Those Years When We Killed the White LotusCh63 - V6.04 Skilled in Disguising White Lotus

Although the emperor now understands that it’s not the crown prince’s fault but a deliberate concealment by the Bai family, the damage has already been done. Can such a son really inherit the throne?

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“Your Majesty, I think it’s best to have the three representatives of the Bai family come and explain the situation.” At this point, no matter what is said, it will be wrong, so the best approach is to call the three representatives of the Bai family and have them clarify. 

 

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After all, at that time, all three representatives of the Bai family acknowledged that Bai Yao was Bai Zi. They should have some knowledge about the current situation.

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“Zisheng, did you do this?” Looking at the miserable appearance of the two, Long Lan’s first reaction was to suspect that Lin Zisheng might have done it, as no one else had the audacity to pull off something like this except for him.

 

Lin Zisheng nodded to indicate that it was him, then tried to form a smile and showed it to Long Lan.

 

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Seeing the smile on Lin Zisheng’s face, Long Lan was taken aback and then hugged him, giving him a kiss on the forehead.

 

Lin Zisheng: Hehe, in the previous world, he could explain it as his fondness for small animals, but in this world, the only explanation is that Long Lan is a pedophile!

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Now Long Lan doesn’t know how his beloved framed them, but he only knows that his beloved is just too adorable.

 

The two exchanged secret glances in the dark, but the situation outside became complicated. Everyone related to the matter felt insecure, as deceiving the emperor is not an easily escapable crime. The wrath of a king can lead to thousands of deaths, and no one knows how many lives this imperial anger will claim.

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“Lan’er, what do you think of this matter? You went to the Bai family too, so you should have some understanding of their situation.” The emperor looked at Long Lan with a scrutinizing gaze. Although this matter seems unrelated to his youngest son, the emperor is clever and no one knows what part he played in this incident.

 

“Father, when the crown prince and I arrived at the Bai family, they didn’t take us to the Dragon Pool directly. Instead, it was the day after. During that time, they seemed to have done something, but because the Bai family’s defenses were very tight, I couldn’t ascertain the details.” Long Lan truthfully revealed all he knew, leaving it to the emperor’s discretion whether to believe him or not.

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The emperor looked at him, and Long Lan responded with a sincere gaze. After a while, the emperor found no flaws and could only wave his hand, letting him go. He would pretend that this son had no ill intentions!

 

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So now, all the clues point to the Bai family. It’s imperative for the Bai family to enter the capital!

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After receiving the imperial edict to enter the capital, the three members of the Bai family felt somewhat puzzled. How could this happen? The crown prince just returned with “Bai Zi,” and now the edict has come. Could it be that something good is happening? Perhaps they might be rewarded with higher titles and positions!

 

With this thought in mind, the three of them became excited. In their hearts, the most important thing now is the Bai family. Although the crown prince is not the emperor’s biological son, as long as he possesses “Bai Zi,” who would dare question the crown prince’s identity? Maybe the emperor is pleased about this matter, which is why he allowed them to enter the capital. It must be so!

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However, the three of them, now filled with excessive excitement, are unaware of the impending doom awaiting them!

 

Upon entering the city, the Bai family brothers realized that things may not be as good as they had imagined. The defensive soldiers looked at them with pity, and they heard from the people how the crown prince had deceived the world.

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Initially, they couldn’t fathom what was going on, but as they heard more, they understood the truth. At this moment, the Bai family brothers realized that the situation might not be as favorable as they thought. Their visit to the capital might not be for receiving rewards and honors after all.

 

However, they didn’t dare to flee as the emperor invited them into the palace, and they knew that running away would only worsen their situation. If they escape, not only would it implicate the Bai family, but they themselves would also be in mortal danger.

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They couldn’t understand what went wrong. The things they concocted shouldn’t have any loopholes. No one should have discovered that Bai Zi was fake. The Bai family’s secret medicine should have been effective and not lose its effect within a short period.

 

Who could have the ability to break the Bai family’s secret medicine?

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For the past few days, the Bai family members were cautious and listened to the rumors carefully. When they finally learned about the issue, it was like a bolt from the blue. It turned out that the Bai Yao’s transformation back to his original appearance and the revelation of their contract were caused by a heavy rain on the day of their spiritual covenant. How is this even possible?

 

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The three Bai family brothers looked at each other, and they understood that the Bai family was truly in trouble this time. Regardless of whether there was foul play involved, in the eyes of the people, the crown prince is still innocent, and he is the emperor’s most beloved son. They essentially blocked the crown prince’s path to the throne. Can the emperor spare them?

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On the night before their audience with the emperor, the three brothers discussed it and decided to push all the blame onto Bai Yao’s shoulders.

 

In their minds, Bai Yao was merely a foolish idiot. Blaming everything on him shouldn’t be a problem at all!

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“Your Majesty, you must seek revenge for our son! His reputation has been ruined, and his whole life cannot be spent like this. He is so intelligent, yet he has been framed by the Bai family, leaving him with no reputation. You cannot spare the Bai family!” 

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The Empress cried, desperate to protect her son. She had struggled for so many years to have a child, and finally, she gave birth to a son. In the Emperor’s heart, her position was beyond any concubine’s, given that she bore him a male heir.

 

However, once her son encountered trouble, she realized that her past position of being the mother of the Crown Prince could now drag her down into the mud. Even for her sake, she must protect her son at all costs!

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“Enough, you don’t need to say it. I’m also trying to figure out a way to deal with this damned situation!” The Emperor was in a helpless state. If the spiritual covenant hadn’t been witnessed by outsiders, he could still hide it to some extent. But now, in front of so many people, how could he help his son conceal the truth?

 

Upon hearing the Emperor’s words, the Empress’s expression stiffened. At this moment, she realized her mistake. The Emperor’s favor had made her forget the things she should abide by. Luckily, she remembered it now; otherwise, if she said something inappropriate and made the Emperor resent her, both she and her son would suffer!

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“I apologize, Your Majesty. I’m just worried about our son.” After saying this, the Empress gently wiped away the tears that never existed from her eyes using her handkerchief.

 

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Seeing the Empress in this state, the Emperor’s heart softened as well. He had no choice; they were a young couple, and he naturally understood his wife. Back then, having this son was not easy, and now that she is worried like this, it’s only natural. He understood.

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Holding the Empress in his arms, he patted her gently. “Don’t worry. If it’s not our son’s fault, I won’t let him suffer any injustice. Rest assured, if it’s indeed a plot by the Bai family, I’ll punish them and clear our son’s name.”

 

In fact, the Emperor already had a plan in his mind. Regardless of whether it was the Bai family’s doing or not, they were destined to be the scapegoats for this incident.

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“Yes.” After saying that, Lin An went to summon the people for an audience.

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When the Bai family members saw the angry expressions on the Emperor and Empress’s faces, they knew that there was no turning back. Now, their only way out was to shift the blame onto Bai Yao!

 

“Since you have come to the imperial capital, you must already know why I summoned you here. Speak up, what happened?” Back then, the Emperor was delighted when he learned about Bai Zi. Every time Bai Zi appeared, it meant that the Dragon Kingdom could make further progress. Through Bai Zi, his son would be the Imperial Star.

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However, he never expected that things would end up like this, causing such a loss of face!

 

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If he had known earlier, he might as well have never had that Bai Zi! 

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“Your Majesty, we don’t know anything,” the three Bai family members exchanged glances before Bai Da, the eldest, prostrated himself and performed a kowtow. 

 

Then he spoke slowly, “Your Majesty, we know nothing about Bai Zi’s situation. Everything he said, about being the true Bai Zi and possessing predictive abilities, deceived us. We were all misled by him, and we hope Your Majesty can discern the truth!”

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They were almost putting all the blame on Bai Yao, and they thought they could just receive some punishment themselves. As for Bai Yao, he brought this upon himself by daring to spy on Bai Zi, and now he was only being punished!

 

The cunning Bai family members didn’t even think that it was them who led the Bai family into the abyss, resulting in their ultimate downfall!

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“It was you, you’re the despicable one who caused me this humiliation!” Hearing the words of the Bai family, Long Ao immediately exploded with rage. He had initially believed that everything was the Bai family’s plot, but now he realized that it was all planned by someone so close to him!

 

A fierce slap landed on Bai Yao’s face, leaving him in a daze. He trembled uncontrollably, as the figure of this young man before him overlapped with the memories of the ruthless man he once knew, filling him with fear.

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“No, it’s not me!” Bai Yao finally spoke up, his tone filled with madness. “Bai Family’s Head, it was you who approached me first to get close to the real Bai Zi and find out who the true Emperor’s Star was. The plan was all your idea. And now that things have been exposed, you’re pushing all the blame onto me. Do you think I’m so easy to bully!?”

 

For Bai Yao, the most terrifying thing was not death but falling into Long Ao’s hands again. Long Ao excelled at torturing people, and being in his hands meant living a fate worse than death. So now, Bai Yao was not afraid of dying, he was only unwilling!

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“You’re talking nonsense! What does your reckless behavior have to do with our Bai family?” The Bai family originally thought that Bai Yao would remain silent, but now he was trying to drag them down with him. This was intolerable!

 

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“I’m talking nonsense?” Bai Yao felt that even death would be a relief now, but before he died, he wanted to confess everything!

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“Bai Family Head, you conveniently forgot that it was you who asked me to get close to the real Bai Zi and find out who the true Emperor’s Star was,” Bai Yao said, hesitated for a moment, and then looked at those shocked people with satisfaction. “Because you wanted to keep the real Bai Zi and use his blood sacrifice to ensure the prosperity of your Bai family for generations!”

 

This revelation shocked not only the Emperor but also Duke Qingguo, whose face was filled with astonishment. How could they dare to do such a thing!

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Bai Zi represented something significant, and everyone understood that, so they paid special attention to him. And now, there was someone who wanted to use Bai Zi’s blood for a sacrificial ritual just for the prosperity of their family. How could they have done such a thing!?

 

“No, Your Majesty, he’s lying! I would never have such thoughts. I absolutely could not have done such a thing!” Although they had done it, some things must never be said. If such things were exposed, it would lead to the destruction of their entire family!

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“Whether it’s a lie or not, you know in your hearts what you did,” Bai Yao sneered and continued describing the Bai family’s deeds, “Even if you don’t want to admit it, I have evidence to prove what you did. Don’t forget, deep underground, there’s a massive altar that was created specifically for the blood sacrifice of Bai Zi!”

 

Since the Bai family had committed such an act, did they think Bai Yao would be so easy to control? If they wanted to take his life, they had to be prepared to be bitten hard!

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With his words, who could still doubt it? Everyone already believed Bai Yao’s words because they seemed so truthful, and the Bai family’s recent performance only confirmed their guilt!

 

“Very well, very well. The Bai family is indeed impressive!” Now, the emperor didn’t know how to respond. His heart was filled with anger. What did Bai Zi represent? Everyone in the entire Dragon Kingdom understood it. However, now, the Bai family actually wanted to sacrifice Bai Zi. Did they intend to destroy the Dragon Kingdom!?

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“Your Majesty, we are being wronged!” At this moment, they had to cry out that they were being wronged, as even Bai Yao didn’t know the specific location of the Bai family’s altar. As long as there was no evidence, who could say that the Bai family was plotting to harm Bai Zi!

 

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However, things were not as simple as they imagined. The emperor’s rage lasted only for a while before calming down, but this calmness did not make people feel safe. Instead, there was a feeling of an impending storm, and the entire hall felt extremely suppressed.

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“Report! Your Majesty, in the Bai family, the altar spoken of has indeed been found. It can prove that what was said is true!” The guard reporting looked at the Bai family with eyes as if looking at a dead person.

 

Killing one or two dragon sons might not matter, but wanting to sacrifice Bai Zi, the Bai family was indeed bold!

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“We have the evidence now. What else does the Bai family have to say!” Finally, all the emperor’s anger could erupt fully. Yesterday’s frustration and today’s anger upon learning about Bai Zi’s imminent blood sacrifice, everything was going to descend on the Bai family like a raging storm.

 

The Bai family couldn’t argue anymore. They truly couldn’t argue!

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Bai Da regretted it. If he hadn’t played these tricks from the beginning, would the Bai family have had any problems? Perhaps they would have even gained the favor of the Crown Prince. Unfortunately, he hadn’t thought it through at the beginning, and by the time he did, it was too late!

 

And so, the Bai family disappeared from the pages of history…

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As for Bai Yao… he was also a big problem for the emperor. Although deceiving the emperor was not his intention, with the current uproar, could Bai Yao really stay?

 

“Father, now that Bai Yao has become the Crown Prince’s dragon child, this matter cannot be changed. However, we can adopt a different approach!” Long Lan had a sincere smile on his face, as if he was doing it for Long Ao’s sake.

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“I don’t need you to meddle in my affairs, Seventh Prince. You must be delighted to see me in this state!” Due to his own embarrassing situation, Long Ao harbored nothing but hatred towards Long Lan. He used to keep many things hidden and unsaid, but now, due to overwhelming anger, Long Ao was speaking without reservation.

 

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Seeing his son like this, the emperor was truly disappointed. Despite making such a big mistake that day, Long Ao hadn’t learned to restrain himself. Now, he even spoke so disrespectfully to the Seventh Prince. 

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Even if he was the Crown Prince, he hadn’t yet reached the level of nobility that the Seventh Prince had achieved. Now, he was acting so arrogantly. If one day he knew he was to inherit the throne, he might not even spare a glance for his own father, the emperor!?

 

Since ancient times, emperors have been suspicious. Now, Long Ao was practically digging his own grave, not knowing how to restrain himself in front of the emperor and even mocking Long Lan so openly.

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“Crown Prince, be quiet!” Seeing the emperor’s displeased expression, the Empress also grew anxious.

 

Truly, he seemed to be adept at failing rather than succeeding. Didn’t he know that at this moment, he should not vent his anger but show his hurt? The more pitiful he appeared, the more the emperor would feel for him, and that way, he could gain the most benefit.

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Now, regardless of what the Seventh Prince was up to, as long as he claimed to be helping the Crown Prince, it would leave a good impression on the emperor. And now, with the comparison to the Crown Prince, the image of the Seventh Prince appeared even better!

 

“Mother, I…” Looking at the displeased faces of the emperor and the Empress, Long Ao still didn’t realize his mistake and even wanted to argue back. This was totally a suicidal act.

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Who was the person sitting there? He was the emperor, the one who could make decisions for the whole country. Now, a mere Crown Prince dared to show such disrespect in front of him. Wasn’t that seeking death?

 

“I told you to be quiet! Haven’t you heard me!?” At the sound of the Empress’s sharp cry, Long Ao finally realized that his mother was angry. Although he didn’t know what he had done wrong, he knew that if he angered his mother at this moment, his fate would be extremely miserable. Therefore, he dared not say a word and just stood there.

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“What can be done, Seventh Prince? Tell me!” Looking at the now quiet Crown Prince, the emperor’s eyes showed a hint of disgust. This was something that hadn’t happened before. 

 

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Seeing this, the Empress felt alert as well. She knew that after today, she should have a good talk with her son. The emperor’s favor was something he would give if he wanted to elevate someone. If he didn’t want to, then even having the title of Crown Prince for a while was of no use. Behind his back, people might even call him an inept Crown Prince.

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“Father, I can’t be sure about this matter either, but I think you should know. So, I hope you can verify its authenticity.” Although he believed in Zisheng’s words, he still had to be cautious. If he revealed at this moment that his dragon child was Bai Zi, it would be really troublesome!

 

“Alright, go ahead, let me hear it.” Seeing his son speaking so cautiously, the emperor felt somewhat comforted.

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Although one son was inadequate, the other son still seemed fine. He didn’t need to worry about the decline of the Dragon Kingdom.

 

“Yes, Father,” Long Lan spoke respectfully, looking at the emperor with obvious admiration in his eyes, which pleased the emperor as he nodded. 

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“Father, the child once heard that if Bai Zi were to die, in order to stabilize the position of the Imperial Star, another Bai Zi would emerge. However, this Bai Zi wouldn’t hatch from an egg again, but it would be one of the remaining dragon children who would inherit the power.”

 

This is something known only among the royal family, but although Bai Zi is fragile, the probability of dying before the contract is extremely low. In the entire history of the Dragon Kingdom, it has only happened twice, so memories of such events are somewhat vague. 

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Long Lan knows about it because Lin Zisheng read about it in the collection of books in the library, where one book documented such occurrences.

 

Upon hearing this, the emperor was slightly stunned, recalling the secrets within the royal family, and then nodded. “Indeed, such a thing exists, and your idea is feasible.” He was very satisfied with Long Lan’s suggestion.

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“Father, what does Seventh Prince mean?” Although Long Ao didn’t understand Long Lan’s words, he saw that the emperor’s expression had improved significantly. It seemed that there was still hope in this situation!

 

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“This is something only known within the royal family. Now that Bai Zi has indeed suffered an accident, you, Long Ao, shall go to Dragon Island to search for such a dragon. As long as you can find a true dragon and let your dragon child inherit its essence, then he will transform into Bai Zi once again, becoming a true Bai Zi.” 

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After saying this, the emperor looked at Long Lan and sighed before adding, “Seventh, you also go and see, broaden your horizons.”

 

Although he was unwilling, the emperor was now having a hard time trusting the Crown Prince. Perhaps from the beginning, he had chosen the wrong heir.

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“Your Majesty, how can both of them go for such a thing? If the true dragon makes the wrong choice…” The Empress whispered softly in the emperor’s ear, though she believed that her son was the Imperial Star, there were some things she had to be cautious about. 

 

“Enough! How could the Divine Dragon possibly make a wrong choice? If it truly chooses the Seventh Prince’s dragon child, it means that the Seventh Prince is the true Imperial Star!” The emperor said firmly, narrowing his eyes and looking at the Empress, his tone carrying a hint of danger. 

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“Don’t forget, they are all my sons, all qualified to inherit my throne. Yao, do you think only your son can inherit my position?”

 

Because they were a young couple, the emperor showed more affection towards Yao’er. However, if this indulgence led to arrogance, he wouldn’t mind withdrawing this favor!

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Seeing the implication in the emperor’s eyes, the Empress became truly afraid. She knew the consequences of falling out of favor in the palace, so she absolutely could not lose the emperor’s affection!

 

“Understood, I will remember.” Even though over the years, the emperor hadn’t shown much love for the Empress, he had never truly abandoned her. Before him, the Empress was always the most obedient person.

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“Understood, Your Majesty. I understand,” the Empress replied. She had realized that the emperor was growing impatient with her and the Crown Prince during this time. If they continued like this, falling out of favor was imminent.

 

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“Good, prepare yourselves and go to Dragon Island in three days.” Dragon Island wasn’t far from here, but it wasn’t close either. A round trip would take at least a month, and finding the Dragon God would also take some time. Going now would allow them to return in time for the New Year.

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And so, three days later, the two princes and their dragon children, along with Duke Qingguo, boarded a ship to head towards Dragon Island.

 

Throughout the journey, Bai Yao’s mind was troubled. He knew that what the Seventh Prince said was true; a new Bai Zi would be born in the event of Bai Zi’s death. However, the problem was that Bai Zi hadn’t died yet, and the dragon he contracted with was undoubtedly the true Bai Zi. So, what was the Seventh Prince’s real intention?

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After much consideration, Bai Yao couldn’t figure out Long Lan’s plan. He grew impatient, wondering what was going on.

 

Suddenly, he thought of a possibility, and a shiver ran down his spine.

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He had forgotten that in the eyes of others, although he had also contracted with a dragon, that dragon was just an ordinary one. Now, to bring about the appearance of a true Bai Zi, a reason was needed; otherwise, it would be deceiving the emperor. 

 

This trip to Dragon Island was the perfect opportunity. With Bai Zi supposedly dead, it would be natural for one Bai Zi to appear among the two dragon children!

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This must be his plan!

 

However, it was too late to understand this now. He couldn’t reveal it because no one would believe him, considering they didn’t know what means they used to make everyone believe that Bai Zi was an ordinary dragon.

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But it didn’t matter. Once Bai Zi died, he would have the chance to become a true Bai Zi!

 

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The only problem now was killing Bai Zi. He was so fragile that it would be easy for him to fall into a dangerous place on Dragon Island and die. Then, the person who would become Bai Zi would be him!

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Bai Yao finally understood that Long Lan only cared about his own dragon child. Even if he truly became Bai Zi, Long Lan wouldn’t see him the same way. In that case, he would support Long Ao to become the emperor, and then he would see then kneeling humbly before him!

 

At this moment, Bai Yao had fallen into a state of madness. In his original world, he was just someone taken care of by a man, without any abilities or strong mental qualities. Therefore, after suffering such a blow in this world, his mind was on the verge of collapse. If anything else happened, he might go insane.

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“After we get off the ship, we need to be careful. Those two won’t let us live peacefully on the island,” Lin Zisheng sat in Long Lan’s arms, raising his head. His big eyes communicated with Long Lan’s heart.

 

“I know. We’ll be careful,” Long Lan said as he gently kissed Lin Zisheng’s smooth and delicate forehead. Right now, Long Lan seemed to be suffering from skin hunger, needing some intimate contact. 

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“Rest assured, they don’t have the ability to harm us, and Duke Qingguo won’t allow Long Ao to do such things.”

 

In the past few days, Duke Qingguo’s attempts to curry favor with Long Lan were evident and easily noticed by Long Lan. Duke Qingguo also understood that Long Ao was an incapable person, and even if he was placed in a position of power, the Luo family would not have a bright future. 

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Long Ao was extremely arrogant and stubborn, and if he secured his position, he might turn against the Luo family.

 

Long Lan understood this well, and he suspected that Duke Qingguo had also come to this realization.

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“Zisheng, can you talk to me instead of communicating through our minds?” Even though this form of communication was convenient, Long Lan knew that if it continued like this, Lin Zisheng might never speak again.

 

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“No, want,” although Lin Zisheng’s speech was better than a few days ago, it was still not very smooth, “No, like.”

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Seeing Lin Zisheng like this, Long Lan felt a pang of heartache. Indeed, it was uncomfortable for him to speak with just one word or one sentence. 

 

“It’s okay, we’ll take it slowly. You can just say a few words every day, and with time, you’ll get better.”

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Lin Zisheng looked at him with his big eyes and after a while, he pursed his lips and nodded. Although he was still reluctant, he agreed to Long Lan’s request.

 

Seeing Lin Zisheng agree, Long Lan’s lips curved into a smile.

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Just as he was about to say something, there was a knock on the door.

 

“Come in.” Although he didn’t look, Long Lan could guess who it was. Thus, he didn’t hesitate to let the person in.

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“Duke Qingguo pays his respects to the Seventh Prince.” As Duke Qingguo walked in and saw Long Lan cuddling with his dragon child, he didn’t say anything and respectfully bowed to Long Lan. He now understood better than anyone else that he could only rely on this person to secure the Luo family’s position.

 

“I wonder what brings Duke Qingguo to my place today?” Long Lan had a calm smile on his face, as if he had no idea why Duke Qingguo had come.

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Looking at Long Lan like this and then comparing him with Long Ao in his mind, Duke Qingguo couldn’t help but admit, albeit unwillingly, that his legitimate grandson was still inferior to this person!

 

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Duke Qingguo had already understood the situation in the court very clearly. Now, there were only two possible heirs to the throne: Long Ao and Long Lan. He had no confidence in Long Ao; if Long Ao ascended to the throne, it wouldn’t be surprising if he targeted the Luo family.

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Though he didn’t want to admit it, Duke Qingguo knew that his daughter, the Empress, would do anything to ensure Long Ao’s position. She might even conspire against the Luo family. Therefore, to secure the family’s position, drastic measures were necessary!

 

Since Luo Yao and Long Ao were no longer reliable, the Luo family had to seek a new ally!

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“Your Highness, after we land on the island, I will help you restrain the Crown Prince and his dragon child. Then, you can swiftly search for the true dragon. However, once everything is accomplished, I hope you will agree to one thing,” although Duke Qingguo knew that this was a threat, he had no other option, “I hope that after inheriting the throne, Your Highness will give the Luo family a way to survive.”

 

“Oh? Duke Qingguo, you’ve got it wrong. The Crown Prince is your legitimate grandson. How could you help a stranger over your own grandson? It makes me quite uneasy,” Long Lan’s face had a shallow smile, but his words were sharp and made Duke Qingguo realize that the person before him was not just a young boy on the surface. He was indeed someone worth entrusting the entire family to.

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“Your Highness, you should know the situation better than I do. If the Crown Prince is truly dependable, why would I go through all this trouble? I don’t seek prosperity for the Luo family for a hundred years; I just hope it won’t perish in my hands.” If the centuries-old legacy of the Luo family was ruined during his time, how could he face his ancestors in the afterlife?

 

Hearing these words, Long Lan smiled and slowly said, “I don’t need your help; I can handle it on my own. However, rest assured, I won’t make a move against the Luo family!”

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