Return of the Phoenix Lady

It was still a moonless night, and the streets of Jindu were bustling with activity. Vendors enthusiastically hawked their wares, diners feasted contentedly, and talented men and beautiful women enjoyed sweet encounters... Everything seemed so ordinary. But no one knew that tonight, news would unfold that would shake the entire Jin Kingdom!

In the Jade Dining Hall of the Prime Minister's Mansion, at the round table, Shangguan Hongyuan sat at the top seat, with Jin Haoyu, Jin Yifeng and Han Xing sitting on his left; and Jin Xiyu, Yingchen and Shangguan Lan'er sitting on his right.

When Jin Xiyu saw that the pariah she hated the most was at the table again, she immediately became angry and said angrily, "Uncle, why is he here? What right does this pariah have to dine with us?"

The others present frowned, feeling displeased by Jin Xiyu's vulgar words.

"Yu'er, don't be rude! Brother Xinghan is our guest!" Shangguan Hongyuan said politely.

Han Xing had long anticipated that Jin Xiyu would dislike him, so it looked like he would not be able to have a peaceful meal at all!

"Guest? Will the guest hurt me? Will he try to disfigure me?" Jin Xiyu glared at Han Xing angrily, as if she had seen the murderer of her father.

Han Xing glanced at Jin Xiyu in surprise, wondering, how could she have ruined someone's face? Why didn't she remember?

Jin Xiyu received Han Xing's puzzled look and was so angry that she almost jumped up from the stool. She said angrily, "You scratched my face with wood chips! You are obviously jealous of my beauty, so you did it on purpose, right?!"

Pulling the corners of his mouth, Han Xing opened his lips slightly and said lightly: "I don't think your appearance can make me jealous."

"You...you..." Isn't this clearly saying that Jin Xiyu isn't as beautiful as a man? That's too much! Isn't it disgusting that a man looks so feminine? ...Jin Xiyu cursed fiercely in her heart. Of course, she was the dignified Princess of the Jin Kingdom. How could she say such dirty words? And in front of her lover.

Upon seeing this, Shangguan Lan'er immediately said softly, "Your Highness, please calm down. You are a dignified princess with an extraordinary temperament. Why do you have to be angry with your brother Han'er?"

Han Xing immediately smiled and said, "Yes! Your Highness, I'm just what you call a pariah. Why did you get so angry over me? If I really said something wrong, I'll apologize!"

Upon seeing this, Shangguan Hongyuan immediately flattered her, "Xinghan, you're right. It's Yu'er who's being too willful. Yu'er, why don't you apologize to her! She's more polite than you, and you keep insulting her. How rude! Apologize now!"

"Yes! Imperial sister, you really shouldn't have done that. You should apologize!" Jin Haoyu looked at Jin Xiyu with a hint of reprimand.

"Apologize." These two cold words explained Jin Yifeng's position.

Yingchen felt that it would be better for him not to say anything, although he also wanted to help the young master scold this rude woman.

"You! I won't! I won't apologize! Why should I apologize to a pariah? I'm a princess. Even if I was wrong, he can't bear my apology!" Jin Xiyu said stubbornly. She was not wrong anyway! Why should she apologize? Why are they all helping that pariah? She just doesn't meet their expectations! No apology!

Shangguan Hongyuan shook his head helplessly, looking at Jin Xiyu with an expression of helplessness, as if the child was incorrigible.

I had no choice but to say to Han Xing with a hint of apology: "Xinghan, Yu'er is spoiled, I hope you don't mind!"

Han Xing nodded, and said with an understanding look, "Your Excellency, there is no need to be so polite. I am not a person who is so formal."

Shangguan Hongyuan then nodded with a smile, then looked at the people on both sides and said, "I am very happy today to invite His Highness the Fifth Prince, whom we rarely see, to be our guest! It is truly an honor for this humble servant! Haha~ Everyone, please don't be so formal today. Let's open our hearts and enjoy these delicious foods brought back from Fengyun Tower. We won't discuss political affairs today. Let's just have a meal and chat like a family. How about that?"

Jin Haoyu was the first to chime in: "Well said, uncle! Come on, let's start eating!"

So, the whole dinner was spent in an atmosphere where Shangguan Hongyuan, Jin Haoyu and Shangguan Lan'er were chatting animatedly, Jin Yifeng occasionally said a few words, Jin Xiyu was still sulking and glaring at Han Xing from time to time, Yingchen lowered his eyes and remained silent, and Han Xing ate and drank leisurely.

Finally, the meal is over and it’s time to start the main event!

Shangguan Hongyuan said to the still sullen Jin Xiyu, "Yu'er, it's almost time. You should take your husband back and rest first!"

Jin Xiyu thought about it and decided that instead of facing the annoying pariah here, it would be better to go back and cultivate a relationship with her brother Qin, so she said obediently: "Okay, uncle, then Yu'er will go back first."

Shangguan Hongyuan said to Shangguan Lan'er again: "Lan'er, it's getting late, you should go and rest too!"

Shangguan Lan'er agreed obediently and left with light steps.

Shangguan Hongyuan saw that everyone else had left, then he looked at Jin Yifeng and said, "Fifth Prince, we finally get to meet, so we must have a good drink today! Someone, bring me the Yipinzui that I've treasured for decades!"

Jin Yifeng suddenly said, "Xinghan, you follow."

Shangguan Hongyuan was stunned when he heard this, then smiled and said, "Fifth Prince, do you suspect that I will harm you? Very well! Let Xinghan go with us, so that Your Highness can rest assured."

Jin Yifeng acted as if he didn't hear anything and continued to sit there with an indifferent expression.

Seeing Shangguan Hongyuan and Jin Haoyu both looking at him with smiles, Han Xing could only nod slightly. The moment he turned around, the corners of his lips curled up. It was a pity that the two people who were blinded by power did not see it.

After the wine was served, Shangguan Hongyuan said, "Since the Fifth Prince doesn't trust my people, how about letting Xinghan pour the wine for us?"

Jin Yifeng nodded in agreement.

Shangguan Hongyuan smiled even more happily, as if victory was just around the corner.

The wine was placed on the edge of the round table, so Han Xing poured the wine with his back to everyone. He poured four glasses of wine, flicked his fingertips, and the medicinal powder fell into the glass and melted away instantly.

Han Xing served the wine to the three people and sat down.

Upon seeing this, Shangguan Hongyuan suppressed his inner excitement and said happily: "Good! Now His Highness the Fifth Prince should be relieved! I'll drink first as a token of respect!" Then, he drank the wine in the glass in one gulp without any doubt.

Jin Haoyu also smiled heartily and said, "Fifth brother, after drinking this glass of wine, we will be good brothers forever! Let me drink it first as a show of respect!" The glass of wine was finished in an instant.

Jin Yifeng saw their actions and felt contempt for them. Brother? A brother gave him poisoned wine? He raised his glass, said nothing, and drank it all in one gulp.

Shangguan Hongyuan and Jin Haoyu laughed triumphantly when they saw that Jin Yifeng had really finished a glass of wine.

Jin Yifeng just closed his eyes and rested coldly, not even bothering to look at them.

Han Xing sat in his seat with his head down, silent. Suddenly, he heard a small sound coming from outside, and immediately curled his lips. Great! Just in time!

Shangguan Hongyuan was now certain that Jin Yifeng had been poisoned, so he had nothing to worry about. After laughing, he began to boast, "Fifth Prince! Fifth Prince! Why don't you smile at all? Could it be that you have facial paralysis?"

When Jin Yifeng heard this, he didn't even frown, as if he didn't hear anyone talking to him.

"Jin Yifeng, are you deaf? Haha~ So what if you are the number one genius? So what if your cultivation is high? Didn't you still fall into our hands?" Jin Haoyu got angry when he saw Jin Yifeng's cold face, and couldn't help but sneer.