The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 3 He Who Engages

The knocking of the heels on the palace streets made of stone arrays resounded to a certain distance. The tempo of the beat is short and fast, indicating that the sound maker is a woman in a hurry. Together with the tempo of the footsteps, there was still the tempo of the footsteps of several different people, one other woman and four men.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps stopped in turn. The woman in the front row looked ahead, watching closely the figure of the man standing on the edge of a stretcher. ‘It ...’

A servant-clad girl next to the Lady in luxurious clothes was swaying the figure of the man next to the palanquin, deeply fascinated by her blinding good looks. Upon awakening, the girl immediately turned to her side, at the noble lady who was clearly her master. “Crown Princess, from her appearance, the man should have been—”

“Tabib Jianghu, right?” Huang Wushuang interrupted Xiaoxue's speech and stepped forward to approach Liang Fenghong's entourage.

Liang Fenghong glanced at him, but did not weaken the cold gaze that had already adorned his gaze. His emotions that were still not fully controlled made the man not behave according to logic and clear mind. Even if he was dealing with a crown princess of Shi kingdom, but Liang Fenghong did not care. He was silent as he stared at Huang Wushuang.

Xiaoxue immediately whispered in a voice that was a little too loud, “Crown Princess, she is the young master of the Liang family, the sole successor of Premier Liang.” The man before him was so handsome, even though he was a servant, Xiaoxue still had time to wish he could make the man glance at him.

Of course, a second was not cashed in by Liang Fenghong to glance at Xiaoxue.

‘Young Master Liang?’ huang Wushuang thought with all her might to hide her surprise.

Huang Wushuang had indeed not been able to get out of the residence for quite a long time. In addition, Yuanli also restricted his movements throughout the day and left himself behind regarding certain information. However, a thing of this magnitude, Xiaoxue could only tell herself now!

Huang Wushuang's brain turned around. If the man in front of this was Young Master Liang, Liang Fenghong, then that meant that this man was also Huang Miaoling's future husband. Huang Wushuang's heart felt unwilling. Such a handsome and talented man with a high standing in a big kingdom like Wu kingdom would be the husband of that half-brother.

How annoying!

Under Liang Fenghong's cold gaze, Huang Wushuang did not give up. With a sweet smile adorning her face, she spoke up again, “Ah? If so, then it is more appropriate to call you with a call ‘kakak in-law’, is not it?” Huang Wushuang greeted him without bowing himself, trying to point out the fact that after all, in Shi royal palace, he had a higher standing compared to Liang Fenghong. “Greetings, Sister-in-law.”

Xiaoming's temple twitched. ‘On the lips pronounce the call of sister-in-law, but her actions clearly did not pay the appropriate tribute to her sister-in-law. This woman ...’

A terrifying glint of light splashed in Liang Fenghong's eyes. “Sister-in-law?” he repeated Huang Wushuang's words with his brows furrowed. “You don't deserve to call me that,” his reply made everyone go awry.

“You—!”

“Supply once!” yelled Xiaoxue who preceded Huang Wushuang's anger. “Don't you know that my mistress is the Crown Princess?” The servant seemed to be trying to attract Liang Fenghong's attention as well as making Huang Wushuang feel his loyalty. Is that the saying? Ah, ‘drop two birds with one stone’. “You may be the son of the prime minister of the Wu kingdom, but you are nobody in Shi kingdom. Your position is still much lower than Her Highness Crown Princess.”

Hearing Xiaoxue's reply, Liang Fenghong's eyes moved on the girl's figure. The man's attention was indeed desired by Xiaoxue from earlier, but as soon as their gaze met, Xiaoxue's entire body seemed to freeze and her throat was choked.

“Crown Princess,” call Liang Fenghong without the slightest hint of respect in her speech. He glanced back at Huang Wushuang. “I think your waitress is a little stupid.” His words made the Crown Princess stupefied. “I don't mean worthy is because your brother and I haven't finished the wedding, not a matter of degrees.” Then, his flat expression turned into the expression of someone who was offended. “Even if I offend you, what right does a lowly servant have to teach me?”

In that instant, everyone felt their heart beating fast. The atmosphere in the place instantly turned hot-cold, shouting warnings and uncomfortable feelings.

‘Wire!’ pekik Xiaoming glanced at Liang Fenghong. ‘From the beginning, Young Master was already angry because of what happened to First Miss Huang. Now, the waiter instead ...’ He gritted his teeth. ‘If it continues this way ...’ Xiaoming took a step forward, approaching her employer. “Young Master,” call him.

It was not touched by Liang Fenghong who again spoke up, “Today, my mood is so good. Therefore, I won't mind a small thing like this.” The man's eyes squinted. “However, it's good that the Crown Princess teaches this manners to your servant. The business of employers ... is not a thing worth interfering with a lowly servant.” His gaze turned murderous as he stared at Xiaoxue. “If not, I fear his head will no longer be above his neck.”

Finished saying so, Liang Fenghong turned his body and turned in the opposite direction, starting to leave the place. If not for the fact that he had to immediately bring Huang Miaoling from that place to secure the girl as well as avoid meeting with the other palace dwellers, Liang Fenghong would have stayed to teach the pesky maid*n it's what's called ‘regret’.

Just as Liang Fenghong's subordinates took their first steps to leave the place, a voice stopped them, “Stop.” It was clearly Huang Wushuang's voice. The woman's eyes glanced towards the palanquin for a moment before turning towards Liang Fenghong. “Young Master Liang, is the person inside the stretcher an honorable Princess Meilan?” tanyakanya.

Hearing Huang Wushuang's question, all of Liang Fenghong's entourage stopped their steps. They stared at the Crown Princess uncomfortably, as if they knew she was trying to buy time or make things difficult for them.

Without turning his head, Liang Fenghong said, “If so, why? Otherwise, why?” He looked over slightly to glance at Huang Wushuang from behind his shoulder. “What does this have to do with Her Royal Highness Crown Princess?” There was a slight mocking tone tucked inside her tone, perhaps due to the fact that her status as crown princess might not last much longer.

Liang Fenghong's tone made Huang Wushuang clench her hands. Even if this man before him had a very admirable appearance compared to the people he had met, but the man's arrogance was far above everyone. This made the emotions of Huang Wushuang who had been well controlled a little difficult to calm down.

With his hands hidden within his long sleeves, Huang Wushuang pinched himself to get away from the rage. A sweet smile continued to adorn her lips as the woman said, “I have long heard of the arrival of the venerable Princess Meilan of the Wu kingdom, but have not had time to pay respect to him because of my body's unhealthy condition yesterday. However, even so, it seems that the heavens have set a destiny and brought us together today. Therefore, allow me to greet the honorable princess lord of the Wu kingdom now.”

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P.L.S. Don't think of this as coercion, yeah. Just express the heart's sadness aja. awkwkwkwkwkwk