Long Live the Emperor, Minus Me (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 168
His prediction seemed to be unfolding smoothly. After all, the conflict centered around the Grand Duke was gradually worsening.
Fortunately, the threats appeared to have been mere words, as no actual assassination attempts emerged. Had the Acting Governor been assassinated, the blame would have fallen squarely upon them.
Yet, though he remained physically safe, his political standing seemed to have deteriorated beyond repair.
Although Sharkel himself—who had stolen the documents and sent them to others—had kept silent, it was discovered that the very documents which had sparked the trend of blackmail letters had originated from the Grand Duke.
Whether there existed irrefutable evidence or he had simply been too intimidated to refute it, the matter had already become accepted as fact. Consequently, even the numerous other blackmail letters whose senders remained unidentified were now being attributed to the Grand Duke.
Up to this point, there would have been no issue.
After all, Sharkel held absolutely no interest in the Carthian nobles squabbling and scheming amongst themselves.
However, he deeply regretted that their discontent had escalated into public opinion questioning the Governor’s judgment for appointing “such a swindler” as Acting Governor.
Thus, he opened the second silk pouch.
「Raid the Grand Duke’s villa in Dunkel Province, arrest and detain those inside.」
“…What on earth is this?”
The first pouch had already been incomprehensible, but the note inside the second pouch was even more baffling. Who on earth could possibly be at the Grand Duke’s villa?
Nevertheless, his body obediently followed the command. He selected his most agile men and formed a special assault unit.
Since swift action was required, he ended up taking the exact same subordinates he had brought previously when capturing the royal family.
Knowing his destination would inevitably provoke the Grand Duke’s opposition, he entrusted the capital’s affairs to Mesra, the second-in-command of the Nikal tribe, and headed for Dunkel Province.
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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