Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 374

Chapter 374: Sister in law

Peng Xiu’s eyes scanned the room before she took a delicate bite of her mango mousse, savouring the moment as she plotted her next move.

A few seats from her, Xiang Yu sat, engrossed in Princess Sienna’s excited chatter about the dessert. "It’s simply divine!" Sienna exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as she gestured animatedly. Peng Xiu’s lips curled into a smirk. She had to choose her moment carefully.

Her heart raced as she recalled the images she had uploaded to StarNet. They were images of the staff member Xiang Yu had beaten. She had hidden her tracks so well that no one would ever suspect her involvement.

She knew that her family’s reputation was fragile, especially with the envoy from the Federation in the imperial capital. Anything concerning them would spread like wildfire.

A fleeting thought crossed Peng Xiu’s mind. How would Emperor Xandr feel about marrying his daughter to a man capable of such violence? If Xiang Yu could harm someone without a second thought, what would he do to the princess of the Federation? The marriage would never happen, and Xiang Yu’s reputation would be in ruins.

Suddenly, she feigned a gasp, her eyes widening as she glanced at her communicator. The action drew the attention of everyone at the table. She covered her mouth, pretending to be embarrassed.

"Father, I am so sorry," she said, bowing her head. Her voice trembled slightly, a careful act that concealed her true feelings. Nervousness flickered through her, but she felt exhilarated

The imperial lord, sensing something was amiss, beckoned her closer. Peng Xiu stood up, smoothing her gown before walking over. She leaned in and whispered, her voice barely above a murmur. "Father, look." She held out her floating screen acting like it was in privacy mode but she made sure the others could see too. She could just pretend it was an accident.

The headlines blared across the screen in flashy colours: "Xiang Yu’s Dark Side: Staff Member Disappears After Brutal Assault!" The room fell silent, every eye drawn to the display. The atmosphere shifted, tension thick in the air. Peng Xiu’s heart raced with satisfaction as she watched the expressions on their faces change, knowing she had thrown the first stone in a game that could change everything.

Below the headline, damning images showed the aftermath of violence, alongside blurred messages hinting at fear and retaliation.

Gasps erupted around the table. Eyes widened in disbelief, mouths fell open in shock. All except for Xiang Yu. He sat still, a calm expression on his face as he raised his cup of coffee to his lips. The rich aroma filled the air, contrasting sharply with the tension that crackled around him. He set his cup down slowly, unfazed by the chaos unfolding

Han Xin, standing a few paces away, narrowed his eyes. He knew Xiang Yu only beat up Xiao He because of him. He didnt expect that would be used against him. Now the entire Star Net was filled with scorn for Xiang Yu. The comments were merciless, with some users angrily denouncing him as a disgrace to the Republic.

Imperial Lord Xiang’s face darkened with rage. "Did you do this?" he thundered, his voice slicing through the air like a knife. The somewhat peaceful dinner shattered into pieces, the clinking of forks and knives falling silent.