野荷塘

Accompanying the Phoenix – Chapter 9

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Why Chen Li should accompany him, is obviously, for the sake of that stupid prince . After offending the crown prince in such a manner, there would be no short of killers waiting for the duo . Although there is no great benefit for the prince’s side, if Xing Yun tells the emperor of his knowledge and conspiracies, then it would cause much trouble . Therefore, he must kill Chen Li, and of course, Xing Yun secretly .

Yesterday, outlining it clearly, it was obvious that Xing Yun himself is rather a simple and defenceless figure . However, Chen Li is capable of causing a major threat to the Crown Prince . He is no fool, so the killer must pick off Xing Yun when he is alone as to avoid getting slaughtered by Chen Li . It is, after all better to remove the source, than die a needless death .

It would be impossible of Xing Yun to not understand this point- So naturally, he must always take Chen Li with him .

As Xing Yun dragged Chen Li out, she suddenly frowned as she looked at the name on the door . “Rui Wangfu?”

He nodded, “The current emperor has 7 sons . The crown prince from earlier is the first born of the current empress whereas Rui Wangfui is born from a concubine . However, his mother is currently favoured by the emperor, and his family has very deep ties with the hidden power within this country . If you want to find someone that can oppose the Crown Prince, it can only be him . ”

Chen Li felt surprised-”You usually are so indifferent to these things, yet you know so much!”

“Before last night, I really was clueless . ” Xing Yun smiled . “But to clean up this mess, I have to make preparations . ” Just as he finished speaking, the sound of a whip sliced sharply through the air from the corner of the street . The trampling of hooves ran down through the road before stopping sharply at the edge of the house and soon, a grand carriage escorted by guards appeared . Xing Yun slowly walked forward and shouted loudly . “Fortuneteller Xing Yun sees Prince Rui!”

He kept silent for a moment before opening his mouth . “Fortuneteller?” His voice was not very nice, resembling a sneer as he said, “A brave fortuneteller . Currently, don’t you know that what the people loathe most are swindlers? This prince is no different . ”

Xing Yun only smiled . “If your Highness takes me as your strategist, than I can present my next plan for you- One that could even help you succeed the throne from the Crown Prince . I do not know what Your Highness thinks?”

“Why should this King believe you?

“Last night, the Crown Prince came to my abode, just to request for my aid . However... . ” Xing Yun paused, not finishing his sentence . “Your Majesty, if you wish to continue our conservation, we can go inside . ”

The carriage curtain opens, revealing a handsome man dressed in an embroidered garnet robe . Although he could be considered as very good looking, a hideously deep scar sat on the left side of his forehead, extending all the way to his mouth . Even Chen Li couldn’t tell what the weapon which was used to create this was .

Chen Li secretly thought, that Emperor must have done something and offended the heavens, thus retribution went to his son!

The Prince examined Xing Yun and took a glance at Chen Li . Finally, he waved his hands, his husky voice sounding . “ Take them to the backyard . ”

Within the palace, there were many pavilions and courtyard . There were many warehouses, marketplaces and houses, it had everything! Where Chen Li was born, it was a desolate wasteland . It was constantly filled with scoundrels, fog, and the soul as well as remains of the deceased, haunting the place as evil spirits . It didn’t even have a single blade, nevermind here, where it is filled with countless flowers and glittering lakes . But despite it’s beauty, Chen Li didn’t like the palace at all, and would still prefer her birthplace . The palace stank of vile depression, making her feel very sombre . The atmosphere was stiffened, as if bound by countless rules and overloaded by stress . Compared to Xing Yun’s courtyard, although it was minor in comparison, the atmosphere was so free and relaxing . This place has even less freedom than the Demon World .