Repeated Rejections! The Thirteenth Princess, Rose

The Royal Capital.

The infighting between the various princes and princesses had reached a fever pitch.

Su Changge had only just led his people to rent a courtyard when he was sought out by envoys from several princes and princesses.

"Su Changge, eighteen years old, matrilocal son-in-law of the Murong Earldom, cultivation level: Great Soul Master... and the current de facto controller of the Murong Earldom!"

Upon their first meeting, the middle-aged noble walking at the very front didn't wait for Su Changge to speak before rattling off his background.

Trying to seize the initiative?

Su Changge looked at the several men before him, his expression unchanging.

It seemed that his trip to the Royal Capital was truly the right choice.

It was clear that these princes and princesses had long been eyeing the various nobles of the kingdom. Even if he hadn't come, these people would have eventually targeted the Murong Earldom.

"You haven't been in the kingdom long, and having just arrived in the Royal Capital, you are still unfamiliar with everything here."

"However, these are all minor issues."

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Viscount Nairn, currently serving the First Prince, Snyder!"

"As for them, they are representatives sent by the Third Prince Ente, the Fifth Prince Zoki, and the Seventh Princess Alice... and perhaps not just us. After us, there will be several more princes and princesses with ambitions for the throne who will send people to find you..."

"But I must tell you, the weight of the masters behind them is nowhere near that of the First Prince!"

From Viscount Nairn's words, Su Changge understood why the man was so confident.

Because he had joined the military at a young age, First Prince Snyder now had the backing of over seventy percent of the kingdom's elite forces. Among them were the two known as the kingdom's "Iron Walls"... legion commanders who were both Soul Douluo powerhouses, all standing firmly on the side of First Prince Snyder.

Furthermore! Beyond that, two marquises, several earls, and twenty to thirty viscounts and barons within the kingdom had chosen First Prince Snyder.

Under normal circumstances, even taking a step back—even if the old King hadn't chosen First Prince Snyder, the First Prince would still have the capability to launch a coup and ascend the throne through iron-fisted means.

But this... was the Douluo world!

Above the Soul Douluo were the Titled Douluo and Super Douluo. In extreme cases, it was even highly possible for a Heretic God to descend upon the world.

Without the support of top-tier powerhouses at the Titled Douluo level, the stronger First Prince Snyder's strength and influence became, the less of a good thing it was.

The kingdom's cake was only so big. With so many people involved, how were those top-tier factions supposed to divide it? How could they satisfy their massive appetites!?

First Prince Snyder had gathered all the core elements of the perfect target! It was only a matter of time before he was dragged down by the other princes and princesses.

"Su Changge, bring the Murong Earldom to join us! I can promise on behalf of the First Prince that once he ascends the throne, you will be the true master of the Murong Earldom!"

"At that time, the Murong Earldom will no longer bear the name Murong, but will be surnamed Su."

Viscount Nairn extended his hands, his eyes steady and forceful, as if he had Su Changge completely figured out.

If it were anyone else, they might have truly knelt.

But who was Su Changge?

Not to mention that joining the First Prince's faction would define him as a target for concentrated fire, the price offered by the First Prince and Viscount Nairn was something Su Changge couldn't accept.

What "true master of the Earldom"? Wasn't he that already? He could change the name without spending a single cent! Was this man treating him like some naive fool?

"Please convey my thanks to the First Prince for his kindness, Viscount Nairn, but... Su has just arrived in the Royal Capital and is quite unfamiliar with everything."

"How about I take two days to settle in, and then I shall personally visit the First Prince to pay my respects?"

Su Changge revealed a faint smile, looking at Viscount Nairn with a chuckle.

Understanding the implication behind Su Changge's words, Viscount Nairn's face darkened instantly.

"You dare to refuse the First Prince!?"

"Su Changge, you... very well!"

"However, I must tell you that in this Royal Capital, no one can refuse the First Prince."

"You, and the Murong Earldom behind you, will pay the most painful price for your refusal today."

Since he had been rejected, Viscount Nairn naturally had no reason to stay. After throwing out a few harsh threats at Su Changge and casting a cold glare at the envoys of the other princes and princesses, he flicked his sleeves and left.

After Viscount Nairn departed, the envoys of the other princes and princesses clearly breathed a sigh of relief.

The biggest competitor was gone.

Now, all of them had a chance.

"Respected Lord Su Changge, I am the envoy of Prince Ente."

"Perhaps you are unaware, but Prince Ente is the nominal foster son of several Cardinals of the Spirit Hall branches within the kingdom. As a Spirit Master... you should understand the weight of the words 'Spirit Hall'."

"If you are willing to join the Third Prince's side, you will gain the friendship of every Spirit Hall branch within the kingdom. Furthermore... the Third Prince is willing to unite with several Cardinals to write a letter of recommendation for you, recommending that you go to Spirit City for further study."

Su Changge stared at the Third Prince's envoy, his gaze lowered.

Great! Another freeloader.

Further study in Spirit City sounded nice.

But he was eighteen, not six.

Even if he really went, those bishops in Spirit Hall wouldn't teach him any real skills.

Besides, as an eighteen-year-old man with a family to support, he couldn't bring himself to live a life of hardship in Spirit City.

"Next!"

"I am the envoy of the Seventh Princess. It is no secret that standing behind the Seventh Princess is none other than the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, one of the Seven Great Sects..."

Su Changge was no longer listening to what the Seventh Princess's envoy was saying.

Knowing that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan stood behind the Seventh Princess was enough.

Yu Xiaogang's own family—he had to swindle them in this high-stakes game, no matter what.

Over the next hour, Su Changge rejected the overtures of several princes' and princesses' envoys.

It wasn't until all the envoys had left that the courtyard where Su Changge stayed finally fell completely silent.

With this wave of visitors, he had gained a fifty or sixty percent understanding of the foundations and backgrounds of the many princes and princesses in the royal city, which saved him quite a bit of effort.

"Someone, go and investigate for me exactly how many adult princes and princesses the old king has, and among them... how many did not send envoys!"

"Find out their backgrounds, and do not attract the attention of outsiders."

Su Changge beckoned, and several Musket Cavalrymen immediately disguised themselves and departed.

For the next two days, Su Changge stayed holed up in the courtyard and never stepped out.

This left the many princes and princesses watching Su Changge somewhat confused.

What exactly was this controller of the Earldom from the southern border planning?

Was he waiting for a better price?

Or was he waiting for the right moment, simply wanting to avoid risks and wait to join the winning side?

Or did he have some other scheme?

After waiting for two days, Su Changge finally sorted out the current situation.

Among the many princes and princesses, he had found the most suitable "chess piece"!

The Thirteenth Princess, Rose!

The weakest princess, whose mother had died early, who had no kin to support her, and who was despised by many of the big shots in the royal city.

"Thirteenth Princess! You are truly lucky."

Su Changge looked up at the moonlight, his expression growing increasingly profound.

However, he did not know at this moment that while he had chosen to set his sights on the Thirteenth Princess, a big shot who had secretly arrived from Tiandou Imperial City had also set their sights on her.