I'm only one year old, what the heck is a Overturning System?!-Chapter 447 - 194: The 89th of the 10 Who Will Not Meet a Good End (Please Subscribe)_2

Chapter 447: Chapter 194: The 89th of the 10 Who Will Not Meet a Good End (Please Subscribe)_2

Chen Yi’s brows were tightly furrowed as he spoke, "Uncle, do you know the true purpose of His Majesty?"

Lin Hansong shook his head and said, "I do not know myself; I only know that you have been awarded several times for your meritorious deeds."

"This was never disclosed publicly before, the matter of bestowing marriage upon Chen Yuan."

"But from what I understand of His Majesty, he must have his reasons for doing so." ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

"Just like the emperors of the past, bestowing marriage always served some purpose."

Lin Jixin pondered for a moment, guessing,

"Just as the former Emperor bestowed marriage on the Wu Family of Beizhi, making them dare not neglect the construction of Beixiong Pass."

"And afterward, the Wu Family got embroiled in the gold and silver case, implicating three Clans, from which they never recovered."

Lin Hansong nodded and added, "There was also the marriage bestowed by the Second Wei Emperor to the Liu Family of Chuan Mansion, making them the pillar House of the Southern Seven States."

"Not long after, the Liu Family’s Prince Consort fell victim to an assassination by Evil Demons and met a tragic end."

"There was also the 13th Wei Emperor, who married the princess to the son of the then Left Minister, thereby making them a target for Marquis faction’s accusations."

Watching Chen Yi’s demeanor become ever calmer, Lin Hansong paused before changing the topic,

"Of course, there have also been twelve Princes Consort who died of old age."

"Without exception, they all perfectly completed the Emperor Wei’s tasks and soared to high positions afterward."

Hearing this, Chen Yi nodded thoughtfully.

As Lin Hansong had just mentioned, "Blessing and misfortune come hand in hand," His Majesty bestowed marriage on Chen Yuan with his own strategies in mind.

If the Chen Family could withstand the storm or fulfill his purpose, then they could safely enjoy this glory.

But if they couldn’t withstand it, many could die...

Thinking up to this point, Chen Yi suddenly laughed, his eyes icy cold.

Without his consent, no one could harm the Chen Family—not even the supreme Wei Dynasty!

Looking at him, the Lin father and son exchanged a quiet look, feeling a vague chill in their hearts.

They both understood that Chen Yi was harboring a murderous intent.

And Lin Hansong thought even further, "The ’murderous intent’ of this son-in-law is truly frightening."

For a thousand years, aside from Evil Demons and demons, there have not been many who dared to harbor murderous intent toward an Emperor Wei.

And yet, such a bold person was his son-in-law...

Thinking this, Lin Hansong’s mind stirred, deciding to say a bit more.

"Yi Er, the only reason I can think of for His Majesty to do this is..."

Chen Yi was startled, understanding he might have frightened them with his emotional outburst, and after regaining composure, he said, "Please speak, Uncle."

Lin Hansong spoke succinctly, "The struggle between the civil servant faction and the Marquis faction!"

"Is that so?" Chen Yi’s face remained calm.

In fact, before he entered the secret realm, Xie Dongan had already hinted that if he became Duke Wuan, it would disrupt the balance between "civil servants and Marquises."

That time, Xie Dongan also mentioned Zhou Guanwu and alluded to an old miscarriage of justice...

Eh? Zhou Guanwu?

Chen Yi’s thoughts swiftly diverted, murmuring to himself,

"It seems our Chen Family’s ’influence’ now exceeds that of the former Duke Jingye, Zhou Guanwu..."

One Marquis, one Prince Consort, and him on top of the Heavenly Pride List, indeed!

Thinking this, Chen Yi looked up at Lin Hansong and asked, "Uncle, do you think I am similar to Zhou Guanwu?"

"Zhou Guanwu?"

Lin Hansong was stunned for a moment, then his expression changed drastically.

He suddenly understood His Majesty’s intentions—thoroughly understood!

His Majesty’s actions were not merely about the "civil and military conflict," but—it was about using the entire Chen Family as bait!

Lin Hansong thought it over carefully again, reviewing the rise and fall of Zhou Guanwu in his mind.

He also compared Zhou Guanwu with Chen Yi, and his expression grew more serious.

Beside him, Lin Jixin saw him silent and couldn’t help but ask, "Is Zhou Guanwu the former Duke Jingye? The one who died at Beixiong Pass?"

"It’s him." Chen Yi’s gaze remained fixed on Lin Hansong, wanting to hear what he would say.

After a long silence,

Lin Hansong took a deep breath, his expression much softened.

"Yi Er, this matter is of great significance. Unless necessary, I advise you not to prevent His Majesty’s marriage decree."

Chen Yi frowned but did not interrupt him.

The key issue now was not whether he should prevent it, but the intentions behind His Majesty’s actions!

"His Majesty’s marriage decree for Chen Yuan is likely intended to use the power of your Chen Family to draw out certain individuals."

Lin Hansong’s tone was heavy as he continued, "Do you know how Zhou Guanwu died?

Chen Yi replied, "I’ve heard a bit about it, that when the Demon Court moved south, the court received the news but also received a ’rumor’."

"Some said that Zhou Guanwu conspired with the Demon Court, wanting to trap and kill Wei Dynasty’s soldiers."

Lin Jixin was momentarily stunned, his mouth slightly agape: "There’s such a matter?"

Lin Hansong nodded and said, "The incident was quite mysterious, and unavoidably led the Holy Emperor to overthink, resulting in a delay of military opportunity."

"Afterward, the Holy Emperor investigated for a long time and ended up finding no clues at all, causing all the courtiers who initially advocated the detention of Prince Zhenbei to die inexplicably."

"Died?" Chen Yi said doubtfully: "Uncle, are you saying that those who framed Zhou Guanwu are all dead?"

"That’s right, without exception, none could speak again," Lin Hansong sighed and said,

"After that, the Holy Emperor was furious, executing many; yet he could not change the fact that the Zhou Family was cut off."

Pausing for a moment, Lin Hansong took a deep breath and said, "I suspect the Holy Emperor might be using you to lure out those hidden in the shadows."

"I see." Chen Yi suddenly understood, and now he completely grasped the Holy Emperor’s intentions.

No wonder he had been puzzled before. It turned out that after the incident of Zhou Guanwu being falsely accused of colluding with the enemy, there was more to follow...

At this moment, Lin Hansong continued, "I believe the Holy Emperor made this decision after learning about you slaying a group of demons at the South-Garrison Pass."

"Firstly, the Chen and Zhou families are of equal status; secondly, your cultivation far surpasses that of Zhou Guanwu."

"The third point is the current situation in court – the clash between civil and martial officials is intensifying."

Chen Yi hmmed in agreement, understanding that must be the reason.

"Uncle, haven’t we found any trace of those people after all these years?"

"As far as I know, very few people on the court mention that incident now; perhaps the Holy Emperor is still investigating."

Upon saying this, Lin Hansong thought for a moment, then turned to say,

"Last night when Prime Minister Xie and I accompanied the Holy Emperor to Vermilion Bird Tower, he asked us both whether his achievements could surpass those of previous emperors."

"No matter how Prime Minister Xie and I responded at that time, the Holy Emperor has his own scale in mind."

"So, I believe he doesn’t intend to harm the Chen Family..."

Chen Yi laughed lightly, cutting in: "Uncle, there’s no need to say more, I understand."

It seems his previous killing intent indeed frightened Duke Xing; otherwise, he wouldn’t say so much to explain on behalf of Emperor Wei.

However, after clarifying the Emperor’s intentions, Chen Yi also hadn’t thought of how to respond for the time being.

There are three key points.

First, whether he wants to become the guillotine raised by the Emperor.

Second, whether Chen Yuan is willing to be that chess piece, to honestly accept the Holy Emperor’s arranged marriage and wed Wei Jinyu.

Third, is how his father, Duke Wuan Chen Taiping, feels about this.

Before clarifying these three points, Chen Yi would not make any arbitrary decisions.

Of course, if someone wanted to test the sharpness of his sword in the meantime, he also wouldn’t mind giving it a try.

"Thank you for your guidance, Uncle."

"No need for courtesy between family," Lin Hansong said with a rare gentle tone.

After finishing speaking, he contemplated and said, "If possible, it’s best if you consult your father’s advice."

"I was planning on that." Chen Yi nodded and said with a smile,

"After all, having spent many years in the mountains, Kyoto Prefecture is too foreign to me."

Lin Hansong and Lin Jixin exchanged glances, both sighing in relief internally.

Fortunately, he was willing to listen; otherwise, they might have to consider whether to advise the Imperial Palace Forbidden Area to increase its guard.

After all, slaying an emperor is always a major event at any time!

Having resolved the doubts in his heart, Chen Yi said goodbye to Zhu Yu and Lin Xueru, then left the Lin Mansion feeling much lighter.

He indeed had to get in touch with Chen Taiping, not only about the "Holy Emperor’s arranged marriage," but also to inform him about the Demon Court advancing southward and blocking the pass.

After Chen Yi left, Lin Jixin exclaimed: "Father, my brother-in-law truly has... a mind as vast as a valley."

Lin Hansong glanced at Lin Jixin, his expression cold, and said, "That’s called making plans carefully before acting."

Lin Jixin: "..."

Plans? Where are they?

"It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand, go copy the ’Family Precept’ a hundred times; I believe you’ll understand soon."

"Ah?"

Lin Jixin was stunned; he was already an official in the imperial court, and yet he was still punished to copy the "Family Precept"?

That’s outrageous!

...

In the residence of the Great Wei Left Minister, Xie Mansion.

Chen Yuan gestured for Chen Fan to wait outside, then knocked on the door of Xie Mansion.

The doorman opened the door and a young house servant eyed him, his gaze lingering on his long silver-white hair.

"Who are you looking for?"

Chen Yuan bowed with clasped hands, his expression calm, and said:

"Please inform, the son of Duke Wuan Chen Taiping, Chen Yuan, requests an audience with Left Minister!"