Return of the Phoenix Lady

Looking at the only woman in gorgeous clothes sitting in the pavilion, Han Xing still felt that it was best to leave, adhering to the principle of keeping a low profile, so he immediately called the housekeeper and asked to go back.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Han Xing had just taken a step when the woman stood up and shouted, "Master Housekeeper! Since you're here, why don't you come in and sit down?"

The butler stopped and looked back helplessly at the woman who was looking over here, then looked at Han Xing who had an expressionless face, not knowing whether he should agree to her or not.

The woman saw the butler standing there hesitantly, and then she realized there was a man standing next to him. She immediately said in a soft voice, "Butler, who is he?"

Han Xing glanced at the housekeeper's anxious and helpless face, sighed softly, turned around and walked back. The housekeeper immediately followed him, feeling grateful to this kind-hearted Mr. Liu for helping him out.

The woman was stunned when she saw Han Xing's face. It wasn't until Han Xing walked into the pavilion that she came back to her senses. Looking at his handsome face so close to her, her heart actually felt like a deer was beating fast! Oh my God! Isn't she only attracted to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? How could she have feelings for this man she just met?

Suppressing the turbulent waves in her heart, the woman tried her best to remain calm and composed, but the blush on her cheeks betrayed her emotions. She smiled at Han Xing and said, "May I know who this gentleman is?"

"Cousin, this young man is a guest of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." The butler introduced the woman, actually explaining the woman's identity to Han Xing.

"Oh~ So you are the guest of the prince's cousin! You can tell at a glance that you are an extraordinary person. Mingzhu was just rude, please don't mind it!" Hong Mingzhu said shyly to Han Xing.

Han Xing looked at the girl in front of him. She was about the age of just coming of age, with a pretty and delicate face. She was wearing pink, which made her look cute and tender. She was secretly looking at him with a look of love at first sight.

"Miss, you're welcome. I've disturbed your enjoyment of the garden, so I'll leave now. Goodbye!" Han Xing wanted to leave, but the cousin didn't want to let her go. She quickly shouted, "No! ... Mingzhu is saying that no, you didn't disturb me, and... and it would be boring for Mingzhu to enjoy the garden alone. If you don't mind, you may stay. Mingzhu is willing to enjoy the garden with you. Now that my cousin the Crown Prince is busy, it's not too much to let Mingzhu, your younger sister, accompany you."

Han Xing heard this and looked at the maids who were forming a semicircle around her in silence. This cousin really ignored them completely...

"Thank you for your kindness, cousin. However, I would like to go somewhere else, so I would not disturb you anymore. Please do as you please!" Han Xing refused.

When the cousin heard this, she became anxious and was reluctant to let this handsome man go. She blurted out in excitement: "It doesn't matter! I can accompany you! I... Mingzhu means that Mingzhu is willing to accompany you to visit various places. Mingzhu is very familiar with the Prince's Mansion and there are many beautiful sights. Mingzhu can take you there." After saying that, she looked at Han Xing shyly and expectantly.

Han Xing shook his head and refused impatiently, "No need, I'll just have the butler take me there."

"But..." Miss cousin wanted to say something, but the housekeeper stepped forward and said, "Miss cousin, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince may be back soon. You should go and see him! I'll accompany the young master here."

When Hong Mingzhu heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was coming back, she began to hesitate. She was the apple of the Hong family's eye, the niece of the current Queen, the cousin of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and was destined to be the Queen. She had understood this clearly since she was a child. Enjoying the love of being spoiled and doted on by her family, then marrying her cousin the Crown Prince, and finally becoming the Queen of a country, this was her destiny! But today, she met him by chance! Her heart began to waver. This fairy-like man, any woman would want him! And she was no exception, but she was the future Queen! How could she like him again? If this were to be known by others, her position as Queen would be in jeopardy! Hong Mingzhu was struggling with this ridiculous question in her heart: which was more important, status or a handsome man?

Han Xing took advantage of Hong Mingzhu's hesitation and daze, and left with the butler and a group of servants in a swagger.

When Hong Mingzhu came to her senses again, she found that the handsome man had disappeared, and she was suddenly reluctant and conflicted.

"Butler, who is that cousin?" Han Xing suddenly asked while looking at the scenery along the way.

The housekeeper was taken aback for a moment, then immediately realized what was happening and replied respectfully, "My cousin is the Crown Prince's cousin and the current Empress's niece. By the way, my cousin's maiden name is Hong Mingzhu. She is the apple of my father's eye. Both the Emperor and the Empress love her very much. However, she may appear sweet and well-behaved in front of His Majesty, but in reality, she is just a willful and spoiled girl."

Han Xing couldn't help but laugh after hearing this. "You dare to say that about her? I bet you really don't like her! Aren't you afraid that I'll complain to the Crown Prince or that cousin?"

The butler smiled sincerely and said nonchalantly, "I've been a butler for so many years, I still know how to read people's expressions. Moreover, the young master is treated as a distinguished guest by our Crown Prince, so he must be an extraordinary person. How could he do such a mean thing?"

Han Xing smiled helplessly. Was this a compliment or an insult? After laughing, the group continued to enjoy the view.

In the hall of the Prince's Mansion, Hong Mingzhu was sitting blankly on a mahogany chair, her mind wandering, and she didn't even notice the person she was waiting for came in.

Before Huo Aoxuan entered the hall, he saw his cousin in pink sitting on a chair. He looked around, but didn't see the person he had been thinking about for a long time. He couldn't help but frowned, but in a moment, the evil smile appeared on his face again, and he walked in with a smile.

Huo Aoxuan was surprised to find that when he walked into the hall, his cousin did not come to greet him attentively as usual, but sat in a chair, not knowing what she was thinking about.

"Cousin, cousin!"

"Ah...ah! Cousin...Prince! You're back!" Hong Mingzhu was brought back to her senses by Huo Aoxuan. When she saw Huo Aoxuan standing in front of her, she suddenly felt nervous as if she had done something wrong and she cried out with her pretty face flushed red.

"Haha~ What are you thinking about so intently, cousin?" Huo Aoxuan asked with a smile.

Upon seeing her cousin's devilishly charming face, Hong Mingzhu felt her heart begin to spiral out of control again! Though her cousin and that heavenly man had completely different temperaments, they both captivated her and captivated her heart! What should she do? How should she choose? Hong Mingzhu was once again caught in a quandary.

Huo Aoxuan looked at his uneasy cousin with a flash of disdain in his heart. How could such a vulgar girl be worthy of him? Not to mention making him fall in love with her! Thinking of how his father had come to him today to talk about the future Crown Princess and kept saying good things about Hong Mingzhu, Huo Aoxuan felt a headache!

Then, another figure flashed in his mind, dressed in flowing white, flawless. Only a woman like that could become his future Crown Princess.

The same person that the cousins ​​were thinking about was strolling around the entire Prince's Mansion quite leisurely, feeling so comfortable!