[COMPLETE] Transmigrated Author: The Quiet Plum

Chapter 63: Her Battlefield

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There was a glowing city in the distance nestled in the valley. Looking at it, one would feel the liveliness of spring as opposed to the ice-glazed surrounding of the Su mountains.

"Miss should now wear her veil at all times." Yemin, the ever-so dutiful attendant reminded.

Qiaoli did as he said. 

"As discussed, Qiaoqiao and the prince will rush back to the estate, and trusted clan members will intercept you on the way. Just follow the path Yemin will lead. Only Lu will go with me to the capital along with the forces we have." 

They were inside one of the tents temporarily built as quarters. 

"Yes, my Lord. We will prioritize speed." 

As they were going over the plans, the lady looked at his brother. "Da ge, let the prince go with you." 

The Duke lost his words. "What in the tarnation are you saying?"

"You don't need to provoke the Emperor. The Censor is already missing, it's too suspicious if you'll say you lost sight of the prince too. You can't get out of the palace unscathed."

Qiaoli was analyzing things with a level mind. Judging from the things her brother taught her while they were on the journey, she could more or less map out the political situation her brother was in.

He couldn't go to the capital alone. That was for sure. It was also what they were all thinking here but looking at the Lord who already made up his mind, no one was speaking up about it.

So it fell on her to state the obvious.

Duke Li glared at Yemin who instantly backed away. "Why are you looking at me like that? I didn't mention anything to the Miss!"

Qiaoli clucked her tongue. "I'm not stupid, brother. It's pretty obvious to anyone with a good head."

She then looked at the prince. Time to throw him under the bus.

"The reason why I'm complacent with his 5th Highness is that his bloodline dictates that I should be protected."

The moment it was said, Nuan Lin Che's eyes grew wide. "O-oy! Is that something that can be casually said?!"

Nerves almost popped from his temples. Li Yun's gaze turned somber but didn't miss this opportunity to verify the claim.

He suddenly spoke in the language of spirits, calling out the Goddess' name. They were in a place with concentrated spiritual essence, highly appropriate for uttering the Goddess' name in solemnity. Coupled with his bloodline and cultivation, it achieved the effect he wanted.

Qiaoli felt the air around her brother lighten, a faint glow emitted from his half-closed eyes. Among them, only the 5th prince understood what the Duke said.

It was something along the lines of "May the Goddess of balance, dearest Mother of the elements, Cai Xie, reveal your presence to your humble servant."

A simple incantation taught to children of nobility on how to confirm bloodline oaths. The lack of adverse reaction from the incantation indicates that it's true.

Li Yun's eyes flashed. How? Was it the Emperor?

Bloodline oaths couldn't be broken. Once uttered by the current head of the family, it would normally consume days, months, or years to take effect depending on the content of the oath. It is something that can be passed to generation after generation as long as the bloodline is preserved.