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

"It seems you were right about one thing: you really weren't a good person before, doing such a horrific thing."

"I've made many mistakes, but don't worry, I will never hurt you again. I mean what I say."

"Alright, enough nonsense. Let's talk about these pointless things when I leave the Feather Clan alive."

"it is good."

Outside the bedroom door, Yun Nuo paced back and forth, feeling very uncomfortable.

Mu Zi watched Yun Nuo walk back and forth, and her already irritable temper flared up even more.

"What's wrong with you today? Can't you just behave yourself? Aren't you annoyed by walking around like that?"

"What do you know? I'm pacing around because I'm feeling irritable."

Yunnuo felt very depressed, but she couldn't quite put her finger on why.

It's so frustrating! Yun Nuo is so angry that she wants to tear down this sleeping quarters in front of her.

Seeing Yun Nuo like this, Mu Zi felt a pang of sadness in her heart.

Their masters' conflicts remained unresolved, so naturally, life was difficult for them, the servants. But what could they do? The masters' affairs were beyond their control.

"Alright, stop pacing around. I know you're worried about the Emperor, but your master has already broken off all ties, so don't bother me."

"What nonsense are you spouting? My master is not that kind of person. If the Emperor hadn't abandoned her, how could she be so heartless?"

Yun Nuo sided with Chu Yingge, and Mu Zi sided with Mu Ziyuan, so no matter how much they argued about right and wrong, it would be pointless.

After arguing for a while, both of them became even more agitated.

Yunnuo looked at the tightly closed bedroom door and suddenly poked Muzi.

After Yun Nuo poked her like that, Mu Zi's bad premonition resurfaced.

"Don't look at me like that. I have a feeling you're up to something. I'm warning you, I won't help you with anything anymore, especially not going to the Netherworld Palace again. Don't even think about it."

"I promise this is the last time."

"You said the same thing last time."

"I was lying last time."

"..."

Mu Zi's face grew increasingly dark. How could he possibly know such a shameless person as Yun Nuo? Look at what he's saying! He could tolerate it once or twice, but this is the third time already. Does he really think he has no temper?

"Yun Nuo, I'm not helping you this time no matter what. If you really want to go to the Netherworld Palace, then go alone. I'm not going."

"Just help me one last time. You know my abilities. If I could get into the Netherworld Palace on my own, what would I need you for!"

Yun Nuo spoke with such confidence that Mu Zi was speechless. But this time, Mu Zi seemed determined and refused to agree to Yun Nuo's request no matter what.

What a joke! Since Chu Yingge has already been so ruthless, why should he go looking for trouble again and again? Besides, such actions will only give his own emperor the wrong impression.

"No matter what you say, I won't help you. You'd better give up on that idea!"

"You really aren't going?"

"Yes, I really'm not going."

Yunnuo asked again and again, but Muzi still refused in the end, so Yunnuo had no choice but to give up.

"Since you won't come with me, then I'll go by myself. You just wait and see, if anything happens to me, it's your fault." With that, Yun Nuo left without looking back.

Mu Zi initially thought Yun Nuo was just joking, but to her surprise, Yun Nuo actually went to the Netherworld Palace.

Upon arriving outside the Netherworld Palace, Yun Nuo looked up and immediately saw Hong Xiu—what a small world!

Hongxiu wanted nothing more than to skin Yunnuo alive when she saw him, but in the end she didn't.

"Why are you here? You don't find the person you're looking for in this Netherworld Palace anymore, what are you doing here!"

"What do you mean by that? Where is my master?"

"You still have the nerve to ask me? Don't you know that the Palace Master went to break the curse in order to be with your Emperor?"

"what?"

Yun Nuo felt her mind was going blank. What... what happened after she left? The turn of events was too fast. Her master actually turned back and was willing to give the Emperor another chance?

Thinking of this, Yun Nuo suddenly became happy, and her previous worries had long since vanished.

"Although you are usually quite annoying, I will let it go since you told me this wonderful news."

"Do you think I like you? If it weren't for the Palace Master, I would have skinned you alive long ago!" Hongxiu turned her face away, looking very uncomfortable.

Yunnuo was in a good mood today, so she didn't intend to argue with the person in front of her. She turned around and was about to leave, but she had only taken a few steps when she saw Muzi rushing over.

"Oh my, weren't you going to give up on helping me? What, are you here to laugh at me?"

"Yes, I just came to see if you were dead."

"I'm so sorry, I'm still alive and well. You can put your heart away. I will never die before you." After saying that, Yun Nuo pushed aside Mu Zi and walked towards the Feather Clan.

Mu Zi was wondering why Yun Nuo wasn't going in, but when she saw Hong Xiu standing at the entrance of the Netherworld Palace, she wanted to ask her a question, but Hong Xiu just rolled her eyes at her.

Mu Zi touched her nose, feeling somewhat defeated.

What did he do to deserve this? Why does everyone look at him with such disdain?

Yun Nuo hurriedly returned to the Feather Clan, pushed open the door of the bedroom and went straight in. Seeing Mu Ziyuan's lazy appearance, Yun Nuo was as if she had been injected with chicken blood.

"Your Majesty, I have some incredibly good news. I swear you will be overjoyed when you hear it."

"what news?"

“My mistress still has the Emperor in her heart. Do you know what she did for the Emperor? She went to break free from her fate. Once the fate is broken, my mistress can continue to be with the Emperor.”

"What did you say?"

Mu Ziyuan suddenly sat up, looking incredulous. Yun Nuo thought he was shocked by her good news and couldn't help but feel excited.

“I told you that Master has already changed his mind, which is great news for the Emperor. Once Master’s fate is resolved, we can take Master home.”

Where did you hear this news from?

"I heard it from Hongxiu in the Netherworld Palace. What's wrong? Is there something amiss?"

Even if Yun Nuo was completely clueless, she noticed something was wrong, because Mu Ziyuan's expression didn't look happy at all. Who looks like that when they're happy?

Indeed, Mu Ziyuan was genuinely unhappy to hear this news.

He had already heard Mo Bao say that day that if they really wanted to unravel the mystery of fate, they would have to pay a terrible price, and he might even lose his life.

How could his song be so silly? What if something really happened to him...?

Mu Ziyuan really didn't dare to think any further. He would rather Chu Yingge live a good life than have her take such a risk. How could he not feel heartache at such pain?

Did you ask when this happened?

"No, I was so happy when I heard the news that I forgot to ask. What's wrong, Your Majesty? Why do you look so unhappy? Don't you want Master to come back with us?"

"Of course I hope so, but things aren't that simple."

"What's not simple about it?"

"Do you know what price you have to pay to unlock your destiny? In the process, you could very well lose your life." Mu Ziyuan's expression was more serious than ever before when he said this.

Upon hearing this, Yun Nuo was no longer so happy. How could she have overlooked this point? If unraveling one's destiny was so easy, then why not unravel it from the beginning?

The reason it has taken so long to uncover the secrets of fate is probably because the process of deciphering one's destiny is something that most people cannot endure.

"I never imagined that my mistress would like the Emperor so much, and be willing to endure such pain for him. Emperor, could you please promise Yunnuo that if my mistress can return to your side this time, please treat her well and don't let her be sad again?"

"I would know this without you telling me."

Mu Ziyuan closed his eyes briefly, and when he opened them again, his eyes were filled with determination. Since his little woman was willing to do this much for him, he couldn't let her down.

The key to deciphering one's destiny lies in the calligraphy scroll hidden in a secret cell. Once the scroll is found, everything that needs to be understood will become clear.

Watching Mu Ziyuan leave, Yun Nuo was filled with emotion. As she walked out of the bedroom, she saw Mu Zi, who looked travel-worn.

"You're moving fast! Why don't you have a proper chat about life with the little beauty in the Netherworld Palace? Tell me, are you really interested in her?"

"Stop talking nonsense, where is the Emperor?"

"I do not know."

"How could you not know?"

"Even if I knew, I wouldn't tell you." After saying that, Yun Nuo rolled her eyes at Mu Zi and calmly walked past her.

When she needed Mu Zi's help, Mu Zi didn't treat her like a big deal. Does she really think she still cares about Mu Zi now? It's ridiculous.

Watching Yun Nuo's departing figure, Mu Zi was even more confused. What was wrong with him today? Why was he so annoying?

Mu Ziyuan was ultimately too late. By the time he arrived at the secret prison, the cage that had once held Mo Bao was already empty.

It seems someone beat him to it and took the calligraphy away. Mu Ziyuan knew perfectly well who that person was.