The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 99 Confirms

The sound of the pages of the old book being turned upside down sounded crisp, and its age-consuming paper gave off a soothing aroma. The long, firm fingers go through the series of words in the book, trying to find the target.

Suddenly, the finger stopped at one name. Then, slowly the fingertips down a set of information regarding the name.

As the finger goes through a detailed description of the origin of the name, the whole body of the owner of the finger shakes. ‘So, that woman is really—!'

Before finishing his thoughts, the owner of the finger hurriedly put the document back on the shelf. Then, he grabbed another book and started turning the pages, pretending to read the contents.

“Investigator Rong?”

Rong Gui turned his head and closed the book he was holding. A smile was painted on his face as he said, “Greetings to Minister Yang.” He bowed respectfully courteously to the man who had a much higher standing on it.

Yang Tianbai frowned. “What are you doing here?” He did not look happy to see Rong Gui at the place.

With a relaxed face, Rong Gui raised his voice, “Jawab, Minister Yang, Chairman Wei ordered me to investigate regarding the identity of Eunuch Xia.” He saw the frown on Yang Tianbai's forehead deepening. “The man allegedly had an involvement with Li Guifei's attempt to poison Huang Shufei.”

Hearing Rong Gui's explanation, Yang Tianbai raised one eyebrow with a suspicious look. “That problem has passed for so long, and the investigation department is still at issue?” He glanced at the title of the book that Rong Gui was holding, then the suspicion in his eyes disappeared followed by his snorting self, “Yang was right.” After chattering to himself, the man walked through Rong Gui and went on to find something he needed to carry out his grandson's death ritual.

Rong Gui resigned, which of course was not ignored by the minister of rites. The man then nimbly exchanged the book he was holding with the book he had previously placed on the shelf. Then she slipped the book into her clothes. It is amazing how that handsome face can still look calm when passing through the documentation room officer, showing an innocent face despite the fact that he has stolen an important book.

As soon as he reached the investigation department, Rong Gui hurriedly stepped into the chairman room. He tried hard to look calm as he knocked on Wei Shulin's door, “Chairman, it's me.”

“Come in, Rong Gui,” Wei Shulin said.

Rong Gui turned left and right to check the surroundings, making sure no one else was following him. Then, he pushed the door and stepped in.

“Chairman, there is a thing that needs—!” Rong Gui chose to stop his words abruptly when he realized that Wei Shulin was not alone. The man bowed respectfully, “Greetings to the Crown Prince.”

Wang Zhengyi glanced at Rong Gui and assessed the man carefully. Then, he said, “This is the guy?” For some reason, Wang Zhengyi's tone sounded a little threatening.

Leisurely, Wei Shulin replied, “Ya, he's the one.”

The sound of footsteps approaching him made Rong Gui's heart beat, worried. He was still not welcome to straighten up his body, so Investigator Rong could only be silent on the spot with a gaze staring at the floor.

The next second, Rong Gui's face turned ugly when he heard the crown prince say in a heavy voice, “You ... the person who had worked for Wang Chengliu?”

The cold sweat Rong Gui could feel appeared behind his neck and back. ‘How could the Crown Prince know this? What ... does Mingwei Junzhu still not trust me?’ He gritted his teeth. ‘So, he intends to get rid of me?’

However, was Huang Miaoling such a person?

“Yes, Your Majesty,” Rong Gui decided to answer, then slowly straightened his body and caught the sharp gaze that Wang Zhengyi gave him. “I am a person who once worked for the Sixth Prince.”

The two men's gazes clashed for a moment, and the tense atmosphere began to feel. However, Rong Gui was then startled by a strange face that suddenly crept on Wang Zhengyi's face, especially when the crown prince shrugged both of his shoulders as if unconcerned.

“I increasingly do not understand the criteria of my sixth sister's subordinate,” Wang Zhengyi said as he walked to one of the chairs in the room, then he sat there. His eyes then turned to Wei Shulin, “Quite surprising how Mingwei Junzhu recruited him. Was Junzhu interested in this man's ability ... or just because he had worked with Chengliu?”

Rong Gui blinked his eyes a few times, slightly surprised by the change in atmosphere. Wang Zhengyi's attitude and speech .. showed as if he was cooperating with Huang Miaoling.

‘Wait, really?!’

Rong Gui was slightly dumbfounded, he twisted his mind. Now, he understood why Wang Chengliu was so wary of Huang Miaoling.

‘Not only does Junzhu want to push the Crown Prince to the throne, but with that choice, he also has many allies within the palace.’ Rong Gui was sure of one thing, ‘Empress Mingmei and Empress Dowager Shen were obviously also her allies ..’ Then, his forehead creased. ‘However, it does not explain how Junzhu was able to know about ...’

Rong Gui threw an uncomfortable look at Wang Zhengyi. However, since Wei Shulin was not bothered by the crown prince's existence, the man continued saying, “I have managed to ascertain the origin of Chen Meiren's mother, Chen Meilian.”

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Huang Miaoling read the letter he had just received, the expression attached to his face was so flat. He folded the letter paper in his hand and floated it over the candle flame that was busy dancing.

Huang Miaoling's gaze was directed at the fire that was slowly devouring the paper, staring at space and time. His memory soared to Liang Fenghong's words before the man left the capital.

“Wang Chengliu is a descendant of King Zhou,” Liang Fenghong put on a confident face when saying that. “His mother, Chen Meilian, was the son of King Zhou's nephew.” There was not the slightest hint of anger as the man whispered a thing beyond common sense, “In addition, he was also the only remaining male descendant of King Zhou.”

Remembering that, Huang Miaoling's bead was directed to the part of the letter that had not been turned into ashes. A series of writings can be seen stating, “Chen Meilian, escort servant of Xue Kexin, truly of Zhou descent,” marks the head of the investigation department, Wei Shulin, ending the letter.

Huang Miaoling's brows linked, recalling Qing Gangtie's answer to her question this afternoon, “Based on the investigation you asked me to do, Chen Meiping was most likely Chen Meilian's sister. I've remembered Qing Shan about that woman the last time I contacted her, and I guess ..” Qing Gangtie's expression turned sour, “that's the reason for her sudden death.”

Huang Miaoling's face reflected the immortality of his heart. No, it is not just the fact that Chen Meilian, the mother of Wang Chengliu, was indeed a descendant of King Zhou. However, the fact that Liang Fenghong had known this first compared to everyone!

‘A Feng .. could it be ..’ Huang Miaoling bit her lip while thinking about it, trying to get rid of the prejudice in her heart. However, he remembered Lu Si's words, and the girl's lips opened repeating the man's words, “Two dragons, you chose this one .. then I will choose the other one.” It refers to a possibility, ‘Besides Wang Chengliu, someone .... returning from the future?’

“Don't you think about the thing you can't get the answer to,” said a voice made Huang Miaoling shocked him greatly, even making him jump to his feet while grabbing the sword on the table.

When the candlelight illuminated the face of that uninvited figure, Huang Miaoling sheathed back his sword. “Lan’er,” call it. The woman sighed, no longer wanting to worry about how the girl was able to emerge from her bedroom. “Not supposed to be here, you still need to rest,” he said as he approached Lan’er.

Lan’er smiled faintly, as if trying to cover her pale lips. “Compared to second-guessing the uncertain, it is better that you carry out a newly revealed reality,” the girl replied, ignoring the advice of Mingwei Junzhu. Leisurely, Lan’er sat himself on one of the chairs surrounding Huang Miaoling's guest table. “You know what to do.”

That's not a question.

Huang Miaoling sat down and put his sword back on the table. “You know?” tanyanya while frowning.

Lan’er did not avoid the sharp gaze of Huang Miaoling, and he also confirmed, “I know everything.” She smiles. “Do you want to know how Chen Meilian ended up being Xue Kexin's maid of honor?”

Question Lan’er floating in the air for a few seconds, but then Huang Miaoling's lips opened, “What will it change my view towards him?” The woman gritted her teeth. ‘Against Wang Chengliu.’

Lan’er's brown eyes stared straight at Huang Miaoling, then she replied, “Maybe.”

Pelipis Huang Miaoling. If so, what was the point of Lan’er telling her this? Didn't the girl herself want Wang Chengliu's death?

Suddenly, Huang Miaoling's heart skipped a beat once. His eyes searched for something from the radiance of the girl before him, but there was nothing but calmness.

The corner of Huang Miaoling's lips was raised to form a grin. “You trust so much in my resolve?” asked the woman to Lan’er, not believing that someone had placed such great faith in her. “If I kill Wang Chengliu, you will die, won't you?” No reply from Lan’er. “Do you want me to let him live?”

Hearing Huang Miaoling's question, not a second Lan’er wasted and he immediately replied, “Do I have the right to have a share in your decision making?”

Huang Miaoling was silent.

Lan’er closed her eyes, revealing an expression so calm. “Miaoling, I've told you before,” her eyelids open and her eyes lifted, she shows a tired eye glow, “all I want is freedom.” Then, the girl smiled gently. “So, do you want to hear the truth?”

“I ...” Huang Miaoling clenched his hands. “I'm willing to hear it.”

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A/N: It's time.