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

Mu Zi originally thought that Yun Nuo would return after seeing Chu Yinge, but she didn't expect that Yun Nuo was living in the Netherworld Palace and had no intention of returning.

This really worried Mu Zi to death. He had vouched for Yun Nuo's situation. If Yun Nuo didn't show up for a day or two, his Emperor might not suspect anything, but as time went on, the matter would be exposed sooner or later. Then, he would really be in deep trouble.

Thinking this way, Mu Zi became even more restless and took a break from her busy schedule to go find Yun Nuo.

Meanwhile, inside the Netherworld Palace, laughter and joy filled the air.

Yun Nuo knew Chu Yingge very well, so she only said things that would make Chu Yingge happy and never mentioned anything that Chu Yingge didn't want to talk about.

From Chu Yinnan to Mo Ye, Yun Nuo answered all of Chu Yinge's questions without reservation, making Hongxiu, who was watching from the side, quite jealous.

She had been by Chu Yingge's side for three years, but she had never dared to be so presumptuous.

Yun Nuo said she was thirsty, so she went to the table, poured a cup of tea and handed it to Chu Yingge, then poured herself a cup as well.

"Master, speaking of which, do you really want to stay in this Netherworld Palace for the rest of your life?"

"What's wrong?"

"It's not that it's inappropriate, but I feel that it would be very lonely if I did that," Yun Nuo said, picking up her teacup and taking a sip of tea.

Chu Yingge smiled faintly and put the teacup in her hand aside.

After experiencing so much, she no longer had any hope of even living, let alone being alone.

If one can live out their life alone, that would be a good choice.

“Yunnuo, if you had experienced what I did, you would also realize that loneliness is nothing. Compared to loneliness, I despise competition even more.”

“Master, this doesn’t sound like something you would say at all. Your ambition has been completely worn away.”

Chu Yingge remained noncommittal about Yun Nuo's words.

Indeed, her ambition has been completely worn away.

However, you can't blame her. You only know what things are like after you've experienced them. She had never experienced anything like this before, so of course she wouldn't have these thoughts now.

Looking back on the first half of my life, it seems I've always been on the go, but now, isn't it time to end it?

A hint of sadness flashed in Yun Nuo's eyes. She had said so much in an attempt to sway her mistress's resolve and give the Emperor a chance, but now it seemed that her mistress was determined not to accept the Emperor.

Sigh, what exactly happened back then? How did the two of them inexplicably end up like this? You know, they were so deeply in love back then, how could they just stop loving each other like that?

Yunnuo didn't understand, and couldn't figure it out.

As if reading the doubt in Yun Nuo's eyes, Chu Yingge patted Yun Nuo's shoulder, still wearing a faint smile on her face.

"Actually, I know why you came here. You talked to me for so long, but there's only one purpose: to go back with you. But Yun Nuo, once many things happen, they can never be the same again. I don't want to go anywhere else for the rest of my life. I just want to stay in my Netherworld Palace and grow old alone."

"But my intuition tells me that the Emperor will not give up."

"Yes, he can give up on me the first time, it's just a matter of time."

"Your Majesty... has never given up on you." Yun Nuo wasn't defending Mu Ziyuan; she had simply witnessed Mu Ziyuan's life over the past three years firsthand, which was why she dared to say this.

However, at this point, Chu Yingge is no longer willing to buy it.

The person she wanted was A Yuan, who would never let her go, not the current Emperor of Kyushu who had made a comeback and thought everything could start over.

The chance to hold her hand is only once; once you give it up, there will be no going back.

Chu Yingge understood this principle, and so did Mu Ziyuan.

Yun Nuo really didn't know what to say. She had said everything she could in the past few days, but if the outcome was still not what she wanted, she really didn't know what to do.

Taking advantage of a lull in their conversation, Hongxiu couldn't help but interject, "My Palace Master is living a good life in the Netherworld Palace. Why do you insist on making her leave? Don't worry, she won't grow old alone. At least I will stay here with her. As long as the Netherworld Palace doesn't disintegrate, I will stay here forever."

"Does your existence mean the same thing as what I'm talking about?" Yun Nuo couldn't help but retort.

Even with her slow reaction time, she could tell during her days in the Netherworld Palace that Hongxiu was deliberately looking for trouble, and that any words she spoke would inevitably provoke Hongxiu's opposition.

Most importantly, every time she finally felt that her master was somewhat moved, Hongxiu would start speaking slowly, causing her master to lose all remaining emotion.

Hongxiu seemed not to have heard Yunnuo's words and respectfully said to Chu Yingge, "Palace Master, the weather is nice today, would you like to go for a walk?"

"Master's health is weak, how can he go out in the wind?"

"Is it up to you whether or not we can go out?"

"Otherwise what? Do you think you're the one who calls the shots?"

The two started arguing back and forth, each saying something to the other. Chu Yingge impatiently picked at her ear, watching the two argue with amusement.

It was like watching a joke.

Yunnuo: "Let me tell you, don't think I don't know what you're really thinking. But I advise you to put your mind to it. It's not your place to make decisions about the master!"

Hongxiu: "Who do you think you are, daring to point fingers at me? I care about everything concerning the Palace Master. Who do you think you are to interfere in my arrangements?"

Yunnuo was furious, but although she wasn't good at arguing, she was definitely not going to lose, so she simply drew her sword and started fighting.

Seeing this, Hongxiu naturally wouldn't back down, and she pulled out her whip and started lashing out at Yunnuo.

Chu Yingge sat to the side, eating grapes and watching the drama with great interest, occasionally offering guidance on the two's battle.

Yunnuo and Hongxiu fought like old enemies, showing no mercy and determined to kill each other.

Hongxiu's skills were mostly taught by Chu Yingge, but Hongxiu learned very little, less than one-thousandth of what Chu Yingge had learned.

Yun Nuo's martial arts skills were also very high, but it was extremely difficult for her to gain the upper hand against Hong Xiu.

After back and forth they fought, the two were evenly matched, their skill levels were similar.

Chu Yingge found the battle utterly uninteresting and couldn't help but yawn.

"With your current skill level, never say you're Chu Yingge's people when you go out. I find it very embarrassing."

"Master, I..." Yun Nuo was about to explain when Chu Yingge interrupted her.

"Yunnuo, it's been three years. How come you haven't improved much in three years? Didn't Mu Ziyuan teach you his methods for becoming stronger?"

"The Emperor's method..." Yun Nuo was about to speak, but she swallowed the words back.

Upon seeing this situation, Hongxiu knew there was a hidden story behind it. In order to prevent Yunnuo from having another chance to speak, Hongxiu hurriedly spoke up.

“Palace Master, Hongxiu Tian’s talent is only so-so. Although she was trained by you, she is not even a fraction as good as you.”

“You’re right. With your brains, it’s already quite impressive that you’ve reached this level.” Chu Yingge said, shaking her head, and got up to go to the bed.

"I'm a little tired, you two can both go out."

"Master, I'll stay here with you."

"The Palace Master already told you to leave, can't you have any shame?" With that, Hongxiu pulled Yunnuo away.

Just now, as she walked out of the Netherworld Palace, Hongxiu shook off Yunnuo as if she had gotten rid of something dirty.

“I’m telling you, you’ve been here for a few days now, isn’t it time to go back? This isn’t a place for you, understand?”

“My master is here, why can’t I stay? You’re ridiculous. Don’t forget, you’re just a head maid in the Netherworld Palace. Don’t push your luck. If you want to get rid of me, it should be the master who does it, not you.”

"You!" Hongxiu was very angry.

In the entire Netherworld Palace, no one dared to speak to her like that, but now a woman suddenly appeared who dared to point fingers at her. How could she not be angry?

"If you're so capable, then have a one-on-one fight with me. If I win, you can get out of the Netherworld Palace and never show your face in front of me again!"

"You're insane! Who do you think you are to fight me?"

"What did you say? Say it again!"

"What? Are you deaf too?" If Yun Nuo really wanted to anger someone, she could really drive them crazy. Someone like Hong Xiu was no match for Yun Nuo at all.

The verbal humiliation completely enraged Hongxiu, and she started fighting without saying a word. Yunnuo took a few steps back and watched Hongxiu coldly without making a move.

"I said I wouldn't fight you, so I absolutely won't make a move. Are you really deaf?"

"Despicable!"

Hongxiu had never suffered such humiliation before, and began to attack Yunnuo relentlessly. Yunnuo retreated all the way until he had nowhere left to retreat, at which point he managed to launch a few counterattacks.

However, it was clear that Yun Nuo looked helpless. She didn't want to argue with Hong Xiu anymore, but as things stood, Hong Xiu wasn't going to let her go. It was ridiculous. Did she have to be forced to take action?

Just as Yun Nuo was about to retaliate, Mu Zi appeared, tightly gripping Hong Xiu's whip with one hand, and shielding Yun Nuo with her entire body.

Yunnuo grinned and said, "You came at just the right time. If you hadn't come, this little bitch would have beaten me to death!"

"You don't know that because of you, I alerted the guards of the Netherworld Palace again. It was a huge struggle to shake them off. Don't you want to see the Empress? If you do, leave! Why are you staying here indefinitely?"