Chapter 687 - 347: Second Prince Wu Tai
Chapter 687: Chapter 347: Second Prince Wu Tai
The next day.
Prince Tai’s Mansion.
The Western Emperor Wu Zheng has a total of seventeen children. Among them, the Eldest Prince Wu Kun, the Second Prince Wu Tai, and the Seventh Princess Wu Yiren were born to Empress Lin Yuan.
The Eldest Prince Wu Kun has been killed by Si Minglan, while the Second Prince Wu Tai is gentle in character and steady in actions, earning considerable support from many ministers in the court.
Yet, his birth mother, Empress Lin Yuan, treats him with extreme indifference, never supporting Wu Tai’s claim to the title of Crown Prince.
As a result, the position of Crown Prince in the West Imperial Dynasty has remained undecided.
This has led to the other princes coveting the position, and although Wu Tai is the Second Prince and born to the Empress, he does not have much advantage in this battle for succession.
Among Wu Zheng’s seventeen children, the Seventh Princess Wu Yiren is the most favored and is allowed to reside within the palace.
The other princes and princesses can only live outside the palace.
Prince Tai’s Mansion is the residence of Wu Tai.
"Wu Tai appears gentle on the surface, but he’s actually ambitious. He invited you to the banquet, likely to win your support for his ascension to the Emperor’s Throne. He can be used,"
Not far from Prince Tai’s Mansion, Si Minglan was saying to Qin Gengyun, Qiu Zhihe, and Jian Yue.
Jian Yue chuckled, "The master is furious for his beauty and just wants to exploit this Second Prince to deal with his mother. I’m afraid it’s not that simple. How about I go seduce him a bit, make him obedient to my words?"
Qin Gengyun glanced at her, "Aren’t you just trying to ruin Ye Xiyue’s body without actually wanting to help?"
"Hehehe, the master is really clever; you’ve seen through me at a glance!"
Jian Yue laughed, hugging Qin Gengyun’s arm and rubbing against it, then let go under Qiu Zhihe’s icy gaze, still bearing a flirtatious smile on her face.
Last night, Mo Xiaolan was attacked and severely injured, and is currently still in Chang’an Palace, with Liu Su healing her.
After some analysis, everyone concluded that within West Imperial City, the only one capable of mobilizing three Nascent Soul experts, and having cultivated the mysterious Celestial Beast Record, could only be Empress Lin Yuan.
No matter what her reasons were, this act had already solidified Qin Gengyun’s decision to stand opposite to the Western Emperor Palace.
They attended the Second Prince Wu Tai’s invitation today to confirm the identity of the three from last night and to use Wu Tai to disrupt the Western Emperor Palace.
However, this Second Prince is no ordinary person either, and wouldn’t be easy to control.
Si Minglan suddenly said, "I have a way."
The three looked at her, and Si Minglan smiled softly, "Do you remember what cultivation technique I practice?"
Qiu Zhihe’s eyes flashed, a slight smile appearing at the corner of her mouth, "Understood, we’ll create an opportunity for you."
With that, Qin Gengyun, Qiu Zhihe, and Jian Yue headed towards Prince Tai’s Mansion.
At this moment, Si Minglan transformed into Ming Chou, her identity was that of a Loose Cultivator, so it was natural that she couldn’t enter with them and instead concealed herself outside the mansion, waiting.
The three entered Prince Tai’s Mansion, with Qin Gengyun in the center, Qiu Zhihe on the left, and Jian Yue on the right, making the servants in the mansion dumbfounded.
This man’s appearance was merely above average, why did he have such stunning beauties accompanying him on both sides?
Especially Jian Yue, possessing Ye Xiyue’s body ranked third on the Beauty Ranking, cold and perfectly beautiful, naturally making mortals unable to resist.
Wu Tai quickly heard the news and came out, overjoyed to see the three, stepping forward to say:
"I didn’t expect the visit of Taoist Friend Ye, Taoist Friend He, and Taoist Friend Ruo; I failed to welcome you from afar, forgive my rudeness!"
Jian Yue, holding the highest status, stepped forward and smiled, "The Second Prince is too polite."
Wu Tai was very pleased, continually expressing flattering words, leading the three through layers of courtyards into a hall, where a banquet had already been set up.
The hall also had numerous cultivators from various sects, evidently also invited by Wu Tai.
Qin Gengyun and Qiu Zhihe exchanged a glance, further confirming the Second Prince’s intention to win over cultivators from various major sects during the Immortal Ascension Ceremony to support his claim to the throne.
This was actually similar to how Wu Zheng once, with Lin Yuan’s support, killed the Crown Prince and seized the throne.
This West Imperial Dynasty on the surface speaks of "Mortal Cultivators same path, Mortal Cultivators equality" talk, but the deciding factor for the throne still lies in whose backing cultivator power is stronger.
"Lady, in terms of hypocrisy, the West Imperial and Eastern Cultivators are not much different,"
Qin Gengyun conveyed to Qiu Zhihe.
"Hmph," Qiu Zhihe snorted coldly, transmitting a reply, "I’ve known for a long time."
Jian Yue tilted her head to look at the two of them, with a face full of resentment, "The Master and Madame are whispering secrets behind my back again."
Qiu Zhihe glared at her, and Jian Yue said no more, adopting the demeanor of a reserved senior sister, marched into the hall exuding cold elegance.
Numerous cultivators stood up to greet when they saw the major senior sister from the Zhenyang Sect appearing, cupping their hands respectfully:
"Greetings, Fairy Ye!"
Many eyes directed at Jian Yue were filled with admiration and even adoration, yet no one knew that the fairy in their eyes had knelt and flirted countless times at the feet of the man beside her.
"Who is this man?"
"Don’t you know? It’s the scumbag He Zhiqiu!"
"Holy crap! He’s the scumbag He Zhiqiu, the guy who has four-timing affairs?!"
"Looks so villainous, yet able to deceive the hearts of four immortals, why is that?!"
Hearing the discussions around, Qin Gengyun’s face turned a bit sour.
Has my fame grown so much already?
Wu Tai evidently valued the three, personally coming out to greet them, and then formally introducing them to all the attending cultivators of various sects.
Especially Jian Yue, who Wu Tai invited to sit beside the main seat.
Evidently, the titles of Zhenyang Sect major senior sister, Xiyue Peak Master, and one of the Three Great Immortals were very useful.
For a while, everyone came forward to toast to Jian Yue, while Qin Gengyun and Qiu Zhihe sat at the lower end, enjoying the tranquility.
After a few rounds of drinks, Qin Gengyun gave Jian Yue a look, which Jian Yue understood, got up to toast Wu Tai, and with her back to the crowd, her cool face showing a hint of seduction:
"Your Highness, Xiyue has some private words to share with you."
Wu Tai paused, looking at Ye Xiyue’s face flushed with wine and charming allure, he hurriedly nodded:
"Alright, alright, Fairy Ye, please come with me."
At that moment, a group of songstresses came in to perform a dance, attracting the attention of the crowd. Wu Tai led Ye Xiyue towards the back hall.
The two quickly arrived at a vacant room, Wu Tai feeling somewhat excited, turned his head to Ye Xiyue:
"Fairy Ye, whatever private words you have, you can speak here."
Suddenly, his eyes locked.
Ye Xiyue had already moved aside, and now before him stood a seductive woman, her eyes like water, her waist like willow, moving in a way that made one’s mouth dry.
"You, you are Si Minglan..."
Fear appeared on Wu Tai’s face, and the next moment, an eerie red glow appeared on Si Minglan’s body.
Wu Tai was instantly dazed, his eyes seemingly captured, staring blankly at Si Minglan.
Jian Yue stepped forward, waving her hand in front of Wu Tai’s face, but Wu Tai did not react at all.
"What have you done to make him a fool?"
Si Minglan chuckled and beckoned with her finger, "Wu Tai, whom do you obey most in this world?"
Wu Tai immediately answered, "I only obey you."
Si Minglan said, "Who am I?"
Wu Tai replied, "You are my master, whatever the master wants, I will do."
Si Minglan smiled, "Very well, then I want you to kill your mother, Lin Yuan. Are you willing?"
Wu Tai responded respectfully, "I dare not deceive the master. I intended to launch a rebellion during the Immortal Ascension Ceremony to attack the Imperial Palace. If my father and Lin Yuan still refuse to make me the Crown Prince, I will kill Lin Yuan!"