The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 19 Wang Junsi's Load

The man's footsteps had his usual tempo, neither strange nor different, showing emotions that should be calm. However, the resulting voice of enticement made the subordinates of the man glance at him occasionally with a worried look. The pressure on the cobbled streets given by the man was heavy, as if venting out the turbulent emotions in the heart.

Chenxiao's heart beat fast when he saw the dark expression painted on his master's face. As he could no longer hold back, Chenxiao immediately went through Wang Chengliu's figure to kneel before the man. “Your Majesty, I beg your forgiveness!” he cried out seriously.

Seeing this, the soldiers who were five steps behind them immediately turned their bodies to the side, facing the wall, a form of manners that showed that they did not interfere in the affairs of their superiors. From the aura released by Wang Chengliu from the beginning of leaving the residence of Princess Wu, they were sure that there had been a problem. However, they were not at all interested in knowing what exactly the matter was. Being the palace guards for too long made them realize that knowing less was a blessing.

Silence enveloped the two people in the front row for a moment. The figure of Chenxiao kneeling looked so unfortunate when juxtaposed with the figure of Wang Chengliu who just rolled his eyes down with a terrifying eye beam.

“For what?” w.a.n.g Chengliu asked briefly in a cold tone that made everyone who could hear him shiver in horror. “What's your mistake?” ask again.

Chenxiao's hand was trembling. She knew that her employer did not intend to say that she had no faults, but wanted to test to see if Chenxiao was aware of what she had done wrong.

Chen Xiao then clenched his hands tightly to cover up the fear gathered within him. “I did not manage to find the target and complete His Majesty's command,” Chenxiao replied, still with his head bowed.

“Stand Chenxiao.”

Chenxiao raised his head, intending to reject and emphasize again his mistake as a way of showing his sincerity. However, the moment his eyes met the pair of black eyes looking down on him, he clenched his mouth and immediately stood up.

“T-thank you, Prince.” Chenxiao saluted, showing his gratitude. In reality, it was the man's way of covering up the fear in his heart that had arisen from the dark gaze given to him.

“Ten-step distance,” said Wang Chengliu in a voice loud enough for the soldiers behind him to hear.

“Good!” reply to the soldiers obediently.

Wang Chengliu then resumed his steps, followed by Chenxiao who understood why his master had ordered it to the security soldiers behind them. Inwardly, Chenxiao thought that his master would want to talk to him about some things.

“Chenxiao,” call Wang Chengliu make his escort's bodyguard reply.

“Ya, Prince.” The calmness had not completely returned to Chenxiao's face.

With a flat expression, Wang Chengliu opened his mouth, “Are you surprised by my attitude towards Royal Princess Wu?”

Chenxiao was a little surprised by Wang Chengliu's question, but he couldn't dodge that it was clearly the truth. He was indeed very surprised by Wang Chengliu's attitude towards Wu Meilan, and it was also what made the man think that the Sixth Prince was so angry with his failure to find Huang Miaoling. It gnawed his courage and pushed himself to his knees to apologize before Wang Chengliu.

Sensing the gaze that Chenxiao gave her, Wang Chengliu had already gotten that answer from his question. “Do you know why?” he asked another question.

Actually, Chenxiao did not know about the reason. In the man's mind, he thought that his master actually really needed the support of the Princess of the Wu kingdom.

Wang Chengliu's current situation was very good. The prince who was once called the Prince of the Abandoned has the status of a king. It meant that Emperor Weixin began to look up to him and give some confidence to his son. Not only that, the Sixth Prince also had ties with the Zhou kingdom, indicating that there is a possibility that the neighboring kingdom will be his support in the seizure of the throne that may occur some time in the future.

Merely, even with those two things, Wang Chengliu's strength was still far from enough when compared to Wang Junsi who already had the support of the Huang family, Wu kingdom, and also Tubo kingdom. If Wang Chengliu wanted to sit on the throne, at least he should try to keep Wang Junsi away from the Wu kingdom by attracting Wu Meilan and marrying the princess.

Then, what did Wang Chengliu do? The prince had just scared the Princess of the Wu kingdom!

Chenxiao shook his head and replied, “No, Prince.” This was followed by a faint smile on Wang Chengliu's face, making the Sixth Prince's Companion's expression pensive.

“You're still so naive, Chenxiao.” Wang Chengliu stopped his steps. ‘Same as my fourth brother was.’ He turned to look at his subordinates. “Women and men are basically not much different,” said the prince made Chenxiao a little confused with the topic a little off the mark. “What makes something considered attractive to someone?”

Again, just a mere void that only Chenxiao's expression could show. Wang Chengliu did not blame his bodyguards at all for the boring reaction given. After all, even the person who had the highest standing in the kingdom was not necessarily aware of it.

Wang Chengliu turned his gaze to the street before him and continued walking again. “I learned something from the First Miss Huang.” He was silent for a while, then an unhappy look emanated from his two manics. “Ah, the name is now Mingwei Junzhu, isn't it?” It was an unanswered question, and Chenxiao knew about it. Therefore, he only fell silent while listening to his employer continue, “That makes something interesting .. is the difference.”

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“Your circumstances?” liang Fenghong asked in the terrace area of Wu Meilan's courtyard. His voice was low, calm, no longer panicked and unfriendly like a moment ago when he spoke to Xiuchen. Perhaps, this is based on the fact that Huang Miaoling has gone through a period of crisis and danger.

As a healer, Liang Fenghong had to make sure there was nothing wrong with his patient's body. He glanced at Wang Junsi and noticed the man's appearance. Although there is nothing wrong with the appearance of the outside, but of course there is still the possibility of problems with the internal organs.

Wang Junsi had thought that Liang Fenghong would lecture and curse him after everything that happened, but unexpectedly the first thing that the man asked was his circumstances. “I'm fine.” The man became uneasy having thought badly of the healer before him.

Liang Fenghong did not bother to check on the man's pulse. After all, he had faith in his own medical abilities. The antidote Liang Fenghong gave Wang Junsi was a high-level antidote that could quickly melt away the poison in the body.

“So, how did you end up coming with the Sixth Prince?” liang Fenghong asked without further ado.

“We met on the road,” replied Wang Junsi.

At a glance, there was a visible wrinkle forming on Liang Fenghong's forehead. “And you think I'll believe that answer?” reply with ketus.

Liang Fenghong was silent for a moment, then said, “You met him when you came out of your residence.” That's not a question, it's a statement. Coincidentally, Wang Junsi also neither confirmed nor blamed Liang Fenghong's statement, indicating the man's words were truly true. The Young Master Liang's eyes squinted. “He's involved?” he murmured as he glanced in any direction, thinking.

“His residence is in the direction of my residence, there is nothing strange about the path he took. Do you still feel like he's on purpose?” Wang Junsi asked. “You suspect he wants to make sure I'm?” This time, the Fourth Prince began to catch the path of Liang Fenghong's mind and fell silent.

Liang Fenghong did not reply to Wang Junsi's question and changed the subject. “Wang Wuyu poisoned you.” That's not a question either. “How can you be so careless?” tanyakanya.

Of particular note, there was not the slightest insulting or condescending tone in Liang Fenghong's tone. The man was honestly just curious about this strange thing. Wang Junsi may have had a bad reputation in the Shi kingdom before; the Useless Prince, the Ulung Teaser, and many more calls that the people had given him. However, Liang Fenghong knew clearly it was all a mask.

Behind all the decay that was spread among the people, Liang Fenghong was convinced that Wang Junsi stored intelligence, thoroughness, as well as fighting ability that was able to make him stand out among his brothers. This can be seen from the actions he took to help the Wu kingdom.

True, Wang Chengliu was a big contribution in the planning. However, the one who executed the plan was Wang Junsi. Making a plan and executing it, those are two different things. Making a plan is not easy, but carrying out the plan is much more difficult. If Wang Junsi had no ability, then no matter how great Wang Chengliu's plan was, their goal would be unattainable!

Then, why was Wang Junsi now like a blind lion? It was so easy for him to fall into Wang Wuyu's trap ….

Although it did sound annoying, Wang Junsi knew Liang Fenghong did not mean anything bad. Moreover, he had to admit, this time he had truly underestimated his brother.

“I don't think long. I guess because the background is my residence, all are in my control.” Then, Wang Junsi's expression turned into confusion. “To be honest, until now I did not know how Wuyu poisoned me.” There was a glimmer of shame painted on his face.

Wang Junsi twisted his mind, trying to recall what had really happened. There was one strange point that he still could not understand.

“I briefly spoke with Wang Wuyu about Zhongcheng.” Wang Junsi's words made Liang Fenghong frown. “His escort bodyguard,” explained the Fourth Prince, making the frown on the Young Master Liang stretch. “However, in the final moments, I only realized, the man ... did not come along with Wang Wuyu to my residence.”

‘Zhongcheng?’ Liang Fenghong. After a moment of silence, he glanced at Xiaoming who was near the terrace. “Xiaoming,” called him to make his subordinates turn their heads and walk over.

“Young Master?” Xiaoming gave a questioning look to her master, waiting for orders.

However, strangely enough, Liang Fenghong then shook his head. “No, ignore me.” The frown on his forehead loosened, as if his doubts disappeared in an instant.

Xiaoming was slightly dumbfounded before finally walking away from Liang Fenghong and Wang Junsi to return to her post earlier. He could not help but scratch the side of his head due to the creeping confusion.

Liang Fenghong turned to Wang Junsi. “No need to mess up that problem for now,”. “Compare that problem ...” Liang Fenghong closed his eyes for a while, trying to recall the state of Wang Junsi's courtyard while he was there. Then, he opened his eyes. “Your servant, why is there only one?” He remembered about the poor servant who lost his life in this incident.

Hearing Liang Fenghong's words, Wang Junsi felt a part of the fog in his head as if it had just been lifted. The man looked up and explained half-mumbled about the whereabouts of the other servants in his new residence.

“One of those servers ...” Wang Junsi recalled that there were two maids serving him, but one of the servants went to prepare the dyes for him and. Even after he regained consciousness, Xiuchen said nothing about the dizzy medicine or the existence of the other servant.

Liang Fenghong sighed, now he knew what the problem was. “Fourth Prince, you are too naive,”. “From the many servants, do you think that no one is a spy?”

“The servant is a confidant of my Mother,” reply Wang Junsi tried to justify herself. “Cannot ...”

“Wang Wuyu understands you too much until he uses this ridiculous way to bring you down,” said Liang Fenghong with a straightforward, sharp tongue back to play after a long time. “He knows you're not like the other palace dwellers, you're used to being so free because you consider yourself no threat in the eyes of others.” His eyes looked at Wang Junsi from top to bottom. “You never carry a silver needle wherever you go, unlike the other palace dwellers, don't you?”

Wang Junsi clenched his hands. “You .. true.”

It was really hard for Wang Junsi's ego to admit this kind of thing. Normally, it was Xiuchen who always carried silver needles and reminded him to go back to check whatever he consumed. Today, since his subordinate was absent, Wang Junsi was negligent as well.

“You are different,” said Liang Fenghong firmly. “Now, you are the King of Yong, the liaison of the Shi royal family with the Huang family, the last descendant of the Tubo kingdom, as well as the holder of the honorary plaque and the special military plaque of the Wu kingdom.” The man's gaze made Wang Junsi feel awakened to the burden on his shoulders at this moment. “Wang Junsi, you are no longer just a prince with a reputation of the Deaf Teaser. All your masks have been smashed to pieces.”

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A/N: When from the beginning get used to being free and suddenly the center of attention, there are many small things that can endanger yourself. Junsi oh Junsi, in the end, no matter how great a person is, they are still human with flaws.

On the other side\, Wang Chengliu =________= what do you mean\, huh? Do readers know?

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P.L.S. For readers who are affected by the flood, hopefully it can be quickly resolved yes the problem (not sure what I mean, but the point is hopefully blessed with the best). Wish you all the best.

Not about the crying sky lately\, most watch the sad drama cake. I think the author of Soul Land episode 134 T___T is like his heart.