Night fell, stars dotting the sky.
Within the Wine Pool Meat Forest, Di Xin frolicked with his beloved consorts, utterly carefree.
Upon hearing that Wen Zhong had defeated the Quan Rong and would soon return victorious to court, Di Xin was not pleased. Instead, he felt somewhat uneasy.
To put it plainly, Di Xin feared Wen Zhong. Especially now, when he had become so extravagant and debauched—would Wen Zhong not berate him mercilessly upon his return?
As Grand Tutor, Wen Zhong was a veteran minister who had served two reigns and Yin Zi Shou's teacher.
This time, Di Xin merely wished to enjoy himself a little more before Wen Zhong returned.
For the past three years, he had indulged in wine and women every day, neglecting all affairs of state.
Most court affairs had been handed over to Fake Daji and Shen Gongbao. How could things possibly go well?
After an unknown amount of time, Di Xin, lying beside the wine pool, fell into a drunken sleep.
Seeing this, Fake Daji curled her lips slightly, dismissed everyone, and swam over to Di Xin's side.
"Your Majesty... wake up."
After calling to him repeatedly without receiving any response, Fake Daji made her move.
She extended a slender finger, placed it against Di Xin's chest, and gently slashed.
Xiqi, Ji Residence.
Chi Yu lay on the bed, about to rest, when a mechanical voice sounded.
Ding! Congratulations to Writer Li Chen for completing Task ②: Obtain Yin Zi Shou's heart blood.
Ding! Congratulations to Writer Li Chen for receiving an Advancement Gift Pack.
Hearing this, Chi Yu smiled faintly.
"This Nine-tailed Demon Fox is not bad. She deserves praise."
"Since she has worked so hard and cooperated so well, before I leave this world, I shall help her escape the fate