Under night, people are still coming and going on the bustling streets.
Ai Shuang walked along the street and went straight to a shop.
This is the property of their "Bedoson Family". Even Ai Shuang can enter directly without making an appointment.
As soon as we entered, we were greeted by sharp-eyed staff.
"Miss Ai Shuang, you have been waiting for a long time for the private room on the top floor."
"good!"
Ai Shuang nodded and went straight up the stairs without asking the staff member to lead the way.
The private room on the top floor is a special room not open to the public. It is mainly used to receive VIPs or discuss matters inside.
During the short journey to the top floor, Ai Shuang was still thinking, why did the third uncle call him over so late?
His third uncle, named Roger, has always regarded Ai Shuang and Mi Li as his own because he has no children.
I still remember that every time my third uncle came over when I was young, he would bring many gifts to her and her sister.
Later, as she grew up and worked in the royal family, she had less time to interact with her. In addition, her third uncle was busy taking care of the family business, so it was good to see her two or three times in a year.
However, these days, because she helped Lin Xi inquire about the whereabouts of the elves, and because her third uncle happened to be in this city, she had more contact with them.
During the day, she met her third uncle. Unexpectedly, at night, her third uncle sent someone to find her.
Arriving at the top floor, Ai Shuang opened the door of the private room and saw the middle-aged man sitting inside.
"Third uncle!"
"Ai Shuang, come!"
Ai Shuang walked into the room and was surprised to find that in addition to her third uncle, there were two middle-aged men, both of whom were core members of the family.
Looking at the atmosphere, there must be something going on.
After Ai Shuang greeted everyone, she found a seat and sat down.
"Ai Shuang, I asked you to come here so late because I want to know something from you." Roger had a frown on his face as he spoke.
"Third uncle, what trouble did you encounter?"
Ai Shuang guessed that it was probably about "elves".
"Ai Shuang, have you seen Her Majesty the Queen in the Imperial City?" Roger asked carefully choosing his words.
Ai Shuang was obviously stunned and didn't understand why the third uncle would ask such a question, but she still nodded: "Before coming here, His Majesty also announced that I should come to the palace to understand some situations.
"What did Her Majesty the Queen tell you?" Roger asked eagerly.
Ai Shuang was stunned again, and this time she didn't answer immediately.
"Is it inconvenient to answer?" Roger softened his tone.
"Her Majesty the Queen asked me if I had ever heard of the 'Elf Kingdom', and also asked me about my previous trip to the 'Sleeping Forest'."
While answering, Ai Shuang became more and more suspicious.
"Is there anyone else?" Roger asked, looking over with eagerness in his eyes.
Ai Shuang recalled for a while and then said: "I seem to have asked about the destruction of the capital of the 'Aluoka Empire'."
As soon as he said this, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became depressing.
Ai Shuang couldn't help but become nervous: "Uncle Third, did something happen?"
"Ai Shuang, it's about the rise and fall of the family. My third uncle will tell you directly." Roger suddenly became serious.
Ai Shuang listened quietly, her palms involuntarily holding the edge of the table.
"You must have heard that the collapse of the 'Aluoka Empire' was actually overthrown by the increasingly powerful 'Jessolo Family'."
Ai Shuang nodded, this is an open secret.
"Based on this experience, what do you think our Majesty the Queen will think?" Roger's voice gradually lowered.
Ai Shuang was stunned.
She had never thought about this before.
Roger continued: "In our 'Luowu Empire', there are also very powerful families, and our 'Bedoson Family' is second to none. What do you think Her Majesty the Queen will think of our family?"
Ai Shuang suddenly felt a chill on her back.
She thought of the scene when she met Her Majesty the Queen in the palace. She didn't think anything of it at the time, but now that she thought about it, Her Majesty the Queen seemed really different from before.
If there is really any difference, there seems to be an extra layer of temptation.
At that time, I and Mr. Zuo Ge expressed their opinions, while Her Majesty the Queen watched quietly from the side.
"No way! Her Majesty the Queen is so kind and wise, and we, the Bedoson Family, are loyal to the royal family!" Ai Shuang said hurriedly.
"Ai Shuang!" Roger suddenly emphasized, "You are not a child anymore. What the royal family cares about is not whether our family is loyal, but whether we have the ability to threaten the imperial power!"
Ai Shuang suddenly felt cold hands and feet because she realized that the current "Bedoson Family" indeed had the possibility of endangering the imperial power.
Not to mention how popular she is as an army instructor, Grandpa Pace's influence in the entire empire alone is enough to command many people.
If there were no neighbor example of the "Aroca Empire", perhaps the Luowu Empire would remain the same as before.
But the problem is that the current "Aroca Empire" has perished.
"Ai Shuang, now the royal family has started to attack our family."
Roger's sudden words made Ai Shuang's face change greatly.
"Members who hold important positions in the family have been dispatched one after another in the past two days, and the royal family's attitude towards our family has changed even more."
"Third uncle, is this your current guess, or..."
"Although the royal family has not announced it to the public, such an obvious suppression has made clear its attitude towards our family. This is just the beginning. I am worried about the future of our family."
When Roger said this, his brows were already knitted together.
Ai Shuang said hurriedly: "Isn't there Grandpa Pace?"
Pace is the dean of the Luowu Empire Academy, and he has a very important position.
"Just now, I received news from my family that the former vice-president has been appointed as the dean of the training institute."
"How could that happen?" Ai Shuang suddenly stood up from her seat.
She was fine before leaving the imperial city. Why did she feel like the sky was falling in just a few days?
"The matter is already in front of us, but it has not been exposed in person yet. The royal family does not allow it to become the second 'Aluoka Empire'. What I am worried about now is that subsequent troubles will follow one after another."
"Following trouble?"
"I'm not sure. I'm just guessing that maybe it won't be long before our 'Bedoson Family' will face a joint confrontation with other families. The royal family will adopt a conciliatory attitude. However, treating the symptoms rather than the root cause will only intensify this kind of targeting."
After a pause, Roger added: "Or, perhaps, an important figure in our family suddenly makes some mistakes, which will not only ruin his reputation, but may also face imprisonment, and the royal family may be generous in pardoning him.
And then they used subtle tricks to force us to voluntarily give up our power."
"What mistake did you make?" Ai Shuang asked reflexively.
Roger smiled bitterly: "That depends on what mistakes the royal family wants us to make!"
Ai Shuang is not an idiot. Although she doesn't like conspiracy and frame-up, she has not heard of similar things since she holds an official position in the royal family.
The frame-up among colleagues is hard to guard against. If this frame-up comes from the royal family, it would be simply...
"Right now, the royal family doesn't dare to take things too far because they are afraid of forcing us to do something beyond their control."
"Uncle Third, what do you need me to do?" Ai Shuang's expression became serious.
"There is a letter here, take a look at it first." Roger handed over an envelope.
Ai Shuang discovered that this was actually a letter written by her father. The content of the letter was very simple, asking her to find a reason to resign from the official position.
"Ai Shuang, I'm calling you here this time. In addition to telling you these things, I have one more thing I want to ask you!"
"Third uncle, tell me!"
"Can you take me to meet your friends?"
Ai Shuang was stunned when she heard this. She knew that the third uncle was referring to Lin Xi and those people.
The next morning.
After having breakfast, Lin Xi and others were preparing to walk around, mainly to relax with Huang Quan.
Although the great revenge was avenged, it still brought back painful memories, so I had to find something to divert my attention.
"Sister Huang Quan, that shop is really interesting. I'll take you there!" Bai Yueguang took Huang Quan's arm and was very affectionate.
The twins, Clem and Cresha, followed closely. They were still a little panicked when they saw the unfamiliar faces on the street.
On the contrary, Xixi was the most active, wandering around here and there. After a while, she was turned away by Ye Ye and Ye Chen and disappeared.
Huang Quan wasn't worried, after all, Ye Ye and Ye Chen were very powerful, and besides, they couldn't run very far.
"You go first!"
Lin Xi suddenly stopped, and his consciousness spotted Ai Shuang and a middle-aged man rushing over.
Obviously, we are here to find them!
During this period, Ai Shuang helped a lot and fully embodied the saying: It's easy to do things with people!
With Ai Shuang's help, seven elves have been found. They were temporarily placed in a shop before Lin Xi had time to meet them.
When Ai Shuang and her third uncle came to Spider Magic Cheng, they happened to see Lin Xi waiting outside.
Ai Shuang had learned many times about Lin Xi's abilities, so he didn't find it strange.
"Your Excellency Lin Xi!"
After Ai Shuang's brief introduction, Roger spoke first.
To be honest, he was shocked at this moment. Did the green-skinned young man in front of him really have such terrifying strength and methods?
Moreover, based on his speculation based on the available information, this young man is likely to be related to the "Elf Kingdom" that emerged not long ago.
Roger's idea is very simple. He wants to establish friendly relations with the "Elven Kingdom" through the relationship between Ai Shuang and Lin Xi.
I believe that even the "Luowu Empire" will pay special attention to this new force that has just emerged.
For the future and safety of the family, Roger wanted to find a big tree for the family to shelter from the wind and rain. It happened that they helped find several elves. Maybe through this, there would be a breakthrough.
"Do you want to cooperate with the 'Elf Kingdom'?"
After hearing the meaning of the other party's words, Lin Xi asked directly.
Roger quickly winked at Ai Shuang. He felt that it would be more natural for Ai Shuang, an acquaintance of his, to speak out.
"Your Excellency Lin Xi, our family is actually planning to expand its business overseas." Ai Shuang didn't know how to speak.
The corners of Lin Xi's mouth curved up and she asked, "Do you know about the 'Elf Kingdom'?"
Ai Shuang looked at Lin Xi in shock.
Her understanding of the "Elf Kingdom" only stopped at its name, and she only learned about this name recently.
"Do you want to know about the 'Elf Kingdom'?" Lin Xi asked another question.
Before Ai Shuang could react, Roger on the side hurriedly said: "Of course we want to know more!"
"Well, you have helped me find several elves, who can be considered friends of the 'Elf Kingdom'. I can take you there." Lin Xi said with a smile.
The Elf Kingdom has just been established, and a lot of things need to be developed. It would be great if we could establish business relationships with a family!
"Is that okay?" Roger's eyes gleamed with excitement.
His original plan was to first find out information about the "Elf Kingdom" and then consider subsequent cooperation.
Unexpectedly, the result exceeded expectations and I could go directly.
"It just so happens that I have to go back. If you are willing, you can leave today." Lin Xi said again.
"Excuse me, what do I need to prepare and pay attention to?" Roger asked hurriedly.
"You don't need to prepare anything. When you get to the 'Elf Kingdom', someone will tell you what to pay attention to." After a pause, Lin Xi asked, "How many are you planning to go?"
"Excuse me, how many can we go?" Roger asked carefully.
"Not too much, my magic journey doesn't have much room."
"Then it's me and Ai Shuang!" Roger quickly turned to look at Ai Shuang, "Ai Shuang, what do you mean?"
What can Ai Shuang say? Third uncle agreed so enthusiastically, how can she say no?
"If I have time now, I would like to see the elves you found." Lin Xi said.
Roger hurriedly expressed his position: "I have time, I have time!"
They came to an inn, and because it was also the property of the "Bedoson Family", the seven elves were settled well.
The seven elves each have their own characteristics in appearance, and all have long and pointed ears.
Seeing Lin Xi and others, the seven elves were obviously wary.
Lin Xi noticed that these seven elves had yoke of slavery around their necks. This should be the reason why they stayed here honestly.
Of course, this shackles has nothing to do with the "Bedoson Family", it was just like this when they found it.
"Don't be nervous!"
Lin Xi waved her arm lightly.
After hearing a few "clicks", the shackles of slavery were broken and scattered on the ground.
This move not only stunned the seven elves, but Roger who was standing by had his eyes widened.
A question echoed in Roger's mind: What just happened?
Those are enslavement shackles with powerful effects. Only special keys can open them. If they are forcibly broken, the shackles will only explode.
Before Roger could recover from his surprise, Lin Xi's next words made him stunned again.
Lin Xi looked at the seven elves in front of him and directly revealed his identity: "I am the Elf King of the Elf Kingdom. Now I will give you protection. You can choose to settle down and live in the Elf Kingdom, or you can choose to leave freely!"
Roger was confused on the spot.
What?
What did you hear?
Elf King?
This person in front of me is actually the Elf King?
Did you hear it correctly?
Roger hurriedly looked at Ai Shuang. At this moment, Ai Shuang also had the same confused expression.
The seven elves opposite looked at Lin Xi blankly.
The room felt a little cold for a while.
Lin Xi didn't know what to say at this scene, so she stretched out her hand and directly summoned the spirit.
As a blue portal appeared, Nia, the water elf, and Reili, the wood elf, were summoned.
At this moment, everyone in the room was collectively petrified!