The bad value system is measuring values.

Chapter 86 The Wicked Queen

These days, Qiao Xiao is like a canary imprisoned in her palace, listlessly flipping through books about potions, occasionally feeling a little bored.

Suddenly, a mysterious letter appeared before them as if it had appeared out of nowhere, faintly shimmering with magical light.

When Qiao Xiao opened the envelope, she discovered that the letter was addressed to Shi Bozi.

“My dearest Fali: How are you? I am diligently absorbing magic and believe I will be finished soon. At that time, I will personally deal with that wretched imposter king and then reunite with you. I miss you so much, I love you, please don't forget me.”

After reading the letter, Qiao Xiao put it away in her drawer.

Next, she had something even more important to do—poison the king.

Judging by the time, the king should have already reacted.

Regardless of who the king is at this moment, he is destined to die.

Qiao Xiao casually toyed with the poison bottle in her fingers while pondering to herself.

Every day, she would personally deliver a bowl of poisoned soup to the king and watch him drink it.

"The poison recipe the Magic Mirror mentioned is really troublesome; it's not as good as the one I have."

She yawned, a little bored, and then stretched like a lazy kitten.

This drastically altered plot is so bizarre! It's unbelievable that the Queen is to become the Queen and that Spartz is to be forced to become her consort.

However, such a plot might be quite interesting.

But will the people of the Kingdom of Sotoa admit this?

Ah, that's so much fun. I still prefer to use poison to poison Spass, since that's more in line with the story of Snow White.

Just as she was lost in thought, she suddenly heard Daisy calling from outside the window.

"Queen! Queen!"

Qiao Xiao leaned out the window to see what had happened.

Daisy said anxiously, "Quickly, get a rope and throw it down, Your Majesty."

Qiao Xiao quickly found a rope and threw it to Daisy, who then tied a small box to the rope.

Qiao Xiao pulled the box up.

Just then, the patrol knights noticed Daisy's figure.

"Who goes there?" they shouted.

Daisy panicked and quickly turned and left.

Qiao Xiao lifted the lid of the box and her gaze fell on the items inside.

A note lay there quietly, next to a bottle of medicine. She picked up the note, unfolded it, and began to read.

The handwriting on the letter was neat and clear.

The letter read: "Your Majesty, this potion was specially prepared for you by Marygard and me. Once you drink it, your appearance will change. In this way, you will be able to escape this palace and find a safe place to lay low for a while."

After reading the letter, Qiao Xiao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

A resolute glint flashed in her eyes as she examined the medicine in her hand.

"Escape? I'm destined to be queen! How can I give up so easily?"

Qiao Xiao gripped the bottle tightly, staring intently at its surface, carefully observing every detail.

Qiao Xiao slowly unscrewed the bottle stopper, and a faint fragrance wafted out. She gently sniffed the scent in the air.

"It's really kind of them to think of giving me this under these circumstances."

Then, she gently placed the medicine aside and continued to focus on the words in the book.

Qiao Xiao was already infamous, and in the Kingdom of Sotoya, people were filled with disgust and contempt for her.

She was branded as a "murderer of the prince" and became the target of public condemnation.

Qiao Xiao carefully placed several bottles of medicine into an exquisite gemstone storage box, hoping they might come in handy sometime in the future.

If Shi Bozi doesn't show up soon, the insults directed at Qiao Xiao will never stop, and some people have even suggested beheading her.

The people of the Kingdom of Sotoa did not see the body of Sipoz with their own eyes; they simply believed the king's words.

At that moment, there was a series of urgent knocks on the door of the palace.

"Your Majesty, please come with us to see the King." A voice came from outside the door.

Qiao Xiao gracefully tidied her clothes and then slowly opened the door.

The two squads of knights before her were on high alert, ready to capture her at any moment.

The knight commander didn't hesitate to put chains on Qiao Xiao.

“Please come with us, Your Majesty,” he said coldly.

Qiao Xiao looked at the chains on her hands with dissatisfaction and questioned the knight commander, "Who ordered you to do this?"

“It is Your Majesty, Your Majesty, and Your Majesty the Queen,” a knight answered her question in a cold voice.

Without saying a word, Qiao Xiao unlocked the chains, then picked up the locks and threw them on the ground.

With a cold expression, she said to the knights, "Foolish! You only know how to obey the king's orders and don't think about the truth of the matter. You are simply a bunch of fools."

Upon seeing this, the knights warily drew their swords, one or two cold blades pointing at their newly crowned queen.

Qiao Xiao looked at the cold sword tips, her face darkening, and said coldly, "I am now pregnant with the heir of the Kingdom of Sotoa. Let's see who dares to touch me."

She gently stroked her belly.

The knights were shocked to hear this and all looked at Qiao Xiao's stomach.

They looked at each other, neither daring to take a step forward, for fear of harming the future heir to the throne.

Qiao Xiao's voice rang out again: "I want to see the King."

The knights then carefully escorted Qiao Xiao to the king. They were tense and cautious, and none of them dared to make a move.

When Tuo and Guan saw Qiao Xiao brought before them, Guan immediately stood up and questioned her sternly, "What are you doing here?"

"Why did you bring her here? Shouldn't you have taken her to the execution chamber?"

Guan frowned, looking at the knight commander in front of him with displeasure.

The knight commander replied respectfully, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but... the Queen says she is pregnant."

Guan's expression changed upon hearing this, and his voice became sharp and angry: "What?!"

He jumped up from the throne, his eyes wide with disbelief as he stared at the Knight Commander and Qiao Xiao.

Qiao Xiao stated directly: "I am not pregnant, Your Majesty. I was just lying to see you once."

Her tone was calm, and her gaze met Guan's.

Upon seeing this, the knight commander immediately pointed at her and angrily shouted, "Queen, you have deceived us!"

Standing to the side, To asked with a puzzled expression, "Your Majesty, why are you lying? Do you want to beg for our mercy?"

Qiao Xiao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mocking smile: "Of course not, it's so that I'll have the chance to see you, bury you in the ground, and make the graves pregnant."

Her voice was clear and melodious, but the malice it contained was chilling.

After saying this, Qiao Xiao's smile grew even brighter, as if it were an incredibly interesting thing.

Her laughter was shrill and piercing, echoing throughout the palace and instilling fear in everyone.

Guan was quite frightened by her words and couldn't help but take a step back, stammering, "You...you dare to be so rude, it's simply outrageous!"

Qiao Xiao shook her head slightly and let out a low laugh, as if mocking their weakness.

"What a piece of trash," she stated coldly in a low voice, stating what she considered to be the truth.

Guan Yong pointed at Qiao Xiao and roared, "Insolence! Guards! The Queen has spoken disrespectfully; seize her!"

Before she could finish speaking, the knights surrounded Qiao Xiao.

Qiao Xiao, however, was not afraid at all. She straightened her body, looked directly into the king's eyes, and said with a cold smile, "Your Majesty, you are indeed very majestic. But do you think you can make me submit like this?"

Her tone shifted, becoming ruthless, "How naive."

Guan was severely insulted: "You arrogant woman! What are you all standing there for? Immediately take her to the execution chamber!"

Qiao Xiao chuckled lightly: "Okay, I'll win you over right now."

After saying that, she flashed and moved swiftly among the guards like a ghost.

In the blink of an eye, she appeared before the king.

She was so fast that no one had time to react.

She reached out and grabbed the king's neck with astonishing strength, causing his face to turn bluish-purple instantly.

Qiao Xiao suddenly tightened her grip, and the king instantly stopped breathing, his face filled with terror and despair. He was unable to move and was strangled to death.

Everyone present was stunned by what they saw. They dared not act rashly, fearing they might become the next victim.

For a moment, the entire scene fell into a deathly silence, and no one dared to utter a sound.

The knight commander broke out in a cold sweat. He couldn't believe that the woman in front of him could strangle an adult male to death with her bare hands. It was terrifying.

Seeing Qiao Xiao slowly approaching, he was so frightened that he immediately knelt down and begged for mercy.

"Please, don't kill me, don't kill me!"

Qiao Xiao grabbed his neck and said expressionlessly, "I can spare your life, but on the condition that you ride a horse and announce in the largest square of Sotoa that I will be the only queen of the Kingdom of Sotoa."

Knight Commander: "That's impossible!"

Qiao Xiao turned around, her eyes cold, staring at him quietly before speaking slowly.

"You are really brave to be the first person to dare to rebel."

She casually tossed the tray aside and ordered, "Don't run away, or I'll kill you right now."

She slowly walked up to the Knight Commander and calmly asked, "So, Knight Commander, are you willing to have a real knightly duel with me? This time, it's not a simple sparring match, but a life-or-death battle."

The knight commander frowned, a disdainful expression on his face, and said firmly, "I will not fight with women."

Qiao Xiao's lips curled slightly upward, and she chuckled softly, "Oh? You seem to have some prejudice against my gender. But since I've proposed this duel, it means I have enough strength to fight you. Now, are you still sure you don't want to accept this challenge?"

The knight commander gripped his sword hilt tightly, his eyes filled with determination, and answered without hesitation: "I will not accept."

Qiao Xiao's smile vanished. She turned her head away and gave a cold, light laugh: "Very good."

In that instant, she swiftly drew the sword of another knight beside her and thrust it toward the knight commander's heart with astonishing speed.

The knight commander stared wide-eyed at what was happening before him in disbelief.

Blood gushed from the wound, staining his clothes red.

Qiao Xiao looked down at the gradually collapsing figure, coldly bending down and asking, "What exactly are you being so gentlemanly about?"

She easily pulled the heavy sword out with one hand, then turned her head and casually tossed it to the ground.

The sword struck the ground with a crisp sound, proclaiming her power and determination to everyone.

"I already told you, I have the ability to kill you."

She walked forward slowly, each step seemingly carrying a heavy, imposing pressure.

Finally, she sat firmly on the throne, looking down at the world like a true queen.

She smiled slightly and asked softly, "Is there anyone else who disagrees?"

Her voice was soft and sweet, but the intimidating power it contained sent chills down one's spine.

Qiao Xiao's face was completely bloodless, as pure as an angel.

The light from behind the throne shone on her, illuminating her delicate face and graceful figure.

She maintained her elegance and nobility, breathtakingly beautiful, radiating divine compassion.

However, beneath her feet lay a scene of bloodshed.

A strong man's body lay across her toes, long dead. His corpse was cold, stiff, and lifeless.

Below the steps, another corpse was also bleeding profusely, forming a pool of blood that resembled a river.

The bright red blood contrasted sharply with Qiao Xiao's fair face, creating a bizarre and shocking scene.

The other men around them knelt on the ground, their foreheads pressed to the earth, not daring to look Qiao Xiao in the eye. Their bodies trembled slightly, their hearts filled with fear.

They knew they were not facing an ordinary woman, but a being with absolute power.

Any resistance could lead to annihilation, so they had no choice but to remain silent and submit.

Qiao Xiao: "Alright, you guys dispose of these two bodies. Tuo, you're coming with me."

She led Tuo to a place and ordered someone to bring a horse.

Qiao Xiao: "Remember, shout it out loud: Fali will become the new king of the Kingdom of Sotoa. She will be the queen of Sotoa. If you don't satisfy me, I will shoot you dead with my sword."

She reached out and gently stroked the bow and arrows that her servant had brought, her eyes focused and indifferent.

Then, with trepidation, Toh climbed onto the horse and began to parade in Sotoa's largest square.

His body trembled slightly, and his lips quivered involuntarily.

At Qiao Xiao's request, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Fali will become the new queen of the Kingdom of Sotoa!"

He silently prayed in his heart, "Don't kill me! Don't kill me!"

As he rode further and further away, the fear in his heart gradually amplified, and his voice trembled more and more, as if the whole world could feel the fear in his heart.

His face was contorted with fear and despair, resembling an ugly toad.

Qiao Xiao stood quietly not far away, coldly watching everything that was happening before her eyes.

She remained motionless, like a statue, seemingly uninterested in the surrounding noise.

Qiao Xiao simply watched the pitiful man silently, feeling his helplessness and fear.

Finally, she slowly drew back the bow, pulling it all the way, ready to unleash the fatal arrow at any moment.

His fate was always in her hands.

More and more people gathered in the square, listening to To's declaration. Their faces showed surprise, doubt, and fear. These emotions intertwined, creating a tense and oppressive atmosphere.

The parade ended when To's figure finally disappeared into the city.

Qiao Xiao did not actually shoot that arrow, but chose to let him go.

Go, Toh, escape from here and spread my vicious and tyrannical image to more people!