After Marrying a Vegetative Princess, I Went Crazy With Joy!

Chapter 265:

Chapter 265

“Thank you, Prince Yongle,” Li Xueyan replied with gratitude.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Observing Su Li's distant demeanor and being aware of his deep affection for Changle, Li Xueyan couldn't help but feel a pang of bitterness. She had long been aware of Prince Yongle's love for Changle and had quietly yearned for something more herself. However, she also recognized that being in Prince Yongle's proximity was already a privilege, even at a distance.

On the other hand, Su Li remained indifferent to Li Xueyan's feelings. Their connection was merely a chance encounter. In his eyes, Change was his cherished wife, and now that they had a child together, his love for her was unparalleled. He had no space in his heart for anyone else. It seemed best to conclude Li Xueyan's unreciprocated love sooner rather than later.

Meanwhile, within the Tibetan royal court, the various ethnic groups were apprehensive. They understood that they had been summoned by the feared Su Li, who had become a terror in the northwest. The last time he had taken action, he had reduced the population of the entire northwest by two-thirds.

This time, Su Li's meticulous gathering of these leaders left many anxious as they discussed the purpose behind his summons.

“Why has Su Li gathered us here this time? We are already remnants of various ethnic groups and pose no threat to him. What could he possibly want?”

“In my view, now that Su Li has become a king in the northwest, this region is under his rule. He must require capable people to serve him.”

“With the Han people Su Li brought with him, we will have our hands full indefinitely. As long as there is hope, it is sufficient for us.”

The group engaged in animated discussions. Before arriving at the Tibetan royal court, the astute leaders among the ethnic groups had already assessed the situation. They believed that Su Li would wait to make a significant move. After all, he had recently arrived in the northwest and needed the local population. There was no reason to provoke trouble with the remnants of the various ethnic groups. It made more sense for Su Li to require their assistance.

In essence, it was an invitation to submit. They had to come to terms with their disability to directly confront Su Li, especially with millions of people at his disposal. Even their disheveled remnants stood no chance against him. However, they were certain that when Su Li eventually passed away from old age, their opportunity would come.

The deep-seated hatred they harbored was not easily extinguished. The blood feud from the past, involving millions of people, was deeply ingrained in their hearts. They would never forget it, regardless of what occurred. The humiliation and grudges ran deep, and sooner or later, the Han people would face consequences.

For now, they were merely bidding their time, suppressing their resentment. But at that moment, one person voiced a terrifying thought, “What if... he intends to massacre all of us?”

The atmosphere immediately turned icy. Such a possibility was chilling. In Su Li's eyes, they were seen as wretched barbarians. Such an act was not beyond consideration to a ruthless individual like him. It would not be surprising at all. The last time Su Li came to this region, he had ruthlessly eliminated millions of people. He was a ruthless killer, and if he were to act again, even with just tens of thousands of people, he could effortlessly annihilate them. Even if a small group managed to escape, rebuilding their current numbers would be impossible without decades of recovery and growth.

Su Li, the ominous harbinger of death, seemed unlikely to offer them a chance. One senior member of the barbarian group tentatively suggested rebellion, but the incredulous looks of their companions swiftly silenced that idea. Rebel against Su Li? Were they so idle that they wished to shorten their own lives? After the last battle, the major tribes had suffered substantial losses, and few young and strong individuals remained. What could they hope to achieve even if they miraculously assembled a fighting force?

Attempting any maneuvers under the watchful eyes of the Han Chinese would simply provide Su Li with a pretext to slaughter them. It would be sheer folly even to contemplate such actions. Among the group, an old and highly respected man cleared his throat.

“Though Su Li is ruthless, he doesn't strike me as a fool. Killing us would only bring him trouble, and we have already surrendered,” he said.

“Su Li won't gain anything from killing us now, and it doesn't match his style,” another added.

“Now that we have surrendered, it's crucial for each tribe to keep a close watch on their members. We don't want to cause any trouble that could tarnish our reputation,” the elder continued.

His words resonated with the others, and they nodded in agreement, relieved that it was clear that killing them held no advantages for Su Li, especially when he needed manpower for his plans. They prepared gifts to offer Su Li when the time was right.

The older man nodded in agreement with the others. “The Han people have a saying, 'Don't hit a smiling person.' We, the Hu people, may have fallen this time, but we can wait a few decades,” he said.

“Agreed, we have many tribes among us, and we can gather valuable items to offer as a sign of our sincerity when the time comes,” another chimed in.

They knew they couldn't afford to make any foolish moves. Facing someone like Su Li, whose reputation extended far and wide, any misstep could lead to disastrous consequences. However, they also understood that Su Li wouldn't blindly trust their surrender. It was clear that, despite their submission, the Hu people wouldn't suddenly become innocent and obedient followers. They would remain cautious and vigilant.

The elderly man sighed lightly. The situation in the northwest had undergone a dramatic transformation. Su Li was sure to make significant moves soon. The region, with its desolate expanse of snow-capped mountains and surrounding deserts, once belonged to various Hu tribes but was now under the control of the formidable figure known as Su Li, the King of Yongle.