The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 203

Chapter 203 Be Crowned King of Ning
Seeing Xiao Xiwei’s figure disappear at the end of the corridor, Chu Yanzhi put away his thoughts and was about to leave when he suddenly saw a person standing not far away.

“Hai Yang, why are you here?” Chu Yanzhi looked at the person and smiled faintly.

Lu Haiyang walked over to Chu Yanzhi and bowed to him. Then, he smiled faintly and said, “Your Highness.”

In the strange atmosphere of Zi Chen Hall, there was more than one person who was suspicious than the Crown Prince, Chu Yan. Lu Haiyang naturally noticed that something was wrong. As soon as Princess Yan Xiao Xiwei left the table, the Crown Prince also took the opportunity to leave. He felt that something was wrong and followed her out.

“Did you drink too much and come to sober up?” Chu Yanzhi laughed.

Lu Haiyang curled his lips, “If, I said no.”

Chu Yanzhi put away the smile on his face and looked at Lu Haiyang indifferently without saying anything.

“Your Highness, do you really believe that woman’s words?” Lu Haiyang stared into Chu Yanzhi’s eyes and finally spoke.

It wasn’t that he couldn’t trust Chu Yanzhi, but that he couldn’t trust that woman Xiao Xiwei.

She quietly set up such a trap, and even he fell into it. This woman’s mind was too terrible. If she really had a dissent, leaving her by her side would be like hanging a sharp knife above her head.

“Hai Yang, I remember talking to you about this.” Chu Yanzhi’s expression gradually turned cold, and his expression became somewhat impatient.

Even if he was his best brother, he shouldn’t question his words again and again. He had his own ideas on how to treat Xiao Xiwei. It was not his turn to interrupt. He only needed to do his part.

“So, Your Highness is giving up your original plan for a woman?” Lu Haiyang raised his eyebrows and faced Chu Yanzhi’s gaze.

Chu Yanzhi looked at Lu Haiyang with his eyes. His left hand unconsciously stroked the jade ring on his thumb. The faint cold light on the ring made his dark eyes even more cold. “No, Chu Tianye … he must die.”

No matter how touching Xiao Xiwei’s conditions were, he would never allow anyone to threaten his status. Moreover … since she wanted to stand beside him so much that she could not even avenge Chu Xizhi, then what could a Chu Tianye be? He wanted to know if what she said was true …

If everything was as she had said, he would give her a supreme position and, of course, return her a child.

Lu Haiyang had no way of knowing Chu Yanzhi’s secret thoughts. However, after hearing Chu Yanzhi’s answer and knowing that he was not shaken by Xiao Xiwei’s words, he heaved a sigh of relief.

“Your Highness, although I don’t like to hear this, I have to say that Xiao Xiwei is like a dormant poisonous snake. As long as she doesn’t pay attention, she will be bitten by her poisonous fangs. The best way is to get rid of her roots, so as to avoid any future troubles.” Lu Haiyang stared at Chu Yan and said word by word.

“Hai Yang, I hope this is the last time you mention her in front of me!” Chu Yanzhi’s gaze was cold as he looked at Lu Haiyang. His handsome face seemed to be covered with a thin layer of ice. His face was clearly filled with a trace of displeasure. His voice squeezed out of his thin lips word by word, carrying an irresistible majesty. “This woman, this palace is going to be settled.” After saying that, he raised his foot and walked past Lu Haiyang indifferently.

After walking through the corridor and passing through the vertical flower gate, Xiao Xiwei finally stopped after confirming that Chu Yanzhi could not see it.

The moment she stopped, Hong Yu naturally stopped as well.

“Hong Yu, do you know why I brought you here?” Xiao Xiwei looked at Hong Yu. Although his gaze was still as clear as usual, the exhaustion inside could not be concealed.

Hong Yu raised her head to meet Xiao Xiwei, her eyes filled with faint worry and heartache, “Miss, don’t you think you are too risky now?”

Regarding Xiao Xiwei’s recent actions, Hong Yu only felt that her heart had reached her throat.

Every time she stepped on the cliff, one careless step would cause her to fall into the abyss. Regardless of whether it was the Emperor or the Crown Prince, it was simply unimaginable for an ordinary person to have such deep thoughts, but Miss was completely between the two of them. She was truly worried!

After so many years, Hong Yu had always been by Xiao Xiwei’s side. She had never spoken much, but she had always been thoughtful and trusted the most among Xiao Mianwei’s few maids. She was able to say such words to Xiao Xiwei today. It could be seen that she was really anxious.

Xiao Xi closed her eyes slightly, then looked up at the sky above her head, “I don’t know …”

However, she no longer had a choice.

Looking at Xiao Xi’s thin body, Hongyu’s nose turned slightly sour.

If it weren’t for the desperate situation, who would have taken such a risk?

At this point, the only thing she could do was stand firmly behind her.

Returning to the warmth pavilion, Chu Tianye had already drank his milk and was staring at Zi Yan and Bi Yun, who were beside his nurse. Xiao Xiwei walked over and picked up Chu Tianye, who had always smelled like milk. She looked around and found that there was someone missing from the room. “Aunt Ruo Su?”

“Princess.” Just as Xiao Xiwei finished speaking, Ruo Su’s voice sounded from behind her.

Xiao Xiwei turned around and saw Ruo Su walk in from outside. Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly smelled a faint fragrance of plum blossoms.

There was a plum tree in the courtyard not far from where she was talking to Chu Yanzhi.

“Auntie, where did you go?” Xiao Xiwei smiled as he looked at Ruo Su.

“This servant just accidentally knocked over the teacup and wet the corner of her clothes, so she went out to deal with it.” Ruo Su met Xiao Xiwei’s eyes and answered peacefully.

Xiao Xi lowered her head slightly and saw a puddle of water on Ruosu’s clothes.

By the time Xiao Xiwei returned to the banquet, the sky had gradually darkened.

In Zi Chen Hall, the monarchs and subjects were enjoying themselves. The Emperor was half-leaning on the throne, holding a wine cup in his hand, and his gaze was slightly smoky.

Zhang Shichang caught a glimpse of Xiao Xiwei walking in. He hurriedly whispered a few words into the Emperor’s ear. Immediately after, the Emperor sat up straight and swept his gaze towards Xiao Xiwei. “Is Tianye asleep?”

“No, I’m awake.” Xiao Xiwei walked over to the Emperor with Chu Tianye in his arms and blessed himself. He smiled and replied.

“Come, let me take a look.” The Emperor waved to Xiao Xiwei.

Xiao Xiwei pursed his lips and smiled. Then, he carried Chu Tianye to the throne and carefully handed the Chu Tianye in his arms to the Emperor.

The little man in his infancy drank his fill of wine and looked at the Emperor with a satisfied expression. He stared at the Emperor curiously with his dark and clear eyes.

The Emperor smiled, “Let alone Ye’er, this child is exactly the same as Xi Zhi when she was young.”

“According to this servant, this young heir looks a bit like you, Your Majesty.” Zhang Shichang said to the Emperor with a smile on his face.

“Is that so?” When the Emperor heard Zhang Shichang’s words, the smile on his face deepened. “Since that’s the case, then let’s decree.”

“Yes.” Zhang Shichang lowered his head and replied. Then, he took a step forward and took out an imperial edict from his sleeve and read out loudly, “Feng Tian Cheng, the Emperor’s edict says, ‘I ascended the throne when I was young. It has been dozens of years since I ascended the throne, but I feel heaven.’ This year, things are getting higher, but I have lost my beloved son. I feel pity for the only son Chu Tianye under his knee. He inherited the title and became king.”

Following Zhang Shichang’s words, everyone in Zi Chen Hall stood up and shouted Long live in unison.

Chu Yanzhi raised his eyes to look at Xiao Xiwei who was kneeling in front of the Emperor. He only saw the tassel pendant beside her ear lightly shaking, revealing half of her snow-white neck.

King Ning.

That’s a good title.

After receiving the decree, Xiao Xiwei carried Chu Tianye back to his seat guard.

Silk music sounded again, and the dancer gradually walked in.

With the sound of music, the surrounding congratulations rose and fell one after another.

“Sister-in-law, are you alright?” Chu Muzhi had already noticed that after Xiao Xiwei left, Chu Yanzhi also left. However, with his identity, it was not convenient to follow him. Therefore, as soon as Xiao Xiwei returned, he couldn’t wait to ask.

Xiao Xi smiled and said, “What do you think can happen? Rather than worrying about me, you should worry about yourself.”

“Me? What did I do?”

“What do you think about the marriage?” Xiao Xiwei looked at Chu Muzhi and said indifferently.

Although she had been back in the palace for several days, she had many spies around her. In order to avoid suspicion, she had never met Chu Muzhi before. On that day, Xiao Xiwei heard about the wedding from Ruo Su.

Seeing Xiao Xiwei mention this, Chu Mu’s face turned slightly red. “Sister-in-law, you, why did you suddenly mention this?”

Seeing Chu Muzhi’s expression, there was nothing that Xiao Xiwei did not understand. She just suddenly thought of Xichun, not knowing how sad she would be when she heard the news.

But in the end, love cannot be forced.

“Your Highness, do you think Miss Gu is sincere to you?” Xiao Xiwei sighed softly in her heart, but she still had to ask some questions.

“Sister-in-law, what are you suspecting?” Hearing Xiao Xiwei’s words, Chu Muzhi frowned.

On that day, Xiao Xiwei was not present, so she did not know the situation at that time. However, he could clearly see that if Gu Qingyou did not have any intentions towards him, she would already be the future Crown Princess.

Although Xiao Xiwei knew that Chu Mu was unhappy, he still had to say, “Your Highness, you should know that the Gu Clan is definitely not on our side. Even if Gu Qingyou is sincere to Your Highness, it is hard to guarantee that the Gu Clan will not use her for anything, right? Your Highness should be clear about this, right?”

Not only that, he had already thought about it dozens of times in his mind these past few days, but … when he received the purse that Gu Qingyou had entrusted to him, his heart couldn’t help but soften. He had always been alone, unfettered. Now that this person was worrying about him, he didn’t know if Xiao Xiwei could understand this feeling.

Seeing Chu Muzhi like this, how could Xiao Xiwei say anything else?

“Your Highness, can I see Miss Gu?”

Hearing this, Chu Muzhi raised his head and looked at Xiao Xiwei, “Sister-in-law …”

“I hope this Miss Gu is a smart person.” Xiao Xiwei lowered his head and looked at Chu Tianye in his arms.

To be able to propose at such an opportunity, this girl is definitely not a coward who can be bullied. Hopefully, she is sincere towards Chu Muzhi, not with ulterior motives …