The Soldier King Becomes a Useless Little Girl

Chapter 298 - 297: Blood Test, Reaffirming Kinship

The Imperial Guard was about to arrest someone.

Xin Lin hastily pulled Little Xin Zhuo into an embrace, while Chu, the Silly Chu, reacted even quicker, seizing Long Qingchen’s throat.

"...Who dares... bully... my treasure... bully..."

Chu Beiqing’s grip was no laughing matter, turning the face of Long Qingchen, a Martial Artist of the Xuanwu Eighth Layer, the color of a liver.

"Fool! How dare you hurt me! Father, he wants to kill someone!"

Long Qingchen was so enraged that his eyes rolled back.

"Silence! Who allowed you to call Beiqing a fool at every turn!"

Emperor Longteng glanced at Little Xin Zhuo, and then at Long Qingchen.

Both were princes, yet Little Xin Zhuo appeared frail and delicate, while Long Qingchen was pampered and nurtured in luxury. Just moments ago, Little Xin Zhuo, ever so humble, had repeatedly referred to himself as a commoner—a mature and sensible child.

Little Xin Zhuo looked like his mother, and Emperor Longteng couldn’t help but recall when Noble Lady Shi had first entered the palace, her eyes as clear and lovely as his, like a jasmine flower in bloom, pitiful yet endearing.

Empress Feng signaled the Imperial Guard with a glance, and they dared not act rashly, fearing that Chu Beiqing might lose his wits and strangle the Third Prince to death.

"Xin Lin, I will spare you the crime of deceiving your ruler, in consideration of you being Beiqing’s daughter. Since you address Xin Zhuo as a sibling, then surely you know why Noble Lady Shi and her son were expelled from the palace. Back then, it was your father who personally verified that the bloodline of the Seventh Prince was impure. Unless you have other evidence to prove the lineage of the Seventh Prince, not only will he face death, but so will you."

Although Emperor Longteng cherished old times, he valued the purity of the royal bloodline greatly.

He had indeed considered bringing back Noble Lady Shi and her son on the advice of the Minister of Imperial Sacrificial Worship some time ago.

However, it was never his intention to do so in this manner, knowing full well that the treatment of Noble Lady Shi and her son mattered greatly to the loyalty of General Shi’s lineage.

By revealing Xin Zhuo’s identity during the Imperial Examination, Xin Lin left only two possible outcomes: either she and Xin Zhuo would die,

or she had compelling evidence that could prove Chu Beiqing’s judgment was mistaken in the past.

"Your Majesty, I dare say I have evidence to prove it. The bloodline verification done back then was not accurate."

Xin Lin bowed slightly.

"How audacious! Xin Lin, you’re spouting nonsense. The ancient ritual of blood verification has been used since time immemorial to determine kinship, and you dare claim it is inaccurate!"

Chu Tianyi rebuked her.

"If I say it’s inaccurate, it means it is. If you don’t believe me, I can demonstrate it right here before everyone."

Xin Lin spoke and took out a vial.

All eyes focused on the vial in Xin Lin’s hand.

"Inside here is Xin Zhuo’s blood, I humbly request a drop of Dragon Blood from Your Majesty."

Xin Lin bowed again.

"Your Majesty, with a body as precious as gold and jade, how could we allow her to..."

Empress Feng was irate.

"No matter, just bring a bowl of clean water."

Emperor Longteng glanced at Xin Lin, seeing her young face full of confidence.

This reminded him of the young Chu Beiqing, who, in the face of any endeavor, exuded complete confidence. Yet he himself was a timid prince at the time, just like Little Xin Zhuo.

The affair of Noble Lady Shi remained a lingering knot in Emperor Longteng’s heart.

Today’s blood test would be the last chance he offered to Noble Lady Shi and her son.

A bowl of clean water was brought forth, and Emperor Longteng let a drop of his blood fall into it.

Xin Lin took the bowl and opened the vial of blood in her hand, adding a drop into the water.

Ripples echoed out upon the surface as the two drops of blood moved about in the clean water. Everyone held their breath, eyes fixed on the bowl.

After a moment, the two drops of blood...