My Scheming Little Devil-Chapter 1788: When Floodwaters Overflow the Dragon King’s Temple
She showed a hint of disdain and a cold smile, truly like a flood rushing into the Dragon King’s temple; it turns out she’s the daughter adopted by that woman. I wondered who she was. She stole the man I’ve been dreaming of, overestimating herself, like mother, like daughter.
Her mood gradually calmed from anger, her eyes shifted, squinting, and she began to contemplate carefully.
Listening to the tone of those two maids just now, it seems Young Master Ling Kong is just playing along with that woman, not taking it seriously. Otherwise, if they had already spent the night together, such scandalous matters would not bode well for the woman’s reputation once spread.
Yet he didn’t make her identity public, giving her a legitimate status.
Lie Fengzi’s charming and icy face involuntarily showed sarcasm and disdain. It seems he just regards that woman as a mistress, just having a fling. At that age, a man having a woman is not surprising, especially since he usually seems rather impatient with women, showing little interest.
It’s just to alleviate some physical loneliness, I suppose, without much emotional entanglement.
But let bygones be bygones; after all, which man doesn’t have a past? But now that she’s determined to pursue him, become his girlfriend, fiancé, and ultimately marry him.
She must find out what exactly is going on with that woman, preferably get rid of her, and not let her hinder her development with him.
Her pride won’t allow her to lose to a humble woman like Yalan.
Having thought it through, Lie Fengzi calmly picked a basket of fresh flowers and left.
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After boarding the airship and having the steward send his luggage to his room, Ji Lingkong took a shower, then opened the communication screen to contact the Councilman.
"This mission, you must be careful—it’s not a simple military mission. To you, it’s both a danger and an opportunity." The Councilman’s face was especially cold and stern, his tone even more severe.
Ji Lingkong understood the deep meaning in his words. This war is the first in over ten years; it’s been peaceful for too long. Now many soldiers and politicians want to take this opportunity to make achievements and stand out.
Thus, many people would also compete with him, trying to suppress him, or even take the chance to eliminate him.
Therefore, in this battle, he faces not only the enemy on the opposite side but also both overt and covert attacks from within.
"In peaceful times, trying to climb the political ladder takes twenty or thirty years of effort to accumulate enough achievements and experience. But war is different, even an unknown person, if bold enough with ambitious, strong abilities, can stand out and become prominent in a very short time. Hmph, that’s what they call ’chaos creates heroes,’ also your chance to make a name for yourself, win military merit, and quell the dissatisfaction of those old ministers."
"It seems Father is intent on grooming me as the heir."
"That depends on your performance. Although I adopted you, I haven’t clearly stated that the family inheritance will go to you. If you don’t have that ability, then you’re just an adopted son. So you must prove to me how great your capability truly is."
The Councilman has been observing this adopted son, thinking he’s promising material, but ultimately hasn’t tested his true caliber, unsure how deep his ability is.
So, with so many people with various intentions recommending Ling Kong to the front line, he agreed without hesitation.
He just wants to throw him at the front line, in the most dangerous situation, to see if this child can adapt under pressure and what accomplishments he can achieve.
