The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 76 The Unexpected

Rong Gui looked at Huang Miaoling, immersed in the darkness that presented a bead as beautiful as the night belonged to the woman. Then, he sighed, “Junzhu, had I said that I could not—”

“Investigator Rong,” Huang Miaoling cuts off Rong Gui's speech, a sweet smile painted on the woman's lips. “You've come this far, do you think Wang Chengliu will let you go?” ask that man. “If you want to say that you kept the man a secret to protect your honor, then I will say one thing to you,” the smile on the face of the Mingwei Junzhu disappeared, “Perset*n with it.”

The entire room was wide open to hear such a harsh word coming out from Huang Miaoling's lips, except for Liang Fenghong who was only smiling as he sipped his tea. Harsh words are not at all a big thing when compared to everything Huang Miaoling is capable of doing, are they not?

Seeing Rong Gui freeze in place, a smile returned to the face of Huang Miaoling. “Join me, isn't that a good way to avenge and also protect yourself?”

As he recalled what happened after his offer to Rong Gui in the living room, a smile rose on Huang Miaoling's face. Hearing the Mingwei Junzhu cursing so openly seemed to make Rong Gui understand that the woman was not someone who liked pleasantries. Therefore, the man quickly made a decision, which was to join the Huang Miaoling stronghold.

Huang Miaoling said inwardly, ‘Getting Rong Gui is equivalent to breaking one finger of Wang Chengliu. Although it does not provide a big advantage, but at least it will make it difficult for the man in acting.’

Seeing the smile on Huang Miaoling's face, Liang Fenghong clicked his tongue. The man then hugged his wife's neck from behind, he whispered, “Ling’er, stop thinking about other men.” He knew Huang Miaoling well, no need to ask to know that she was thinking about Rong Gui. Then, Liang Fenghong pulled Huang Miaoling to his feet. “Night is so late, it's time to rest,” his tone sounds so soft.

While lying on his bed, Huang Miaoling realized that Liang Fenghong was looking at him. The man's black bead looked overcast, not in tune with the smile that adorned his lips.

“A Feng, if you are worried about Wu, then go,” Huang Miaoling said suddenly.

Liang Fenghong frowned, “If I go, how about you?” Knowing clearly that his wife was someone who had high self-esteem, the man immediately added, “It is not my intention to question your abilities, but I will not feel at ease leaving you alone.”

There was no expression on Huang Miaoling's face, but his mouth was open to reply, “You will only be gone some time, I can protect myself until you return.”

Strictly speaking, Liang Fenghong shook his head. “Soon, Shi will face a great war with Zhou and the Padang Han Tribe. That means Father-in-law and Second Sister-in-law will leave the capital.” Liang Fenghong's gaze was as if glaring, imagining the state in his mind. “The First Sister is able to protect the Huang family. However, who protected you when me and Dad returned to Wu?”

Huang Miaoling sat himself down, making Liang Fenghong do the same—showing the man was not willing to lose in this debate. “If Wu really falls, Shi won't leave either. Rong Gui has been warning us, and Emperor Weixin has also shown you the omens of the Padang Han Tribe. We can't just shut up.” Huang Miaoling's gaze looked so solemn.

A hazy sigh escaped from Liang Fenghong's mouth. At a time like this, he really wished that he and Huang Miaoling were only villagers living on the mountain. No matter what war is under the mountain, they will not interfere.

“Did you never think there was a possibility that Wang Chengliu had manipulated Rong Gui? It's possible that when Investigator Rong thought he was helping us, he was actually helping Wang Chengliu to trap us.” Liang Fenghong tried to explain, “Who can guess what Wang Chengliu will do when myself and Wu's entourage exit the capital?”

Huang Miaoling's jaw hardened, understanding that her husband's words made sense. However …. “Although this is a trap, then we can only deal with it.”

Liang Fenghong combed his hair back in frustration, “Ling’er, what do you want me to do? Go to Wu Kingdom and solve the problem there?” Her tone leaked out the vexation that started to spread, “Good, I'll go. But what about you here? What's your plan?”

Huang Miaoling's lips separated, but then closed again. He has no plan. Without Huang Miaoling noticing, he had implicated Liang Fenghong in all his plans. Now, if Liang Fenghong were to leave, then he would have to reassemble all the plans he had.

“I have my own calculations,” reply Huang Miaoling while dropping his gaze.

The woman was clearly lying, and Liang Fenghong knew that. “Huang Miaoling, don't be stubborn,” he said by softening his tone, realizing that his emotions had been provoked. Liang Fenghong regained his body, then pulled his wife into a hug, “Sleep.”

“A Feng,” Huang Miaoling feels this conversation is not over yet. “Our wedding has been carried out, at least Father-in-Law must return immediately. Although most of the Liang family troops were left in the Wu Kingdom in the hands of Great General Chen, but without their original leader, they would—”

Liang Fenghong pulled Huang Miaoling into his arms, then clasped him tightly, not letting the woman continue her words. “We talk about this in tomorrow.”

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Somehow long had passed since Liang Fenghong's debate with Huang Miaoling, but the man still could not close his eyes. While hugging his wife, Liang Fenghong's mind was busy thinking about the next step he had to take.

Liang Fenghong knew Huang Miaoling's words were correct, he had to return to Wu Kingdom immediately. However, returning to the Wu Kingdom was tantamount to leaving Huang Miaoling as well as Shi, and that meant letting his wife fight alone against Wang Chengliu. After what happened that night, the night that Wang Chengliu touched Huang Miaoling, Liang Fenghong was no longer willing to leave his wife along with the baj*ngan.

Liang Fenghong's eyes glanced down, watching Huang Miaoling's slumbering face. In contrast to the calm mask that the woman was used to wearing, Huang Miaoling's face looked so peaceful. It made a smile on Mr. Liang's lips.

Liang Fenghong's left hand combed back the strands of hair that had fallen onto Huang Miaoling's face, then his finger gently down the side of the woman's face. ‘I am not willing to leave you,’ Inner Liang Fenghong with a bitter expression. ‘If I leave you, then the same thing happens again .. then I will never be able to forgive myself.’

While Liang Fenghong was busy struggling with his own mind, his ears caught the sound of footsteps from a distance. Although initially vague, but the longer the sound becomes bigger. This indicates that someone is running towards his bedroom.

As Liang Fenghong had sat down to grab the sword placed by his bedside, he heard a familiar cry, "Chairman! Chairman!”

Liang Fenghong's forehead wrinkled, he recognized the voice. ‘Meihua?’ his mind in the heart.

Hearing Meihua's voice, Huang Miaoling's spirit that had floated in the dream world was quickly drawn back into the body, his eyes were opened suddenly. He swiftly sat himself down, alert to such a sudden disturbance.

“What happened?” huang Miaoling asked warily as she glanced at her husband.

Liang Fenghong shook his head. It was not uncommon for his subordinates to disturb his sleep, and it gave rise to a bad prejudice in the heart of Advisor Liang. The man rushed down from the bed and approached the door of his room. “What's up?” ask after opening the door.

Huang Miaoling had just appeared behind Liang Fenghong when Meihua said with a panicked face, “K-Kingdom Wu .. fell.”

Not only Liang Fenghong, but Huang Miaoling's expression instantly turned bad. “You said what?” liang Fenghong's hand shook as he said that, trying to control the turbulent emotions within him. “Say clearly!”

Meihua's eyes turned red, she seemed to be holding back tears. “Message ... message came from Wu, said palace ambushed suddenly. In an attempt to save the Emperor, Great General Chen stormed into the palace that had been overrun by the enemy.” Meihua took a deep breath before continuing, “While a portion of the royal army was trying to save Emperor Huatai who was taken hostage, a second wave of enemy forces penetrated the defense of the capital and massacred the remaining soldiers, killing the remaining soldiers, even ordinary people are victims!”

“I-this …. How could this happen?!” The usual calmness enveloping Liang Fenghong had completely disappeared, even Huang Miaoling revealed great worry. “This is impossible! Even with Wu's defense not at its maximum, it wasn't easy for just anyone to storm all the way to the capital!” In addition, in his heart, there was something that stuck, ‘This is different ...’

Huang Miaoling immediately asked, “Who is behind the attack?!”

Meihua glanced at Huang Miaoling, then said in a quivering tone, “His master ...”

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A/N: Awwhh, look at her mostly comments about how much you miss me. I'm surprised that~~ Kirain will miss Ling'er more than A Feng. Usually you're at his job ngebully I'm molo! Wkwkwk

Anyhow, I miss you guys too~ Get ready every day for a heart attack and curiosity!