The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 73 What Does He Care?

“Ha ha ha, Young Miss, you are so good at kidding,” said an old woman while smiling at her guest. “I never knew that my son had an acquaintance like you.”

Hearing his mother's laughter from outside the courtyard, Shao Yanjun frowned. He rushed into the courtyard of Rong Xia's residence, and he saw a young woman dressed in familiar plush clothes conversing with her in the garden chair.

“Mother,” call Shao Yanjun make the old woman turn her head. There was an unhappy expression on the mother's face, and it left the Minister of Justice confused.

“Anjun! How could you let this young lady wait so long that she had to find you herself on the page?” rong Xia's reprimand to his son.

Shao Yanjun knitted his brows and looked at the figure of the young lady who slowly turned her head towards him. As soon as he saw his face, the man froze. ‘H-Huang Miaoling?!’ Shao Yanjun immediately exclaimed, “All servants, leave this page immediately!” his orders surprised everyone.

Seeing her husband's paled face, Li Yanmei immediately knew that something was wrong. The woman turned her gaze to Huang Miaoling's figure, but she did not recognize him. After all, not just anyone could afford to face the Mingwei Junzhu.

‘Who is this woman?’ inner Li Yanmei in heart.

After the servants had resigned, Shao Yanjun immediately bowed respectfully. “Greetings to Mingwei Junzhu,” he said with a worried expression on his face, because the mother was so close to the figure of the woman.

‘Mingwei Junzhu?!’ screeched Rong Xia and Li Yanmei inwardly as they stared towards Huang Miaoling.

As soon as Rong Xia wanted to salute him, Huang Miaoling immediately stopped the woman. “I came here as an ordinary woman, not with my status as Junzhu,”. “As a younger party, it would make more sense if I saluted you, Big Lady Shao.”

Rong Xia's hands shook, knowing that there was never anything good when it came to being involved with the royal family, especially those who were successfully elevated to be part of the royal family. “A-I dare not, Junzhu,” said, convinced that the young woman before him was no ordinary person.

Huang Miaoling stared at Shao Yanjun. “Minister Shao, confirm yourself.” He sighed. “Because of you, I can't talk casually anymore with the Big Lady,” grumbled with a spoiled attitude, inexplicably making the Minister of Justice creep in horror.

“What might be the reason for you to visit my humble home, Junzhu?” shao Yanjun asked as he clenched his left hand behind his back. “If you don't mind, let's go to the living room to talk.”

The sullen expression on Huang Miaoling's face slowly disappeared replaced by his usual calm facial water. Then, the woman said, “Let's talk here. After all, I also need to chat with Big Lady and Lady Li,” her eyes glanced at Li Yanmei. “Perhaps, we can start with the whereabouts of Third Miss Li and also Big Lady Li.”

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Liang Fenghong's footsteps were so big and fast, showing his slightly panicked mood and shrouded in worry. It was within his mind that the conversation between himself and Emperor Weixin, regarding the danger that most likely had struck Wu at this time.

‘I must immediately send someone to Wu,’ thought Liang Fenghong with a thin frown formed between his eyebrows. ‘In addition, what does Ling’er have in mind by visiting Shao Yanjun's residence?’ The man tried to guess, ‘Finding out the whereabouts of Li Yanran and Han Yu? No, it's not that simple.’

Just as Liang Fenghong was thinking about it, his angle of view caught the whereabouts of someone who was walking towards him. A man dressed in all white with a similar colored robe was seen approaching Liang Fenghong. A plaque hanging on one side of the man's waist shows his position as a member of the investigation department.

“Greetings to Adviser Liang,” the man bowed respectfully towards Liang Fenghong, right before him. This meant that he wanted to involve Mr. Liang into a conversation.

Liang Fenghong's eyes squinted, an aura of vigilance surrounding him. ‘This man ...’ Thin lips of Mr Liang separated, “Who are you?”

The man with the mirror-clear eyes was reflecting a hidden intent. However, a respectful attitude remained he maintained to talk to Liang Fenghong. “Hamba named Rong Gui, member of investigation department.”

Liang Fenghong whispered inwardly, ‘He is still a member?’ Something stuck in his heart, but he put it aside because he found no answer. “What do you need?”

Rong Gui was slightly surprised by Liang Fenghong's toughness. However, given the rumors spread about Mr. Liang, the man was already grateful enough for his interlocutor to still respond to him. If Liang Fenghong did not think it was worth talking to, maybe from earlier the man had passed him without returning his greeting.

That meant, Liang Fenghong recognized himself.

“Advisor Liang should not have settled in Shi,” said Rong Gui bravely, his eyes showing no hesitation in the slightest.

Rong Gui ignored Liang Fenghong's defiant remarks, knowing that the man was trying on him. “If Advisor Liang does not immediately return to Wu, then can I make sure that you will regret.” At first glance, the man seemed to be emitting a look of difficulty. “I won't say much. In essence, this matter had to do with the skies of Wu.” Kingdom

Liang Fenghong's heart skipped a beat, instantly understanding Rong Gui's speech intent. His eyes darkened, he threw such a terrible look at the investigator. “As Sixth Prince's henchman, what is your purpose in telling me about this?”

Rong Gui's eyes grew bigger, surprised by the fact that Liang Fenghong knew of his involvement with Wang Chengliu. ‘So, the question of who I am is just a pretense?’ Rong Gui's brain shouted a warning, ‘Liang Fenghong is not a person to be underestimated.’ Seeing the intimidating aura that Lord Liang emitted, the man was unaware of Rong Gui's decision to leave the Sixth Prince's stronghold.

“I do not know about where Adviser Liang knows the relationship that had been established between me and the Sixth Prince,” said Rong Gui calmly, a little confusing Liang Fenghong with the word ‘squap’. “However, we no longer lead to the same mountain top.”

‘They have split way?’ Liang Fenghong frowned. ‘It doesn't make sense …. What might be—’ The man stopped the flow of his thoughts, starting to have conjectures regarding the reason Rong Gui turned away from Wang Chengliu.

In this life, there were only four existences that were an anomaly. The three existences were unlikely to interact with the figure of Rong Gui, and that meant .. only one last existence was able to change the life path of the investigator before that Liang Fenghong.

“You know my wife?”

***

“Rong Gui has met with Liang Fenghong, Huang Miaoling goes to meet Shao Yanjun. Apparently, these two people should be removed immediately,” said Wang Chengliu as he put down his brush and pay attention to the results of his writing.

Chenxiao who bowed respectfully in front of Wang Chengliu's workbench put on a serious face. “Do we have to speed up the plan?” ask to ensure the best steps that should be taken next.

Wang Chengliu folded his letter paper, then put it into an envelope. Then, he thrust out the letter to Chenxiao. “Send this asap to our little butterfly, use pigeon line.” A meaningful smile was painted on her lips, making her good looks even more radiant. “It's time for Li's descendants to act.”

After receiving the letter given by his employer, Chenxiao said, “What does His Majesty really want to drop ...Huang family?” There was a hint of doubt that enveloped his gaze.

Wang Chengliu's tanned black bead shifted towards his subordinates. “Are you questioning my actions?” he asked with a threatening aura.

Chenxiao's brows clutched as he immediately knelt down. “Your Majesty, don't be angry. Servant is just a little worried about the end result.” He ventured to raise his head and look at his master. “As per everyone's knowledge, the Huang Family is the pillar supporting Shi Kingdom. If the Huang Family really falls, then the defenses of the Shi Kingdom will be destroyed and we are vulnerable to attacks from other kingdoms.” Chenxiao continued, “In fact, if you have entered into an agreement with Zhou and Tubo, there is not the slightest guarantee that they will not turn around to attack us later.”

Wang Chengliu looked at Chenxiao sharply. Then, he said, “Chenxiao, what's your reason for serving me?”

Hearing this, Chenxiao froze. The man's mouth opened, but then closed again. “Hamba has been sassy.” Chenxiao lowered his head, feeling that he had done something very wrong.

Slowly, Wang Chengliu stood up from his chair. Then, the man said, “Go.”

Chenxiao straightened his body, gave a final salute, then turned around to leave the place. The man's eyes reflected the gloom in his heart. ‘Chen Meiren, is it right for me to support the Sixth Prince like this?’ As the door closed and separated itself with Wang Chengliu's gaze, Chenxiao pensive for a moment. ‘Your Majesty, I hope you know about what you are doing.’ The man also stepped away.

Inside the room, Wang Chengliu's gaze turned to a painting hanging in the corner of his bedroom. His eyes looked at the figure of the woman in the painting. The woman was dressed so normally, without the golden trinkets that attracted the attention of a noble lady. The pair of tanned black beads that belonged to the woman looked so sad, in tune with her obvious forced smile.

Wang Chengliu's hands clenched, then his gaze turned dark. ‘Turn attacked Shi?’ A grin was painted on his face. ‘Wouldn't that make things even more fun?’ His eyes radiate a desire to kill, ‘Huang Miaoling, your fault is trying to get in my way.’

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A/N: Hmm, I think some time this author will be up to date. Please understand, guys.

Anyhow, Chengliu seems to have lost his mind. LOL