Becoming Invincible By Marrying The Ultimate Villainess - Chapter 48 - Chapter 48 – The Empire as a Chessboard! The Plan

The long night had come to an end.

As the darkness over the skies of Wudu faded, the first rays of dawn spilled across the land, and the thunderous pealing of bells echoed through the capital of Junlin!

Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! …

The sacred bell within the imperial palace tolled seven times in succession. All the citizens and cultivators of Wudu turned in shock toward the direction of the palace.

Every citizen of the Junlin Empire knew—seven chimes of the sacred bell signify the death of a major figure in Wudu.

As speculation ran rampant regarding which powerful figure had fallen, news soon spread from the palace, stirring waves throughout the entire city and even the dynasty.

“Have you heard? The Third Prince and Third Princess Consort both perished within the palace last night!”

“Stop joking. Who doesn’t know about this across the Junlin Empire?”

“Tsk, tsk, tsk! They say the Third Prince was beheaded, and the Princess Consort had her throat slit. The perpetrators were incredibly cruel!”

“It doesn’t end there. I heard the Scroll Hall was completely looted!”

“Hiss! Who had such audacity? Are they trying to go against the entire dynasty?”

“Rumors point to the Xie Sect!”

“Yes! Only those from the Xie Sect could be so ruthless!”

…

While the entire Junlin Empire buzzed with speculation and outrage over the previous night’s events, the imperial palace remained shrouded in a heavy, suffocating gloom.

Not a single noble or official of the empire dared to comment on what had transpired.

Strangely, all those influential figures who usually held sway over the court and kingdom had chosen silence.

Weiyang Palace — the Empress’s chambers.

Mu Lingxi, the former Saintess of the Yin-Yang Sect, stood at the window in a stunning purple crown, dressed in a flowing black phoenix-patterned gown, her hands resting behind her back. Her delicate, beautiful face wore an expression of cold solemnity as she gazed into the distance.

“Who was that person last night?”

Her brows furrowed, and her voice held a rare trace of dread.

Last night, someone had launched a night raid on the imperial palace. The target… was her.

That person’s strength was immense, and what was even more terrifying—they knew her secrets. She had no choice but to pursue them out of Wudu, determined to silence them.

But after finally catching up in the Xuanming Mountains, that person had vanished before her eyes, dissipating like smoke into thin air!

It wasn’t until she returned to Wudu that she discovered that not only had she been lured away, but even the ten great generals of Junlin had been drawn away from Wudu. And the mastermind behind it all remained elusive.

“One person leaving behind countless shadows, stirring chaos in the Junlin Palace?”

To be honest, she had never witnessed such tactics before.

“Could it be her?”

Mu Lingxi’s mind immediately conjured a name.

“If it’s really her… things could get complicated.”

She took a deep breath and rubbed her brow, a hint of weariness creeping into her expression.

Just then, the doors to Weiyang Palace opened.

A graceful figure stepped inside—it was Mu Lin.

Today, she wore a plain white dress. Her otherworldly, cold beauty was tinged with exhaustion, and a deep love bite marred her otherwise flawless white neck.

“Master!”

Mu Lin softly called out to Mu Lingxi.

Hearing this, Mu Lingxi turned, her gaze immediately drawn to the kiss mark on Mu Lin’s white neck. As her master, Mu Lingxi sensed that her disciple’s Vital Yin has been lost. She exhaled deeply and, with a hint of satisfaction, nodded approvingly.

“Not bad.”

“Looks like you’ve completed your task from last night.”

Mu Lin responded with a soft hum, her cheeks flushing crimson.

The memory of last night was still vivid in her mind.

The bloom of her first time was met with a wild, violent storm—madness and confusion intertwined. It was something she would never forget.

But now, she could sense a link between her and Ning Ye. In her eyes, that meant the plan had worked.

“At last, some good news.”

Mu Lingxi stepped forward and gently stroked Mu Lin’s long hair, letting out another breath of relief.

She was certain now—the one who had raided the palace last night, even if not Jun Qianyue herself, had to be one of her people.

The one who robbed the restricted Scroll Hall was Ning Ye.

But she was no longer worried.

If Ning Ye had fallen under the love poison, then from now on he would willingly be controlled by her disciple.

Ning Ye would become the sharpest blade she could place at Jun Qianyue’s side.

“Master… what’s your next move?” Mu Lin asked in a low voice.

“Simple.”

Mu Lingxi thought for a moment, then answered: “Next—”

“I will use Ning Ye to slowly devour Jun Qianyue’s power.”
“Step by step, I will make her destroy herself.”
“And the first step… is to have Ning Ye kill Jun Qianyue’s dog.”

Jun Qianyue’s dog?

Mu Lin frowned slightly, then suddenly thought of something.

“Master… you mean for Ning Ye to kill the Second Prince… Wu Lintian?!”

“Exactly.”

A faint smile appeared on Mu Lingxi’s lips.

The Second Prince, Wu Lintian, was not only the most infatuated with Jun Qianyue in all of Wudu, but also one of the most powerful men in the empire.

Whatever Jun Qianyue wanted, he would fulfill it without hesitation.

Even… after the Xiao family was destroyed, it was Wu Lintian who personally took charge of the military power left by the Xiao family, ensuring its control for Jun Qianyue.

In her eyes, Wu Lintian was nothing less than Jun Qianyue’s most loyal dog.

If Wu Lintian were to die, it would undoubtedly sever Jun Qianyue’s left and right arms. More importantly, she could use Wu Lintian’s death to justifiably rally the entire dynasty’s forces against the Jun family.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to destroy the Jun family!

“Lin’er, find a way.”

“Have Ning Ye complete this task for the Yin-Yang Sect.”

“Right now, you are the only antidote and salvation for him, who is afflicted by the love poison!”

“And he is a crucial piece in our next move!”

“So, make sure you hold onto him tightly—don’t let him slip through your fingers.”

Mu Lingxi teased playfully.

“Yes, Master.”

Mu Lin lowered her eyes slightly, hiding the helplessness in her heart. She nodded and then turned to leave.

…

At the Divine Strategy Mansion.

In the Divine Strategy Tower, Jun Qianyue reclined comfortably in her chair, enjoying a summer afternoon nap.

Qianye stood nearby, diligently making tea and fanning her, the aroma of tea filling the air as peace prevailed.

“Miss!”

“The Second Prince is approaching Wudu.”

Qianye’s soft voice broke the silence.

Hmm.

Jun Qianyue gave a soft hum and calmly asked, “Once he arrives in Wudu, we can begin our plan.”

Hearing this, Qianye took a deep breath, nodding with a heavy sigh.

“Miss.”

“It’s been so many years.”

“Are we… finally going to take this step?”

Heh.

Upon hearing that, Jun Qianyue couldn’t help but show a smile so breathtaking it could steal one’s soul. She then turned to glance meaningfully toward the west courtyard, where Ning Ye was staying, and murmured: “In just a few more days…”

“The chessboard of Wudu… will finally reach its conclusion.”

“How wonderful.”

“Ning Ye, oh Ning Ye… I must say, you truly are a gift from the heavens to this young lady!”

“Your appearance has really saved me quite a lot of time!”

“If all goes well… the seal on me will soon be lifted!”

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