Chapter 1054: Chapter 527: Blood Race Unrest (Happy New Year to Book Friends!) (2)

And guilt.

Her maternal family was weak, and among the many princes, they could not offer him much help; his current achievements were almost entirely his own doing.

However, fortunately, Ying’Er’s bloodline has returned to the ancestors.

In the harem, it is often that the mother’s status rises because of her son, but for her, with Qin Ying’s bloodline returning to the ancestors, her status in the palace has also risen accordingly.

But what she most hoped for was that Qin Ying could support his brother, Qin Hong, in the future.

As for Chen Xuan, her role tonight was truly just that of a mother.

She was asking about family matters.

Where are you from?

How many people are in the family?

What are your plans for the future?

In response, Chen Xuan said everything he could, and what he couldn’t say, Qin Ying also didn’t know and was even less likely to tell her.

After just over an hour, Lin Fei had to get up and return to the Imperial Palace.

At the entrance of the Fourth Prince’s Mansion.

"Alright, no need to see me off!"

Lin Fei looked at the two, holding Qin Hong’s hand, "It’s chaotic now, you must be careful, think more about things, and you can also discuss more with Ying’Er in the future."

Although not explicitly said, Qin Ying’s current status was far higher than those of the princes.

"Understood, Mother Consort!"

Qin Hong nodded slightly.

He was very filial and always complied with Lin Fei’s words, never refuting her.

"And you!"

Lin Fei looked at Chen Xuan.

"As you wish."

Chen Xuan immediately replied.

"I know you are not simple, whether it’s strength or status, I have no objection regarding you and Ying’Er, and I will speak for you to Your Majesty as well."

"Thank you, Lin Fei!"

"Please, for Ying’Er’s sake, help Hong’Er if anything happens."

Facing Chen Xuan, who was junior, she even used the word ’please’.

It showed how much power Chen Xuan currently wielded.

She had investigated everything clearly in advance but didn’t mention it at the banquet, only bringing it up when leaving.

She was afraid Chen Xuan would overthink it.

"Alright!"

Chen Xuan nodded with a smile.

He didn’t discuss terms, just asked him to help, so he couldn’t refuse Lin Fei.

He was also touched, seeing a rare sense of familial affection in her from a prominent family.

"That’s good then."

Lin Fei heaved a sigh of relief, having accomplished her two goals that night.

Then, she got onto the waiting carriage with the help of the maid.

"Whew—"

Watching Lin Fei’s carriage disappear into the night, Qin Hong breathed a long sigh.

"Mother Consort has always been like this."

"Neither fighting nor contending!"

"Even when bullied in the palace, she would only smile."

"But she is very frugal, giving all the saved money to me."

He spoke each sentence.

As if talking to himself, or perhaps saying it for Chen Xuan to hear.

"This situation only changed when the Imperial Sister’s bloodline returned to the ancestors."

"Father rewarded generously."

"Not just money, but her status rose significantly, at least no one in the harem dared to bully the Mother Consort anymore."

"This is power!"

After speaking, his eyes stared straight at Chen Xuan.

"Compared to Qin Tiandao, I do not have his strong background, but whether in effort or talent, I am not inferior to him, so I must fight for that power, for Mother Consort!"

"Is that position really that attractive?"

Chen Xuan asked rhetorically.

Faced with this question, Qin Hong’s expression was serious, slowly opening his mouth, "To say something treasonous, Father took that position with his hands stained with the blood of his brothers."

"I do not want to be the blood on someone else’s hands!"

"So..."

Qin Hong paused, his expression becoming agitated, "I want to be the one whose hands are stained with their blood!"

"The Imperial Family is the most ruthless!"

Chen Xuan murmured in his heart.

This is the same everywhere.

"So what...?"

Chen Xuan asked.

"The Imperial Sister will definitely stand by my side."

"But that’s not enough!"

"I hope you can help me, with you and the Imperial Sister, I will definitely be able to take that position!"

With this sentence, Qin Hong’s voice lowered.

His eyes unabashedly revealed his ambition before Chen Xuan.

"After it is done, any condition, as long as you ask, I will agree without exception!"

He stared intently at Chen Xuan.

Eager to hear the answer he wanted.

But....

Chen Xuan’s expression didn’t change at all, on the contrary, he coldly laughed in his heart.

He hasn’t even taken that position yet and is already making empty promises!

Indeed, throughout history, the Imperial Family remains the same!

"Firstly, I am myself, Qin Ying is Qin Ying, she may stand by your side, that’s all!"

"Secondly, the final decision for that position is with Your Majesty! Unless your fist is stronger than his."

"Thirdly, I promised Lin Fei, so I will do as I said."

After speaking, he walked straight outside but stopped after a few steps, turning to face him, "Maybe you find my words arrogant, but I can assure you of one thing, even if you fail, I will ensure your life, and Lin Fei will not be affected in any way!"

Chen Xuan left.

And Qin Hong stood there in a daze.

Under the moonlight!

His face appeared particularly pale, but his eyes were extremely dark, sending a chill down one’s spine.

"Your Highness!"

After an unknown period, Wu Ma approached him, "Your Highness should return."

But Qin Hong remained motionless, instead coldly asking, "He said he can ensure I remain alive! What do you think?"

"Arrogant!"

Wu Ma’s brows furrowed suddenly, even Liu Sheng dared not say such words.

He was not yet the Chief Eunuch of the Ritual Department, just a Prince Xuan, speaking so conceitedly.

"Hmph!"

Qin Hong snorted coldly, "Forget about him; I refuse to believe that without him, I can’t take that position!"