Who Was the Real Princess?

Thinking of Xuanyuan Seventeen's identity, Elizabeth felt a bitter feeling that she couldn't quite explain.

She was originally a princess of the Fengying Country.

High above, pampered and privileged, the jewel of the nation.

From childhood to adulthood, wherever she went, she was always surrounded by admirers and respected.

But now, in Dong Huang, in the Xuanyuan Family...

She, a princess, was not as respected as a young girl.

The guests in the hall preferred to flatter Su Ye's sister rather than give Princess Feng Ying a second glance.

This stark contrast left Elizabeth feeling a mix of emotions, a bitter taste in her mouth.

But unfortunately...

She had to admit it...

They certainly have the qualifications.

After all, she's Su Ye's sister.

She's the younger sister of the Heavenly King Qi Ye.

In this territory of Dong Huang, let alone a Feng Ying Princess, even the Supreme Strongman from the Divine Realm would have to treat this girl with utmost respect.

"Yes,"

Elizabeth smiled bitterly to herself.

"She's Su Ye's sister."

"She's definitely more like a princess than I am."

In that instant, the pride she held as a princess seemed to be crushed to dust.

Her status as a princess stems from her country.

When Feng Ying was completely suppressed by Dong Huang, naturally, not many people took her, the princess, seriously anymore.

A deep sorrow fills my heart.

Even so, Elizabeth was still raised in the royal family.

She straightened her back, steadied herself, and tried her best to maintain a proper smile on her face.

She couldn't afford to show weakness in front of Su Ye's sister, no matter what.

She had to preserve that last shred of her princess dignity.

Even if this dignity is worthless in the eyes of others.

Xuanyuan Seventeen, however, seemed completely oblivious to Elizabeth's deep thoughts.

She walked up to Elizabeth, stopped, and looked down at her with her chin slightly raised.

"Princess Feng Ying, Elizabeth, right?"

Elizabeth's heart tightened, but she still forced herself to nod slightly.

"That's right... I am Elizabeth."

She almost habitually referred to herself as "this princess" again, but when she remembered that the person in front of her was Su Ye's sister, she swallowed the words back.

Xuanyuan Seventeen simply nodded indifferently.

"Okay, I'm glad I've come to the right place. Please follow me."

After she finished speaking, she turned and walked outside without waiting for Elizabeth's reply.

Elizabeth's heart skipped a beat.

They've arrived.

As expected, it's coming.

She had already prepared for the worst.

Su Ye sent his younger sister to take him away, most likely because he was going to give him a good scolding in private.

Or... should we force the Fengying Country to cede territory and pay reparations?

Or... should the Fengying Country submit to the Dong Huang from now on?

Or perhaps, it's about...

The more Elizabeth thought about it, the more uneasy she felt.

I have a feeling that once I leave, I will never have another chance.

But she had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow.

After all, the current situation is one where we are at their mercy, like fish on a chopping board.

What else can she do but Goodie listen to her?

Elizabeth followed behind Xuanyuan Seventeen, walking step by step towards the outside.

With each step she took, her heart sank a little deeper.

It was as if what awaited her ahead was nothing but a bottomless abyss.

She had already secretly made plans...

If Su Ye really intends to take her and the Fengying Country to establish his authority...

She would risk her life to fight for a chance for the Fengying Country, or at least gain the upper hand.

She was, after all, a princess.

Even in death, one should die with dignity and meaning.

If Su Ye really forced Princess Feng Ying to her death, Fengying Country could use this as an excuse to put pressure on Dong Huang, making Dong Huang more cautious and less likely to suppress Feng Ying.

Elizabeth mentally prepared herself again and again.

But throughout the journey, Xuanyuan Seventeen never looked back or uttered a word.

It was as if they didn't take Elizabeth seriously at all.

Elizabeth followed behind, her heart pounding with anxiety.

She even had some doubts...

Was Xuanyuan Seventeen deliberately ignoring her to make her scare herself?

Is this another new way Su Ye has come up with to torture people?

Elizabeth thought about it more and more and felt that the possibility was extremely high.

My heart felt increasingly desolate.

Consider Elizabeth, the dignified Princess of the Feng Ying —how noble she was!

Unexpectedly, today they are being mocked like this on the very grounds of Dong Huang.

Just as Elizabeth was filled with grief and indignation, and was about to erupt in anger...

Xuanyuan Seventeen suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Elizabeth wasn't paying attention and almost bumped into it.

She quickly steadied herself, but still looked up ahead with some uncertainty.

Upon seeing this, she was stunned.

Because they have already arrived...

The Main Gate of the Xuanyuan Manor.

Elizabeth stared blankly at the open door, unable to come to her senses for a long time.

She opened her mouth in disbelief.

"This... this is..."

What does this mean?

Does that mean... she should leave?

Xuanyuan Seventeen seemed to sense her confusion and spoke calmly.

"Your Highness, please."

"Take your people and leave."

Elizabeth was completely stunned.

Just like that, we let her go?

Can I really leave now?

Leaving unscathed?

She had assumed that Su Ye had his sister bring her out to teach her a lesson.

Unexpectedly, they simply told her to leave?

How... how is this possible?

Elizabeth could hardly believe her ears.

She hesitated for a moment, then asked again.

"You... you're just letting me go like this?"

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Seventeen merely snorted coldly.

"Otherwise what?"

"Are you suggesting we keep you here for the New Year?"

The Xuanyuan Family doesn't support idlers.

Elizabeth was speechless after hearing that.

Xuanyuan Seventeen, however, continued speaking to himself.

"You brought people to cause trouble, it's only because my brother is magnanimous that he won't bother with you."

"If it were me, hmph... I wouldn't be so easy to talk to."

She paused, then added.

"Alright, let's go."

"Otherwise, after the banquet ends, who knows how many people will come to make things difficult for you, just to curry favor with my brother."

This was exactly what Su Ye had instructed.

Given the current situation, there might actually be speculators willing to take risks for riches.

Although Feng Ying is a powerful nation, it's no match for Dong Huang today.

Making things difficult for Princess Feng Ying would please Su Ye.

Who knows how many people will be eager to do it?

Su Ye only allowed Xuanyuan Seventeen to take Elizabeth away ahead of time because he didn't want to put Freya in a difficult position.

Xuanyuan Seventeen sounded somewhat angry.

But it also made Elizabeth suddenly realize what was going on.

It turned out that Su Ye really didn't intend to make things difficult for her.

All her wild thoughts and anxieties just now were for nothing.

Even...

Su Ye was so considerate of them, having her own younger sister escort her away to prevent any opportunists from causing them trouble.

This...