Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law

Chapter 799 - 805, - 806: Drugging

Before nightfall, the streets of the Capital City became tranquil and enigmatic, lights gradually lit up on both sides, and a few carriages quietly passed by on the road, with the sound of their wheels on the cobblestones creating a pleasant sound that echoed in the silent sky.The carriage stopped in front of the Third Prince’s Mansion.

Princess De Yi, dressed in a red warrior’s outfit, descended from the carriage.

Her dark hair fell like a waterfall, her eyes were like autumn waters, her skin as smooth as cream, her face as white as jade, and her nose was high and sharp. It was a strikingly beautiful face, but with long, slender eyebrows that slanted into her temples, complemented by her sharp eyes, giving her a heroic aura combined with a chill as cold as a winter’s plum blossom.

She wore a sword at her waist and wrist guards on her arms, her attire resembling that of a chivalrous heroine from Jianghu.

She looked up at the ornate gold plaque above the gate, her gaze as piercing as an eagle’s.

The servants of the Third Prince’s Mansion quickly came forward to greet her, respectfully saying, "Princess De Yi."

"Where is His Highness the Third Prince?" Princess De Yi placed her hand on the sword at her waist, her voice cold and indifferent.

"His Highness is still at the palace and hasn’t returned. However, he instructed us that if the Commandery Princess arrives, she should wait inside for a while; His Highness will return soon," said the servant.

Princess De Yi lowered her gaze to look at the servant, her voice icy, "Since His Highness the Third Prince is not here, I will come another day."

The sharpness in Princess De Yi’s eyes made the servant dare not look directly at her. Upon hearing her words, she turned to leave and get back on the carriage. The servant quickly said, looking nervous, "Princess, we have already prepared a banquet, and His Highness instructed us to take good care of you. If you leave now, it will be difficult for me to report to His Highness."

Yet Princess De Yi remained unsympathetic, snorting coldly, "Your reporting issues are of no concern to me."

With that, Princess De Yi turned back to the carriage.

The servant’s face changed drastically, knowing the temper of the Third Prince. If he returned to find that Princess De Yi had arrived but left, he would surely vent his anger on them, blaming them for failing to keep Princess De Yi.

Just as the servant intended to step forward to stop the carriage, the sound of horse hooves clattering on the street echoed from the end of the road, and a team of carriages came from the street’s end. Judging by the procession, it seemed the Third Prince Xingyin had returned.

The servant hurriedly spoke to Princess De Yi inside the carriage, "Princess, His Highness has returned."

Princess De Yi’s delicate eyebrows furrowed in the carriage, and after contemplating for a while, she stepped out.

The Third Prince’s convoy stopped in front of the mansion.

Xingyin dismounted gracefully, looking like a refined gentleman. He approached the carriage behind and glanced upward with a smile, saying, "Mother, we have arrived."

A slender arm emerged from the carriage’s curtain, and a beautiful woman in palace attire stepped out from the carriage. Xingyin quickly stepped forward to support her, helping her down from the carriage.

Upon seeing the beautiful woman in the palace skirt, Princess De Yi loosened her grip on the sword hilt, and let out a breath of relief. She then stepped forward, gesturing with respect, "Princess De Yi greets Her Majesty the Empress and His Highness the Third Prince."

"It’s De Yi..." Seeing Princess De Yi, Queen Yelang beamed with joy, quickly grasping her hand and smiling, "It has been a while since I last saw you. De Yi, you are still as beautiful as ever."

Princess De Yi also managed a few smiles in response. Although she did not like Xingyin much, she had a lot of goodwill towards the Empress, who treated her quite well.

Queen Yelang’s face was glowing with laughter as she gazed upon Princess De Yi’s charming face. Her eyes scan to Xingyin beside her, revealing a trace of guilt. Her eyes flickered, and she sighed, "I am aware of the Eldest Princess’ situation. Prince Consort Zhong hasn’t been gone long, and now this has happened to the Eldest Princess..."

Queen Yelang gently touched Princess De Yi’s jade-like hand with affection, saying, "De Yi, you have suffered indeed."

Princess De Yi shook her head slightly.

Queen Yelang urged Xingyin, saying, "Xingyin, you must apprehend the culprit as quickly as possible to provide closure for De Yi and allow the Eldest Princess to rest in peace beneath the Nine Springs."

"Rest assured, Mother, I’ve arranged everything properly. Within these two days, we will surely capture the culprit," Xingyin promised.

Princess De Yi lowered her eyes, lost in thought.

"...Alright, let’s not stand here anymore, let’s go inside. The wind is strong outside; be careful not to catch a cold," sensing Xingyin’s gesture, Queen Yelang hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Mother, please," Xingyin said with an appearance of filial piety.

Queen Yelang nodded, and with the Palace Maid assisting her, she walked toward the mansion.

"Princess De Yi, please," Xingyin said.

Princess De Yi considered for a moment before following closely behind Queen Yelang.

The reason Princess De Yi came here tonight to see Xingyin was that he mentioned the Empress wanted to meet her and discuss the specific arrangements for the burial of Princess Yan Yang.

Now that the Empress had arrived, she had no choice but to go inside.

However, with the Empress present, he wouldn’t dare act rashly.

...

The mansion’s main hall was brightly lit.

The servants attended by the side.

After Queen Yelang and Princess De Yi entered the hall, Xingyin addressed a steward among the servants, saying, "No matter what happens tonight, no one is allowed to interrupt us. Any matters should be addressed tomorrow."

"Understood."

In the hall, Queen Yelang took a seat at the top, observing Princess De Yi who chose a seat below. She quickly beckoned her over, laughing, "De Yi, come sit by my side."

"Understood," Princess De Yi said, stepping forward eagerly, wishing it herself.