Chapter 353 - 351 Taking charge

If one does not reach the Innate realm, no matter how formidable, they are merely mortal, and their bodily functions aren’t very different from ordinary martial artists, so their lifespan won’t increase.

Prince Mu could live past a hundred years mostly because of various maintenance and consuming life-extending medicines.

In fact, one of his feet was already in the coffin, with not many years left.

Now, being angered by someone, his end was hastened.

Naturally, this account will fall on Chen Mo’s head.

No matter how marginalized Prince Mu is, he is a prince of the Zhao surname, part of the Imperial Family. Even though Xiao Yunqi holds power now, an explanation is required.

Chen Mo’s expression turned somewhat grave. He then said, "You mean you’re afraid he won’t make it, which means he’s not dead yet."

Upon hearing this, Gao Zheng was taken aback. When he left Prince Mu’s Mansion, he noticed the prince was out of breath. Even if he wasn’t dead, he had only a few days left. He nodded in acknowledgment.

"Our people didn’t touch him, did they?" Chen Mo asked.

"No."

"That’s good."

"Hmm?"

"Prepare a horse. I need to visit the Xiao Mansion. Also, bring my wife along," Chen Mo thought for a moment and said.

"Yes."

...

"Master, what’s wrong?" After some conversation, Zhao Jiangning also awoke.

"Something happened. Just rest here for now and don’t return home. Publicly, my people have already detained you."

After pinching Zhao Jiangning’s peach-like hips a few times, Chen Mo got dressed.

Zhao Jiangning softly acknowledged, getting up to help Chen Mo get dressed despite not wearing a thread.

Nowadays, she’s becoming increasingly obedient to Chen Mo.

Zhao Jiangning is shorter than Chen Mo. As she was tying his belt, Chen Mo embraced her and said, "After tonight, you will entirely belong to me."

...

Xiao Yunqi was woken up by his wife.

She said something major had happened.

Chen Hong was killed at the apology banquet at Hongfu Tavern tonight. His head was cut off by the assassin. Now the whole city is searching for the assassin.

Hearing this, Xiao Yunqi was instantly wide awake.

One should know that he valued Chen Hong greatly.

Chen Hong was wealthy and gifted him beauties.

He even appointed him to the important position of Deputy Commander of the Infantry Division.

He was also his reliable general.

His death was a significant loss to Xiao Yunqi.

With his wife’s assistance, Xiao Yunqi got dressed and prepared to personally go and see.

However, just as he stepped out of the back yard, the butler reported that Chen Mo and Yi Yao had arrived.

Xiao Yunqi quickly went to meet them.

In the Xiao Family hall.

Upon seeing Xiao Yunqi, Chen Mo immediately bowed down: "Lord Anyang, you must seek justice for my brother!"

"Clan Leader, you must seek justice for Master," Yi Yao also hurriedly knelt, now crying like a pear blossom bathed in rain, with emotions running high, looking as though she couldn’t go on living.

Such a significant event, both emotionally and logically, required Xiao Yunqi’s intervention, so after assuring them that he would handle it, he inquired about the details.

Upon learning that Zhao Jiangning had stabbed Chen Hong and that the remaining Rosemary Soft Bone Powder was found on her, and that the assassin was her person, Xiao Yunqi’s brow furrowed tightly.

Involving Zhao Jiangning made this matter complicated.

After all, she is an Empress of the country.

Although the Imperial Family is currently in decline, the Emperor is still surnamed Zhao.

Unless Xiao Yunqi claims the throne, he must still consider the face of the Imperial Family.

It’s impossible to let Zhao Jiangning pay with her life.

But without an explanation, Chen Mo would not be satisfied.

He intended to win over Chen Mo.

When Chen Hong was alive, the Feather Nirvana Heart Scripture could be used to control Chen Mo.

Now that Chen Hong is dead, there is no one to restrain him.

If Xiao Yunqi doesn’t do justice for him, Chen Mo definitely won’t join him.

Even if he does, it would be one way in public and another in secret.

The situation became thorny.

At this moment.

The butler rushed in anxiously: "Master, it’s not good. Prince Mu is on the verge of dying."

Xiao Yunqi was startled, knowing who Prince Mu was, and hurriedly asked, "What’s going on?"

"This?" The butler glanced at Chen Mo, but under Xiao Yunqi’s urging gaze, he revealed the situation.

Upon learning it was caused by someone associated with Chen Mo, Xiao Yunqi’s eyes widened, ready to blame Chen Mo.

Yi Yao immediately burst into tears again.

Saying how Chen Hong didn’t even have an intact body, and his head was cut off, with no whereabouts to this day.

In short, her description was as miserable as it could be.

This left Xiao Yunqi unable to utter a word of blame.

Prince Mu was not doing well, but after all, he wasn’t dead yet.

But Chen Hong was dead.

And could Prince Mu ever compare to the Chen brothers for Xiao Yunqi?

Of course not.

"Let me first enter the palace to report to Your Majesty, and we’ll discuss this later," Xiao Yunqi thought for a moment and decided to enter the palace first to take a look.

...

Meanwhile.

The people from Prince Mu’s Mansion had already entered the palace, seeking Zhao Chong’s intervention to punish Chen Mo.

But Zhao Chong was in a difficult position too.

He is currently just a puppet emperor, with no one to rely on. How could he make decisions against Xiao Yunqi?

So, for the moment, he couldn’t provide an explanation.

The people from Prince Mu’s Mansion were currently being quite unreasonable, insisting they wouldn’t leave without an explanation.

Just at that moment, Xiao Yunqi entered the palace.

Zhao Qi, seeing Xiao Yunqi, stepped forward: "Lord Anyang, you came just in time. Father was staying well at the mansion, not provoking anyone. Chen Hong’s people barged into the mansion, making Father so angry that he hasn’t woken up till now. Lord Anyang, you must provide an explanation."

However, Xiao Yunqi only glanced at Zhao Qi, then said to Zhao Chong: "Your Majesty, Chen Hong was assassinated and killed, connected with Prince De Ning."

"What?" Upon hearing this, Zhao Chong was immediately shocked. Zhao Qi had only mentioned his father’s situation earlier, without mentioning Chen Hong’s matter. And Zhao Chong, having no one to use now, naturally didn’t know what was happening outside.

Xiao Yunqi recounted the incident, then looked at Zhao Qi and said, "As for Prince Mu’s matter, I have already reprimanded those under Chen Hong. But it’s understandable. Chen Hong was assassinated, and his men naturally wanted to catch the assassin to avenge him, leading to this situation.

But with the importance of the deceased, Chen Hong is already dead, and you certainly can’t let a dead man take responsibility. Let’s have the Chen Mansion compensate Prince Mu’s Mansion for this."

Xiao Yunqi placed all the blame on the now-deceased Chen Hong.

Zhao Qi was certainly dissatisfied with this result, but he had no other solution. Xiao Yunqi was right; Chen Hong was dead and couldn’t bear responsibility.

However, if the matter ended like this, his father’s life would seem worthless, and the reputation of Prince Mu’s Mansion would also suffer.

"Gao Zheng, yes, Gao Zheng, must be severely punished," Zhao Qi stated. He had inquired about the name of the general who led the charge into the Prince’s Mansion earlier.

Xiao Yunqi nodded in agreement; after all, it was just a low-ranking general.