[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-751":6,"glossary-terms-1365":24},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Imperial Cultivation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1055560,1365,"Chapter 751: 747: Ruthless Move","imperial-cultivation-chapter-751",751,"\u003Cp>Chapter 751: Ruthless Move\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two continued sitting in the small pavilion, drinking wine and browsing the booklet, while waiting for news from Li Ningcui and Zhu Yijing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lixuan looked and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan didn’t say much, quickly flipping through the information, yet not forgetting to practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he couldn’t enter the Divinity Transformation Realm before entering the Phoenix Dynasty, he did not give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any increase in cultivation would be beneficial, perhaps becoming a Venerable at the last moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lixuan sensed his cultivation but didn’t mind, understanding Chu Zhiyuan’s actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing Chu Zhiyuan was under immense pressure, cultivating against time was a necessity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because of this that he progressed so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quarter of an hour later, Zhu Yijing and Li Ningcui reappeared before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, what they presented was not a booklet but sheets of plain paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan and Chu Lixuan each looked over these dozen sheets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lixuan sighed, “Qianji Tower is more powerful than I thought!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The information about Chu Liyang was varied and multifaceted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his eating habits, daily routines, relationships, hobbies, to some secret matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing these allowed them to understand Chu Liyang thoroughly, more so than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “Qianji Tower will be a good assistant for you, Second Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alas, I don’t have much use for Qianji Tower.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think you’ll always live such an ordinary, uneventful life, Second Brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have no ambitions anyway, living a simple life is quite good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of expression is that, Ninth Brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can deceive yourself, Second Brother, but you can’t deceive everyone, especially Eldest Brother, Third Brother, and Fourth Brother. Everyone loves the imperial throne.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ninth Brother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You all beat around the bush, afraid to mention those two words, yet in your hearts, you think of them all the time. It’s the height of hypocrisy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ninth Brother, stop talking nonsense!” Chu Lixuan shook his head, “The throne will be Eldest Brother’s.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That is, assuming Eldest Brother doesn’t make mistakes or face troubles like I did back then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eldest Brother is not like you. He’s very cautious, and won’t take risks easily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That depends on Eldest Brother’s fate… Never mind, let’s talk about Third Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you found a way to deal with him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Start with that woman.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Using a woman against him? I thought he was a passionate fool, but…” Chu Lixuan shook his head, “I was deceived, he must have fooled everyone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it nothing that Third Brother keeps a woman outside?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eldest Prince to the Fourth Prince were already of marriageable age, only the Third Prince was not yet married.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a prince, keeping a woman outside is quite common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lixuan snorted, “But he acts like he won’t marry anyone but the Twelfth Princess!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said angrily, “He pretends his passion moves heaven and earth, but who knew he kept another woman! What kind of passion is this? It’s all an act!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan laughed, “Second Brother’s point is spot on. Under the guise of passion, he’s pursuing personal gain. That’s Third Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Zhu Yijing and Li Ningcui, “Is there any information on this woman?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two hesitated and shook their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Then investigate her, and first get a portrait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!” The two solemnly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ningcui hurried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How are you going to make an issue of this woman? Have the Imperial Censors impeach him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, “Second Brother, why do you enjoy using the Imperial Censors so much?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Imperial Censors are the best to use.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it doesn’t have to involve the court, let’s keep it out of the court.” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Without the Imperial Censors…” Chu Lixuan frowned and pondered, not coming up with anything: “What else could we do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t figure out how to make an issue of this woman; he couldn’t just capture her and threaten the Third Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “First, see how high this woman ranks in Third Brother’s heart, then decide on the means.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What if she ranks high?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then petition Father to grant her a title, and let her enter the Prince Mansion as a concubine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And if she doesn’t rank high?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then spread the word that Third Brother is a philanderer, pining for the Twelfth Princess, snatching his brother’s woman, while keeping another.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lixuan laughed, “The latter is vicious enough, and the former has no use?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If he marries a concubine, how can he qualify as a Prince Consort?” Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “Surely, the Twelfth Princess wouldn’t enter the door last as the official wife?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head, “The Twelfth Princess is highly proud, she would never accept.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Heh, that’s true.” Chu Lixuan nodded quickly, “If this woman ranks low in his heart, we can use this move too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, “Third Brother would give up on this woman and dismiss her, without marrying her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ninth Brother, I’ve never seen you have these devious thoughts before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Brother, people change,” Chu Zhiyuan said, “I’m forced to be like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh…” Chu Lixuan sighed and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt sorry for Chu Zhiyuan, thinking it was too tragic and knowing he couldn’t endure it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the two were discussing, Li Ningcui appeared again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, in a hurry, we first got her portrait, the rest of the information is being collected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan received a scroll, opened it, and was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?” Chu Lixuan moved over to examine the portrait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It depicted a palace-dressed woman, exceptionally beautiful, with a cold and solemn demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan squinted and looked at Li Ningcui, “There’s no mistake?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest assured, Your Highness, there is no mistake.” Li Ningcui said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smelled the ink of the painting, knowing it was freshly painted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The painting skills were superb, vividly capturing the woman’s essence, as if she were right in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Lixuan hurriedly asked, “What’s going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “This woman looks five parts like the Twelfth Princess. It seems we’ve wronged Third Brother. He really is a passionate fool.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like the Twelfth Princess?” Chu Lixuan said in surprise, “Third Brother, this is…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found it hard to comprehend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Second Brother, then petition Father to give this woman a title.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leave it to me!” Chu Lixuan laughed heartily, “With her, Third Brother should give up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then laughed, “Do you think Third Brother would fall out with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and laughed, “Let’s see how broad Third Brother’s mind is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha…” Chu Lixuan laughed heartily, imagining Chu Liyang’s exasperated expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, when Chu Zhiyuan arrived at the True Martial Institute, it was much later than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave was already full, the atmosphere stifling as if solidified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan glanced around, then sat at the side, closing his eyes to begin practicing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cavern remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan, eyes closed, pretended not to notice the gaze of Third Prince Chu Liyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Liyang’s information network was efficient, and Chu Lixuan acted quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by Chu Lixuan’s expression, he had achieved his goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, he didn’t want to bother, not wanting to waste time on cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were mere paths; cultivation was the foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the silence, everyone engaged in their practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By noon, Chu Zhiyuan left directly to meet Chu Honglin at Qingfeng Cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he learned that last night, Chu Lixuan went directly to the Emperor to speak of Third Prince Chu Liyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor flew into a rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He summoned Chu Liyang directly, giving him a severe scolding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accusing him of being infatuated and foolish, likening him to a block of wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such words practically ended Chu Liyang’s chances of succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Emperor thinking so little of him, how could the courtiers support him?\u003C\u002Fp>",1309,"2026-06-03T09:58:20.528Z","2026-06-14T10:33:21.738Z",1,"novelbin.me","935d43ff0d168005abea395cb69033021645383e088da2d6de68c540f444076c","imperial-cultivation-chapter-752","imperial-cultivation-chapter-700",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg",{"terms":25},[]]