The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 201
Chapter 201 Ask a Tiger for Its Skin
The emperor stared at the woman in front of him, his pitch-black eyes flashing with a cold light. After a long time, a smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his cold lips. “Xiao Xiwei, do you know what a smart person is most taboo about?” At this point, the Emperor’s gaze suddenly turned cold. “I thought I could read other people’s minds.”
“Father Emperor is right, but does Father Emperor think that this son has a second path to take?” Xiao Xiwei fearlessly faced the Emperor’s gaze, and a cold smile appeared on the corner of his lips. “This son doesn’t want Tian Ye to become the second Xizhi!”
Hearing that name coming out of Xiao Xiwei’s mouth again, the emperor’s dark eyes flashed with a sinister cold light. His voice was as cold as if it came from hell. “Do you really think that I don’t dare to touch you anymore?”
Hearing the emperor’s words, Xiao Xi smiled bitterly and said in a hoarse voice, “How dare I think so? However, if I really have no way out, then it’s not impossible for me to risk my life!”
“Fighting to the death? Do you think Zhongyong Marquis Mansion and the Chen Clan will fight to the death for you?” The Emperor said coldly.
“Father Emperor might be able to give it a try.” Xiao Xi slightly faced the Emperor’s oppressive gaze, and the corner of his mouth slowly curved into a clear arc.
The Emperor stared into Xiao Xiwei’s eyes and did not speak for a long time.
These eyes were too clear and firm, not even the slightest bit of panic or hesitation.
He knew that she was confident that she would dare to say these words in front of him.
The Chen Clan is known as the richest merchant in Jiangnan. The shops under their name are all over Great Vietnam, and they also have business relations with the Western Regions. Xiao Xiwei’s direct brother, Xiao Xiyang, holds a hundred thousand elite soldiers in Wu City. Outside Wu City, there is Xi Liang eyeing him covetously. If they really had no choice but to rebel, at that time, when the city gates of Wu City were opened, then Da Yue would probably be in a precarious situation.
Even if he didn’t want to admit it, he had to admit that she had won.
He really couldn’t touch her now, because the price he had to pay after touching her was too great, he couldn’t afford to gamble.
“Why should I believe you?” The Emperor stared coldly at Xiao Xi and said.
Since she has to collude with the idea of west cool, then, don’t know when to really implement the idea.
“Of course, Father Emperor can trust me, because I don’t want to be in the hands of Xi Liang even more than you.” Xiao Xiwei stared into the Emperor’s eyes and said word by word.
The Emperor’s eyes suddenly opened, and an incredulous light flashed across his pitch-black eyes.
What! She actually wanted to support Chu Tianye!
“You’re crazy.” The Emperor stared at Xiao Xiwei, his pitch-black eyes shining with a cold light, deep and cold.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Xiwei smiled when he heard the Emperor’s words.
At first, the corner of her mouth was only hooked, but gradually, she laughed out loud. Her laughter carried a bit of arrogance but also mixed with countless heartache.
“Yes, son is crazy. But what did I say wrong? Didn’t Father Emperor create an illusion for Xizhi that he wanted to help him become a Monarch? Weren’t you the one who pulled Tian Ye into the whirlpool that the Savage Monarch fought for? Have we ever had a choice? In the end, all of this is your own choice, father. Your son is just unwilling to let his husband and son become pawns that you can manipulate! Moreover … Father, don’t you think that you owe Xizhi this? “Since Xizhi is already dead, then it should be repaid to Tian Ye.”
The Emperor looked at Xiao Xiwei, and the sinister look in his eyes grew deeper and deeper.
Looking into the Emperor’s eyes, Xiao Xiwei suddenly smiled, “Besides, isn’t this just what Father Emperor wants?”
She knew that her actions were akin to seeking the skin of a tiger, but at this point, she no longer had a choice.
Hearing Xiao Xiwei’s words, the gloominess in the Emperor’s eyes disappeared. He curled his lips slightly and said, “If you have already said this, then what else can I say?”
“In that case, thank you, Father Emperor, for fulfilling your wish.” Xiao Xiwei took two steps back and bowed to the Emperor.
The Emperor looked at Xiao Xi and smiled. “You are thanking the wrong person. I have no intention of fulfilling your wish.”
“This son believes that Father Emperor will fulfill this son’s wish.” Xiao Xiwei lowered his eyes, and the corners of his lips still maintained a gentle and proper smile.
The Emperor’s eyes narrowed, and he couldn’t help but look up at the woman in front of him.
“Your Majesty.” At this time, Zhang Shichang suddenly bowed and walked in. He walked to the Emperor and bowed before continuing, “Your Majesty, the ministers have already arrived at Zi Chen Palace. Do you think you have set up Zi Chen Palace?”
As if he hadn’t heard Zhang Shichang’s words, the Emperor’s dark eyes were still firmly locked onto Xiao Xiwei’s body.
Xiao Xiwei smiled and remained calm under the Emperor’s gaze.
Zhang Shichang looked at the two people in the hall and felt a strange atmosphere surging in the hall.
“Drive.” Finally, the Emperor withdrew his gaze from examining Xiao Xiwei and strode past her, bringing with him a cold breeze.
Xiao Xi blessed her slightly and slowly raised her head. Suddenly, she felt an icy chill on her back.
No matter what, she still passed this trial. As for the future …
Since he had already taken this step, what else did he want to do in the future? Since the heavens had allowed her to live a new life, she would never allow anyone else to manipulate her fate!
Absolutely not!
Zi Chen Palace was already filled with people.
The Emperor walked in front, while Xiao Huan held King Yan Crown Prince Chu Tianye and followed behind him.
“Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!” Everyone stood up and saluted.
The Emperor walked to the throne with a cold expression and sat down. Then, he waved his hand and said in a low voice in the hall, “All of you, level up.”
Xiao Xiwei followed the crowd and stood up. Then, he carried Chu Tianye to the empty seat under the Emperor and sat down. Beside her sat Chu Muzhi, while the one sitting opposite her was Crown Prince Chu Yanzhi.
Everyone took their seats. Normally, the banquet would begin, but the emperor on the throne was half-leaning on the chair without saying a word. His expression was extremely cold, and he could not find a trace of a smile on his face.
In Great Yue, the royal relatives held a hundred-day banquet, but the Emperor suddenly wanted to host a full moon banquet for Prince King Yan. During that time, news came from the Internal Affairs Department that the Emperor wanted to make Prince King Yan a prince. Thinking back to the recent situation in the court, it was not difficult for a tactful person to guess that the Emperor intended to praise Prince King Yan to the throne. Therefore, this Full Moon Banquet did not attract the attention of everyone, but it could also be said to be eye-catching. However, no one expected that the Emperor would remain silent with a cold face the moment he entered Zi Chen Palace.
For a time, no one dared to speak in Zi Chen Hall. The smile that had just piled up on their faces disappeared without a trace. Everyone was secretly guessing in their hearts what had happened.
“Sister-in-law, what’s going on?” Chu Muzhi picked up the wine cup in front of him and pretended to drink while whispering to Xiao Xiwei.
Xiao Xiwei lowered his head and looked at Chu Tianye, who was sleeping soundly in his arms. He smiled and did not say anything.
Chu Yanzhi looked at the unusual Emperor. Finally, he slowly shifted his gaze to Xiao Xiwei.
He was very curious about what she had said in front of his father, so much so that his scheming father actually had a cold face in front of everyone at the Full Moon Banquet.
Just as everyone was speculating, a series of baby cries suddenly sounded.
“Tian Ye, be good, don’t cry, don’t cry.” Xiao Xiwei raised her hand and shook Chu Tianye as she gently advised him.
The little man in his arms was still crying non-stop.
Xiao Xiwei frowned in embarrassment. She hugged Xiao Xiwei and stood up. She apologetically blessed the Emperor, “Father, Tian Ye may be hungry. Do you think I should take him down to drink milk first?”
When the Emperor, who had been leaning on the throne with a cold face, heard Xiao Xiwei’s voice, he finally raised his eyes to look at her. When he touched Xiao Xiwei’s smiling eyes, the gloominess in the Emperor’s eyes instantly disappeared without a trace. He smiled and waved his hand at Xiao Xiwei with a pleasant expression, “Go.”
“Yes.” Xiao Xiwei smiled and blessed the Emperor. Then, he carried Chu Tianye, who was still crying, out.
After leaving Zi Chen Palace, Xiao Xiwei carried Chu Tianye to the warmth pavilion beside Zi Chen Palace. There, Chu Tianye’s nurse had already been waiting there.
Just as he handed Chu Tianye over to his nurse, a young palace maid walked in from outside the door.
“Princess, Your Highness the Crown Prince, please welcome me.”
Looking at the palace maid’s eyes and hearing her Highness, Zi Yan’s expression tightened and she subconsciously took a step towards Xiao Xiwei.
“Zi Yan, you, Ruo Su, and Bi Yun are here to guard Ye’er. Hong Yu, let’s go.” Xiao Xi looked at Zi Yan lightly and said.
Zi Yan originally wanted to say something, but seeing Xiao Xiwei’s cold gaze, she swallowed her words back to her lips.
At this moment, Chu Yanzhi was leaning against the garden pillar beside Zi Chen Hall, his eyes slightly closed. At the banquet just now, the ministers all rushed to toast and drank a few more drinks. Originally, they felt nothing, but now that the cold wind blew, they suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.
Suddenly, a string of tiny steps sounded.
Chu Yanzhi turned around and saw a person walk over from behind the palace maid. Light purple embroidered moon dress, embroidered with the dark patterns of roses at the hem of the skirt, wearing a silver embroidered red red plum fox fur cloak, the loop of fluff around his neck made the snow-white delicate face look even more beautiful and beautiful.
“Your Highness.” A gentle voice suddenly sounded.
Chu Yan was stunned. Only then did he realize that he was absent-minded. He stood up and discovered that the palace maid leading Xiao Xiwei had already left. The girl named Hong Yu beside Xiao Xiwei also stood ten feet away from them.
“You’re here.”
Xiao Xi faintly smiled, his brows and eyes extremely calm. “How dare I not come if the Crown Prince comes down to invite me?”
Perhaps this was the first time he saw her put down her guard in front of him, Chu Yanzhi couldn’t help but smile, “I don’t know, Wei’er, when did you actually listen to me like this? Hmm?” As he spoke, he leaned towards Xiao Xiwei and reached out his hand to intimately support the green silk beside Xiao Xiwei’s ear.
Xiao Xi slightly lowered her head and avoided Chu Yanzhi’s touch without a trace. The corner of her lips curved into a faint smile. Her exquisite willow eyebrows slightly raised, and her voice was tactful, “Your Highness doesn’t like it?”
Chu Yanzhi had never seen Xiao Xiwei treat him so gently. For a moment, he felt his chest swing. It was as if someone was holding a feather and gently brushing his heart. A numb feeling rushed straight into his brain. He couldn’t help but lower his head to kiss Xiao Xiwei’s face …
“Are you here to ask me what I said to the Emperor in the Song De Palace?” Xiao Xiwei suddenly raised his head, his clear eyes rippling with light as he looked at Chu Yanzhi.
Chu Yan was stunned for a moment, then he raised his head and said, “What, are you willing to tell me?”
A gentle smile rippled out from the corner of Xiao Xiwei’s lips. “Since I chose to gamble with His Highness the Crown Prince, then before His Highness the Crown Prince breaks the agreement, I will naturally abide by the agreement and will not dare to deceive His Highness.” At this point, Xiao Xi paused slightly and his smile became even more charming. “I just don’t know, does His Highness believe what I said, or does he not believe it?”
