Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 1165: Emperor

Qiu Tang nodded slightly and said, "The Eldest Prince is mediocre, he's not hard to deal with. The real challenge is the Eldest Princess, she's not easy to handle."

"Hmm?" Qin Yi was slightly taken aback, "Are all the women of the Yunyue Empire so formidable?"

"What do you mean?" Qiu Tang was momentarily confused.

Qin Yi said, "Yun Susu, a pampered princess, dares to sneak into the Tianyue Empire to steal the Cloud Moon plan. And then there's you, despite being deposed, still able to stir up trouble in the Royal Family. Before, I met Cheng Fei, one of the Twelve War Generals, skilled in cultivation and efficient in action. Now this Eldest Princess appears, the women of the Yunyue Empire are really something."

Qiu Tang couldn't help but laugh, "This is to show you men, who says women are inferior to men."

Qin Yi: "..."

"So tell me, why is this Eldest Princess hard to deal with?"

Qiu Tang looked at Qin Yi, her gaze suddenly becoming strange.

"What's wrong?" Qin Yi asked, puzzled.

Qiu Tang's eyes twinkled mischievously, "Actually, it just struck me that dealing with the Eldest Princess should be a piece of cake for you."

"Hmm?" Qin Yi was even more confused.

Qiu Tang said, "The Eldest Princess is a true beauty, calling her a national treasure isn't an exaggeration."

Qin Yi was stunned for a moment, his face full of disbelief, "What are you trying to say?"

"The Eldest Princess' greatest weapon is her looks," Qiu Tang said.

Qin Yi opened his mouth, "You mean she uses her looks to win over supporters?"

Qiu Tang nodded, "The Eldest Princess has a fondness for handsome young men. But so far, I haven't seen a man more handsome than you. If you step up, you'd succeed effortlessly."

Qin Yi: "..."

"You want me to trade my looks?"

Qiu Tang sneered, "The Eldest Princess is a national beauty, and you're acting like it's a loss."

"Come on, you said she's fond of men, who knows how many people she's been with, probably a wilted flower by now, and you want me to stoop down to her level, what are you thinking?"

Qiu Tang didn't quite understand the analogy, but from Qin Yi's expression, she could tell it wasn't something good.

"You men are all hypocrites. You flock to brothels, spending generously for pleasure, not caring how many men the women have been with. The Eldest Princess may like men, but she only chooses the best of the best."

Qin Yi's mouth twitched, utterly speechless.

"Nonsense! I have only ever been with one woman, my wife. Sure, I've been to a brothel, but only once, and I ran into your daughter."

Qiu Tang's face immediately darkened, "Susu was only in the brothel to steal the Cloud Moon plan."

"I know, I'm saying that she's so pure I didn't even touch her, and now you want me to get involved with the Eldest Princess who's always around men, what do you take me for?"

Qiu Tang said, "I just want you to pretend to approach her, not actually touch her."

"Pretending is still out of the question, Qin Yi upholds his good character, and I must be loyal to my wife."

Qiu Tang was full of disdain, "Then what's with Yun Mengyao?"

"Yun Mengyao and I are just friends."

"So being just friends is enough for you to go to such lengths to save her? You killed the Second Prince because he captured Yun Mengyao. Isn't that a case of 'a man angered by beauty'?"

"You know nothing, Yun Mengyao has saved my wife, my child, and someone very important in my life. Forget it, you wouldn't understand even if I told you." Qin Yi said, exasperated.

Qiu Tang muttered, "I don't believe there's a tomcat that doesn't steal."

"How many men have you met? Don't generalize everyone. It just shows how ignorant and shallow you are."

"Impudent!" Qiu Tang was furious.

Qin Yi sneered, "You've been deposed, why are you still putting on airs like you're the Empress? Even if you were still Empress, you'd be no different from an ordinary person in front of me. You may value royal power above all else, but to me, royal power means nothing."

"You..." Qiu Tang's face turned black with anger.

"What do you mean 'you'? You're truly ungrateful. I saved your life and Yun Susu's life; if you're not bowing to me every day, at least show some basic respect. Once an Empress, yet you know nothing."

"You..."

"What do you mean 'you'? Are you stuttering? Is that all you can say?"

"You... you're driving me mad."

Qin Yi: "..."

"What? I can't say 'madwoman'? I'm not Empress now, I don't need to hold up appearances, I say whatever I want."

Qin Yi: "..."

Ugh, these women are all so fake. Usually so poised and serene, yet under pressure, they curse like sailors.

"Just leave already! Seeing you makes me angry, angry enough to get wrinkles."

Qin Yi pursed his lips, tempted to anger Qiu Tang even more, to push a former Empress into a rage, just imagining it was amusing.

But in the end, Qin Yi decided against it.

"I'm out of here!" Qin Yi's figure vanished in a flash.

Qiu Tang gritted her teeth, "I'm still your grandaunt, you know."

She was so infuriated by Qin Yi that she lost herself.

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...

The golden sedan emitted a faint creaking sound. A middle-aged man with pale skin, wearing a luxurious yellow robe and a crown, sat atop it, his face gaunt, being carried by eight men.

On both sides, beautiful maidens with graceful figures followed with their heads bowed.

Further out, two rows of Black Armor Warriors marched, their armor emitting a dull metallic sound, holding torches that looked like two fiery pythons in the dark.

With such a spectacle and the Black Armor Warriors escorting, the identity of the person in the sedan was clear—it was the current Emperor, Yun Changqing.

Judging by the direction of the entourage, they were headed for the Empress Palace.

In fact, Yun Changqing himself was not weak in cultivation, he was quite strong. He could reach the Empress Palace in the blink of an eye if needed. But for people like them, it's essential to constantly instill the idea of royal supremacy, making appearances crucial, with a focus on highlighting one's uniqueness.

Soon, the entourage stopped in front of the Empress Palace.

"Greetings, Emperor!"

The maids and soldiers of the Empress Palace knelt down. Even the hidden experts in the shadows bent their knees, despite the Emperor being unable to see them, for it was the rule.

Yun Changqing didn't make a sound, just slightly raised his hand.

"Thank you, Emperor!"

Everyone stood up, but kept their heads low, daring not to glance at the Emperor.

If Qin Yi were here, he would certainly scoff, "Such a show-off."

Yun Changqing rose from the lowered sedan, hands crossed behind his back, and slowly walked into the Empress Palace.

The outside entourage waited quietly, only able to move when the Emperor emerged, otherwise, they could only keep waiting.

Yun Changqing entered the courtyard, noticing the flickering candlelight in the main hall's windows, frowning slightly. Normally, the Empress would greet him at the door promptly, but today there was no movement. Yet he didn't find it strange but rather amusing. The Empress was surely sulking because he had confined the Second Prince.

A woman's occasional sulking and pouting is still rather adorable.

Yun Changqing chuckled as he walked towards the main hall.