The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 23 Great Master Qing's Visit to the Palace

“Onar?” Wei Shulin repeated Huang Yade's words. “Sister Cousin, I don't understand.” He really doesn't understand. Obviously Huang Miaoling was poisoned and became a victim in this incident, why even the girl who was said to have been troublemaking?

Huang Yade had just wanted to open his mouth, then he noticed the whereabouts of Rong Gui within the room. “Who is this?” Just a moment ago, his focus was on something else to the point that the figure of Rong Gui did not enter his view at all.

Wei Shulin understood Huang Yade's question and immediately gestured for Rong Gui to introduce himself. As per Wei Shulin's orders, Rong Gui saluted while introducing himself to Huang Yade. The Minister of Defense watched Rong Gui for a moment before ordering him to come out.

For a moment, Wei Shulin was shocked and intended to stop Rong Gui. However, seeing the fatigue within Huang Yade's face, he did not say much and nodded his head at Rong Gui for him to wait outside.

“You look very fond of your new subordinate,” Huang Yade said suddenly. It was rare for Wei Shulin to invite someone to meet him when they talked about something important. Therefore, Huang Yade was completely unaware of Rong Gui's existence at the beginning and lowered her guard.

“Rong Gui is talented, he is also not a noble family, there is nothing to fear from him.” Wei Shulin explained briefly about the origins of Rong Gui from Qiongpo Di. When he noticed Huang Yade's bad-looking expression change, he asked again, “What ... I did the wrong thing, Brother Cousin?”

Huang Yade replied briefly, “Living at Qiongpo Di doesn't mean he's harmless. Have you checked the truth of its origin?” Wei Shulin nodded his head, but the Defense Minister did not look calm. In the end, he waved his hand. “Forget it, I have more important things now.”

“Ah, yes, about Third Cousin Sister.” Wei Shulin nodded his head. “What really happened? Why could he and Fourth Cousin's sister be such opposites? I don't understand more what's in Fourth Cousin's Sister's mind!”

Huang Yade's forehead wrinkled, feeling dizzy from not having time to tell Wei Shulin the truth about Huang Wushuang. He briefly, clearly, and concisely, told his cousin the origin of Huang Wushuang and the reason she was targeting Huang Miaoling. This left Wei Shulin agape.

‘Princess Li Hongxia?!’ Wei Shulin was fixated on one terrifying reality. He knew there was something wrong with all the movements in the palace today, but he could not believe that the reality was so chaotic and horrible. “So, Li Guifei already knows that—”

Huang Yade shook his head, guessing what question Wei Shulin wanted to ask. “Takaypossible. Only a handful of people knew, including Emperor Huatai and Liang Fenghong. Clearly, the two were not siding with the Li family. Huang Wushuang herself did not know about her identity, how could Li Guifei possibly know about this?”

Wei Shulin nodded his head after thinking for a moment and brought up various scenarios in his brain. As Huang Yade said, there was no way for Li Guifei to know this.

Wei Shulin's head shook slightly. ‘What is true ... fruit falls not far from the tree? Pure greed controlled Fourth Cousin's Little Sister's decision so she did that to Third Cousin's Sister even though she knew nothing of her origin?’

Although he already understood about the origin of Huang Wushuang, Wei Shulin still did not understand what underlies the woman's hatred towards Huang Miaoling. After all, it was her elder sister who gave Huang Wushuang the chance to become the crown princess. Instead of being grateful, he instead targeted Huang Miaoling.

Of course, Huang Yade would not tell Wei Shulin about the madness Huang Miaoling had done to trap Huang Wushuang and Wang Zhengyi. Fewer people know that terrible disgrace, then better. In the end, Huang Miaoling was a girl. If Wei Shulin knew how cruel the girl was ….

‘Hah ...’ Huang Yade could only sigh helplessly.

Unable to get an answer, Wei Shulin finally moved on to another topic. “Sister Cousin, I was curious,” he said with furrowed eyebrows. “I told you that Third Cousin's sister was poisoned, but you didn't look panicked, but just angry. Aren't you worried?” tanyakanya.

“Hmph!” Huang Yade snorted as he struck the table with a fist upon hearing Wei Shulin's question. “Worried?!” He returned furious, shocking poor Wei Shulin. “In my opinion, I should be worried about my sanity compared to the safety of that troublemaker girl!” snapped it.

“Cousin Sister, why is that?” Wei Shulin was extremely confused.

“Everyone calls me the Genius Strategist, right? Heh, I'm sorry, I dare not accept!” huang Yade. “If I am a Genius Strategist, then that girl is the Goddess of Strategy!” Although his words sounded praising, but his lips formed a smile filled with anger. “Even those closest to him were made pawns, it was amazing!”

The wrinkles on Wei Shulin's forehead became increasingly deep. His gaze was shrouded in confusion as he looked at the movements of Huang Yade who was beginning to look like a madman. This was a sight that Wei Shulin had only seen.

Huang Yade looked so depressed and frustrated.

Wei Shulin refrained from rolling his eyes. ‘Only a genius or a madman understands your babble,’ means in the heart.

“All today's mess is your beloved cousin's sister!”

*Some time ago*

“Please,”, said Kasim Gao, inviting the honorees to enter the Emperor's office. After letting the Huang and Qing Gangtie family men in, Eunuch Gao again closed the door tightly.

The men immediately knelt before Emperor Weixin and saluted, “Greet His Majesty the Emperor!”

“Great Teacher Qing!” welcome Emperor Weixin when he sees Qing Gangtie coming along with the Huang family men.

Emperor Weixin circled around his desk to get to Qing Gangtie, immediately asking the old man to get up and put aside the nonsense manners. After all, the old man was one of the loyal subordinates who served him to build Shi's kingdom first. There were so many teachings and help that Qing Gangtie gave, but the man asked for nothing and instead decided to retire outside the capital.

“Tua Huang.” Emperor Weixin turned her head and smiled widely when she saw Huang Liqiang also coming along with Qing Gangtie. He also immediately woke up the man and allowed the other three people—Huang Qinghao, Huang Yade, and Huang Jieli— to stand up. The Great Man spread his hand. “The sky smiled at Shi today, the heroes of the kingdom united in the room.” A wide smile adorned his face.

“Your Highness is exaggerated,” said Qing Gangtie and Huang Liqiang simultaneously. Even if they were much more senior than Emperor Weixin and had been subordinate to the former emperor, but standing before them now was still the Son of Heaven, manners should not be excluded.

Emperor Weixi nodded her head, deeply appreciating the loyalty Huang Liqiang and Qing Gangtie showed. “What might make Great Master Qing visit Zhongcheng after so many years?” she asked. “I understand Elder Huang returned to meet Mingwei Junzhu, but Great Master Qing ...”

Qing Gangtie smiled faintly. “Jawab, Your Grace. My smallest disciple is the Sixth Young Master of the Huang family, Huang Junyi. Since she came back to see her sister, then I took the opportunity to come and visit after such a long time, especially after hearing this worrying matter of some time,” replied honestly.

Hearing Qing Gangtie's remark, Emperor Weixin felt a little offended and embarrassed. The state problems that have occurred in the past few months are terrible. If it were not for the Huang family's cooperation with the Liang family, as well as the help of his two sons, then Li Hongxia and Empress Dowager He would really bring destruction to Shi's kingdom.

“I hope Your Majesty is not offended. But actually, my arrival here also aims to discuss important matters with His Majesty,” said Qing Gangtie.

Huang Liqiang threw a meaningful glance at his son and grandson. Huang Qinghao and Huang Jieli understood the old man's intentions and immediately resigned. As the brains of Emperor Weixin, Huang Yade would obviously stay indoors.

After there were only four people left in the room, Qing Gangtie began, “Emperor, I heard about your plans to marry Princess Qiuhua to Prince Qing Zhuang of Zhou kingdom. Is this the truth?”

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A/N: Hooh, it's short. Wait for tomorrow, yeah. Tomorrow the update should be morning, because it is actually already so but has not been reviewed and tired. Make :")

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