The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 161

Chapter 161 Secret Room Chat
The disappearance of the Swallow King in Su Yang’s disappearance quickly spread throughout the court. The Emperor was shocked and sent a few people south to Su Yang to search for the Swallow King. At the same time, Chu Yanzhi took this opportunity to win over the court officials while increasing his efforts to attack the Swallow King’s faction.

However, Xiao Xiwei did not react at all when she heard this news. However, from that day onwards, she ordered people to prepare sewing materials and sew clothes tirelessly in Yongchun Palace.

At the same time, in the secret room of Prince Yan’s Mansion.

“Royal Brother, can you pinch or not? Why are you acting so unexpectedly every time?” When Chu Mu saw Chu Xizhi, he raised his hand and patted his shoulder forcefully.

Whether it was his sudden appearance in the capital or the fact that he had already built such a secret passage between the Yan Palace and the Qin Palace, it was important to know that they had not been given the title of King’s Ci Palace at that time.

Chu Xizhi smiled and said, “Just pretend that I can strangle you.”

“Royal Brother, to be honest, I was shocked when the news of your disappearance in Su Yang spread. Do you know how many people our Royal Father has sent to Su Yang recently to’search for information ‘?” Chu Muzhi squeezed his eyebrows towards Chu Xizhi and said.

Both he and Chu Xizhi knew that they were trying to’gather information ‘on the surface, but they were actually secretly trying to take this opportunity to attack him.

Chu Xizhi curled his lips and said, “I’m afraid that my son will disappoint him.”

“That’s not necessarily the case. That father Emperor’s words are golden. If he says that you’re gone, even if you’re still here, I’m afraid …”

Chu Muzhi didn’t continue with his last words, but he knew that Chu Xizhi must have understood his words.

Regardless of whether the people sent by the Emperor and Chu Yanzhi could rob and kill Chu Xizhi, None of them would miss the news of his’death ‘. At that time, when the court was in turmoil, Chu Xizhi’s people would not be able to react. They immediately issued a decree to make Chu Yanzhi the Crown Prince. At that time, even if Chu Xizhi was still alive, it would still be too late. At most, it would only be a matter of investigating the guilt of a few servants for their dereliction of duty.

“That would be best.” As Chu Xizhi spoke, a strange light suddenly flashed in his eyes.

“Your Highness, the capital has been under martial law these past two days. All the gates are Gu An’s men.” Lu Haichuan, who had been silent all this while, silently looked at Chu Xizhi and said.

This action was clearly because he was afraid that King Yan Chu Xizhi would suddenly sneak back to the capital. Therefore, he had already cast a net in the capital early in the morning. As long as King Yan returned to the capital, he would never be able to escape unscathed.

Chu Xizhi looked at Lu Haichuan and said, “Then according to what the Crown Prince said, what should I do?”

Actually, he did not expect Chu Muzhi to bring Lu Haichuan over. Although Lu Haichuan was not untrustworthy, bringing him here was a bit risky.

“Is Your Highness suspecting me?” Lu Haichuan looked at Chu Xizhi and said.

“Royal Brother, Crown Prince Lu is a trustworthy person.” Before Chu Xizhi could say anything, Chu Muzhi said first, “Royal brother, you must have a plan for returning to the capital this time. However, I am now surrounded by spies. Everything I do is being watched. It is really inconvenient for me to stand up for you, so” Chu Muzhi said as he turned his gaze to Lu Haichuan.

Right now, only Lu Haichuan was able to conveniently stand up for Chu Xizhi.

Unexpectedly, Duke Lu had openly thrown himself behind Chu Yanzhi. As the heir of Duke Lu, although Lu Haichuan was not trusted by Chu Yanzhi, it was much more convenient for him to use this identity to move. Therefore, when Lu Haichuan proposed to come with him to see Chu Xizhi, he weighed it for a long time and finally agreed.

“Xiwei looked for you?” Chu Xizhi looked at Lu Haichuan and smiled faintly.

Lu Haichuan frowned slightly and looked at Chu Xizhi in confusion.

“This prince just wants to tell you that if Wei’er chooses to trust someone, then this prince will also trust him unconditionally.” Chu Xizhi looked at Lu Haichuan and calmly said.

As long as it was someone she trusted, he would believe it unconditionally.

Looking at Chu Xizhi’s ink-colored eyes, Lu Haichuan’s heart suddenly surged with an indescribable emotion. He looked at Chu Xizhi for a long time before he raised his hand and bowed towards Chu Xizhi, saying, “I will definitely not betray His Highness’s trust.”

She would not let her trust down.

Chu Xizhi raised his hand and patted Lu Haichuan’s shoulder. He took off a jade token from his body and handed it to Lu Haichuan. “This is this king’s jade token. As long as you take it, others will believe what you said.”

Lu Haichuan stretched out his hand and took the jade token from Chu Xizhi’s hand. He raised his hand and bowed towards Chu Xizhi, “Thank you for your trust, Your Highness.”

Seeing that Chu Xizhi had reached an agreement with Lu Haichuan, Chu Muzhi, who was leading Lu Haichuan, heaved a sigh of relief. “Royal Brother, there are spies everywhere in Prince Qin’s Mansion. I can’t stay here any longer, so I’m leaving now.”

“Alright.” Chu Xizhi nodded.

“Then take care, Royal Brother.” As Chu Muzhi spoke, he raised his hand and bowed towards Chu Xizhi.

“Don’t worry.” Chu Xizhi said.

Chu Muzhi turned around to leave, but seeing that Lu Haichuan was still standing there without moving, he couldn’t help but frown, “Crown Prince, aren’t we coming together?”

Lu Haichuan looked at Chu Xizhi, seemingly hesitating whether he should say it or not.

“Looks like the Crown Prince still has something to say to this king.” Chu Xizhi smiled faintly, “Mu Zhi, why don’t you go first?”

Chu Muzhi glanced at Lu Haichuan. Although he did not know what he was going to say to Royal Brother, Yilu Haichuan’s character, coupled with his current situation, was absolutely impossible to harm Royal Brother. He immediately nodded and turned around to leave this secret room.

Chu Xizhi walked to the front of the couch and sat down. Seeing that Lu Haichuan was still standing, he couldn’t help but smile and raise his hand towards him, “Crown Prince, please sit down.”

Lu Haichuan pursed the corners of his lips and sat opposite Chu Xizhi.

Chu Xizhi reached out to pick up the teapot and personally poured a cup of tea for Lu Haichuan. “This tea is called Lushan Cloud Mist. It’s a tea that Xiwei likes. Try it.”

Lu Haichuan was originally not interested in tea, but when he heard Chu Xizhi say that this tea was Xiao Xiwei’s favorite, he inexplicably picked up the teacup and took a careful sip.

Chu Xizhi’s ink eyes suddenly moved, and the corners of his lips curled into an imperceptible smile.

“I wonder what the Crown Prince wants to say to this king?” Chu Xizhi placed it in the teacup and smiled at Lu Haichuan.

Lu Haichuan hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, “Actually, it’s about Princess Yan’s younger sister …”

“Sister Shu?” Chu Xizhi carelessly touched the white jade ring in his hand. His sharp eyebrows unconsciously raised slightly, “You mean …”

“Fourth Miss Xiao, who is married to the Duke of Lu.” Lu Haichuan said.

A clean and cowardly face appeared in Chu Xizhi’s mind.

In his memories, Xiwei seemed to have a special affection for her sister-in-law. In order to prevent her from marrying Lu Haiyang, he even hoped that he would help her persuade Mu Zhi to marry her as a lobbyist.

“What’s wrong with her?”

“She’s pregnant.” Lu Haichuan said.

“Pregnant? Lu Haiyang’s?” A cold light suddenly flashed across Chu Xizhi’s eyes.

Very quickly, he realized that Xiao Xichun, the child’s father, would not have anyone else besides Lu Haiyang. This Lu Haiyang is really a beast. Xiao Xichun is only a child at the moment, so he really can do it.

“Princess Yan sent someone to look for me for this matter. I hope that I can secretly help her get rid of this child, but …”

“Just what?”

“Fourth Miss Xiao, she insists on giving birth to this child.” Lu Haichuan said.

“What are you talking about?” Chu Xizhi looked at Lu Haichuan in surprise and couldn’t believe what he had heard.

Not to mention whether Xiao Xichun still loved Mu Zhi in his heart, but at her age, insisting on having a child was almost risking her life. What was the reason for this?

“Is she afraid of implicating Xiwei?” Chu Xizhi said softly.

Back then, she clearly knew that Lu Haiyang had ill intentions towards her, but she still insisted on marrying into the Duke of Lu despite Xiwei’s objections. First, she had died to Mu Zhi Xin, and secondly, she was afraid that this matter might implicate Xiwei.

Looks like Xiwei really didn’t love this little sister for nothing.

Lu Haichuan did not answer.

Chu Xizhi stared into Lu Haichuan’s eyes. After a long time, his deep voice slowly sounded, “Then let’s do as she says.”

Even though his eyes were pitch black without any fluctuations, Lu Haichuan felt somewhat guilty. He stood up and bowed to Chu Xizhi, “Then I’ll take my leave first.”

Chu Xizhi smiled and nodded. A faint smile appeared in his dark eyes. “Please do as you please, heir.”

Lu Haichuan bowed towards Chu Xizhi, then turned around and left.

As soon as Lu Haichuan left, the door to the dark room beside him suddenly opened. A figure suddenly walked out. It was Chu Muzhi, who had already left in front of him.

“Why are you back?” Chu Xizhi said to Chu Mu while pouring tea for himself.

“I thought about it, but I always felt that it was strange for him to insist that I bring him to see you this time, so I stayed for a moment of curiosity.” Chu Muzhi sat on the seat where Lu Haiyang had just sat and took a sip of the cup of tea that Chu Xizhi had just poured.

“Strange?” Chu Xizhi raised his eyebrows and smiled.

Chu Muzhi also raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile, “Isn’t that strange?”

“Then what do you think is strange?” Chu Xizhi smiled and said.

Chu Muzhi’s eyes widened as he put away the smile on his face. “It’s not just him, even you, Royal Brother, are very strange.”

“Do you mean that you don’t want her to give birth to this child?” Chu Xizhi raised his sword-like eyebrows and swept his slender eyes towards Chu Muzhi with a faint smile. “Mu Zhi, are you regretting it?”

Chu Muzhi’s expression instantly changed, but very quickly, he regained his composure. “Since Brother Huang refuses to say anything, then forget it. I will leave first.” After saying that, he got up and left.

When he heard what Lu Haichuan said, he regretted it for a moment. Indeed, he did not fall in love with Xiao Xichun, but there was no denying that Xichun was a good girl. If he could promise her at that time, would her miserable fate be avoided now?

For people like them, there were also a few who were as lucky as Seventh Brother to be able to work together with someone they loved … Those things were like unattainable dreams. He knew that the chances of him being able to hold them were very slim, so why didn’t he reach out to pull her?

At the very least, she truly loved him.

Just like Chu Muzhi’s current dilemma, Chu Xizhi’s heart was the same. It was because he and Lu Haichuan had made the same decision. He and he both knew Xiao Xichun’s position in Xiao Xiwei’s heart, but now that the situation was urgent, the Emperor and Chu Yanzhi must have wanted him to be informed in this world. Therefore, Xiwei, who was pregnant with his flesh and blood, could be said to be shocked step by step. A single carelessness would attract death. Therefore, they could not let her take risks for Xiao Xichun. He guessed that Xiao Xichun definitely did not want this child. However, Lu Haiyang analyzed the situation for her. Xiao Xichun was willing to marry Lu Haiyang for fear that Xiwei would be implicated. Now, he was naturally willing to give birth to this child for Xiwei.

He and Lu Haichuan chose to apologize to Xiao Xichun.

However, he was because Xiwei was the woman he deeply loved, so, Lu Haichuan?