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

The light in his eyes dimmed unconsciously, but the smile on his face remained unchanged.

He waved his hand, dismissing everyone else around him, leaving only Mu Jingyu and Chu Yingge in the pavilion.

Standing quietly to the side, Chu Yingge straightened her body, lowered her eyes, and looked at the ground, concealing the murderous intent that flashed in her eyes.

Mu Jingyu stood up from his seat, circled Chu Yingge completely, and finally stopped in front of her: "Do you really not know why I summoned you here today?"

"Your Majesty is foolish and dares not presume to know your intentions."

"Chu Yingge, you are truly fascinating," Mu Jingyu said with a light laugh.

"Since you don't know what it is, then I will tell you."

"This humble woman is all ears."

Chu Yingge wasn't stupid. The news of Mu Ziyuan's betrothal at the Prime Minister's residence had reached Mu Jingyu's ears, and Mu Jingyu had found out some things about it.

However, since this was something he had found out privately, even if Mu Jingyu knew perfectly well that Mu Ziyuan had ulterior motives, he would never bring it up in public.

After all, a monarch must provide evidence before making a statement.

Moreover, even if Mu Ziyuan is not the best, he is still a prince. With Mu Jingyu ascending the throne as the new emperor, if Mu Ziyuan is attacked without reason at this time, the public opinion in the court will definitely make Mu Jingyu lose face.

At this point, she can play a decisive role.

If she were to switch sides and become Mu Jingyu's woman, and marry Mu Ziyuan, her official identity would be Mu Ziyuan's princess consort, while secretly working for Mu Jingyu. In that case, the situation would be very advantageous for Mu Jingyu.

Unfortunately, Mu Jingyu miscalculated one thing: now that she's on Mu Ziyuan's ship, she won't get off.

He reached up and touched the ring on his finger, a barely perceptible smile appearing on his lips.

Mu Jingyu looked Chu Yingge up and down, seemingly assessing her value.

After a long pause, he finally said, "Are you willing to serve me?"

"What does Your Majesty mean by that?" Chu Yingge pretended to be confused even though she knew the answer.

Who is Mu Jingyu? Just the fact that he was able to sit on the throne is enough to see through Chu Yingge's attempt to deceive him.

"You don't need to hide anything from me. The reason I summoned you today is that I've done some research on you. A woman capable of tormenting Chu Yanran can't be simple, can she?"

"It seems His Majesty has really studied me thoroughly." Upon hearing Mu Jingyu's words, Chu Yingge raised her head and looked directly at the person in front of her.

Now that she's been exposed, if she continues to pretend, it will only make the person in front of her more wary.

"I've heard that Your Majesty has long been fond of Chu Yanran. Is the reason you're making things difficult for me today to avenge Chu Yanran?"

"She's not worthy," Mu Jingyu said coldly.

He had no good feelings towards Chu Yanran; apart from her face, which was somewhat useful, she was otherwise utterly useless.

If it weren't for Chu Moran, he wouldn't have bothered with Chu Yanran at all.

Chu Yingge was not surprised at all by Mu Jingyu's words. After all, Mu Jingyu was the ruler of a country, and she naturally knew what kind of person he was in that position.

She had experienced the ruthlessness and decisiveness of those in power.

Such a person wouldn't easily fall for a woman who is useless to him, and Chu Yanran is such a useless woman.

"If that's the case, then why does Your Majesty keep making things difficult for me?"

"Because I am testing you."

"So, has this subject passed the test?"

"Of course," Mu Jingyu replied without hesitation.

When Chu Yingge arrived, he had already determined in his heart that the person in front of him was useful, and the subsequent difficulties were just to prove his judgment.

Chu Yingge felt a chill in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. She looked up at the sun in the sky and pondered for a while.

She told Chu Yinnan to go find Mu Ziyuan after she had been gone for about an incense stick's time, so it should be about time.

What benefits can the Emperor offer me?

"You're negotiating with me?" Mu Jingyu was slightly surprised, not expecting the person in front of him to have such magnanimity and courage.

Chu Yingge nodded slightly: "That's natural. If I don't agree to the Emperor's request and live out the rest of my life obediently, I'll still be the Seventh Prince's Consort. But if I agree to the Emperor's request, my future path will be quite difficult. Most importantly, once the Seventh Prince's Mansion falls, I'll be nothing. Isn't that a bad deal?"

"You're quite shrewd," Mu Jingyu said, a hint of admiration in his eyes. "So, what benefits do you want?"

"The position that every woman in the world dreams of."

"Chu Yingge, your appetite is a bit too big!" A hint of anger flashed between Mu Jingyu's brows.

No one had ever dared to say such things to him before, not even Chu Yanran.

The position that all women in the world dream of is that of the empress, the mother of a nation.

That's a bit too ambitious.

"You need to understand that the position of Empress is not one that just anyone can sit on."

"First, I am not just anyone; second, I am capable of taking on this position."

A hint of coldness appeared in Chu Yingge's eyes. This gaze actually made Mu Jingyu feel uneasy. It was truly remarkable that a woman could have such knowledge and arrogance!

"I promise you, if you succeed, I will make you Empress and keep you by my side." Mu Jingyu trusted his judgment; the woman before him was absolutely the only choice for Empress.

Later, he realized that his judgment was correct; Chu Yingge had indeed become the empress, but she was not his empress.

Hearing Mu Jingyu say this, Chu Yingge's lips curled into a faint sneer. She did say she wanted to become empress, but definitely not to be by Mu Jingyu's side.

Her man, does he even deserve her?

"Since Your Majesty is so kind to me, then I will naturally do my best for Your Majesty."

"In that case, you'll have to be more careful in the future."

Although Mu Jingyu didn't say it directly, Chu Yingge knew that Mu Jingyu wanted her to pay close attention to Mu Ziyuan's every move. From this moment on, she officially became a pair of eyes that Mu Jingyu had arranged to be by Mu Ziyuan's side.

"Your Majesty, there's only one step left."

"Oh? Tell me."

Chu Yingge's expression was stern, her eyebrows lowered, her eyes fixed on the ground: "Seventh Prince knows that Yingge was summoned to the palace by the Emperor today, and that this marriage was bestowed by the Emperor himself, so it's inevitable that Seventh Prince will be somewhat wary of Yingge."

"How did he know that I summoned you to the palace?" Mu Jingyu asked, his brows furrowed slightly.

Chu Yingge raised her head, her eyes fixed on the person in front of her, and said, word by word, "Because I told him."