Sister, I'm the Queen This Life (330 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 175
The important matters had all been discussed in the negotiation chamber. The conversation between King Philippe IV and Grand Duke Yuldenburg at the dinner table consisted only of pleasantries and trivialities. Yet the ill will from the negotiations could not be entirely concealed.
“The greatest virtue of a sovereign is surely, as taught by Gon of Yessak, to be strict with oneself while benevolent toward those around them.”
It was a veiled remark from Grand Duke Yuldenburg. His austere gray eyes simultaneously observed the glass of strong liquor in Philippe IV’s hand, Princess Auguste pulled excessively close to him, and the enormous emerald ring gleaming on her finger.
It was as if his gaze silently reproached, “Do you even realize how many soldiers could be fully equipped if you sold just that one emerald ring?” Yet Philippe IV did not so much as blink, replying shamelessly.
“You are absolutely right. Frugality and thrift are indeed the greatest virtues of a Yesap ruler.”
Princess Auguste added with a smile,
“Frugality and thrift must be practiced as naturally as breathing, anywhere and anytime—whether in preparation for battle or war. If a sovereign is capable and meticulous, they can surely achieve the best results with minimal expenditure, can they not?”
It was a sharp rebuke: don’t expect extra war funds; make do with what you have, and if you fail, it’s simply because you’re incompetent. At the sight of Grand Duke Yuldenburg’s contorted expression, Prince Alfonso, who had sat silently like an empty rice sack borrowed and placed there, finally spoke up as the one offering relief troops.
“I believe war possesses a special aspect: it compels subordinates to risk their very lives for their nation and sovereign. If those who sacrifice themselves aren’t met with unstinting and lavish gratitude, who would step forward for their sovereign, their nation, or their people?”
Princess Auguste shot Prince Alfonso a fierce glare—clearly unable to, or rather, not even attempting to hide her resentment. Though she had been sarcastic even in front of Grand Duke Yuldenburg, she had never been this outright rude.
Prince Alfonso’s mood, already soured by the earlier use of Ratanese, deteriorated further.
Meanwhile, Grand Duke Yuldenburg smiled and supported Prince Alfonso’s point.
“Once morale is broken, it’s impossible to recover; once trust is shattered, restoring it demands a tremendous price—perhaps even an impossible one. Since you intend to bestow grace anyway, you might as well do it grandly; your renown would then echo throughout the Central Continent, no, the entire Yesap world.”
Philippe replied with a smooth face.
“Those are wise words indeed. I shall consider them.”
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
I’m still curious of what Alphonso meant by the last chapter
I’m still curious of what Alphonso meant by the last chapter
So Alphonso is misunderstanding now?