Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 1177: Not Fighting Means Death

Yun Qinglian, filled with shame and anger, glared at Qin Yi, not expecting her disguise to have been seen through by him long ago.

"Qin Yi, you certainly have some nerve, being disrespectful towards a Princess. Do you know what the consequences are?"

Qin Yi's lips curled slightly, his eyes carrying a mischievous smile. Suddenly, his figure flickered and with a raised hand, he suppressed Yun Qinglian.

Yun Qinglian was shocked, Qin Yi's cultivation was indeed too powerful. Her own cultivation was completely suppressed, unable to muster even a shred of resistance.

Qin Yi stepped behind Yun Qinglian, unabashedly admiring her perfect figure, and leaned over to her ear, teasingly saying, "Everyone knows the Eldest Princess has a fondness for men. If I were to do something to you now, would they believe you craved my beauty, or would they believe your claims?"

Yun Qinglian's face was filled with shame and anger. If she told others that Qin Yi forcibly dominated her, they probably wouldn't believe her.

Qin Yi slowly reached out his hand, bypassing the Eldest Princess's shoulder, his hand heading directly for Yun Qinglian's chest.

Yun Qinglian's body tensed up, so nervous that sweat was beginning to bead at the tip of her nose.

Qin Yi suddenly stepped away from her, and Yun Qinglian immediately regained her freedom, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. When she looked at Qin Yi, his eyes were full of a mischievous smile and teasing.

"What kind of dream are you having? Though Qin is not a good person, I do have a virtue: loyalty to my wife. While the Eldest Princess is attractive, in my eyes, you cannot compare to my wife."

Yun Qinglian was both furious and relieved. If Qin Yi had any intentions towards her, she would have been powerless to resist. Moreover, if word spread, people would only say she craved Qin Yi's body and beauty.

"Eldest Princess, could I ask a favor of you?"

Yun Qinglian, caught up in the moment, replied in anger, "No."

Qin Yi shrugged indifferently, saying, "In that case, we have nothing more to discuss. Goodbye, and I hope you won't follow the same path as Yun Baixuan."

Yun Qinglian was startled, "Stop, this is the residence of this Princess. You cannot come and go as you please."

Qin Yi turned back to her playfully, "What does the Eldest Princess mean? Your words seem to imply that you can't bear for me to leave. Want me to continue what I started earlier?"

Yun Qinglian bit her red lips, her face full of anger.

"Bullying a weak woman here, is that something a hero would do?"

"Weak woman?" Qin Yi mocked, "A dignified Princess of the Yunyue Empire calling herself a weak woman, do you find yourself humorous?"

Yun Qinglian angrily replied, "Speak, what was it you intended to say?"

"You really want to hear?"

"Quickly, say it."

Qin Yi laughed, "I want you to withdraw from the throne struggle. Can you agree?"

Yun Qinglian was stunned, "Why?"

"I took down Yun Baixuan not just for Yun Susu, but because he went after my friends. Anyone who threatens those around me won't live. But I have no quarrel with you, so I'm reluctant to act against you. I'm advising you to exit the throne struggle, otherwise, you might not fare better than Yun Baixuan."

Yun Qinglian asked, "What did Fifth Sister offer you for such favors? Did she really give herself to you?"

Qin Yi: "..."

"I suggest you maintain healthier thoughts. You can question Yun Susu's character, but not Qin's integrity. I remain loyal to my wife, my one redeeming quality."

Yun Qinglian stared blankly at Qin Yi, "You really haven't done anything with her?"

Qin Yi was too tired to explain.

"Then why are you helping her so much?"

Qin Yi thought for a moment, "Because I want to, so I helped."

"Then you should think of helping me too."

"No help."

"Why? My influence is stronger than Fifth Sister's. Your chance of success would be higher with me."

Qin Yi said speechlessly, "Shouldn't one conduct affairs in order? I helped Yun Susu first; now you want help, but I won't abandon halfway. Besides, it's just a throne. Do you think being an Emperor is easy? Endless honors and power aside, what else is there? You're exhausted like a slave every day. Even your father, not being the real ruler, what use is immense power?

You're a Yunyue Empire Princess, noble and esteemed with boundless comforts, yet free of troubles. Isn't being a carefree Princess delightful?"

Yun Qinglian gave a bitter smile after hearing Qin Yi's words, "You don't understand that sometimes it's not our choice to compete, but it's unavoidable once we're in this position. Not competing means death. The Royal Family's relationships are intricate, with no room for two tigers. Sometimes not competing means death, so competing at least offers a chance of survival."

"You could stay away from the Royal Family's whirlpool, ask your father for a town, be a carefree Princess, enjoying life freely. I don't understand why you all fight tirelessly for a worn-out position."

Yun Qinglian suddenly got angry, "Do you think I haven't thought about this? Though I'm a Princess, I face many constraints. I've asked Father for such a possibility, but he declined, rewarding me with endless wealth instead. Do you know what that means?"

"What?"

"It means I'm trapped in this whirlpool. Father's reward is like a sword at my neck. His favors make the Eldest Prince and Second Prince wary, compelling them to oppose me. If I don't compete, I'm dead."

Qin Yi frowned slightly.

"Do you think Father really loves me and can't bear to part with me, hence he rejected my request to leave and showered me with rewards? You're mistaken. Father is ensuring balance among us; he wants neither the Second Prince to grow too powerful nor the Eldest Prince to outshine too much. By elevating me, he maintains balance, a tripartite stand-off." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Qin Yi: "..."

"Damn it, this Emperor is twisted, having nothing better to do but encourage his children to fight."

Yun Qinglian sneered coldly, "No, only when we check each other does his position remain stable. Father wants to sit indefinitely, with no plans to abdicate."

"He could choose not to abdicate. You can't disobey or seize the throne, can you?"

"He must abdicate; it's an ancestral rule. Besides, if he doesn't, the War Generals and Ministers wouldn't agree. Innovations bring strength to the Empire."

Qin Yi shook his head, "I didn't expect this Emperor's heart to be so cold, guarding against his children and stirring up internal discord. What an odd character."