King's Landing

"Dear brother, tonight's dinner can be incredibly satisfying if our sister-in-law opens a restaurant in the capital of Haoyue Country. Then, we won't need to rely on other restaurants anymore."

Throughout the journey, Mu Yunhan continuously praised Su Zimo's culinary skills. He tilted his head and noticed that Mu Yunxuan seemed preoccupied.

"Brother, what are you thinking about? Is Yun Han talking to you?" Mu Yunhan asked, kidnapping Mu Yunxuan's attention away from his troubling thoughts.

"I'm contemplating what Murong Shaofeng's intentions are," Mu Yunxuan responded casually.

As the thought of Murong Shaofeng's affectionate gaze towards his wife crossed his mind, he felt a heaviness in his heart. If Su Zimo had even the slightest hint of feelings for him, he would publicly reveal the true identities of their mother and son to show everyone who dared to challenge him, Mu Yunxuan.

"Brother, your worries are unnecessary. I've observed the way our sister-in-law looks at you. It's purely unintentional. Our eldest brother is putting in a lot of effort. Let's bring our sister-in-law back to Cloud City soon. It'll save our mother from constantly yearning to hold her grandchild," Mu Yunhan assured, enjoying the lively atmosphere. He believed that if the three siblings were together in Cloud City, they would be extremely happy.

"Yun Han, you should head back now. I still have some matters to attend to," Mu Yunxuan said, disappearing without waiting for a response from Mu Yunhan.

Mu Yunhan shook his head, knowing that if his eldest brother didn't return home tonight, their mother would be furious.

Outside the gates of the Three Kings Mansion, Shao Yu was already waiting there with Huan'er. After Huan'er left Mingyue Villa, she returned to Taifu Mansion. Upon seeing Huan'er's return, Su Ziyun suspected her intentions and didn't ask any questions. Instead, she sold Huan'er to a brothel, showing her disregard for the master-servant relationship.

After dinner, Su Qi secretly brought Huan'er back and planned to send her to someone in the capital of Haoyue Country. For him, it was a simple task. However, Jun Lantian was cautious and wouldn't easily believe a letter sent by someone else. But if Su Ziyun's personal maid delivered the letter, Jun Lantian wouldn't suspect a thing.

Additionally, they expected that Su Ziyun wouldn't dare mention the events of the day to Jun Lantian, so he wouldn't know that Huan'er had been sold to a brothel. After being rescued by Shao Yu, Huan'er developed a deep hatred towards Su Ziyun. When Shao Yu proposed the plan, she readily agreed, on the condition that she be sent out of the city afterwards. Shao Yu easily agreed to this request.

"Uncle Shao Yu, are you prepared?" Su Li asked as soon as he arrived.

"Su Li, everything is ready. What about you?" Shao Yu responded, pointing at Huan'er.

Su Li glanced coldly at Huan'er and said, "Today, you experienced Su Ziyun's despicable actions. Now, as long as you deliver this letter to the Third Prince, Uncle Shao Yu will immediately escort you out of the city. If you agree, take this letter and deliver it."

Su Li handed the letter over to Huan'er, who bowed her head without hesitation. Although she was aware of Su Ziyun's malicious nature, she didn't expect her to be so heartless as to sell her own personal maid to a brothel. She couldn't bear to think about it.

"Young Master, don't worry! Huan'er will deliver the letter, and the Third Prince won't suspect her since she often delivers letters for Su Ziyun," Huan'er assured Su Li, her lips tightly pressed together. Su Ziyun wanted to destroy her, but she had nothing left to lose.

Taking the letter from Su Li's hand, Huan'er bit her lip and composed herself. She walked towards the gate of the Three Kings Mansion, ready to fulfill her task.

"Knock knock..."

After a few knocks, the door opened, and the gatekeeper recognized Huan'er and allowed her to pass without question.

After about half an incense stick's worth of time, Huan'er emerged from the mansion. She quickly approached Su Li and the others.

"Young Master, the Third Prince has read the letter and is preparing to go to Su Mansion," she reported.

"Good! Uncle Shao Yu, escort her out of the city," Su Li instructed.

"Understood! Take care," Shao Yu responded, and they left promptly.

"Thank you, Young Master," Huan'er expressed her gratitude. Su Ziyun had harmed her, but now she had a chance for revenge.

Shortly after Shao Yu and the others left, Su Li noticed Jun Lantian, accompanied by two guards, exiting the Three Kings Mansion's gate. Jun Lantian seemed to be following the plan, heading towards Taifu Mansion. With confidence, Su Li vanished from his spot.

Meanwhile, in Taifu Mansion, Su Weichen, the prince's tutor, held little real power. The security in the mansion was lax as a result.

Su Qi easily infiltrated the mansion and located Su Ziyun's courtyard, only to find that she wasn't there.

After making the necessary arrangements, Su Qi didn't linger in Su Ziyun's courtyard. Instead, he wandered around the mansion, waiting for the opportune moment.

Once the King's Landing arrived, they would return to the courtyard together. It would be quite amusing.

"Huh! What a nicely decorated place. I wonder what secrets it holds," Su Qi muttered to himself as he gently removed a tile from the roof and peered inside.

Were Su Ziyun and Xie Leng Chan in there?

Su Qi's eyes gleamed as he brought his ear closer, eager to listen.

Inside the room, Su Ziyun and Xie Leng Chan wore grim expressions.

"Mother, what should I do? Su Zimo's little sword cultivator actually returned alive, and the Crown Prince went to Mingyue Mountain Villa early this morning. What does this mean? It shows that the Crown Prince already knows about Su Zimo's true identity," Su Ziyun said angrily, banging on the table in frustration.

"Yun'er, don't worry. Many years ago, I found a way to eliminate Su Zimo's mother, and now I have a way to deal with Su Zimo herself. An unmarried woman returning with three illegitimate children, she dares to strut around? Your plan today may have failed, but we will spread the news tomorrow. With so many people in the capital, just one person's words can ruin her. She has no reputation and has children out of wedlock. Who would dare marry her? Xie Leng Chan tried to calm down the emotionally overwhelmed Su Ziyun.

"Mother, today's Su Zimo is different from before. She has the support of Bright Moon Mountain Villa and possesses unknown strength. Our Taifu Mansion doesn't hold much real power at the moment. How can we compete with her?" Su Ziyun lamented.

"Yun'er, you're being foolish! I will find a way for you to marry into the Three Kings Mansion as soon as possible. Once that happens, you will become the Third Princess. As a mere merchant's daughter from Jia Zhuang, she won't be able to oppose you..." Xie Leng Chan tried to reassure Su Ziyun, who was clearly lacking in confidence.

"Knock knock..."

As a knock sounded at the door, Xie Lengchan froze. A middle-aged woman in her forties or fifties entered the room.

"Madam, Miss, the Third Prince has arrived," she announced.

"Understood. You may leave," Xie Leng Chan said, her eyes narrowing as she pondered the situation.

"Why has the Crown Prince come at this time?" Su Ziyun wondered.

"Yun'er, the opportunity has arrived. You and the Crown Prince will meet at the Three Kings Mansion and announce your relationship. It's better to take the initiative. Everyone in the mansion knows that the Crown Prince intends to marry you. It's better to make it official sooner rather than later," Xie Leng Chan suggested.

"Mother, the Crown Prince... he's just trying to avoid gossip, that's why he always..." Su Ziyun hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.

"Yun'er, take this packet of medicinal powder and sprinkle it in the air. It's colorless and odorless, so the Crown Prince won't notice. This is the same powder I used on your father when we first had you. If you bear a royal heir, how can the emperor ignore it?" Xie Leng Chan revealed, her determination evident. She believed that once Yun'er entered the Three Kings Mansion, Taifu Mansion would gain more support.

"Mother, I'll do as you say," Su Ziyun agreed, not caring about the consequences as long as it helped her marry into the Three Kings Mansion quickly.

"Let's go!"

As soon as Su Ziyun left, Su Qi narrowed his eyes, a cunning smile playing on his face.

"Su Ziyun, you think you can get away with it? You wanted to kill my mother and you killed my grandmother. Your days are numbered," Su Qi whispered to himself before vanishing from the spot.

"Qi'er, are you ready?" Su Li entered Taifu Mansion and quickly found Su Qi.

"Brother, the plan has changed. Go to the main hall and find a way to delay Jun Lantian for about half an incense stick's worth of time. Seize this opportunity to deal with Su Ziyun thoroughly. Avenge our mother and grandmother," Su Qi instructed.

"Grandmother..." Su Li frowned, unfamiliar with the term.

"Brother, don't dwell on it. I overheard Xie Leng Chan saying that she personally killed our grandmother," Su Qi revealed with a sneer.

"Alright! Hurry up, time is running out," Su Li responded, moving swiftly.

Su Qi pouted, his small figure darting towards Su Ziyun's courtyard. He entered the courtyard before her and discreetly manipulated things inside her room with his Xuan Power, showcasing his speed.

Su Qi activated a hidden mechanism, ensuring that Su Ziyun wouldn't notice any abnormalities. Satisfied, he returned to his room.

With his fox-like cunning, Su Qi carefully observed the five or six guards protecting Su Ziyun. His gaze fell upon a short, stout man with a beard standing not far from the door.

A mischievous glint flashed in Su Qi's eyes. "Su Ziyun, you never anticipated that today would mark the end of your glamorous days. Let's see if you still have the audacity to harm my mother."

Using his Xuan Power, Su Qi discreetly delivered the medicinal powder in his hand to the guard he had chosen. He then picked up a small stone from the ground and aimed it at the guard.

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