The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 239

Chapter 239 She Can’t Gamble
The visitor was dressed in brown robes and had sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, but it shocked Zhang Shu. This was because this person was none other than Xiang Mingxuan, the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards, who had recently gained great fame in the capital and was trusted and trusted by the Emperor.

Why did he come to the Eastern Palace in the middle of the night?

“Ming Xuan, you’re here.” Seeing Xiang Mingxuan, the Crown Prince, Chu Yanzhi, quickly smiled. He stood up and personally welcomed him.

Xiang Mingxuan smiled at Chu Yanzhi’s gaze. Then, he turned to look at the chapters beside him. Seeing that his expression was filled with grief, indignation, and powerlessness, he suddenly understood the reason why Chu Yanzhi had suddenly sent someone to call him here.

So it was Mountain Knocking Tiger!

“This official does not know that His Highness is entertaining Lord Zhang. Otherwise, bring the two young masters together so that Lord Zhang and the two young masters and father can gather together.” Xiang Mingxuan raised his hand and bowed towards the Crown Prince, smiling.

Hearing Xiang Mingxuan’s words, the smile at the corner of Chu Yanzhi’s mouth immediately deepened a bit, and his pitch-black pupils were even floating with a faint cold light.

As expected of the top spot in the Golden Royal Palace.

Compared to the astonishment and admiration in Chu Yanzhi’s eyes, Zhang Shu’s eyes were filled with astonishment and shock. The reason for that was because Xiang Mingxuan’s words meant that he wanted to threaten his two sons! It must be known that the Emperor trusted Xiang Mingxuan, so he handed the Imperial Guards and Yan Yunwei over to him. However, who would have thought that the rising noble in the capital would actually be the Crown Prince’s people! Then his two sons …

Thinking of this, Zhang Shu’s heart felt incomparably cold, and he felt a chill coming from the cracks in his bones.

Seeing Zhang Shu’s pale face, a satisfied smile flashed across the corner of Chu Yanzhi’s lips. “That’s truly a pity. However, there is no rush to reunite for a while. In the future, there will be plenty of opportunities.”

Everyone had weaknesses and death acupoints, but now, he was firmly grabbing Zhang Shu’s death acupoint. Even if he didn’t care about the concubine sent by his wife to replace his daughter, Zhang Duo’er, he couldn’t possibly not care about his two biological sons.

Chu Lian, you think that you have played an excellent game of chess, but have you ever thought that I would be so profitable that I would even deal with you for this good game of chess?

“Yes, too.” Xiang Mingxuan nodded in agreement.

Zhang Shu raised his head and his gaze slowly slid past Xiang Mingxuan before finally landing on Chu Yanzhi.

Even if he was no longer willing to admit it, he had no choice but to admit that he had lost this round. It wasn’t just him, the Emperor also lost. They all underestimated the Crown Prince’s methods.

“How about this, wait until the fourth young miss and madam Zhang from Pyongyang receive a banquet for the Crown Prince in the Eastern Palace. Isn’t this more lively?” Xiang Mingxuan smiled.

“Yes, too.” Chu Yanzhi smiled and nodded. Then, he turned his gaze to Zhang Shu and said, “I wonder, what does father-in-law think?”

Zhang Shu looked at Chu Yanzhi. A moment later, he weakly lowered his head and said, “Everything … depends on the Crown Prince’s Palace.”

What else could he say. Chu Yanzhi even knew that he had sent Duo’er to Pyongyang. Presumably, Duo’er was in his hands at this moment. Now that his three children were in the hands of the Crown Prince, what could he do if he didn’t want to?

Looking at Zhang Shu’s dejected expression, Chu Yanzhi and Xiang Mingxuan exchanged a glance. The smile on the corner of their lips grew deeper and deeper.

Since he had already laid out this net, then Zhang Shu was the fish in his net. No matter how fast he jumped, no matter how unwilling he was, he would only struggle to the death.

However, since he had already given him a fierce slap, he had to give him another sweet date to eat.

“General Zhang, don’t worry. After I ascend to the throne, I will personally bestow marriage upon Fourth Miss Zhang as you and your wife wish. I will make a good marriage. I will definitely not beat up the mandarin ducks.” Chu Yanzhi looked at Zhang Shu and smiled.

Back then, the reason why Zhang Shu was so stiff and found an unrecognized concubine daughter to replace Zhang Duo’er and marry him was because Zhang Duo’er already had a sweetheart and had the blood of that person. His father Emperor must have found out about this as well, so he decided to give such a decree, forcing Zhang Shu to have no choice but to find someone to replace him.

Zhang Shu looked up at Chu Yan with difficulty.

This was originally an extremely secret matter. Originally, they thought that others did not know about it, but they never thought that the so-called secret was just their wishful thinking …

Outside the Eastern Palace, a small sedan chair stopped and waited there early in the morning. As soon as Xiang Mingxuan came out, someone immediately lifted the curtain of the sedan chair. He raised his foot and was about to go up when a pair of hands blocked his path.

“What, General Zhang has something else to do?” Xiang Mingxuan raised his eyes and looked at Zhang Shu with a smile.

“I just feel that Lord Xiang is worthy of being the number one scholar in the Golden Royal Palace who was personally praised by the Emperor. This old man is truly ashamed of his inferiority!” Zhang Shu, who had recovered from his shock, coldly looked at Xiang Mingxuan and said.

Although he wasn’t in the capital, he had long heard of Xiang Mingxuan. Because he wanted to take care of his mother’s illness, he was willing to do a little editing in the Academy. Back then, when Uncle Ping An knew that he was a drifter of bone blood, he repeatedly came to admit him back, but he did not hesitate to refuse. He thought that a person like him should be an honest man, and should not be scheming in such a way that he would stir up trouble in the position of power and seize the inheritance of the clan. However, he never expected that he would be mistaken!

Hearing Zhang Shu’s mockery, Xiang Mingxuan smiled and said indifferently, “Is General Zhang blaming Xiaoguan?”

“I don’t dare! You are a great celebrity in the eyes of His Majesty the Emperor. But now, it seems that you are not the only one. How dare I blame Lord Xiang?” Zhang Shu glanced coldly at Xiang Mingxuan and then sneered, “But Chang Yan is right. I wish that Lord Xiang would never agree to this.” With that, he stroked his sleeves and turned around to leave.

Looking at Zhang Shu’s back, Xiang Mingxuan could not help but hold the corner of his mouth, shake his head, and then bend down to get on the sedan chair.

West of the city.

Hot Springs Manor.

When Xiao Xiwei entered, Chu Xizhi was placing the letter in his hand on the candlelight when a flame suddenly burst forth. “Xizhi, this is …”

The letter in his hand was completely destroyed by the candlelight. Only then did Chu Xizhi turn around and say, “It’s a letter from Mingxuan.” As he spoke, he walked towards Xiao Xiwei and extended his hand to support her. The two of them walked to the couch and sat down together.

“Lord Xiang?” Xiao Xi frowned slightly.

There were only a few people in the capital who knew of Chu Xizhi’s movements, but other than Qin King Chu Muzhi, who had already left the capital, the only person who could deliver the letter to Chu Xizhi was Xiang Mingxuan. However, he had never sent a single word to Xi Zhi in such a long time. Now that he had suddenly handed over a letter, could it be that Chu Yanzhi had made such a big commotion?

Could it be …

“Could something have happened to the Emperor?” Xiao Xiwei looked at Chu Xizhi worriedly.

Seeing Xiao Xiwei’s worried expression, Chu Xizhi couldn’t help but laugh. He reached out to hold Xiao Xiwei’s slender fingertips and said with a smile, “Where are you going?” “Although Chu Yanzhi did indeed do something to that pill, he will not take the life of our good father now. He does not care about father and son’s affection. If he wants to sit firmly on the throne, it is impossible for him to get the support of the monarchs and subjects right now.”

Even if Chu Yanzhi really wanted to take the Emperor’s life, he had to take it slowly. No one could be suspicious, especially since the situation in the northwest was still unclear.

Hearing Chu Xizhi’s words, Xiao Xiwei thought that although Chu Yanzhi was not a patient person, he was not a reckless person. Moreover, the Emperor’s body had always been tough. If something happened suddenly, anyone would suspect him. Now was indeed not the time to make a move.

“Then what exactly did he say in his letter?”

Chu Xi smiled and blinked at Xiao Xi. He smiled and spat out two words, “Number of chapters.”

“Number of chapters?” Xiao Xi raised her eyebrows slightly. “Don’t tell me you want to tell me that Chu Yanzhi also knew about that?”

Chu Xizhi curled his lips and reached out to pour himself a cup of tea. He lowered his head and gently took a sip. Only then did he say with a smile, “Not only did he know, he even used this matter to quietly grasp the number of chapters.”

“What?” Xiao Xiwei’s eyelids twitched, but he suddenly caught a glimpse of Chu Xizhi’s still calm expression. He couldn’t help but frown, “Your expression …”

Zhang Shu’s two sons were in Yan Yunwei’s hands, which was equivalent to Xiang Mingxuan’s.

Chu Yanzhi thought that he had grasped Zhang Shu’s weakness, but he didn’t know that it was the mantis mending the cicada, and the yellow sparrow was behind him. As long as Chu Yanzhi used the number of chapters, he would be able to take advantage of this opportunity to counter-attack him.

“I know what madam is thinking, but right now, we don’t know if this car” JU “is willing to be used by us.” Chu Xizhi held the teacup in his hand and unconsciously rubbed the porcelain cup with his index finger.

Xiao Xiwei originally wanted to say, didn’t Xiang Mingxuan hold Zhang Shu’s two sons? But on second thought, if Zhang Shu’s son was really used to threaten him, then what was the difference between them and Chu Yanzhi?

“Then have you figured out how to convince him?” Xiao Xiwei said.

Chu Xi smiled, “Madam, did you know that Xiang Mingxuan also said something in the letter?”

“Oh, what is it?”

“He said that after leaving the Eastern Palace, Zhang Shu gave him a good laugh.”

“No matter who is threatened like this, I’m afraid they won’t be able to put in a good word.” Xiao Xiwei said nonchalantly.

He didn’t want to. Hearing Xiao Xiwei’s words, Chu Xizhi smiled. “It’s not that Zhang Shu was ridiculing Xiang Mingxuan, but in reality, the person he really wanted to target was someone else, right?”

“You mean Chu Yanzhi?”

‘”Zhang Shu has been in charge of the Divine Policy Camp for so many years and has always been trusted by my suspicious Royal Father. Being upright is the most important thing. In his eyes, the Crown Prince’s actions are a bit too dirty. It would be disgraceful to him. Therefore, even though the Crown Prince has taken hold of the weak spots and has to obey his orders, I’m afraid he might not be happy in his heart.”

After hearing Chu Xizhi’s words, Xiao Xiwei couldn’t help but smile, “It seems that you have already thought of something.”

Chu Xi smiled and looked at Xiao Xiwei warmly. “Those who know me, madam also. I plan to send General Zhang off tomorrow.”

Xiao Xiwei was about to drink tea when she heard Chu Xizhi’s words. She shook her hand and almost swept the teacup on the table to the ground. “You, what did you say? Are you going to see Zhang Shu? Are you crazy?”

Don’t tell me he doesn’t know who he is right now, in case he is exposed …

She didn’t dare to imagine what would happen next.

“Wei’er, don’t get excited.” Chu Xizhi hurriedly held Xiao Xiwei’s hand that was placed on the table.

“I cherish it. I don’t think this is the best time for you to see the chapters.” Xiao Xi looked at Chu Xizhi and said with a heavy expression.

So what if Zhang Shu was dissatisfied with Chu Yan? What if he doesn’t want to be on their side? What if he accidentally spreads the news that Xizhi is still alive?

She didn’t dare to bet!

Because, this matter was related to cherishing it! About her husband! About her lover!

She can’t gamble!

I can’t afford to gamble!