Chapter 263: The Storm Is About to Erupt (Part 2)

Chapter 263: The Storm Is About to Erupt (Part 2)

"Has the Crown Prince made any other moves besides sending Yao Yeting to deliver a message to Ronghua?"

The emperor's suspicions were once again aroused.

"Your Majesty..."

Grand Supervisor Yun immediately bowed.

"Besides delivering a message to the Crown Princess, the Crown Prince has not taken any other actions. He diligently reviews memorials every day and discusses state affairs with ministers from various departments."

After glancing at Emperor Yu, he continued:

"As for the Sixth Prince, since Second Master Su organized military drills, the Sixth Prince has won several times and gained considerable prestige and followers within the army."

The Sixth Prince and the Crown Prince belong to the same faction. If the Crown Prince hasn't moved, but the Sixth Prince has gained such prestige in the army...

"The Sixth Prince won?"

Emperor Yu's eyes darkened instantly.

He knew very well what kind of martial skills the Sixth Prince and Second Master Su possessed. How many times could the Sixth Prince win under Second Master Su's supervision?

"Where is Second Master Su? Why hasn't he arrived yet?"

This question carried a heavy imperial authority.

Second Master Su and Yun Mujing had been secretly collaborating. Now that Yun Muxiao had won several times over Second Master Su, it seemed likely that Second Master Su was intentionally letting him win to make the emperor wary of the Crown Prince's faction and use his hand to restrain them.

The emperor's suspicions grew even stronger.

Grand Supervisor Yun hurriedly sent a young eunuch to inquire.

A moment later, the young eunuch returned, reporting that Second Master Su had been intercepted by the Seventh Prince at the second palace gate, which was why he hadn't arrived.

Hearing that it was the Seventh Prince who had intercepted him, Emperor Yu rubbed his temples again.

"I am tired. Let Second Master Su go back!"

Once again, Emperor Yu indulged Yun Mujing.

Even though he harbored suspicions about Yun Mujing, he was still a doting father who repeatedly indulged him.

In fact, when Second Master Su met Yun Mujing at the second palace gate, it was because Second Master Su had arrived earlier and deliberately waited there to create the illusion that he was being stopped by Yun Mujing.

When they met, they exchanged a glance but did not say much. They left the palace one after the other.

Only after leaving the imperial palace did Second Master Su pull Yun Mujing into a small alley and then speak:

"There's unusual activity on the Crown Prince's side."

His words were definitive.

"I know."

Yun Mujing sneered coldly:

"Father ultimately uses the Crown Prince to control me. Once it involves the throne, Father becomes the supreme ruler, driven by imperial suspicions rather than paternal love."

A fleeting look of disappointment flashed across his enchanting eyes.

What was wrong with being a daughter? Why couldn't a daughter be a ruler? Though he was a woman, he had a man's heart. He was always the Seventh Prince, never the nonexistent Sixth Princess.

"Su Yumuo, I will keep an eye on the Crown Prince. You take care of Yun Muxiao. No matter how strong their brotherhood, once it touches upon the throne, it will crumble. Break them from within..."

It was precisely Yun Mujing who instructed Second Master Su to deliberately give Yun Muxiao opportunities to win, increasing his prestige in the army and making him more arrogant.

Once Yun Muxiao's influence in the army grows to rival the Crown Prince's, their brotherhood would be easily shattered with just a slight push.

These words revealed the depth of Yun Mujing's thoughts.

Listening to this, Second Master Su's expression changed slightly, his brows furrowing for a moment before he finally said: "Before Emperor Yu, act like the Seventh Prince. He is your father, not your emperor."

This seemingly contradictory statement left Second Master Su walking away first.

Yun Mujing understood what Second Master Su meant.

If he treated Emperor Yu as only a father, then Emperor Yu would be a doting father. If he treated him as an emperor, then Emperor Yu would be a ruler. Emperor Yu's attitude towards him depended entirely on how he treated Emperor Yu.

Whether father or emperor, it all lay in his hands. This was also his strongest weapon against the Crown Prince, ensuring that the Crown Prince wouldn't scheme against him as he did against Yun Muye.

He could act without restraint, while the Crown Prince must be cautious. Because he was the Seventh Prince whom Emperor Yu indulged without limits, the Crown Prince would need to be absolutely certain if they wanted to deal with him.

Within the Yunlang Kingdom, all these undercurrents were moving beneath the surface, and whether virtue or evil would prevail depended on each person's ability.

Meanwhile, within the Zhu Xian Kingdom, a storm was about to erupt openly.

Ten miles away from Guanyang Peak, Yun Ji appeared here, dressed in black, cold and aloof.

However, instead of wearing a silver-black mask, he covered his face with a white veil.

Following him was Xiao Mubai.

Beside him was Yun Ling, who was not disguised but wore clothes marked with the character 'Xiao'.

Yun Ling was indeed the 'Xiao' protector among the Free Protectors.

"Prince, the Master said he would meet Prince Yi on Guanyang Peak three days later, and tomorrow is that day."

Facing Yun Ji, Xiao Mubai did not show the same caution he had with Han Modust; instead, there was only respect.

"From today onwards, recall my master!"

With these words, Yun Ji's gaze, through the silk blindfold over his eyes, looked towards Qingfeng Pavilion within the Capital Region of Zhu Xian.

Today's parting means we will never see each other again in this life.

He is no longer the Prince of Bright Moon.

Standing amidst the mountains, a gust of wind would stir his cloak, making it flutter, with the surrounding scenery serving as a backdrop.

"Yes, Master."

Xiao Mubai and Yun Ling exchanged a glance before both lowered their heads.

No more words were spoken.

Silence enveloped them, broken only by the rustling of the breeze and occasional bird calls.

Yun Ji stood there, gazing quietly, unmoving, until the sun had set halfway across the sky...

Lifting the jade fingers hidden within his sleeves, he removed the white silk blindfold belonging to the Prince of Bright Moon, and the world of blindness gradually faded away.

These beautiful phoenix eyes, once murky, now became clear, and gradually, the surroundings turned distinct, even without Su Ráo. Yun Ji could see.

Yet, Yun Ji felt no joy at this, for it heralded his disappearance.

This action of Yun Ji's also made Yun Ling and Xiao Mubai become cautious, their minds fully tensed.

"Jing has finally embarked on the path of no return. Since this is her choice, let her face it herself.

After Han Modust emerges, inform him of this. He can act against Zhu Xian, he can destroy Dan Liang, but he cannot touch Yun Lang. This is what we owe Jing.

Aunt Yao's death was to save Empress Mother. Jing is the only bloodline of Yao'er. For this reason alone, he cannot harm Yun Lang. If he does not listen, mention Su Ráo."

With these instructions, the silver-black mask finally concealed his handsome face, leaving only those increasingly clear phoenix eyes, which began to turn icy cold.

Suddenly, his steps faltered, and Yun Ji fainted without warning.

"Master..."

Yun Ling quickly supported him.

Xiao Mubai also helped support Yun Ji, but just as he touched Yun Ji's arm, Yun Ji's eyes opened.

Though they were phoenix eyes, at this moment, they were filled only with the bloodthirsty ice of Han Modust, devoid of the obsidian-like clarity of Yun Ji.

One person, or rather two, two personalities: Celestial and Netherworld. One from heaven, one from hell. Though they are one person, they are separate entities, each with their own independent consciousness.