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Chapter 155: Chapter 149: Who Dares Touch Me?

Inside the press conference.

The hall was filled with nobility.

Shen Tang seemed like an ugly duckling that had wandered into a flock of swans, completely out of place.

The moment she entered, countless gazes fell upon her — some were impressed, but most were filled with confusion, disdain, and contempt.

Why would this outcast Princess come here?

What does this press conference have to do with her?

Standing onstage, Shen Qingli saw Shen Tang first thing. Her stunning face momentarily twisted with gloom, remembering how her spotlight was stolen last time, her nails dug fiercely into her palm, her beautiful eyes flashed with anger.

But seeing Shen Tang dressed plainly, far less glamorous than last time, a sense of triumph washed over her.

This fool is buried in debt yet still wants to steal my spotlight; truly laughable!

Shen Qingli curled her red lips into a smile, ”Little sister Shen Tang, you weren’t invited.”

The Eldest Prince, Shen Xu, also hadn’t expected Shen Tang to come today. He gazed deeply at Shen Tang, who was becoming ever more beautiful and dazzling, a complex expression crossed his face, and he coldly admonished, ”Tangtang, this isn’t a place for your antics.”

This sister was usually willful, but how could she be reckless at such a time?

Her reputation in the Empire is bad enough, and causing trouble repeatedly only makes the citizens more dislike her.

Shen Xu thought he was looking out for her, merely worried about her.

When Shen Tang heard the name Tangtang, she got goosebumps all over, nearly retching from the meal she ate last night.

The crowd at the venue whispered among themselves, gossiping incessantly, speaking nothing but unpleasant words.

Shen Tang’s ears had grown calluses, but she paid no mind.

Her gaze swept around, landing on the Empire’s leading pharmacists beneath the stage.

Maintaining her composure, she smiled and said, ”Isn’t today about the release of a new inhibitor? Perfect, I’m also interested in drug research. I’ve developed an inhibitor myself; may I ask the masters to take a look?”

Once these words were spoken, the crowd burst into laughter.

This waste still dares to make bold statements.

Everyone knows she failed every etiquette and academic course, scoring zero and ranking last in pharmacology studies; eventually, this useless failure ditched classes, dropped out of school, and immersed herself in chasing handsome men.

Doesn’t she find her own words laughable?

Shen Qingli initially thought Shen Tang had returned smarter this time, but unexpectedly, she was still as foolish and stupid as ever, more arrogant and ignorant than before!

Her captivating eyes slightly raised, covering her lips to mock, ”Little sister Shen Tang, it’s better for people to have self-awareness; grandstanding only makes one a clown, inviting ridicule.”

She certainly didn’t believe Shen Tang could develop an inhibitor.

Not to mention that developing an inhibitor takes years and costs a fortune, just look at how she’s now saddled with debt; even her clothes are such low-grade stall goods — how could she have money to research inhibitors?

This fool wants to disrupt her press conference, unaware that such behavior will only make the Empire’s citizens despise her more!

The Emperor’s brow furrowed coldly, angrily chastising, ”Someone bring her out!”

The guards rushed forward to throw Shen Tang out.

Xiao Jin’s golden eyes turned frigid, lip corners sneered, a troupe of riffraff dares to lay hands on them?

He twisted his cracking wrist, his Thunder Power raging, with a ”boom!” punch that knocked the charging Beastman back several meters.

The sudden change sparked a commotion throughout the venue.

The fearful and cowardly nobility stood up, faces panic-stricken, shouting loudly, ”Who are you, daring to act in broad daylight! Someone quickly arrest them!”

Shen Qingli too was shocked by this scene, never expecting them to act directly!

The meticulously prepared press conference instantly turned into chaos.

The Emperor and Empress were furious, and layers of troops surrounded the site, aiming to capture them!

The Empress shouted angrily, ”Shen Tang, despite us raising a useless waste with no blood relation for so many years, this is how you repay us!”

Intense pain radiated from Shen Tang’s heart. She closed her eyes briefly, then smiled lightly, ”Unable to reason, I can only speak with fists.”

Shen Li stepped forward, gazing directly at the enraged Emperor and Empress, a gentle smile, ”Father, Mother, please calm down. We’re not here to disrupt the press conference. Isn’t it too rash to want us removed without even asking why?”

The Empress disliked Shen Tang but had always favored Shen Li, the beautiful handsome adopted son. Though Shen Li was also stripped of the prince title now, years of affection justified his calling them Father and Mother.

The Empress’ expression softened, ”Li’er, when you were implicated by this waste and sent to the polluted land, Mother truly felt for you. If you return now, Mother will immediately restore your prince status! You remain the noble Prince above all.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Xu’s face changed drastically. He knew Mother favored this charming adopted son, but he hadn’t realized she’d be this brazenly indulgent, a shadow in his voice, ”Mother didn’t notice? He’s on Shen Tang’s side!”

The Emperor coldly swept over them, authority evident, ”You’ve just returned from the polluted land, and now dare to cause trouble today, is it that you want to be sent back?”

”Arrest them all and throw them into prison!”

The army moved forward.

Jia Lan’s distinguished face flickered with cold light, he strode forth to confront the Emperor fearlessly, ”Is this Your country’s way of treating guests?”

His voice was icy, ”We hold invitations and legally came to attend the press conference, yet Your country wishes to oust us on a whim!”

”Our just defense is misrepresented as a crime; His Majesty the Emperor wishes to imprison us?”

”Alright, I will stand here. I’d like to see who dares to touch me!”

”Touch me once, and it’s a declaration of war against the whole New Atlantis!”

His lips parted slightly,

”If His Majesty wishes for war, New Atlantis will be fully prepared to face it!”

Upon these words, the Emperor’s face turned ashen, his skin quivered.

The scene was strained and uneasy.

The alliance between the two countries was meant to pursue peace; the Sea Country empress specially married off her most beloved son, and if the Night Glow Empire dared to harm Jia Lan in the slightest, everyone present had no doubt a bloodbath between the two nations would begin by morning!

Lu Xiao glanced indifferently at the armed troops, his demeanor cold and authoritative. He remained silent, yet it caused the troops to retreat a few steps, not daring to advance.

A conflicted Beastman hesitated anxiously, ”Young master, you’d best not interfere; the Family Head awaits your return...”

One-third of the Empire’s army belongs to the Lu Family.

On the surface, they obey Royal Family commands, but in truth, they heed the Lu Family’s orders.

How could they dare to act against Lu Xiao and his group!

The Emperor’s face was exceptionally grim, he resumed his seat heavily, angrily and coldly huffing, ”Alright, then present your so-called inhibitor, let’s all take a good look!”

Simultaneously, he waved his hand for the army to withdraw.

The scene then regained order.

But now the setting was too quiet, the aristocrats and officials didn’t dare to breathe, fearing collateral damage.

Shen Qingli too was frightened by this scene, her face pale, she bit her lip fiercely, glaring at Shen Tang with resentment.

She didn’t understand why Lu Xiao and the others would defend this fool!

They were evidently supposed to be her Beast Husband; why had the plot unfolded in a way entirely different from her imagination?