Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 1185: Sober, He Holds Power Over the World; Drunk, He Rests on Beauty’s Lap

Yun Qinglian drew Qin Yi a simple map, marking the Demon Ridge.

"Little girl, wait for good news from your grandpa!" Qin Yi took the map and said with a mischievous smile.

Yun Qinglian was not feeling good; this guy truly had no reverence for her as a Princess. But then again, he had no respect for the Royal Family whatsoever.

"Farewell!"

Yun Qinglian said, "Let me clarify in advance: even if you retrieve the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede's Beast Core, I haven't promised to withdraw from the struggle for the throne. I only said I'd consider it."

Qin Yi smiled slightly, "You'll agree." After finishing, he winked teasingly at Yun Qinglian.

"Ugh." Yun Qinglian looked disgusted, unable to help but complain, "Pervert, I'm really starting to doubt your previous words."

"What words?"

"Being loyal to your wife for a lifetime."

Qin Yi laughed, "No need to doubt that. If I were truly a lecher, you wouldn't be untainted now."

Yun Qinglian: "..."

"I wish you never come back."

"Damn, do you have to be so vicious? I'm helping you here." Qin Yi complained, paused, and said, "Fine then! Tit for tat, I wish you infertility, yet a household full of descendants."

Yun Qinglian was completely bewildered. As she pondered his words, her face instantly filled with anger. Infertile, yet surrounded by descendants—how could they possibly be hers? That remark was truly wicked.

But, as she raised her head to prepare for a scolding, Qin Yi had long disappeared without a trace.

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Qin Yi left the Eldest Princess Mansion and waited until midnight before sneaking into the Royal Family again.

Truth be told, treating the Royal Family as his personal backyard—only Qin Yi dared to do so.

"You're helping Yun Qinglian to retrieve the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede's Beast Core?" Qiu Tang looked shocked.

Qin Yi nodded slightly.

"That woman is well-hidden, suffering from an ailment, yet nobody has discovered it over the years. Qin Yi, the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede isn't easy to handle. Is it worth risking for Yun Qinglian?"

Qin Yi laughed, "Then may I ask if you have a way to deal with her?"

"No."

"I rest my case." Qin Yi rolled his eyes.

"But she hasn't agreed to withdraw from the struggle for the throne."

"She'll agree; you can tell Yun Qinglian isn't a malicious person."

Qiu Tang scoffed, "Face but not heart; you should be careful. Don't get caught in an unexpected trap."

"Can't you just think well of others? Why make things difficult for another woman?"

Qiu Tang paused, then said, "Because I married into the Royal Family in my teens and know its dangers well. The whole Royal Family, beneath its seemingly magnificent exterior, is rife with deceit."

"Indeed, the insidious see insidiousness everywhere."

Qiu Tang: "..."

Qin Yi said, "That's it for this matter. After this is done, you mustn't trouble Yun Qinglian. Or else, I'll kill you."

Qiu Tang's eyes shrunk sharply, even though Qin Yi said it with a smile, she could feel he wasn't joking.

"Fine, I won't harm her."

Qin Yi nodded slightly and said, "I'm off!"

"Be careful."

Qin Yi said, "You too, be careful. Before I return, gather intelligence on the Eldest Prince."

After finishing, his figure flashed and disappeared instantly.

Once he left, he went straight to the place where Yun Mengyao and the other two women were held. He needed to inform Yun Mengyao before leaving for a while. Otherwise, who knew what trouble this woman would cause?

"You're venturing out to fetch Yun Qinglian the Iron Armor Fiery Centipede's Beast Core? Are you crazy?"

Sure enough, upon hearing his intention, Yun Mengyao jumped up like a cat stepping on its tail.

Qin Yi seemed unfazed as he said, "Is there a problem?"

"What's the problem? Yun Qinglian is Susu's enemy, yet you're helping the enemy. Are you out of your mind?"

Qin Yi: "..."

This woman sure has the audacity to question other's sanity; where does that confidence come from?

Qin Yi looked at her disdainfully and said, "You know squat. If this can settle Yun Qinglian without bloodshed, isn't that the best outcome?"

"I think you just want to win over Yun Qinglian!"

Qin Yi: "..."

"I've heard that woman is quite promiscuous, surrounded by suitors. You have a stomach for such a woman? I feel sick for you." Yun Mengyao said with disgust.

Qin Yi smirked, "I'm just a normal man with desires, addressing needs isn't unreasonable, is it?"

"Needs? If you dare touch such a woman, believe me I'll cut it off on behalf of Xiaobing." Yun Mengyao threatened.

Qin Yi clamped his legs, feeling a chill in a particular spot.

"Mengyao, calm down! Qin Yi must have his own plans," Yun Susu consoled.

Yun Mengyao huffed, "He's just clouded by lust; what plan could there be?" 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Qin Yi rolled his eyes. "Stop being so loud; bragging about brains you don't have. I really don't know what to say to you."

"Say that again!" Yun Mengyao glared at him.

Qin Yi shrugged, reluctantly explaining Yun Qinglian's situation.

The three ladies were all taken aback.

"Are you serious? Yun Qinglian is still untainted?" Yun Mengyao asked in surprise.

Qin Yi nodded.

"How do you know? Have you slept with her?" Yun Mengyao's eyes widened.

Qin Yi frowned, "Stop being so jumpy; try keeping your thoughts clean and stop assuming others are just like you."

"Damn you, Qin Yi, belittling me by uplifting others; does that give you satisfaction?"

Qin Yi: "..."

His words might have overstepped.

"Don't rush, let me explain slowly. Yun Qinglian isn't what you all think; everything she does is for self-protection. A girl willing to ruin her own reputation for safety—who would do that if not for dire necessity?"

Qin Yi explained Yun Qinglian's background in detail.

The three women fell silent after listening.

After a while, Yun Mengyao finally spoke, "Didn't expect Yun Qinglian to be quite pitiable; even as a Princess, she's faced so many helpless situations."

Qin Yi smirked slightly; despite Yun Mengyao's occasional stupidity, she was inherently kind, often reacting emotionally to situations. One moment she was cursing Yun Qinglian; the next, she sympathized after hearing her story.

Yun Susu also sighed lightly, "Never thought Father's temperament is so cold. We're all his flesh and blood; why this, just for a position? Is it so important to even scheme against his own family?"

"Ultimately, it's all for power, status, wealth." Qin Yi shrugged. "It's not hard to understand—the temptation of power and beauty is irresistible to many."

Yun Susu said, "Qin Yi, help the Eldest Princess."

"Third Princess, if you ascend the throne, grant her freedom."

Yun Susu nodded firmly, "If I become Emperor, she'll still be the Eldest Princess. I'll grant her a city and restore her freedom."