Thales continued talking to himself and interrupted him:

"But during this period of time, whether it was fighting with him, you, or even Xilai, I was exhausted and frustrated - I've had enough."

It's really enough.

Thales raised his head and looked directly at the Duke of South Bank.

"Especially after meeting with you today, I understand even more," the prince gritted his teeth, his eyes burning, "He will absolutely never listen to my advice."

At that moment, Zhan En had an ominous premonition.

"As your uncle said, Zhan, the strong, especially those in power, never have to and will not take the initiative to retreat."

Thales held his knees and slowly stood up.

"And I want to persuade him, or in other words, there is only one way to stop him."

only one.

Thales closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Zhan's eyelids twitched, and he stood up subconsciously: "Tales, we don't need..."

"That is to return to the Fuxing Palace," Thales opened his eyes, his gaze was firm, and his tone was decisive, "put on that damn nine-star crown as soon as possible."

Nine-star crown.

Zhan frowned slightly.

These words seemed to have some kind of magic power. When they were spoken, the whole room was as silent as a tomb.

Even the noise outside the window cannot penetrate.

It's very depressing.

Thales stood up straight and stared at Zhan.

"So, you have to understand, Jenn."

He retracted his finger and tapped his chest.

"I am Thales, and I am the second prince," he gritted his teeth and spoke word by word with great strength, "Tails... is going to be the king's shining star."

Zhan was surprised when he saw Thales like this for the first time.

“So, I don’t care who is sitting in your bullshit Duke Iris position, and I don’t care who is right or wrong in this dispute between you and Feder, and I don’t care who killed your father and his father.

Who is not interested..."

Zhan and Thales looked at each other and were startled.

"And the only thing I care about..."

Thales raised his finger, his eyes filled with anger and dissatisfaction.

"When all this is over, how much wealth can be left in the Emerald City? Let me take it to the Fuxing Palace in exchange for my——"

Speaking of this, Thales' eyes were cold.

He pointed to the top of his head:

"Future Crown?"

At that moment, Zhan En's expression changed slightly.

"But whether it was Xilai's unexpected behavior last night or your perfunctory response at the moment, I am very disappointed and angry."

Thales took a deep breath and gritted his teeth every word:

"If I worry about the deteriorating Emerald City, compromise with Xilai, and give you a clean slate, and let you, the son of a bitch, come out intact and regain power, and continue to live happily, then nothing has changed. I

I handed in a blank paper to Fuxing Palace...

"If I refuse to compromise and watch the economy of the Emerald City collapse under my rule, the South Coast Territory's rule is in chaos, and the wealthy City of Queens collapses, then what I will hand over to the Fuxing Palace will be a job that will be deducted from the beginning if it is wrong from beginning to end.

Red roll...

"Or worse, just imagine, if Xilai really digs out some incredible things and truth from Lausanne II, counterattacks me with reasonable evidence, and allows you to win with dignity... That's even better, I don't need anything.

Submit it, and tear up the test paper before returning to Fuxing Palace."

Contrary to his previous calmness, at this moment, every time the prince said a decisive word, Zhan En's expression inevitably became more solemn.

To this end, Duke Iris coughed and tried to lighten the atmosphere:

"Yes, your situation is indeed at a disadvantage when facing His Majesty, but you may not be at the end of your rope. Many knowledgeable people from all over the kingdom..."

"And do you know what these three situations have in common?" Thales unconsciously raised his voice.

Although he had countless confrontations with him, Zhan suddenly found that he didn't know how to react when faced with such a serious Thales.

"That's it," Thales took a deep breath and forced out an ugly but heart-wrenching smile, "No matter which one I choose, that damn crown will be farther and farther away from me."

"I can only sit in Sleepy City and watch him act recklessly on the throne and push the entire kingdom..."

"Tiles!" Zhan interrupted him sharply.

Thales raised his head suddenly!

"so!"

The prince spoke softly, but each word was as heavy as a thousand words:

"So I'm really, really fed up with it."

"I know," Zhan tried hard to explain, "but because of this, you can't let the Emerald City fall into his hands..."

But Thales ignored him.

He just walked to the door, turned around, and looked at Zhan sincerely.

"So, for the sake of what's going to happen next, I have to apologize: Jenn, I'm sorry, but I'm really, really sorry."

He closed his eyes and nodded slightly to apologize.

But Zhan smelled something amiss.

"What do you mean? What are you going to do?"

He left his seat and looked at Thales suspiciously.

Thales raised his head, smiled bitterly, and sighed helplessly.

"I admit that I cannot break your financial and governance trap in Emerald City, nor can I ignore the wishes of Fuxing Palace." The prince shook his head and admitted his powerlessness. "In this situation, everything I do is wrong, and Emerald City

The chaos is getting worse day by day. I have no time. I must..."

Zhan's brows are getting tighter and tighter:

"What are you going to do?"

Thales looked at Zhan.

"I know this is hard for you to accept. Me too, and I don't want to...even Xilai himself may not be so willing."

Zhan En's eyelids twitched:

"Who are you talking about?"

Thales shook his head haggardly:

"But he, my father will be satisfied, and I believe Emerald City will be too."

Zhan stepped forward quickly and came to Thales, suppressing his uneasiness and anger:

"What are you satisfied with? What are you going to do to Xilai!"

"You are unwilling to give in, and neither is my father, but Kevin Dill and the Bright Star Family can," Thales said with a bitter look, "I have decided that as long as Xilai and I get married, then the dilemma facing Emerald City...

…”

winter!

Before he finished speaking, the unsuspecting Thales felt his face go numb and stars appeared in front of his eyes!

He fell to the ground with a thud, feeling a buzzing in his ears, and the numbness on his cheekbone gradually turned into unbearable pain.

"You son of a bitch!"

Zhan En’s furious roar was deafening:

"impossible!"

Thales raised his upper body in pain and touched his cheek, which made him hiss in pain.

But he still insisted on speaking:

"I'm afraid that's not up to you. If Xilai knew this could save you, she wouldn't have resisted..."

boom!

Zhan punched him hard again, this time hitting Thales' face-protecting arm!

"how dare you!"
To be continued...