The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 45 Yuanli's Reason and Delayed Arrival

After Yuanli's departure, Huang Wushuang could do nothing but sculpt. His tootokan was not opened by the servant, and he could only be silent about accepting fate.

About three hours later, the teasing on Huang Wushuang's body opened on its own, giving the woman permission to move. Merely, even after his ability to move had returned, Huang Wushuang did not dare to do anything. His mind continued to be haunted by Xiaoxue's face that was so terrifying.

Until morning arrived and Yuanli returned to visit him, Huang Wushuang only started to react. The woman swiftly sat herself down and pressed her back against the wall, trying to get away from the Chief Servant of her courtyard.

Like heaven and earth, Yuanli in the morning was so different from the night before. The girl put on a polite smile while offering help to change Huang Wushuang's fishy clothes and mattress.

No, the fishy smell is not because of the traces of Xiaoxue blood that stick to—Yuanli certainly will not allow any trace of the incident last night. The thing that creates a fishy smell on the clothes and mattress Huang Wushuang is none other than the woman's own urine. Due to excessive fear, Huang Wushuang's sense of smell and touch did not work to awaken himself to his embarrassing condition.

As Yuanli replaced the cloth lining his bed while humming, tens—maybe also hundreds—feelings mixed in Huang Wushuang. Shame, anger, fear, humiliation, and much more. All that negative energy enveloped him.

When Huang Wushuang was rolling back the chaos that had befallen her in her mind, she was startled by the sound of knocking on the door of her room. “Crown Princess, you should get ready soon, Long Momo will definitely come back to visit you soon.”

Yuanli's voice from behind the door could be heard followed by the crackling of the open door. His approaching footsteps made Huang Wushuang's grip on his blanket grow tighter.

From behind the parapet of his living room and bedroom, Yuanli's face adorned with a smile slowly appeared. Even if the smile looked sweet and inviting, but to Huang Wushuang, he seemed to be looking at a terrifying demon.

In a sweet tone, Yuanli said, “Crown Princess, you must hurry. You know how important it is to keep your appearance before Long Momo, right?”

As if he had just regained his strength, Huang Wushuang sat down with vigor, ‘I must ask Empress Shen for help. This is my chance to ask for his help through Long Momo!’

The next instant, Yuanli's expression turned dark and his eyes looked at Huang Wushuang hatefully. “You better not do anything.” His words made the woman in front of him stare. “You think, all this time Empress Dowager Shen loved you so much?”

A mocking grin was clearly plastered on Yuanli's face. The girl brought her face closer towards Huang Wushuang, making the woman flinch and try to get away.

The expression on Yuanli's face seemed to be more comforted as he said, “The medicine you drink is not at all to support pregnancy, but instead,” she explained in a tickling whispering tone.

For a moment, Huang Wushuang was speechless. The woman's brain was not fast enough to process the information she had just received. ‘Backside?’ the Crown Princess's inner self with breath began to suffocate.

The first thing that showed a change was Huang Wushuang's expression. The woman's eyes enlarged, emitting a deep horror. His eyebrows bend sharply, interlacing to illustrate distrust. The pretty little lips were slightly separated, signaling a choking speech in her throat.

Although his face displayed a mocking face, but Yuanli's brain was spinning. His eyes radiated a consideration of every action he had and would take. ‘Should have been enough, right?´ thought. ‘I hope my actions are in line with the wishes of the Chairman and can really help Miss.’

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“Prince Qing Zhuang delayed his arrival?” Huang Miaoling widened, this news was not to his liking. “Why?” asked the girl to Qing Gangtie who was now in her pavilion.

Of the men who left the residence, Qing Gangtie was the first to return. The man explained how he had attempted to convince Emperor Weixin of Huang Miaoling's actions. However, in the end, the Emperor gave no answer and ordered the Great Master to leave the palace. Needless to say, the great man must have needed some time to think about the next course of action he had to take.

While Huang Miaoling was waiting for a response, Qing Gangtie's eyes were busy watching his students who were training in the girl's courtyard. He had not expected that Xiang Ruyi would become so excited in training under the guidance of the Mingwei Junzhu.

“You are fit to be a teacher,” chirps Qing Gangtie, not responding to Huang Miaoling's serious question.

“Guru Large Qing ...” Huang Miaoling's tone sounded clear, asking for an answer.

Qing Gangtie glanced at the young girl. “To be honest, I don't know,” he replied. “However, it is said that there are some things going on in the Zhou Kingdom. This forced Emperor Zhou to postpone the wedding plans.”

Qing Gangtie's reply made Huang Miaoling take a deep breath. The girl then furrowed her brows, making it look like she was thinking hard.

‘Could Wang Chengliu do something?’ huang Miaoling. He closed his eyes. ‘No, the time is not right, too fast. Unless he knows what will happen, there's no way he ...’

Huang Miaoling's mind was suddenly empty. Then, quickly, memory after memory flowed inside that little head. A few seconds later, Huang Miaoling's eyelids opened, flaunting his black bead that gave off a dangerous glint.

‘Could it? Could he be the same?!’

Qing Gangtie caught the sight emitted by Huang Miaoling, and it made his right eyebrow rise. ‘What does he think?’ curious, curious. Suddenly, the corner of his eye caught the figure that had just stepped into the courtyard of the girl. “Liqiang!” he exclaimed, slightly surprising Huang Miaoling.

Huang Junyi and Xiang Ruyi who were dueling stopped their busyness. The two greeted Huang Liqiang for a moment before returning to continue their training.

Seeing the Grandfather approaching towards his pavilion, Huang Miaoling stood up from his chair. The girl greeted Huang Liqiang. “Grandfather,” call him while bowing respectfully.

“Hmm,” reply Huang Liqiang while nodding his head. “I'm sure you demand an explanation from my side.” Then, the man wore a defiant smile. “Therefore, you better explain your intention of contacting Emperor Zhou, Qing Shan.”

Huang Miaoling was not surprised by Huang Liqiang's question, he simply smiled as he glanced at Qing Gangtie for a moment. As expected, the Great Master conveyed information to the Grandfather regarding the letter he left.

“Grandfather, sit down first.” Huang Miaoling gestured for his grandfather to sit down.

Seeing Huang Liqiang's arrival, Qiuyue swiftly also filled one empty cup of tea to then give to the Elder. “Please, Elder,” he said followed by Huang Liqiang who immediately gulped down the entire contents of the cup.

Huang Miaoling sighed at how impatient the Grandfather was. His expression then turned serious. “I want to clear the way for Wang Qiuhua and also cut off Wang Chengliu's resources.”