Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 1125: The Emperor’s Majesty

"Who can tell me, who infiltrated the royal family tonight?"

Yun Jiu asked, his voice incomparably calm. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

But those kneeling below were silent, as if this voice was the death knell ringing.

"No one knows?" Yun Jiu's voice was full of surprise.

"Return...returning to the Emperor, the opponent's speed was too fast, beyond our reach...it is our dereliction of duty, please punish us, Your Majesty."

The speaker was a cultivator at the Great Perfection stage of the Body Integration Realm, named Li Tianyang.

Yun Jiu's eyes showed surprise, "Even you couldn't catch up?"

"I am incompetent!" Li Tianyang's head was almost touching the ground.

Yun Jiu let out a soft laugh, "In the royal family of the Yunyue Empire, masters are as numerous as clouds, yet there is someone who treated it as an unguarded place."

"Replying to the Emperor, the opponent's cultivation was truly frightening, and their speed was extremely astonishing. Even when we gave chase at full speed, it's only one-tenth of the opponent's pace."

Yun Jiu was slightly stunned, his eyes narrowing, a hint of astonishment flickering through them.

"So, tonight, the blame is not on you but on the enemy being too good and too fast?"

"I wouldn't dare! It is our dereliction of duty, please punish us, Your Majesty." Li Tianyang trembled slightly with fear.

Yun Jiu coldly looked at everyone, "So, the other party, didn't leave even a single clue behind?"

Li Tianyang looked up, hesitated for a moment, then quickly lowered his head again.

"Speak freely." Yun Jiu said indifferently.

Li Tianyang hesitated, gritted his teeth, took out a golden token from his bosom, and presented it, "Your Majesty, after our investigation, the intruder came to assassinate Empress Qiu. This was left at the scene during the fight."

Empress Qiu refers to Yun Susu's mother, named Qiu Tang.

Yun Jiu raised his hand, and the token was in his hand from Li Tianyang's hands. This shows that the Emperor's cultivation was not weak.

Yun Jiu glanced at the token in his hand, a cold hue flashed in his eyes, "Is this the Second Prince's token?"

All fell silent.

Though everyone knew it was the Second Prince's token, no one dared to speak. Everyone knew Yun Jiu was about to retire, and all the princes and princesses had their eyes on the throne. Especially now, as the current Empress is the Second Prince's birth mother, while Empress Qiu was the previous Empress. The relationship here is complicated, and if one word is poorly said, it might invite disaster.

"This token is the Second Prince's, so it can be said, this assassin was most likely sent by the Second Prince." Yun Jiu said flatly.

The scene fell into dead silence, and even more so, no one dared to speak.

The Second Prince was now in a strong position, likely to be the future Emperor. No one wanted to offend the Second Prince at this juncture.

Yun Jiu looked at those below and slightly smiled, "You all are a bunch of old foxes, wise to protect yourselves."

Those below had their heads almost touching the ground, with bitter smiles in their hearts, as they thought that they must protect themselves, for this was a matter of life and death.

"How is Empress Qiu?" Yun Jiu suddenly asked.

Li Tianyang quickly answered, "Empress Qiu only suffered minor injuries, it's nothing serious, recuperation is all that's needed."

"Minor injuries?" Yun Jiu frowned.

"Yes, an Immortal Doctor has already checked, and Empress Qiu indeed suffered minor injuries. This is owing to her high cultivation as well."

Yun Jiu's gaze flickered slightly, no one knew what he was thinking.

"If it's a ruse, acting as a ploy, she would certainly be seriously injured. But now she only suffered minor injuries, it seems..." Yun Jiu didn't finish his sentence, but everyone present almost understood. The Emperor was suspecting that tonight's incident might have been staged by Empress Qiu herself.

"Come."

A Black Armor Warrior stepped forward and bowed.

Yun Jiu said indifferently, "Go to the Second Prince's Mansion, and bring him here personally."

"Yes."

The Black Armor Warrior rose and left.

Yun Jiu rolled the token in his hand, his gaze flickering, who knows what he's thinking?

No one below dared to make a noise.

The entire hall was silent, so silent you could hear a pin drop.

...

...

Second Prince Mansion.

Tonight, Yun Baixuan had drunk quite a bit, Qin Yi accepted his residence, and took those dancers. It seemed Qin Yi was not far from surrendering to him. Feeling happy, he drank a few more glasses, just laid down but was awakened by a knock at the door.

Yun Baixuan felt a surge of anger, but as he's in need of people, he had to put on an appearance of being convivial and respectful to talent.

"Come in."

Yun Baixuan put on his robe and sat up.

The door pushed open, and a petite figure came in, this was his confidant, a mid-stage Body Integration expert.

"Chen Jun, to what do I owe this late visit?" Yun Baixuan asked with a smile.

Chen Jun bowed, "Second Prince, a royal messenger has come."

"Hmm?" Yun Baixuan was full of surprise, "Now?"

Chen Jun nodded, "They are in the main hall."

"Who came?"

"Black Armor Warrior."

Yun Baixuan's face changed dramatically, Black Armor Warriors were the Emperor's guard, no one else could dispatch them. The presence of Black Armor Warriors must mean it was the Emperor's command.

He quickly dressed and hurried to the main hall.

"Greetings, Second Prince."

Yun Baixuan quickly stepped forward, holding him before he knelt, "No need for formalities, you guard the Emperor day and night, I should be the one thanking you. May I know why you came so late, was it by the Emperor's summons?"

The Black Armor Warrior nodded.

"This late? For what matter does my father seek me?"

The Black Armor Warrior remained silent.

Yun Baixuan smiled awkwardly, angry inside, but could not show it.

"Let's go then, we shouldn't keep my father waiting."

Yun Baixuan said with a smile, guessing what the Emperor wanted with him this late. Could it be to pass on the throne to him? This thought filled Yun Baixuan with excitement.

...

As it was an order from the Emperor, the Black Armor Warrior took Yun Baixuan flying across the sky toward the royal family.

Before stepping into that grand hall, Yun Baixuan was still thinking, if his father intended to pass the throne to him, should he accept it right away or modestly decline first?

However, upon entering the hall and seeing everyone kneeling on the ground, the oppressive atmosphere suffocating, it was like a bucket of cold water poured over him, Yun Baixuan felt a surge of unease.

"Your son greets His Majesty."

Yun Baixuan knelt on the ground, apprehensive.

For a long time, there was no response, so Yun Baixuan subconsciously looked up, coincidentally meeting Yun Jiu's gaze, startling him to lower his head quickly, cold sweat breaking on his forehead. He was puzzled; under normal circumstances, his father would have quickly allowed him to rise, but this time he remained silent.

Most of all, just now, his father's eyes were filled with inquiry and doubt when looking at him.

Yun Baixuan felt even more uneasy, something must have happened, or else he would not have been called so late.

"Clang!"

Suddenly, something dropped in front of him, making a crisp sound, startling him.

Yun Baixuan looked over…wasn't it his token?