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

With so many people talking, it didn't take long for the entire Prime Minister's residence to know that Chu Yingge had gone mad.

"What do you think is wrong with Miss Jiu?" one of the maids asked.

"It must be because the Seventh Prince is backing her up, otherwise, how could Miss Jiu have such audacity?"

Everyone nodded in agreement. This was the only reasonable explanation for everything. It seemed that they would have to be more careful in the future and could no longer treat the Ninth Miss, who was about to become the Seventh Prince's consort, the same way they had before.

Chu Tian had just finished court when he immediately received the message, and he couldn't help but frown: "What did you say?"

Upon hearing Chu Tian's words, the maids and servants in the room all lowered their heads and dared not speak. In the end, the Prime Minister's mansion was still ruled by the Prime Minister himself, so how could they dare to gossip in front of their master?

As soon as Green Bamboo saw Chu Tian return, she rushed over and knelt down on the ground with a thud: "Master, please save Madam and Eldest Miss! They are being tortured to death by Ninth Miss!"

"Yinge?" Chu Tian asked, his brows furrowing even deeper. Although he had never been too close to this daughter, he knew that she had always been well-behaved. What was going on today?

"What exactly happened here?"

"Master, please come with me quickly!" Green Bamboo didn't know how to explain, so she could only lead Chu Tian to see for himself.

Upon entering the backyard, Chu Tian immediately spotted Zhang Shi and her eldest daughter, Chu Yanran, who were tied to a tree in a disheveled state. A hint of doubt flashed in his dark eyes as he strode over.

"What's going on?" Chu Tian asked sternly.

Both Zhang and Chu Yanran were silenced, and could only shake their heads desperately, unable to utter a single word.

Seeing this, Chu Tian gestured to the green bamboo behind him: "Hurry up and put your master down!"

"Yes." With Chu Tian's order, Green Bamboo hurriedly stepped forward, but before she could reach Zhang Shi, she was forced back by a long whip that lashed out from mid-air.

"Don't move!" With those three cold words, Chu Yingge walked out from the side of the room and stood straight in front of everyone.

Heh, she only had time to go inside and put on a coat when her negotiation partner appeared. He hadn't even had time to change out of his court robes before coming here. It seems this man really cares a lot about the mother and daughter tied to the tree.

But this is good, it saves her some trouble.

Having seen the world, Chu Tian was only slightly surprised by what had just happened, unlike the panic of the others.

"Yingge, let go of your mother and sister right now!"

"I can release them, of course, but you must agree to one condition!"

Hearing Chu Yingge say this, Chu Tian's surprise deepened. When did his daughter become so bold? She actually dared to negotiate with him!

Are you trying to negotiate with me?

"Otherwise what? Are there any other people here who are qualified?"

Chu Yingge turned around, walked to the rocking chair and sat down. She picked up the teapot on the stone table, poured a cup of tea, and gently sniffed it before looking up at Chu Tian in front of her.

“If Father is not busy, please sit down and let’s talk slowly. You know, I specially brewed your favorite Da Hong Pao tea today just to wait for you.”

"Heh, Chu Yingge, who gave you the guts?" Chu Tian's eyes flashed with anger: "Before my patience runs out, you'd better behave yourself!"

"Tsk tsk tsk... Father, you're really being so disrespectful. What a waste of this pot of fine tea!"

"Chu Yin Ge!"

Chu Yingge ignored him, clicked her tongue, put down her teacup, put away her nonchalant expression, crossed her hands in front of her, and stared at Chu Tian without moving, her eyes filled with confidence.

In negotiations, Chu Yingge had never lost. Anyone who dared to challenge her at the negotiating table ended up as a mute corpse.

"If Father refuses, then I will have the Prime Minister's residence begin the funeral tomorrow. Should Father be widowed, or should a parent outlive their child? Sigh, this is truly a troublesome matter!" As she spoke, Chu Yingge genuinely made a troubled expression.

Even though Chu Tian was usually very calm, he couldn't help but wave his hand behind him when he heard his daughter say such things.

"Take Miss Jiu down."

"Let me see who of you dares!"

Although everyone was afraid of Chu Yingge, Chu Tian was the master of the Prime Minister's mansion and the only one whose words carried weight. Since their master had spoken, what did they have to hesitate about?

Before they could even make a move, Chu Yingge preemptively struck, her long whip lashing down directly at Zhang Shi.

Chu Yingge's strength was just right. Although most of the whip landed on Zhang Shi, some of it still affected Chu Yanran.

Blood slowly seeped through her clothes, and the pain became increasingly intense. Zhang Shi was alright, but Chu Yanran had never experienced such treatment before. Her eyes immediately filled with tears as she looked at Chu Tian with a wronged expression.

After all, she was his precious daughter. Seeing Chu Yanran like this, Chu Tian's anger intensified. His gaze fell on Chu Yingge, and he wished he could tear the person in front of him to pieces. But he forgot that Chu Yingge was also his daughter.

After being struck by Chu Yingge, the others naturally dared not make any rash moves and stood still, waiting for Chu Tian's orders.

"What exactly do you want?" Chu Tian asked in a deep voice.

Chu Yingge pointed to the seat opposite her and gestured towards Chu Tian with her chin: "I said, I just want to sit down and have a good chat with Father."

"Chatting?" Chu Tian sneered, his tone becoming increasingly disdainful: "Is this what you call chatting, using such despicable means? I really haven't paid enough attention to you, I never knew you were so cunning and resourceful."

"Isn't it all thanks to Father's good upbringing?"

Chu Yingge didn't take Chu Tian's sarcasm to heart. All she cared about was the result; the methods used were not the point.

Besides, Zhang and Chu Yanran deserved to suffer a bit, otherwise it would be too unfair to the original owner of this body.

Chu Yingge picked up another teacup from the table, filled it with tea, and pushed the cup in front of Chu Tian.

“I don’t have such good tea in my courtyard. This is from my father’s study. Try it and see if it’s the same as what you drink on weekdays.”

"You went to the study?" Chu Tian's eyes sharpened, and he said in a cold voice.

Chu Yingge's lips curled up slightly. She never fought a battle she wasn't sure of winning. She already knew Chu Tian well. Although he loved Zhang Shi and Chu Yanran, he was very power-hungry. It wasn't certain that she could negotiate successfully. Only by grasping a more fatal weakness could she make Chu Tian compromise.