Phoenix Cries Across the World: The Cold-Hearted Princess is Too Alluring

Summer nights are also very noisy; the more merrily the unknown insects chirp, the more annoyed the person in the study becomes.

Chu Tian never expected that none of the men he sent out would survive, while the people he was supposed to eliminate were still alive and well, acting as if nothing had happened.

Were they deliberately keeping him in suspense, or did they not know that he was the one who sent him?

With the wedding date fast approaching, if we can't come up with a solution soon, it might be really difficult to get back at this daughter later.

"Rou'er, are you keeping her here to torment me?" Looking at the portrait in front of him, Chu Tian's eyes were filled with resentment.

He had never loved anyone in his life, but he developed genuine feelings for the woman in the portrait, though these feelings ultimately harmed both himself and others.

Turning around, Chu Tian's eyes had become much calmer. Since assassination was not an option, he had no choice but to use other methods.

……

Since her disgrace was ruined, Chu Yanran has become much more well-behaved, staying quietly in her own courtyard and not bothering Chu Yingge, as if trying to minimize her presence.

The matter was quietly forgotten, and people never mentioned it again.

Chu Yingge lay on the rocking chair under the pear tree, her mind filled with thoughts of how to annul her marriage to the Seventh Prince.

She didn't particularly dislike the Seventh Prince, but in ancient times, it was quite normal to have three wives and four concubines, especially since he was a prince. He would definitely be surrounded by beautiful women in the future, and her later life would not be about scheming and competing for favor with a bunch of women every day. If she did that, she would really be wasting her reborn life.

"Guards! Seize this rebellious daughter who murdered her mother!"

The unexpected words interrupted Chu Yingge's train of thought. When she opened her eyes, she saw Chu Yanran, who looked menacing, leading a group of people who were quite influential.

I thought Chu Yanran would calm down, but I didn't expect her to be a leopard that can't change its spots and still dare to cause trouble for me!

"Isn't this Miss Chu, completely naked, lounging at her own doorstep? What, not sleeping tonight?"

"You!" Chu Yanran was about to retort, but when she thought of the plan ahead, she smiled instead of getting angry.

"Chu Yingge, I can tolerate you tormenting me, but to actually lay a hand on Mother, you really have the guts to do that!"

"Didn't my mother die a long time ago?" Chu Yingge retorted with a sneer.

By now, she had guessed most of the truth. This was probably a new trick devised by Chu Yanran and her mother. They were really going to great lengths to frame her!

Chu Yanran sneered. She had originally wanted her mother to feign illness to summon her brother back, but she hadn't expected her mother to be so clever and come up with a plan that would kill two birds with one stone.

"Chu Yingge, don't play dumb. Everyone knows you hate your mother, but I never expected you would actually poison her!"

"If it were me, I would take you with me too." Getting up from the rocking chair, Chu Yingge turned to go back to her room and leave.

She had barely stepped out when she was surrounded by the people behind Chu Yanran. Although these people were dressed as servants, their skills were in no way inferior to those who had tried to assassinate her that night.

It seems that Chu Yanran really came prepared this time; indeed, she is much more mature than before.

"Chu Yanran, what are you doing?"

"You know perfectly well why you're asking. Of course, I'll take you to Father to explain things clearly," Chu Yanran said smugly, arms crossed.

Having suffered a loss at Chu Yingge's hands before, she certainly wouldn't repeat the same mistake.

"take away!"

"Don't touch me, I can walk by myself."

Chu Yingge sized up the people in front of her. If a fight really broke out, she wasn't necessarily outmatched. However, she had come up with a good plan.

She was worried about how to break off the engagement. If she were to be accused of poisoning her mother, perhaps the Seventh Prince would break off the engagement himself, since no one would want to marry a woman with such a bad reputation.

She took the blame to break off the engagement!

Chu Yanran was taken aback by Chu Yingge's cooperation, but she quickly recovered and led Chu Yingge into the ancestral hall.

The ancestral hall of the Prime Minister's family houses the ancestors of the Chu family. Unless it is something important, people will not come to the ancestral hall to disturb the peace of the ancestors.

Chu Tian sat at the head of the table, his eyes filled with a mixture of awe and disbelief. He knew perfectly well that his wife and eldest daughter had staged this whole charade, but it suited his tastes perfectly.

The woman on the right, surnamed Zhang, was pale, and it seemed that she really had a health problem. She lowered her head, covered her mouth with a handkerchief, and coughed from time to time. However, her eyes looked like those of someone who had successfully carried out a wicked plan.

Chu Yingge glanced indifferently at the people in front of her. Most of them were unfamiliar faces, presumably branches of the Chu family. The fact that there was such a large scene today showed that Chu Yanran and her daughter were truly determined to send her to hell and never let her rise again.

Standing in the center of the ancestral hall, Chu Yingge showed no fear whatsoever, remaining calm and aloof.

Chu Tian slammed his hand on the table, his anger evident on his face: "Tell me, did you do it?"

"I did it," Chu Yingge agreed without hesitation.

To everyone's surprise, the person in front of them confessed so easily. This was the crime of murdering one's mother! According to the law, this was punishable by death!

Chu Yanran and Zhang Shi were completely taken aback when Chu Yingge confessed so readily, and they were momentarily speechless.

Chu Tian squinted. He was increasingly unable to understand his daughter. She had actually taken the blame like this. If he had done it, it would be understandable, but she hadn't done it, so why did she have to admit it?

Is it because there's a backup plan?

With a cold gaze sweeping over everyone, Chu Yingge's lips curled into a mocking smile, her disdain deepening.

"What? Are you surprised to hear that I confessed? Isn't this the result you wanted? I've fulfilled your wishes, shouldn't you thank me?"

"Chu Yingge, you admitted it yourself, we didn't use torture to extract a confession!" Chu Yanran was afraid of missing the opportunity and hurriedly tried to convict him.

She took a few steps forward, then knelt down with a thud, staring at Chu Tian with a somewhat guilty look in her eyes.

“Father, Chu Yingge has confessed her crime. Please uphold justice.”

"You don't need to remind me about this."

Chu Tian got up from his chair, walked to Chu Yingge, and looked coldly at the arrogant person in front of him.

Do you know what kind of crime it is to murder one's mother?

"Isn't it punishable by death according to the law?"

"Then you still dare to admit it!"

"If I die, won't Father be able to rest easy?"

Looking at Chu Tian's expression, Chu Yingge became even more certain that the person she had sent to assassinate her was appointed by Chu Tian.

It is said that even tigers do not eat their cubs, but it seems that this saying does not apply to everyone.