Volume 1 Chapter 71 The Third Imperial Son, Chu Yixiu

  Zhen Nan Wang sent his guard Jiang Nan to investigate Ye Hanshan as soon as he appeared, starting to suspect the relationship between Ye Hanshan and Zhu Mei.

  They followed the trail of clues revealed by Ye Hansheng's journey and finally tracked them down to their birthplace, Zhao State.

  Originally, Ye Hanshan was washed away by the flood and accidentally rescued by a group of bandits. When he woke up, he wanted to find Zhu Mei, but where could he still find her? A few months later, Ye Hanshan, who had no family or home, had to join the bandits and became an outlaw. Due to the destruction of his family, his mentality became distorted, and he had a kind of inexplicable resentment towards people. Within just one year, he became ruthless and did all sorts of evil things.

  Of course, in the process of being a bandit, he never stopped searching for Zhu Mei. Unfortunately, Zhu Mei encountered Qin Lingyun and thought he was already dead, so she had long left Zhao Guo. Even if he dug up all of Zhao Guo, he still wouldn't be able to find her.

  Years later, he arrived in Chu State and coincidentally met Zhu Mei. After a night of madness, Zhu Mei was unwilling to leave with him, which greatly disappointed him. Later, knowing that Qin Lingyun's cultivation was very high, he himself retreated and did not dare to take Zhu Mei away either.

  There was a martial artist among the bandits, who was the leader of that group of bandits and was extremely formidable. He had always been envious of those who could cultivate. Unfortunately, the bandit leader's cultivation path was unorthodox, and although he had a rare opportunity when he was young, that method was no longer suitable for him. The bandit leader also stagnated at the martial artist realm due to lack of cultivation techniques.

  The Lei and Wang families, two cultivation households, were able to summon the wind and rain, roaming freely throughout Zhao State, with even the Emperor having to give them some face.

  When he saw the secret rhizome in Qin Lingyun's dark room, he had a different idea - if they had a good cultivation method, their team would become stronger and stronger, and Zhao Guo would be invincible.

  Before leaving, she took a secret book from the dark room. Zhu Mei allowed it because Qin Lingyun was her cousin and also because of herself, which led to the death of his parents. She knew that Qin had many such things, and with his current cultivation level, ordinary cultivation methods were not in his eyes. The things here, she could look at them freely.

  Ye Hanshan took the secret mushroom and was afraid that Qin Lingyun would find him to settle accounts, as the secret mushroom he cultivated was something that couldn't be bought with money outside.

  Since then, for nearly two years, he didn't dare to go to Chu State to find Zhu Mei, and only cultivated in Zhao State. Two years later, when she quietly went to find Zhu Mei again, she found that Zhu Mei had already moved away, so she also didn't know that she was pregnant with his child.

  In their bandit lair, many things were shared. That secret book, apart from him cultivating it, others also cultivated it.

  The secret recipe modified by the King of Zhennan was indeed very domineering. In just over a decade, two people in their group had cultivated to become Grand Masters, one of whom was that bandit leader.

  At that time, they only thought that the secret fruit was a good thing and that their cultivation speed could be so fast. They didn't know that it was actually using their life's essence to force growth, and the higher their cultivation, the greater the danger.

  After that gang of bandits became powerful, they didn't just commit robbery anymore; they also did murder for hire, commonly known as assassins.

  The person who assassinated Qin Luo Yi in Xiang Guo Temple is one of them. He was brought from Zhao State by Ye Han Shan.

  Of course, Ye Hanshan did not really meet Zhu Mei two months ago. They met earlier, about a year ago.

  This made Qin Luoyi very suspicious, and at first she suspected that the **He Huan San was provided by Ye Hanshan.

  Jiang Nan found out about these things without much effort. However, by the time he returned to report to Zhen Nan Wang, Ye Hanshan had already been executed.

  Even Zhen Nan Wang, at first, only suspected the relationship between the two and had someone investigate. He didn't think Ye Hanshan would harm Qin Luoyi, if he had been aware earlier, he wouldn't have let their scheme succeed.

  As for those assassins and bandits related to Ye Hanshan, King Zhen Nan went in person to wipe them out in order to eliminate future troubles, which can also be considered as getting rid of a scourge for the people.

  Qin Luo Han was severely injured by the combined efforts of Crown Prince Chu Yi Feng and Third Imperial Son, leaving her with only a thread of life. In the end, Duke Zhen Nan gave that last breath to Zhu Mei, but Zhu Mei did not give Qin Luo Han the healing dan to take.

  Xie Ruyan was furious with Qin Luohan, the mother and daughter who had set such a vicious trap for her own daughter. After returning to the palace, she ignored her and let her fend for herself.

  Everyone in the Zhen Nan Wang Fu knew that Qin Luo Han was not the king's daughter, not only did she viciously frame the county princess and wish to marry into the third prince's fu, but also killed her own mother... Naturally, they no longer had the same respect and obedience as before, and were even more disdainful.

  Yesterday's flower cluster brocade, the bustling and extraordinary Fragrant Garden has become exceptionally deserted. Following Qin Luohan's side, there is only her personal maid Xue'er. Xue'er naturally didn't stay by her side willingly, and several months ago, Qin Luohan's refusal to save her had made her hate her to the bone. Seeing her fall to this state today, she was more delighted than anyone else.

  Qin Luo Han was in a coma for three whole days before finally waking up. On the second night after she woke up, she found out that Zhu Mei had died and was greatly shocked. She couldn't accept that her mother was killed by herself, and in a state of madness, she smashed her head to death in the Xiangxiang Garden.

  Of course, this is not the truth. The truth is that Qin Luo Yi knew that Qin Luo Han had not died, and she deliberately came to see her, kindly telling her the truth about how she was disfigured a few months ago, as well as the truth behind their trip to Xiangguo Temple, where she had already seen through their mother-daughter scheme. Then, she turned the tables on them, letting Qin Luo Han take her place and experience the horror of being raped by Jia Ren...

  Qin Luo Han listened, extremely angry and furious, almost fainting, thinking that Qin Luo Yi was a fool who could be manipulated at will, but she didn't expect the foolish one to be herself! She took a wolf for a sheep, and was still self-satisfied.

  Then she quickly realized the key point, suspected Yutou Xueer, and in a fit of rage, she killed Xueer with one sword. Before Xueer died, she used all her strength to knock her dead against the bedpost.

  Qin Luo Yi stood by, watching with an expressionless face as the two of them fell before her, their lives slipping away.

  Bright Moon Pavilion

  In the backyard, Gao Xia patted his palm and laughed, with a face full of excitement: "Great, that hateful woman is finally dead!"

  "Yes, I've never seen such a vicious woman, even harming her own sister. Now she's gotten what she deserved, and can't escape death. Haha, she still wanted to marry the Third Prince? It turns out she wasn't even the king's daughter after all!" Xiong Sha also laughed.

  Qin Luoyi sat on one side, her skin smooth and lustrous like jade, her eyebrows resembling a new moon, her dense eyelashes making her deep and beautiful phoenix eyes even more spirited. The corners of her lips were slightly raised, it could be seen that she was in an extremely good mood at the moment.

  A figure in blue, Jian Yumian stood beside her, his sharp facial features and handsome face that usually wore a smile now expressionless. His dark eyes flashed with a hint of sympathy as he gazed at her profile.

  Qin Luo Yi turned his head back and didn't notice anything unusual, smiling: "Ruan Xiang, the young lady from Xun Fang Pavilion, help me redeem her sometime."

  This was what they had agreed on earlier. Ruan Xiang would help her testify against Ye Hanshan, and in return, she would get the Wu Xin Cao and also help her redeem herself to leave Xun Fang Pavilion.

  Jian Yu Yan shook his head and said, "It's still too early now, we have to wait a bit longer... after some time has passed and this matter has blown over, it won't be late to redeem then."

  Qin Luo Yi thought about it and felt it was right, so she didn't insist anymore.

  "Your Highness, the Third Prince has arrived." A guard who had been hiding in the shadows suddenly appeared and said in a low voice.

  "I understand." Jian Yu Yan looked at Qin Luo Yi's obviously furrowed brow, nodded and waved his hand to let him withdraw.

  "Fourth Brother!" In a suit of dark-colored brocade, elegant and refined, the Third Imperial Prince, Chu Yuxiu, walked into the backyard from the front hall of Mingyue Pavilion, with an unbeatable smile on his face.

  "Your Highness, the Third Prince!" Jian Yuyan stood up and smiled in welcome. His deep eyes sparkled as he thought about how Chu Yishu had been coming to Mingyue Pavilion frequently over the past few months. Every time he was there, he would seek him out to discuss symbols and principles or play chess and taste tea together.

  "Yī er!" Chu Yixiu saw the white figure beside Jian Yuyan and was taken aback for a moment, then smiled: "So you're here too."

  Qin Luo Yi blinked her long eyelashes, with an expression that seemed to be smiling yet not quite smiling. She stood up and bowed to him.

  Chu Yixiu's gaze became somewhat scorching as he elegantly walked to her side, speaking to her in a slightly intimate tone.

  Jian Yu Yan's eyes dimmed and she lowered her eyelids.

  Qin Luo Yi spoke with him while subtly increasing the distance between them, but every time she managed to create some space, Chu Yu Xiu would unintentionally move closer again.

  Tomorrow is again the time for the monthly auction of the Seven Stages Elixir at Mingyue Pavilion. Taking advantage of the two men discussing this matter, Qin Luo Yi got up and left.

  Who would have thought that as soon as she stood up, Chu Yixiu also got up and bid farewell to Jian Yuanyan, then accompanied Qin Luoyi out of the Mingyue Pavilion.

  "Yi'er, I'll send you back!" Chu Yixiu pointed to his own carriage parked outside the Mingyue Pavilion.

  Qin Luoyi glanced at him and smiled faintly: "No need to go through so much trouble, my father has sent a carriage for me." She turned around and was about to leave.

  Last time she went out, she was unlucky and got entangled with a group of thugs. After that, whenever she went out, it was always in the Wangfu royal carriage, and the King of Zhen Nan no longer allowed her to go out alone.

  Chu Yixiu gazed at her icy back, and the calm eyes had a faint glimmer of light. Suddenly, he reached out and grasped her arm, pulling her to his side, staring intensely at her: "Let's go, I'll send you off!"

  His words were vastly different from his usual gentle tone, and with a strong grasp, he pulled her onto his own carriage.

  Qin's eyes flashed with a hint of anger. He glanced at the hand grasping his arm, wanting to make a scene on the spot, but the corner of his eye caught the inquiring glances of many people sneaking peeks, and he endured it.

  The carriage of Chu Yixiu was very spacious, seemingly simple, but actually had a kind of low-key luxury, and it was very comfortable to sit in. It could be seen that Chu Yixiu was usually a person who knew how to enjoy himself.

  Digression

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  I've caught a cold, my head is hurting badly, can't concentrate at all, today's update will be a bit shorter, bear with it for now everyone.