The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 192

Chapter 192 Emperor Ruthless
The winter in the capital was especially long. When spring arrived, various banquets would often be held between the rich and powerful families in the capital. They were especially keen on going on a tour outside the city.

It was at this moment that Gu Qingyou met Chu Muzhi.

At that time, Chu Muzhi was still not King Qin. When the princes appeared together, the elegant and refined fourth prince that the elegant daughters around her were talking about was the lazy and evil charm of the seventh prince. Only the eighth prince did not mention it. Originally, this wasn’t a big deal, but a few of the young ladies started arguing because they felt that the fourth prince or seventh prince they were following was more attractive. With a big commotion, they naturally alerted a few princes, as well as the noble young masters surrounding the princes.

It was inappropriate for a young lady who hadn’t left the pavilion to talk about men. It was fine to talk secretly behind her back, but today, more than half of the noble young masters in the capital heard about it. Among them, there were two princes involved.

Gu Qingyou still remembered the pale faces of the ladies at that time.

Right at this moment, the eighth prince, who had been ignored by them, suddenly stood up. He touched the tip of his nose and smiled, “I eavesdropped for a long time, but no one mentioned me. Every time at this time, I really want to drill back into Mother’s stomach and let her reproduce me.” Finally, he winked at them and said, “In order to appease my pride, can you bring me along a little next time you discuss my fourth and seventh brothers?”

After a few short words, the awkwardness in the surroundings disappeared completely.

She still remembered the smile in his eyes when he said those words. He did not blame himself or feel sad, nor was he angry or embarrassed. From beginning to end, only the bright smile in his eyes, like the clearest spring water in the mountains, quietly poured into her heart when she did not notice it.

Actually, that was a long time ago, but now that she remembered it, she felt as if it was yesterday. Perhaps, she thought, this was what she liked. As long as she remembered the smile in his eyes, she felt as if her heart had been soaked in honey.

She couldn’t resist the sweetness.

However, she could not say these words to Gu An because, in her father’s eyes, all love was a joke. He could not understand. The only thing he could understand was how to make every woman of his exchange for greater benefits for him.

Gu An looked at the stubborn daughter who knelt in front of him but refused to say anything soft. The anger that had just been suppressed in his chest suddenly surged again, “Gu Qingyou, don’t you have a single word to say to me?”

Gu Qingyou did not move.

Gu An stood up and said, “Good! Good! Good! She is indeed my good daughter! I have spent so much effort to nurture you, hired the best teacher for you, taught you music, chess, painting, poetry and song! I even paid more attention to you than to your younger brother! But you, what did you give me in return?”

Thinking about how Gu Qingyou’s actions today had not only caused the Gu Clan to miss out on the position of Crown Princess, but also the throne of the Mother and Empress of a country, Gu An felt as if his chest had been severely sliced by someone. Blood flowed out from the wound.

Thinking of this, Gu An finally couldn’t help but raise his hand and slap his face again, “Alright, you’ve grown up, your wings have hardened! Now, even my father doesn’t look down on you!” Gu Anmi’s eyes widened, and she immediately shouted outside the door, “Someone, come.”

The two girls who had been guarding outside hurriedly walked in.

“From today onwards, watch her for twenty-four hours. You are not allowed to give her anything to eat, nor are you allowed to let her die! I want to see how hard her bones are!” After Gu An finished speaking, he forcefully stroked his sleeve and angrily walked out.

As soon as Gu An left, the two girls hurriedly walked over to help Gu Qingyou up.

Looking at the bright red palm print on Gu Qingyou’s face, a girl cried on the spot, “Miss, why are you doing this?”

Gu Qingyou did not say anything. She watched Gu An’s back as he slammed the door, and a strange feeling appeared in her heart.

Late at night.

Chao An Temple.

Xiao Xiwei and Imperial Concubine Yan were leaning against the warm couch. There was a small black wooden table separated by a few plates of dried fruits. Not long before them, there was a charcoal basin. The silver charcoal inside was burning brightly, and from time to time, a spark would explode.

At this moment, the curtain on the door moved, and Ruo Su bent over and entered.

“What, are you all settled?” As soon as she entered, Imperial Concubine Yan straightened up.

Ruo Su nodded, “Everything is settled.”

“Did you hear anything?” Imperial Concubine Yan hurriedly said.

Ruo Su frowned and shook her head, “Those people are very strict and won’t say anything.”

After hearing Ruo Su’s words, the space between Imperial Concubine Yan’s eyebrows tightened. She hurriedly turned her head to look at Xiao Xiwei. “Xiwei, what do you mean by sending someone to pick Tianye up this time? Could it be that he wants to harm Tianye?”

At this point, Imperial Concubine Yan felt her heart skip a beat, and a strong sense of unease surged out.

Xiao Xiwei’s hand on the brocade quilt tightened, and a cold light flashed across his cold eyes.

Now that Chu Yanzhi had been established as the Crown Prince, the Emperor was going to take Tian Ye back to the palace at this time, and even prepare a full moon wine for him. If he was still’alive ‘, then the Emperor’s actions weren’t too strange. But now that he was already a’dead man’ in their eyes, then it would be strange for him to take Tian Ye back to the palace. Unless there was something on Tian Ye that could be used by the Emperor? However, Tian Ye was only a child who hadn’t even reached the full term. Other than the one who could be used by others, he was only the Swallow King’s Crown Prince …

Or did the Emperor want to use Tian Ye to restrain those who had previously supported him?

No! Something’s wrong!

Xiao Xiwei quickly rejected his own idea, because Chu Yanzhi had already been established as the Crown Prince, and many people from Xi Yizhi’s sect had already thrown themselves under Chu Yanzhi’s command. Even if Chu Muzhi replaced Xi’s position now, he still did not have the strength to contend with Chu Yanzhi.

So? What exactly did the Emperor want to do with Tianye?

Seeing that Xiao Xiwei had not spoken for a long time, Imperial Concubine Yan couldn’t help but feel a little anxious. “No matter what he has in mind, I definitely won’t allow my Tianye to fall into his hands.”

“Mother, don’t worry.” Seeing that there was a hint of tears in Consort Yan’s eyes, Xiao Xiwei hurriedly put away his thoughts and turned to comfort her, “Eunuch Zhang will definitely find a way to send the news over. I guess it’s time for Ye to come back. As long as we understand his intentions, there will always be a way to deal with him.”

Seeing that Xiao Xiwei was so calm, Consort Yan gradually calmed down.

Late at night, Chao An Temple was even deeper. Only the cold wind in the forest kept whistling past, blowing through the jungle of green bamboo in the courtyard and making a rustling sound.

Time slowly passed. Beside Xiao Xiwei, Bi Yun had already yawned several times. His face was also full of fatigue, but the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law who were leaning on the couch did not seem to be sleepy at all.

They were anxiously waiting for someone.

Finally, the curtain that had been hanging quietly moved and a black figure walked in.

“Ye, you’re back.” Seeing the person, Zi Yan’s eyes lit up. She hurriedly walked over and said, “Princess and Consort have been waiting for you for almost an entire night.”

Ye Bing’s cold face was expressionless. He walked to Xiao Xi Wei and knelt down on one knee. “Princess, the Emperor intends to let the Crown Prince succeed the Swallow King. He has already begun to ask the Internal Affairs Office to prepare for the title.”

“What? Following the throne of the Swallow King?” Imperial Concubine Yan frowned. She hurriedly turned her gaze to Xiao Xiwei and said, “Wei’er, what does he mean?”

Xiao Xiwei’s eyebrows gradually knitted together as she looked at Ye Zichen with a cold expression, “Eunuch Zhang, what else did he say?”

Ye raised his head and looked at Xiao Xiwei’s voice. “Eunuch Zhang said that before the Emperor wanted to grant the Crown Prince a marriage, the Duke of Lu and the concubine had been to the Chongde Palace.”

“Lu Haiyang.” Xiao Xiwei’s eyes narrowed, and a faint cold light flashed past. However, it quickly disappeared into the depths of his eyes. She raised her eyebrows and looked at Ye again. “Did you just say that the Emperor wants to grant the Crown Prince a marriage?”

Ye nodded his hand and then briefly recounted what had happened in Zi Chen Hall during the day in front of Xiao Xiwei.

Imperial Concubine Yan heard Ye Zichen’s words. The space between her eyebrows gradually formed a knot. The hand placed on the brocade quilt tightly clenched into a fist. Her sharp nails left a deep imprint on her skin. However, she did not seem to notice it at all.

“What exactly is he planning? Isn’t it him who held the position of the Monarch in one hand? Now, why should I use my Ye’er to restrain him? Ye’er is only a child who hasn’t even reached the full term yet! Does he really not want to read the old love at all?” Imperial Concubine Yan said as tears suddenly fell down her cheeks.

It wasn’t that she didn’t know that he was heartless, but now, Xizhi couldn’t threaten him anymore? Everything was as he wished. Why did he still involve her Ye’er? Ye’er, is he still an infant who doesn’t know anything? Didn’t he ever think that if he put Ye’er in that position, there would be so many hidden arrows waiting for Ye’er? He had already sacrificed his own son, could it be that he still wanted to harm her grandson now?

When he agreed to let her out of the palace and come to Chao An Temple, she was still a bit lucky. Perhaps he did not love her, but she was still different in his eyes. But now …

Haha …

She is the biggest fool in the world!

How could she believe that man had feelings for her! No, maybe he did. However, that was limited to her having nothing left. She could no longer threaten him. Only then would he’mercifully ‘give her a little bit of guilt and pitifulness. What was ridiculous was that she actually defended him in her heart over and over again because of this little bit of charity …

Thinking of this, she suddenly felt as if someone was constantly gouging out her chest with a sharp dagger. The heart-wrenching pain made her speechless. Only tears became the only exit she could open.

Not only did Imperial Concubine Yan feel despair, even Xiao Xiwei felt a chill in her heart.

This was an emperor!

Back then, in order to pave the way for Chu Yanzhi, he did not hesitate to abandon the other two sons. Now, the former Crown Prince Chu Jingzhi and Xi Zhi have finally made way for Chu Yanzhi. He is also afraid that the son that he raised by himself will threaten his status, so he dragged Ye’er in again to restrain Chu Yanzhi? Did he ever think about what this meant to Ye’er? Perhaps he had thought about it, but he didn’t care at all …