Fantasy: Ten Dragons Compete for the Throne, I, the Villain, Choose to Play it Off

Chapter 45: The Selection of Princes for Marriage Alliances – Each One is a Master of Deception!

Generally speaking, without evidence, the Sixth Prince Li Yunrui, as a strong contender for the Crown Prince, would not be subject to such a severe punishment; at most, he would be confined for a period of time.

But his father didn't give him any chance and sentenced him to death.

This also cut off any possibility of pleading for leniency.

He also learned that the only person who had ever met his father was General Qin Rentu, the Pillar of the State.

But everyone knows that Qin Rentu had a feud with his mother.

Presumably, this Qin butcher interfered with the emperor's decision.

This caused many ministers to distance themselves from the Third Prince, Li Yuanzheng.

Rumors are circulating that Qin Linglong, the granddaughter of Qin Rentu, has been getting close to Li Qiye recently. Does this mean that Qin Rentu, the Grand General stationed in the country, has already chosen sides?

This is a powerful figure who has the potential to reach the Saint Realm. Who wouldn't consider the factor of which side he chooses?
As a result, Li Yuanzheng, the third prince and son of Consort De, was inevitably implicated.

This caused those ministers who had initially supported him to begin to distance themselves from him.

"They're all a bunch of stupid guys."

The Third Prince, Li Yuanzheng, sneered inwardly.

"Heh, do you really think Qin Rentu can influence Father's decision? The position of Crown Prince has always been held by the most capable. How could you possibly know my true strength?"

A light flashed in Li Yuanzheng's eyes, and then a screen of light appeared in front of him.

Name: Wei Ling Shuang

[Identity: Princess of Northern Wei]

[Realm: None]

[Physique: Born with extraordinary talent]

[Status: Deprecated]

"It's truly unexpected that the Northern Wei princess was actually born with the legendary immortal bones, known as the physique of an earth immortal. It's just that such a heaven-defying physique was actually crippled by someone. It seems that the Northern Wei Dynasty was also in a very chaotic state."

A hint of surprise flashed in Li Yuanzheng's eyes, along with some anticipation. Ever since he obtained the "Many Children, Many Blessings" system, he had been diligently collecting concubines for the past few years.

Even with his efforts, the rewards he received were mediocre because his concubines were all ordinary cultivators, none of whom possessed special physiques.

If given hundreds or thousands of years, it's not impossible for him to become an invincible powerhouse.

But he doesn't have that much time!
According to the system, a great catastrophe will occur soon.

With his current strength, he is probably in danger of not being able to protect himself, so Li Yuanzheng must become the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou.

Only in this way could he use his status to find more cultivators with special physiques and then add them to his harem.

Fortunately, she was very lucky. Who would have thought that the princess of the Northern Wei Dynasty was actually born with the divine bones of a fairy?

"It seems I can't hide it this time, and I have to reveal some of my strength."

Li Yuanzheng glanced at the eldest prince, Li An, who was sitting not far away.

In the past, his older brother, who always liked to read Buddhist scriptures and was calm and composed, was someone he was quite wary of.

However, Li Yuanzheng calmly withdrew his gaze, completely disregarding this older brother.

……

"This eldest prince, Li An, is unfathomable. His whole body is bathed in Buddhist light, which is a bit outrageous."

"It's incomprehensible that someone would choose to cultivate Buddhist or Taoist techniques instead of their own Emperor-level cultivation methods."

Among the delegation from the Northern Wei Dynasty, an old man frowned and whispered.

"This person is very well hidden. Is he a prince who cultivates Buddhist and Taoist techniques? Will he be made crown prince by the Great Zhou Dynasty?"

Someone asked with a puzzled look, "You're asking this because you probably don't understand the Great Zhou Dynasty."

Among the delegation, a middle-aged man who looked like a scholar picked up a cup of wine, drank it all in one gulp, and then explained:

"The Great Zhou Dynasty was known for its unconventional and unorthodox ways, and its leaders were also autocratic; once they made a decision, no one could change it."

"If the information is correct, the Great Zhou Dynasty once practiced demonic techniques, so it is quite normal for them to allow their descendants to practice Buddhist and Taoist techniques."

Upon hearing this, the members of the Northern Wei delegation were all stunned.

They had never heard of Emperor Li Xuanyuan of the Great Zhou Dynasty actually practicing demonic arts.

Judging from our meeting, this Emperor Yuan doesn't seem like a high-ranking emperor, but rather like a refined scholar.

When he came out just now, he wasn't even wearing a dragon robe; he was just wearing a golden robe.

Moreover, his temples were gray, and he had a very refined and scholarly demeanor. He didn't look like someone who had practiced demonic arts at all.

"Where is the Third Prince, Li Yuanzheng?"

"I've heard that although this man is extremely talented, he's obsessed with taking concubines, and he has over a hundred wives and concubines around him, and he takes them all into his harem regardless of their talent..."

"I'm afraid that won't work. This person's strength is probably no weaker than Li An's, and although he has many wives and concubines, his blood and energy are not depleted at all. In my opinion, he has probably cultivated some kind of evil art of yin and yang cultivation."

"Among the princes of the Great Zhou Dynasty, are there any normal people?"

"Li Xuanyuan of the Great Zhou Dynasty is suspected of practicing demonic arts, while the eldest prince practices Buddhist and Taoist techniques, and the third prince is obsessed with the art of Yin-Yang integration..."

"This really is a case of 'like father, like son,' passed down through generations!"

The delegations were all speechless for a moment.

As instructed by His Highness the Crown Prince, they had to find the least likely candidate among the three princes and then marry the Northern Wei princess to him.

Although both the eldest prince Li An and the third prince Li Yuanzheng are abnormal, they are indeed strong contenders for the position of crown prince.

Li Xuanyuan of the Great Zhou Dynasty was an unconventional person. He himself cultivated demonic arts, so why would he care about these princes?

"From this perspective, it can only be the Tenth Prince, Li Qiye."

The members of the Northern Wei delegation exchanged glances, and their eyes finally fell on Li Qiye, who was leaning lazily in his chair.

"This person was previously unknown until he killed Xiao Yun, a remnant of the Demon Sect, during the Ghost Festival of the Great Zhou Dynasty, after which he became known to the public."

"According to our spies, the tenth prince usually stays in the Seven Nights Palace and rarely goes out. When he is in the palace, he either lies in the sun or watches the singing girls perform..."

"Judging from the behavior of this tenth prince, he seems to have no interest in the position of crown prince. At the same time, he even publicly supported the third prince, Li Yuanzheng."

"Could this tenth prince have been biding his time forever?"

“Absolutely impossible, because he only goes to Qinglian Academy and returns to Qiye Prince’s Mansion. He has never been anywhere else, nor has he maintained any relationship with the ministers of the Great Zhou Dynasty.”

"If the intelligence is correct, Li Qiye's trip to Qinglian Academy wasn't for attending classes, but rather to find a place to rest!"

The Northern Wei delegation had thoroughly investigated everything about Li Qiye.

After a moment, their eyes met.

"This tenth prince is the best candidate for a marriage alliance!"

“Indeed, this tenth prince perfectly meets His Highness the Crown Prince’s requirements.”

"The candidate for the marriage alliance is this tenth prince!"

Just then, Li Qiye, who was not far away, felt a sense of surprise.

"what?!"

"Why are these Northern Wei envoys staring at me? What are they trying to do?"

(End of this chapter)