Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 1101: Second Prince

"Clean this place immediately, don’t let their blood stain this ground."

"Yes."

A dozen soldiers began cleaning up, trembling with fear.

"Is the carriage I asked you to prepare ready?"

A soldier hurriedly replied, "Princess, the carriage is ready."

"Jin Die, choose ten people to come with us. The rest, stay at the mansion. Without my orders, anyone who dares to leave will be executed."

Qin Yi waved her sleeve with a commanding presence.

"You, you, and you, follow me." Jin Die selected ten soldiers, followed Qin Yi to the entrance, and headed straight for the Second Prince Mansion in the carriage.

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The Second Prince Mansion was far more impressive than Yun Susu’s residence.

In the main hall, music and dance filled the room.

The Second Prince, Yun Baixuan, was drinking and making merry with his subordinates, while selected singers performed in the center.

Yun Baixuan was handsome, dressed in silk and brocade, lounging leisurely on a soft throne with two beautiful maids attending to him.

Yun Baixuan’s side was always surrounded by beauties, all carefully chosen, but he was not a lecher. Most of the time, he merely appreciated them and seldom touched the dancers.

He knew well that lust was like a bone-shaving knife. His goal was the throne, and a contender for the throne must never indulge in pleasure.

Yun Baixuan smiled lightly, feeling pleased inside.

Because Yun Susu had already been taken to the Imperial City, now secretly imprisoned by him.

This sister of his had truly surprised him. He had never taken Yun Susu seriously before, but unexpectedly, she had gone to the Tianyue Empire and slain three kings, even earning praise from the Emperor himself.

Although everyone knew it was Qin Yi who did it, all the credit was given to Yun Susu.

He had exhausted all means to bring Yun Susu’s mother down from grace and couldn’t let Yun Susu return alive. Yun Susu might not be able to do much, but her mother was a formidable figure; otherwise, how could she have held the title of Empress for so long?

Now, with Yun Susu in his grasp, her life or death was entirely up to him. The reason he hadn’t killed Yun Susu yet was that he hadn’t ascended to the throne; if someone with intentions found out and reported to the Emperor, even as the Second Prince, he wouldn’t escape death.

If he ascended the throne, then no one would dare say anything if he killed Yun Susu.

But for now, Yun Susu must not make an appearance; slaying three kings was enough credit for her to rescue the deposed former Empress.

"Everyone, if you fancy anyone, feel free to take them home later."

Yun Baixuan was in high spirits. Those present were his confidants, all with advanced cultivation levels, crucial to his success. So, Yun Baixuan was always generous with them, and that’s why these dancers had such an important role in helping him win hearts.

No one present had a cultivation level below the Divine Separation Stage.

When one’s cultivation reached this level, matters of men and women were seen with indifference.

Yet these dancers, with their alluring figures and beautiful looks, dressed scantily, made them swallow hard.

Little did they know, the fragrance in the hall contained an aphrodisiac that made one easily stirred.

"Thank you, Second Prince."

The crowd raised their glasses in toast.

The Second Prince had rewarded them with dancers before. So, these people had no scruples, pulling dancers over to drink with them after a few glasses.

Yun Baixuan’s lips were thin, appearing somewhat unfeeling and heartless, yet the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

"Report..."

A soldier shouted as he rushed in.

Yun Baixuan frowned slightly, took a sip of the wine a maid handed him, and said indifferently, "What’s the matter?"

"Second Prince, the Third Princess seeks an audience."

"Who?"

Yun Baixuan nearly spat out his wine, suddenly sitting upright, full of disbelief, thinking he misheard.

The soldier was startled, fearfully and softly replied, "Second Prince, it’s the Third Princess, she’s already outside the mansion."

Yun Baixuan was utterly shocked, unable to remain calm. Yun Susu had been secretly imprisoned by him; how could another Yun Susu appear?

"Are you sure it’s Yun... Fifth Sister?"

He intended to call out Yun Susu’s name but thought it inappropriate. At least on the surface, everyone maintained minimal courtesy and familial ties.

Yun Susu was the Emperor’s third daughter, called the Third Princess. But in age order, Yun Susu was the Emperor’s fifth child, so Yun Baixuan called her Fifth Sister.

"Yes, it is indeed the Third Princess," the soldier replied hastily.

Yun Baixuan’s eyes flickered incessantly, unable to remain calm, subconsciously glancing at the two behind him.

These two, one named Gao Tianhuan, the other Li Changdi. Both had cultivation levels at the Unification Early Stage, and it was they who brought Yun Susu and Yun Mengyao back from Song Qingfeng’s hands in Tianlin City.

"All of you, withdraw." Yun Baixuan waved his hand.

All the dancers, maids, and musicians hurriedly exited. The hall only had Yun Baixuan and his confidants left.

"What’s going on? Yun Susu is clearly in my hands. Why has another Yun Susu appeared?"

Yun Baixuan’s face was indeed unpleasant, questioning harshly.

Gao Tianhuan and Li Changdi were also utterly baffled.

Gao Tianhuan quickly said, "Second Prince, please calm down! The person was handed to us by Song Qingfeng himself. There can’t be a mistake. The Third Princess outside must be a fake."

"Second Prince, guessing won’t help us now. We should meet the one outside first."

Yun Baixuan angrily said, "I hope the one outside is a fake. If it’s real, and you present me to Father Emperor, you’ll have more than you can handle."

After speaking, he said seriously, "Gao Tianhuan and Li Changdi stay, the rest step back temporarily."

After everyone left, Yun Baixuan had someone bring the Yun Susu outside in.

Not long after, Qin Yi and Jin Die entered the hall with a soldier. The warriors they brought stayed outside.

Not everyone was qualified to step into this hall; Jin Die, being Yun Susu’s personal maid, was an exception.

Yun Baixuan was dumbfounded seeing Yun Susu and Jin Die come in.

He turned to look at Gao Tianhuan and Li Changdi behind him.

The two were also completely baffled; the Yun Susu before them was exactly identical to the Yun Susu they brought back, without the slightest difference.

"Susu greets Second Brother."

Yun Susu gracefully bowed.

"Fifth Sister, is it really you?" Yun Baixuan said, walking down from his throne towards Yun Susu, his gaze sharp as an eagle’s, trying to find a flaw. But after a long look, the person before him was indeed Yun Susu.

"Second Brother, is something amiss with Susu?" Yun Susu asked curiously.

Yun Baixuan regained his composure, quickly smiled, and said, "Seeing Fifth Sister, Second Brother got a bit overexcited. You, little girl, actually went to the Tianyue Empire by yourself, you really got Second Brother worried. Seeing that you’re fine, Second Brother is relieved."