Chapter 200: Chapter 200 - 194: Mermaid Empress

"Only Jia Lan and I are meant to be together. You, a homewrecker barging in halfway, dare to steal the male I’ve set my eyes on! I’ll teach you a lesson!" Lisa grew angrier with each word.

Looking at Shen Tang’s captivating and beautiful face, she became even more jealous, raising her hand high and slapping it towards her face.

Shen Tang grabbed her wrist firmly, stopping it in mid-air.

Now that Shen Tang also had the strength of a Fifth Rank Beastman, Lisa, the pampered princess, was no match for her at all.

Lisa’s beautiful eyes were filled with shock. Since when had this useless brat become so formidable?

"You whore! Let go of me!" She was furious and crazed, swinging her other hand heavily again.

Shen Tang’s eyes were icy cold. She’s not someone who likes to use force, but if someone insists on provoking, she is no pushover.

"Smack!"

A crisp slap echoed.

Lisa’s beautiful face immediately turned red on one side.

She was dumbfounded, and then she was pushed heavily to the ground.

"Ah!" Lisa fell onto the hard, cold rock, her tender skin immediately scratched by the sharp, cold stone, leaving bloody marks, making her grimace in pain while she screamed at the stunned Jia Lin still standing there, "You useless fool, what are you standing there for? Can’t you see I’m being bullied like this? Beat this bitch to death for me!"

Jia Lin snapped back from his shock, a hint of hesitation crossing his eyes.

Shen Tang had become so pretty that it was hard for any male to hit her harshly.

But now he was pursuing Lisa, and compared to an inconsequential outsider’s female, Jia Lin naturally understood what was more important. His face turned sullen, and a sharp blade formed in his palm, "How dare you bully Princess Lisa, you’re courting death!"

Shen Tang’s face turned slightly dark. This Mermaid Prince was quite powerful as well, a Sixth Rank Beastman, one rank above her.

Jia Lin charged at her with a cold, fierce aura.

Before Shen Tang could make a move, an even purer and stronger force suddenly appeared. Before she could see what happened, the aggressive Jia Lin was sent flying sideways.

A slender figure stood protectively in front of Shen Tang.

Jia Lan looked at the disheveled Jia Lin on the ground, his expression icy cold, "Jia Lin, you’re courting death!"

Jia Lin hadn’t expected Jia Lan would return at this time. He got up from the ground, looking at Jia Lan with a twisted face, the depth of his eyes filled with unresolvable resentment, "You bastard dare to attack me? Do you still think you’re a Prince of the Sea Country? A prince married off is just like spilled water. What qualifications do you have to continue being arrogant!"

Seeing Jia Lan’s return, a trace of panic flashed in Lisa’s beautiful eyes, and she timidly called out, "Brother Jia Lan..."

Upon hearing her voice, Jia Lan turned his head and realized Lisa was also present. He paused, "Why are you here?"

Lisa quickly covered her swollen face, putting on a pitiful expression, her beautiful eyes filled with tears, endearing tenderness, and affection, "I heard from Your Majesty that you came back, so I purposely came to find you."

With that, she stood up and swam to Jia Lan’s side, hugged his arm, and whimpered, "We haven’t seen each other for so long. You wouldn’t know how much I’ve missed you this past year!"

"This lady is really bossy. I just wanted to have a few words with her, and then she hit me after finding out about our engagement, pushing me to the ground. If you don’t believe me, look at the wounds on my face and the blood on my body..."

Lisa revealed the half of her face that was slapped red, and the blood marks on her arm, looking increasingly pitiful, which could easily stir a man’s protective instincts.

Shen Tang twitched her lips, her gaze slightly cold. This Princess Lisa really knew how to be the first to file a false countercharge.

At the same time, Shen Tang felt a bit worried. She indeed acted on impulse, having just arrived and already raising her hand against others. Seeing these two indeed knew each other and had a good relationship, would Jia Lan be unhappy?

Jia Lan gently pushed Lisa’s hand away and unobtrusively took a step back, glancing at her swollen face, but with no trace of pity in his eyes. He smirked, "That slap... was well-deserved."

Lisa’s body suddenly tensed, she stared at him wide-eyed, the tear streaks on her cheeks not yet dry, thinking she misheard, "Brother Jia Lan, what did you say?"

"Didn’t hear clearly? Fine, I’ll say it again. That slap was well-deserved, you asked for it." Jia Lan looked at her coldly, only disdain and impatience in his expression.

Jia Lan knew what kind of person Shen Tang was. She wouldn’t be so petty as to hit someone over such trivial matters. Moreover, having grown up with Lisa, he was all too familiar with her domineering and often bullying nature.

Who started it was obvious.

Shen Tang’s counterattack was nothing out of the ordinary. If there’s anything to blame, it’s purely Lisa’s lack of skill.

Lisa felt her blood running cold, hands and feet icy, her face as pale as a ghost.

How could Jia Lan say something so heartless? He clearly liked her so much back then!

Why did it seem like he’s a completely different person after going away and coming back?

The way he looked at her, filled with coldness and unfamiliarity!

She refused to believe the truth before her eyes and suddenly screamed as if out of control, "You must have been bewitched by this bitch! You clearly love me; you said you liked me. She stole you from me!"

Jia Lan frowned, his voice cold, "Stop acting crazy. Tangtang is my female master."

"No, I don’t believe it. I am obviously the one with the marriage contract with you!" Lisa screamed hysterically.

A hint of pity flashed in Jia Lan’s eyes, but he was also faintly impatient.

Lisa suddenly transformed into her beast form, swaying her tail and sidling forward, her sharp claws aiming to scratch Shen Tang’s face.

Jia Lan’s eyes were swift and hands quicker, grasping her wrist and shouting angrily, "Enough! The past..."

"No fighting or causing a ruckus inside or outside the Imperial Palace, all of you stop it immediately!"

A stern, clear voice commanded.

The four of them froze in action, looking towards the source of the voice.

Upon hearing this familiar voice, Lisa hurriedly composed herself, adopting a respectful expression and softly calling out, "Your Majesty!"

Amidst a crowd of guards, a tall and beautiful figure stepped out.

The Mermaid Empress had long deep blue hair that was almost black, eyes the color of the endless ocean, as if capable of encompassing everything, much like Jia Lan, absorbing one’s soul.

She was adorned in glamorous attire, exuding an aura of beauty, nobility, maturity, and regal authority, which made one hesitant to look directly at her grace.

This indeed was the Sea Country’s Empress, Her Majesty Jialouluo.

Shen Tang’s eyes sparkled with astonishment, not expecting to have alarmed the Empress.

Followed by a group of ministers, it was apparent they had just finished discussing important matters and had come over directly.

The ministers’ gazes also fell upon the four engaged in argument.

They were very familiar with the princes Jia Lan and Jia Lin.

Princess Lisa was also a frequent visitor to the palace, whom they recognized.

But who was this beautiful black-haired female?

She didn’t appear to be a Sea Clan Beastman.

Could she possibly be Prince Jia Lan’s companion?