The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 97

Chapter 097 Fall Into A Conspiracy
Xiao Yan immediately called Xiao Xiwei and the other siblings to the study room after the matriarch’s silence.

“As far as you can see, who is behind today’s incident?”

The corner of Xiao Xiyang’s mouth twitched as he turned to Xiao Xiwei and said, “Sister, do you think so?”

Xiao Xiwei faintly raised his eyebrows. “Didn’t father already know?”

Li Qingfeng was not a fool, nor was the person behind the scenes a fool. Without a documentary, he ran to Marquis Mansion to provoke and slander her so openly. He even chose such a good time to shout in front of so many madams. The purpose was not to convict her, but to discredit her. Even if she was innocent, there was a saying that would spread throughout the capital in a short amount of time.

Actually, these rumors could not really hurt her, but if they spread too much, they would secretly inform her about her marriage.

The honor of the royal family does not allow such a disgraced daughter-in-law!

The only person who didn’t want to see her marry Chu Xizhi, apart from the forbidden Crown Prince, was Chu Yanzhi.

Xiao Yan raised his eyes to look at Xiao Xiwei. A trace of surprise flashed across his eyes, but in an instant, he calmed down. “Fortunately, your grandmother came forward this time. Although it was said that it was impossible to completely stop the rumors, at least exposing Li Qingfeng’s hypocritical face made the rumors less credible, but it was still not optimistic.” Tomorrow morning, I will ask the palace to personally report this matter to the emperor. I believe the emperor will not cancel the marriage because of this rumor. ”

Unexpectedly, the marriage between Wei’er and the Swallow King was personally approved by the Emperor.

“Does father really think so?” Xiao Xiwei looked at Xiao Yan and whispered.

Xiao Yan frowned, “What do you mean by that?”

Xiao Xi slightly raised her hand and gently pressed it on her chest. Her voice was hoarse as she said, “I always feel that things are not as simple as they seem.”

Hearing Xiao Xiwei’s words, the corner of Xiao Yan’s lips tightened and his eyebrows furrowed.

“Father, Xiwei, what are you guys talking about? Why can’t I understand a single word?” Xiao Xiyang was really confused when he saw his father and his sister talking to each other in sign language.

“Xiwei, are you alright?” An anxious voice suddenly broke the peace in the room.

Xiao Xiwei turned around and was pulled into his embrace before he could see the person clearly.

A familiar faint smell of ambergris came from the tip of his nose.

“Your Highness.” Seeing the person, Xiao Yan hurriedly raised his hand and bowed.

However, Chu Xizhi acted as if he didn’t see it. He carefully helped Xiao Xiwei up from his embrace and said, “Sorry, I’m late.”

Suddenly, Xiao Xiwei couldn’t help but smile.

Immediately, Chu Xi’s pair of beautiful eyebrows twisted into twists.

He really blamed himself. He had said that he wanted to protect her from the slightest bit of harm, but he still let people come to him and insult her like this.

“Your Highness, you and father still have things to discuss, so I won’t try to win you over.” Xiao Xi smiled and gently tugged at the corner of his clothes before he left.

After leaving the study room, Xiao Xiwei went back to the Shadow Pavilion.

Perhaps because of Chu Xizhi’s appearance, Xiao Xiwei’s originally somewhat anxious heart inexplicably calmed down. She sat safely on the couch and personally made tea.

Just as the tea was brewed, a figure walked in.

“Second sister.” Xiao Xichun blessed himself.

Xiao Xiwei smiled and said, “You came at the right time. Come, try the tea I made.”

Xiao Xichun pursed the corners of his mouth and sat opposite Xiao Xiwei, picking up a sip of tea.

“How is it?” Xiao Xi said with a smile.

“Very … very good.” Xiao Xichun replied in a somewhat embarrassed manner. After she finished speaking, she raised her eyes to look at Xiao Xiwei and took a deep breath. After a long silence, she looked at Xiao Xiwei as if she had gathered her courage and said, “Second sister, actually, I can’t drink this tea well. I… I don’t understand this.”

Xiao Xi smiled and said, “It doesn’t matter. Tea is tea, but it is only used to make thirst. There is no need to distinguish between good and bad.”

Hearing Xiao Xiwei’s words, Xiao Xichun was immediately relieved.

Even though Second Sister had never underestimated her, she knew that she was different from her. She didn’t know anything, so as long as she was in front of her, she couldn’t help but feel inferior. Therefore, even though she was grateful to her, she never really got close to her.

“Second sister, what happened today … will it affect you?”

After living in Marquis Mansion for more than half a year, coupled with Xiao Xiwei and Nanny Xiao’s teaching, she was no longer the timid Xiao Xichun who didn’t know anything when she first entered the manor. Today, although she had not seen all of this with her own eyes, she knew how serious this matter was just by listening to her servants’ descriptions.

The Swallow King’s Mansion was about to be established. Seeing that the marriage between the two of them was about to be put on the agenda, something like this happened at this moment.

Xiao Xi raised her eyebrows slightly, “Why would you ask that?”

“Second sister, have you, have you thought of a way?” Xiao Xichun asked instead of answering.

Xiao Xiwei pursed his lips and smiled, “It’s fine. Tomorrow, father will personally go into the palace to explain to the Emperor. Besides, there is also His Highness King Yan.”

The emperor intends to help Chu Xizhi cultivate power, so he secretly recruits the loyal and courageous marquis for him. On the surface, the marriage between her and Chu Xizhi appears to be requested by Chu Xizhi, but in fact, the emperor has already agreed to it. As long as this matter does not disturb the royal face too much, the emperor will always close his eyes.

“That’s good. I’m really afraid that the Emperor will blame my sister if he listens to other people’s nonsense.”

Just as Xiao Xichun finished speaking, Xiao Xi’s hand that was holding the teacup paused for a moment, and a wisp of light suddenly flashed across his mind.

Xichun did not know that the Emperor had secretly agreed to her marriage with Chu Xizhi, but Chu Yanzhi and the Crown Prince should have known about it long ago. Since they knew, they should know that a few unsubstantiated rumors could not affect her marriage with Xizhi Chu. But, why did they still do this? Could it be that there was something hidden in this? Ever since she was reborn, she had always relied on the first chance she had. Whether it was fighting against Li Xiao Xile or Chu Yan, she had the upper hand. She was the only one who schemed against others. But today, she was the only one who had the upper hand. She suddenly felt as if she was trapped in a game of chess, and she was only a small piece in the chess game. Her little bit of complacency was nothing but ignorance and arrogance from the bottom of the well in the eyes of others.

The teacup in his hand suddenly fell down.

With a’pa ‘sound, the boiling hot tea splashed all over the floor. A few drops splashed onto Xiao Xiwei’s fingers, and several bubbles instantly burned out.

“Second sister, what’s wrong with you?” Xiao Xichun was so shocked that he hurriedly stood up and pulled out his handkerchief to grab Xiao Xiwei’s hand and wrapped it up for her.

Without Xiao Xichun’s instructions, Hongyu had already brought the medicine over swiftly.

When the cold medicine was applied to his fingertips, the burning pain immediately dissipated.

“Second sister, is that something difficult to solve?” Xiao Xichun held Xiao Xiwei’s hand and said carefully.

Xiao Xiwei raised his eyes to look at Xiao Xichun and pursed his lips. “No, I was just careless just now.”

Xiao Xichun looked at Xiao Xiwei suspiciously.

How could a person who could manage everything in the Marquis Mansion be so careless?

“Yes, I remember that there are still a few lords who haven’t delivered their New Year’s gifts.” Xiao Xiwei looked at Xiao Xichun and smiled faintly. His clear eyes were calm, as if nothing had happened just now.

Xiao Xichun knew that Second Sister was chasing people away. This made her even more aware that today’s matter would probably not be so good anymore.

“Fourth Young Miss, Second Young Miss still has something to do, let’s not try to win her over.” Nurse Xiao whispered behind Xiao Xichun.

She knew that the second young miss was kind to her own young miss. Once this happened, her own young miss was anxious, and she was anxious as well. However, what could they do? If even the second young miss and the old master were unable to do anything about this, then what could they do?

Xiao Xichun glanced at Xiao Xiwei and finally stood up to bless Xiao Xiwei. “Since Second Sister is busy, then I won’t disturb her anymore.” After saying that, she pursed her lips and smiled, “Sister, don’t worry, there will always be a way.” Without waiting for Xiao Xiwei to speak, he turned around and took Nurse Xiao out.

Xiao Xi was slightly stunned, then raised his head again. Xiao Xichun had already strode out.

“Miss, what happened to you just now?” As soon as Xiao Xichun left, Zi Yan couldn’t wait to speak.

She did not believe that Miss had accidentally knocked over the teacup just now. If the Seventh Prince saw the injury on Miss’s hand later, she would probably be scolded again.

Xiao Xiwei shook his head. Just as he was about to speak, Chu Xizhi walked in.

“Your Highness.” Zi Yan hurriedly blessed Chu Xizhi.

Chu Xizhi smiled and sat down opposite Xiao Xiwei. “Don’t worry, Lord Xiao will come into the palace tonight to explain everything to Father Emperor. You don’t need to worry anymore.”

“Tonight? Are you in such a hurry?”

The corner of Chu Xizhi’s mouth hooked, “It’s about our marriage. How can I not be in a hurry? But don’t worry, I’m here for everything.”

Xiao Xiwei lowered his eyes and smiled, “Yes, you’re here.”

Xiao Xiwei had never said such intimate and sweet words to him in such a long time. She heard Chu Xizhi like she had drunk honey. Just as she was about to speak, the corner of her eyes suddenly glanced at Xiao Xiwei’s lush white fingertips. Her eyes sank. She stood up with a’brush ‘and grabbed Xiao Xiwei’s hand. “What happened to your hand?” Although he was speaking to Xiao Xiwei, he looked at Zi Yan who was standing beside him.

Zi Yan shivered. “I remember. The snacks that Miss asked for just now should have been delivered. I’ll go take a look.” After he finished speaking, he didn’t even look at Chu Xizhi as he ran out of the room.

“There’s no need to make such a fuss. I just accidentally knocked over the teacup. Look at how you scared Zi Yan.” Xiao Xiwei smiled sweetly.

She had been a person for two lifetimes, but she had never been carefully cared for by someone like this.

“Careless?” Chu Xizhi raised his eyebrows and said, “Would you be so careless?”

Xiao Xiwei raised his eyebrows and smiled again, “What did you say to Dad in the study just now?”

“Nothing much, but don’t worry, I won’t let those clowns get away with it.”

“Looks like you’ve already thought of a way.”

Chu Xizhi raised his eyebrows and said, “That’s natural. Just wait and watch the show.”

Xiao Xiwei smiled and placed his face on Chu Xizhi’s chest. “Alright, I’ll wait for my husband. Why are you avenging me?”