Chapter 235 Ellie and Amy
Chapter 235 Ellie and Amy
Deep within a sea of roses, a beautiful woman with emerald hair and snow-white skin sleeps soundly, her beauty accentuated by the clusters of roses of various colors.
She had hair as fresh as a forest after rain, wore a white dress with gold accents, and lay there quietly with her eyes closed, making one reluctant to disturb her.
Such beauty is still stunning even when seen again.
The two sisters look very alike, except that the older sister's hair is as green as an ancient tree in the sea, while the younger sister's hair is as golden as sunlight.
Cheng Jiu didn't admire her for long before the beauty slowly opened her eyes. Her eyes, like her hair, were as serene as a sea of trees.
"Little guy, how much longer are you going to watch?"
Cheng Jiu remained unfazed by the teasing, and could only say that the two sisters were truly alike: "You're so beautiful."
The beautiful young girl lightly touched her fair cheek with her slender, jade-like fingers, and teasingly asked, "Am I prettier or Amy?"
"They're all beautiful!" Cheng Jiu wasn't fooled and said sincerely. Realizing what she'd done, she looked at Princess Ellie and asked, "You know I was sent by General Amy?"
"Besides my silly sister, who else would send someone over?" Princess Ellie said, her eyes filled with undisguised tenderness, but a hint of sarcasm slowly crept onto her lips. "After all, I'm already out of the running in the eyes of those old fogies!"
“She misses you terribly! And she doesn’t want to be queen. I don’t know why you’re so determined to stay here, but in General Amy’s heart, nothing is more precious than the bond between you sisters!”
Cheng Jiu went straight to the point and stated her purpose. The two sisters cared about each other, so no matter what misunderstandings there were, she would be the one to break the ice!
“I know! Nothing can compare to the bond between us sisters!” Princess Ellie smiled gently, then looked at Cheng Jiu with a curious tone: “Why do you think I’m confined here? The rumors about me outside are already rampant, haven’t you heard them?”
“I’ve heard of it! But as I’ve walked through this rose garden, I haven’t found any trace of another owner besides you!”
"Perhaps my husband doesn't like roses?"
"Every step leaves a trace. Surely he couldn't have lived in seclusion here with you, never even stepping out of the castle!"
This is obviously impossible, after all, the rose garden here is so well maintained. If, as the outside world says, Princess Ellie is deeply in love with that dark elf, then the things they like must overlap.
She wouldn't plant a whole bunch of things the other person doesn't like.
If they are truly in love, then this would be far too disrespectful and torturous for the other person, which doesn't quite match the rumors circulating outside!
“I see. No one has come all these years, so they forgot to disguise themselves!” Princess Ellie nodded knowingly, her emerald eyes looking at Cheng Jiu with gentle approval: “As expected of Amy who sent you, you are indeed very clever!”
"Can you tell me what happened that made you choose to imprison yourself? Of course, if you feel it's presumptuous, you don't have to say."
Upon hearing Cheng Jiu's question, Princess Ellie looked the girl up and down, a half-smile on her face: "You're quite bold!"
"The decision is yours, isn't it?" Cheng Jiu shrugged, not at all afraid. "I'm just very curious!"
"Being too curious isn't a good thing!" Princess Ellie said, walking forward and turning back to look at Cheng Jiu: "Hurry up and follow me, don't you want to know?"
Cheng Jiu quickly followed behind the other person: "You mean, you can say it, right!"
“This is nothing that can’t be said. You are an envoy sent by my sister. The Queen, my sister, and I do need someone of your high status and independence to resolve the conflict between us! You are very suitable!”
Princess Ellie said something cryptic.
Cheng Jiu touched his head, not expecting her identity to be so special.
Princess Ellie didn't take her very far, but instead they sat facing each other in a nearby rose pavilion.
She clapped her hands, and six tiny fairies, each with wings on their backs and only the size of two palms, flew out from the surrounding roses.
"Princess Ellie! Your Highness, what are your needs?"
"Please brew a pot of flower tea and prepare some snacks to entertain our guest!"
"Okay, please wait a moment!"
Two little elves picked up the tea set on the table and flew away, followed by the other four little elves who flew towards the castle.
A moment later, two little elves brought out steaming hot flower tea, followed by four other little elves each carrying a small plate of pastries, which were then placed on the table.
A cup of tea was poured for Cheng Jiu and Princess Ellie, and the six little elves bowed to Princess Ellie before disappearing into the sea of flowers.
"Try it and see if it suits your taste. I've become obsessed with these little things ever since I moved here. They're quite interesting!"
I've heard that you humans have a great variety of food. Let's see how our elven refreshments differ from yours.
As Princess Ellie spoke, she pushed the tea and snacks on the table toward Cheng Jiu.
Cheng Jiushi popped the tiny pastry into her mouth, and with one bite, the floral fragrance filled her mouth, and it was a little too sweet: "It's delicious. Is this your handiwork, Princess?"
"Hehe... I'm here with you, how could I have time?" Princess Ellie chuckled. "There are flower fairies in the kitchen, but I did develop these pastries."
"Princess, you're amazing!" Cheng Jiu praised.
“If you like it, then eat more!” Princess Ellie said, as if recalling something: “Amy also likes my pastries! It’s just that I’ve become increasingly busy since becoming the Crown Prince, so I haven’t had time.”
"Now that you have time, why don't you call General Amy over? I'm sure she'll be very happy!" Cheng Jiu said, seizing the opportunity.
"No! That fool is far too naive! I was worried about her before, and I can't now. Once the Queen abdicates and Amy takes the throne, we sisters will have plenty of time together!"
Ellie shook her head as if she had thought of something.
"Why must the Queen abdicate? Did she do something wrong?" Cheng Jiu asked.
“The Queen is a good queen! Just as Amy said, she is the queen, not the mother!” Princess Ellie sighed. “I know what you want to ask. Actually, the Queen is very good to me and values me a lot. The only thing between us is that I am a crown prince who doesn’t want to be a puppet!”
Cheng Jiu listened to Princess Ellie recount her past stories while munching on pastries.
Around 60,000 years ago, the royal family, which had not had any children for a long time, gave birth to twins. The twins were blessed by the divine tree as soon as they were born and became the crown princes of the elves.
The elder sister is the undisputed next queen; she not only has green hair favored by the divine tree, but also a pair of orthodox green eyes inherited from royalty.
It can only be said that she was born with all the orthodoxy.
Soon, the twins grew up, stumbling and falling along the way. The older sister was deeply loved by the Queen and was taken in by her side from a young age, being groomed as the next heir.
The younger sister, on the other hand, is exceptionally talented, and her cultivation level is improving rapidly.
The starkly different treatment did not create any rift between the twins; on the contrary, it strengthened their bond. With one sister skilled in literature and the other in martial arts, it was clear that the next queen would ascend the throne, and with the two sisters working together to assist the Elven race, the Elven race would prosper immensely.
In particular, the younger sister spent 30,000 years to become the number one expert among the elves, and repeatedly made meritorious contributions in leading troops in battle.
The elder sister's position as crown princess was further secured, while the younger sister led troops in battle to protect the tribe.
The elder sister managed all the clan's internal affairs, procured provisions to support her younger sister, maintained clan stability, and improved the living standards of the clan members. She was extremely beloved within the clan.
More importantly, the Queen was very satisfied with her as the Crown Princess and was willing to delegate power to her, making her the de facto second most important figure in the Elven race.
With one sister skilled in literature and the other in martial arts, and a wise leader, the Elven race experienced a period of rapid development, flourishing and thriving.
Everyone was filled with hope, believing that the Elf race would get better and better.
If only things could stay this way forever! Unfortunately, the Dark Elves colluded with other powerful races to invade, giving the Elves a crushing defeat.
With the battle at the front lines ending in defeat and even voices of surrender emerging from within the Elven race, it was her sister, General Amy, who stepped forward and declared that she would lead the soldiers to resist the enemy with her life, fighting to the death!
Princess Ellie believed in her sister and took the initiative to stand up and declare that the Elven race would rather be wiped out than surrender!
With the Queen's support, the Elven race rallied instantly, vowing to fight to the death!
Princess Amy, the strongest warrior in her clan, fought ten invaders at the same level, severely injuring three of them. Just when defeat seemed imminent, she was blessed by the divine tree, broke through her limits on the spot, and killed four more invaders, repelling the invader army.
The alliance against the Dark Elves' invasion disintegrated instantly, and the Elves pressed their advantage, slaughtering the Dark Elves until not a single one survived!
Princess Ellie, the elder sister, maintained stability within the Elven race, allowing her younger sister to focus on her own interests without worry.
On that day, the fame of the elven twins resounded throughout all races, and their prestige among the elves reached its peak. In particular, the younger sister, Amy, was regarded as the savior of the elves.
And after that day! The underhanded dealings that had previously been hidden underwater, unnoticed by others, slowly surfaced.
Various rumors surround Ellie, suggesting that her younger sister Amy will usurp the throne.
She tried to incite a fight between the two sisters.
Princess Ellie, of course, dismissed this and severely punished the "culprits."
But this did nothing to quell their evil intentions; on the contrary, they would occasionally provoke others with their words, which was extremely annoying.
Ellie, the older sister, believed in herself and would never doubt her younger sister, nor would she be swayed by these rumors and have a conflict with her sister!
Just as she was ignoring it and things were slowly getting back on track, the Queen's words plunged her into despair.
She downplayed the rumors and said that her only heir was Ellie, while Amy was just a useful knife, or even a whetstone!
At that moment, she didn't even realize what was happening. She just went along with what the Queen said and didn't react at all, nor did she feel that anything was wrong!
The moment that thought crossed her mind, she felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave. How could she not feel that something was wrong? Was it that she was thinking the same thing deep down? Had she already been influenced?
That was her dearest sister, not a whetstone, nor a useful knife, but simply a sister by blood.
She looked at her mother as if she were seeing her for the first time!
She suddenly realized that Amy always addressed her as Queen, not Mother!
At that moment, she sneered inwardly. Yes, the other party was just a queen, not a mother. If she were a mother, how could she lead her two daughters to kill each other?
That day marked the first time in many years that she refuted the other party. Amy was her sister, not a whetstone or a knife in the other party's hand. She believed in Amy, and if one day the other party really wanted the crown prince position, she would give it to her!
That day was also the first time the Queen hit her—a very hard slap, which caused her to fall to the ground without any princess-like composure.
The Queen's tall, imposing figure loomed over her, her tone filled with the ruthlessness of a ruler. She told her!
You are the next queen of the elves, do not use your weak and heartless emotions to manipulate others.
Maintaining the Queen's rule and ensuring the stability of the Elven race is your duty!
Nothing is more important than this!
Ellie couldn't remember what happened after that day; her mind was a complete mess. She didn't care about her disheveled appearance and returned to the palace, locking herself away tightly.
As General Amy's prestige gradually surpassed that of Princess Ellie, the calls for General Amy to become the next Queen grew louder, and the Queen's training of the two Crown Princes officially began.
She didn't believe that anyone could remain neutral when faced with the throne, even if they were twin sisters!
Compared to the relatively simple environment of General Amy's military camp, where she was the strongest, various rumors did not reach her ears. Even if there were related rumors, she would ruthlessly execute them.
Princess Ellie, being inside, was exposed to more words.
She tried to crack down hard, but discovered that behind these rumors, besides those stubborn old men with ulterior motives, was the Queen's support.
If General Amy doesn't take the bait, then she'll provoke Princess Ellie into taking the initiative, thinking that only the strongest can become the next queen.
The situation escalated, with neither side making any moves, and Ellie becoming even more determined not to harm her sister.
As time went by, Princess Ellie's resolve began to waver. She found herself unsure how to face her sister.
The Queen was particularly dissatisfied with this and summoned Ellie repeatedly, labeling her as incompetent and weak.
Princess Ellie, who was always obedient, methodical, and traditional, rebelled completely in this environment.
When the Queen summoned her again, she brought along a young dark elf and told the Queen that she had fallen in love with him and wanted to make him her husband!
The Queen was furious; she couldn't believe that the obedient Crown Prince would do such a thing.
Perhaps because she had been suppressing her feelings for too long, Princess Ellie retorted when the Queen reprimanded her, venting all her pent-up resentment and anger. The argument between the two became very ugly.
The entire palace, even the entire royal city and the entire tribe, all know that Princess Ellie wants to marry a dark elf boy, and she has even clashed with the queen over it!
The next day, an imperial decree was issued to remove Princess Ellie from her position as crown princess, and Princess Ellie and her beloved male lover were banished from the palace and forced to live in the countryside.
General Amy, having received the decree, refused to believe that her sister would do such a thing and stormed into the palace to question the Queen.
As a result, he was reprimanded by the Queen and left the palace to find his sister.
Princess Ellie was still struggling to accept her sister due to the lingering effects of the rumors, and in order to maintain the rumors and allow her sister to rise to power, she drove her away!
Princess Ellie didn't want to be manipulated into becoming someone else's puppet.
Perhaps Amy is more suited to the throne than that!
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