Meng Qian's arrest immediately sparked heated discussions right after she was taken away. No one could have anticipated such a shocking scandal to break out right after a meal.
The brilliant painter suddenly fell from grace, revealing dirty dealings behind the façade of a supposedly enviable life.
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This revelation caused a national sensation. Jiang Yang, still grappling with negative publicity from his alleged marriage scam, was suddenly implicated in a murder case overnight. People fervently debated his role in this incident.
Fang Yan's arrest was a bullet shot directly at them, catching Meng Qian and Jiang Yang off gua...
2023-12-24 02:00:57 +0000 UTC View Post"Wolf-hearted and treacherous, just like his father." An Na pocketed the check, instructing the chef to prep ingredients. Walking back with Nie Jia to the hall, she glanced upstairs and asked in a hushed tone, "Do you have any plans? Should I confront him on your behalf?"
"No need for you to bother. If Jiang Yang wants to keep...
2023-12-24 02:00:54 +0000 UTC View PostHuo Qing fretted about Nie Jia's health and entered the operating room without permission, spotting a young man squatting against the wall, apparently dozing off with his knees bent, head resting on them. Exhausted nurses lay on the floor asleep.
"Su Su?" Huo Qing approached, kneeling before Nie Jia and calling soft...
2023-12-24 02:00:51 +0000 UTC View Post"What... Sivak?"
"Wait! That voice—Matthew? How did you end up here? Could it be one of your sisters took on your appearance?"
Caught in a fishing net, Rhaegar struggled to peer at Matthew through the mesh.
Matthew chuckled, "Seems like your sisters left a deep impression on you."
Meanwhile, the net continued...
2023-12-23 23:10:50 +0000 UTC View PostRhaegar's expression shifted.
He wore a grim look: "We're family, no need for such absolute words, Lilith. We could negotiate about the issue of offspring— I can provide some genetic material. I've heard of the rapid development in the Blood Flag Kingdom these years. I presume you've mastered more advanced means of reproduction b...
2023-12-23 23:10:39 +0000 UTC View Post"It's impossible!" Zeller declared firmly.
The Minotaur shrugged, "Well, I don't know. Right now, it's all over Bigfoot City. Even Rhaegar's death is being narrated vividly."
Curiously, Matthew inquired, "How did he die?"
Little Patton chimed in, "They say he was skewered from head to toe, like a kebab."
"The cu...
2023-12-23 23:10:30 +0000 UTC View Post"Wait, Rhaegar got caught?" Matthew felt a rush of disbelief, but on second thought, it seemed plausible.
He quickly scanned this vision, finding few related images. Rhaegar's face wasn't among them; instead, there were conflicting statements from the Bru Tribe and the Blood Flag Kingdom.
But this world event ...
2023-12-23 23:09:54 +0000 UTC View PostFinishing the letter, Matthew couldn't help but smile.
Lumiere was quite a genius—thinking to have a necromancer collect the numerous homeless bodies.
In a way, it's a solution to the problem, though whether it grants them peace is uncertain.
He recalled.
Apple Avenue was a prosperous road, connecting the Ea...
2023-12-23 23:09:43 +0000 UTC View Post"The Demon Stone?" Upon hearing this term, Lord Lynn became immediately interested, curious as he inquired, "Do you know why it's called that?"
The aged miner dared not conceal and promptly began explaining.
This peculiar ore was unearthed from a mine within the royal domain. In...
2023-12-23 18:36:30 +0000 UTC View PostHarof's words instantly stirred the wizards' enthusiasm.
This was the Crown of Sun, the highest honor in the wizarding world. Whoever obtained it would be etched in history, becoming the next highly anticipated magical star. And now, this opportunity lay right before them!
Raphael and the o...
2023-12-23 18:36:09 +0000 UTC View Post"Finally done!"
Lynn sighed in relief as he stepped out of the realm of magic. Manipulating these 'legendary' wizards wasn't an easy feat.
However, this gathering had provided him with a wealth of information about high-level wizards.
Firstly, it seemed that a wizard's maximum potential, relying ...
2023-12-23 18:35:53 +0000 UTC View PostThe discussion about legends didn't last long. Due to the lack of information, Lynn didn't dare delve too deeply into this topic and swiftly changed the subject.
"Based on my speculation, Aila might have abandoned her physical form and exists in an energy body..."
2023-12-23 18:35:46 +0000 UTC
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Seeing Harof's displeasure, Bohr couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"It seems you've encountered some trouble?"
"This trouble isn't just ours." Aurora seized the moment, speaking pointedly. "The Empire and the Holy Church threaten the existence of all wizards....
2023-12-23 18:35:39 +0000 UTC View PostBeethoven had just returned to Vienna from Heiligenstadt, and in recent times, his hearing problems had worsened to the point where he could barely understand anything even if someone shouted into his ears.
For a musician, there couldn't be anything more dreadful. Amidst this anxiety, Beethoven suffered severe diarrhea. Consulting a doctor, he decided to lea...
2023-12-23 02:34:52 +0000 UTC View PostAccording to Lucien's later description of the two British counter-espionage organizations in his memoirs, both the Sixth Army Intelligence and the Royal Anti-Espionage Investigation Group were not particularly adept at effective espionage techniques - at least not initially. Their lack of expertise in this area often led them to miss crucial points in ...
2023-12-23 02:34:47 +0000 UTC View Post"Calculating the timing, there should have been some progress on their end." Joseph wasn't overly surprised by this news. He knew the initial breakthrough in steel refining was actually achieved by the British. Even though historically it seemed to have occurred a bit later, since the French had succeeded earlier, inspired by their success—though L...
2023-12-23 02:34:43 +0000 UTC View Post"The bunch of wretches from the Textile Guild are utterly hopeless!" Bill Langley, Britain's largest steel manufacturer, couldn't contain his fury upon learning about the concessions made by the Textile Guild to the French. He turned to his friend, the Tory Member of Parliament Henry Bolton, and exclaimed, "Look at this, in all our trade with Europe, these...
2023-12-23 02:34:39 +0000 UTC View PostWith direct support from the French, the strike among textile workers became increasingly uncontrollable. Naturally, the British, especially the capitalists in the British textile industry, wouldn't sit idly by. They had established quite a few connections with the French previously, many even considered "pro-French." Utilizing these ties acqu...
2023-12-23 02:34:31 +0000 UTC View PostThe French Council of State did propose relevant bills, more than just one. The first proposal requested the French government to publicly condemn the atrocities of the British government.
This particular bill didn't stir much attention. Criticisms between the French and British governments had become customary over the years. Periodically, the French...
2023-12-21 22:10:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe day after the London Metropolitan Police issued a notice demanding reforms from the "Textile Workers Union," the union submitted a protest letter to the police. In this protest, they claimed that the so-called "Trade Union Law" passed by the British government flagrantly trampled on natural rights and was a void and evil law against natural law. T...
2023-12-21 22:10:17 +0000 UTC View PostFrance and Austria joining forces to suppress the Hungarian noble uprising didn't necessarily make them allies. At least, that's how it appeared on the surface. In French propaganda, Austria remained a conservative, backward, oppressive regime. On the other hand, in Austrian propaganda, France was portrayed as irreligious, unruly, and a symbol of betr...
2023-12-21 22:10:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 352: Playing with Fire
The collaboration between France and Austria surprised many nations. Generally, on the European continent, Austria was seen as the greatest threat to French hegemony. According to this perspective, France should have worked diligently to exploit Austria's natural weaknesses as a multi-ethnic country, supporting internal turmoil, ideally leading to...
2023-12-21 22:10:13 +0000 UTC View PostThe joint declaration of the two nations immediately sparked doubt among the journalists attending the press conference. Some couldn't help but pinch themselves a couple of times, questioning whether they were dreaming. Following the release of the joint statement, Foreign Minister Talleyrand and Ambassador Metternich didn't even allow the journalists...
2023-12-21 22:10:07 +0000 UTC View Post"Did you sell Jiang's shares as I asked before?" Nie Jia pinched Huo Qing's earlobe, tossing the damp towel aside. He then wrapped his arm around Huo Qing's neck, leaning on his back. "The funding for Qin Yiran and Gu Xueying, was it directly from you?"
Upon hearing Jiang Yang's words earlier, Nie Jia had already speculated. He had entru...
2023-12-21 20:30:05 +0000 UTC View PostA single statement during broad daylight directly roped Meng Qian into the mix.
Meng Qian furrowed his brows in irritation. "What do you mean by that?"
He was merely Jiang Yang's cousin, not a blood brother. Meng Qian had never regarded Jiang He seriously from the start. After all, Jiang He relied on Jiang Yang even for ...
2023-12-21 20:28:57 +0000 UTC View PostIn Paris, Huo Qing stared at the photo just sent by Wang Zong on his computer screen with a grim expression. Sharp glints flashed in his eyes like blades.
The scene in the photo was chaotic, seemingly a bar room, filled with an atmosphere of debauchery created by scattered naked figures and torn clothes strewn across the floor...
2023-12-21 20:28:44 +0000 UTC View PostThe new chairman wasn't a stranger; she was once the only daughter of the former chairman of the Qin Corporation.
Qin Yi Ran used to keep a low profile in the company, known to few. However, the label of being Jiang Yang's unfaithful lover and a victim of his marriage deception and financial fraud had become widely known. She,...
2023-12-21 20:28:22 +0000 UTC View PostNie Jia had indeed imbibed a bit much. Despite consciously avoiding Huo Qing's gaze earlier, once he opened up, he clung to him affectionately and didn't let go.
"I'll go get some porridge for you. Have a bit and then rest," Huo Qing noticed Nie Jia's flushed cheeks and carried him away from the balcony.
"I only want to ...
2023-12-21 20:28:05 +0000 UTC View Post"With the Q&A just finished, we announce the closure of all events prepared for this occasion. And now, we have a special event in store, something one of our staff members here really wishes to hear."
Curious yet somewhat disappointed, I glanced around the buzzing audience, casually resting my chin on my hand, meeting the blank gaze of Hay...
2023-12-21 01:26:05 +0000 UTC View Post