Douluo: Starting with the Signing in of Goddess Xiaowu-Chapter 146: Dai Mubai takes the blame_1

"Me, confess?" Dai Mubai asked in great confusion, "But it was clearly you who killed elder brother!"

"Would His Majesty believe that? Would I admit to it?" Zhu Yundi said with a faint smile, "Davis died inexplicably; your father, the emperor, and all the princes and ministers would surely suspect you. They would never suspect me! Because there is no benefit to me in killing Davis!"

"I get it, you killed elder brother! And now you want to frame me for it!" Dai Mubai exclaimed angrily.

"With your elder brother gone, the Xingluo Empire is all yours! Can’t you bear this small act of framing?" Zhu Yundi said with a faint smile.

"Haha!" Dai Mubai said angrily, "What if I go to father and expose you!"

"With your intelligence, it’s surprising you’ve survived this long!" Zhu Yundi said with a hint of mockery, "You have no evidence, how can you say I killed your elder brother? Are you going to say that I told you? What do you think your father will think? He would surely believe that you killed Davis and then tried to frame me. After all, I had no grievance with Davis!"

Dai Mubai suddenly panicked, realizing that he had been led into a trap by this vicious woman!

However, upon further thought, Dai Mubai had a sudden realization, his eyes widening as he said, "Right, you had no grievance with elder brother, why would you kill him? Could it be that you are helping me!"

Dai Mubai felt like he had the brains of a pig. Zhu Yundi helped him kill Davis; obviously, she wanted to side with him!

How could he not have understood this logic!

"You’re not as dumb as I thought!" Zhu Yundi said, her lips curving slightly.

"But why?" Dai Mubai asked, puzzled, "Why would you want to help me?"

"Your father’s health is deteriorating by the day, and the throne will eventually come down to a choice between you two brothers. Originally, I planned to help Davis get rid of you!" Zhu Yundi continued, "But Davis was so useless that someone broke both his hands! The Xingluo Empire cannot accommodate a cripple!"

Clearly, Zhu Yundi’s words were impromptu, aimed at making Dai Mubai believe she was on his side.

Dai Mubai suddenly understood.

"Dai Mubai, you couldn’t kill your elder brother, so I helped you," Zhu Yundi continued, "I expect that you are not someone who would forget a favor, right?"

"It seems that I have no choice!" Dai Mubai replied.

Although Dai Mubai felt that Zhu Yundi had ulterior motives,

as Zhu Yundi said, no matter what, Dai Zhantian would suspect him. Instead of passively enduring Dai Zhantian’s wrath, it was better to take the initiative and explain the situation to him!

He was now the sole heir, and surely Dai Zhantian wouldn’t harm him anymore!

Besides, the rules of the Star Luo royal house were clear!

However, Dai Mubai still had some doubts, "Zhu Yundi, if you wanted to help me kill Davis, why didn’t you tell me beforehand?"

"I have my reasons!" Zhu Yundi said with a nonchalant smile, "Dai Mubai, oh, I mean, Crown Prince. When you successfully inherit the throne, you won’t forget me, will you?"

"Of course not!" Dai Mubai said, the corner of his mouth curving. However, he was thinking that this woman was too terrifying, and once he ascended the throne, she would be the first one he planned to kill!

By then, with the power in his hands, what did it matter what schemes Zhu Yundi had!

Becoming a part of the funeral offerings for the emperor would be a good enough reason!

"Then Zhu Yundi!" Dai Mubai continued, "What should I say to father when I see him?"

"It’s simple, just say that you killed Davis!" Zhu Yundi replied, "Don’t worry, your father won’t vent his anger on you for a dead man!"

Hearing this, Dai Mubai sighed softly and agreed.

In the Royal Study of the Xingluo Empire.

"Cai Er, has Zhu Yundi made any moves during this time?" Dai Zhantian asked, turning towards Cai Er.

"Your Majesty, no!" Cai Er replied, "Empress Dowager, other than obtaining her sixth soul ring yesterday, she exhibited no unusual behaviors!"

"Sixth soul ring? How old is she?" Dai Zhantian asked, believing her.

"Your Majesty, she is thirty-six!" Cai Er replied.

"A Soul Emperor at thirty-six, truly a worthy survivor of the Zhu Family’s layers of purgatory!" Dai Zhantian responded, "Keep watching her, this woman is no simple matter!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Having said this, Cai Er respectfully took her leave.

"Your Majesty, disaster has struck!" Right after Cai Er left, a guard rushed into the great hall and said.

"Hm?" Dai Zhantian frowned and asked, "What happened?"

"Last night, the Great Crown Prince did not return!" the guard replied somewhat anxiously.

"What? Where has he gone?" Dai Zhantian hastily inquired.

"According to the guards and maids of the Great Crown Prince’s palace, the Great Crown Prince left no message!" the guard replied.

After all, Davis was out to assassinate Zhu Yundi; how could he possibly tell anyone else such a thing!

"Search!" Dai Zhantian commanded, "Deploy all the guards, inside and outside the imperial palace, dig three feet into the ground if you must, but find him for me!"

"Father, there’s no need to search," just then, a young man’s voice rang out from outside the hall.

The person who walked in was Dai Mubai.

"Mubai, what are you talking about?" Dai Zhantian frowned and asked.

"Father, I killed the Great Brother!" Dai Mubai replied.

The guard shuddered all over, nearly unable to stand steady?

"What!" Dai Zhantian, shocked and angry, exclaimed, "You killed him!"

"Father, you should not be angry; apart from our blood relation, we have always been enemies!" Dai Mubai calmly responded, "I have done it, I killed the Great Brother, and according to the rules of our royal household, I am the victor!"

"Did you really kill your Great Brother?" Dai Zhantian’s anger dissipated as he asked, "How did you kill him?"

"A fair kill, he was defeated by my hand!" Dai Mubai replied evenly, "Father, you should be aware! Over the years, the Great Brother has continuously ordered the assassination of the Second Brother, the Third Brother, and the attempts on my life have never ceased, while you, Father, have always turned a blind eye!"

Dai Zhantian did not answer; his eyes fixed on Dai Mubai. Dai Mubai’s words were indeed true; this was their royal household’s method of competition, but Dai Zhantian felt something was amiss.

"Zhu Yundi indeed did not deceive me!" Seeing that Dai Zhantian did not burst into a rage, Dai Mubai continued, "Father, I killed the Great Brother, please punish me!"

"Dai Mubai, who taught you these words?" Dai Zhantian asked.

Dai Mubai was slightly startled, then replied, "What do you mean, Father?"

"With your coy nature, how could you possibly utter such words!" Dai Zhantian replied sharply, "I ask you again, who taught you these words?"

"I spoke them myself!" Dai Mubai insisted.

"Hmph!" Dai Zhantian slapped the desk in anger and said, "Dai Mubai, you have committed a grave sin by killing your elder brother! Guards, confine Dai Mubai to his sleeping quarters; without my command, he shall not be released!"

Then, Dai Zhantian looked at Dai Mubai and said, "Dai Mubai, I will give you three days. Within these three days, I will thoroughly investigate this matter; you had better think carefully about what to say! Should my investigation uncover something different from what you have told me, be prepared for the consequences!"

Actually, Dai Zhantian was not overly angry about Dai Mubai killing the useless Davis to begin with!