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

The sunlight was faintly bright, and the morning dew was crystal clear.

In the Prime Minister's residence, in the backyard, Chu Yingge slowly woke up the moment the first gaze fell upon the backyard.

She opened her eyes, looked around, and her guard finally relaxed. She had made it through.

I don’t know if I was in a daze, but I actually saw Mu Ziyuan yesterday.

Sitting up in bed, Chu Yingge rubbed her aching temples, trying to feel a little better. Once the pain subsided, she felt thirsty and her throat was dry and hoarse.

Just then, a hand with distinct knuckles appeared before Chu Yinge, holding a white jade teacup. The hand slowly raised its head, and only after seeing the person clearly did Chu Yinge take the teacup.

It was swallowed in one gulp, the sweetness seeping into the throat.

"How did you know I was in trouble?" Chu Yingge asked softly.

The toxins from the datura flower yesterday had exhausted her energy, leaving her with very little spirit.

Mu Ziyuan took the teacup from Chu Yingge and put it aside, his face still devoid of a smile. Yesterday, he had only gone out once to find someone to rescue Chu Yingge, but when he returned, the person in front of him was already safe and sound.

If Chu Yingge didn't save herself, then someone else came to Chu Yingge's room after he left. Who was it that was secretly observing his woman?

Thinking of this, Mu Ziyuan felt a surge of irritation. Meeting Chu Yingge's gaze, he suppressed his anger and said, "I just happened to be passing by. You don't need to think too much about it."

"..." Chu Yingge was completely confused, but she didn't delve into it, assuming that Mu Ziyuan was just worried about her poisoning.

Reaching out and tugging at Mu Ziyuan's sleeve, Chu Yingge said with a fawning expression, "I swear there won't be a next time. This time I was careless and fell into someone else's trap, making you worry."

Chu Yingge is such a proud woman, she would never speak to others in such a soft and gentle tone. The fact that she is so petty in front of Mu Ziyuan is enough to show that Mu Ziyuan is different in her heart.

Mu Ziyuan was initially still angry, but after hearing what the person in front of him said, he felt much better: "What if something like this happens again in the future?"

"I promise there are none left." Chu Yingge raised her hand and swore.

Mu Ziyuan shook his head. He really couldn't do anything about the person in front of him. He affectionately stroked Chu Yingge's hair before speaking softly, "I will absolutely never let such a thing happen again." After saying that, he pulled Chu Yingge into his arms.

The reason Chu Yingge was poisoned was because he failed to protect her properly, but from now on, he will definitely protect Chu Yingge in his arms and not let her suffer any grievances.

"I've always said it's good to have a big tree to lean on, so why not make good use of this advantageous condition?" Mu Ziyuan asked somewhat helplessly.

Chu Yingge paused for a moment: "Because I don't want you to be exposed."

Looking steadily at the person in his arms, Mu Ziyuan felt a surge of warmth in his heart. It had been a long time since anyone had put themselves in his shoes like this. Other women only cared about his status as a prince, but the person in front of him cared about him as a person.

When a person is lonely for a long time, they will want to live in a group. Mu Ziyuan is a lone wolf, and so is Chu Yingge. When two lonely people come together, they naturally hit it off and can never be separated, nor can they tolerate anyone else interfering.

"Ge'er, do you believe me?" Mu Ziyuan, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly asked.

Chu Yingge nodded almost without hesitation: "If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't have let you put the Gu poison ring on my hand."

"If that's the case, then from now on, entrust yourself to me and let me protect you."

"No." Chu Yingge shook her head: "You should know that I am not a caged canary. I don't want to stand behind you. I only want to stand beside you and accompany you to look down on the world."

These words surprised even Mu Ziyuan. His woman had such ambitions. Well, he never thought that women were easy to deal with.

Unwilling to live an ordinary life, one will inevitably stand out from the crowd.

Mu Ziyuan didn't say anything more. He helped Chu Yingge lie down. Although she was no longer seriously injured, she had exhausted a lot of energy and was still in a state of exhaustion.

“I stayed up all night watching over you, and I should go back today, otherwise some people with ulterior motives will spread rumors and cause trouble again.”

"Mmm." Chu Yingge didn't struggle. She really needed to rest. Otherwise, how could she settle accounts with Chu Yanran?

She always seeks revenge, especially since this person has repeatedly caused her trouble. There's even less reason for her to show any mercy!

Mu Ziyuan leaned down and gave Chu Yingge a light kiss on the forehead. After watching Chu Yingge close her eyes, he turned and left the Prime Minister's residence.

At this very moment, the other side of the Prime Minister's residence presents a completely different scene.

Chu Yanran looked at her face in the bronze mirror, her eyes filled with resentment. She had indeed achieved her goal, but she had also ruined herself.

A woman's face is of utmost importance; she actually ruined her stunning beauty for Chu Yingge's worthless life.

She was destined to become Empress, but looking like this, how could she possibly sit in that position second only to the Emperor? How could she possibly be qualified to stand beside the Emperor?

Regardless of what others think, she herself felt disgusted just looking at her face.

Green Bamboo stood behind her without saying a word. Of course, she understood what a face meant to a woman. Her young lady had been groomed to be the empress since childhood. Now that her face had become like this, she probably had no chance of becoming the empress.

The young master and his wife's good intentions will be wasted.

With a gentle touch on the scars on her face, Chu Yanran's expression turned even more ruthless. She would never allow herself to be defeated like this. She still wanted to stand by the Emperor's side and work together with him to conquer the world.

“Green bamboo,” Chu Yanran said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing her young mistress's call, Green Bamboo hurriedly stepped forward: "What are your orders, Miss?"

"Let Mother come here." Chu Yanran stood up from in front of the bronze mirror. Just because she couldn't do it didn't mean others couldn't.

Her mother, as the wife of the Prime Minister and the head mistress of the Prime Minister's mansion, was incomparable to her, a mere young girl, in every respect.

After all, experience matters.

Besides, she wouldn't feel at ease entrusting this matter to someone else, but she might not feel the same way if she entrusted it to her own mother.

At the very least, her mother would never let her lose her position as empress.

Green Bamboo said nothing more, turned around and walked out of the room. Having followed Chu Yanran for so long, she naturally knew what Chu Yanran was going to do.

Watching Green Bamboo's departing figure, Chu Yanran clenched her hands, her long nails digging into her palms, blood slowly flowing out along the lines of her hands, but Chu Yanran was completely unaware.