The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 45

Chapter 045 Marriage Granted On Qixi
When Chu Yanzhi saw the half of the jade pendant tied to Xiao Xile’s body clearly, his eyes sank and he looked sharply at Xiao Xiwei.

“Drunk, don’t talk nonsense. Fourth Emperor Brother’s jade pendant is clearly tied to his waist.” Chu Xizhi smiled as he shook his folding fan.

As Chu Xizhi spoke, everyone’s gazes turned towards Chu Yanzhi. It was fine for others to be so far away, but the Emperor and the two noble imperial concubines who were sitting on the high seat saw the jade pendant tied to Chu Yanzhi’s body. It was exactly the same as the one tied to Xiao Xile’s body.

“What’s going on?” The Emperor looked at Chu Yanzhi with his eyes wide open.

Chu Yanzhi looked at Xiao Xiwei, who seemed to be indifferent and aloof. A burst of anger suddenly arose in his chest, but he had no choice but to stand up. “Father, there are many similar jade pendants in this world. Third Miss Xiao’s jade pendant is only a little similar to my son’s.”

“But why do I feel that Fourth Emperor Brother’s jade pendant and Third Miss Xiao’s jade pendant are a pair?” Eighth Prince Chu Muzhi said with a meaningful smile.

Chu Yan’s face sank, “Eighth Brother, don’t speak nonsense.”

“Do you want to ask Third Miss Xiao about this nonsense?” Chu Mu smiled and looked at Xiao Xi Le. “Miss Xiao San, may I ask where your jade pendant came from?”

Xiao Xile’s face turned deathly pale.

What did she say? Said the jade pendant was picked up? She picked up someone else’s jade pendant and hung it on herself? If this were to spread out, her entire life would probably be ruined!

The more she didn’t say anything, the more suspicious everyone became.

Could it be that Xiao Xile’s jade pendant was really the same as the Eighth Prince’s jade pendant? In that case, Xiao Xile’s relationship with the Fourth Prince would be truly inquisitive.

“Why isn’t Third Miss Xiao speaking? Could it be that the origin of this jade pendant isn’t easy to tell?” Seeing that Xiao Xile was silent for a long time, the smile at the corner of Chu Mu’s lips grew wider.

Chu Muzhi forced Xiao Xile into a deep abyss step by step. She twisted her handkerchief with both hands and subconsciously looked at Chu Yanzhi.

At this glance, Chu Muzhi immediately laughed loudly, “Fourth Emperor Brother, a gentleman with a graceful and graceful woman is a good match. It’s not a shameful thing to be happy with each other. What’s there to deny? It just so happens that today is Qixi. Why don’t you ask Father Emperor for a favor to promote this good story?”

Chu Yanzhi’s expression instantly became extremely ugly.

“If it’s really as Mu’er said, then it’s indeed a good story. However, although Yan’er’s jade pendant is exquisite, it doesn’t use much materials and the craftsmanship isn’t complicated. Perhaps the craftsmen will make a few more identical ones. Don’t make a joke of the good story.” Imperial Concubine Shen said with a smile on Yan Yan’s face.

“Mother is absolutely right. However, I’ve always heard that Fourth Emperor Brother’s jade pendant is a pair, but I’ve never been lucky enough to see another one. I wonder if Fourth Emperor Brother can take out another one for me to see, so that I can broaden my horizons.” Chu Muzhi smiled again.

Chu Yanzhi felt that someone had stuffed a huge rock into his chest, blocking him from breathing.

He never imagined that she would actually tell him that Yan Yan had deceived the jade pendant from his hand and gave it to Xiao Xile, and set up a trap to wait for him here! How dare he do this to him!

Xiao Xiwei! You’re really good!

“I accidentally lost the other jade pendant. Second Miss Xiao should be able to testify on my behalf. At that time, I asked Miss Xiao to look for it for me.”

This was going to drag her into the water.

Xiao Xi faintly smiled, “Your Highness did tell this subject that your jade pendant has been dropped. However, this subject did not know that the jade pendant that Your Highness dropped was actually her sister’s jade pendant.” After saying that, she turned to look at Xiao Xile and said, “Sister, just now you personally told me that this jade pendant is yours, right?”

Xiao Xile’s face turned pale and she pursed her lips, not knowing how to reply.

It was all the fault of the damned Xiao Xiwei. If it wasn’t for her words, why would she say that the jade pendant was hers? If it wasn’t for her, everything in front of her wouldn’t have happened at all. What should we do now? What should we do now?

“What a coincidence. The jade pendant dropped by Fourth Emperor Brother was just picked up by Third Miss Xiao. Third Miss Xiao even said with certainty that it was hers and hung it on her body openly for others to see.” Chu Muzhi interrupted with a faint smile.

Yes! If this jade pendant was really picked up by Xiao Xi Le, how could she dare to say with certainty that it was hers and even hung it openly on her body? Wasn’t she afraid that others would discover it?

“Haven’t the Eighth Emperor Brother heard that there are many coincidences between him and the mortal world every year, and there are already many coincidences between him and the mortal world?” Chu Xizhi shook his folding fan and smiled.

“Brother Seventh Emperor still has a lot of knowledge.” Chu Muzhi nodded in agreement. He turned to look at Chu Yanzhi and said, “Brother Fourth Emperor, according to what I said, you should admit it!” That old madam’s birthday banquet was just a misunderstanding, so why should Fourth Brother take it to heart? Besides, Third Miss Xiao was not an idiot. The dignified Fourth Prince did not like it, but rather liked a destitute disciple without any fame. Anyone with good eyesight could tell that the Li Clan had deliberately taken advantage of this opportunity to set up a loyal and courageous Marquis Mansion. “Don’t be angry, Fourth Brother.”

His words clearly confirmed that Chu Yanzhi and Xiao Xile were happy with each other. The reason why he didn’t admit it was because of what happened at the Matriarch’s birthday banquet and Xiao Xile’s anger.

“So that’s how it is, or did the Eighth Emperor Brother see through it thoroughly?” Chu Xizhi closed his fan and nodded in agreement, “Speaking of which, I remember that Miss Xiao San followed Old Madam Jun to the temple to offer incense. She encountered bandits halfway. It was precisely Fourth Emperor Brother who saved her. I presume that fate will fall after that!”

Seeing the two brothers singing together, Xiao Xiwei couldn’t help but twitch.

The eighth prince, Chu Muzhi, and the birth mother of the fourth prince, Chu Yanzhi, were both palace maids. However, Chu Muzhi’s birth mother was a personal palace maid beside Consort Yan. After giving birth to Chu Mu, she did not die of illness. Thus, Chu Muzhi had always grown up beside Consort Yan. He was about the same age as Chu Xizhi, and he grew up together, so he naturally had deep feelings for Chu Xizhi.

“Your Majesty, this child Yan’er’s skin is thin. Actually, what’s wrong? When your father was your age, he already had a Crown Prince.” Imperial Concubine Shen smiled.

Things had already reached this point, so there was no turning back.

Even if he wanted to deny it, it would be useless.

“Mother Concubine is right.”

“Your Majesty, today is Qixi. Why don’t we fulfill the wish of these lovers?” Consort Shen pursed her lips and smiled.

To Consort Shen, it was no different for Chu Yanzhi to marry Xiao Xiwei or Xiao Xile. They were the daughters-in-law of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, and they would also be able to help the Crown Prince ascend to the throne in the future. However, it was very different for Chu Yanzhi. Although Xiao Xiwei and Xiao Xile were both the daughter of the first wife of the Marquis of Loyalty, compared to Xiao Xile, Xiao Xiwei had an uncle who was richer than anyone else in the world. Marrying her was equivalent to marrying a treasury.

But now …

Chu Yanzhi’s cold gaze swept across Xiao Xiwei’s face.

She actually refused him again and again, and even used this method! Xiao Xiwei, one day, I will definitely make you regret what you did today!

His Majesty’s slender eyes swept across the crowd. Finally, he stopped on Xiao Yan’s body for a while. Finally, his calm voice slowly sounded, “Pass on my decree and grant the marriage to the Third Miss and Fourth Prince of the Marquis Manor.”

“Your son thanks Father Emperor.” Chu Yanzhi saluted.

Only then did Xiao Xile wake up from her panic.

The emperor gave her and the fourth prince a marriage!

“Your Majesty, thank you.” Xiao Xile was both shocked and happy as she knelt on the ground.

Xiao Yan frowned slightly. He couldn’t bring Xiao Xiyang, Xiao Xiwei, and Xiao Xichun to kneel on the ground to thank him, but he found that his back was wet.

He never thought that Xi Le would actually get mixed up with the fourth prince. The Emperor’s gaze just now had truly shocked him. Would the Emperor think that he was obedient and disobedient?

“Royal Father, you’ve even pointed out such a beautiful woman for Brother Fourth Emperor. That son and daughter-in-law shouldn’t be too biased! Mother Concubine has always wanted to find an obedient daughter-in-law to take care of me!” Chu Xizhi stood up and smiled.

Xiao Xiwei’s eyelids twitched unconsciously.

“What’s wrong? Whose girl do you have your eyes on?” A rare smile appeared on the Emperor’s face when he saw his most beloved son.

“Didn’t Father Emperor know what to ask?” Chu Xizhi smiled.

The Emperor’s eyes moved and he smiled, “Then do you know if the girl likes you?”

“That’s right.” Chu Xizhi nodded thoughtfully. Then, he took a few steps in front of Xiao Xiwei and raised the corner of his mouth with a bright smile. “Second Miss Xiao, does my father like me?”

‘”Bang!” Xiao Xiwei felt as if a firework exploded in his mind. His snow-white cheeks were quickly dyed red, and his mind was buzzing. He could not recover from it for a long time.

He, what did he just say?

Not only Xiao Xiwei, most of the people at the banquet were shocked!

At the banquet, the young ladies who hadn’t left the pavilion looked at Chu Xizhi’s soul-stirring eyes, revealing tenderness and doting that made everyone envious and jealous. Amidst the envious jealousy, there was only a dark and bright eye, deep and cold.

It turned out that she had chosen him!

No wonder she refused him so resolutely!

Xiao Xiwei, it turns out that the person you had your eyes on early in the morning was Chu Xizhi!

“If you don’t say anything, I’ll just take it as your acquiescence.” Chu Xi smiled. Then, he took out a white jade lotus flower from his sleeve and inserted it into her temples as if nothing had happened. Finally, he raised his eyebrows and smiled as he looked at the emperor on the high seat. “Alright, Father, you can marry him now.”

“Nonsense, she hasn’t spoken yet.” Imperial Concubine Yan looked at Chu Xi with a reproachful gaze. Then, she looked at Xiao Xiwei gently and said, “Miss Xiao, are you willing to marry Xizhi?”

Xiao Xiwei blushed even more.

His heart was filled with joy and apprehension.

“Xiwei, you don’t want to resist your fingers and refuse to marry, do you?” The corners of Chu Xizhi’s lips curled up.

“No.” Xiao Xiwei slowly raised her head, her clear eyes staring straight into Chu Xizhi’s eyes. The smile on her lips blossomed like a lotus flower, “I am willing.”

Looking at the smile on Xiao Xiwei’s lips, Chu Yanzhi’s eyes were as cold as snow in winter.

She was willing!

She actually agreed to Chu Xizhi’s proposal without hesitation!

Chu Yanzhi’s chest suddenly burned with rage!

Xiao Xiwei, one day I will make you regret your choice today! ! !