lcionline Chapter 256 Father and Daughter and Father and Son
Chapter 256 Father and Daughter and Father and Son
"How disgusting, Father! Do you really allow him to covet me like this?" The girl turned around from the window, her Rococo-style skirt adorned with pink and blue bows dreamy and gorgeous.
Daisy's eyes widened. The thought of the foul-smelling, cowardly, and licentious king entrenched in the deep palace made her feel like vomiting.
How dare he ask to marry her?
To be his queen? She'd rather die.
“Aside from his bloodline, what about him resembles royalty? Even the throne was bestowed upon him by you, Father, wasn’t it? Throughout the entire country, who doesn’t know that you are the true power behind the Forest Empire?”
“Daisy, watch your words.” Tyne couldn’t deny that he felt quite pleased to hear his daughter say that, but even though not a fly could get into his castle, he still had to be careful.
He had been planning this for many years, and he couldn't let his guard down until the very last moment.
Daisy pouted and didn't continue, but said defiantly, "So Father, you must have refused for me, right? I don't want to go to the palace. I think I'll throw up if I get close to him."
"Of course we'll go to the palace." Tyne looked at his daughter's wide eyes and said without changing his expression, "Didn't we agree to attend the royal banquet with Commander Kong?"
Oh, yes.
Thinking of that refined and handsome face, and that perfectly proportioned and elegant figure, Daisy blushed, feeling as if pink bubbles were filling the room.
He was so outstanding, so handsome, and so gentle. He was also genuinely good to her.
Noticing his daughter's sudden change in mood, Tyne was a little worried: "Kong Yiche is young, but he shouldn't be underestimated. Are you sure he's interested in you?"
“Father! Are you questioning my charm?” Daisy said somewhat displeased, then her eyes lit up: “Commander Kong not only agreed to accompany me to the banquet, but also carefully selected a gift for me. What’s most thoughtful is that he even sent someone to ask me what color dress I plan to wear. It seems that my clothing must match mine.”
"If this isn't considered putting in effort, then what is? After all, we've only just met." Daisy felt her heart pounding with excitement, just like when she first met Kong Yiche and saw his smiling eyes looking at her; all the colors in the world seemed to disappear.
“Let’s get to know them a bit more. After all, you’re just starting out in social circles, and you won’t be an adult until next year. You still have time to choose carefully.” Tyne patted his daughter on the shoulder. “My daughter, Tyne Adler’s daughter, is good enough for anyone.”
Although the Kong family was also a preferred marriage partner, he was still somewhat uneasy.
The Kong family's child was simply too dazzling, with countless admirers chasing after him, the most famous of whom was the young lady from the now-defunct Ocean Empire.
Her unwavering devotion once captivated the attention of three great empires, but what a tragic end it brought.
Although he had no direct causal connection with the Kong family, it still made him feel vaguely uneasy.
The Kong family is undoubtedly a vicious beast with sharp claws and teeth, but as long as the Kong family is tamed, the entire forest empire will grovel at its feet.
"By the way, I heard that Kong Yiche has a sweetheart in the Ocean Empire, Daisy. Do you know her? He has humbled himself and waited for her for two years."
"Hmph." Daisy's mood soured at the mention of this. How could she not have heard of it? "She's just a fame-seeking female lord. Her family sounds powerful, but she's just a self-made general."
"Who hasn't been young? Rather than abandoning your family inheritance and running off to the Ocean Empire to fawn over them, why not stay in the Forest Empire? Choosing me is choosing you. Who would give up their entire treasury for a few gold coins?"
"Aren't you right, Father?"
"Hahahaha! As expected of my daughter." Tyne laughed smugly: "That old fox from the Kong family is extremely cunning, but unfortunately, he's still a bit naive after giving birth to his little fox. His fox tail is showing now."
"Kong Yiche's interest in you may well be his father's intention. It seems that the Kong family's wishes coincide with mine, but we still need to discuss who is in charge and who is subordinate."
Tyne looked solemnly at his beloved daughter, Daisy: "Do everything you can to win over Kong Yiche and make him submit to you. Your father will give you the entire empire as your dowry."
"Don't worry, leave it to our daughter!" Daisy winked, revealing a confident look.
Meanwhile, Kong Yiche looked at his elusive father with some helplessness: "Shouldn't you be in the army? Sending a message isn't enough; you have to come and see for yourself to be at ease?"
“After all, Lord Jiang Yu is currently meeting with friends in the Forest Empire, and I am indeed a little worried. You have also been impulsive before.” A hint of teasing flashed behind Kong Ling’s gold-rimmed glasses.
“I have made my choice between her and my family, and you are my witness.” Kong Yiche looked at his father. “I know what you are doing is extremely dangerous. It is not only my duty to help you, but also my honor.”
Kong Ling looked at her son with great satisfaction and pride.
“Daisy Adler is not as cunning as her father, and she is well protected by him, so I believe it won’t be too difficult for you.”
"Sorry to have to sacrifice your looks for now." Despite saying this, Kong Yiche didn't see a single bit of apology on his father's face.
"I've already promised Miss Daisy I'd accompany her to the palace banquet, and I'll do my best. Are there any other tasks, Father?"
"Just keep her company, but keep a respectable distance. Don't let her think she's determined to have you. You have a year to play along with her. Playing hard to get is the real poison. After all, you've experienced the futility of chasing after someone." Kong Ling was sharp-tongued, bringing up old grievances without giving her son any face.
“How can she compare to…” Kong Yiche frowned. “Father, please don’t bring up the past unless necessary. It’s bad for Lord Jiangyu’s reputation if it gets out.”
“She doesn’t want to be associated with me,” Kong Yiche said with a wry smile. “What I’m doing now can’t involve her either. I don’t want to draw Adler’s attention to her.”
"Heavens above, where did this lovesick fool come from!" Kong Ling sighed in exasperation.
"Don't worry about it. No wonder she looks down on you. She has a deadly weapon by her side. The world is kept in the dark, but do you and I not know? She'd be perfectly safe even if everyone in the world died. Worry about yourself."
Kong Ling snorted coldly and turned to walk outside.
Just before opening the door, he turned back and added, "When you see His Majesty at this banquet, don't just parrot what others say; try to feel it with your heart."
After saying that, he left quietly.
Kong Yiche carefully analyzed his father's last words. Although his father hadn't told him much or revealed the full picture of the plan to him as a precaution, he understood his father's meaning because they were of one mind.
His father worried that he was too young to act well, and that a superficial understanding might be his best protection. But he still needed to be prepared.