived at a secluded cave she had found earlier and hid inside.
She pulled out the transformation potion she had been carrying and drank it down in one gulp, a wave of dizziness washing over her.
When she awoke from her stupor, she had taken on the appearance of a human.
Now, even the aura of the Dragon Clan had vanished. If Lucia sensed something was amiss and tried to find her, there would be no chance at all.
My plan is just too perfect.
Hehehe, farewell, Silver Dragon Queen, and your little mother-daughter game is over!
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