Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law

Chapter 786 - 791, - 792: Princess Deti

Xingyin had anticipated this and said, "Originally, I had some doubts about this matter as well, but something made me understand it. De Yi, do you know this person Lin Kong?""Lin Kong from the Jincheng Lin Family?" Princess De Yi asked.

"Yes, he is a friend of your father, and through your father, he also has close connections with your aunt. Just recently, Lord Diao reported to me that the Lin Family is colluding with Louwo. Therefore, I have reason to suspect that during the time the Lin Family was in contact with your aunt, they turned Shuang’Er and made her strike with poison hands.

Moreover, when I sent people to arrest the Lin Family members in the capital yesterday, a mysterious expert appeared to help, killing many of my people. I also suspect this mysterious expert was sent by Louwo to assist the Lin Family."

Xingyin’s words were logical and well-founded, explaining the reason for the citywide search yesterday and increasing the credibility of Shuang’Er’s assassination of the Eldest Princess.

Many ministers present thus reduced a lot of doubts in their hearts.

Before this, some of them even suspected that the death of the Eldest Princess was related to Xingyin.

Now they didn’t suspect it anymore, as after all, the Eldest Princess was a woman and couldn’t threaten the Third Prince’s "rule," so there was no need to kill her.

Princess De Yi was half-convinced, "I heard the funeral is today, if I hadn’t learned the news and rushed back overnight without a moment’s rest, wouldn’t I even have seen Lady Lian once?"

"This..." Xingyin hesitated for a moment, glanced at the ministers, who were sensible enough to retreat, then Xingyin said, "The poison Shuang’Er used was extremely vile, and after less than a day, my aunt’s body started decaying and giving off an unpleasant smell, which even spices couldn’t cover. If time dragged on, I was worried that my aunt, even in death, couldn’t be presentable."

"I want to see my mother." Princess De Yi said.

"That might not be appropriate, after all, the deceased should be respected, and your aunt’s current appearance might frighten you, De Yi..." Xingyin’s voice was gentle, appearing concerned for Princess De Yi.

"She is still my mother. Can’t I even see her face before she is buried?"

"Then I will first send them away and have someone light musk."

"Thank you, Third Prince."

"De Yi, why are you being polite with me? In the future, without your aunt, I will look after you."

"Thank you."

...

The coffin had not yet been sealed, Princess De Yi, hands trembling, opened the coffin, and a foul smell immediately spread. Although the person in the coffin was unrecognizable, Princess De Yi could still tell it was her mother.

"Waaaa..." Princess De Yi lay on the coffin, crying bitterly.

Xingyin entered and quickly moved forward to show excessive concern.

He even repeatedly took advantage of comforting gestures, trying to take liberties with Princess De Yi, but she skillfully avoided them.

The court had already set the time for the funeral.

But Princess De Yi returned and forcibly requested to delay the coffin for a few more days, as she wanted to keep vigil for her mother.

Though this was against the rules, everyone, seeing her filial piety, said nothing.

Xingyin agreed as well.

To show excessive concern, Xingyin also wanted to accompany Princess De Yi to keep vigil.

However, due to too many matters, and the fact that keeping vigil was dull, combined with Princess De Yi’s indifference towards him, he left with an excuse after less than one hour.

Although he had some improper thoughts towards Princess De Yi, too much had been happening recently, and he was not in a hurry.

...

Time went on until evening, when Spring Orchid came to persuade, "Miss, please go down to eat something and rest for a while; you haven’t had a drop to drink since last night, nor have you rested. If you go on like this, your body can’t hold up. Let this servant replace you first."

But Princess De Yi remained unmoved.

"If the Eldest Princess were still here, she wouldn’t want to see you like this. Besides, if your health fails, who will avenge the Eldest Princess?" Spring Orchid continued to persuade.

Princess De Yi stirred.

Seeing this, Spring Orchid continued, "If you really can’t hold on, Miss, go down to eat something, bathe, and rest for an hour or two. That way, you’ll have more spirit keeping vigil, and this servant will come to call you."

"One hour." Princess De Yi said.

"Certainly."

...

To make the most of the time.

While bathing, Princess De Yi had people bring food.

Princess De Yi soaked in the bathtub, eating, while the servants attended to her bath.

But as Princess De Yi ate, she started to daze, tears began to fall again.

Princess De Yi inquired about the events on the day the Eldest Princess was assassinated.

But these people seemed to have rehearsed beforehand, saying much the same as Xingyin.

No matter how Princess De Yi asked, she couldn’t extract any clues.

Hmm, Princess De Yi wasn’t a fool; how could she trust Xingyin’s words just like that?

Moreover, she had been on guard against Xingyin for some time.

Because of her father’s death in battle, she suspected it was related to Xingyin.

Previously, she left the city because she had learned someone who knew the details of her father’s death was still alive, so she went to investigate.

But when she found this person, they were already dead.

This also made her more convinced that there was another truth behind her father’s death.

Previously questioning Xingyin before the ministers was her way of getting the truth.

With His Majesty and the Crown Prince’s sudden illnesses, the current status of the Third Prince inevitably led to speculation.

But Princess De Yi couldn’t figure out, or dared not think about, why her mother, even as a Fourth-Grade Martial Artist, and a woman at that, posed no threat to the Third Prince. Why would he want to hurt her mother?

Yes, Princess De Yi’s intuition told her that her mother’s death was not related to Shuang’Er, but rather that Shuang’Er had inside knowledge. This matter must be related to the Third Prince.

"Miss, please finish eating and rest quickly." After the servants helped Princess De Yi finish bathing, they all left the room one after another.

Princess De Yi was unaware or simply didn’t care, as she was still lost in thought.

And the crux of this matter involved Shuang’Er.

She had to find Shuang’Er before the Third Prince did.

But soon, she felt disheartened. Even if she found Shuang’Er and proved that Shuang’Er wasn’t the killer, what could she do?

In the end, she was just a Junior Seventh-Grade Martial Artist with no people under her command.

As Princess De Yi started to feel restless.

The window suddenly opened, and there was a faint sound, followed by footsteps from behind the screen.

"Who?"

Princess De Yi quickly jumped out of the bathtub, picked up a towel hanging on the tub’s edge, wrapped it around herself, quickly tied a knot, and went to grab the weapon on the table. After grabbing the weapon, she took the clothes hanging on the rack and covered her chest.

The whole process was swift and smooth.

Princess De Yi knew that if it was a servant entering, they would definitely knock first.

Chen Mo stood behind the screen, not approaching, seemingly giving her time.

"Someone entrusted me to bring you a few words," Chen Mo said.

Hearing it was a man’s voice, Princess De Yi frowned, eyes showing anger. After securing the knot on her chest, drawing her long sword, she said coldly, "How dare you trespass into the Princess’s Mansion?"

"I was able to come to you quietly, you should know that you are no match for me. Rest assured, I won’t do anything to you. I’ll leave as soon as I finish speaking, and won’t disturb you again," Chen Mo clearly heard the sound of the sword being drawn.

Hearing such confident words from the other, Princess De Yi felt somewhat stifled, as what he said was fact.

"What do you want to say?" Princess De Yi asked coldly.

"Shuang’Er is with me," Chen Mo said.

Princess De Yi’s expression changed significantly and then angrily said, "Are you her accomplice?"

Chen Mo did not answer her question, continuing to say, "Shuang’Er said she didn’t kill the Eldest Princess."

"Nonsense, why should I believe you?"

Chen Mo still didn’t answer her directly, finishing, "Shuang’Er said the last time she saw the Eldest Princess, the Eldest Princess was in disarray, flushed, and ran out from inside, with the Third Prince chasing behind. Then the Eldest Princess told her to run.

Shuang’Er suspects the Eldest Princess’s death is related to the Third Prince."

Hearing this, Princess De Yi was utterly stunned, forcing her to consider what she dared not think.

"Where is Shuang’Er? Who are you? Why come to tell me this?"