Chapter 948 - Struck First to Gain the Advantage (1/2)

Qin Haodong calmly said, “100%.”

Zhao Xianlong did not speak. This matter was too serious. He could not just take Qin Haodong’s words that his son was not his.

Qin Haodong saw through his thoughts and said, “In fact, it’s very simple to prove this matter. You just need to ask Wu Yuenian.”

Zhao Xingyue said, “Even if it’s true, how could she admit it?”

Qin Haodong said, “It’s simple. I happen to know Mind-manipulating. No one can lie under its influence. I can teach Your Majesty this method. Your Majesty will know when you look for Wu Yuenian and ask her this question.”

He knew it was a matter of great importance. Even if he used Mind-manipulating on Wu Yuenian, Zhao Xianlong would not completely believe it. The best way was to teach Zhao Xianlong Mind-manipulating and let him use it on Wu Yuenian.

Zhao Xianlong pondered for a moment and said, “That’s a good idea. I’ll do as you say.”

Mind-manipulating was not a sophisticated skill. Zhao Xianlong soon learned most of it.

He called over a few eunuchs and palace maids from outside to test the effect of the Mind-manipulating. After confirming that the method worked, he told Si Baokun, the chief steward, to summon Wu Yuenian.

Due to the maggot hidden in his bone marrow, Wu Yuenian did not have much fear of Zhao Xianlong, so she did not hesitate to come over.

After entering the door, she glanced at Qin Haodong and Zhao Xingyue. Then, she asked, “Your Majesty, what can I do for you?”

Zhao Xianlong cut straight to the chase. He directly used Mind-manipulating and asked, “Tell me. What is your relationship with Zhangsun Chengdu?”

Wu Yuenian was just an ordinary person. She didn’t have a strong mental ability. Under the influence of Mind-manipulating, she looked confused and said, “He was my first love.”

“What?” Although Qin Haodong had already said it in advance, Zhao Xianlong was still angry after getting the answer. “You bitch, didn’t you say that he was your half-brother?”

Wu Yuenian apathetically said, “I lied to you.”

Suppressing the anger in his heart, Zhao Xianlong asked again, “Whose son is Zhao Yu?”

Wu Yuenian said, “He is Zhangsun Chengdu’s and mine.”

“Bitch, I’ll kill you.”

The anger in Zhao Xianlong’s heart instantly erupted. No man could stand such a thing, not to mention that he was the ruler of a kingdom.

Qin Haodong quickly stopped him and said, “Your Majesty, please calm down. Don’t touch Wu Yuenian before dealing with Zhangsun Chengdu. Otherwise, it will easily alert Zhangsun Chengdu.”

Zhao Xingyue followed suit and persuaded the king. “Yes, father, the top priority is to figure out what had happened.”

Zhao Xianlong knew what the two people said was reasonable. He took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and asked again, “Tell me. What happened?”

Wu Yuenian said, “Eighteen years ago, Zhangsun Chengdu was my lover. However, he was suddenly taken to cultivate in a room by his master, leaving me alone.

“My father originally didn’t agree with us being together. At that time, it happened that the King was choosing his concubines, so my father sent me to the palace.

“After entering the palace, I found out that I was pregnant. Later, I gave birth to Yu’er.

“I originally thought that my life would be like this. However, three years later, Zhangsun Chengdu suddenly reappeared.

“I told him the truth about the matter. In the end, we agreed to go on like this and let our son become the King of Tortoise Kingdom in the future.

“Then, I recommended him to become the Imperial Preceptor of the Tortoise Kingdom and quietly killed the Queen and several other Princes, so that our son could ascend to the throne one day.”

Zhao Xianlong gritted his teeth with anger. He asked again, “Then?”

Wu Yuenian said, “We’ll kill you when Yu’er ascends to the throne. Then, the three of us can be together.”

“Bitch!”

The angry Zhao Xianlong slapped Wu Yuenian hard across the face.

This wicked woman not only cuckolded him but also came up with such a vicious idea. If Qin Haodong hadn’t seen through all this, he would have given the throne to his murderous enemy in the future.

This slap woke Wu Yuenian up. She looked at everything in front of her in horror. “Your Majesty, what happened?”

Zhao Xianlong said with a ferocious look, “You bitch, you killed my Queen and Princes. Now, you colluded with Zhangsun Chengdu to seize my throne. How do you think I should deal with you?”

Wu Yuenian’s expression changed. She didn’t remember what she had just said, so she said again, “Your Majesty, I’m innocent. I did all this for our son, Zhao Yu…”

Zhao Xianlong angrily said, “Shut up! Zhao Yu is Zhangsun Chengdu’s and your son. What does he have to do with me?”

“Your Majesty…”

Wu Yuenian was stunned. She didn’t expect that Zhao Xianlong knew about this secret.

“Your Majesty, who said that? Qin Haodong? Don’t believe him. He and Zhao Xingyue are just jealous of the status of Yu’er…”

Before she finished speaking, Zhao Xianlong slapped her again, “Bitch, you still want to lie to me?”

Wu Yuenian shouted plaintively, “Your Majesty, I have really been wronged. I have never done anything dishonorable…”

Zhao Xianlong said, “Wu Yuenian, don’t pretend anymore, okay? You’re the one who told me all these things. Otherwise, how would I know?

“I used Mind-manipulating just now, so you told me all the truth.”

“Mind-manipulating?” Wu Yuenian understood what was going on. Seeing that the conspiracy was revealed, she also showed her true colors. She exclaimed with a vicious expression, “Zhao Xianlong, this is what you forced me into.