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

Without any hesitation, Chu Yingge bit her finger and dripped her blood into Mu Ziyuan's ring.

The Gu Poison Ring absorbed Chu Yingge's blood, and slowly the blood color dissipated, returning to its original color.

"From now on, your life and mine are inextricably linked. If you dare to betray me, you can just wait to die from the poison."

"Yes, if I leave you, may I be doomed forever."

If the sweet words are spoken by someone you love, you'll never get tired of them, no matter how many times they're said.

Moonlight shone through the clouds, leaving behind a serene stillness. Two powerful hearts slowly drew closer, eventually merging into one.

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Late at night, inside the palace.

Mu Jingyu looked at the folded document in his hand, his knuckles cracking. He had long known that Mu Ziyuan was no pushover, but he hadn't expected the results of the investigation to be so pleasing.

Mu Ziyuan was exiled at a young age. If the late emperor had not passed away, he would never have known that he had such a younger brother.

Even now that he knows, he doesn't think this bastard that appeared out of nowhere can amount to anything.

But now the findings of the investigation have left him no choice but to believe them.

Mu Ziyuan was exiled to a harsh and desolate place in the far north, where almost nothing grows, so it was naturally overlooked. However, the intelligence that was just discovered said that Mu Ziyuan had governed the place so well that the weather was favorable and the country was peaceful and prosperous.

Even a barren place can be governed so well by Mu Ziyuan. This shows his ability to govern the country. How can he feel at ease having such a person by his side?

Since ancient times, how can one tolerate another snoring next to one's bed?

How can you take things from the son of a lowly woman?

Thinking of this, Mu Jingyu put down the memorial in his hand, got up from his seat, and headed towards Lianxi Palace.

Lianxi Palace was originally the residence of empresses throughout history. However, Mu Jingyu was the new emperor who had not yet appointed an empress, so the original empress, who is now the empress dowager, was too lazy to move and continued to live in Lianxi Palace.

Mu Jingyu entered Lianxi Palace and saw the person on the bed. His respect was extremely evident on his face.

Although he was not the biological son of the person before him, his ascension to the throne was largely due to that person.

"My sons and ministers see their mother and queen."

"It's so late, what troubles me?" Lin Wan asked, lying on the bed with her back to Mu Jingyu, her tone slightly displeased.

Mu Jingyu lowered his head slightly and said, "Your subject had no intention of disturbing Your Majesty. I have just discovered something and would like to ask for Your Majesty's help."

"Haven't I already stopped getting involved in those mundane matters?" Lin Wan said lazily.

Mu Jingyu paused for a moment before speaking, "But this matter is related to Mu Ziyuan."

"Oh?" Lin Wan drawled, "If that's the case, then tell me about it."

Lin Wan never cared about anything else, but she was particularly concerned about Mu Ziyuan's affairs. Although Mu Jingyu was puzzled by this, he never asked her too much.

After all, he was the new emperor who had just ascended the throne. If he lost Lin Wan's support, all his previous efforts would be in vain.

As long as Lin Wan is on his side, he doesn't need to know anything else.

"When Mu Ziyuan went to the Prime Minister's residence to propose marriage, he used the eight-item eight-treasure ceremony. I couldn't help but have some doubts, so I investigated Mu Ziyuan. I didn't expect to actually find out some things."

"Tell me about it." Lin Wan stood up from her seat and slowly walked out from behind the screen.

Although she is nearly forty, there are no signs of aging on her face; she truly retains her charm.

Mu Jingyu was stunned for a moment, but quickly reacted: "Your Majesty, I have discovered that Mu Ziyuan actually wields immense power in the frigid lands of the far north. He has managed that barren place with remarkable efficiency. For a prince to possess such governing abilities truly makes me somewhat uneasy."

"I see." Lin Wan's eyes seemed thoughtful. "So, what do you want from me today?"

"Your subject wishes for Mu Ziyuan to return."

Seeing that Lin Wan's expression did not indicate any intention to stop him, Mu Jingyu continued, "Your subject is not an incompetent or foolish person, but having such a person by my side always makes me feel uneasy. Therefore, I beg Your Majesty to find a way to send him back to his place and forbid him from ever stepping into the capital again."

"I need to think about this matter carefully. If you have nothing else, you may leave now." Lin Wan waved her hand, clearly showing a hint of impatience.

Having been by Lin Wan's side for many years, Mu Jingyu naturally knew that Lin Wan was giving him the order to leave.

"Then I shall take my leave. Please keep this matter in mind, Your Majesty." With that, he turned and left Lianxi Palace.

Watching Mu Jingyu's departing figure, Lin Wan rested her forehead on one hand. Things had finally come to this point, and it seemed she would have to get involved in these mundane matters again.

Mu Ziyuan, why did you insist on coming back?

After leaving Lianxi Palace, Mu Jingyu arrived at the Imperial Garden, stood in the pavilion, and looked up at the night sky above.

Another reason why he regarded Mu Ziyuan as a thorn in his side was because of Mu Ziyuan's mother.

Although he was very young at the time, he had heard a lot about what happened back then. Everyone who knew about it was secretly executed. But there are no secrets that stay hidden forever. If you want no one to know, you have to really not have done it.

If he can know something, then Mu Ziyuan can certainly know it too.

This is the real reason why he has always been wary of Mu Ziyuan; he always felt that Mu Ziyuan's return to the capital this time was for this matter from back then.

He finally ascended the throne, so we have to be careful.

If the Empress Dowager doesn't intervene, then he'll have to take matters into his own hands. But so far, he hasn't found any flaws in Mu Ziyuan's plan.

The Prime Minister's family's betrothal only revealed Mu Ziyuan's ambition.

Wait a minute, this is the Prime Minister's residence.

A ray of light appeared in Mu Jingyu's eyes. How could he have forgotten about the other person?

You see, the person who could make the usually calm Mu Ziyuan act so rashly is someone he might be able to take down if he could use him.

Humans are inherently without weaknesses, but once they develop feelings, they become fatally vulnerable. Since he has already grasped Mu Ziyuan's weakness, would Mu Ziyuan still dare to act recklessly?

The Prime Minister's residence, the ninth young lady of the Chu family, Chu Yingge.

He couldn't wait to get to know this person.

Tomorrow is a good day. He wants to see just how much Mu Ziyuan cares about the ninth young lady of the Prime Minister's mansion.