Return of the Phoenix Lady

Han Xing couldn't help but frown upon hearing this. Hearing this, wouldn't Yun Luoxin's whereabouts be cut off again? Rubbing her brows in annoyance, Han Xing couldn't help but ask, "Did she really disappear without leaving a single word?"

Uncle Mei nodded and said affirmatively: "No! I'm very surprised too. We clearly agreed that she would stay here for a while before we talk about it, but who would have thought that she would disappear in the blink of an eye. I have been investigating this matter for so many years, but unfortunately I still have no clue!" Uncle Mei shook his head sadly and sighed softly.

"There are only two possibilities now. Either she left on her own, or she was kidnapped. Have you investigated the palace servants who served her that day? Is there anything abnormal?" Han Xing thought for a while and asked.

"Of course, but I questioned all the palace servants, and they all said they saw nothing."

The palace maids' statements were so consistent. Could something be fishy going on? Or did Yun Luoxin really leave on her own? But that was unlikely! There were so many guards around the palace, both visible and invisible. Uncle Mei cared so much about her, so he must have had many people secretly protecting her. How could she have left without anyone noticing? If she was kidnapped, what incredible skills did the assassin have to possess to abduct the woman the emperor cared about the most from the palace?

However, apart from Han Xing, the possibility of being kidnapped was more likely, because Uncle Mei also said that they had clearly agreed to leave later, but Yun Luoxin left without saying goodbye, which was very strange! In addition, even the palace servants' statements were so consistent, which made Han Xing have to think that they might have colluded.

Han Xing suddenly had an idea, and a strange color flashed in his eyes. Looking at the beautiful uncle who was still struggling, he said, "It's getting late now, so you should rest first! We'll discuss it tomorrow."

Uncle Mei finally stopped worrying, looked at Han Xing and nodded, "That's fine. It's getting late, so don't go back. Just come back to my place and rest!"

Han Xing blinked her eyes and said teasingly, "Then what about your beauty?"

Uncle Mei shook his head indifferently and said, "It doesn't matter. She should have rested. Don't worry about her. Let's go!" After that, he led Han Xing out of the luxurious bedroom.

As the palace gates opened, the waiting palace maids and eunuchs stared in surprise at Uncle Mei and the seemingly unseen Han Xing behind him. This was the first time in all those years, the Emperor had left Concubine Yun in the middle of the night! And with a remarkably handsome young man in tow! Could it be that Concubine Yun, spoiled by her favor, had the audacity to hide a gigolo, and that His Majesty had discovered it? So, in a rage, he decided to personally take the young man to the execution?

Thinking of this, the old eunuch couldn't help but wipe away two tears of sympathy for His Majesty the Emperor. His poor Majesty! ...

Just as the maids and eunuchs were lost in their thoughts, Uncle Mei spoke up, sternly addressing the maids, "No one is allowed to spread the news of tonight's events. If I hear any gossip, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"Yes! We obey your command!" the palace maids replied in unison.

Uncle Mei glanced at them coldly, then led Han Xing out, with the old eunuch following closely behind.

When the palace maids saw that His Majesty had left, they came to their senses and discovered that the door of the bedroom was not closed. They immediately went forward. When they saw the scene inside, they were so frightened that they couldn't help but let out a soft scream.

Empress Yun, who should have gone to bed, was now standing in the middle of the bedroom with her hair disheveled and her head lowered!

A palace maid bravely stepped forward and came to the side of Concubine Yun and whispered, "Your Majesty, it's time to go to bed...ah!" Before she could finish her words, Concubine Yun slapped her to the ground.

At this moment, Concubine Yun, who had already raised her head, had a distorted expression on her beautiful face! Her eyes were filled with raging fury! Her clenched fists betrayed her rage! She glared fiercely at the innocent maid she had knocked to the ground, and shrieked, "Bitch! What qualifications do you have to teach me a lesson? Bitch! Are you trying to kill yourself?..." Following her vicious curses, a barrage of punches and kicks rained down on the innocent maid.

Later, Concubine Yun seemed to have finally vented some of her anger. She took a deep breath and didn't even look at the poor palace maid she had tortured. She only stared at the palace gate with a sinister look, muttering, "I can get rid of that bitch, but you can't escape!"

The palace maids kneeling in a circle around were all trembling like sieves, with a look of fear on their faces. They tried their best to serve Concubine Yun. They glanced at their sisters who were beaten half to death, fearing that they would become the next target of Concubine Yun's venting.

Han Xing stayed in Uncle Mei's bedroom for one night. When he woke up early in the morning, Uncle Mei had already gone to the morning court. Han Xing got up lazily, washed up, and had breakfast with the help of the old eunuch.

Han Xing then remembered that she didn't even know the old eunuch's name! So she asked, "Eunuch, what is your name?"

The old eunuch was flattered, raising his wrinkled face, looking at Han Xing, and nervously said, "My lord, please call me Futai." He remembered that he had actually thought this young man was Concubine Yun's pretty boy. He was totally wrong! He felt ashamed of such a dirty thought. Thinking of how His Majesty had taken good care of this young man since returning to the palace last night, he finally understood that this young man was not just a pretty boy, but a noble god! And who was Futai? After being by His Majesty's side for so many years, how could he not understand this? As soon as he saw the young man's face, Futai understood almost everything. Now he just hoped that His Majesty's personality was not abnormal!

"Oh, Eunuch Futai, you have been with His Majesty for many years, right?" Han Xing chatted casually with Futai.

Fu Tai nodded respectfully and replied, "Sir, that's right! Fu Tai has been with Your Majesty since the day he ascended the throne."

"Eunuch Futai, you don't have to be so polite when talking to me. Just treat me like an ordinary person."

"How can this be done? Sir, you are the honored guest of His Majesty, how dare I overstep the bounds?" Eunuch Futai shook his head, looking disapproving.

Han Xing looked at him with amusement and asked, "Then the father-in-law must have seen a woman who looked like me, right? More than ten years ago."

Fu Tai was stunned for a moment before he said, "This... To be honest, in this harem, except for the Empress, most of the women look similar to you."

Han Xing glanced at Fu Tai in surprise, then calmed himself down and asked, "What about the one who disappeared more than ten years ago?"

"You mean...Miss Yun?!" Fu Tai thought for a while and suddenly asked.

Han Xing nodded and said, "Yes! That's right! It's her! Have you seen her? Do you know why she disappeared?"

Fu Tai shook his head and said, "No, I followed Your Majesty the whole time, so I was not there on the day Miss Yun disappeared."

"Oh." Han Xing nodded somewhat disappointedly.

Fu Tai then sighed and said, "Speaking of Miss Yun, I must say she was a delightful woman. No wonder His Majesty loved her so much back then. It's a pity she disappeared not long after. To commemorate his longing, His Majesty favored Concubine Yun, who looked most like Miss Yun."

Wait, a thought suddenly popped up in Han Xing's mind. If Yun Luoxin disappeared, who would benefit? And Yun Fei just stood out at that sensitive time, which really made her suspicious!

Having made up his mind, Han Xing decided to sneak into Concubine Yun's bedroom again to find out what was going on!