[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan":3,"chapter-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-342":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!",{"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},60200,84,"Chapter 342 Empress Sun Yaoqing","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-342",342,"\u003Cp>However-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp, urgent voice cut through the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Prince stepped forward, his robes still torn and singed from the earlier beating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced a smile, though his face was pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Bai Zihan,\" he said, clasping his hands together and bowing deeply, \"someone of your might deserves to command more than a single clan. I am willing to serve under you-no, to assist you in managing the Falling Star Empire in your stead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke eagerly, his voice trembling with excitement rather than fear. The words struck the Emperor like a blade to the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face twisted in fury, his Qi trembling as he glared at his own son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You-bastard child!\" he roared, spitting blood. \"Even now, you still covet the throne?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Prince ignored him, eyes shining with a greedy light that no longer hid behind courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the Emperor could lash out again, another voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Bai Zihan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Prince staggered forward, his face still swollen from the earlier beating, clothes tattered, yet his tone was resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I too am willing to serve you! If you wish to rule this Empire, I'll obey every command! Even if you wish to make me servant-I will not complain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were half-desperate, half-ambitious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two princes-once rivals locked in blood and ambition-now stood side by side, bowing before Bai Zihan as if he were the true Emperor of the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their reasoning was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the throne became nothing more than a puppet seat, it was still the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under one man but above billions-how could they not crave that position? Bai Zihan stopped walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned slightly, his gaze sweeping over the two princes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, neither of them could tell what he was thinking. Then-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small, humorless sound that made the air grow heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting,\" he said, his tone calm, yet every word seemed to slice through their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've both nearly lost your lives, and yet you still dream of sitting on that chair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was almost amused by how desperate the two of them were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan didn't really care about the Falling Star Empire or who sat upon its throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was a weak empire, and the resources it possessed were nothing compared to what the Bai Clan had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But of course, giving up on such an opportunity would also be a waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also the need to keep eyes on Chong Sheng-and on Elder Shuhai, if he ever returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he had no intention of entrusting that to such incompetent people. When the time came, they would likely betray him and serve another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes slowly fell upon Princess Sun Yaoqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to become the Empress, Princess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Sun Yaoqing fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words hung in the air like thunder that refused to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, even the lingering winds seemed to hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly raised her gaze to meet Bai Zihan's - the man who had shattered their armies, crippled their pride, and reduced the Imperial Palace to little more than rubble and ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, she felt no hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Falling Star Empire hadn't provoked him first if the Second Prince, her father, and the court hadn't acted so arrogantly - none of this would have\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, if she Bai Zihan, she would realize that it wouldn't have mattered whether they messed with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they hadn't crossed paths, Bai Zihan would have eventually come. His\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>true target had always been the Second Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though if that had happened instead of what had happened, the palace might have still been standing by then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the Second Prince might have been implicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands trembled slightly at her sides, but her voice - when it finally came - was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, her two attendants, Mingzhu and Meilin, exchanged glances. They understood what was happening, and both stepped forward, whispering\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess... you should consider it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Your Highness. You've always been the one most suited to lead. Think what would the Empire be if the Second or Fifth Prince were to take the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>throne.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their words were sincere. They had always believed their princess was more than just a royal figurehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Sun Yaoqing was known not only for her cultivation talent, but for her poise, intelligence, and compassion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She managed people with grace, balanced strength with kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps... She truly could be the bridge between this man and the crumbling\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Yaoqing took a deep breath. Her gaze softened, but determination flashed\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward-the hem of her robe brushing against the cracked marble floor-and bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Young Master Bai truly wishes for me to become the Empress,\" she said, her voice clear and steady, \"then I will not refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor's eyes widened, his lips parting - but before he could speak, she\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However... I have a condition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The court stirred. The Second Prince and Fifth Prince thought that their Sister was stupid for the condition when she could have become Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's expression didn't change, though a faint spark of amusement\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>glimmered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked lightly, as if this were all a game to him. \"Let's hear them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Sun straightened her back, meeting his gaze head-on. \"There should be no harm done to the citizens of the Falling Star Empire. I\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>would obey whatever orders you might have but if it concerns people's safety, I\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>will refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's expression remained unreadable, the faintest curve tugging at the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>corner of his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Condition, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said softly, his voice carrying a lazy amusement that somehow felt more\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>dangerous than any killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His crimson eyes narrowed slightly as he studied her-this princess who dared\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to bargain with him, not out of arrogance, but out of sincerity and resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was different from her brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly, lips curling into a faint smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting,\" he said again. \"Very well, Princess. Let's see if you're worth the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned away, his cloak fluttering as he began to walk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From this day forth... the Falling Star Empire will be under Empress Sun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaoqing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1046,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","a67f0d1d1ce20c62fd195a0c91bccc56505b3c7ebd984fe12b2dcc662fb07cf0","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-343","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-341",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]