After Princess Yan Zhi heard what her eldest brother said, she couldn't help widening her eyes. She asked in disbelief, "Eldest Brother, you mean Father and Second Brother's deaths are what made you this powerful?"
Seeing that Yan Zhi understood, Li Yuan said solemnly, "So if we bring Father back to life, he'll probably kill me to increase his power. The same goes for Second Brother—and probably even you."
Princess Yan Zhi still found it hard to believe. She took a step back and asked in a panic, "Eldest Brother, you're lying to me, aren't you? How could there be such an evil spell? It can't be!"
Li Yuan saw that Yan Zhi didn't believe him. He sighed and said helplessly, "Yan Zhi, your Second Brother's mother was sent to the Cold Palace back then. Do you know why?"
Princess Yan Zhi was taken aback. "Could it be because she discovered Father's plan?"
Li Yuan nodded and said with resignation, "That's right. So bringing Second Brother back to life is still possible. After all, I won't kill him, and he can't kill me.
"As for our father, wait until I'm near death before you bring him back. How does that sound?"
Hearing her eldest brother say this, Princess Yan Zhi was torn for a moment.
But they could deal with their father later. It would be good to save Second Brother first.
So Princess Yan Zhi decided to test the waters. She hurried off to find Xuan Nü, her second sister-in-law, and ask for some of Li Jing's personal belongings to use with the Soul-Nurturing Lamp.
Xuan Nü had been on edge during this time, constantly worried that Li Yuan would make a move against her. She hadn't expected him not only to spare her but also to use the