The prince courts death
The Purple Tenuity Imperial Capital, the Third Prince's Residence.
Inside the luxurious warm pavilion, the melodious sounds of string and wind instruments filled the air, and the dancers moved with graceful movements. But Zi Feng had no heart to appreciate it; he was anxiously awaiting news from the Clear Spirit Sect.
Report!
A trusted bodyguard rushed in, his face beaming with excitement, and almost tripped and fell because he was running so fast.
"Your Highness! It's fantastic news! It's incredibly joyous news!"
Zi Feng suddenly sat up, shoved the beautiful woman in his arms away, and said urgently, "Speak quickly! Did the Clear Spirit Sect send that bitch here?"
"No! It's better than that!"
The guard's voice trembled with excitement, "Just now, His Majesty and the Great Yan Immortal Emperor Yan Nantian, the two His Majesties, descended upon Qingling Sect at the same time!"
"What?!" Zi Feng exclaimed in surprise, "Father and Yan Emperor both went? Could it be... that the Clear Spirit Sect failed in its duties and angered Father?"
"No!" the guard quickly explained, "According to our spies, the two emperors directly intervened and 'snatched' Qingxue from Liu Changqing! Moreover... Yan Emperor even personally intervened and sent the elders escorting Qingxue flying!"
Zi Feng was stunned after hearing these words.
A moment later, a look of sudden realization gradually appeared in his eyes, which then quickly turned into ecstasy!
"Hahaha! I get it! I get it!"
He slapped his thigh and laughed so hard he almost fell over.
"Father is... avenging me!"
In his view, the logic of the matter is as follows:
That fiend Dongfang Yueming stole the royal family's mines and was then "killed" by Yan Nantian. The two Immortal Emperor must still be seething with anger. Now that they know that the fiend's maid is hiding in the Clear Spirit Sect, they will naturally take matters into their own hands and capture her!
As for the Clear Spirit Sect elder being knocked away? That must be because the Clear Spirit Sect was too slow in its work, or because Qingxue's resistance was too fierce, which annoyed His Majesty!
"That bitch dared to act so high and mighty with me back at the mine!"
A lewd and cruel light gleamed in Zi Feng's eyes.
"Now that we're in the hands of Father Emperor and Yan Emperor, let's see how you pretend to be high and mighty now!"
"Someone come here! Change your clothes!"
He suddenly stood up and waved his hand.
"This prince must enter the palace immediately!"
"It's not just for that woman, it's also for... that opportunity!"
He was a man of deep thought, and in an instant, he realized something far deeper.
Yan Nantian is here too!
If he performs well at this time, taking advantage of the opportunity to "interrogate" Qingxue, he can ruthlessly kick the already "dead" Dongfang Yueming, which will not only please his father, but may also earn Yan Nantian's appreciation!
With the support of two great Immortal Emperor, wouldn't the position of crown prince be a piece of cake?
"Pass down the order! Inform the Ministry of Rites that His Highness proposes a 'public trial' to be held tomorrow outside the Meridian Gate!"
"I will enumerate Dongfang Yueming's ten major crimes in front of all the cultivators in the city! Then... I will publicly execute that vile servant!"
At the Third Prince's command, the entire Purple Tenuity Imperial Capital instantly erupted in excitement.
"Have you heard? That Dongfang demon's maid has been captured!"
"It wasn't just being captured! It was the two Immortal Emperor themselves who took action to capture him!"
"Tsk tsk, this is going to be interesting. I heard the Third Prince has already gone to the palace to demand the person, and he's even going to hold some kind of public trial."
"Serves him right! That Dongfang Yueming was so arrogant back then, robbing the Purple Gold Ore Vein. Now that he's dead, retribution naturally falls on the heads of those around him."
The talk was going on everywhere – in the streets and alleys, in the teahouses and taverns.
The vast majority of cultivators were either gloating or, in an attempt to curry favor with the royal family, were hurling insults at Dongfang Yueming.
"That devil deserved to die!"
"This kind of scourge should have been torn to pieces long ago!"
Public opinion, guided by certain individuals, has become overwhelmingly one-sided.
It was as if Dongfang Yueming had become an unforgivable sinner, deserving of everyone's wrath, while Qingxue, who was about to be humiliated, was a worthy accomplice.
In front of the palace gates.
Wearing a brand-new purple-gold python robe and riding a magnificent unicorn, Zi Feng stopped in high spirits, surrounded by a group of noble scions.
"Your Highness, you have done a great service this time!"
"Yes, exposing that devil's crimes and upholding the dignity of the royal family will surely earn His Majesty's favor!"
The surrounding compliments made Zi Feng feel somewhat smug.
He gazed at the majestic palace gates, a confident smile playing on his lips.
"Walk!"
"Come with me to see my father!"
"I want to take that bitch away with my own hands!"
He strode towards the depths of the palace, his mind already conjuring up plans on how to humiliate Qingxue when he saw her, what instruments of torture to use to vent his hatred to the fullest extent, and... to please those two supreme beings!