Quick Transmigration: The Villain Always Ends Up with the Male Lead

Chapter 109 The Marshal Insists on Hindering Me (34)

Shi Shuo first bowed to the king, then, as if he hadn't seen Shi Qi, began chatting with the king on his own.

After he entered, the king completely forgot about Shi Qi, and the two chatted as if no one else was around. But Shi Qi didn't feel awkward being left out, since his main purpose for today wasn't to chat with the king.

The two chatted for a long time in front of Shi Qi before Shi Shuo pretended to just notice someone next to him: "Oh dear, second brother, you're still here? It's all my fault! I was chatting with Father for too long and didn't pay much attention to you, my younger brother."

Upon hearing Shi Shuo's words, the king looked at Shi Qi and said coldly, "Your elder brother's mistake was unintentional. As his younger brother, I presume you won't blame him?" His tone carried a hidden threat.

Shi Qi nodded slightly and said respectfully, "Of course not."

The king then softened his expression slightly: "At least you know what's good for you."

At this moment, Shi Shuo said to the king, "Father, I'll be going back now... Second brother, do you want to stay here and continue chatting with Father?"

Hearing Shi Shuo say this, the king's face, which had just softened, immediately hardened again: "Your elder brother is gone, what are you still doing here? Don't try to play tricks on me every day."

Shi Qi, who had been reprimanded for no reason, said, "...I understand, Father." After saying that, he followed Shi Shuo out of the main hall.

Not long after leaving the palace, Shi Shuo couldn't wait to mock, "Father also said, don't play those little tricks of yours, don't think about things you shouldn't think about, isn't it better to just be a good second prince?"

Shi Qi looked at him, ignoring the sarcasm in his tone: "How do you know... I came here for what you're thinking?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shi Shuo subconsciously felt that something was wrong. He turned around to run away, but then he saw Qi Ye blocking his way.

Qi Ye looked past him at Shi Qi and nodded to him, indicating that the long-haired man hadn't come with Shi Shuo.

"What do you want to do? This is the imperial palace!" Shi Shuo threatened.

Actually, Shi Qi's purpose in coming here this morning was only to lure Shi Shuo into a trap, but he didn't expect it to go so smoothly. It's probably because of Shi Shuo's fear of Shi Qi regaining the emperor's favor.

Shi Qi curled his lips into a sneer and said, "Do you see anyone else around here?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Shuo subconsciously looked around, and indeed did not see a fourth person. Only then did he belatedly realize, "You were plotting against me?!"

Shi Qi raised an eyebrow: "I don't know what you're talking about! But now you'd better come with us obediently, I have some questions that I need you to answer for me, big brother!"

Under the coercion of two S-class alphas, Shi Shuo was reluctantly taken to a dark room he had never been to before, where Qi Ye tied his hands and feet and threw him casually on the ground.

Shi Qi walked towards him, and just as he squatted down and reached out to Shi Shuo, Qi Ye stopped him: "Let me search."

Shi Qi frowned and said, "The way you're talking makes it sound like you're not an alpha anymore."

Seeing them fighting over it, Shi Shuo couldn't help but curse inwardly: "You two are such bastards!"

"Fate Value -5"

Seeing that he was speechless, Shi Qi reached out again to feel around on Shi Shuo's body, searching for any possible hiding places. It was only meant as a precaution, but surprisingly, Shi Shuo actually pulled out a dagger.

Shi Qi looked at Shi Shuo on the ground with a complicated expression: "Carrying a knife on you first thing in the morning, are you planning to stab me whenever things don't go your way?"

Shi Shuo didn't speak, so it seemed that he really thought so. Shi Qi put away the dagger, then sat on the stool that Qi Ye had brought for him, looking down at Shi Shuo.

"How did you manage to return from Planet S without anyone noticing?" Shi Qi asked with a cold expression.

Upon hearing Shi Qi's question, Shi Shuo simply turned his head away, showing no intention of answering him.

Seeing this, Shi Qi didn't tolerate him and immediately released his suppressive pheromones. However, after only a short while, Shi Shuo's face turned deathly pale. Gender suppression was ultimately an insurmountable obstacle for him.

"Well? Still don't want to talk?" Shi Qi took the villainous act to the extreme, especially since Shi Shuo looked so pitiful.

Behind him, Qi Ye merely watched Shi Shuo on the ground with cold eyes, because Shi Qi was simply using normal interrogation methods. Besides, if Shi Shuo really colluded with the Zerg, then he would truly be guilty beyond redemption.

Shi Shuo bravely raised his head and looked at the two "hideous" people in front of him, imprinting their "ugly faces" in his heart.

Even at this point, he still couldn't resist threatening, "Let me tell you! I have my maternal clan behind me. Do you dare to touch me?"

Shi Qi scoffed lightly: "The person next to you is from the Zerg, isn't he? He's the one who brought you back, isn't he? Not only that, he also helped you control your father, didn't he? Do you know what kind of crime treason is...?"

Shi Shuo's eyes flickered a few times, then he regained his composure: "Do you have any evidence to back up your claims? Even if you were to report me, would Father believe you?"

Shi Qi: "Evidence..." He gave him a meaningful look, then turned and left with Qi Ye. As for what Shi Shuo would think, let him figure it out himself.

Back in Shi Qi's bedroom, Shi Qi told Qi Ye about his plans: "Leave this to me for now. Next, I will try to bring down the Queen's backers and find evidence that the man next to Shi Shuo is a Zerg."

"As for you... I need you to do something for me."

Qi Ye agreed without hesitation, nodding and saying, "Go ahead."

"Although Father is under Shi Shuo's control, it's not complete. I need you to bring reinforcements from Star S to prevent Shi Shuo from launching a coup, and... an attack by the Zerg."

If that man is indeed the Insect King, then the Insect Clan could launch a counterattack at any time. Shi Qi knew that Qi Ye had the authority to mobilize troops independently, even beyond the king's authority, which was why he dared to send him to fetch reinforcements.

Qi Ye: "I understand, I will set off immediately; but the situation on the capital planet is unpredictable, so you must be careful. If anything urgent happens, be sure to contact me, and I will return as soon as possible."

After giving his instructions, Qi Ye left. They were all well aware that danger could erupt at any moment, and they had to be quick.

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Fortunately, the original owner had always been preparing to seize the throne, and he still had some capable people at his disposal. Therefore, Shi Qi immediately summoned the capable people to discuss the sordid things that the Queen's father, who was also the Prime Minister, might have done, and ordered people to investigate them.

Two days later, just when things hadn't made any progress, God sent a timely rain to Shi Qi.