The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 101

Chapter 101 Young Master Chen
The winter of the 26th year of Chengqian was destined to be an unusual winter.

Before the Spring Festival was over, King Yan Chu Xizhi, the seventh son of the Qian’an Emperor, was assassinated, and the black-clothed assassin had countless connections with the Duke of Zheng. The Emperor was furious. He raided the Duke of Zheng’s mansion overnight. He didn’t want to find out that the Duke of Zheng’s mansion was secretly feeding assassins. He even took out a large amount of gold, silver, and precious treasures in the mansion. The Duke of Zheng absconded that night. For a moment, the entire Imperial Hall’s harem seemed to have exploded, and Duke Zheng, led by Duke Lu, entered the palace one after another to plead for Duke Zheng’s injustice.

No matter how noisy the outside world was, Jing Ren Palace was as quiet as ever.

When Chu Muzhi arrived, Xiao Xiwei Tian sat in front of the bed and fed Chu Xi Zhi a bowl of bird’s nest porridge one mouthful at a time.

“Seventh Brother, you’re really enjoying yourself. The Chongde Palace is about to be overthrown by that pile of old fellows.” Chu Muzhi walked to the side and looked at Chu Xizhi with a smile.

Chu Xizhi swallowed the bird’s nest porridge in his mouth and raised his eyes to look at Chu Mu. He raised his eyebrows and said, “If you want to be jealous, why don’t you also take a few stabs? However, with your small body, I’m afraid a single stab will take your life. Even if you survive, no one around you is willing to take care of you!”

Chu Mu Zhi frowned and gritted his teeth. “Why didn’t those people act ruthlessly back then and leave you here to harm the world? Sister-in-law, look at his vigorous appearance. Why do you need to take care of him?”

Xiao Xi smiled and put the last mouthful of bird’s nest porridge into Chu Xizhi’s mouth. Only then did he stand up and take two steps back. “If you have anything to say, just say it. I’ll go outside and take a look.” After saying that, he turned around and left the room.

“What happened to the things I told you?” Chu Xizhi sat up straight.

Just as Chu Muzhi sat down to pour himself a cup of tea, his eyebrows unconsciously trembled when he heard Chu Xizhi’s words. He turned to look at Chu Xizhi with a conflicted expression and said, “Seventh brother, at this critical juncture, why do you still have the heart to let me watch those workers rush to build your palace? Do you know that the capital is about to explode?”

“What does that have to do with me?” Chu Xizhi raised his eyebrows and chuckled.

His Majesty was in charge of the affairs of the court. He was just a chess piece that was placed on the surface, and he was also a chess piece that was’injured ‘.

“What does it have to do with you?” Chu Muzhi’s voice suddenly rose, and the corner of his mouth couldn’t help but hook up, “You really have the nerve to say that.”

If he hadn’t acted like this, what would have happened today?

Chu Xizhi smiled and turned to stare at Chu Muzhi. “Otherwise? Do you think I can interfere in this matter?”

Chu Muzhi looked at Chu Xizhi for a long time before putting away the light smile on his face and sighing faintly, “I’m just afraid that you will make too many enemies because of this.”

It was not a day or two since the Emperor wanted to eliminate the Duke of Zheng’s Mansion, so he would not let this opportunity slip by easily. However, the Duke of Zheng’s Mansion was deeply rooted in the court. If he wanted to forcefully eliminate it, he would naturally implicate a large number of people, and these people would naturally shift all the blame onto Chu Xizhi. This was precisely what Chu Muzhi was worried about.

“Even if I don’t do anything, do you think I’m not their enemy?” Chu Xizhi raised his eyebrows and said coldly.

From the moment he was born, he couldn’t help but be pushed to this position. Whether it was the Crown Prince or Chu Yanzhi, they were destined to be enemies.

I live if you die.

If you live, I die.

Chu Muzhi pursed the corners of his lips and looked at Chu Xi. In the end, he didn’t say anything.

“By the way, a man who calls himself Chen Mubai today handed over a invitation to see me.” Chu Muzhi suddenly said.

Chu Xizhi raised his eyebrows, “Chen Mubai? His surname is Chen?”

“Yes, surnamed Chen. I heard he’s from Jiangnan Su City.” Chu Muzhi said.

Chu Xizhi frowned.

The Chen Clan of Jiangnan Su City.

“Looks like Seventh Brother has already guessed his identity.” Chu Muzhi pursed his lips and smiled. He took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Chu Xizhi, “Seventh Brother, take a look for yourself.”

Chu Xizhi took the letter and opened it.

Everything was as he thought. This letter was written by Xiao Xiwei himself.

“Seventh Brother, you really found a good wife! Just this letter, let the Chen Clan’s Eldest Young Master personally come, a million taels of silver, without even blinking an eyebrow.” Chu Muzhi sighed.

Chu Xizhi put down the letter and raised his eyebrows to look at Chu Muzhi coldly. “Do you think I married her for this?”

She never told him about it.

He knew that in the past, Chu Yanzhi had married her for the sake of pulling the cage to the Marquis Manor, and the other reason was that behind Xi Wei was a wealthy Chen Clan. However, he was not Chu Yanzhi. He only wanted to marry her because she was Xiao Xiwei, not the daughter of the Marquis of Zhongyong, or the niece of the Chen Clan in Jiangnan.

“Imperial Sister-in-law, of course she knows that you didn’t marry her for these reasons. However, since you have these, why don’t you use them?” Chu Muzhi raised his eyebrows and said.

Chu Xizhi pursed the corners of his lips and remained silent.

Chu Muzhi lowered his voice and said, “The silver has already been delivered. You won’t let them take it back? This way, it won’t be a waste of Sister-in-law’s efforts. Furthermore, that place is very close to Su City. If you want to transport food or something, it won’t attract anyone’s attention with the Chen Clan, a merchant magnate from the Jiangnan region.”

Chu Xizhi raised his eyes to look at Chu Mu. Finally, he opened his mouth and said, “I know.”

Seeing that Chu Xizhi finally let go, Chu Muzhi smiled and said, “Alright, then I’ll go back.” I will keep an eye on Prince Yan’s Mansion for you, and I guarantee that you can move in as soon as you recover from your injuries. In addition, I have arranged for the Chen Clan Young Master to be in the courtyard with a hot spring at the foot of the mountain outside the city. When do you think Sister-in-law will be able to meet him in the sky? It must be a thousand miles away from his cousin. How difficult! “Is that so?”

Chu Xizhi coldly glanced at Chu Mu with a sneer on the corner of his lips, “Let’s talk again.”

Looking at Chu Xizhi’s aggrieved expression, Chu Muzhi smiled again, “Alright, then I’ll leave first.” After saying that, he calmly walked out.

Duke Lu and Imperial Concubine Shen’s pleas did not hit the Emperor. In the end, Duke Zheng was demoted from his position and his family property was confiscated. Duke Zheng was also demoted to commoners.

Under Xiao Xiwei’s meticulous care, the wounds on Chu Xizhi’s body had mostly healed, and he did not need to lie on the bed every day.

Today, the weather was exceptionally good.

After Chu Xizhi finished his breakfast, he took Xiao Xiwei for a walk in the garden not far from Jing Ren Palace.

“You said that I can walk and jump now. How is Fourth Brother?” Chu Xizhi suddenly said.

Xiao Xi paused for a moment before stopping. He turned to look at Chu Xizhi and pursed his lips without saying a word.

Chu Xi smiled. “It’s said that his muscles and bones have been damaged for a hundred days, but for us martial practitioners, it’s only a month at most. Fourth Brother, he should have recovered from his injuries after so long!”

Xiao Xiwei frowned. Just as he was about to speak, a gust of cold wind blew past and a faint cold fragrance flashed across his nose. Raising his head again, he caught a glimpse of the faint smile on Chu Xizhi’s lips. She suddenly came to her senses and pursed the corners of her lips. Then, Chu Xizhi said, “Do you think everyone is like you? You’ve only been lying on the bed for a few days and you’re shouting to get out of bed. Prince Shenwang has been lying on the bed for several months. If he really recovers from his injuries, why can’t he come out and walk?”

Chu Xizhi nodded in agreement, “You’re right.”

“Your Highness, King Yan.” An ice-cold voice sounded from behind him.

Xiao Xiwei turned around and saw Imperial Concubine Shen slowly walking towards them with her palace maid’s hand supported by a dark purple robe. “Your Highness.” Xiao Xi bowed sideways.

“So it’s Concubine Shenmu!” Chu Xizhi pursed his lips and smiled.

“Your Highness, Your Highness King Yan, this imperial concubine is truly not worthy!” Imperial Concubine Shen smiled coldly, her slender phoenix eyes carrying icy coldness and hatred.

Even though it was covered with thick powder, it was still unable to conceal the weakness and pain in Consort Shen’s eyes. Her sharp chin and thin cheeks were becoming more and more haggard. Thinking about it, Duke Zheng’s matter had dealt a great blow to her.

“Regardless of whether Concubine Shen Mu is worthy of being called a princess, this prince’s princess consort is going to shout.” Chu Xizhi smiled coldly at Imperial Concubine Shen’s cold gaze.

“Your Highness King Yan, have you heard a sentence? Wood is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it! Your Highness King Yan is indeed a unique genius, but there is a saying that good scenery is not always good!” Imperial Concubine Shen said coldly.

Chu Xizhi raised his eyebrows, and the corner of his lips curled into a faint smile. “I think this sentence from Concubine Shenmu is more suitable for Duke Zheng.”

Imperial Concubine Shen’s expression suddenly changed, “Chu Xizhi! Don’t bully others too much!”

“Bullying is too much! Shouldn’t this sentence be used on the Duke of Zheng’s Mansion?” Chu Xizhi’s smile abruptly subsided, and his entire body emitted a cold aura. He raised his hand and abruptly lifted the skirt on his chest.

“Ah!” The two palace maids behind Imperial Consort Shen cried out in alarm and turned their faces away in embarrassment.

However, Consort Shen could clearly see the scar on Chu Xizhi’s chest that had just healed.

The scar was next to the heart.

Chu Xizhisong’s clothes were wrapped up. “I’m only a little bit away. This king’s life is in Duke Zheng’s hands. Imperial concubine mother, tell me who bullied you!”

“You … who did you lie to! Others don’t know, but I still don’t know, this is … this is simply your trap!” Imperial Concubine Shen gritted her teeth and said.

“Bitter plot? Is this king necessary? This king has already received a tip that the Duke of Zheng’s Manor secretly nurtures assassins. It’s only a matter of time before I get the certificate drama. Why should I set up a trap with my own life! It’s clearly Duke of Zheng’s intention to avenge the Crown Prince and get rid of this thorn in my side!” Chu Xizhi said coldly.

“No! It’s not my father! My father wouldn’t be so stupid!” Imperial Concubine Shen sharply retorted.

Although the Crown Prince was banned, he was not crippled. His father would not risk his life.

“Who knows?” Chu Xizhi looked at Imperial Concubine Shen and raised his eyebrows mockingly. He said coldly, “Imperial Concubine Mother, rather than arguing with me here, it’s better to find more people to plead for mercy in front of Imperial Father. Assassinating the prince, feeding the assassin, and corrupting the law. Which crime is not a big crime? However, Duke Zheng must have already thought of this consequences when he wanted this King’s life.” After saying that, Chu Xizhi sneered as he stood up and pulled Xiao Xiwei. He walked past Consort Shen and headed towards Jing Ren Palace. Not long after, he suddenly stopped and turned to look at Consort Shen. “Oh right, this king forgot to remind Consort Shen. Remember to hurry up. I heard that the Northern Desert Tartars have been coming in and out of the northwest recently” Chu Xizhi said and smiled. Then, he left without turning his head.