Chapter 1683 -1676: You Be the Crown Prince, I’ll Be the Silver Moon Pavilion Master

The opponents within the Silver Moon Pavilion were restless, and the people of the Silver Moon Pavilion and the Ghost Market were all uneasy.

Their great demon king had fallen—who would manage them now?

Who would lead them?

“Princess Xi, do you truly wish to return to the Silver Moon Pavilion with me?” Ah Hong looked at the young girl before him, astonished.

Chu Xi nodded resolutely, “I do.”

She personally brought this news to Rong Sheng, whose tearful eyes filled with sorrow. Rong Sheng managed, in a hoarse voice, “Mother will accompany you. We’ll return together.”

Yungui City, Silver Moon Pavilion.

The place where she first met Ah Feng, and where their fateful bond began.

“We’ll bring Daddy back with us, and we’ll finally reunite.” Chu Xi clasped the hand of Chu Yifeng lying on the bed.

Rong Sheng’s hand tightly wrapped around both their hands.

On the bed, Chu Yifeng’s sleeping face was tranquil, yet this did nothing to deter the resolve of the mother and daughter.

He would surely wake up twelve years later.

Chu Xi went to the palace to bid farewell to Chu Heng. In Yungui City, signs of chaos were already visible. Their opponents had constructed the Tide Listening Tower, now standing in opposition to the Silver Moon Pavilion.

They could not allow their foes to grow stronger.

Chu Heng vehemently opposed Chu Xi’s departure. He rushed down from the dragon throne and grasped her hand, “Sister, you know that place is in turmoil—why would you return?”

“Uncle has already fallen. How could you possibly handle this alone?”

The Silver Moon Pavilion—what kind of place was that? His sister was still so young!

Without Uncle to hold it together, and those ghosts and monsters he saw on the wedding day—how could his sister possibly keep it under control?

Chu Jinling also disagreed, “You’re still young. You and Doctor Rong are both delicate women, and Doctor Rong doesn’t know martial arts—how can she protect you?”

“Ah Hong is with us.” Chu Xi’s eyes remained calm, her voice gentle.

Ah Hong stood quietly behind the mother and daughter. No one had ever seen him show unnecessary emotion.

But he had served Chu Yifeng faithfully for twenty years.

He had no relatives, no home, only devoting his life to Chu Yifeng.

“No, absolutely not!”

Chu Heng firmly rejected the idea.

He only had one sister; he wouldn’t let her go to such a dangerous place no matter what!

She should grow up just like him—cherished in the imperial palace, living a life of supreme luxury.

Chu Heng was unyielding, making it difficult for Rong Sheng and her daughter to leave.

Later, Chu Xi took Chu Heng’s hand and walked into the warm chamber behind the imperial study. Whatever the two discussed inside, they eventually emerged holding hands, and Chu Heng relented.

He felt somewhat unwilling to let her go. “Sister, you must write to me every month without fail, and if there’s any danger, you must inform me immediately.”

“I will,” Chu Xi promised.

Chu Heng escorted them out of the palace. Before leaving, Chu Xi informed Chu Heng she planned to visit the Zuo Residence.

Chu Heng chuckled lightly, “Behind Left Grand Tutor Zuo, there are plenty of shady dealings. I’ve already begun investigating. As for his family… exile is inevitable.”

Chu Xi nodded before leaving with Rong Sheng and Ah Hong.

Chu Jinling, standing behind Chu Heng, was curious, “What little riddle were you two speaking in? Why did you suddenly agree to let her go?”

Chu Heng sighed, “How could I not let her go?”

His sister had told him, “Ah Heng, you become Crown Prince, and I’ll become Silver Moon Pavilion Master. Twelve years later, let’s see who’s better.”

In Chu Heng’s heart, he genuinely admired his sister greatly. Thinking of his uncle’s bloodline… it couldn’t be wrong!

“Ninth Brother, draft an edict for me, please. Eldest Princess Chu Xi is frail and must head to the Protector Temple to pray for twelve years. No one is allowed to disturb her.” Chu Heng ordered.

Chu Jinling cupped his hands, “Yes, Your Highness.”

Drafting the edict was simple; the affairs related to Left Grand Tutor Zuo were promptly investigated as well.

Originally, prior to Chu Yifeng’s wedding, they had already given Left Grand Tutor Zuo and the Zuo family a chance.

If Left Grand Tutor Zuo had been ruthless and decisive in stopping Zuo Qingqing’s behavior, they would not have gone to extremes and might have spared him. But knowing Chu Yifeng was injured and amnesiac, he still intended to manipulate him.

Thus, he could not be forgiven.

Left Grand Tutor Zuo had blood on his hands. Considering his meritorious service, he was sentenced to execution after autumn.

The Zuo family, all one hundred and thirty members, were sentenced to exile three thousand miles away.

The punishment was swift. While Left Grand Tutor Zuo remained in the imperial prison, his family had already been shackled and set out on the road to exile.

While reviewing memorials, Chu Heng learned that Zuo family’s Jiang Clan members and Zuo Qingqing had disappeared just after leaving Jiang Du City’s gates. Despite repeated searches by officers, they were unsuccessful.

Chu Jinling dismissed the matter, instructing the officers to abandon the search, so as not to delay the journey.

That night, Jiang Clan and Zuo Qingqing regained consciousness.

Their shackles and chains had been removed. Jiang Clan woke amidst a pile of straw, her hair disheveled, her face covered in dust.

At first, she was terrified, but when she realized there was no one around, her heart filled with joy, “Qingqing! It’s wonderful! We’ve been saved! I don’t have to be exiled! How fantastic this is!”

Zuo Qingqing also woke to find herself rescued. However, she was far less jubilant. Her face stiffened, “What’s so great about being saved? What if it’s by enemies?”

“Enemies? What enemies could there be? The Eighth Your Highness is dead. This must be Heaven’s mercy, letting us escape safely. Come, let’s go quickly!”

Jiang Clan gleefully tugged Zuo Qingqing to leave.

They had just approached the exit when they frantically retreated.

Jiang Clan saw Rong Sheng and her daughter and instinctively felt fear deep within her body.

Originally, she wasn’t afraid at all. But in the nighttime, with both women clad in white, and others wielding torches behind them, the flickering firelight made Chu Xi’s young face resemble that of Hades.

“You… you vile wretches!”

Zuo Qingqing, speaking, immediately tried to throw a punch.

“Sss—”

Chu Xi flicked a silver needle from her hand, which instantly crippled Zuo Qingqing’s wrist.

Zuo Qingqing let out a piercing scream, “Ah! My hand!”

“Qingqing! Qingqing, what should we do?” Jiang Clan cowered behind Zuo Qingqing, trembling like a startled bird.

She was used to lording it over others, but now, with the Zuo family gone, she was like a stray dog, shaking and undoubtedly ready to kneel before Chu Xi.

“Don’t kneel! You useless coward! They won’t spare us even if you kneel! It’s better to fight them!” Zuo Qingqing’s bloodshot eyes were full of rage. She knew she was doomed!

Might as well fight Chu Xi and Rong Sheng to the bitter end!

“You’re right. Not even the gods can save you,” Chu Xi said, her thin lips slightly parted. The flickering firelight made her gaze appear even darker.

Zuo Qingqing stared directly into her eyes, as if seeing the pre-amnesia Chu Yifeng.

She was just like Chu Yifeng—wickedly charismatic, dangerously cold, with a glint of death in her stare that suffocated the living.

Chu Xi raised her hand and moved her fingers slightly. Several individuals stepped forward, pried open Jiang Clan’s and Zuo Qingqing’s mouths, and stuffed something inside.

Jiang Clan had no resistance, like a lamb to the slaughter. After swallowing, she began to sob, “What did you make me eat… it tastes so awful!”

Zuo Qingqing, on the other hand, fought with all her strength. But the people of the Ghost Market were never kindhearted; they tore open her mouth, shoved the substance in, and slammed her head repeatedly until she was forced to swallow.

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