Chapter 440

The two were caught between a rock and a hard place.

"Did I not speak clearly? Go down first," said Imperial Consort Xiao.

"Yes!"

The two shuddered and returned directly to the crowd.

The grand hall fell silent once more.

Lan Lan Lite looked at her mother, her face filled with confusion.

If anyone in Norland understood Imperial Consort Xiao best, it was surely Lan Lan Lite.

In Lan Lan Lite's eyes, Imperial Consort Xiao was ruthless and heartless, never hesitating, always crushing threats in the cradle.

But now—the Third Prince of Norland stood before her, yet why was she acting so strangely?

Suddenly her eyes widened in horror: "Could Mother be injured? Yes—only this makes sense."

Thinking this, she stood up at once and said: "All matters to be discussed today shall be postponed and announced to the realm on another day."

"The date of the new king's ascension shall also be changed!"

Imperial Consort Xiao opened her eyes and glanced at Lan Lan Lite; her gaze softened. She rose without a word and walked straight toward the inner palace.

Most of the court felt utterly bewildered; this outcome left some utterly baffled.

Yet this outcome also stirred the minds of others, prompting them to consider switching allegiances.

"Imperial Consort Xiao must be giving us time—after all, too many are tied to the Third Prince of Norland. She doesn't wish to kill half the court at once, does she?"

"Perhaps it truly is so—but how should we choose?"

No one wished to die.

For some, the Norland Dynasty was already doomed; even the once-greatest Norland Sword Saint had fallen to Imperial Consort Xiao.

What could possibly turn the tide? Only the long-vanished First King of Norland returning to the world might reverse fate.

Yet others—firmly supported Jiang Li; they held fast to their inner faith in Norland.

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Jiang Li's residence.

"Come—eat! This is hotpot—dip the meat in for three swishes, then pull it out and dip it in sauce! So tender!"

"Your heart is truly large, Your Highness! General Lan Shi's fate is still unknown!"

"Our own futures may be uncertain too—how can you still have the appetite to eat?"

Long Long Lisha said: "Now Imperial Consort Xiao has also been taken to the palace—perhaps she's being interrogated?"

"Otherwise, let's run away!"

Jiang Li put down his bowl and said: "Run? Long Long Lisha, you could betray me—you could save your life."

Jiang Li's face carried a smile.

Long Long Lisha sprang to her feet at once: "Your Highness, how could you say such a thing? Since childhood, Long Long Lisha has been yours in life and in death!"