Chapter 764 - 765 The Prince is Deposed (1)_1
A single phrase, low and pleasing, instantly melted the frostiness etched on the maiden’s face.
Although the frostiness was gone, she remained unswerving. Unable to resist a smirk, she said, "You ought to know that even a demonic person like Tianjizi can’t harm me. No one in this world can hurt me if I refuse to be hurt."
Her words were not a fabrication, which Nangong Yi believed wholly. But he couldn’t bear to see her brave the dragon’s lair and tiger’s den, even if he knew she would emerge unscathed, even if he knew she had a chance of succeeding. He’d rather risk his own life to fight them with swords and spears than see her face any threat, however minuscule.
"Wei’er, should I handle this matter? As a man, I should be the one dealing with it. I’ll find a way to force Tuoba Kui to surrender!"
Nangong Yi pleaded earnestly, "If neither of us can handle this, then you can intervene. Does that sound fair?"
Given that the man had put it in such a manner, Cai Wei had no choice but to agree, "Alright, but you must promise me one thing. If we conquer Qinlun City tomorrow, there’ll be no massacre, no innocent lives taken. The Meng slaves should be appeased with reasoning and empathy. They will surrender willingly. For the rebels who refuse surrender, you can imprison them first and deal with them after we’ve reclaimed most of Lingbei’s territory."
"Madam, your husband has taken note!"
The man agreed readily, for it was dangerous to incite the little girl’s anger had he refused her again. Thus, he acceded obediently.
After spending some more time together, the two went to sleep, wrapped in each other’s arms...