Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Chapter 217 Double-faced and treacherous

"Mr. Chen, haven't I already sent someone to notify you that today is the day Xiao takes office? Why hasn't a single person shown up?"

It was clear that Yang Ling had also noticed something amiss and spoke with veiled hints.

His status meant he couldn't say some things outright.

Chen Shuiwen exactly seized on this point, rubbed his bald head, and smiled, "Unfortunately, today happens to be the disciples' time for quiet cultivation. Everything must prioritize their practice. I believe Xiao shares this sentiment, don't you think so, Xiao?"

Quiet cultivation?

The entire Xiaoshanhe Institute, thousands of people cultivating quietly at the same time?

Are you fucking kidding me?

Xiao Yi sneered inwardly, but his face showed agreement, "Mr. Chen is right, we should indeed prioritize the disciples' cultivation."

Hearing Xiao Yi stress the words "Mr. Chen" with particular emphasis made Chen Shuiwen's eyelids twitch abruptly.

His smile also showed a moment of stiffness.

But he quickly concealed it.

Chen Shuiwen responded with a chuckle, "I'm truly grateful that Xiao can be so understanding!"

Xiao Yi waved his hand and said, "After all, this is my Xiaoshanhe Institute, and as the headmaster, it's only natural to look after the teachers and disciples, including Mr. Chen, as my own! What do you think, Mr. Chen?"

As my own?

He's comparing them to his children and grandchildren!

Chen Shuiwen gritted his steel teeth, which ground together audibly. He had intended to make Xiao Yi uncomfortable, but Xiao Yi, in just a few words, not only turned the situation around but also belittled him by a generation. With a forced smile on his face, Chen Shuiwen swiftly changed the subject, "Prince Yang Ling, Xiao, I've already had food and drinks prepared in the back garden to welcome and refresh you!"

"I shall not go, and you take good care of Xiao and the others. Remember to hand over the work to Xiao as soon as possible!"

Yang Ling gave Xiao Yi a meaningful look and said, "Xiao, I leave the Xiaoshanhe Institute in your hands. Also, the Emperor asked me to tell you that in three months, it will be this year's ancestor worship ceremony, and he hopes to see a different Xiaoshanhe Institute then!"

"Three months, you say? Tell His Majesty he won't be disappointed!" Xiao Yi smiled and nodded.

This was more than just an ancestor worship ceremony.

It was also Emperor Qian's test for Xiao Yi, to prove his abilities within three months.

The greater the ability, the more privileges and resources one has.

To receive greater support from Emperor Qian, one must demonstrate one's capabilities.

Yang Ling mounted the back of the fiery sun jade sculpture and began to ascend leisurely, looking at Chen Shuiwen, "Mr. Chen, I hope you will fully support Xiao's work!"

"Rest assured, Prince, I will certainly cooperate well!"

Chen Shuiwen nodded with a smile, watching Yang Ling rise into the sky, as the smile on his face slowly faded to be replaced by a hint of coldness.

Xiao Yi looked at Chen Shuiwen, "Mr. Chen, didn't you say there was food and drink prepared? Shall we eat and talk?"

"Ah? Food and drink? Oh dear, look at my poor memory. I forgot everyone is in quiet cultivation, and there's no one to cook!" Chen Shuiwen slapped his bald head, looking self-reproachful, "I'm really sorry, Xiao; it's all my oversight. Please punish me as you see fit!"

Xiao Yi watched Chen Shuiwen with an amused smile in the corner of his mouth, silently observing his performance.

When Yang Ling was here, you volunteered to have food and drinks ready in the back garden.

No sooner had Yang Ling left,

than you changed your story, saying no food or drinks were prepared?

Truly a duplicitous character!

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "No matter, if there's no food and drink prepared, then I'll just take care of lunch myself!"

Chen Shuiwen nodded and said, "For now, your accommodations will be arranged in the east wing's side rooms. There are many vacant rooms there, but the Xiaoshanhe Institute is short on manpower, so you, Xiao, will have to tidy up by yourself. I still have matters to attend to, so I will be leaving now. If there's anything you need my help with, Xiao, you can find me in the west wing's side rooms!"

"Sure, you go ahead and take care of your business!"

Xiao Yi watched as Chen Shuiwen left.

Yu Huaxian frowned and said, "Xiao, that old jerk is really hateful..."

Xiao Yi smiled and replied, "No worries, we have all the time in the world to play his little games slowly!"

Meanwhile.

Inside the west wing's room, when Chen Shuiwen returned, a table full of lavish dishes and drinks was already waiting.

Several instructors from the Xiaoshanhe Institute had long been there, waiting.

As soon as they saw Chen Shuiwen arrive, they stood up hastily, "Mr. Chen!"

Chen Shuiwen gestured with his hand for everyone to sit down.

Looking at each other with puzzled expressions, the instructors asked, "Mr. Chen, has His Highness Yang Ling not blamed us?"

"Why would anyone blame you? It's understandable that instructors and disciples in quiet cultivation couldn't spare the time to welcome him."

"I heard it was His Highness Yang Ling who suggested handing over the Xiaoshanhe Institute to that damned Xiao Yi. It's beyond me why the Emperor Qian would entrust the Institute to such an inexperienced kid..."

The people around chimed in.

Chen Shuiwen took a sip of his wine and said indifferently, "Who can comprehend the Emperor's mind? But I, Chen Shuiwen, have worked diligently at the Xiaoshanhe Institute for many years. The idea that he can just come in and take over is pure fantasy." Squinting his eyes, he declared coldly, "Listen up, all of you. The ancestral worship ceremony is in three months. If he fails to handle it properly, I'll have ways to drive him out. Inform all the instructors and disciples that anyone who cooperates with Xiao Yi will be my enemy!"

"Don't worry, Mr. Chen!"

"The brothers know what to do!"

"And as for the disciples... we'll withhold their cultivation resources. Who would dare to oppose us then?"

They all said, laughing.

With a smug smile, Chen Shuiwen raised his cup, "Now, let's feast and enjoy ourselves!"

Looking at the sumptuous food in front of him, the corners of Chen Shuiwen's mouth turned up slightly, revealing a cold smile, "Xiao Yi? Nothing more than a stray dog driven out of the Xiao Family, daring to scavenge from the tiger's maw? He truly doesn't know he's courting death!"

Nobody noticed...

In that corner, a faint golden figure quietly slipped away.

In the east wing's room.

Xiao Yi and the others were organizing the disorderly room, which was filled with dust and a musty smell, having been long abandoned.

"Boss!"

Little Lin had come back, landing on his shoulder, "Just as you expected, Chen Shuiwen is in the west wing, eating and drinking with a dozen instructors. That bastard, he even claimed there was nothing prepared to eat, he's really hateful!"

Xiao Yi said, "Did you remember who all were there?"

Little Lin nodded its little head, "I remembered."

As Xiao Yi continued to tidy up the room, he looked at the dusty table beneath the windowsill and bent down slightly, "Indeed, this is a fine table; both the material and the craftsmanship are exceptional. However, covered with so much dust, it's treated like trash. To restore this table to its former glory, we need to sweep away all this dust!" Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire

Whoo!

He blew out a breath.

Swish!

The thick layer of dust covering the table was blown away in an instant...