Chapter 101: The Mad Fourth Prince

Time passed swiftly, and in just half a month, much had changed.

Since the imperial court meeting when the old emperor expressed his desire to abdicate, the Fourth and Sixth Princes scarcely left the Qianqing Palace, as if they wished to remain there every hour of the day.

Ten days prior, Gong Fengjiang, the military governor of the northwestern border, had conspired with the rebels of Western Xia.

The court lacked capable generals to dispatch; thus, Zhao Yu earnestly recommended Commander Yang Wudi to lead the troops against the insurgents.

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The world has always been a place where right and wrong blur, where black and white intertwine—there is no single sun in the sky, no absolute path of righteousness.

Her back stiffened involuntarily. Huo Chenyuan? How could he be here, uttering such strange words?

She refused to descend, unwilling to entangle herself in these trivial matters. Huo Sibai, provoked by his mother's actions, instantly flew into a rage.

Shang Qi cast a scornful glance at his father, who still wore his hair in a long braid—a style he deemed hopelessly outdated.

After acquiring a Wuling miracle vehicle, Chen Zhan did not return home. There was one more urgent task he had to complete.

The only difference was the sword wound on his leg now carried a freezing effect, a bone-chilling cold seeping deep into his marrow. Fortunately, his internal energy was already circulating; under its flow, the cold was dispelled, and the wound’s bleeding was soon staunched.

“But once it’s completed, there will surely be shameless people trying to squeeze their way in,” Qi Yue gritted her teeth, recalling how she had been pushed out of the elevator. She wished those who forced their way in would all be trapped inside.

She observed how a simple twist could ignite the flare gun instantly, flames bursting forth with a flick.

Many students learned this self-defense technique; if even a few were spared harm due to the ruler or their heightened awareness, then the uncle’s efforts would have been worthwhile.

“Of course! Who buys it now? Back when the British first approached the government about this, I had already instructed Camille and the others to start purchasing!” Monet replied proudly.

By nature, Chu Junyue was not a hospitable man; cold and aloof at the table, he kept everyone at arm’s length. Yet this time, he accepted every toast with a smile, patiently introducing Ning Ke to each guest.

As one closest to mastering the pinnacle of array formation, possessing profound understanding of the grand art, the legacies he inherited were naturally unparalleled. Coupled with Ye Chen’s innate talent, the result was twice the effort for half the work.

However, under the expectant gaze of Qilin, the man showed no expression; instead, he calmly picked up a black stone and placed it once more.

Qin Fen watched Kun Ruosi’s movements, a faint smile touching his lips. He settled himself comfortably, first sensing his inner sea to confirm its calm before entering a state of cultivation.

Chongyun saw an elderly woman approaching slowly nearby, followed by a man clad in black embroidered with mandala patterns, wielding a sword—the foremost disciple of the Mandala sect.

At that moment, he felt a profound gratitude for having walked this path with integrity. Hence, when his son asked that question, he could answer with such openness and pride. Yes, your father is a man of justice.

Although his elder brother, Ying Fenghu, had become a death-bound soldier, at least in life he was seen, and in death, he was found. To have a death-bound soldier by one’s side was better than eternal separation, like Chang Huan and Yipin Hong—their story was truly sorrowful.

Ding Jun desperately fought to buy Qi Duo some time, pushing himself to the limit despite severe injuries. Yet the blood puppet’s strength far surpassed theirs, and no matter how fiercely they struggled, they could only delay the inevitable.

With a single thought, Tan Yun’s source of life shattered instantly. A surging, milky-white fountain of life force rapidly enveloped him.