Douluo: Starting with the Signing in of Goddess Xiaowu-Chapter 147: Xingluo coup, Zhu Zhentian_1

However, at this moment, Dai Zhantian’s heart had already begun to harbor some suspicions, suspecting that Dai Mubai could very well have been used by someone!

That was just his intuition, though, as he couldn’t figure out the reason.

After all, Dai Mubai and Davis already bore deep grudges against each other that were irreconcilable.

Before long, Douluo Hall Holy Hall.

Cai Er climbed over the wall and entered Chu Qin’s room.

"Young Master Chu, the Empress Dowager has sent me to tell you! Everything is going according to plan, Dai Mubai has admitted to killing Davis, and he has already been placed under house arrest in his sleeping quarters!" Cai Er said to Chu Qin.

"That doesn’t concern me!" Chu Qin replied, "When does your Empress Dowager plan to administer the poison?"

"The Empress Dowager said that His Majesty has become suspicious, and she cannot approach him for now!" Cai Er answered, "However, she assures you that within seven days, Dai Zhantian will inevitably succumb to the poison and die!"

"Good!" Chu Qin nodded, "Go back and tell her that I leave the imperial palace to her! Additionally, let her be mindful of her safety; her current situation still poses danger."

"Right, don’t worry, Young Master Chu, Davis’s actions were flawless, nobody knew he had gone to the Evil Eye Forest, so it’s really impossible for anyone to suspect the Empress Dowager!!" Cai Er nodded.

"Understood, you can go back now!"

Cai Er did not leave immediately but glanced at Chu Qin and pursed her lips. "Young Master Chu, that antidote, when will you give it to me?"

"What’s the rush!" Chu Qin replied, "You’ll have it when the time comes!"

"Yes!" With that, Cai Er leapt away.

After Cai Er left, Chu Qin heaved a slight sigh. He thought to himself that Zhu Yundi was by no means an ordinary woman, not only had she cleanly pushed away the suspicion of killing Davis, but she had also managed to have Dai Mubai placed under house arrest by Dai Zhantian!

This way, those nobles and ministerial officials who originally supported Davis and Dai Mubai would also fall into disarray!

When the time came, and Dai Zhantian died, Zhu Yundi’s assertion of power would be much smoother.

Let’s not forget that Zhu Yundi still had control over half of the military officers!

However, Chu Qin couldn’t just remain idle. He needed to do something more.

Just then, Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun walked in, the former saying, "Chu Qin, my father has agreed to meet you! Seven days later, at the West Suburb Manor!"

"Ah, Zhu Qing, thank you!" Chu Qin responded with a smile.

"Chu Qin, I’m really curious!" Zhu Zhuyun frowned, "What do you want with our father?"

"Firstly, both of you are my women, so isn’t it normal to meet the parents?" Chu Qin said, "Secondly, with Dai Zhantian dead, it won’t be easy for Zhu Yundi to take control. After all, she’s just a woman, and your Zhu Family is the most influential ducal family in the Star Luo Empire. With the Zhu Family’s support, Zhu Yundi can secure her position. Therefore, it’s natural I start with the head of the Zhu Family!"

"So that’s it!" Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Qing both said, suddenly understanding.

"Then, Chu Qin, what’s your plan for winning over our father?" Zhu Qing asked.

"Well, that will naturally depend on you two!" Chu Qin said with an arm around each, "Tell me, what kind of man is your father?"

Seven days later, Chu Qin sat cross-legged inside the house, cultivating the Dragon Clan’s Profound Secrets.

Not long ago, Zhu Yundi had sent news that Dai Zhantian had already been poisoned, was in a coma, and would not be long for this world!

In just seven days, although Chu Qin did not know exactly how Zhu Yundi did it, it was partly due to the method he had taught her, and second, Zhu Yundi, being the Empress of Star Luo Empire, naturally had ample opportunity to get close to Dai Zhantian!

Simultaneously, there was another piece of news: Dai Mubai, the prince of the Xingluo Empire, had disappeared after assassinating his elder brother, Davis!

Dai Zhantian naturally couldn’t make public the news that Dai Mubai had killed Davis.

Zhu Yundi took advantage of Dai Zhantian’s comatose state to seize this opportunity, spreading the news; even if Dai Zhantian wanted to handle it, he was now unable to do so.

As a result, with the emperor incapacitated, one son missing and the other deceased, Zhu Yundi, who possessed the allegiance of half the generals, naturally took control of the Xingluo political scene!

This turn of events had actually surprised Chu Qin; he hadn’t expected Zhu Yundi to act so swiftly and decisively!

As for Dai Mubai, he was very likely already eliminated by Zhu Yundi.

However, Chu Qin did not care in the slightest. As long as Dai Zhantian was dead, the entirety of Zhu Yundi would be his! 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Chu Qin, father sent a message, he’s waiting for you at the West Suburb Manor this morning!" Zhu Zhuqing walked into Chu Qin’s room and said.

Upon hearing this, Chu Qin stopped cultivating and opened his eyes.

In fact, with the current situation, the support of the Zhu Family no longer mattered!

After all, there was no one left in the Star Luo royal household who could threaten Zhu Yundi.

However, since Zhu Zhentian, Zhu Zhuqing’s father, had agreed to meet, Chu Qin naturally wouldn’t refuse. Although the Zhu Family lacked affection, Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing were still his biological daughters; Chu Qin naturally intended to meet with him.

"Zhu Qing, call Zhu Yun as well, let’s go together!" Chu Qin stood up and smiled at Zhu Zhuqing.

"Ah!" Zhu Zhuqing exclaimed in surprise, "Chu Qin, I didn’t say my sister was with us. After all, she’s still a fugitive wanted by the Xingluo Empire; father probably doesn’t want to see her!"

"Don’t worry!" Chu Qin replied calmly, "Dai Zhantian’s days are numbered; no one will be pursuing her now! And with me around, how could there possibly be danger?"

"The Emperor of Star Luo has already..." Zhu Zhuqing said, her pupils shrinking.

"Hmm!" Chu Qin replied with a smile.

Soon, Chu Qin led Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun, the two sisters, out of the Holy Hall and towards the West Suburb Manor.

This manor was exceedingly tranquil, and according to the two ladies, it was one of the properties owned by the Zhu Family.

"Miss Zhu, Fifth Miss Zhu!"

Upon seeing Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing, the steward of the West Suburb Manor immediately came forward to greet them, expressing his surprise.

"Hmm!" Zhu Zhuyun replied, "Is father here?"

"The master has been waiting for you for a long time!" the steward replied.

Following that, Chu Qin led Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun into the manor and into a large hall!

Inside the hall, one could see knights clad in black armor, a man and a woman, sitting cross-legged next to a low table on the floor. The man was leisurely drinking, while the woman was preparing tea for him.

The man, dressed in a suit of black armor, his head concealed within a helmet, hid his true face, but his imposing stature was unmistakable; this man was surely Zhu Zhentian.

And the woman, with a figure to the extreme of pride, even Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Yun felt somewhat inferior. She appeared to be in her thirties, yet her actions told Chu Qin this was no woman of thirty years.

Moreover, the woman was exceedingly beautiful, sharing a semblance with Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing—without a doubt, she was their mother!

This woman, named Xu Ying, was indeed the biological mother of Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing!