Little Sorcerer, Divine Doctor-Chapter 788 - 281: Killing with a Borrowed Knife

As the entirety of the Eastern Capital was thrown into disarray from a frenzied search, within the Eastern Imperial Palace, in Princess Donghuang Lingling’s sleeping quarters, Gu Feng was anxiously waiting by the side.

The most dangerous place is also the safest.

When Yun Sheng and others left the East Bright Temple, they initially considered using the power of the Hunter Soldier Union to hide themselves.

But in the end, Yun Sheng chose to turn back, infiltrating the Eastern Imperial Palace.

While Princess Donghuang Lingling was performing rituals at the East Bright Temple, there were only one or two Maids in her sleeping quarters. Yun Sheng easily subdued the Maids using Corpse Puppetry.

Hiding in the sleeping quarters, they indeed evaded this round of frantic searching by the Left Minister and his men.

Upon inspection, Yun Sheng also found that Princess Donghuang Lingling’s condition was very strange. Although she could speak and move, her eyes were empty, unable to recognize her and Gu Feng at all.

It was obvious that she was being controlled by someone.

However, when Yun Sheng tried to control Lingling using Corpse Puppetry, she found that Lingling had no reaction to her technique.

The reason for this occurrence was something Yun Sheng was unable to resolve at the moment.

Meanwhile, Rich Man Gold was on guard outside, and Qi had sneakily entered the Imperial Palace to gather information.

In the sleeping quarters, only Yun Sheng, Gu Feng, and a few of the Maids who had previously served Princess Donghuang Lingling remained.

Yun Sheng used Corpse Puppetry to interrogate the Maids, gaining some knowledge of the situation.

According to these Maids, Lingling was perfectly normal when she first returned to the palace. However, since the day she was sent back from the Empress Dowager Lady Chi Bi’s sleeping quarters, things started to seem off.

Princess Donghuang Lingling also started to ignore the Maids close to her, spending all her time with a woman called Lady Chi Bi.

The strangest part was that from that day onward, Princess Donghuang Lingling agreed to the arranged marriage to Du Xiu.

"It must be that woman named Chi Bi playing tricks; she’s sneaky and vile, a perfect match for that scoundrel Du Xiu," Gu Feng felt a twinge of bitterness seeing Lingling turned into a wooden-like creature.

"Don’t get too agitated; let me think of another way," Yun Sheng was also facing such a tough issue for the first time.

She also tried to have the Elf Little Queen perform healing, but the Elf Clan’s Healing Technique was of no help to Princess Donghuang Lingling’s current condition.

The healing process had hit a deadlock.

Qi returned shortly with news that the Left Minister and his people had caused a huge commotion in the Eastern Capital, searching every household thoroughly.

The explanation given to the public was not that the Princess had gone missing, but rather that a thief snuck into the East Bright Temple the previous night, stealing important valuables.

Leaving the Eastern Capital in the next few days seemed unrealistic now.

Yun Sheng and her group could only stay temporarily within the Imperial Palace, while waiting for Yun Sheng to find the cause of Princess Donghuang Lingling’s condition on one hand and hoping the search would end soon on the other.

As Yun Sheng and the others hid within the Imperial Palace, the Left Minister and his men tirelessly searched without a single clue.

Du Xiu’s temper was getting worse. By the evening of the second day, the Left Minister still had a troubled expression as he approached Lady Chi Bi.

"What, still no sign of anyone?" Lady Chi Bi appeared relaxed despite the situation.

"My lady, this time you must save me. If this continues, the Crown Prince will surely flay my old skin," the Left Minister said while wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

"Why such worry, Left Minister? Finding the Princess is not difficult. Just wait until tonight, and you will be able to locate the Princess," Lady Chi Bi said with a smile.

The Left Minister’s spirits lifted upon hearing this, "Does my lady have a method? Why not speak of it earlier?"

"This method can only work after tonight. It is useless to disclose it earlier," Lady Chi Bi explained with a smile. "Not to conceal from you, Left Minister, the Princess must ingest a special Elixir I have prepared every twenty-four hours. Without the Elixir, she will lose control of her actions and attack those close to her."

The Left Minister heard this and said, "Madam, have you informed the Crown Prince about this matter? His Highness seems intent on capturing those assassins alive. By taking matters into your own hands like this, I fear he would be displeased if he found out."

Madam Bi’s smile gradually faded, "What, do you think the Crown Prince would blame me over the life or death of a few insignificant assassins?"

The Left Minister hastily replied, "I wouldn’t dare, I am merely considering for madam’s sake."

Madam Bi sneered inwardly, with a woman’s intuition, she could clearly sense that the Dark Crown Prince’s attitude towards the incoming assassins was highly unusual.

Especially the assassin who had previously clashed with him; although she didn’t get a clear view of the face, Madam Bi was certain that it was a woman.

And a very beautiful woman at that.

Therefore, even though she had a way to find the location of those assassins tonight, she had no intention of notifying the Dark Crown Prince.

In the dead of night, Madam Bi sent her attendants away.

She sat cross-legged and took out a small, exquisite Short Flute from her bosom.

The flute was very special in appearance — a uniform jade green with varying finger holes. Madam Bi gently blew into the Short Flute.

The flute made a strange sound.

This sound was hardly noticeable at night.

Madam Bi blew three times before putting the flute down.

A new scene emerged in her mind.

"They are actually hiding in the Imperial Palace, these assassins are quite clever," Madam Bi sneered.

Yun Sheng and the others, concealing themselves as usual in the palace, began their daily meditation.

Outside the bedchamber, Rich Man Gold was keeping watch.

Donghuang Lingling, whose Divine Sense was unclear most of the time, was usually quite calm, so Yun Sheng and the others didn’t pay much attention to her.

Around midnight, Donghuang Lingling, who had been sitting motionless, suddenly widened her eyes. Silently, she drew her Magic Wand and walked towards Yun Sheng and the others, who were in meditation.

Upon close inspection, one could see that her eyes were different from usual, emitting a faint green light.

Her gaze slowly moved across the three meditating figures, finally settling on Yun Sheng’s face.

Seeing Yun Sheng’s appearance, Donghuang Lingling, whose Divine Sense was now completely controlled by Madam Bi and hence was like a Puppet, showed a jealousy identical to that of Madam Bi.

Madam Bi was a very beautiful and enchanting woman.

The moment she saw Dugu Xiu, she fell in love with that man.

She also understood Dugu Xiu very well – a cold and ruthless man capable of great achievements; a man who would not be moved by any woman.

Thus, even though she knew that Gu Duxiu was to marry Donghuang Lingling, Madam Bi didn’t care.

However, after she encountered Yun Sheng, her initial confidence began to waver.

This female Mage, merely by sitting silently, was enough to draw everyone’s attention, no wonder Dugu Xiu had earlier lost his composure.

This woman, must be killed.

The "Donghuang Lingling" raised her Magic Wand, which was shimmering with magical light, aiming straight at Yun Sheng’s top of the skull.