SBCEJM -Chapter 52 Shock! The Emperor Plays Dirty—He Even Snatched My Kill!

“Xuan’er.”

Amid the chaos of the Golden Throne Hall, Feng Zexuan’s ears twitched.

She seemed to have heard her brother’s voice.

【Bro, you calling me?】

She found the button labeled “Bonded Telepathy” on her system panel. With a thought, she activated the cross-space call.

Back in the modern apartment, Feng Zekai—who was watching the live broadcast—suddenly received his sister’s transmission.

“Little sister… what does ‘calling’ mean?” he asked, confused.

【Uh… it means you just said my name, right?】

Zexuan realized she had slipped into modern slang again.

“Yes. You heard it?” Feng Zekai’s voice carried a hint of curiosity.

【Mm-hmm, I heard it. Bro, you’ve shared system permissions now. From now on, if you need me, just call my name in your mind—I’ll sense it, like a thousand-mile voice transmission.】

Feng Zekai fell silent for a moment, then asked:

“What if… one day you complete your cultivation merit and ascend back to the heavens? Would we still be able to communicate like this?”

To him, his sister was a descended immortal—someone who might ascend at any time.

If that day came, never seeing or hearing her again would be unbearable.

If this telepathy could connect heaven and earth, at least he could still speak to her and ease his longing.

Zexuan immediately understood he was overthinking again.

【Bro, what are you imagining? I’m just an ordinary mortal. Don’t worry—I plan to live to a hundred here, eat well with you, and even watch you get married and have grandkids.】

She knew her brother had already firmly labeled her as some mystical being, so further explanation was useless. She simply went along with it to calm him.

【Right, why did you call me? Something urgent?】

Feng Zekai quickly explained everything he had seen in the Eastern Palace livestream and the situation with Wu Zhiqian.

【Oh wow, he’s still crying in the Eastern Palace? The Crown Prince is way too gentle. If it were me, I’d have kicked him out to cool off.】

In front of her brother, Zexuan never hid her true thoughts.

Feng Zekai couldn’t help but smile, imagining her fiery temperament.

“Xuan’er,” his tone turned serious, “Wu Zhiqian may be noisy, but he’s not evil. Do you think Wu Zhifeng will really try to kill him?”

【Not just will—he already has,】 she said casually.

【My gossip system just warned me. Wu Zhifeng has already hired assassins from the “Blood Blade Hall” and set an ambush in Changle Alley, waiting for him to leave the Eastern Palace and send him straight to hell.】

“Such cruelty!” Feng Zekai’s expression tightened.

“Xuan’er, this is too dangerous. You can’t go alone. Those Blood Blade Hall assassins are all desperate killers.”

After thinking, he added: “Better go to the Eastern Palace after court and tell Wu Zhiqian to stay there. Don’t let him leave.”

【Bro, you’re still so kind-hearted.】 Zexuan chuckled.

【But have you forgotten what I can do? A few assassins? Perfect—just enough for warm-up. I’ll go to Changle Alley and wipe them all out.】

“Absolutely not! Too dangerous—be cautious!” Feng Zekai hurriedly said.

Meanwhile, in the imperial court, the ministers who could not hear her thoughts found it strange.

Why had Young Master Feng suddenly gone silent?

Normally her inner voice was like a flooded river—nonstop.

Today, there was nothing.

What they didn’t know was that once she activated “Bonded Telepathy,” her connection to the outside world automatically shut off.

On the dragon throne, Xiao Juechen had already caught two key phrases before her thoughts cut off:

“Changle Alley” and “Blood Blade Hall assassins.”

Without changing his expression, he signaled to the chief eunuch Wang Dehai. Wang Dehai immediately understood and silently withdrew. Soon after, several imperial guards were dispatched.

Just as Zexuan ended the call with her brother, Wang Dehai returned to the hall and announced in his signature sharp voice:

“Court dismissed!”

【Wow, Eunuch Wang’s voice is impressive—he could totally sing opera. That high C came out effortlessly!】 Zexuan praised.

The system replied dryly: 【Host, your aesthetic sense is beyond saving.】

Zexuan: 【It’s fine, you’re not human anyway.】

System: 【…】

【Alright, system, let’s go! To Changle Alley—we’re going to show those assassins what real chaos looks like!】

Excited, she leapt across the palace rooftops with lightness skill, heading straight for Changle Alley.

But when she arrived…

The alley was empty.

Only faint traces of blood lingered in the air.

Drag marks were still visible on the ground, and dark red stains seeped into the cracks of the stone slabs—evidence of a violent clash.

【System… what’s going on? This looks like a fight just happened.】

【Don’t tell me I’m late and Wu Zhiqian is already dead?】

The system replied slowly:

【You’re overthinking it. The emperor was faster than you. About a quarter of an hour ago, the imperial guards already dealt with those Blood Blade Hall assassins and cleaned up the scene. What you’re seeing is just the aftermath.】

Zexuan: “……”

【Damn it! The emperor plays dirty! He stole my kill! I was all warmed up, and he didn’t even leave me a single assist? So shameless—so sneaky!】

Thinking of the Crown Prince and Wu Zhiqian’s relationship, she quickly understood.

Looks like the emperor cared quite a bit about the Crown Prince’s attendant.

Having missed her chance, she lost interest and turned to leave.

But just as she stepped out of the alley, she brushed past a woman in plain cloth dress wearing a veiled hat.

The woman walked quickly, clearly in a hurry, tightly holding a bundle in her arms as if fleeing something.

At that moment—

The system alarm exploded in her mind, flashing red.

【WARNING! WARNING! S-rank gossip detected ahead! Follow that woman immediately!】

S-rank gossip?!

Zexuan’s exhausted curiosity instantly revived.

She concealed her presence, lowered her steps, and silently followed like a shadow.

After several twists and turns, she was surprised to see the woman stop at the side entrance of the residence of Wu Taiwei.

The woman whispered to the gatekeeper, whose expression immediately changed before rushing inside to report.

Soon after, a steward-like man hurried out and respectfully led her in.

Interesting.

To secure the best viewing position for the upcoming spectacle, Zexuan flipped onto the opposite rooftop—preparing for another round of live gossip.