Balala the Magic Fairy

As the banquet progressed, King Xiang Liang and Prince Xiang Shaoyu's appreciation for Yan Lili gradually evolved into a subtle competition.

Both of them wanted to show their bravery and charm in front of Yan Lili in order to win her favor.

As a king, Xiang Liang naturally did not want to show weakness in front of anyone.

He stood up, walked to the center of the banquet, and suddenly raised the immortal weapon, the brave war drum in his hand. Suddenly, the drum sounded like thunder, shaking the entire palace.

Following the rhythm of the drum, Xiang Liang waved the war drum, showing his heroic demeanor as a king. The morale was high and everyone present felt his power and majesty.

Xiang Shaoyu was not willing to be outdone. He picked up his heavenly bow and arrow and walked to the square outside the palace.

He looked up at the sky, pulled the bowstring, and shot an arrow. The arrow cut through the sky and went straight into the clouds, as if it could touch the stars.

This arrow not only demonstrated his accuracy and power as a 'Sky Archer', but also showed Yan Lili his firm will to protect the heavens.

Seeing this, Prime Minister Xiang Zhuang also wanted to show his charm in front of Yan Lili.

He drew out his 'Sword of Honor', and the blade shone brightly in the sun.

He danced with his sword, his sword skills were sharp yet elegant, and every sword strike revealed the firmness and loyalty of an honorable swordsman.

The performances of the three people brought the atmosphere of the banquet to a climax, but at the same time made some ministers in the court feel uneasy.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, and Your Excellency the Prime Minister, today's banquet is to welcome Fairy Yan, not to showcase personal bravery." An elderly minister stepped forward and said.

There was a hint of worry in his voice.

Other ministers also echoed.

Seeing this, Yan Lili stood up, her voice gentle but powerful.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, and Prime Minister, Lily feels deeply honored to receive your kindness."

"However, the purpose of Lily's trip is to learn and practice, not to cause disputes. I hope we can put aside these meaningless competitions."

/

After the banquet, Xiang Shaoyu couldn't calm down for a long time.

He returned to his bedroom and sat alone in the dim light, his eyes flashing with complex thoughts.

He was struggling inside; his desire for Yan Lili and his ambition for the throne were intertwined, and ultimately converged into a dangerous idea.

He assassinated his own father, Xiang Liang, seized the throne, and took Yan Lili for himself.

Xiang Shaoyu knew that such a plan was full of risks. If it failed, he would not only lose everything, but might even lose his life.

But he also knew that if he didn't take action, he would never get everything he wanted.

He began to secretly contact ministers and generals who were dissatisfied with Xiang Liang's rule.

Many of them were dissatisfied with some of Xiang Liang's policies, and with Xiang Shaoyu's instigation, they soon formed a group.

They planned to launch a coup while Xiang Liang was sleeping.

Xiang Shaoyu's plan was carried out in extreme secrecy. He didn't even tell anyone, including his confidants.

However, on the eve of Xiang Shaoyu's action, Yan Lili unexpectedly appeared in his bedroom.

Her eyes were calm and deep, as if she could see through Xiang Shaoyu's heart.

"Your Highness, I heard something about you." Yan Lili's voice was calm and powerful, with a hint of scrutiny in her eyes.

Xiang Shaoyu was shocked. He didn't expect Yan Lili to know all this.

He tried to hide his panic, but his voice was trembling.

"Fairy Yan, you misunderstood, I didn't..."

Yan Lili interrupted him.

"Your Highness, I know what you desire in your heart, but I also know that power and desire often blind people's eyes. I hope you can think twice before you act."

/

There was a gleam of ruthlessness in Xiang Shaoyu's eyes. He didn't expect that Yan Lili would directly expose his plan.

He knew that there was no way out now, and the only way to realize his ambition was to go all out.

"Fairy Yan, you are indeed smart, but you know too much." Xiang Shaoyu's voice turned cold and his eyes revealed murderous intent.

Yan Lili's heart sank; she knew she was in danger.

But she did not panic, but calmly analyzed the situation.

"Xiang Shaoyu, do you think you can cover up your crime by killing me?"

There was a hint of sarcasm in Yan Lili's voice.

"Your behavior has aroused the suspicion of many people. Do you think you can hide it from the world?"

Xiang Shaoyu sneered. He didn't intend to waste any more words with Yan Lili.

He waved his hand to signal the guards in secret to take Yan Lili down.

However, at this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the palace.

A group of soldiers loyal to King Xiang Liang rushed in and quickly took control of the situation.

It turned out that after Prime Minister Xiang Zhuang learned of Xiang Shaoyu's plan, he immediately informed the king and mobilized loyal soldiers to protect him.

Xiang Shaoyu's face turned extremely ugly. He didn't expect that his plan would be exposed.

He turned around and tried to run, but it was too late.

King Xiang Liang walked into the bedroom under the escort of soldiers.

His face was gloomy and his eyes were full of disappointment and anger.

"Xiang Shaoyu, you actually dared to murder your own father and seize the throne. You are truly a traitor!" There was a tremor in Xiang Liang's voice.

He never expected that his son would do such a thing.

Xiang Shaoyu was escorted by soldiers to Xiang Liang. His face was pale and his body was trembling slightly.

He knew he had no way to escape, but he still refused to give up.

"Father, I...I just want to get everything I want." Xiang Shaoyu's voice was filled with a hint of despair.

Xiang Liang snorted coldly, without a trace of mercy in his voice.

"For your own selfish desires, you betrayed your family and killed your own father. You are no longer worthy of being a member of the Xiang family."

In the end, Xiang Shaoyu was stripped of his status as a prince and sentenced to death.

/

On the day Xiang Shaoyu was sentenced to death, the entire Man Country was shrouded in a heavy atmosphere.

People flocked to the execution ground to witness this historic moment.

However, just as the execution was about to begin, an unexpected figure appeared.

Xiang Xiaoyu.

Xiang Shaoyu's son.

A boy, only eighteen years old, walked into the execution ground with a firm look in his eyes and steady steps.

His appearance surprised everyone present.

According to the tradition of the Man's Country, it is normal for men to become pregnant and give birth to children, and Xiang Xiaoyu was born after Xiang Shaoyu drank the water of the Zimu River when he was young.

Xiang Xiaoyu was raised by Xiang Shaoyu.

Although Xiang Shaoyu had ambition and desire for power, he always had a deep love for his son.

"Father!" There was a slight tremor in Xiang Xiaoyu's voice, but his eyes revealed determination and courage.

Xiang Shaoyu looked at his son with mixed feelings.

"Xiao Yu, why are you here?" Xiang Shaoyu's voice was a little hoarse.

/

Xiang Xiaoyu stood in the center of the execution ground, his eyes were firm and clear, and his voice was unusually calm.

"Father, I know you have committed an unforgivable mistake, but as your son, I cannot watch you being tortured."

There was a hint of firmness in Xiang Xiaoyu's voice, and his eyes were looking directly at Xiang Shaoyu.

There was a complex flash in Xiang Shaoyu's eyes. He looked at his son and a warm feeling surged in his heart, but was immediately overwhelmed by the impending fate.

"Xiao Yu, why are you doing this? I have no face to face my ancestors, so why should you take risks for me?" There was a hint of helplessness in Xiang Shaoyu's voice.

Xiang Xiaoyu shook his head and took out the jade pendant from his arms. The jade pendant was engraved with exquisite dragon and phoenix patterns and emitted a faint light.

"Father, this jade pendant was given to me by you when I was born. It represents the blood connection between us."

A hint of determination flashed in Xiang Xiaoyu's eyes.

"Today, I am willing to use it to buy you a chance of survival."

Xiang Liang watched this scene from the side, and he felt mixed emotions.

He knew that according to the rules of the Man's Country, Xiang Shaoyu's crime was unforgivable, but when facing his grandson, his heart couldn't help but soften.

"Xiaoyu, what are you..."

There was a slight tremor in Xiang Liang's voice as he looked at the jade pendant in Xiang Xiaoyu's hand.

He had passed it to Xiang Shaoyu personally, and now it was passed to Xiang Xiaoyu.

Xiang Xiaoyu turned to face Xiang Liang, with a hint of pleading in his eyes.

"Grandpa, I know my request may be too presumptuous, but I am willing to use all my cultivation and everything in the future in exchange for my father's life."

There was a hint of firmness in Xiang Xiaoyu's voice.

Xiang Liang was silent for a moment, his eyes wandering between Xiang Xiaoyu and Xiang Shaoyu, and finally, he sighed deeply.

"Xiao Yu, I feel your filial piety."

There was a hint of heaviness in Xiang Liang's voice.

"But Xiang Shaoyu's crime cannot be offset by simple filial piety. However, I can give you a chance."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Xiang Xiaoyu's eyes.

"What chance, Grandpa?"

Xiang Liang's gaze grew deep, and there was a hint of determination in his voice.

/

Xiang Liang's gaze finally fell on Yan Lili. He knew that the root cause of this tragedy lay in the fight for Yan Lili.

He took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

"Xiao Yu, you are willing to give up everything for your father, which proves your filial piety and courage. However, Xiang Shaoyu's crime must be punished. However, I will give you a chance, a chance to save your father."

Xiang Xiaoyu's eyes were full of anticipation. He held the jade pendant tightly, waiting for Xiang Liang's next words.

Xiang Liang continued, "Yan Lili, your arrival has caused this dispute. I will give you a choice. If you are willing to marry me and become the queen, I will pardon Xiang Shaoyu's death sentence and give him the opportunity to go into exile."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Yan Lili's face turned pale. She didn't expect Xiang Liang to put forward such a condition.

Her eyes wandered between Xiang Xiaoyu and Xiang Shaoyu, her heart full of contradictions and struggles.

Xiang Xiaoyu's hand, holding the jade pendant tightly, trembled slightly. He knew how difficult this decision was for Yan Lili.

He turned to Yan Lili, his voice low and firm: "Lili, your choice should not be forced by anyone. Whatever your decision is, I will respect it."

Yan Lili took a deep breath. She knew that this decision would change everyone's fate.

She slowly walked towards Xiang Liang, her eyes firm: "Your Majesty, I am willing to accept your proposal, but there is one condition."

There was a flash of surprise in Xiang Liang's eyes. He didn't expect Yan Lili to put forward such conditions.

Yan Lili continued, "Before I become the queen, I need some freedom to complete my training journey. During this time, I hope you can keep your promise and pardon Xiang Shaoyu."