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

In other words, she now possesses something that Chu Tian cannot refuse.

"Father, you don't really think I only have these two useless people in my hands, do you? They are just a lure to get you to appear before me. The real bargaining chip is here." As she spoke, Chu Yingge pointed to her head.

Chu Tian clenched his fists, and his gaze toward Chu Yingge grew increasingly terrifying. If the person before him truly knew something, he would show no mercy.

Even if this person is his daughter.

"What do you know?" His voice was icy, filled with murderous intent.

Chu Yingge's lips curled up, and the murderous intent in her eyes became more obvious: "I may know everything, or I may know nothing. It all depends on your attitude, Father."

"Speak, what are your conditions?" Chu Tian looked around, no longer wanting to discuss this topic further.

"I want to call off the engagement."

"What did you say?" Chu Tian was somewhat incredulous. He had thought that Chu Yingge was so arrogant because she had someone backing her up, and that person was naturally the Seventh Prince. But now it seemed that this was not the case.

"You're actually going to call off the engagement?"

"That's right, the engagement is called off."

A resolute glint appeared in Chu Yingge's eyes. She could tolerate anything else, but she would not let anyone else make the decision for her on this matter.

That so-called Seventh Prince was not her type, so she would never settle for him.

“I know this is the Emperor’s decree. If I break off the engagement, it will be no different from disobeying the decree.”

"Then how dare you make such a condition?" Chu Tian's tone instantly rose several notches. This was something others would beg for, yet the person in front of him was actually thinking of refusing.

"Don't you know that disobeying an imperial edict is a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family?"

"Of course I know." Chu Yingge's face broke into a malicious smile again. "That's why I had Father do it!"

"Aren't you one of the nine clans?"

“But Father won’t let that happen, will he?” Chu Yingge got up from the rocking chair, her smile growing even brighter.

If she were to intervene in this matter, it would surely incur the wrath of the Holy One, and wouldn't she be the one to suffer the most gruesome death? She has always had absolute confidence in her own power.

However, the strength of an individual is nothing compared to the power of a nation.

She is no longer the leader of the assassin empire, but merely an insignificant concubine's daughter from the Prime Minister's mansion. She has no power to oppose the state.

She understood the principle that one has to bow one's head when under someone's roof.

In this time and space, one should first adapt to the survival rules of this time and space. She must survive first before she can slowly build her own life.

Chu Tian suddenly became interested in this daughter who was completely different from what he had imagined. If he could make use of her courage and ability, wouldn't that be a good thing?

"If I agree to your request, shouldn't you repay me in return? After all, this is at the risk of having your entire family executed."

“My father has no bargaining power with me.”

"you……"

Chu Tian's face darkened immediately. He had originally thought of recruiting the person in front of him, but if he was just a disobedient dog, he would be of no use to keeping him around.

Moreover, the person in front of him wasn't a dog, but a wolf.

Since we can't keep him, we should get rid of him. Besides, the people in front of us already know about his affairs, so how can we keep him alive?

"Okay, I promise you, but you'd better keep your mouth shut, or I'll make you regret what you've done today."

"Deal." Chu Yingge's lips curled up; she had won.

Chu Tian ordered his men to lower Zhang Shi and Chu Yanran down from the tree, gave Chu Yingge a meaningful look, and then turned and left the backyard.

Watching everyone leave, Chu Yingge let out a long breath, her whole body went limp, and she slumped into the rocking chair, unable to move.

Not only was this body frail, but more importantly, there were two opposing forces within it constantly clashing. This puzzled Chu Yingge greatly. How could a young lady from an official family who never left her home possess such power?

She's only been here for half a month and doesn't know how to regulate her internal energy at all. Every time there's a clash, she can't control her body.

Fine beads of sweat quickly appeared on Chu Yingge's forehead. She tried to adjust her posture to make herself as comfortable as possible, but it didn't help.

She kept exhaling and inhaling, trying to relax as much as possible. She kept her head down, and it was impossible to see what she was thinking in her eyes, but she looked really uncomfortable.

"clang!"

A voice came, and Chu Yingge looked up. She didn't know when a small porcelain bottle had appeared on the stone table in front of her. She looked around but didn't find anything unusual.

Picking up the bottle, Chu Yingge examined it warily before slowly uncorking it. The fragrant aroma filled her nostrils, instantly making her feel much more comfortable.

Is this medicine to regulate internal energy? Chu Yingge was a little confused, but she couldn't care less; her body desperately needed this fragrance.

She accepts anyone who doesn't harm her.

Once her body's reaction subsided, Chu Yingge put down the porcelain bottle in her hand and carefully examined the surroundings of the courtyard, finding no suspicious people.

"Whoever the kind-hearted hero was, Chu Yingge thanks you in advance!" After saying this, Chu Yingge straightened her clothes and walked towards the room.

After Chu Yingge entered the room, a figure slowly emerged from the darkness of the courtyard.

He had only come today to see who was going to become his queen, but he never expected to witness such a wonderful show. It was truly an eye-opener.

Wouldn't it be a shame if he didn't take such an interesting woman for himself?

Ha, breaking off the engagement? He'd like to see how the woman he'd set his sights on could escape his grasp.

Chu Yinge, there's plenty of time in the future. Let's have a good spar and not disappoint me!

……

Chu Yanran had never suffered such injustice and fright in her life. After being frightened by Chu Yingge, she was truly scared and went to bed early after taking her medicine.

Seeing her daughter like this, Zhang Shi was filled with hatred. Looking at Chu Tian beside her, her eyes were full of resentment: "You actually let that brat Chu Yingge lead you by the nose today. Do you still have feelings for that slut?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Chu Tian was getting impatient. He was already annoyed enough with what had happened today, and he was even less patient with Zhang's unreasonable behavior.

"I knew you still had that slut in your heart!" Chu Tian's attitude made Zhang Shi even more dissatisfied. Chu Yingge's mother had always been a thorn between her and Chu Tian, ​​one that she could neither remove nor tolerate.

Even in death, she will never forget the pain she once suffered.

"Let me tell you, if anything happens to Yanran, I will never let that brat get away with it!"

"I don't know either," Chu Tian said coldly.

The moment Yu Rou died, nothing else mattered. All he wanted was power. As for Chu Yingge, she would only remind him what the most important thing in the world was.

It is power, only supreme power, that allows him to obtain everything he desires. Anyone who stands in his way should be an obstacle, including Chu Yingge.