After the engagement was called off, the senior sister of the sect took the initiative to consummate

Lin Ruoxi smiled radiantly as she approached Qin Yichen step by step, "Your Highness Prince Jin, did you ever consider that someone might lose sleep over our hasty farewell that day?"

She spoke softly, each word like a small hammer striking Qin Yichen's heart, leaving him restless and unsettled.

Qin Yichen felt the fragrance growing stronger, as if it possessed some kind of magic, causing his mind to flutter slightly.

He forced himself to remain calm, trying to avoid Lin Ruoxi's seemingly insightful eyes, but his gaze involuntarily fell on her swaying skirt.

Qin Yichen's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and he immediately changed the subject, "Miss Lin, what brings you here?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Ruoxi blinked her eyes, which were as clear as autumn water, a few times. Her tone carried a hint of sorrow and resentment as she softly asked, "Has Your Highness Prince Jin forgotten the promise we made that day?"

Qin Yichen hesitated. He didn't want to get too entangled with Lin Ruoxi, but he couldn't refuse her directly.

If you already agreed before, then you've agreed.

But after witnessing Qin Muchen's despicable behavior, he didn't want to get involved in the power struggles between the princes too early.

Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, Lin Ruoxi's resentment deepened. She slowly said, "I have said that I have no way to repay His Highness Prince Jin's life-saving grace. I can only serve His Highness like a cow or a horse. You agreed to that at the time. Are you going to go back on your word today?"

Her words carried a hint of pleading, as if she were hoping for a satisfactory answer.

At this moment, Qin Yichen's heart softened inexplicably. "Alright, alright, I agree!"

Lin Ruoxi burst into laughter through her tears, her joy overflowing. "This servant thanks Your Highness Prince Jin for taking me in."

She immediately knelt down and kowtowed to thank Qin Yichen, expressing that she would serve him wholeheartedly from now on.

Qin Yichen shook his head, helped Lin Ruoxi up, and thought that since he had made a decision, he should face it properly.

Besides, there are benefits to accepting Lin Ruoxi.

The most intuitive point.

It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark.

……

Back in his room, Qin Yichen eagerly began studying the Xuanyuan Sword. However, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't break the seal on the sword.

Just as he was feeling frustrated, the system's voice suddenly rang in his mind.

[Host, the Xuanyuan Sword has four seals. Breaking the first seal isn't difficult; you just need to use the Xuanyuan Sword to kill 81 vicious and wicked people.]

Qin Yichen's eyes lit up. "That's simple? I know what to do now. What about the remaining three?"

The second seal requires the blood of an emperor at least at the quasi-emperor level; the third seal requires the copper of Shouyang; and the fourth seal requires the collection of three special materials: dragon scales, phoenix feathers, and qilin blood.

Damn it?

What is all this?

Aside from the first seal, which is relatively easy to break, breaking the other three seals is incredibly difficult.

Emperor's blood at the Quasi-Emperor level?

Doesn't the cheap option meet the requirements?

We need to work on this carefully from now on; there's great potential!

As for the last two seals, things will work themselves out when the time comes.

……

"Your Highness, the person has entered the Prince of Jin's residence!"

Inside the Second Prince's residence, the man in black respectfully reported to Qin Huaifeng, who was embracing a beautiful woman and drinking wine.

Upon hearing this, Qin Huaifeng's lips curled up slightly, and a sly glint flashed in his eyes.

He gently put down his wine glass, waved his hand, and said, "Okay, I understand. You can go now!"

The beauty looked up at Qin Huaifeng and said, "Your Highness, you don't seem surprised that Lin Ruoxi was able to enter the Prince of Jin's residence. On the contrary, it seems as if it was within your expectations."

"hehe."

Qin Huaifeng smiled smugly as he looked at the beauty in his arms. "Men understand men best. It would be a surprise to me if my good brother rejected Lin Ruoxi!"

Upon hearing this, the beauty nodded as if she understood, her beautiful eyes filled with admiration. "Your Highness, you are truly exceptionally intelligent and insightful."

She nestled against Qin Huaifeng's strong chest, looking like a little bird seeking shelter, making one's mouth water.

Qin Huaifeng's face held a hint of confidence and amusement. "If you're not smart, you won't survive to the end."

He gently stroked the beauty's silky smooth hair, but his gaze pierced through the beaded curtain, as if trying to see the ever-changing world, the surging tides and clouds.

The flickering candlelight illuminated his sharply defined face, adding to his unfathomable charm.

He chuckled softly, "The show is about to begin. Lin Ruoxi is just a clever pawn on my chessboard, while I am the one who sets up the plan."

After speaking, he slowly rose, his robes fluttering, like the most mysterious shadow in the night, and walked into the darkness, leaving behind a faint fragrance and endless speculation.

……

"Unexpectedly, in this battle without gunpowder, the commoner prince who appeared out of nowhere became the biggest winner. Truly, life is unpredictable!"

Inside the Fourth Prince's residence, Qin Moxuan sat alone in the dimly lit study. The thin moonlight streaming in through the window made his handsome face appear even more gloomy.

He held a white jade wine cup, took a small sip of cold wine, his gaze somewhat vacant, and a bitter smile curled at the corner of his mouth, as if mocking his own powerlessness.

The middle-aged man with a goatee shook his head. "Your Highness, things are far more complicated than they appear."

He was none other than Yang Dianfeng, Qin Moxuan's chief advisor.

Upon hearing this, Qin Moxuan immediately perked up. "Oh? What insightful explanation do you have, Mr. Yang?"

Yang Dianfeng stroked his goatee, his eyes deep and unfathomable, and slowly said, "Your Highness, in this game, the prince who was stranded among the common people seems to have become the biggest winner, but that is not the case. He is actually just an unexpected pawn, a pawn that His Majesty used to dismantle the power of the Sixth Prince."

Upon hearing this, Qin Moxuan's eyes lit up. A thoughtful smile appeared on his tightly pursed lips, and his fingers unconsciously tapped the table, making a "tap-tap" sound.

Seeing this, Yang Dianfeng continued, "You see, although that prince has been found and is enjoying great prestige, he is actually facing many obstacles. His Majesty's move is intended to balance the court and make the princes check and balance each other, while he sits calmly and observes the changing situation. If we can foresee the opportunity, we may be able to take advantage of this opportunity and set sail for a bright future."

Having said that, he lightly flicked his sleeve, and in the candlelight, the shadow of his goatee cast a deep shadow on his face, as if concealing endless wisdom and calculation.

Upon hearing this, Qin Moxuan's pupils contracted slightly, and the candlelight in the room flickered in his eyes, reflecting a resolute look.

……

The next morning at the court session, outside the Qilin Hall, Mei Limou anxiously approached General Nangong Xiaotian and whispered, "General, the winds of today's court session may be unfavorable to the Sixth Prince. Should we continue to support him, or should we lean towards Prince Jin?"

General Nangong Xiaotian frowned slightly, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes, before uttering a few words: "Do it the same way you did before!"

Upon hearing this, Mei Limou's face showed a hint of doubt, and he couldn't help but mutter to himself, "This..."

He then asked urgently, "General, I am truly confused right now. His Highness Prince Jin is your own grandson, so logically we should be fully supporting him. Why are you choosing to continue supporting the Sixth Prince?"

Nangong Xiaotian gave Mei Limao a deep look and slowly said, "We have already lost the initiative in this struggle. If we rashly change our stance now, we will inevitably be criticized."

He sighed softly, "Moreover, we must understand that adding flowers to brocade is far less valuable than providing charcoal in the snow."