Heaven Slaying Blade

Miao Yi Niang left, leaving abruptly.

Aside from her, another one who disappeared, was the overlooked Princess Shen Xingxue in the palace.

This incident, within Yanhuang City, did not cause much upheaval.

Because the Gluttonous Pavilion had been completely taken over by Liu Mei'er, this fact had already been released. In addition, Miao Yi Niang was originally very low-profile, rarely appearing in public.

Princess Shen Xingxue had hardly ever appeared in public either, even in the palace she was considered quite different.

Thus, the departure of these two women seemed to cause no disturbance.

But to a few individuals, it stirred up turmoil akin to a violent storm!

The emperor issued this decree, and few people knew of it, but Prince Xia Ying and Second Prince Xia Xiong were among those who did.

"How dare Miao Yi Niang defy the imperial decree! Is she tired of living?" Xia Ying was genuinely enraged this time. A crown prince, the future emperor, was being ignored by a disciple without a home? This feeling infuriated him immensely!

Xia Xiong sighed, said in a deep voice: "Older brother, we planned for everything else, but did not anticipate little sister's reaction."

"What little sister? What does she count for!" Xia Ying was so angry he gritted his teeth: "Do sisters ever try to harm their own brothers as she does?"

Xia Xiong gave a bitter smile, "Older brother, don't be so agitated. It is payback, we plotted against her once. Now, something that was already settled has been upended by her."

"That wretched woman! I don't have such a sister!" Xia Ying said with a ferocious expression: "The root of the problem is Chu Mo, that bastard! No, I can't bear it any longer. Xia Xiong, find a solution immediately, I want Chu Mo to be obliterated, utterly destroyed!"

Looking at his elder brother whose face was hideous with anger, there was a flare of apprehension in Xia Xiong's eyes.

It had been quite some time since his elder brother had used the term "I" in his presence.

There were times when feeling negative emotions, nevertheless, they were rare for his brother. Generally speaking, he was a pretty decent crown prince. Xia Xiong was willing and content to forfeit what he had for the sake of supporting his brother.

But ever since last year's incident, Xia Ying's mindset seemed to have undergone a significant change. He ignored the fact that wielding his power attractively was becoming a darker side of his nature, he was penny-pinching in all matters. Furthermore, he was becoming vengeful and vindictive.

A person with such power can use various means, can be ruthless and vicious, to achieve his goals.

At the same time, they also need to be broad-minded and magnanimous!

As far as Xia Xiong was concerned, with the exception of such unforgivable offenses as patricide and wife stealing, other disputes should not be overly calculated. For those in power, there were no friendships or grudges that last forever, only interests that did.

Just like their father!

Did their father truly love Chu Mo's mother?

It's not necessarily the case!

Even if it were, he would surely have loved her for her talents.

Besides this, there wouldn't have been anything else. After all, behind Chu Mo is a great being who could defy conventional practices with arrogance. Any person of power would be cautious of such a young man, where would they put complete trust in him?

This issue of Piaomiao Palace's royal college is an evident example.

But all these seemed invisible to Xia Ying, or he simply didn't want to see. Now, his mind was filled with hatred for Chu Mo.

This could easily lead to disaster!

Xia Xiong sighed in his heart. Many harmful plots were his ideas, but he had always felt that one should adapt to changing circumstances.

One should say the right things at the right time.

At this particular moment, targeting Chu Mo excessively would be an unwise move.

Xia Xiong even began to regret proposing that Xia Ying should marry Miao Yi Niang. If such a proposal had not been made, the Crown Prince would not despise Chu Mo so much.

"What, don't you agree with my idea?" Xia Xiong was silent for a long while, which prompted Xia Ying to shoot a cold gaze towards him with suspicion in his reddened eyes.

Xia Xiong was slightly startled then quickly responded, "I agree, of course I agree. Chu Mo... indeed, he deserves to die!"

"You think so too? This scoundrel is truly a disaster! We absolutely can't let him live!" Xia Ying, satisfied with his brother's stance, gritted his teeth and said," His master's whereabouts are unknown. I've investigated and it seems he should not be in Yanhuang City recently. How can such a powerful being reside for a long time in the mundane world? As long as we come up with a foolproof plan and handle things immaculately... then we will surely succeed!"

Xia Xiong nodded, "The Imperial Academy of Piaomiao Palace still has to be established. Now that Miao Yi Niang is gone, the inheritances are likely to be with Chu Mo. Since your Royal Highness intends to have him killed, it might be better to ask our father personally."

"Ask Father?" Xia Ying's eyes showed a touch of doubt.

Xia Xiong said, "Yes, admit to Father all the animosity between you and Chu Mo. He has been like a thorn in your side, repeatedly causing you to lose face. Now, he even encouraged the escaped betrothed of the Crown Prince, Miao Yi Niang, and threatened Princess Xingxue into cooperation with life-saving favour. This lawless person should not be allowed to remain in this world."

"Can it... will it work?" Xia Ying hesitated as he looked at Xia Xiong.

Xia Xiong nodded, "Certainly, after all, you are the heir apparent of Great Xia. If you lose face, not only you but also… the emperor will lose face! As long as you make your feelings clear to father and express that you have no lust for the imperial throne. I believe… he will understand."

"Hmm, you're right. What Father is most worried about is my ambition. If I retract all my ambitions, then plead with Father, claiming that I have repeatedly been humiliated by Chu Mo. Now even my betrothed has been taken away by Chu Mo… I believe, at this moment, Father should also be extremely angry!" As Xia Ying spoke, his eyes grew brighter and he became more excited.

Standing aside, Xia Xiong sighed internally: Your Royal Highness, if this matter really works out… if Father agrees to kill Chu Mo, then your position will be completely secure!

However, if this matter fails, I'm afraid your position as Crown Prince will be teetering!

In my view, the possibility of this matter failing is very high, at least eight or nine out of ten!

I'm sorry, it's not that I intend to harm my own brother, it's just that… you, as you are now, are no longer fit to be the king of a nation!

But Xia Ying didn't see it that way. In his view, no matter what, the emperor is his biological father! In this world, which father does not spoil their own son? However, Xia Ying had forgotten one thing: Can there be so much familial love in a royal family?

If there really was familial love, would he scheme against his own sister?

He himself is so ruthless, yet he hopes to find compassion from others.

Can he really find it?

Xia Ying hurried off to the Imperial Palace, ready to appeal.

Meanwhile, in the Imperial Palace, the emperor was throwing a tantrum.

"How dare you, Shen Xingxue... do you have the nerve to come back? As my daughter, you dare to pull a stunt like this! You, you, you… you're truly making me furious! Am I still your father in your eyes?" The emperor, enraged, glared at the beautiful young girl in front of him.

The beautiful girl had a thin mist in her eyes, a look of grievance on her face. It was none other than the missing Shen Xingxue.

Next to Shen Xingxue stood a strikingly beautiful woman.

This woman seemed to be in her twenties, young and attractive, with excellent skin, her face as tender as a newly peeled egg.

Upon closer examination, there was a striking resemblance between this woman and Shen Xingxue.

The woman spoke softly as she heard the Emperor berating Shen Xingxue. "I told my niece to return to acknowledge you, not for you to berate her. You don't have the right to scold her! If you are tired of living, just let me know. I would not mind killing a worldly sovereign. It could serve as a release for my sister." (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote on qidian.com. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)