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

In the backyard of the Prime Minister's residence.

Chu Yingge brewed a pot of fine tea, lay down in the rocking chair, and closed her eyes, pretending to doze off.

Lying under this pear tree on a hot summer day feels incredibly comfortable.

Unfortunately, the person in the rocking chair didn't think that way.

She wasn't enjoying life; rather, she found a relatively quiet environment to think about what to do next.

She had already taken on this task in front of Mu Ziyuan, so naturally she wouldn't disappoint him.

Now, Mu Jingyu must be suspicious of Mu Ziyuan. The first step will definitely be to investigate Mu Ziyuan's background and power. Although she has made Mu Ziyuan restrain himself, Mu Jingyu is, after all, the ruler of a country, and he will definitely find some clues.

Their opponent is someone who sits on the throne and can dictate everything, even life itself. When the emperor commands a subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die. With Mu Ziyuan's current power, he is not yet capable of confronting the new emperor, Mu Jingyu.

If things really come to a head, I'm afraid I won't get any benefits.

She absolutely could not let Mu Ziyuan's life's work be ruined, but how could she dispel Mu Jingyu's doubts?

"What are you thinking about?" a gentle voice asked.

Chu Yingge slowly opened her eyes, and when she saw the person in front of her, a touch of warmth appeared in her eyes.

"I wasn't thinking about anything, I just wanted to take a nap while no one was around to disturb me."

"Take a nap? What's wrong? Didn't you sleep well last night?" Chu Yinnan asked with some concern when she heard Chu Yingge say that.

Chu Yingge chuckled and shook her head. She hadn't slept well last night, but she didn't intend to tell the person in front of her.

"As long as I stay in this Prime Minister's residence, I will not be able to sleep peacefully."

"..."

Chu Yinnan lowered his head and remained silent. Of course, he understood the meaning behind Chu Yingge's words. He had heard a lot about it before, and he also knew about the assassination attempt on the person in front of him.

"Yinge, why don't you move to your brother's courtyard?" After thinking it over, Chu Yinnan finally said what was on her mind.

"I feel more at ease knowing you're staying in my yard."

“Brother, I’ve grown up. I’m no longer that little girl who follows behind you and needs your protection. I can protect myself.”

"But……"

"No buts." Chu Yingge interrupted Chu Yinnan forcefully. She would never live with Chu Yinnan. Putting aside the fact that Chu Yinnan would be in her way, the fact that she was plotting a rebellion with Mu Ziyuan was enough to implicate Chu Yinnan.

What she and Mu Ziyuan were about to do required someone to shed blood and sacrifice their life, but Chu Yinnan would absolutely not be among those who had to shed blood and sacrifice their life.

Seeing Chu Yingge's stubbornness, Chu Yinnan didn't know what to say. Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, Chu Yinnan hurriedly pulled Chu Yingge up from the rocking chair.

"I almost forgot about the important matter while talking to you. My father sent me to find you."

"Is something wrong?"

"Yes, it's probably something serious." Chu Yinnan said with a solemn expression.

Chu Yingge's expression hardened, and her face turned indifferent again: "Do you know what this is about?"

"I don't know what it is, but it's related to the Emperor, because I saw someone from the palace come and specifically asked to see you." Chu Yinnan was also somewhat puzzled about this matter.

Although his sister was betrothed to the Seventh Prince by the Emperor, they were not yet married. How did the Emperor suddenly notice her?

Chu Yingge gave a wicked smile. It seemed that Mu Jingyu still had his eye on her. She turned the ring on her hand, and a smile of triumph appeared in her eyes.

She was just worried about how to dispel Mu Jingyu's doubts when he unexpectedly presented her with a golden opportunity. If she refused, it would seem incredibly impolite of her.

"Brother, can you do something for me?"

"You said."

"After I leave, go to the Seventh Prince's residence within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. Tell the people there that I have been summoned to the palace by the Emperor. There is no need to say anything else."

"it is good."

Although she didn't understand why Chu Yingge did this, Chu Yinnan agreed without any hesitation.

Hearing Chu Yinnan agree, Chu Yingge felt relieved. Now, she just needed to wait for things to develop on their own.

Upon arriving at the hall, Chu Yingge didn't even raise her head, let alone perform any greetings.

Chief Eunuch Li, who came from the palace, looked at Chu Yingge and then at Chu Tian. He was an old man in the palace, and even Chu Tian had to treat him with utmost respect. How dare this young woman ignore him!

"This must be the ninth young lady of the Chu family. She is indeed different from others." The words sounded like praise, but there was a sarcastic tone in them.

Chu Yingge snorted coldly, paying little attention to this androgynous person, and instead looked up at Chu Tian.

"I wonder what important matter Father has to discuss?"

At any other time, Chu Tian would have been furious, but he already knew his daughter's temperament well. Moreover, he harbored deep resentment towards Steward Li, so when he heard his daughter say this, he didn't intend to reprimand her.

"This is Chief Eunuch Li from the palace. Have you greeted him?" He feigned anger, but there was no real rage in his tone.

Chu Yingge was somewhat surprised that Chu Tian didn't contradict her this time. It seemed that her relationship with this androgynous person wasn't very harmonious.

"Yinge greets Chief Steward Li." After all, he is someone close to the Emperor, so this much face must be given.

Chief Steward Li's eyes narrowed. He had been serving the Emperor for a long time and, while he might not be good at much else, he was excellent at reading people. From the moment Chu Yingge entered until now, she hadn't treated him like a human being at all.

How could someone so rude and ill-mannered become the Seventh Prince's consort? It must be incredibly lucky.

"I have no other business here today than His Majesty wishes to see Miss Jiu, so he has asked me to escort her to the palace."

"Since that's the case, what are you waiting for, Father-in-law? Are you going to stay here for dinner?" Chu Yingge said sarcastically.

"you!"

In a fit of anger, Steward Li glanced at Chu Yingge, then at Chu Tian, ​​and stormed out of the hall.

Watching Steward Li's departing figure, Chu Yingge was about to follow him, but just as she turned around to leave, Chu Tian called her back.

"Wait a moment."

"Is there anything else, Father?" Chu Yingge turned around and asked.

Standing up from his seat, Chu Tian walked towards Chu Yingge. When they were just a step apart, he said in a low voice, "If you dare to say anything in front of the Emperor, you'd better think carefully. After all, Chu Yinnan is still in the Prime Minister's residence."

"He's your son, how could you bring yourself to do that?" Chu Yingge asked in disbelief.

Chu Tian sneered: "Don't you know best whether I can bring myself to do it?"