The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 12 Death is a Form of Freedom

Wang Wuyu's forehead wrinkled. “Yunlin?” The name did not sound so unfamiliar, but Wang Wuyu was unable to remember the figure of a Yunlin. If even a Wang Wuyu was unable to remember the person, then it signified that whoever this ‘Yunlin’ was, he was not someone significant.

“In the past, Li Hongxia had recruited several people to be his subordinates. He trained a group of people with the help of some members of the Death Squad and tried to implant those people into Huang's residence as spies at once to keep an eye on Jingxiang,” Zhongcheng began to explain. “From the many people Li Hongxia sent, only one person managed to enter the Huang.” residence Zhongcheng's eyes looked cold. “The person is Yunlin.”

“If indeed he is Li Hongxia's spy, what makes you call him a traitor?” w.a.n.g Wuyu asked with a raised right eyebrow.

“Because Yunlin is actually from the Huang family. Therefore, the person who is actually being spied on is not the Huang family, but rather the Li family,” Zhongcheng replied.

Wang Wuyu's eyes widened, showing such a huge wave of emotions. A smile was drawn on his face. “This ... is obviously part of the Defense Minister's plan, isn't it?” asked Wang Wuyu.

Among the young men in his era, only Huang Yade who Wang Wuyu had admired in the past. The first son of Huang Qinghao, the Genius Strategist, and the youngest defense minister of all time. Huang Yade .. was Wang Wuyu's idol. Therefore, the Fifth Prince was clear about the workings of his idol. In contrast to Huang Miaoling whose every plan was so frenzied and frivolous, Huang Yade's workings were so careful, orderly, and unexpected.

Chief Zhongcheng nodded. “Yunlin is the man of the Minister of Defense, Huang Yade,” he agreed. The man quickly lowered his head again. “This servant of yours has been negligent, Fifth Prince. So long this man named Yunlin interacted with members of the Death Squad and only now do I know.” He lowered his head so low. “Please punish me, Your Highness.”

Wang Wuyu chuckled. “Zhongcheng, stand up,” he said in a cheerful tone, as if pleased to know that Huang Yade was still able to surprise him again.

For a moment, Wang Wuyu thought that the position of the genius strategist had moved to the First Miss Huang. But apparently, not completely. Were it not for this rat named Yunlin, there was no way Huang Miaoling could have escaped his plan.

“The Chief of the Death Squad is not you, but Xiaoye. If I wanted to hold her accountable about this, of course I should ask Xiaoye, wouldn't I?” wang Wuyu said as he sipped his tea casually.

Zhongcheng raised his head and looked at Wang Wuyu in surprise, a little confused as to why this news made his master look even happier. Really, even after all these years of accompanying Wang Wuyu, Zhongcheng still could not read the man's way of mind. “After all, I should have been able to realize this kind of mistake.”

“There is no way for you to know this if there are no reports of the existence of this bully,” Wang Wuyu replied. “As long as you've got rid of it, it's been good.” He nodded his head. “I'm sure Huang Yade will feel very disturbed to realize one of his mice disappeared without news.” A wide smile was painted on his face. “The plan may fail, and I may lose some people. However, this blow will feel more painful for him than against me.”

Zhongcheng's expression looked flat, but his heart was racing. He understood the meaning of Wang Wuyu's words.

Yunlin's death would obviously be more painful for Huang Yade's camp because .Huang family people used feelings and vows of devotion. On the contrary, the people of Wang Wuyu .. were merely puppets picked up from the banks of the Yellow river and formed to become killing machines. No one will be sad for the death of the members of the Death Squad. Instead, everyone would be happy with the death.

An attitude that has been snatched away and a conscience that has been completely uprooted. The true members of the Death Squad must not have any personal desires. All they knew was to carry out duties for the Fifth Prince.

Then, what happens when one doll starts to have ‘desire’?

Zhongcheng lowered his head. ‘Death ... is a form of freedom.’ Her eyes were closed for a while as she whispered in her heart, ‘Only that ... I can give you, Yunlin.’

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‘You will never know.’ Those were Yunlin's last words before she finally disappeared.

Yuanli closed his eyes and gripped his trembling right hand with his left palm. ‘He will be fine. Anyway, didn't Miss already say that ...’ Yuanli's thoughts came to a halt as his ears caught the sound of the gate opening.

A stretcher carried by eight bodyguards entered the courtyard. Liang Fenghong's figure hurriedly stepped in and ordered everyone to close the courtyard gate. Then, the man approached the front of the stretcher. Xiaoming helped hold onto the curtains as Wu Meilan's figure looked at Liang Fenghong with a worried face with Huang Miaoling in his arms.

Seeing the appearance of Huang Miaoling, Yuanli's heart beat rapidly. The girl ran over to her master who was then transferred into Liang Fenghong's arms. “Chairman, Miss—”

“Yuanli, later,” reply Liang Fenghong briefly with a forehead decorated with sweat-spouts.

“Bring to my bedroom, that's the safest place,” Wu Meilan said as she slowly descended with the help of a servant.

Hearing that, Liang Fenghong no longer mince words and immediately brought Huang Miaoling to Wu Meilan's bedroom. At this moment, the most important thing was to treat Huang Miaoling. The matter of behaving disrespectfully towards the Princess could be dealt with later.

Liang Fenghong laid Huang Miaoling on the bed, his hand quickly examining the girl's pulse. ‘So hot,’ her inner. His expression slowly deteriorated. ‘How dare they use this kind of poison!’

Yuanli and Wu Meilan who were in the room together with the man realized that something was wrong. The furious expression on Liang Fenghong's face was accompanied with shock, it was enough to explain that the poison used on Huang Miaoling was not an ordinary poison.

“What's up, Young Master Liang?” wu Meilan asked with her brows linked. “You can cure the poison, can't you?” An important question in a precarious situation like this.

Liang Fenghong gritted his teeth. “Can, not problem. It's just ...” His words came to a sudden halt, as if he was choking. He glanced at the escort servant Wu Meilan and said, “Ask physician Tang for his medicinal equipment. Besides, I want him to brew Wan Quan Hu's potion [1] and give it to me as soon as possible.”

Now, it was Yuanli who frowned. “Chairman, Wan Quan Hu? Why use drugs to turn off flavorings?” tanyakanya. He glanced towards the unconscious Huang Miaoling. “Nona is unconscious. Isn't using it completely useless?” It took time to brew Wan Quan Hu, and with the possibility that Li Guifei would send another attack to look for trouble, Yuanli was not sure taking so much time was a wise decision.

Liang Fenghong was quite surprised because Yuanli was able to figure out the usefulness of Wan Quan Hu. “I see that you are not only silent while serving the Crown Princess,”, the man said. Then, he turned to look at Huang Miaoling's face, could be seen streaks of sweat down his temple. “You are right, Wan Quan Fu is indeed a medicine to turn off flavorings and someone who is unconscious does not need it.” The man's hands clenched. “However, Ling’er is in a conscious state.”

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[1] Wan Quan Hu ( ⁇ ): A kind of anesthetic to numb the body.

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