The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 3)

Chapter 412 - Taking Up the Right Position

It was initially thought that after Ye Yun gave birth, she wouldn't be able to share the Emperor's bed, and there would be other consorts who could step forward. Unexpectedly, aside from Qian Shunrong, there was no one else.

In an instant, there were only two places of heated discussion in the garden: one was Ming Guifei, and the other was Qian Shunrong.

This kind of feigned affection had persisted for over a year, and now, even someone as cautious as Qian Shunrong was slowly starting to believe it.

If she felt this way, one could only imagine how the Chen family outside felt.

During the full moon banquet for the Sixth Prince and Fourth Princess, Ning Chen timely ignited a fire in the Duke of Ying's residence.

At the banquet, in front of everyone, Ning Chen praised the Chen family's eldest grandson, Chen Xianwen's son, the now eleven-year-old Chen Qi.

He explicitly stated that the Duke of Ying's family had a successor.

This remark naturally gave people much to ponder.

It was evident that Chen Xianyi's expression darkened a few degrees.

After the banquet, on the way back, Liang Chengsi shared a carriage with his brother-in-law.

The conversation hinted at how a young boy like Chen Qi could inherit the title, considering that Chen Xianyi, as a secondary son, was inferior in every aspect.

Though Chen Xianyi urged his brother-in-law not to speak like that, he still took it to heart.

After so many years of standing out, heavily favored by his father, it was impossible for him to lack ambition regarding inheritance.

Comparing his initial desire to establish himself and break away from the Chen family, now he had the chance to inherit the title and control the entire Duke of Ying's household, along with all his father's connections and influence.

Which was more tempting was quite evident.

However, Chen Xianyi was ultimately cautious and didn't allow himself to be stirred by mere words.

But he could remain calm; Chen Xianwen, being the foolish one, could not sit still.

Hearing his son being praised made him naturally happy, and he quickly shared this news with his beloved Li Shi.

Li Shi first flattered him and then expressed her concerns.

"Chen Qi is still young, while Uncle Chen Xianyi is outstanding. Moreover, Chen Xianwen's relationship with him isn't good, and the Duke is getting old."

What if something unexpected were to happen? Could the powerless Chen Xianwen stand up to the already-established Chen Xianyi and protect his son's title?

Saying such things without malice, the listener took them to heart.

In addition, Chen Xianwen had done nothing these past years, always overshadowed by his half-brother. He had been feeling quite suffocated, naturally giving rise to thoughts of murder.

On the tenth of June, while Chen Xianyi was out attending a banquet, he encountered robbers on his way back.

After a fierce struggle, he nearly lost his life.

In the end, a personal attendant fought desperately to drive the carriage out of danger, allowing him to escape the perilous situation.

Chen Xianwen was foolish and made many blunders, which soon led to his exposure.

He didn't expect that his elder brother could no longer restrain himself and had taken action against him.

His mother, Concubine Su, advised him to inform the Duke.