The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 102 The Old No See

Only when the door of his room closed was Huang Miaoling able to move his body again. He stood up and hurried out of the room. However, as expected, Lan’er had disappeared from sight.

‘Lan’er,’ Huang Miaoling whispered in his heart. For some reason, his heart felt tight and his throat was choked. This made Mingwei Junzhu clutch his chest that hurt. ‘Am I sad about this farewell?’ he asked, a little confused by the emotion that suddenly struck him.

Who Lan’er to him? A pal? A sister?

I don't know. To be clear, Huang Miaoling knew that Lan’er was the person ... goddess. However, it was bitter how Huang Miaoling could not help the girl to avoid her own destiny ….

Seeing the figure of Huang Miaoling who was in the doorway, a bodyguard who happened to pass through the courtyard rushed to face. “Junzhu, what is it?” ask her cautiously, aware that her employer's condition does not look good.

Shocked, Huang Miaoling returned a calm expression on his face, then he shook his head. “Nothing,” he said. Before turning around to return to her room, the woman remembered something, “Send a message to Lieutenant General Fang Yu that I want A Pao to report to me tomorrow.”

“Ah?” The soldier looked confused. Of all the Longzhu warriors, why must it be A Pao, the troublemaker?

A faint smile was placed on Mingwei Junzhu's face. “To have him take Mazu around town, do you think I did just that to punish him?” ask the woman. “I want to know everything he heard from the residents of the capital.” Then, he turned around and a dark expression adorned his face. ‘Especially because I'm sure Wang Chengliu will act soon.’

After closing the door of his room, Huang Miaoling's gaze was directed towards the table. There was his sword and crown there.

Huang Miaoling's hand extended to her third-level crown princess, then she walked down the beautiful carvings in each inch. ‘Ah, should I fish it?’

***

“After last week constantly receiving news of chaos, it is very strange because no other shocking news happened in this one week,” said a waiter who was busy cleaning a large yard along with another waiter.

The other servant girl replied tightly, “The memories you mentioned are just illusions, you know? The Fifth Prince's death had been quite stressful among the people, coupled with the internal war of the Wu Kingdom as well as the war between Zhou and Shi, no one had been able to sleep really quietly lately He continued his task with his eyebrows linked. “Current state .. is just calm before a big storm.”

First waiter hissing, “Don't say such an unlucky thing.” He then fell silent for a moment before finally remembering another rumor. “Oh, yes. Have you heard about the ghost in the courtyard of the former crown princess?” ask her with a defiant smile, a passion for discussing new topics.

The second waiter rolled his eyes, lazy to hear the babbling of his friend. “I don't have time to listen to gossip like you,” reply ketus. “In addition, call him by his honorable status, Consort Huang. After all, she is the lady of the Crown Prince.”

“He he, it seems you don't know yet,” said the first waiter with a proud face, ignoring the advice of his friend. “You know the girl named Xiaoxue who had accompanied Consort Huang, right? That two-faced arrogant girl?”

Lazily, the second waiter hummed assent, “Hmm, he disappeared, didn't he? Has anyone finally found his body?” asked the girl with a flat face, as if she had been used to hearing such news.

“Not! I heard his ghost was wandering in Consort Huang's courtyard!” exclaim the first waiter. “Lately, some servants and patrol guards who passed by the place claimed to often see black shadows roaming.”

“Hmm, so?” reply to the second waiter casually, taking the news like a wind then. His employer was not Consort Huang, why would he bother to think about the woman's courtyard?

After a moment of silence, the first waiter returned to chat, “Oh, yes. Have you heard that Concubine Huang's maid of honor, Yuanli, is no longer there?”

“Hah?” the second servant immediately stopped his hand that had been busy sweeping. Okay, this matter surprised him enough. He looked straight at her with a shocked face. “What do you mean? She also disappeared?”

“Not, he's back at Mingwei Junzhu's service!” The girl chuckled, glad her friend finally gave a reaction. “It seems, since his sister has proven to be useless, Mingwei Junzhu no longer wants to support him. Likely, he was embarrassed to have such a lowly sister, he he he.”

Ignoring the insulting statement of his friend, the second servant asked in puzzlement, “Don't the Crown Prince say anything? In any case, it makes no sense to leave his woman without a companion.”

The first waiter clicked his tongue, mocking his less knowledgeable friend. “Since Consort Huang's disrespectful attitude towards Long Momo, the Crown Prince has never cared about the woman. Moreover, the Crown Prince had great respect for Mingwei Junzhu who had once saved his life. Therefore, it was no wonder he did nothing against Junzhu's decision to withdraw back his messenger servant.”

While continuing their duties, the two maids continued to gossip. Unbeknownst to them, there was a pair of eyes watching from afar and listening to every detail of their conversation.

‘Pulling back Yuanli from Huang Wushuang's side?’ The mysterious figure scrunched his face. ‘Why so suddenly?’ inner wondering.

Being no longer able to obtain important information, the mysterious figure turned around and walked away. He walked under the shadow of a shady tree, through the branching streets of the palace, then stopped in front of a room.

“Concubine Song, it's me,” said the mysterious figure who turned out to be a woman.

From inside the room, there was the voice of Song Qiaolan replying with a chanting tone, “Suklah.” As soon as the door of the room opened and the concubine's gaze landed on that familiar figure, she smiled. “What news will you give me now, Mingyue?”

Mingyue saluted Song Qiaolan, then told him everything he heard from the main courtyard of the crown prince's residence. He did not forget to add seasoning, “It seems, the Huang family has completely given up in supporting Huang Wushuang.”

Hearing this, Song Qiaolan was extremely happy. She threw a piece of jewelry at Mingyue, then said, “A great consolation to overcome my boredom today, you deserve a gift.” The woman then stood up from her chair and closed the folding fan. “I want to take a walk for a while, accompany me,” he said as he stuck out his hand, asking to be led.

It had been a long time since he had lived in the palace, Mingyue had already fully understood the manners required. Moreover, only once did all the important people see his face in court, and the day was long gone.

After obtaining assurances from Empress Mingmei, Mingyue no longer needed to hide herself as she once did. Wandering around the palace was no longer the thing he avoided, especially since one of his duties was to hear the waves of rumors roaming the place.

“Good, Consort Song,” countered Mingyue while standing up and guiding her temporary employer carefully.

Together with a eunuch and a number of other servants, Song Qiaolan and Mingyue walked down the streets of the palace that became the residence area of the Crown Prince. With the departure of the two princes to the battlefield, the atmosphere of the palace became very calm.

When he reached the lotus pond, Song Qiaolan's footsteps suddenly stopped. Mingyue who was leading the woman with her head bowed—guna noticed the way—l immediately raised his gaze.

Looking at the woman walking over, the two women froze in place. As the figure with the gripping pair of black neutrals stood looming before them, then everyone bowed according to their respective positions to greet, “Honor Mingwei Junzhu, the Wu Jiushi Zhu.”

“Greetings to Consort Song,” reply Huang Miaoling politely. After all, the woman before him was concubine Wang Zhengyi. Although his status as Wu Jiushi Zhu made the women of the palace, except for the imperial concubines and princesses, obliged to respect him, but it was not good if he was too arrogant. “Today is so sunny, so you decided to take a walk?”

Song Qiaolan had never met Huang Miaoling in person, this was his first time. At first, he underestimated Mingyue's remark regarding how sinister this woman was. Not only that, the praise that various people threw was also questioned by him. However, now he only realized that this woman in front of him .. had a really deadly pressure.

“Junzhu's answer, that's right,” Song Qiaolan's reply was brief, feeling his back a little wet with sweat.

The weather is nice, but the temperature is not hot. Song Qiaolan's sweaty body was clearly caused by the monstrous pressure from Mingwei Junzhu!

‘A-I should get out of his way immediately.’ Then, Song Qiaolan was aware of something. ‘Oh, no! M-Mingyue!’

As Song Qiaolan expected, Huang Miaoling's bead immediately shifted towards Mingyue who was at the side of the concubine. The ex-servant companion Huang Wushuang tried to resist his urge to run away, but it was worth hiding his body that shook violently when the black net of the night landed on his body.

“Mingyue ...,” call Huang Miaoling. “During not seeing.”

***

“Huang Miaoling meet with Song Qiaolan?” Wang Chengliu frowned, slightly surprised by the news he received. “For what did he meet that woman?” ask the man again. His sharp eyes looked empty, he focused on rummaging through his mind. “She met Mingyue?” dugup.

Chenxiao who was standing before Wang Chengliu's workbench explained, “They only passed each other for a moment in the lotus pond garden.” The man then added, “However, it is quite strange how Mingwei Junzhu did not give any reaction to Mingyue.”

Hearing this, Wang Chengliu smirked. “Huang Miaoling clearly knows from Yuanli that you saved Mingyue.” Then, the man closed his eyes, imagining the Mingwei Junzhu's horrifying expression as he stared at Mingyue's figure. “Don't give reaction to Mingyue .. impossible. Although it looks calm, but in his mind, Huang Miaoling must be calculating a way to get rid of the brash waitress.”

“However, what can a Mingyue do so that Mingyue Junzhu wants to get rid of it?” asked Chenxiao, not understanding.

Wang Chengliu raised his gaze, then returned Chenxiao's bewildered gaze. “There are so many things that one can do, Chenxiao,” the man raised his eyebrows, “but the main reason the Mingwei Junzhu will strive to get rid of a little servant … obviously because she was worried Mingyue had a use for me.” A terrible smile appeared on Wang Chengliu's face, ‘And, he was not wrong.’

***

“Mr Princess, you eat too little,” said a servant to the figure of his mistress who was pensive with a sad face. “Mr Princess, eat more. If you—”

“I'm tired,” said Wu Meilan. Then, he turned his head and smiled bitterly. “Can't you give me some time to rest for a while?” Although soft, but Wu Meilan's words sounded sharp, and he managed to make the servant rush to resign.

After finishing moving the bowl and the dishes on the table onto the tray, the waiter stepped closer to the exit. However, the only time he opened the door, the first thing that burst into his sight was the arrival of an unexpected figure.

“Mingwei Junzhu?” exclaimed the maid while turning her body to look at Wu Meilan. “Mr Princess, Junzhu come visit you!” his voice sounded too excited, maybe grateful finally there is someone who ‘may’ is able to make his employer feel better.

As the servant expected, Wu Meilan's silent eyes were instantly shrouded in spirit. The girl stood up from her chair and walked over to the terrace.

“Miaoling,” call Wu Meilan by hand gripping his robe, a way to channel the emotions within him.

Seeing the pale and weak figure of Wu Meilan reminded Huang Miaoling to Lan’er. This made the woman look sad.

“Greetings to Mr Put—!” Haven't had time for Huang Miaoling to finish his respect, he was startled by the figure of Wu Meilan throwing himself at him. When it came to Wu Meilan's body shaking, Huang Miaoling returned the embrace, letting the princess vent her emotions. “What happened?” he knew there was something wrong.

Wu Meilan released his embrace, his eyes reddened and teary. Before the girl said anything, she pulled Huang Miaoling's hand and brought the woman into the room.

“Don't let anyone through this door!” wu Meilan shouted in a stern tone, surprising Huang Miaoling who had all this time regarded the princess as a gentle girl.

After the door closed, Huang Miaoling asked, “So, what really happened?” The woman led Wu Meilan to sit down, hoping that the girl's emotions would be calmer. “Tell me.”

Wu Meilan clasped Huang Miaoling's hand, then declared with a chaotic face, “Emperor Weixin ... Emperor Weixin said he would marry me to the Sixth Prince!”

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A/S:

*Author who relaxes on one of the tree trunks while nguping the servant's talk*: Elah\, late they are not horrified by the news.

*Insert: Mingyue eavesdropping*

Author: ANJ*R NIH PEOPLE FOLLOW THE SNORING?! NOT ORI LU!

A few moments later.

*Author who is in the tile Wu Meilan shok saw him pull Miaoling\, immediately teleported to the back of the room divider and living room*

Wu Meilan: Emperor Weixin will marry me to the Sixth Prince!

Name: WADAFAK!~~~~