Chapter 54: Entering the Mansion

The problem was solved, perfectly.

There was no need to go into detail about the process. The main result was that the person who intended to cause trouble for Chen Xiyi was dealt with.

This made his small courtyard stained with blood for the second time. Luckily, Chen Xiyi was not a superstitious person, so he did not think this was unlucky.

But the servants were almost scared out of their wits. A water spirit giant emerged from the Landscape Lake and killed the mistress of Prince Zhuang’s Mansion.

They were nearly scared to death because this matter was just too unbelievable.

But they did not dare to run. Even after the water spirit giant returned to the Landscape Lake, they could only stand trembling nearby.

“What are you staring at? Clean up the body. When your prince returns, tell him to come see me.”

Chen Xiyi sat calmly and continued fishing.

After being scolded, the servants woke up from their daze. They forced down their fear and carried the mistress’s body away.

At that moment, Chen Xiyi was thinking about how to trick Wang Li.

After all, he had killed the man’s wife.

Chen Xiyi was not a bloodthirsty person, but he would not let others plot against him. He did not regret killing Bai Qing. Who knew what messy things might happen later otherwise.

But Wang Li was indeed a very useful tool, at least in many ways.

‘From Bai Qing’s experience, it seems Wang Li and Lü Xian have recently gotten very close. It’s a bit like an old cow eating young grass.’

Chen Xiyi thought about this. Lü Xian was actually just fifteen years old.

But Wang Li was already in his forties. In other words, he was probably about ten years older than Lü Xian’s father.

“But I haven’t heard that Wang Li has any children.” Chen Xiyi muttered softly.

Of course, Wang Li did not only have Bai Qing as his official wife. He also had several concubines. But in feudal society, concubines were not considered people; they were treated as objects.

“At such an old age, and not a single son or daughter. It seems the problem lies with Wang Li himself.”

Chen Xiyi could not help but think of this. If only the official wife Bai Qing had not borne children, that might mean Bai Qing had a problem. But since none of the concubines had children either, it was definitely Wang Li’s problem.

Unfortunately, Chen Xiyi could not solve this infertility issue. The Home Game did not have anything for that. He had to rely on food and equipment to recover health. How could he possibly treat someone else’s illness?

‘Judging from this, Bai Qing was under a lot of pressure. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have completely sided with them just because Wang Yi wanted to recognize her as his foster mother and acknowledge Wang Li as his Father Counsellor. She needed a child to secure her position, especially with Lü Xian’s arrival.’

In this era, the pressure of having no offspring fell on the woman, not the man. Especially since Wang Li held a high position and was a prince with real power. This matter was taken very seriously. The Imperial Clan Court often came to question them about it.

They certainly wouldn’t ask the concubines. Concubines had no rights. So only Bai Qing, as the mistress of the mansion, faced this pressure.

Fortunately, Bai Qing came from a noble family. She had managed the mansion’s affairs for many years and was the official wife. Though the pressure was great, no one could shake her position.

But after Lü Xian, this special woman, appeared, along with Wang Li’s attitude, Bai Qing began to feel threatened.

‘Thinking about it, Lü Xian seems quite clever. It appears she had planned this all along. The abilities recognized by the Home Game are indeed extraordinary.’

Chen Xiyi thought of Lü Xian’s ability called Good at Strategy, one of the three abilities she possessed.

It was important to note that in this world, Chen Xiyi had found that most people only had one or two abilities. It was rare for someone to have three abilities. Lü Xian was the only person he had met with three abilities.

So Chen Xiyi was sure that this Lü Xian, whom he had fished out of the Landscape Lake, was definitely not someone to be underestimated. Especially since she seemed to have undergone a change in mentality after being betrayed by her love-struck sweetheart. It was like she had seen the light.

Otherwise, how could a naive and easily deceived girl who was tricked into being sold have such an ability? Clearly, the Good at Strategy ability had evolved her from a naive mode to a scheming mode.

‘I just wonder what Lü Xian is plotting?’ Chen Xiyi thought with some disgust after reeling in his line.

[You used a Fishing Rod to fish, and caught 1 rotten Wooden Plank]

…

Inside the Imperial Clan Court, several corpses were already laid out, each wrapped in white cloth.

When Wang Li stepped inside, he smelled the blood filling the air. Many Imperial Clan Court staff were already waiting and busy.

“Elder, you sent for me. Have you found anything?” Wang Li approached the grim-faced old man and asked.

This old man was an elder in the Imperial Clan Court who oversaw matters like royal weddings, funerals, and other ceremonies. Sometimes his power over the royal family even exceeded that of Emperor Li.

“Wang Li, you’re here. The Chief of the Court of Judicial Review is already investigating. Let’s not talk about that for now. What exactly happened to His Majesty? There are rumors among the people that His Majesty transformed into an Imperial Destiny for eternity. What is going on?” The royal elder forced his expression to soften slightly as he asked. Today’s events were just too chaotic.

“His Majesty encountered a Tribulation while practicing Nurturing Spirit to Enter the Dao and has passed away. Great Immortal Fuyao sent him into Reincarnation and turned his body into an Imperial Destiny to establish an immortal dynasty in his next life.” Wang Li said concisely.

But when the royal elder heard this, his expression changed. “His Majesty has died? What happened? And who is this Great Immortal Fuyao? Some rogue magician?”

A cold glint flashed in Wang Li’s eyes. “Elder, watch your words. If the Great Immortal hears this, the entire Dali empire will know no peace. You should know that matters of Immortality and cultivating Immortal Arts have been tested by His Majesty and are real. We all saw it with our own eyes. If not for His Majesty meeting with disaster, our Dali dynasty might have produced an immortal emperor.”

These words poured into the elder’s ears like a magical sound. If nothing else, the words “Immortality” alone made the royal elder waver.

People are all afraid of death, especially this royal elder who was now in his seventies. At his age, to be so healthy, he could truly be called a venerable elder.

“Is this… true?” The royal elder’s voice suddenly lowered.

“In His Majesty’s palace, there remains a protective artifact used to overcome external demon Tribulations and a Nurturing Spirit Magic Sword. There are even large amounts of Nourishing Spiritual Food for cultivation. If you don’t believe me, you can send someone to the palace.” Wang Li continued.

“What do you want?” The elder’s tone was grave. With such great benefits offered, there must be an even greater demand.

“His Majesty has passed away, and the crown prince and princes were assassinated. I want…”