Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law

Chapter 804 - 809 - 810:

The events from yesterday were also forced by Tang Yichen.Upon hearing this, Chen Mo’s expression hardened. No wonder yesterday in the Underground Palace and the valley, he saw so many skeletons, and the blood in the blood pool, confirmed by Si Song, was indeed human blood.

"Was it you who killed my father?" At this moment, Princess De Yi suddenly interjected angrily, accusing Xingyin.

Xingyin was about to deny it when Princess De Yi listed all her points of suspicion.

Xingyin immediately felt a bit guilty and simply ignored Princess De Yi, saying to Chen Mo, "King Wei, it seems her matters are unrelated to this issue."

"Indeed, it is unrelated," said Chen Mo.

Princess De Yi clenched her fists angrily but dared not vent her anger at Chen Mo.

Xingyin breathed a sigh of relief, but his heart hadn’t yet settled when Chen Mo brought up the matter of the Jincheng Lin Family.

He even mentioned that Lin Xuelan was his woman.

Xingyin broke out in a cold sweat and smiled bitterly, "I...I didn’t know the Lin Family was connected to you, King Wei. If I had known, even with ten times the courage, I wouldn’t have dared. Besides, I was misled by Diao Hong’s slander; it was Diao Hong who wanted to completely eradicate the Lin Family."

Saying this, he hurriedly expressed, "You can rest assured, King Wei. When I return, I will definitely order the release of Lin Kong, pardon the Lin Family’s crimes, execute Diao Hong, confiscate the Diao Family’s properties, and give them all to you, King Wei."

Princess De Yi, who had been angry, felt an inexplicable change as she listened. The Third Prince, Xingyin, who had full control over Yelang, became submissive upon learning Chen Mo’s identity.

Such formidable strength, even if beaten by him, one would have to say the beating was justified and dare not utter a word against him.

If she possessed such power or had such backing, would this beast dare to have designs on her mother?

Then perhaps her mother wouldn’t have died.

With this thought, Princess De Yi became even more intent on killing Xingyin.

Chen Mo laughed at this.

If what Xingyin said were true, he would instead become the victim.

Chen Mo said, "Were you really forced? Rather, it seems you two colluded and collaborated; otherwise, you wouldn’t have reached this point.

The sudden illness of the Yelang Emperor and Crown Prince, is it really just an illness? Perhaps Tang Yichen helped you with it."

Xingyin’s eyes lowered, silent, as if admitting it.

Despite having guessed it was Xingyin’s doing, Princess De Yi still gasped when facing the revelation.

Your Majesty and the Crown Prince, they are his biological father and brother.

Although it’s said there’s no familial affection among the royal family, it wouldn’t be this cold-blooded, would it?

"King Wei, what must I do for you to spare me?" Perhaps from losing too much blood, Xingyin gradually began to feel weak. Looking into Chen Mo’s calm gaze, he gritted his teeth and said:

"King Wei, you wouldn’t intend to stand up for De Yi, would you? She’s just a powerless Princess and can’t offer you anything. If you like her, I can completely represent Father and bestow her to you as a concubine or servant. Not just that, I can promise you that henceforth, the Great Song will be Yelang’s suzerain state, pledging allegiance to the Great Song, offering tribute annually."

"You... shameless." Princess De Yi was enraged by the Third Prince’s words. As Yelang’s Third Prince, he actually pledged allegiance to the Great Song. How is this different from selling out the country? How does he even qualify to be Yelang’s Prince?

At the same time, Princess De Yi’s heart grew apprehensive, as Xingyin’s offer was exceedingly tempting. If he really agreed, then...

Princess De Yi’s delicate body suddenly trembled, overwhelmed by desperation, she charged towards Xingyin, intending to kill him before Chen Mo could react.

Yet Chen Mo restrained her.

"You... you truly intend to agree with him." Princess De Yi’s voice trembled.

"What he proposed is certainly tempting; I have no reason not to agree," said Chen Mo.

Princess De Yi turned pale; indeed, Chen Mo is a politician, and in the face of such substantial interests, what Xingyin did to the Lin Family and his friends seemed trivial.

Xingyin breathed a long sigh of relief.

Just as he thought the matter was settled.

Chen Mo suddenly said, "But the Third Prince isn’t the Monarch of Yelang; why should I trust you?"

"I may not be Yelang’s Monarch, but all of Yelang is under my command."

"Currently, it is indeed under your command, but didn’t you say you were poisoned by Tang Yichen, needing annual treatment? Now that Tang Yichen is dead, won’t you be joining him next year?"

"No, it won’t happen; I’ve already had the antidote he gave me researched. I’m sure before the poison manifests next year, the antidote will be developed... completed. Besides, I heard he’s from Baiyue’s Poison King Valley; I can seek the Poison King Valley for the antidote."

"That’s too troublesome. Furthermore, what you can give, your father can also provide, and his words truly count. Here’s the plan: I’ll go to the capital to negotiate with your father. If he declines your proposed terms, then I’ll seek you out." Chen Mo said playfully.

Originally, Chen Mo hadn’t thought in this direction.

But with Xingyin’s mention, he realized he could secure a substantial benefit from the Yelang Imperial Family.

And currently, the Great Song is in need of money.

"Father is already gravely ill, unable to speak, and can’t agree with you; it’s only me." The Third Prince hastily said.

Chen Mo smiled slightly, "Without trying, how would one know? Rest assured, if your father truly cannot undertake it, I’ll come looking for you."

Xingyin’s face turned instantly pale.

Chen Mo looked at the still bewildered Princess De Yi beside him and said, "Princess, let’s go to the palace."

At this moment, Nalan Yiren had also awoken.

Perfect timing to bring her with them into the palace.

Before entering the palace, Chen Mo released Xingyin and found some clothes, making him wear them.

Indeed, to enter the palace smoothly, they had to bring Xingyin along.

...

Xingyin was right; currently, the city’s official soldiers were all searching for him.

It was a decree issued by Queen Yelang.

After Queen Yelang awoke and learned Xingyin might have been taken away, she pondered for a moment and began ordering the search.

Though Xingyin’s abominable deeds made her exceedingly angry, even wanting to kill herself or him.

After thinking it over, she could only live with disgrace.

After all, he was her child.

Her ten-month pregnancy, borne from her own womb.

Her later life depended on him.

Otherwise, despite knowing last night’s conspiracy against Princess De Yi by Xingyin, she unwillingly complied.

When news reached Queen Yelang that Xingyin appeared and was informed by her subordinates, she initially sighed with relief and inquired about the situation.

Learning Xingyin was being held and heading towards the palace.

Queen Yelang instinctively paused and promptly ordered her men not to act rashly or harm Xingyin.

Latterly, when she found out they intended to see His Majesty.

Queen Yelang sensed something ominous.

She immediately decreed that no one was to approach the Emperor’s bedroom, violators would be executed without exception.

When her subordinates reminded her the Third Prince was among the captives along with Princess De Yi, Queen Yelang’s heart hardened, stating the Third Prince was no exception.

Compared to Xingyin, Queen Yelang feared exposing her and Xingyin’s sordid affairs to His Majesty.

While Queen Yelang had given the order.

Her command really held no sway.

Now Yelang was under Xingyin’s rule, and the Imperial Guard seeing Xingyin held captive, if Xingyin instructed them to scram, they’d have to comply.

Ultimately, Queen Yelang could only gather nearly a hundred of her closest loyal personal guards, attempting to intervene, but it was futile.

Chen Mo, Nalan Yiren, Princess De Yi, along with the captive Xingyin, smoothly entered the Emperor’s bedroom.

Xingyin’s decision to order the palace’s guards to back down, not fight desperately.

He was gambling.

Gambling on the antidote to his father’s poison, that Chen Mo couldn’t resolve it.

At that point, he’d be the only solution.

...

The Yelang Imperial Palace was in chaos.

The courtyard outside the Emperor’s bedroom was packed with the Imperial Guard clad in gold armor, but none dared to step forward. Wind and rain lashed down, rain falling on their armor and the long spears they wielded, bringing a chilling cold.