The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 174

Chapter 174 Imperial Concubine Persuaded
Chu Yanzhi hurriedly rushed to the courtyard where Imperial Concubine Yan was staying after receiving the news that King Qin was going up the mountain

Just as he entered the room, before he could see the people in the room clearly, a huge shadow rushed towards him. He reacted swiftly and flashed to the side. Only then did he see that the shadow pouncing towards him was actually a huge tiger. At this moment, the fur on the tiger’s body stood upright, its exposed teeth as sharp as daggers, and its eyes were staring at Chu Yanzhi with ferocious light.

“Tuanzi, come back.” At this moment, a gentle voice sounded.

Hearing the noise, Tuanzi unwillingly put away the hair on his body and spat out a mouthful of rough air. He turned his head and walked unwillingly to Xiao Xiwei’s feet. He leaned his head against Xiao Xiwei’s feet, then leaned down and closed his eyes leisurely.

“Fourth brother, did you get scared?” Chu Muzhi stood up and smiled as he looked at Chu Yanzhi.

Chu Yanzhi raised his eyebrows and saw Imperial Concubine Yan and Xiao Xiwei sitting on both sides of the warm couch, while Chu Muzhi was sitting on Xiao Xiwei’s lower chair. He curled the corners of his lips and walked to the side of Consort Yan to sit down. He seemed to have said unintentionally, “Why is Eighth Brother free to come to Chao An Temple? I heard that Eighth Brother was infected with a cold and even pushed Shang Chao. Why is he recovering now?”

“Isn’t it up to fourth brother to decide whether my illness is good or not?” Chu Muzhi curled his lips and said.

Chu Yanzhi raised his sword-like eyebrows and raised his voice slightly, “Oh, why can’t I understand eighth brother’s words?”

Chu Muzhi smiled and did not accept Chu Yanzhi’s words. He only turned around and said to Imperial Concubine Yan, “Imperial Concubine Mother, I heard that the mountain is cold. I specially sent clothes to protect you from the cold. You must take care of yourself.”

“So, Eighth Brother is here to visit Mother Concubine.” Chu Yanzhi reached out and picked up the teacup on the table. He took a sip and looked at Chu Muzhi with a faint smile.

“What, I can’t come?” Chu Muzhi raised his eyebrows and looked at Chu Yanzhi.

“Eighth Brother can naturally come. However, if Eighth Brother leaves the palace, wouldn’t some people be unable to find Eighth Brother?” Chu Yanzhi smiled as he stared at the white porcelain teacup in his hand.

“Fourth brother really knows how to joke. Who else would come looking for me if you were here?” The corner of Chu Muzhi’s mouth suddenly hooked, “Fourth Brother should be quite busy recently. Vice Governor Liu An of the Capital Examination Institute, Qing Wang Zheng of the Taipu Temple, oh, I heard that Duke Zheng is also going to Prince Shen’s Mansion.”

Vice Governor Liu An of the Imperial Academy, Tai Pu Temple’s Qing Wang Zheng, these people were originally from King Yan’s party. As soon as the news of King Yan’s accident came out, they immediately cast themselves under Chu Yanzhi’s command.

“I didn’t expect that Eighth Brother would be so concerned about the affairs of my Prince Shenfu.” Chu Yanzhi lowered his eyes and smiled, his voice carrying a hint of mockery.

“Isn’t fourth brother like this?” Chu Muzhi replied with a smile.

“Your highness, if you want to talk, don’t go out and find a quiet place. Don’t try to get Imperial Concubine Mother to rest.” Xiao Xi had not spoken for a long time and spoke faintly.

Chu Yanzhi glanced at Xiao Xiwei and saw that her expression was as cold as yesterday, while Honored Consort Yan’s face was as thin as usual, but her spirits were slightly better.

“Mother Concubine, please forgive me. This son of mine is a bit presumptuous.” Chu Muzhi hurriedly turned around and smiled as he bowed towards Imperial Concubine Yan.

Imperial Concubine Yan pursed her lips slightly and looked at Chu Mu Zhi with a loving expression. “Wufang, I’m very happy that you can come to see me.”

“Fourth brother, if you’re fine, why don’t we go out for a walk together?” Chu Muzhi turned around and made a’please ‘gesture.

Chu Yanzhi curled his lips and said, “That’s good.” After saying that, he took the lead and walked out of the door.

Not long after, the two of them left the courtyard where Imperial Concubine Yan lived.

As soon as they left, Zi Yan lowered her voice and asked, “Princess, do you think Prince Shenwang would be suspicious?”

Xiao Xiwei lowered his eyes and looked at the dozing ball at her feet, his eyebrows slightly knitted together.

For someone as suspicious as him, unless he personally saw Xi Zhi swallow his breath in front of him, he would always carry a trace of doubt and raise his vigilance, unless …

Unless he really’disappeared ‘.

Imperial Concubine Yan raised her eyes to glance at Dong Yue. Dong Yue immediately understood. She blessed Imperial Concubine Yan and immediately stayed outside the door.

“Xiwei, what do you plan to do?”

Xiao Xi was slightly stunned and looked up at Imperial Concubine Yan. “Mother Imperial Concubine feels it.”

Hearing Xiao Xiwei’s words, Imperial Concubine Yan lowered her head and looked at the string of Buddhist beads carved in sandalwood. After a moment of silence, she finally said, “Wei’er, you should listen to him …”

Needless to say, this’him ‘was naturally referring to Chu Xizhi.

“Mother Concubine.” Xiao Xi stood up slightly.

When she moved, the ball leaning on her leg immediately woke up. She stood up and swept her eyes with killing intent. Seeing that there were no strangers in the room, she turned around and waved her tail at Xiao Xiwei.

Imperial Concubine Yan turned to look at Xiao Xiwei and smiled warmly, “Wei’er, he must have thought about what you were worried about early in the morning, but he still made this decision. Wei’er, you should listen to him.”

“Imperial concubine mother” Xiao Xi frowned and called out again.

She did not believe that Imperial Concubine Yan did not know how dangerous Xizhi’s decision was for him, but since she knew, why did she still stand on Xizhi’s side?

Imperial Concubine Yan withdrew her gaze from Xiao Xiwei and slowly closed her eyes. After a long time, her soft voice sounded slightly hoarse. “Wei’er, have you ever thought about why he made this decision? That’s because in his heart, you are much more important than those things. That’s why he took this risk at all costs.”

She didn’t know why she cherished this decision, but Xiao Xiwei still felt sour when she said this from Imperial Consort Yan’s mouth.

In her previous life, she hid in a humble and cowardly shell. Even though she walked to her side happily, she was so timid that she did not dare to extend her hand. She was afraid that she was not worthy of that person. She was afraid that she would drag that person down. But now, when she opened her eyes again, she forcefully threw away her weak body and struggled to live out a self-confident Xiao Xiwei who was not attached to anyone. Only in this way did she feel that she was qualified to stand beside him. However, at this moment, she could only compromise with the cowardly herself in her previous life and drag him down again?

At this moment, she suddenly felt extremely sad.

If she still didn’t have the power to protect herself after reviving her life and was destined to drag him down, then she would rather she had never lived.

“But I don’t want him to take a risk.” Xiao Xiwei looked at Imperial Concubine Yan with an unprecedented determination. “If I can’t even protect myself and drag down my beloved person to take such a big risk, then what qualifications do I have to stand beside him?”

Xiao Xiwei’s words were so resolute and forceful that even Consort Yan, who had already seen all the forms in the world, couldn’t help but feel a little moved.

She looked at Xiao Xiwei with admiration and envy in her eyes.

She had lived in the palace for most of her life. She had seen many people who did not compromise their power and status. Many of them were people who stepped on their own relatives and flesh and blood to climb up. She even boasted that she only loved the Emperor. Back then, when she knew that the Emperor actually loved Concubine Li, did she not provoke Concubine Shen to deal with Concubine Li without a trace? Compared to Xizhi versus Xiwei and Xiwei versus Xizhi, their feelings for each other were purer. Her so-called love for the Emperor was not necessarily without other external factors.

In the center of this desire for power, how lucky would her Xizhi be to meet such a person with such unshakable love.

“Child, let’s go.” Imperial Concubine Yan stood up and gently held Xiao Xiwei’s hand, her gaze unprecedentedly gentle. “Everyone in this world is faced with a choice. For Xizhi, he is most important to you, and similarly, I believe, to you, he is irreplaceable. Since you have made such a decision, I believe that you can bear the consequences together. “Imperial Concubine Yan said as she put the string of Buddhist beads carved from sandalwood into Xiao Xiwei’s hand.” Good child, I am willing to let the Buddha protect you. “She patted Xiao Xiwei’s hand and then turned around and slowly walked into the inner room.

Xiao Xiwei looked at the slightly shaking curtain in front of him and then lowered his head to look at the string of Buddha beads in his hand. His right eyelids suddenly twitched fiercely twice.

Just now, from what Mother Concubine said, it seemed that she wanted to stay here.

She was afraid that Lian Xizhi would not leave, but she wanted her to leave this place.

But Mother Concubine, once I leave, I’m afraid I won’t forgive myself in this life.

Suddenly, a soft head leaned against her feet. Xiao Xiwei looked down and waved her tail, rubbing her head against her dumpling. A faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. She bent down with difficulty and reached out to touch her soft head. She leaned her face intimately, “Dumpling, I will protect you.”

Tuanzi didn’t understand what Xiao Xiwei meant, but he closed his eyes and allowed Xiao Xiwei to hug him obediently.

There were a few wild plum trees growing on the back mountain of Chao An Temple. Although the flowers were very small, the fragrance was exceptionally rich. It was still a long time away from the wild plum tree, and one could smell the refreshing fragrance.

“When is Fourth Emperor Brother planning to return? I heard that many people have mentioned the matter of letting Father Emperor re-establish the Crown Prince these past few days.” Chu Muzhi said with a smile.

Chu Yanzhi curled his lips, “Oh, really? What does eighth brother think?”

Chu Muzhi raised his eyes and glanced sideways at Chu Yan. “Among the princes beneath Father Emperor’s knees, the Crown Prince died violently, and the Seventh Emperor Brother is gone. Among the remaining princes, only the Fourth Emperor Brother and I are left. What do the Fourth Emperor Brother think I should think?”

Chu Yanzhi smiled. “Then it depends on which path you choose, eighth brother.”

“Oh, I’m willing to listen to Fourth Emperor Brother’s advice.” Chu Muzhi raised his hand slightly and smiled humbly at Chu Yanzhi.

“Right now, there are only two paths in front of Eighth Brother. The first path is naturally to fight me with all your might. The second path … Eighth Brother, there’s no need for me to say anything else.” Chu Yanzhi looked at Chu Muzhi with a very satisfied smile.

“Looks like I can only choose the second path.” Chu Muzhi tilted his head slightly and looked at Chu Yanzhi with a smile.

Chu Yanzhi curled his lips and did not answer.

Suddenly, a cold wind blew through the forest, sweeping away countless yellow leaves. The fragrance of plum blossoms in the distance became even more pleasant.