Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 396: Infighting!

Si Jun’s tone carried a chill as he said, "Let him wait!"

Si Jun walked away indifferently and entered Bai Lu’s room.

As he stepped inside, he saw Bai Lu slumped in despair before the mirror. His voice was cold as he spoke, "In a moment, I will meet your father. If you dare utter a single word, you know the consequences!"

Bai Lu looked at Si Jun in terror. She dared not provoke him and could only nod obediently.

"Dress the Princess with her jewelry," Si Jun ordered, glancing at the two maidservants.

The two maidservants immediately adorned Bai Lu with hair ornaments and jewelry.

A short while later, Bai Lu followed Si Jun to the living room.

When Bai Lu saw her father, she fought back her swelling tears and forced a stiff smile, saying, "Father, you’re here!"

Minister of Ministry of Industry Bai Yunlong bowed and said, "Greetings, Prince."

Si Jun, as always exuding a refined demeanor, pretended to support Bai Yunlong with his hand and said, "What brings you here, dear father-in-law? Is there something the matter?"

To everyone’s shock, Bai Yunlong stepped forward and slapped Bai Lu across the face. Bai Lu stared at her father in utter disbelief.

"A disgrace to the family, producing a shameless daughter like you!" Bai Yunlong rebuked sternly.

Bai Yunlong, laden with guilt before Si Jun, adopted a humbled tone and said, "Prince, I have come to know of my daughter’s disgraceful actions. Please divorce her, Prince, and I shall take her back home!"

Si Jun’s expression darkened gradually, suspecting that Bai Lu had sent word to her father.

Yet, Bai Lu’s face bore an expression of genuine shock rather than pretense.

Covering her aching cheek, Bai Lu clutched at her father’s sleeve and said, "Father, your daughter knows her wrongs..."

Her father struck her, obviously intending to take her back home.

If she remained under Si Jun’s control, she’d eventually suffer torment and death at the hand of this demon.

She didn’t want to stay here for even another moment; she had to seize today’s chance to leave Prince Wei Mansion.

The atmosphere grew fiery; Bai Lu desperately hoped Si Jun would divorce her. With countless men in the world, why should she endure suffering here at Prince Wei Mansion? Despite having been married, she was the daughter of the Minister of Ministry of Industry. As long as she escaped this hellhole, her future freedoms and happiness wouldn’t be hindered.

Si Jun observed the father-daughter pair, a sinister smile tugging at the corners of his lips. For these two to think they could withdraw cleanly at such a critical juncture in the Crown Prince struggle, without standing by his side—it was nothing short of delusional!

Si Jun wiped away his smile and looked toward Bai Yunlong, saying, "Dear father-in-law, divorcing the Princess is not something I can simply do on a whim. The marriage between Bai Lu and me was decreed by the Emperor himself; it’s absolutely impossible for me to divorce her."

Bai Yunlong’s face turned darker with every passing second. He had heard of the romantic affair between the Crown Prince and his daughter, and therefore had no illusions that Si Jun would treat her kindly.

Moreover, with the Crown Prince’s legitimate lineage, Si Jun’s chances of succeeding in the Crown Prince struggle were exceedingly slim.

He didn’t mind if his daughter became collateral damage in the fight for the throne, but he had another son to worry about. Should the Crown Prince ascend to the throne, Si Jun would undoubtedly be the first to fall under his vengeance. As Si Jun’s father-in-law, Bai Yunlong would inevitably be implicated.

If the new Emperor accused Si Jun of treason and loyalty crimes, punishing nine generations, the Bai Family would undoubtedly be ensnared in the disaster.

The very thought chilled Bai Yunlong to his core.

His only option now was to sever ties with Si Jun, hoping to preserve the safety of his entire family.

Seeing Si Jun’s refusal, Bai Yunlong grew panicked.

He hastily said, "Your Highness truly won’t divorce such a disgraceful woman?"

Si Jun chuckled and said, "No. Clearly, dear father-in-law calculates things quite well. Yet, you and I are like locusts tied to the same rope; there’s no escaping. Instead, why not put all your stakes on me and work together for one final gamble?"

Si Jun’s meaning was crystal clear.

Bai Yunlong was so incensed by Si Jun’s stubborn refusal to divorce, his chest began to ache with anger. He turned to Bai Lu, his face ice-cold, and said, "We Bai family shall no longer acknowledge you! From today forth, we sever the father-daughter bond!"

With that, he stormed off in fury.

Si Jun sneered and said, "Dear father-in-law, to whom are you showing off this act? The whole world knows you are my father-in-law. What binds our families together is glory shared, misfortune endured. When I need your support in the future, you’d best consider how you’ll assist me. Otherwise, I can assure you that the Bai family entire will meet a wretched end."

Bai Yunlong trembled from head to toe, envenomed by Si Jun’s threats. Turning back, he caught a glance of the malice and murderous intent within Si Jun’s gaze and was terrified.

Si Jun smiled and continued his threats, "Dear father-in-law, if you dare entertain any ideas of betrayal, know that the first life I claim will be that of your eldest son."

Bai Yunlong was seized by the chilling menace in Si Jun’s stormy eyes. His fists clenched as he left Prince Wei Mansion.

"Father! Father..." Bai Lu’s throat was dry as she hopelessly watched her father’s retreating figure. Her voice cracked as she cried out.

"Wretched woman!" Si Jun kicked Bai Lu hard, sending her sprawling onto the floor.

Bai Lu let out a wail of pain and curled herself into a heap. Si Jun interrogated, "Was it you who tipped off your father?"

"No... it wasn’t me," Bai Lu gasped in agony.

Hei Yu interjected, "Master, it shouldn’t have been the Princess. News leaving the mansion has always been under my surveillance; neither the Princess nor her two maidservants have ever stepped outside. It’s impossible for the leak to originate from them."

"Get out!" Si Jun bellowed at Bai Lu.

Bai Lu scrambled to her feet and fled back to her room, disheveled.

After Bai Lu left, Si Jun’s gaze darkened as he muttered, "Could it have been the Regent King who released the information?"

Hei Yu nodded and said, "If Master wishes to take action, our people are already standing by."

"Hei Yu, dealing with Mu Yan wears too much on our efforts and resources. It’d be far more effective to focus on the Crown Prince first—he’s much easier to handle than Mu Yan."

"Understood!"

After Hei Yu departed, Bai Lu stormed into Zhan Xuerou’s room.

Having just been beaten by Si Jun and needing someone to vent her anger on, Bai Lu immediately lashed out at Zhan Xuerou.

"Ah!"

Zhan Xuerou shrieked as Bai Lu yanked her hair, and the two immediately began fighting.

Zhan Xuerou’s strength was no match for Bai Lu’s. Bai Lu’s two maidservants were quite unruly, while Qiuyue had a soft disposition, and Xia He avoided siding with anyone.

Zhan Xuerou was pinned to the ground and beaten. She screamed toward the door, "Help! The Princess is trying to kill me!"

Bai Lu shoved a shoe into Zhan Xuerou’s mouth and pummeled her relentlessly. As she struck, she shouted, "Wretched woman! If it weren’t for your lowly status and your overnight rise to being adopted by the Zhan family, I wouldn’t have been forced to marry Prince Wei! It’s all your fault! All your fault!"

Suddenly, the door was flung open from the outside. Si Jun stood there with a frosty expression, grabbed Bai Lu, and threw her out of the room. "Wretched woman! I’ll deal with you later!"

Zhan Xuerou lay humiliated on the floor, removing the soft-soled shoe Bai Lu had stuffed into her mouth. Her arms, legs, and back were covered in bruises left by Bai Lu.

Tears and snot ran down her face as her jealousy and hatred for Zhan Lan grew even deeper in her heart!

Indeed, if it weren’t for Zhan Lan and her switching identities, her life would never have come to this—being bullied so mercilessly!

Her eyes turned dark and malicious, intent on killing Bai Lu... and Zhan Lan!

No care or concern came from Si Jun for Zhan Xuerou. Instead, he coldly said, "Can you still stand up? You’re coming with me to a place."

Even though she was with Si Jun, whom she’d once admired, he now only exploited her!

Zhan Xuerou felt her heart fill with fury and hatred; she wanted to kill them all!

She wanted revenge—wild, unrestrained revenge!

Zhan Xuerou slumped to the ground, weakly murmuring, "Prince, I am injured and cannot leave with you."

As soon as her words fell, suddenly, she felt a sharp pain at her scalp. Si Jun had grabbed her hair, forcing her head upward. He sneered, "You’re trying to escape from me, too? Excellent!"

Terrified by his icy voice, Zhan Xuerou’s reddened eyes stared at Si Jun.

Si Jun’s face twisted with rage as he growled, "Dogs under my care that disobey must pay the price!"