The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 31 Empty of the Minister of Development's Chair

The sound of chopsticks was the only sound heard in the dining room that night. No one dared to speak—even Liang Jian once did—when Liang Fenghong's figure exuded an aura so dark and deadly.

As she could no longer bear it, Big Lady Liang said, “Fenghong, I've heard about today's incident.” He glanced at the Husband a little when he realized his words made the Son stop his dinner to look at the Mother. “What Ling’er is okay?” tanyakanya.

Prime Minister Liang looked at Liang Fenghong silently, waiting for his son's reply. He had already refrained from bringing up the matter because he felt the timing was not right. However, he did not expect that his wife's mouth was no closer than his.

Liang Jian who knew nothing was simply dumbfounded. ‘What happened?’ he thought, feeling a little worried when he heard his mother ask about Huang Miaoling's condition. ‘Something happened to Sister-in-law?’

Liang Fenghong looked at the mother for a moment and smiled. “Ling’er is fine,” the answer is short. “You don't need to worry.” He continued his dinner.

Big Madam Liang felt that there was something strange about her son's tone. She glanced at Prime Minister Liang, thinking that her husband had not told her the whole thing that had happened to her.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Liang was confused and also accused. What he told his wife was what Xiaoming reported to him. Therefore, he threw back the innocent look as well as the demand for justice on his wife.

“Genesis today ...,”—Prime Minister Liang and Big Lady Liang immediately turned their eyes on their son—“being in control. Therefore, there is no need to worry,” explained Liang Fenghong again when he realized his answer did not satisfy his parents.

Grand Madam Liang had just wanted to go back to pressuring her son to tell him the truth. However, before he managed to do so, Premier Liang grabbed his hand and stopped him. The man shook his head to hint for the woman not to force Liang Fenghong to explain.

Finished dinner, due to the encouragement of his wife, Prime Minister Liang called Liang Fenghong into his room. “I heard the Huang family members return to their residence in a fit of rage.” He continued, “Not only that, I also heard there was an intruder attacking the Emperor's palace.” Seeing his son still silent, Premier Liang put on a serious face and gave a pressure-filled voice. “I think I have the right to know what happened.”

Liang Fenghong looked at his father's face, the man wasn't joking. Finally, he sighed. “Ling’er plans to clear Wang Wuyu, Li Guifei, and Huang Wushuang as well as pull Wang Chengliu out of the darkness.”

That one sentence widened Prime Minister Liang's eyes, instantly understanding what was really going on. “Secondagus?” he muttered in disbelief. “This .. insanity.” His gaze turned back to Liang Fenghong. “He succeeded?” The son nodded and his expression grew even more filled with horror, an awkward smile adorning his lips. “My son-in-law's candidate is someone terrible.”

Hearing that remark from his father's mouth made Liang Fenghong's heart slightly messed up. He was happy and proud that Huang Miaoling had managed to do something that even his father recognized as madness. However, she felt depressed because the woman forced herself to achieve this without her help.

Prime Minister Liang looked at Liang Fenghong's expression that looked troubled. “Fenghong, what you did was more than enough,”. “I understand how you feel. However, Miss Huang is what kind of person, you know clearly.” Views soften. “You think you can limit it?”

Liang Fenghong shook his head slightly. “I understand him. Restrain it?” The right corner of his lips lifted. “He will run.” Then the smile disappeared. “However, that doesn't mean I'll just shut up and let him fight on his own.” A sharp glint was visible from his eyes.

“What do you want to do?” ask the father who was not calm to see the sight from his son's eyes. “You can't be rash. After all, we are only guests in this country.”

“Tuest?” Liang Fenghong smiled. “Who said?” He took out an object from his sleeves and placed it on the table. “Dad, I'm no longer just a guest.”

Prime Minister Liang fell silent as he watched the object lying on his desk at the moment. Slowly, his expression changed filled with horror mixed with astonishment. The man's index finger was pointed at the plaque Liang Fenghong had placed.

The smile on Liang Fenghong's face did not disappear, making the Father who saw him feel a little depressed. “The first time I got involved with the Fourth Prince and Ling’er to save the Crown Prince, the Emperor forced me to accept a boon.” He grabbed the plaque and said, “Level office plaque level one.”

A plaque of a first-rate official, a plaque that every ministry department leader usually has. Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Justice, and Ministry of Development. There are nine departments, and that means there are only nine plaques.

Then, whose plaque was given to Liang Fenghong?

Prime Minister Liang's mind turned around, guessing the intent of Emperor Weixin. “This makes no sense.” Prime Minister Liang shook his head, not understanding. “Compared to the Fourth Prince and First Miss Huang, you don't have such great merit. What made the Emperor give you such a great gift? In addition, at that time, all nine ministries had leaders.”

“Lianhua Yuan is mine,” said Liang Fenghong. “In addition, the reputation of the trusted merchant of Shi kingdom is also juxtaposed on my name.” His eyes exuded a high sense of confidence. “From these two things, according to Father, what was I like in the eyes of the Emperor?” liang Fenghong asked as he put the plaque back into his sleeves.

In the time of Liang Fenghong's identity was only the Merchant and the Physician Jianghu, Jiang Feng, Li Hongxia was Emperor Weixin's greatest enemy, the thorn in the flesh was so annoying. Emperor Weixin was desperate and trying to find any way to get rid of the man, and one of the ways he used was to look for promising human resources.

With the help Liang Fenghong gave to save his son along with Huang Miaoling and Wang Junsi, Jiang Feng's figure was a wish presented before the Emperor.

“The wealth of a merchant is able to shake a country. However, that is not what Emperor Weixin wanted from me,” Liang Fenghong said. “What he wants is the information network I have in this country.”

Lianhua Yuan was one of the main places in the Shi kingdom where information flowed freely. A saying was even created among the residents of Shi kingdom, ‘If what you are looking for is information, then Lianhua Yuan is the place where you pull over.’

Liang Fenghong grabbed his teacup. “The pressure of life made Emperor Weixin not think clearly. Regardless of my true background, she tried to embrace me with a.” department Finished sipping the hot tea, the Young Master Liang sighed. “I'm sure he's been regretting his actions since days ago.”

“Mplaying an emperor ...” Prime Minister Liang's forehead was wrinkled. “Liang Fenghong, have you lost your sanity?” reproofing.

Li Hongxia was a figure that Emperor Weixin wanted to get rid of. Thus, he made an offer to Liang Fenghong. If the young man can help him get rid of the Minister of Development, then the position of the man who became the enemy of the country will be his.

Liang Fenghong's lips did not move, he fell silent. Then, he looked at his father deeply. The man showed a terrible calm, “The position of the Minister of Development is empty.” A faint smile again adorned his face. “As a candidate-in-law of the kingdom .. It is an obligation for me to fill that void, right?”

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A/S:

Glad my heart, when I saw the comment section full of conjectures. Even happier when I find out, your assumptions are very interesting and there are even some very wild ones.

Keep the discussion going, guys.:") I'm really happy to read it when you're active. <3 <3