Your Majesty, Please Stop!

Chapter 171: The Jiang Family

(Last chapter has been revised, dear readers, please take a look)

The bandit king, Xin Zhuo, the legitimate eldest grandson of the prominent Jiang family, who single-handedly destroyed three kingdoms, the Prince of the Western Qin Kingdom and the only son of the Qin Kingdom's Grand Princess.

For the Fu Feng Mansion, this is also an incredibly melodramatic affair. They would rather believe that Xin Zhuo is not dead and is a cool and powerful Grand Great Master.

But afterwards, everyone found it very reasonable. If Xin Zhuo didn't have this bloodline, how could he be so powerful and cause such a mess?

It's not that we are inferior to him in talent and intelligence, but we don't have this bloodline. If we were in his place, we wouldn't be any worse off.

Ah! So that's how it is!

It is said that afterwards, a certain family's patriarch held a grand feast for relatives and friends, providing relief for beggars and refugees throughout the city, celebrating his grandson's entry into the Jiang family. As a result, he was spat on in the face.

There was also a theater that staged a sensational play called "The Bandit King Protects His Master and Becomes a Bandit, the Son of a Prince in Distress is Finally Rescued." It played for seven days, with every show sold out.

Regardless of the various situations in the mortal world, as the luxurious carriage slowly drove out of Fu Feng City under the escort of five hundred iron-blooded cavalry, the story of Xin Zhuo, the bandit king of the Fu Long Village, had come to an end!

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In the luxurious carriage driven by four horses, there were silk bedding, fruits, snacks, and various food and drinks.

Chan Yi sat cross-legged opposite, her body straight and steady, as if she was not affected by the swaying of the carriage at all. There was also a faint expression of indifference on her face, as if everything had already been resolved.

Having changed into fresh clothes, Xin Zhuo, dressed in a white brocade robe with a nobleman's hairstyle, was contemplating a question.

Of course, he wouldn't take on another identity when he already had the opportunity to win lying down. If I don't go, the Crown Prince can't be the Crown Prince. Only by being a bandit like this, where everyone is talented and speaks so well.

He just felt that if I go, what benefits can it bring me? Is there any danger? What do I need to do? How difficult is it?

These are the things a mature man should consider.

So, he asked the first question: "How many people are there in the family?"

Chan Yi replied seriously, "There are a total of thirteen thousand seven hundred and sixty-one people. If we only count the legitimate male descendants, including the Crown Prince, there are only four."

"Four?"

This number was really unexpected for Xin Zhuo. Could it be that all the legitimate descendants have some strange genetic diseases, such as infertility? He himself hadn't personally tried, but this matter seemed too horrifying.

Chan Yi said, "That's right. There were dozens of people fourteen years ago, but now there are only four."

Xin Zhuo was surprised, "Where did all the people go?"

Chan Yi replied, "You will know when you return home, Crown Prince, there is no need to worry."

"Alright!"

As long as they haven't been killed, it's not a problem. Xin Zhuo asked the second question, and his words were sweet, "Actually, I have heard of the Jiang family's reputation a long time ago. How did my father... oh, my father die? Can I inherit his title?"

Chan Yi fell into contemplation and only answered half of the question, "You should be able to inherit the title, but it requires the decree of His Majesty."

Xin Zhuo asked again, "Is my mother a princess? What is her relationship with the current emperor?"

Chan Yi said, "The Crown Prince's mother is the Grand Princess of the Qin Kingdom, the same mother as the late Emperor, and naturally she is the current Emperor's aunt."

Xin Zhuo was very satisfied with this identity, "What is she doing now?"

Chan Yi fell into contemplation again and took a long time to reply, "The Crown Prince should find out after returning home."

Okay, here is the translation:

"Okay, it's this kind of response again.

Xin Zhuo asked again, 'May I ask what is my relationship with Princess Shengping? The one who used to be a nun at Shuiyue Temple!'

Chanyi knew Princess Shengping, but looked at him in surprise and said, 'In terms of blood relation, Princess Shengping is the Emperor's half-sister, the legitimate daughter of the late Emperor, and the niece of the mother of the Crown Prince, the Qin State Grand Princess. Naturally, she is the Crown Prince's cousin.

If we consider the relationship between ruler and subject, you are a minister from a noble family, while she is a princess. There is still a distinction! Why does the Crown Prince ask about her?'

'I just simply wanted to ask, can I hit her?' Xin Zhuo raised a shocking question.

Chanyi fell silent, unsure if she didn't want to answer or didn't know how to answer.

'Hahaha...' A loud and rough laughter came from outside the window. 'It seems that the Crown Prince has had a conflict with Princess Shengping on Mount Fulong. It's truly interesting. The late Emperor once wanted to betroth her to you, but you lost her. Let's forget about that. In this case... let me give the Crown Prince a suggestion, hit her, there won't be any problem...'

'Sheng Lingge!' Chanyi reprimanded coldly.

Sheng Lingge immediately fell silent.

No matter how Xin Zhuo asked, he didn't make a sound, as if he had run ahead.

However, Xin Zhuo was still satisfied. With this premise, there was room for maneuvering. He continued to ask, 'What is the highest realm of practitioners in the family?'

Chanyi replied, 'The Crown Prince's great-uncle, Jiang Yong, is a Grand Venerable!'

Very good! Xin Zhuo had a vague concept of the Jiang family's background. He would slowly dig up the rest of the information later.

'May I ask what realm the Crown Prince is currently in? What kind of martial arts does he practice?'

Chanyi carefully observed Xin Zhuo, but even with her insight, she couldn't determine the depth of Xin Zhuo's cultivation.

On that day, Xin Zhuo stopped his attack on the mountain just in time. She only vaguely sensed that he was about to make a move, but her perception as a Half-step Grand Great Master was completely absorbed by the small Venerable's paper talisman and the overall situation.

However, the Crown Prince's Qinggong when he escaped was indeed outstanding. But his True Qi fluctuations were strange, not Five Elements True Qi, making it easy to block others' perception.

'Correct!' The curtain of the carriage was lifted, and Sheng Lingge's rough and curious face also appeared. 'Actually... the Crown Prince doesn't know martial arts at all.'

'Ha...' Sheng Lingge burst into laughter. 'Why pretend, Crown Prince? You're not good at it!'

Xin Zhuo said firmly, 'I really don't know. I used to be at the seventh realm, but I was crippled by Mr. Dongfang and Master Mieling. My meridians were severed.

Later, I met a small Venerable named Baili Mieshen. Seeing my pitiful state, he reluctantly connected my meridians and taught me a set of Qinggong that doesn't require Five Elements True Qi. He also gave me a bunch of paper talismans, which I just used up.'

This was a fabrication that couldn't withstand scrutiny. It would be exposed with a casual inquiry. But Xin Zhuo had to do it for a reason. How else could he use the Jiang family to deal with Dongfang and Mieling?

They did cripple him, didn't they?

This tone had to be set, and the archway had to be erected!

Sheng Lingge couldn't laugh anymore. In fact, Xin Zhuo did use paper talismans from the small Venerable to attack, and his Qinggong was indeed not based on Five Elements True Qi.

Chanyi suddenly made a move like lightning, grabbing Xin Zhuo's pulse. After a brief examination, her expression changed slightly. She naturally sensed the chaotic state of Xin Zhuo's meridians and the terrifying hidden injuries.

Strictly speaking, this kind of body couldn't practice martial arts! And she indeed couldn't sense Xin Zhuo's martial realm!

Very strange!

She looked at Xin Zhuo and asked, 'Mr. Dongfang and Master Mieling?'

Xin Zhuo nodded, 'Mr. Dongfang, Master Mieling, and Princess Shengping crippled my martial arts and meridians.'

Chanyi and Sheng Lingge's expressions changed again.

Xin Zhuo stretched lazily and said, 'After returning home, I couldn't practice martial arts anymore. I have no martial arts skills. Do you understand?'

'Yes!'

(End of this chapter)"