Born a phoenix? The husband I picked up is the young emperor

Chapter 2008

The emperor will not give up.

Retreating is a bottomless abyss, but advancing may give you a glimmer of hope.

The new emperor became the key.

Even if the truth is revealed in the future and the new emperor knows that they drugged her, there will be nothing he can do.

At that time, the new emperor could not do without the support of the aristocratic families.

Inside and outside the court, the smell of danger had already begun. Even people outside the court could smell it.

That day, Shi Chengxuan shook off Dong Xi's obstruction and broke into Xia Shiyuan.

He got some inside information and knew that there had been great turmoil in the imperial court recently.

His son is obsessed with fighting in the court, and the Shi family may face a catastrophe at any time. Thinking of this, Shi Chengxuan's steps became more hurried.

He must find his daughter and ask her to persuade his son to stay away from court disputes and not to take sides easily.

His son didn't listen to what he said.

His son always listens to what his daughter says.

Now he is the only elder with a clear mind and in charge, and he must shoulder this responsibility without shirking.

Alas, this family can’t do without him.

When Shi Chengxuan went in, Mu Lan was sweeping the yard.

"Where is your master?" Shi Chengxuan asked.

Mu Lan didn't expect that outsiders could come in. She panicked and pointed to the backyard. "The princess is basking in the sun under the peach tree."

"Second Master, Second Master, you can't go in..." When Dong Xi chased in, it was too late. He only saw Shi Chengxuan striding towards the backyard.

The two maids looked at each other.

Mu Lan immediately realized that she was in trouble and her face turned pale.

Shi Chengxuan didn't care about the expressions of the two girls and ran towards the peach forest in the backyard.

"Xia'er, I have something urgent to tell you..." Shi Chengxuan was stunned as he entered the peach forest in the backyard.

Hey, what is going on!

There are falling petals in the peach forest, and five women are drinking tea.

Tang Chujun, in her crimson silk gown, resembled a dazzling peach blossom; Yao Sheng, in her white dress, as white as snow, resembled a lotus flower emerging from the water. Three young women sat around them, Shi Anxia pouring tea, Wei Cailing chuckled softly, and the silly, sly-eyed girl...

"Shi Anrou?!" Shi Chengxuan's eyes widened as if he had seen a ghost, "Why are you here!"

Shi Anrou was so scared that she pulled Shi Anxia's sleeve and hid behind him. After a long time, she poked half of her head out and said, "Father, father..."

"Who is your father!" Shi Chengxuan still remembered that the girl's background was questionable. She might be the bastard born by that scumbag Aunt Wen and her lover.

Before Shi Anxia could speak, Tang Chujun's eyebrows sank, "Who allowed you to yell here!"

"Chu Jun!" Shi Chengxuan shouted helplessly, feeling wronged and sad. "I have been worried about you these days. They said you were missing, but I didn't believe it. I was still protecting you outside. Why are you saying this to Shi Anrou..."

He swallowed the three dirty words "bastard" with great effort, but his meaning was very clear.

How come you can sit at the same table with Shi Anrou!

Afraid that others would not understand, she did not forget to remind him, "She was born to Aunt Wen. Don't you have an irreconcilable feud with Aunt Wen?"

Shi Anrou's face turned paler and paler as she listened. She gradually loosened her grip on Shi Anxia's sleeves and lowered her head silently.

But Tang Chujun said firmly, "Auntie Wen is Auntie Wen! I will not blame Rou'er for Auntie Wen's mistakes. If we really want to settle this account, it will be on you anyway. But I don't want to talk about the old things, it will affect my mood. Shi Chengxuan, if you have something to say, say it, if not, get out, and don't disturb our mother and daughter's chat."