Becoming a wet nurse is not the end of the story.

If, if one day, these two could be with me, living as one king and two queens, wouldn't that be wonderful? Of course, this is just wishful thinking. The Demon King, who could crush me with a single finger, would never allow me, her, and her favorite concubine to live as one king and two queens.

Riding atop a tall warhorse, Hollymus knew it was all unrealistic fantasy, yet he couldn't stop the endless stream of imaginings churning within his mind.

Thinking of those novels where the weak rise to power against all odds, turning various powerful female warriors and mages into their servants in all sorts of ways, living a happy and fulfilling life under their loving care... Ah... how exciting that would be! Hollymus felt that in his fantasy, he had already become the ruler of the entire continent, the strongest being on it.

"These are the officials and wealthy people of Izumo City, who have come here to welcome Her Highness the Princess."

Lord Musa led the princess slowly towards the crowd who had already dismounted to greet them. Hollymus was also standing in the crowd, but because of his low status, he could only stand at the back and could not see Lin Xueyin and the others in front.

A distant yet polite smile never appeared on Lin Xueyin's face. After all, she was a princess communicating with a city lord. If she was too friendly, Lin Xueyin felt that Elufina might have some objections, while if she was too distant, it would make the city lord feel disheartened and might even make him overthink things.

"Izumo City is quite impressive. You can tell how prosperous it is just by looking at these shops outside. Lord Musa's abilities are truly remarkable."

"Haha, Your Highness flatters me. I was just doing what a city lord should do. Izumo City is a large city with tens of millions of people. If we rely solely on the city, we simply cannot support so many people. We can only let many people temporarily develop their own industries outside the city. I didn't expect it to have such a good effect."

Speaking of the development of Izumo City, Musa felt that he had really made a brilliant move, developing the surplus labor force outside the city and establishing a large trading market there. This way, not only Izumo City, but also many nearby cities, and even passing merchants would come here to trade, which greatly expanded the development of Izumo City.

"Oh, right, that shop's boiled deer milk tastes pretty good, Ariel, buy me another cup."

Suddenly realizing that if she left, Hollymus would probably cause trouble for the tea-making girl and might even retaliate, Lin Xueyin, with the intention of helping her to the end, asked Ariel beside her to buy a cup of milk tea.

Needless to say, the city lord understood this approach. After that, even if he left, probably no one would dare to bully her anymore. After all, no one knew if they would come to check on the girl's situation someday.

As for the people around, they were already dumbfounded, especially the small shop where Lin Xueyin ate, the tea stall where she drank tea, and even the shops she had visited. They never expected that the approachable girl was actually the current princess.

"My goodness, this girl really is a princess."

"Exactly, I didn't even realize she was haggling with me when she bought the jewelry from me."

"Yeah, I'm telling you, fat uncle, they ate at your noodle shop, right?"

"Yes, yes, it was at my place. I just ordered some very ordinary braised noodles, and the ingredients were all quite ordinary. You couldn't tell that it was the princess's style at all."

"Yes, when I delivered the food to them, the princess thanked me and was very polite to us."

"His Majesty the Demon King is truly blessed to have married such a wonderful queen, who is both beautiful and polite."

The beginning was pleasant to listen to, but what the heck was that last sentence? What did it mean that His Majesty the Demon King was enjoying himself? Lin Xueyin had been listening intently to the positive comments about her, and was initially quite happy. But what did that last sentence mean? Married? When did she get married? She clearly married Nana, okay?

Of course, the most important thing at this point was no longer who would marry whom. Musa had already introduced all the famous and high-ranking people from Izumo City who would be visiting Lin Xueyin.

"Gentlemen, I came here for sightseeing only and did not intend to trouble you. It is only because His Majesty the Demon King is worried about safety that I have troubled you. Please forgive me."

"Your Highness, you are too kind. This is our duty. Please make yourself at home and stay here. Tomorrow I will send someone to guide you so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Izumo City."

"Then I'll have to trouble Lord Musa."

"Your Highness, you're too kind. It's what we should do." He bowed and led Lin Xueyin to a luxurious carriage.

"Your Highness, this carriage has been prepared especially for you. Please get in, we will soon enter the city. A banquet has been prepared in the city lord's mansion, and we hope you will be able to..."

"Banquet?" Lin Xueyin frowned slightly. She really didn't like those kinds of banquets. Everyone was wearing a fake mask, clinking glasses and chatting. Didn't they find it tiring?

"I'm a bit tired today, so I'll postpone the banquet for now."

When Musa saw that the princess had actually refused the banquet they had specially prepared for her, a hint of unease flashed in his lowered eyes. It was said that the Demon King doted on this princess. If she had any complaints about him and whispered something in his ear, his situation would be in serious trouble.

Of course, Lin Xueyin was unaware of the slight fear in the city lord's heart at this moment. However, as she boarded the carriage, her eyes inadvertently swept over the surrounding crowd, and a familiar figure suddenly came into view.

A strange smile appeared on her face, and she said as if it were an unintentional remark, "Isn't that Hollymus? I didn't expect him to actually come here to see me."

"Does Your Highness know my son?"

Hollymus's father, Marias, who was also the president of the Silver Garden Merchant Guild, found it strange that his son should not have had any dealings with this princess.

"Ah, so it's your son. He gave me a jade pendant outside the city before, and I haven't thanked him yet."

He gave her a jade pendant, and seeing Lin Xueyin holding it in her hand, almost everyone in Chuyun City knew that Hollymus had spent a lot of money to buy it, and then simply gave it away.

To say that he knew the princess and wanted to make contact with her beforehand is something no one thinks is possible. The most likely explanation is that there is only one possibility.

From the moment Hollymus saw Lin Xueyin, he felt his legs tremble and a chill run down his spine.

Especially after he saw the girl's gaze linger on him for a moment, he had a bad feeling that something terrible had happened. He thought, it seemed, he should, maybe, perhaps, possibly, he had actually made a move.

After hearing what Lin Xueyin said, Hollymus basically knew that his future was truly bleak.

Upon hearing Lin Xueyin's words, the surrounding crowd, who were unaware of the situation at the time, were already in an uproar, their minds already replaying the scene.

A spoiled brat, a stunningly beautiful young woman, and a priceless jade pendant given as a gift—is there any need to think further? The plot of a bully trying to win over a beautiful woman with money, or even pursuing her, is already vividly portrayed.

"This... This young master is far too audacious! He dares to lay a hand on anyone. This is the current Demon King's favorite concubine, and the Demon King is said to be the most powerful Demon King in history. Does he think his life is too good and want to add some treacherous journeys to his life?"

"This is going to be interesting. This young master is always causing trouble everywhere. Well, he's messed with the wrong person now. Let's see what he does."

"You dare to lay a hand on even the Demon King's favorite concubine? Young Master Hollymus was a respectable man in his lifetime. Spit it out before you leave."

“Lord Musa, we’ll be leaving now. I remember there’s a palace of His Majesty the Demon King here. We can stay there, right?”

"Yes, yes, there are dedicated staff to take care of it every day, and we have also arranged attendants and guards there, so you can check in at any time."

"Well, this must be what they call 'move-in ready'." "Thank you so much for your hard work. We'll head over now. That's all for today, I'm a little tired too."

As for Hollymus, whom she had mentioned before, Lin Xueyin had no interest in giving him a second glance. On the surface, yes, but she knew that someone would eventually tell her the details of what happened next.

Thinking of revenge afterward, he really thought I didn't know what he was thinking. He wanted to use a jade pendant to keep me in check and lower my guard before ambushing me. In the end, wouldn't the jade pendant still be his? He thought it was a good idea. Well then, I'll just let him have an even better life.

"Sister Lin, what you just did might make things difficult for that young master Hollymus."

"What's wrong? Is our little Kali feeling sorry for her?"

Lin Xueyin mischievously pinched Kali'er's chubby little face, causing her to pout and slap the hand that was misbehaving on her face.

“It’s not that I’m heartbroken, it’s that I feel that doing this will make the officials here hostile to us.”

"You mean it's a case of more harm than good?"

Lin Xueyin gently tapped Kali'er's head. "You're overthinking it. If there really is a problem, Besna will naturally remind me. Did you see her remind me? No matter what, I need to get an explanation for this jade pendant. Or do you think Besna won't report it to Nana? If Nana gets involved, it will be even more troublesome."

Lin Xueyin stated that she acted from the heart, and that it would be a fool of her to have a conflict with Nana over someone unrelated to her, especially since the other party was a man.

Lin Xueyin sat inside the carriage, enjoying the gentle, soft kneading hands of the little girl inside, along with warm tea and soft pastries, as they leisurely made their way into the city.

Hollymus, on the other hand, wasn't having such a wonderful feeling. No, his mind was now filled with the three words "MMP" (a vulgar expression).

I really felt like I'd been screwed over. I was trying to keep her calm and then get revenge, but what she said completely changed the meaning. Anyone who paid attention would probably think I was trying to undermine the Demon King and plant a seed of envy in his heart.

Okay, he admits he did have a tiny bit of a desire to get that woman under his control, but that's because he didn't know her identity. If he did know her identity, he would have run as far away as possible.

"You unfilial son, what have you done?"

The first to lose his temper was his father, who had always doted on him. Marias looked at his bewildered son with exasperation, who still hadn't offered any explanation. He was putting the entire guild on the spot.

"Father, Father, I'm telling you, I didn't mean it that way, can you believe me?"

"I believe you? I'd have to be out of my mind to believe that. You say you didn't mean it that way, then why did you give such a valuable jade pendant to the princess? Don't tell me you knew her back then and did it to make a good impression on her."

Marias clearly trusted his son implicitly. This kid had always been on the path of causing trouble for his father. From childhood to adulthood, he had cleaned up countless messes for him, but in the end, the boy really messed things up.

"Alright, Marias, this matter not only affects your chamber of commerce, but also has some impact on us."

Musa stopped Marias, who was about to continue scolding his son, but in his mind he was thinking about whether Lin Xueyin's refusal to attend his banquet was because of Holimus's problem, which made her prejudiced against the officials and wealthy people here. If that was the case, then he had to think about what he could do to change the princess's impression of Izumo City.

"Moussa, I'm afraid my son has really offended Her Highness the Princess. I hope you can put in a good word for him. He's my only child."

“I know, President Marias, but we still need to investigate this matter to see what exactly happened. Once we know the reason, we won’t be afraid of not being able to find a solution.”

Hollymus watched helplessly as his father and the others, one after another, were about to decide his fate. While he was annoyed, he was also filled with fear for the future.

Volume 9: The Demon Clan's Journey: Chapter 55 Apology (Two chapters published together)

The Demon King Elphielna's palace? No, that's impossible. This palace was built by the previous Demon King, Elphielna's father, supposedly to keep a mistress in his home. However, he was overthrown by Elphielna as soon as it was completed.

Speaking of this Demon King, Lin Xueyin really didn't know what happened to him in the end. She had asked Nana before, but Nana just looked very bad and didn't give her an answer. She only said that he had left.

Regarding this departure, Lin Xueyin's imagination ran wilder than a black hole. Perhaps she died, perhaps she was exiled, or more likely she was placed under house arrest by Nana.

However, she didn't know what kind of being this Demon King was, so she wouldn't be foolish enough to speak up for him and put Nana in a difficult position.

However, upon arriving at this palace, the person Lin Xueyin suddenly remembered was not as magnificent as she had imagined. Although the place was adorned with flowers, it also gave people a sense of desolation.

"Last year on this day, in this very doorway, a face and peach blossoms reflected each other's rosy hue. But where has that face gone? The peach blossoms still smile in the spring breeze."

For some reason, a line of poetry suddenly popped into Lin Xueyin's mind. The woman who was here back then must have been very beautiful, to be chosen by the Demon King, who even went so far as to build a palace for her. But, in a single day, everything changed, and the palace was deserted.

I watched him build his grand mansion, watched him host lavish banquets, and then watched it crumble. In the end, all the splendor became a victim of time, and the empty palace was filled with a chilling loneliness.

She sighed softly, wondering who had lived here in the past, and where that person was now. Only the lush flowers remained.

"Sister Lin, this place is so beautiful! Can we really stay here?"

Seeing how beautiful the place was, Lilia excitedly hugged Lin Xueyin's leg, her lovely smile blooming under Lin Xueyin's doting caress.

"Of course, you and your sister should find a room and get some rest today. You've been traveling a lot lately and haven't had a proper rest, so don't be too busy."

"But, sister, your daily life..."

"Oh dear, I'm perfectly healthy. I can't live without you guys. Don't worry, I'm not that delicate. You guys just need to rest today."

"Yes, thank you, Sister Lin."

Happily holding her sister's hand, they strolled through the palace, like two butterflies fluttering in the corridors.

"Slow down, everyone, don't fall."

Silvery laughter rang out from the two little girls, "Sister Lin, don't worry, we won't fall."

"Let them have some fun. They've been through thick and thin with us all this time. Finally, they have a place where they can feel at ease. Let them run around and have some fun."

Ailiya stood behind Lin Xueyin, her handsome eyes empathizing with the two little girls darting around. The atmosphere had been oppressive these past few days, as they had been traveling without stopping. The previous battle had also left them exhausted. Finally, they had arrived at a place where they could rest, so let them relax.

"You must be tired too. Do you regret being my knight?"

Without turning around, Ailiya knew that Lin Xueyin was asking her a question, but she simply shook her head gently. "Back when we first met, I drew my sword against you. Even though I knew that what you did was right, I still hated you."

Looking at the girl in front of him, the girl who had just come out of the mountains and knew nothing about the outside world, like a blank sheet of paper, now stood at the top of the continent, looking down on all living beings.

"After that, I told myself that no matter what, I must protect your safety, even if it costs me my life."

"Aria, I don't want you to give your lives for me. In this world, I don't really have any ties, except for Nana and you friends. So, I hope you can live peacefully."

Passing through the main gate, walking along the winding corridors, and passing through the spacious courtyard, we finally arrived at the most important part of this imperial palace. A low-key yet luxurious palace came into view. Surrounding it were other rooms to protect the main palace.

"Your Highness, this is the main palace. You may rest here. Although the banquet tonight will not be held for the time being, I have already instructed the servants here to prepare dinner as soon as possible so that you can get some rest."

"Yes, thank you so much. By the way, Lord Musa, who lived here before?"