The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 67 Emperor Zhou

“The arrival of Prince Qing Zhuang has been delayed for so long. However, until now there is still no news about when his visit will be done.” Liang Fenghong continued, “If indeed Zhou intended to carry out the marriage, he would not delay it all this time.” Then, he glanced at Huang Jieli. “Second, messenger Shi is still not back. It shows that there is something going on inside in Zhou.” A dangerous glint emanated from the man's eyes. “He may be dead.”

“What?” Huang Jieli. “Tapi—!” His speech came to a halt when he saw Huang Yade raise her hand, beckoning for him to be silent. ‘K-Second First already expected it too?!’ The man gulped, feeling there was a huge conspiracy behind this.

“Third, Sihan and Nanhan attack.” Everyone was immediately speechless hearing Liang Fenghong's third reason, curious how it connected to Zhou. “To reach Kun Lun, the Fifth Prince's entourage must go through Han's meadow. For security, of course, the path taken is a grassland area that is in Zhou territory. This is done considering that Zhou is Shi's ally, is not it?” He looked at Huang Qinghao.

“It's true.” Huang Qinghao nodded.

“Isn't the third reason your question has been answered?” Liang Fenghong glanced at Shao Yanjun who was frowning, noticing the sweaty streaks dotting the man's forehead. ‘Shao Yanjun, you sided with the wrong person.’

As all the officials fell silent and pondered over Liang Fenghong's words, Huang Qinghao looked at Emperor Weixin. It took some time before the Emperor finally gave the great general a nod.

“Mr Liang was right, Zhou allied with Sihan and Nanhan,” Huang Qinghao said in the end.

Huang Miaoling's temples twitched slightly. ‘Did Father and Emperor just test A Feng?’ He's not happy with that fact.

From the beginning, Huang Miaoling was a little confused as to why his father and Emperor Weixin had said nothing to support or dismiss Liang Fenghong's statement. He knew clearly that Shi's spies were scattered in various areas. If there really was a big incident like this, then the spies should have sent word.

‘Wait, but if Zhou is a traitor, the spy should have sent the news before the bad incident happened to Wang Wuyu?’ Huang Miaoling frowned, he twisted his brain. Then, a black shadow enveloped his gaze. ‘Except that betrayal also happened suddenly and based on the intentions of the enemy disguised!’

While his father was busy explaining the situation to the other officials, Huang Miaoling's eyes slowly moved towards Wang Chengliu. Caught by him that the man was also paying attention to himself meaningfully, his tanned black bead exuded a dangerous look.

It didn't take long for Huang Miaoling to understand what was really going on. ‘Baj*ngan!’

Knowing that Huang Miaoling had just been enlightened, Liang Fenghong immediately clasped his wife's hand. “Tenace.”

Huang Miaoling's heart was beating rapidly, and the woman took a deep breath before then exhaling, trying to calm herself down. “I was one step late,” she said as she squeezed her husband's hand.

Liang Fenghong did not say anything. The gaze he directed at his wife was diverted at a glance to the figure of the Sixth Prince. The two men stared at each other in silence, as if throwing a mute threat against each other.

“We can fix it,” Liang Fenghong said as he looked at Huang Yade who was closing her eyes with her eyebrows clutched, looking like she was thinking hard.

“Zhou could not have betrayed,” Qing Gangtie said suddenly. “Qing S— Emperor Zhou is unlikely to take such a decision. This is beyond common sense!” Seemed a deep worry emanating from his face.

Huang Miaoling was not surprised by that. As Emperor Zhou's brother, Qing Gangtie must have been worried about his brother's condition. This kind of unexpected situation must have left him perplexed and panicked, especially since the old man understood the way Emperor Zhou Qing Shan thought the most.

“Previous Emperor Zhou may not take this action.” Everyone was startled and immediately looked towards Huang Yade. The man had opened his eyes, but his manic only stared at the empty air. “However, not if we are talking about the current Emperor Zhou.”

“Minister Huang, what are you talking about?” ask Situ Haonan while frowning. “You cannot possibly say that ...” The man could not finish his words, realizing that Huang Yade's words were not mere nonsense.

Huang Miaoling noticed Qing Gangtie's face paled. Then, the old man closed his eyes as he clenched his hands, the usually firm and strong back looked bent and fragile now. Seeing that made Huang Miaoling grit his teeth.

Emperor Weixin became the one who answered Situ Haonan's question, “Emperor Zhou, Qing Shan, has died.” He added, “The man we now refer to as Emperor Zhou .. is Qing Zhuang.”