292: The prince tried to win over Chu Jiang and sent a beautiful woman to him.

“Liu Xi, as the imperial capital’s envoy, you will transmit the imperial decree and privately hand over those few bottles of Heaven and Earth Origin Elixir from my mansion, as well as that five-grade two-pattern Void Piercing Pill, to Chu Jiang, to win him over!”

Prince Jin said faintly, looking at the effeminate old man in the second seat on his left.

Make him understand that I can elevate him to prominence, and I can also cast him into the abyss. As long as he pledges loyalty to this Prince, the benefits will naturally not be few.

“Understood, Supervisor’s order!”

Liu Xi did not hesitate and cupped his hands.

“What?!”

The strategists were greatly shocked.

A five-grade Void Piercing Pill!

This was a peerless Medicinal Pill that could increase the probability of a Ten Realms of Dharma Idol cultivator breaking through to the Heaven and Earth Realm by 30%.

The entire Prince Jin’s Mansion currently only had two of them.

One with one-pattern, and one with two-pattern.

And the two-pattern one was enough to increase it by 50%.

To advance to the Heaven and Earth Realm, let alone 50%, even a treasure that increased the chance by 10% was enough to drive countless strong cultivators into madness.

“Supervisor, even if it’s to win over Chu Jiang, there’s no need to use such a precious Medicinal Pill, is there? Just those few bottles of Heaven and Earth Origin Elixir are already rare in the world; he would be immensely grateful for that!”

“That’s right!”

Heaven and Earth Origin Elixir could quickly accumulate foundation for Faxiang Realm cultivators, a rare treasure.

Not to mention the five-grade two-pattern Void Piercing Pill, which their own people hadn’t even used yet, and they were actually going to give it to an outsider who was just an enemy.

“No need for further discussion. Since he is to be this Prince’s blade, his current Faxiang Realm strength is naturally insufficient. Only by entering the Heaven and Earth Realm can he clear obstacles for this Prince!”

Prince Jin said faintly.

(Because Marquis Shenwei had blocked the news, the report to the imperial capital stated that Chu Jiang was still in the seventh realm of Faxiang.)

“Yes!”

The strategists and generals sighed slightly, knowing that this was the only way.

They only hoped that Prince Jin’s investment would not be in vain.

And that it could bring huge benefits to Prince Jin.

Otherwise, it would be too much of a loss.

That was a two-pattern Void Piercing Pill.

...

Prince Yan’s Mansion.

Deep within the mansion.

Prince Yan sat on his throne, with no one else around except the woman in the plain dress. After all, his subordinates, the strategists and generals, all had important matters to attend to and could not stay in the mansion at all times.

“Given my idiotic elder brother’s personality, he must be furious right now. Coupled with this Prince’s pushing of the current, he will definitely make a move against Chu Jiang!”

“At that time, it will be this Prince’s Opportunity!”

Prince Yan sneered.

He had recognized Chu Jiang’s potential. This person had risen rapidly, survived great misfortune, and must have a great Opportunity.

If he could be brought into his faction, it would definitely increase his Luck to ascend the throne.

“Your Highness, have you decided what to use to win over Chu Jiang?”

The woman in the plain dress said calmly.

“Naturally, women, peerless beauties!”

Prince Yan said with a faint smile.

Since ancient times, empires and beauties have always been major focal points, intertwined to compose magnificent historical records.

Love for the empire or love for a beauty, everyone has a different answer.

Although it’s difficult to choose, those who choose the empire definitely love beauties.

As for those who choose beauties, it goes without saying.

Clap, clap, clap...

As Prince Yan clapped his hands lightly.

From behind the curtain, a peerless woman emerged, breathtakingly beautiful.

She was as light as the wind, with skin like congealed fat, eyes like autumn water, lips like dotted vermilion, and a white dress as pure as snow, like a fairy descending from the heavens.

Her posture was elegant, every movement exuding a noble temperament that made people involuntarily fall for her.

“Lengyue greets Prince Yan and Liu Guniang!” Her voice was soft and clear, as pleasant to the ear as a mountain spring.

“Su Lengyue is the most beautiful person in this generation of Changle Manor. Does Your Highness truly part with her?”

The woman in the plain dress said calmly.

Changle Manor was meticulously built by Prince Yan, gathering various types of beautiful women, proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, skilled in all forms of music and dance, and all possessing cultivation. They were waiting for the right moment to use honey traps to win over people’s hearts.

She had originally thought that Prince Yan would take these beauties into his harem and make them secondary consorts.

After all, such peerless beauty was truly rare.

“What is there to part with? Su Lengyue, are you willing to dedicate yourself for this Prince’s grand ambition?!” Prince Yan’s voice was like a great bell, deafening.

“Lengyue’s life was saved by Prince Yan, and everything I have was bestowed by Prince Yan. I am willing to serve Prince Yan for all my life, but if Prince Yan asks me to please others, Lengyue will never refuse!”

Su Lengyue was naturally extremely unwilling to curry favor with someone like Chu Jiang. Prince Yan had the demeanor of a ruler of the world; by following him, she would at least be a noble consort in the future.

How could that be compared to a Pacification Envoy in a remote area?

No matter how high the official position, he was still just a retainer.

However, she dared not openly defy Prince Yan’s imperial decree and could only tactfully express her feelings. She did not believe that Prince Yan would be willing to let such a beautiful woman like her serve others.

“I see that Liu Guniang is still fond of Your Highness. Why must Your Highness force her? Perhaps choose someone else?”

The woman in the plain dress chuckled.

Su Lengyue cast a grateful glance. Prince Yan usually listened to Liu Guniang the most, so now she wouldn’t have to serve an outsider.

“Presumptuous, Su Lengyue! Has this Prince’s usual pampering made you forget your own identity?!”

“This Prince always advocates willingness. Since you are unwilling to dedicate yourself to this Prince’s grand ambition, then there is only...” Prince Yan’s voice was as calm as water, yet it contained a chilling killing intent, like a biting cold wind, making one’s hair stand on end.

Bang!

“Your Highness, I didn’t... I am willing to go through fire and water for Your Highness, without hesitation!” Su Lengyue was so frightened that her soul almost left her body. She quickly kowtowed like pounding garlic, but Prince Yan helped her up with a gentle hand and softly said, “Why are you kowtowing? If you bruise this beautiful face, will anyone still want you?”

“Go prepare yourself. This Prince will give you a few more instructions later. Depart for Yunzhou on an auspicious day, and do not make any mistakes!”

Su Lengyue nodded repeatedly, not daring to say another word.

Inside the hall, only the two of them remained again.

Why was Prince Yan so obsessed with using women to pave the way? Nothing else. Using beauties as a strategy was indeed the lowest cost and most effective method.

After all, his Prince Yan’s Mansion was not as wealthy as Prince Jin’s Mansion. Although he had strong backing, they were stingy with resources, only promising to help at the last critical moment. Naturally, he would save wherever he could.

Prince Jin had the strong support of several great aristocratic families, and Prince Qi had the backing of the highly respected old Confucian scholars from Jixia Academy, while his Prince Yan’s Mansion was the most financially strained.

Unless absolutely necessary, he would never give tangible benefits.

“Your Highness, why do you go to such lengths?”

The woman in the plain dress sighed faintly.