Chapter 374: The Lin Family Targeted

A child's malice is the purest and most unmasked.

Lin Chuan didn't expect that after being reborn he would still have to outwit and outfight a brat.

"This is my home; you should be the one to get out."

At that moment, a cold voice rang out.

Lin Chuan turned his head and saw a petite sister step forward.

"You tell me to get out?"

Yun Xing shouted angrily, "I am a prince! Everything in this vast realm belongs to my family— you, him, and the Lin Family are all my property."

"This prince will deal with you however he wishes, and will do so."

"Mother Consort said that if I kill you, it's still you rebelling against your superior! Now apologize, and this prince will forgive you on behalf of Zhi Yi sister."

"Otherwise..."

"Defying the prince is a capital crime!"

Yun Xing looked at Lin Yangyang with a smug expression.

Since childhood he has been the center of attention, and even within the royal family few dare to oppose him.

In this world, one is born to exist for oneself.

The Lin Family?

Just as Mother Consort said, they are merely outcasts.

Zhi Yi sister is ours; anyone who dares to take her dies.

Mother Consort told him that as long as he can snatch Zhi Yi sister, he can have anything later, and even his elder brother dares not scold him.

"I don't care what prince you are; this is my home. You insult my brother, I don't welcome you— get out!"

Lin Yangyang stood with hands on hips, not knowing what fear is.

"Outcast!"

The Space Ring in Yun Xing's hand flashed and struck directly at Lin Yangyang.

Boom!

In the next instant, violet qi surged, and Lin Yangyang pushed forward, hurling Yun Xing into the street, smashing him from the Lin Family courtyard straight onto the outside road.

If Yun Xing hadn't been protected by a seal, that blow would likely have killed him.

"Sister is still fierce."

Lin Chuan sighed.

Kids fight that directly; no matter your status, they hit as soon as they see you.

"But this could cause trouble."

That Yun Xing is ultimately a prince, and seems to be a rather favored child; otherwise his mother Consort Qing wouldn't dare secretly urge him to act so.

From Yun Xing's words it's easy to hear that everything was instigated by Consort Qing.

If trouble arises, Lin Chuan isn't particularly afraid.

Although reborn, the system's previous dream Reincarnation reward can still be used.

He still has a Reincarnation Reflection Card in his hand.

If the Cloud Kingdom dares to harm his sister, he doesn't mind overturning the entire dynasty and placing Xiao Qingmei on the throne.

It remains to see whether his father-in-law Yun Zhenshan will die protecting.

The huge commotion quickly drew the attention of those inside, and four figures flashed in.

Seeing Yun Xing tossed out of Lin Fu, lying on the ground like a dog, Consort Qing was incensed, "What's happening?"

【9】 "Who!"

Who!

"Who hurt my son?"

Her gaze fixed on Lin Chuan, "Is it you, disaster star?"

"It's me."

Lin Yangyang pulled Lin Chuan behind her again, "The Sixth Prince first scolded my brother, and now wants to strike my brother."

"What if he hits?"

Consort Qing glared, "My son is a prince; what does it matter if he hits you, outcast?"

She said, turning to the Lin couple, "You two, so negligent in teaching, dare to indulge a rogue for injuring the prince."

"I will report this to His Majesty; you shall await the Imperial Edict!"

"And also!"

"I will take this person away; injuring the prince, the charge is set, awaiting punishment!"

Saying that, Consort Qing reached out to seize Lin Yangyang.

Boom!

In an instant, a corpse‑mountain, blood‑sea aura erupted, and Consort Qing's hand halted mid‑air, daring not to move further.

"Your Highness Consort, they're just children playing; no need to wage such a war, right?"

Yun Zhenshan could not be unaware of Consort Qing's thoughts.

The more the other side acted recklessly, the more it incited his hatred; the ugly scheme even involved children.

Such a family does not deserve to let Zhi Yi enter the sect.

"Wuwu—"

Yun Xing scrambled up from the ground, ran to Consort Qing's side, and clutched her thigh,

"Mother Consort, I only said a couple of words, wanted Zhi Yi sister to play with me, this little outcast hit me and told me to get out,"

"Grand General, did you hear?"

Consort Qing said coldly, "Within the Cloud Kingdom's borders, someone actually dared to send the prince rolling out. Isn't that a contempt of imperial authority?"

"Even the Grand General would shelter such a person?"

"Or does the Grand General have other intentions?"

Consort Qing kept questioning.

Yun Zhenshan's expression did not change, "I, the General, think it's merely children playing; no need to take it seriously."

"Hmph!"

Consort Qing said coldly, "It seems the Grand General is determined to aid the Lin Family? Lately I've heard many rumors."

"They say the Grand General's control over the Lin Family's twin stars has a deeper meaning; I have always admired the Grand General's loyalty and righteousness, but now it seems hearts can change."

"Grand General, I am a woman; my words may be a bit harsh, please bear with me."

"You want both of the Lin Family's twin stars to become your confidants; that is utterly impossible. These days I have been sleeping beside His Majesty every night."

"Whether His Majesty sleeps soundly, no one knows better than I."

Consort Qing began to apply pressure.

Lin Chuan listened, feeling inwardly that indeed it was still a power struggle; the Cloud Kingdom's royal family will not easily settle for a while.

This Consort Qing first incited her son to cause trouble, then used the opportunity to blame, and when Yun Zhenshan would not yield, she laid the cards on the table without pretense.

It can be assumed that the Cloud Emperor's tacit approval was also behind it.

A woman, appearing to be a favored consort, is in fact merely a scapegoat.

"Consort, whatever you say is fine; I don't care about the royal family's opinions. Even if everyone in the world thinks I have ulterior motives, I still don't care."

"I, the General, have a clear conscience."

"Consort Qing's petty tricks, please do not employ them on me."

"If His Majesty is dissatisfied with Zhenshan, as soon as His Majesty issues an edict, Zhenshan will personally appear at court to plead guilt."

"Please, Consort, inform those with designs."

"His Majesty has saved my life and granted me rebirth; Zhenshan's achievements today are all bestowed by His Majesty. If He wishes to take them back, Zhenshan will personally offer them."

Yun Zhenshan, with a presence that swallows mountains and rivers, spoke a line that left Consort Qing rooted in place, unable to utter a single word, and could only stammer:

"I have never intended to blame the General; I was not involved in those rumors either."

"But today's matter truly makes me angry."

"After returning, I will report to His Majesty truthfully; who is right or wrong, His Majesty will decide."

Having finished, Consort Qing left with Sixth Prince Yun Xing.

Lin Chuan sighed inwardly.

Yun Zhenshan is upright and incorruptible, loyal and righteous, yet such a character is doomed to be hurt; in some memories of his previous life, Yun Zhenshan died under the scheming of imperial power.

And he fell early.

He was sent to suppress the shadowy life, and fought for the Cloud Kingdom until death.

If the Cloud Kingdom had not faced a great upheaval, Xiao Qingmei Yun Zhi Yi would have risen from it, but the outcome would probably have been a purge.

But in this rebirth, Lin Chuan is the butterfly that stirs the sea of destiny.

All the trajectories have changed.