Xin Huai really wanted to explain that he truly hadn't slept.

But thinking of all the crime scenes he had meticulously arranged before, it seemed like he had tormented Tang Fei countless times...

He decided to grit his teeth and shoulder the blame.

Sheng Jing looked at Mei Yuyin with a troubled expression, were they really sleeping together?

Why didn't you come back and tell me such a big thing?

The cabbage you raised at home was eaten by pigs, and after the pigs were done, they ran away...

As a father, his emotions were indeed mixed.

Sheng Kuang, on the other hand, had no particular emotional response; he knew that Xin Huai and Tang Fei had long been sleeping together.

At this age...

The word 'love' has flames beside it.

The main reason is to extinguish the fire.

Seeing his father's strange expression, as if he was constipated, Xin Huai promptly changed the subject and asked, "Is it all over just like this?"

It shouldn't be, Shen Lewu brought so many armored soldiers charging in, did they really get dismissed by just three casually spoken words from father?

She felt there was more to this situation.

Is there something hidden behind this?

"It's unrealistic," Sheng Jing gently shook his head and said, "I just gave them a reason that seemed reasonable, preventing them from erupting on the spot... Whether they believe it is another matter."

"They probably haven't formed a truly unified opinion on what to do. To uproot the Sheng Family, it will require Shen Wuxiang himself to make the decision. Even though Sun Shehu is the chief strategist by Shen Wuxiang's side, he cannot make such decisions."

"Ah?" Mei Yuyin panicked slightly, are they really going to uproot the Sheng Family?

Sheng Jing knew his wife's mind was heavy with worries, and without reasonable explanations, she wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

He gently patted her hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, anyone who wants to target the Sheng Family will have to pay a heavy price. I've already figured out a strategy."

"What strategy?"

"To make them aware of their own importance," Sheng Jing said, "only when someone can manifest their unique value will they not be easily replaced."

"How to prove it?"

Sheng Jing smiled gently, his tone was light, "The Empire's financial market needs a little chaos."

"..."

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"What are you going to do?" Zhong Tianque shouted in fear.

Bam!

A fist as big as a mountain slammed viciously into his face.

Zhong Tianque stayed silent.

Now is not the time for reasoning.

Zhong Tianque was grabbed by the hair and thrown onto the sofa like a dead dog.

This was the first time in his life he had been humiliated like this.

He even began to reflect on whether his choices were correct; if he hadn't competed with Zhong Tianyi for the throne, if the Zhong Royal Family hadn't collapsed, if his father was still in that position...

Even if he were just a detached prince, no one would dare treat him this way, right?

What did all this fighting accomplish?

Family ruined, clan gone?

Shen Que stood before the sofa, looking down on him.

Now, the veneer of respectability had been completely torn apart by the Shen Family.

Shen Family is king, he is minister.

Shen Family is master, he is slave.

Zhong Tianque understood this all too well.

After all, his face was still stinging with pain.

"Where is Zhong Daoling?" Shen Que asked in a deep voice.

"If he wanted to tell me..." Zhong Tianque wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, looked up at Shen Que, and asked back, "Why would he even do such a thing?"

"..."

It's undeniable, that question was a killer blow.

Everyone knew that when Zhong Daoling teamed up with Xuanyuan Mingjing to target Shen Boyu, he had already abandoned the direct lineage within Fengming Palace.

He lost, he ran.

What would they do about the one in the palace?

The impact of that question was so significant, Shen Que didn't even know how to refute it.

After a long pause, he spoke, "Are you really unaware of what he was doing?"

"If I knew, would I have let him do it?"

Another powerful rebuttal.

"If he succeeds, your Zhong Family would benefit... Who knows if you've allied with the remnants of the Tang Family?"

"If I were leading the alliance, would I put myself in such a dangerous situation?"

Yet another rhetorical question.

Honestly, Shen Que even felt a bit sorry for this guy.

Zhong Royal Family's Eldest Prince, groomed by Zhong Daolong as Crown Prince for years.

At that time, everyone knew he was going to be the Emperor...

And now, what has become of him?

The contrasts are stark!

"Do you know what consequences you are going to face?" Shen Que asked, a playful smirk on his lips.

"At most, death," Zhong Tianque sat up straight, speaking with sarcasm.

At this moment, he was no longer afraid.

Not fearing death meant not fearing the Shen noble family.

"No, death is too lenient for you," Shen Que shook his head and said, "You can't die yet; you need to live well for me..."

"If you're smart enough to cooperate with us seamlessly, perhaps you can keep your life."

"But if you try any tricks, we won't mind replacing you with another Zhong... At that time, survival would be impossible."

Zhong Tianque looked at Shen Que expressionlessly and asked, "What's the difference between this and my previous fate?"

Zhong Tianque knew that he was essentially a puppet of the Shen Family.

Once the Shen Family fully controlled the situation, they could discard him anytime.

If they thought he was obedient enough, they'd leave him a small lifeline.

If they felt his presence was obstructive, they'd ensure he died of some 'mysterious illness.'

That's why they had struggled so desperately before.

Now he comes to say all this... as if he was unaware before.

"..."

Shen Que was stunned.

What does this kid mean?

Why is he so sharp-tongued?

Is he trying to verbally humiliate me?

Bam!

Shen Que punched Zhong Tianque in the face.

"I couldn't have you before, but now I can," Shen Que said.

"..."

Zhong Tianque was knocked onto the sofa, his mouth bleeding, he glared fiercely at Shen Que.

A down-and-out scholar is worse than a dog!

"From today on, I will take full charge of Fengming Palace. Without my orders, no one can come and go at will."

Zhong Tianque said nothing.

He knew there was no point in arguing with them over these matters.

"Also, if there is any news about Zhong Daolong... it's best to tell us immediately. You should be aware that your body is implanted with Dragon Head Blood... and only we have the antidote."

"I know." Zhong Tianque's face turned bleak.

His body had long been controlled by the Shen Family's poison, leaving them meant a dead end.

"Take care of yourself," Shen Que advised briefly before turning to leave.

"Where is Qian Taian?" Zhong Tianque looked at Shen Que's back and asked, "Did you capture Qian Taian?"

"Qian Taian?" Shen Que was taken aback and asked, "Isn't Qian Taian with you?"

As if recalling something, his face turned pale, and he shouted, "Search the entire city for Qian Taian, find him even if you have to dig three feet into the ground."

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Luojia Mountain.

In the depths of the mountain valley, there's a hidden cave.

Passing through three layers of heavily guarded gates, and entering the cave for dozens of meters, there is a pitch-black, deep Cold Pond.

Water from the East Sea is led into the Cold Pond, merging with the mountain spring water flowing down the hill.

Luojia Mountain is the Dragon Gate, and the Cold Pond is the Dragon Eye.

Shen Xinglan pressed the red button on the stone pillar, causing a silver coffin to slowly rise from within the Cold Pond.

Shen Wuxiang looked at the barely breathing Shen Boyu in his arms, sighed heavily, and placed him into the coffin.

A lift of the hand, and the lid closed automatically.

"Bo Yu, rest well here."

He murmured, and the coffin was slowly sinking.

The silver coffin was engulfed by the twin Yin waters, soaking and then disappearing without a trace.

Shen Wuxiang looked at Shen Xinglan beside him and said, "Xing Lan, guard Second Grandpa here for seven days. After seven days, go find me at the Mountain Qi Camp."

"Yes, Grandpa." Shen Xinglan bowed in agreement.

Shen Wuxiang carefully studied Shen Xinglan's lifeless eyes, encouragingly said, "The failure of one person cannot affect the grand scheme."

"If the Shen Family wins, that position is yours. If the Shen Family loses, then your success means nothing."

"..."

Shen Xinglan.

A heart dead once, dies again.

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Clang!

The Star Disc slowly landed.

Tang Fei surveyed the vast red Gobi outside and said with a smile, "We've arrived."

Ship Captain Han Chuan and Security Team Leader Wang Xiaohu looked pitifully at Tang Fei. Han Chuan cautiously said, "Mr. Tang... we fulfilled the agreement and brought you to your destination, can we go back now?"

They had no choice but to be cautious.

This guy named Tang, despite his cultured appearance, had a truly treacherous heart.

Just after boarding the Star Disc, they were all 'hijacked' by Tang Fei.

Han Chuan was the Star Disc pilot, a technical officer...

Initially, he thought, only dealing with the armed personnel on the Star Disc would be sufficient.

If they controlled us... who would pilot the Star Disc for them?

But soon he was proven wrong.

That extremely youthful girl first blocked the Star Disc's signals, which was a government-customized system, not just anyone could manage that.

Then she piloted the Star Disc... as smoothly as drinking water.

The Star Disc seemed to become part of her body, quickly shaking off a few stealth Lan Ling's.

Heavens, she was the best Star Disc pilot Han Chuan had ever seen.

If she were willing to join the First Naval Cobra Squadron, she could easily serve as a squadron leader or ace instructor.

What a pity...

A beautiful person by nature, but chose to be a thief?

"Of course." Tang Fei agreed readily.

He even politely shook hands with Han Chuan, Wang Xiaohu, and others, warmly and sincerely saying, "Brothers, thank you for your hard work..."

"Thank you, thank you, for the hassle of escorting us all the way."

"Hurry back, don't make your families worry."

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The cabin door opened.

Tang Fei and Lu Siyu jumped off the ship and strode towards the unknown.

"Just letting them leave like that?" Lu Siyu asked worriedly, "If they go back, won't our whereabouts be exposed?"

"Three..."

"Besides, if they leave, how will we get out later?"

"Two..."

"What do you mean?" Lu Siyu looked at Tang Fei with puzzled eyes and asked, "You don't think a few nice words will make them keep our secret, do you? They are professional soldiers... soldiers whose top duty is to obey orders."

"One..."

Just as the words fell.

The Star Disc's recently closed cabin door reopened.

Han Chuan, Wang Xiaohu, and others ran back. Han Chuan grabbed Tang Fei's arm and pleaded, "Mr. Tang... Mr. Tang, please return the energy block to us?"

"Without the energy block, we can't start the Star Disc."

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