The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 124 Escape

“Kingdom of Wu and Huang family?” it was said in a tone of disbelief. A tightly clenched hand indicates the speaker is not happy with the information he or she receives. “You mean to say that Liang Fenghong and Huang Qinghao are back?” The tanned black bead stared intently at the soldier kneeling before him, the messenger of the fallen army at Qiongpo Di.

With his head bowed and body shaking—able to feel the anger of the leader—the soldier said, “We did not see the Great General Huang, King Hui. However, his right hand, Langcao and Xiaofei, led the Huang family army to repulse our troops from Qiongpo Di.” He knew Wang Chengliu's emotions were rising, but the next report should not be forgotten. “Lieutenant General Jin also fell.”

The sound of a loud punch on the table made the soldier's heart jump. He did not dare to raise his head, but his cold body knew clearly that the killing aura in the room was so strong.

Wang Chengliu's breathing was hunting, and his chest was heaving, offsetting the passionate emotions within him. “How about Huang Miaoling?” he glanced at Chenxiao who was standing next to the soldier.

“Report, Your Majesty, still not caught,” Chenxiao replied with a face of difficulty. “Info last stated that he was in the alley towards the East Gate,” he took a deep breath before explaining, “and the East Gate has fallen under attack by the forces of the Kingdom of Wu.”

No need for Chenxiao to explain at length, he was sure that Wang Chengliu immediately understood what was happening. Huang Miaoling had managed to escape, and he had certainly been saved by the Wu Kingdom forces led by Liang Fenghong.

Wang Chengliu clenched his hands, his plan falling apart. His head turned, trying to guess how Huang Miaoling was able to plan all of this. The woman was like holding the world in her hands, she was able to predict everything her opponent would do.

Wait, were all these things really planned by Huang Miaoling?

‘Liang Fenghong .. did that man never intend to go save Wu Huatai? He sacrificed his country for a woman?!’ Wang Chengliu was unable to believe this. ‘Wait, could it be that he returned with Langcao and Xiaofei while Huang Qinghao and Liang Shupeng tried to regain Wu Kingdom?’

Seeing Wang Chengliu's deteriorating face, Chenxiao immediately said, “I've sent out a group of people to make sure anyone who has returned to Shi Kingdom. Shi-Wu Border should have a number of useful news for us.”

Wang Chengliu glanced at Chenxiao cynically. “What's the point? Huang Miaoling escaped, as did Wu Meilan and Wang Zhengyi. I have absolutely no grip!” snarl. Then, he immediately realized something. “Go and send people to get word from Zhou-Shi border!” his orders were to the soldier kneeling before him.

“Good, Your Majesty!” reply to the soldier as he hurried to leave the place.

Wang Chengliu sighed violently, then looked towards Chenxiao who was still standing before him. “What torture did you do to him?” tanyakanya.

“Silver fragrances, Your Majesty,” Chenxiao replied briefly, knowing that Wang Chengliu recognized almost all of his ways. “With a little extra, as your request.”

Hearing this, the frown on Wang Chengliu's forehead slightly loosened. An unexpected smile flashed across the handsome man's lips, a smile that looked so vile. “Good,” praise while staring blankly into the air, glaring at space and time. “At the very least, if I fall .. I'll bring it down with me.” Inwardly, he is entrenched, ‘Again, we are husband and wife once in a while, aren't we?’

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The roar of the horse's legs sounded in unison, showing a group of people driving horses side by side. Without stopping, the horse group was driven to stay away from the walls of Zhongcheng which once looked so safe and prosperous.

“Where will we go?” huang Yade asked as she looked at the young girl in front of her— riding with her.

“Jingcheng,” Mudan replied. “Said that the Great General and the Prime Minister are waiting there,” he explained.

For a moment, Huang Yade was pensive. Before, it would take time for him to regain his composure. Now, after he thought more clearly, he was very surprised as to how Langcao and Xiaofei could arrive at Zhongcheng through the back lane of Qiongpo Di.

Shouldn't they still be fighting in Wu Kingdom?

“I don't know,” replied Mudan honestly. ‘Did the Chairman really sacrifice Wu for Junzhu?’ He then set his sights on Langcao who was closest to them.

Langcao who was able to hear the conversation said, “Yang—” he was a little stunned, then repeated his words, “Advisor Liang went to pick up Mingwei Junzhu.” He knew that the two men were expecting more explanation as to what had actually happened, and therefore, he added, “Regarding what happened to the trip towards Wu, he said,”—expression looks trouble—“it's good you wait for Advisor Liang himself to explain.”

Langcao's words made Huang Yade think back to his younger brother, as well as to the number of people who were part of his plan. “The Great Teacher Qing is at the East Gate along with his disciple. In addition, a number of Lianhua Yuan members went to sneak into the palace under the leadership of Yunlin and Yuanli to save Miaoling. We have to give them news!”

Langcao glanced at Huang Yade, feeling a little strange because the man's mind was not as organized as usual. It had come this far and he had only remembered something as important as this, wasn't it useless?

‘It seems, the pressure exerted by the Sixth Prince was quite extraordinary,’ thought Langcao understood, the genius strategist is indeed not a god who is all-round and knows everything. Huang Qinghao's right hand explained, “Minister Huang need not worry, the East Gate is handled by Adviser Liang and his troops. Therefore, I believe that Great Master Qing has joined him.”

At this time, Mudan added, “Against Yunlin and Yuanli, I am sure that they can read the situation.” He recalled the number of Shiyan Troops attacking Qiongpo Di, “Qiongpo Di's War clearly caused movement on Zhongcheng's main road, and knowing that, they would choose to lead to the East Gate, and knowing that, they would choose to lead to the East Gate, stay away from Qiongpo Di.” He explained, “I'm sure they also had a chance to meet with the Chairman.”

Huang Yade took a deep breath, twisting his mind regarding all possibilities. ‘Even if Yuanli or Yunlin were unaware of it, Miaoling would know.’ Then, his forehead creased. ‘What ... Miaoling is really okay? Did they really make it?’ His deepest fear was slowly revealed, ‘What Ling’er even ... is still alive?’

Huang Yade did not ask any more, the calmness that slowly returned allowed him to think more clearly. The royal family and the rest of the Huang family had clearly been secured by the reinforcements, and that made it much calmer. Not only that, he could surmise that with Huang Qinghao and Liang Shupeng's presence in Jingcheng, the city had clearly become a powerful defensive fortress from Wang Chengliu's side.

I don't know what happened to the expedition to Wu, but Huang Yade will wait for him to arrive at Jingcheng first. After meeting with the leaders of the expedition to Wu, he asked more clearly. He had tried to pry information, but Mudan knew nothing, and something was holding Langcao back from telling him what had happened.

Suddenly, Huang Yade's daydream was broken by Mudan's remarks, “Minister Huang,” called him. “We stop first here.”

Huang Yade raised his head, looking at the group of people guarding a number of horses. ‘What is this?’ he got off the horse.

After Huang Yade got off his horse, one of the strangers approached him with a horse. “Minister Huang, please,” he said.

Huang Yade received the reins proffered to him, then he heard Langcao say, “Horse will not be strong to travel far while carrying two people. We are in a hurry, so one person one horse will be better.”

“Liang Fenghong prepared all this?” huang Yade asked in surprise.

Langcao simply smiled, then said, “We must leave immediately, Minister Huang. At the very least, before nightfall, we should join the entourage of the royal family and the ladies and young masters.” They've been left far behind.

Huang Yade's forehead wrinkled, her heart feeling uneasy. “However, Miaoling ...”

“Liang Fenghong will take good care of Miaoling,” Huang Liqiang suddenly said. His gaze was sad, revealing deep concern. However, confidence is heard from his tone, “I believe it.”

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A/S:

Can the hands hurt because most of the time? Lately fuss like cramps, need to see a doctor anyway?