Reincarnated as the Abandoned Daughter of a Marquis's Mansion: I Take Control of My Life

Chapter 315 Zhou Yi

In the days that followed, Su Yinyin devoted more of her energy to taking care of her family and closely monitoring the situation in the Great Zhou Kingdom.

Su Yinyin would take time every day to visit Yueyue and Nian'an.

Under the careful guidance of their nannies and tutors, the two not only became literate but also proficient in needlework and etiquette.

It must be said that the power of genes is truly strong; the two younger sisters perfectly inherited their mother's intelligence.

Watching them change day by day, Su Yinyin felt gratified and proud.

She would also regularly visit the small businesses run by Uncle Lin and his family.

Every time Su Yinyin sees the shop thriving and Uncle Lin and the others beaming with satisfaction, living a prosperous life, she feels genuinely happy.

She knew that the happy lives of these people were also part of what she was trying to protect.

As for the baby, ever since the regent left the capital, the fifth prince has been responsible for picking her up from school and taking her back to the princess's residence every day.

In the school, there will inevitably be some children from wealthy families who, out of jealousy of Bao Bao's intelligence and special status, will try to bully her.

However, without exception, all of these people were cleverly dealt with by the baby.

When they return home, they will be severely reprimanded and lectured by their elders.

Knowing how formidable Su Yinyin was, the elders instructed their children not only not to provoke the baby, but also to try to get close to her, and it would be even better if they could become friends with her.

Meanwhile, in the imperial study of the palace, after reviewing the mountain of memorials, the emperor still felt restless and irritable.

After a moment's thought, he decided to go to the dark dungeon and personally confront the conspirators lurking in the shadows.

The emperor, accompanied by several highly skilled personal guards, hurriedly and quietly entered the dark prison.

The dark cell was filled with a nauseating, damp, and putrid stench, as if time and life had stood still and decayed there.

The torches on the wall flickered with a weak and unstable light, casting shadows all around, as if countless eyes were watching from the darkness.

Upon seeing the emperor's arrival, the guards immediately knelt down in unison, their voices loud and reverent: "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

The emperor slightly raised his hand, signaling them to rise, and then strode steadily and powerfully toward the prison where the important criminals were held.

The emperor slowly stopped in front of a prison cell.

The man imprisoned inside was the very same master whom Su Yinyin had entrusted to him.

The once pampered and highly skilled master is now a shadow of his former self, disheveled and wretched.

His hands and feet were tightly chained, and with each movement, the chains rattled, as if telling of his destitution and sins.

Although his martial arts skills had been crippled, just in case, the emperor specifically ordered that he be chained up.

Upon seeing the emperor arrive, a flash of barely concealed hatred crossed the master's eyes. His gaze was like a poisoned blade, attempting to pierce the emperor.

The emperor stared at him coldly, his voice deep and authoritative: "Your original name was Zhou Yi, and you are my father's cousin. I have to admire you for still being alive."

Upon hearing this, the old man's eyes widened in surprise, and he couldn't help but ask, "You knew all along?"

He thought he had hidden his identity well enough, but he never expected that the emperor would still find out.

The emperor sneered, his laughter filled with disdain and anger: "Hmph, you schemed and hid your identity, attempting to overthrow my empire. Did you really think I was so easily fooled?"

Do you think you can hide your shady dealings forever?

The hatred in Zhou Yi's eyes intensified, burning like a raging fire. He gritted his teeth and said, "Since you already know, why ask any more questions? The victor is king, the loser is villain. Do with me as you please!"

At this point, he had already given up hope and no longer harbored any illusions.

The emperor looked at Zhou Yi with a solemn expression, his tone tinged with regret and anger: "You think death can end everything? I have already investigated the matter thoroughly."

However, I truly did not expect that you could lay out such a grand scheme, and with such patience, lying dormant for so many years, all for that one delusional act of rebellion.

Zhou Yi stubbornly turned her head to the side, snorted coldly, and said provocatively, "Don't expect me to talk. Since I did it, I didn't intend to leave alive. Trying to get anything out of me? Dream on!"

He kept his lips tightly shut, as if he had made up his mind not to utter a single word.

The emperor laughed in fury, his eyes flashing with rage: "Fine, very well! You think I can't find out just because you don't tell me?"

Do you know who's locked up in the room next to yours?

My Empress, and her son. And your daughter.

The emperor paused deliberately, his gaze fixed on Zhou Yi, observing his reaction.

Zhou Yi's expression changed drastically in an instant, and a hint of panic and anxiety appeared on his originally gloomy face.

Seeing this, the emperor continued unhurriedly, "Oh, and the entire Li family has also been imprisoned. Surprised?"

Although Zhou Yi was shocked and his face changed drastically after hearing this information, he pretended to be calm and spoke in a calm tone: "Who you arrest has nothing to do with me."

However, his slightly trembling voice betrayed his inner unease.

"Of course you're related! You two are very close! And your behavior is utterly disgusting and vicious. You're a piece of scum!"

The emperor grew increasingly angry as he spoke, his chest heaving violently.

He never imagined that this person would do something so heinous for the sake of the supreme throne.

Suppressing his anger, the emperor continued, "You have resorted to any means to usurp the throne."

You leave your mark everywhere, and your offspring everywhere. You give your triplets to the emperors of three different kingdoms, making them serve you and scheme for you.

As for how your triplets came to be, they probably won't know until they die that they were conceived through their mother's affair.

My empress has actually cheated on me, giving birth to a wicked child with her own father.

Prime Minister Li and the Empress are half-siblings, sharing the same mother but different fathers. And Prime Minister Li has always subordinated himself to the Empress. You people are utterly shameless and heinous!

Zhou Yi suddenly burst into laughter, the sound echoing in the dark prison, sounding particularly jarring: "Hahahaha, Emperor, do you think you're so noble?"

This world should belong to the capable. Your grandfather seized the throne using ruthless methods, didn't he? I'm merely giving him a taste of his own medicine!

He tried to find excuses for his crimes, a hint of madness in his eyes.

The emperor trembled with rage, pointed at Zhou Yi, and roared, "You are simply spouting nonsense! After my grandfather ascended the throne, he worked diligently to govern the country, allowing the people of the Great Zhou to live in peace and prosperity, and the nation to flourish."

And you and your father, for your own selfish desires, did not hesitate to collude with foreign enemies, attempting to overthrow the country. You are not worthy of being compared to your grandfather! You are a complete and utter traitor!

Zhou Yi's smile vanished, and she said coldly, "Further words are pointless. Since we're in your hands, I have nothing to say. But do you think you can rest easy just because you've captured a few of us?"

My eldest daughter is the Empress of the Great Yan Kingdom, and you killed the Empress and the prince. Do you think the Emperor of the Great Yan Kingdom will let the Great Zhou Kingdom off the hook? The army of the Great Yan Kingdom is not to be trifled with; they could crush the Great Zhou Kingdom at any time. You can just wait for your country to perish!

A hint of smugness flashed in his eyes, as if he could already see the scene of the Great Zhou Kingdom's destruction.

The emperor glared at Zhou Yi, his eyes filled with contempt and disdain: "I will never let you succeed! Do you think the emperor of the Great Yan Kingdom would send troops for a lowly woman?"

The Emperor of the Great Yan Kingdom already knows that the prince born to the Empress is not his child at all, but rather the child of you, you old codger.

He is now furious and is arresting the Empress's accomplices on a large scale. Do you still expect him to attack the Great Zhou Kingdom for your sake?

"That's utterly delusional! Your self-righteous schemes are child's play compared to my abilities!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yi's face turned deathly pale, as if struck by lightning, her eyes filled with disbelief: "Impossible...impossible! How could he know..."

He originally thought this secret would be buried forever, but he never expected it to be revealed.

Looking at Zhou Yi's disheveled appearance, the emperor was filled with contempt. He sneered and said, "Hmph, do you think you can hide your dirty deeds forever? The truth will eventually come out."

When the Emperor of the Great Yan Kingdom learned the truth, he felt that he had been manipulated by you all and wished he could tear out your tendons and chop you up to feed to the dogs.

Your scheming is nothing but shooting yourself in the foot!

Zhou Yi collapsed to the ground, muttering to herself, "It's over...it's all over..."