The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 58

Chapter 058 Contest Of Chiefs
Under the refraction of the sunlight, the cold tip of the sword emitted a dazzling light.

Xiao Xiwei subconsciously closed his eyes.

“Wei’er” Chu Xizhi shouted and rushed towards Xiao Xiwei.

Helplessly, the speed of that sword was truly too fast.

Just as the tip of the sword was about to pierce into her chest, Chu Muzhi suddenly reached out and pushed her hard.

Xiao Xiwei fell to the ground dejectedly.

The blade of the sword brushed past Chu Muzhi’s arm and stabbed straight into the wooden fence behind him.

“Xiwei, how are you? Are you hurt? Where are you hurt? Let me see, Imperial doctor! Hurry up and pass on to Imperial doctor!” Chu Xi lifted Xiao Xiwei who had fallen to the ground and picked her up. Looking at her pale face caused by fear, his heart ached to the point of death.

Looking at Chu Xizhi’s distressed and anxious face and listening to his familiar voice, Xiao Xiwei gradually regained her composure. “Your Highness, I… I’m fine.”

“Are you really alright?” Chu Xizhi looked at Xiao Xiwei worriedly.

Xiao Xiwei nodded.

“I say, Royal Brother, can you look at other people as well?” Beside him, Chu Mu placed one of his hands on his injured arm. Bright red blood continuously flowed out from between his fingers, causing him to gasp in pain.

After confirming that Xiao Xiwei was not injured, Chu Xizhi stood up and looked at Chu Muzhi, saying, “You are a grown man, what is this injury worth?” Although he said this, he still took out the medicine bottle he had brought with him and sprinkled a lot of white powder on Chu Muzhi’s wound.

‘Hiss’ Chu Muzhi was so painful that he sucked out a breath.

“Who has a handkerchief?” After applying the medicine, Chu Xizhi raised his eyes and said.

“I.”

“I.”

Xiao Xiwei and Xiao Xichun said at the same time.

Chu Xizhi looked back at Xiao Xiwei with displeasure, then turned to look at Xiao Xichun and said, “Fourth Miss, can I borrow your handkerchief for a moment?”

Xiao Xichun nodded and carefully handed his handkerchief to Chu Xizhi.

Chu Xizhi took the handkerchief and bandaged it for Chu Muzhi in a few seconds. “Alright, it’s fine.”

“That’s good? You don’t need to invite Imperial doctor to take a look?” Chu Muzhi frowned.

“Just this small injury, what are you looking at, Imperial doctor!” Chu Xizhi glanced sideways at Chu Mu.

“What do you mean by this little injury?” Chu Mu’s Qi knot.

Just now, who was shouting loudly over there, too much of a doctor? Why don’t you pass it on to the imperial physician! If the one who dared to be injured wasn’t his wife, then it didn’t matter to him! No matter what, he was still his own brother! Wasn’t this mind too biased?

“Your Majesty has arrived” At this moment, a shrill voice sounded. Along with this voice, everyone slowly walked over with a dragon carriage.

“Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!”

Everyone bowed and shouted loudly.

“Flat up.” The Emperor raised his hand and supported the Great Eunuch Zhang Shichang’s subordinate, the Dragon Carriage.

“Why is Father Emperor free to come to the Martial Guard Camp today?” The Crown Prince stepped forward and said carefully.

“I heard that the Martial Guard Camp is holding a martial examination today. Coincidentally, our batch of disciples are tired, so I came out to join in the fun.” When the Emperor said this, his dignified gaze swept across the crowd. “What, is the competition over?”

“Your Majesty, the competition is not over yet.” General Zhou, who was in charge of the martial examination, hurriedly stepped forward.

“Then why are you all gathered together?” The Emperor frowned.

“This … this is because something unexpected happened just now.” General Zhou answered in cold sweat.

After presiding over so many martial examinations, the two princes had to take part in this battle, and they had to fight each other. This was good. He accidentally injured the eighth prince who was watching from below the stage. If the Emperor were to pursue this matter, he would probably not be able to afford to offend him this time.

“Accident? What accident?”

“Royal Father, it’s actually nothing. Fourth and Seventh Brothers came to the court with great effort to participate in the Martial Guard Camp’s competition. In the end, they accidentally flew out and accidentally injured Eighth Brother’s arm.” The Crown Prince hurriedly stepped forward and said.

When the Emperor heard the Crown Prince’s words, he raised his eyes and looked at Chu Muzhi indifferently, “Did you call for a doctor?”

“It won’t be a problem if I return to Father Emperor with a slight injury.” Chu Muzhi bowed his head and said respectfully.

The Emperor nodded lightly and indifferently moved his gaze away.

The Crown Prince secretly raised his eyes to look at the Emperor’s expression. He heaved a sigh of relief in his heart, but at the same time, his heart was filled with sadness and jealousy.

Apart from the seventh prince, Chu Xizhi, few of his princes, including him, received his attention.

“Speaking of which, it was really thanks to Eighth Emperor Brother. Otherwise, Fourth Emperor Brother’s sword would have stabbed Xiwei just now.” Chu Xizhi smiled. Finally, he paused. A trace of surprise appeared in his eyes. Then, he said, “Speaking of which, Brother Huang’s swordsmanship has always been calm and steady. This time, why are you fighting with me so impatiently and fiercely? In the end, the sword in your hand actually flew towards Xiwei. If it weren’t for Brother Huang’s quick-witted movements, Xiwei would have only been a moment …”

Hearing Chu Xizhi’s words, the Emperor’s eyes grew deeper.

Only then did he point at Xiao Xiwei’s marriage on his behalf, and something like this happened. Could it be that they were not satisfied with the marriage and wanted to get rid of Xiao Xiwei in order to break the marriage? The Marquis of Loyalty has a total of two daughters. If Xiao Xiwei dies, then the other daughter of the Marquis of Loyalty refers to the imperial concubine of the fourth son. If that is the case, then the Marquis of Loyalty can only stand on that side …

The Crown Prince and Chu Yanzhi had already thought of this point. They exchanged glances, and a trace of anxiety flashed in their eyes.

The descendants behind the Crown Prince were too powerful, causing the Emperor to be afraid. If the Emperor were to suspect the Crown Prince because of this, the Crown Prince’s party would probably be suppressed everywhere.

“Father, it’s all my fault. I suffered some minor injuries a few days ago. I originally thought that it wouldn’t be a problem. Who would have thought that during today’s competition, my hand would suddenly lose its strength … I would like to ask father to apologize.” Chu Yanzhi hurriedly knelt down.

“Since you’re injured, then go back and rest well.” The Emperor looked up at Chu Yanzhi and said in a low voice.

“Father Emperor” The Crown Prince was shocked and hurriedly wanted to ask for mercy, but was shocked by the Emperor’s gaze and could only swallow the rest of his words.

This sentence of rest and recuperation was meant to seize Chu Yanzhi’s position as Deputy Commander of the Yan Cloud Guard! It took him a bit of effort to get him to sit in this position, but now …

Thinking of this, the Crown Prince couldn’t help but glance at Chu Yan angrily.

“Yes.” Even though Chu Yanzhi was filled with disappointment and unwillingness, he had no choice but to lower his head and agree.

It was precisely because he held the real power of Vice Commander Yan Yunwei that he was able to weave one network after another. Now, because of Chu Xizhi’s few words, it was all over!

Chu Xizhi!

Thinking of that name, Chu Yanzhi’s hand hidden in his sleeve couldn’t help but clench his fists tightly.

Chu Xizhi’s long and narrow eyes narrowed, and the corners of his lips curved into an imperceptible smile.

“Your Majesty, look … this competition is not over yet. General Zhou is still waiting for you to speak. Look …” Seeing that the atmosphere is gradually becoming serious, the eunuch beside the Emperor, Zhang Shichang, hurriedly smiled and said.

“Let’s compete.” The Emperor waved his hand and then changed the topic. “Let him enter the Yan Cloud Guard … let Gu An teach him.”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone on the stage immediately became excited.

Entering the Yan Cloud Guard was secondary, and it was most important to be able to instruct Gu An. Gu An was the Commander of the Yan Cloud Guards, and he was often in charge of the hundred thousand Imperial Army in the Imperial City. He could teach him that there was no limit to his future prospects!

General Zhou hurriedly answered yes, then turned around and began to gather more information.

Since the Holy Chariot had personally arrived, Chu Xizhi naturally would not go up to the stage to compete. As for the others, because the Fourth Prince accidentally injured the martyr who was punished by the Emperor, the rest of the matches were intense, but they stopped immediately.

On the martial arena, the sound of a gong rang out. General Zhou once again stepped onto the arena and shouted, “Last match,” Xiao Xi Yang of the Marquis of Loyalty Manor versus Lu Haichuan of the Duke of Lu Manor. ”

“Young Master Xiao, please.” Lu Haichuan took a wooden stick from the rack and raised his hand to salute Xiao Xi Yang.

“Young Master Lu, please.” Xiao Xiyang replied with a bow.

In the previous few battles, apart from her brother Xiao Xi Yang being confronted with enemies, she was unable to recover from her absent-mindedness. Therefore, Xiao Xiwei was shocked when Lu Haichuan used a wooden stick to force a tiger into the wind without revealing a single drop of water.

She thought that apart from Chu Xizhi and Chu Yanzhi, her brother Ren’s years of training in Wu City, coupled with her grandfather’s personal teachings, should not be able to meet any opponents. She did not expect that the young master of the Duke’s Mansion of the Lu Kingdom would actually have such a good martial skill.

Xiao Xi Yang’s spear grew faster and faster, but Lu Haichuan did not panic and remained calm.

“Looks like Lu Haichuan didn’t use his full strength in the previous few matches!” Chu Muzhi whispered from the side.

Chu Xizhi smiled. “Looks like everyone over there has this kind of character.”

One was Chu Yanzhi, the other was Lu Haichuan. Right now, Chu Yanzhi was kicked out of Yan Yunwei. Chu Jingzhi was afraid that Yan Yunwei would not have anyone, so he let Lu Haichuan Mou Zujin beat Xiao Xi Yang to obtain this opportunity to enter Yan Yunwei.

“Second sister, do you think big brother will win?” Xiao Xichun looked worriedly at Xiao Xiyang on the stage and said.

Chu Muzhi glanced sideways at Xiao Xichun. Over the years, he had seen too much of the struggle for the position of the prefecture’s descendant. On the surface, he was friendly and secretly fighting to the death. However, the sincerity on the girl’s face did not seem to be fake, and she couldn’t help but feel a little surprised in her heart.

Xiao Xi turned her head slightly to look at Xiao Xichun and smiled softly. “Don’t worry, big brother will definitely win.”

“Yes.” Xiao Xichun nodded heavily.

Xiao Xile, who was standing at the side, coldly glanced at them, and then looked at the silent Chu Yanzhi not far away.

At this moment, the spear in Xiao Xi Yang’s hand was suddenly sent flying by Lu Haichuan with a long stick. At the same time, Lu Haichuan’s long stick slashed towards Xiao Xi Yang in midair.

“Big brother” Xiao Xiwei was so scared that he stood up from his chair.

“Don’t worry. It’s fine.” Chu Xizhi reached out and held Xiao Xiwei’s cold fingertips, and a faint smile bloomed on the corner of his mouth.

Seeing the smile on Chu Xizhi’s lips, Xiao Xiwei’s originally panicked heart inexplicably calmed down.

Sure enough, seeing that the wooden stick was about to hit Xiao Xi Yang, Xiao Xi Yang suddenly reached out and grabbed the wooden stick. He turned his hand back and the wooden stick brought Lu Haichuan around in the air. Then, Xiao Xi Yang threw the wooden stick out of the stage forcefully.