The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 133 His Vow

A/N: Yes, for those who feel flashback length, do not read it first. Wait until you go back to the future wkwkwkw. If I'm a taper, nobody says holee hayoo plot. At least 2 more chapters are stretched, but not a promise. Entar if not kelar in 2 chapters flashbacknya, diblg boong :")

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A bitter smile was then painted on Wang Chengliu's face, as if his heart was wounded. “I don't think you know this too,” he said. “Fourth Sister ... she will definitely thank you.”

After saying that, Wang Chengliu lifted the dragon stamp on the table, then pressed it on top of the document that was before him. He then raised the paper, read it a glance before finally giving it to Jiang Feng.

“Mr Jiang, your devotion will always be remembered,” Wang Chengliu said with a smile that was so sincere. “When Lianhua Yuan faces a problem, the kingdom will help you.”

Jiang Feng received the letter given by Wang Chengliu, then he bowed respectfully. “Your Majesty is wise, may the sky bless Your Majesty for tens of thousands of years.”

Right at that moment, a voice spoke from outside, “Your Majesty, King Hui asked permission to meet you.”

Jiang Feng satin, ‘Hui?’ His eyes glanced towards the door, staring at the two shadows seen on the door dividing paper.

“Please him in,” Reply Wang Chengliu.

The door of the emperor's office was opened, allowing a man with a handsome face wrapped in all-white clothes to step in. The man then bowed politely to the leader of his country.

“I salute Your Majesty,” said the man.

Wang Chengliu hurriedly nodded his head, “Fifth Sister.” He smiled at the man who was none other than Wang Wuyu. “What brought you here?” tanyakanya.

Wang Wuyu glanced towards Jiang Feng, throwing an uncomfortable look at the man. “Important thing from the border of Wu,” the answer is short.

It didn't take long for Wang Chengliu to understand her brother's intentions. He glanced at Jiang Feng and said, “Master Jiang, you are allowed to leave.”

The permission granted by Wang Chengliu was followed by the respect of Jiang Feng, “Thank you, Your Majesty.” The man walked out of the room while tightly grasping the scroll in his hand.

Because of the door that opened, Jiang Feng could hear the words spoken from Wang Wuyu's lips. “Your Majesty, I heard the news that Wu Changsheng—"

Honey, the two soldiers standing guard at the door of the emperor's study quickly closed the door tightly.

With a eunuch in charge of delivering himself all the way to the main gate of the palace, Jiang Feng was busy racking his brains. ‘I thought Wang Chengliu was the mastermind of it all,’ furious Jiang Feng with a burning fire that lingered in his eyes. ‘Miscarriage of Huang Miaoling, also death of Wang Junsi.’

Jiang Feng's mind floated to the figure of Wang Wuyu who was staring at him warily. From the beginning, the man had never liked himself, especially since he had shown such overwhelming support to Wang Chengliu. He was worried that with Jiang Feng's help, the emperor would be detached from his control.

‘Heh,’ Jiang Feng snorted inwardly. ‘If he knows that it is he who is in Wang Chengliu's control.’ The man's brows were slightly clutched, ‘Wait .. because the Situ, Huang, Wei, and Li families had fallen. Could ...’

The four strongest families in Shi— KingdomSitu, Huang, Wei, and Li—have lost their strength. This means that there will be four new strongest families.

Or didn't?

‘Wang Chengliu promised the Yang family to become the leaders of the famous families in Shi Kingdom,’ thought Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng acknowledged that Wang Chengliu took good decisions, especially considering that Wang Wuyu only wanted power. Under the guise of a puppet emperor, he gave Wang Wuyu pseudo-power alone.

Throne and power, they're two different things.

Suddenly, Jiang Feng's daydream was interrupted with a rustle of leaves. He raised his gaze and found himself walking through one of the palace gardens.

Jiang Feng's forehead was clutched. “There is no need to go through this park to reach the main gate,” he said as he looked at the eunuch who walked in front of him. “Why you—”

Jiang Feng's words were cut off by a dagger pointed at him. It was lucky, but the former finance minister had martial skills. Agilely, Jiang Feng dodged the opponent's attack easily.

“Death!” the eunuch growled while thrusting the dagger frantically when he realized that his prey had managed to dodge.

Seeing that, Jiang Feng took one step to the right, away from the eunuch's attack. Then, he gripped his opponent's wrist and then hit him hard with his other hand, breaking the attacker's hand.

“Argh!” a heartbreaking cry was heard along with the clinking of a dagger that was slammed into the rocky ground.

Jiang Feng's free hand instantly gripped the eunuch's neck, causing the man to struggle to breathe. “Say, who ordered you,” asked Jiang Feng while gripping the eunuch's jaw, blocking his opponent from biting his tongue.

The eunuch refused to answer, he remained silent as he continued to break away.

Jiang Feng's eyes squinted, impatient and knowing he didn't have much time. He also mentioned a name, “Wang Chengliu turned out.”

Right at the time the name was spoken by Jiang Feng, the eunuch's bead was rounded. It made a thin grin painted on Jiang Feng's face, happy that he had the desired answer.

“Already expected,” muttered Jiang Feng before his face turned dark quickly.

With cold eyes, Jiang Feng left the place. “Wang Chengliu,”. ‘I've guessed he won't let me just leave.’

Without thinking any longer, Jiang Feng immediately shot out in one direction. However, his steps abruptly stopped when a single figure emerged from one of the branches of the palace road.

“Yuanli?” Jiang Feng looked shocked.

It was seen Yuanli's figure standing in the clothes of the palace maids before Jiang Feng. “Chairman, you have to go. The Death Squad will obviously come to ensure your death,” the girl said with a serious face.

“There's something I have to do before I leave,” reply Jiang Feng with a dark face. He felt Yuanli knew what he wanted to do, but the girl still pretended to ask.

As Jiang Feng suspected, Yuanli knew his master's purpose. “Chairman wants to see Empress?” asked the girl with a frown, worried about the purpose of her master.

“Exit,” furious Jiang Feng.

Yuanli was sure Jiang Feng thought he was trying to block his encounter with Huang Miaoling. “The Chief can see the Empress, but not now,” Yuanli said. “Nightday, I'll prepare everything.”

Jiang Feng blinked his eyes, he really thought Yuanli was like Xiaoming, not supporting his feelings for Huang Miaoling. “You ...”

Suddenly, Yuanli's expression turned serious. “However, if he refuses to leave, give up, Chairman,”. A sad and troubled expression emanated from Yuanli's sight. “Unless he realizes how heartless the man is, there is no room in his heart for you.”

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“Empress, are you blind? He's no longer the man you love! He has changed!” The sound of screaming echoed from inside a room.

Two pairs of black beads clashed against each other, trying to browse the minds of their respective owners.

“Jiang Feng,” call Huang Miaoling with furrowed eyebrows, not understanding the reason for the anger of the man before him, also with his attitude so confusing. “What makes you behave like this?”

Jiang Feng sighed violently, he had no time to explain. “Huang Miaoling, I give one more chance to you, go or not?!” snarl. “If you don't go, then—"

“I won't go,” reply Huang Miaoling with a face full of confidence. “I am his wife, I believe in justice in her.” The woman continued, “Again, running away from problems is not the way I solve problems. Living as an escape?” A thin smile was painted on Huang Miaoling's face, “Jiang Feng, you don't understand me.”

Jiang Feng's eyes emitted disbelief, “Huang Miaoling, you—”

“Chairman,” a voice cut off Jiang Feng's speech. The man turned his head and saw the reflection of the shadow on the door paper of the empress. “It's time to go.”

Jiang Feng gritted his teeth. Then, he grabbed Huang Miaoling's hand, surprising the woman. “Fight,” pinta the man. “More or less fight until I can come back for you.”

After saying that, Jiang Feng left behind the pensive Huang Miaoling in his room. The woman tried to chase her out, asking for clarity. However, when he had just set foot on the terrace, only darkness enveloped his gaze.

Huang Miaoling gripped his left wrist, where Jiang Feng touched it. ‘Sick ...’ Although a complaint was spoken in his heart, but the woman could not be denied that the strong grip made him feel safe. Aware of what he was thinking, Huang Miaoling immediately shook his head. ‘What's ...’

Suddenly, Huang Miaoling heard the clattering of footsteps approaching his courtyard. A number of palace soldiers were seen approaching the gate of his courtyard, making the two guards who were on standby there look scared.

Huang Miaoling suspected that Jiang Feng was paying those two to be able to infiltrate his residence. Therefore, he stepped outside and asked, “What made General Chenxiao come to my humble residence?”

Chenxiao stared at Huang Miaoling for a moment, speechless as if he didn't know what to say. Then, he opened his mouth and said, “Onspect, there is an intruder in the palace, do you perhaps know something?”

Huang Miaoling's seemingly calm expression in an instant turned ugly, he was sure that they were talking about Jiang Feng. ‘What has he done so Wang Chengliu behaved like this?’ the woman's heart is in the heart. Her thin lips were separated, “No. Even if there is, I'm not sure they dare to come to my residence.”

That answer made both of Huang Miaoling's guards a little surprised. Their beads were directed at the empress while emitting suspicion. ‘Didn't the empress have a bad relationship with the finance minister?’ that was clearly a question in the minds of the two soldiers.

Not only were the two guards, but the two people hiding on top of one of the shady trees in the Huang Miaoling residence were stunned. None of them thought that the empress would defend the finance minister.

The two people were none other than .. Yuanli and Jiang Feng.

Yuanli glanced at the chairman, finding Jiang Feng's bitter expression. Then, the woman turned her gaze back to Huang Miaoling who had a flat face. ‘Empress ... you ...’

After the group of soldiers left, Huang Miaoling returned to his room, and the two guards in front of the gate returned to duty. Meanwhile, Yuanli and Jiang Feng rushed to dart away to leave the palace while dodging the patrolling warriors.

As soon as they made it out of the palace area, Jiang Feng walked over with a determined expression on his face. Seeing that, Yuanli felt that Jiang Feng still had not given up.

“Chairman,” call Yuanli, just wanted to start his advice, “you've—"

“One year,” Jiang Feng cut off Yuanli's remark, “I will get back Wu's throne and return to take him away.” The man clenched his hand. “At that time, don't expect anyone to stop me.”

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A/N: If you are careful, this part is very connected with the early chapters of Phoenix. This is why if there are no flashback chapters, it will seem less. So, yeah, deal with it! WKWK