Chapter 206

Xuanyuan She was also angry to hear Guo Zhengxiong’s angry words. He totally agreed with his grandpa and thought, “If his father hadn’t married his mother and gained the Guo Family’s support, he couldn’t have ascended the throne that easily.

Looking at Xuanyuan She’s expression, Guo Zhengxiong curled his lips subtly and went forward to stare at Xuanyuan She, saying seriously, “If you want to, I will definitely support you. Since I could help him ascend the throne, I can help you do it too.”

Xuanyuan She’s heart skipped a beat. He said hesitantly, “Grandpa, this is quite huge. Let me think about it. Let me think…”

If he failed, he might be killed. Yet, if he succeeded…

Guo Zhengxiong was a bit disappointed to hear that. He had talked so much but Xuanyuan She still wanted to consider it. This was not what he wanted.

Guo Zhengxiong’s eyes sparkled. He thought of an idea and then stared at Xuanyuan She, saying with a sad face, “She, I do want to give you time for consideration but we have no time to lose. You know what, recently, there have been rumors spread in the army that the Guo Family collude with enemies and betray the empire. This is a serious frame-up!”

Xuanyuan She was shocked to hear that, “How come? Why is there such a rumor in the army?”

Guo Zhengxiong’s eyes glistened. He heaved a sigh and said, “She, don’t you understand? This is against the Guo Family on the surface but it is actually against you. Think about this. If anything untoward happens to the Guo Family, aren’t you the most affected one?”

Xuanyuan She nodded. His grandpa was right. He had been educated by his mother since he was a child. He and the Guo Family were integrated. If the Guo Family really collapsed, he would be done.

The rumor must be spread by Xuanyuan Mo. He must be eager to be the crown prince. Xuanyuan She clenched his fists and put on a grim look, his eyes sparkling with fierceness. He wouldn’t let Xuanyuan Mo have his way.

Seeing Xuanyuan She nodded, Guo Zhengxiong felt delighted and then added, “That’s why I said we had no time to lose. If His Majesty really exterminates the Guo Family, by then, I can’t help you if you want my help.”

Xuanyuan She was a bit flustered. If his father really exterminated the Guo Family, he could never ascend the throne. It was his only chance for now. Would he really give up?

Thinking that Xuanyuan Mo would ascend the throne and confine or sentence him to death, Xuanyuan She came to his senses. No, he wouldn’t do that. Rather than let others decide his life and death, he might as well take the plunge. Maybe he would have a chance of surviving. If he made it, the ruler would be him rather than Xuanyuan Mo.

Xuanyuan She gazed at Guo Zhengxiong with a firm expression, “What are the odds of success?”

Guo Zhengxiong was delighted to hear that and patted Xuanyuan She’s shoulder, “She, rest assured. Since you’ve put this forward, you must be absolutely confident. And isn’t the brother of your side consort the commander of the imperial guards? By then, we’ll make it with his help.”

Hearing that, Xuanyuan She nodded. After talking for a while, they sat down and discussed the details.

…

At night, there was almost no light in the Wilderness Jungle.

Duanmu Xi and the others didn’t advance anymore but had a rest in a place where there were few poisonous things.

Because Duanmu Xi had Zimei, Long Yue killed one of the horses and grilled the horse meat for them.

The delicious horse meat made everyone’s mouth watery.

Looking at them drooling, Duanmu Xi slightly curled her lips, her eyes slightly sparkling. Their reaction was understandable. They had been away from Prince Zhan’s mansion for more than ten days. Because they were in a hurry, they mainly lived on solid food and pastries. Even if they ran into an inn, the inn was small in the countryside. It was good enough to have a shelter. How could they have a feast?

At the thought of that, Phoenix Five picked several skewers of horse meat and walked over, “Your Highness, the horse meat is ready. Please have a try.”

While saying that, Phoenix Five passed the horse meat to her.

Duanmu Xi glimpsed the horse meat in Phoenix Five’s hand. Rather than take it, she shook her head, “Give it to Chief Master.”

Hearing that, Phoenix Five cracked a smile, “Your Highness, rest assured. Long Yue has sent some meat to Elder Situ.”

Phoenix Five had served Her Highness for a long time. How could she not know Her Highness’s habit? Her Highness respected seniors most. Every time they had a meal, she wouldn’t eat until Elder Situ ate first. In the past, when Her Highness was having a meal with Her Majesty and His Highness Royal Consort, she wouldn’t eat until they ate first.

Hearing that, Duanmu Xi looked at Situ Kong. Seeing that Long Yue had sent the horse meat to him, she finally took the horse meat from Phoenix Five.

“You guys eat too.”

“Yes.” Phoenix Five returned to the bonfire obediently after seeing that Duanmu Xi took the horse meat.

Duanmu Xi looked at the grilled horse meat in her heart and had a bite. A rich meat aroma directly filled Duanmu Xi’s mouth.

It was tender with a crispy crust and very delicious. She thought the horse meat must be flavorless. Unexpectedly, Long Yue sprinkled some salt on it. It still tasted light but it was better than nothing.

After having supper, they took a rest.

Situ Kong sprinkled some realgar powder around their rest place. There were a lot of poisonous things in the jungle. The realgar powder could prevent everyone from being disturbed by the poisonous snakes.

For the sake of safety, Duanmu Xi asked Phoenix Five and Long Yue to keep watch at night. Actually, Duanmu Xi made the arrangement merely to let them spend some time together. They’d followed her for a long time. Of course she knew how they felt for each other.

Phoenix Five was straightforward, acted without thinking and tended to react impulsively. On the contrary, Long Yue was calm, cautious and smart. Their characters complemented each other. They made a perfect match. Phoenix Five and Long Yue followed her for the longest time. Of course she was closest to them and hoped that they could be happy.

After resting respectively, Yu Ying rose secretly and headed to the depths of the jungle while he was unnoticed by the others.

After walking for more than one kilometer, Yu Ying looked around and found nothing around. He whistled gently and then an eagle-like bird flew over. Yu Ying immediately reached out his hand to catch it and stroked the bird’s feathers.

The big bird’s name was Iron Eagle. Iron Eagle was a grade-five wind spiritual beast, which could fly very fast. It could travel for three kilometers per day.

The jungle was full of miasmas and poisonous things. Ordinary homing pigeons couldn’t fly inside; only the specially trained Iron Eagles could. Iron Eagles flew fast and high but they were aggressive. The untrained Iron Eagles couldn’t deliver messages.

No sooner had Yu Ying tied the note to the Iron Eagle’s leg than he heard footsteps from behind. Yu Ying felt flustered and directly lifted the Iron Eagle on his arm. It immediately flew out and disappeared in a twinkling.

“Yu Ying, what are you doing?” A sinister voice sounded from behind.

Yu Ying’s heart thumped and a shimmer of fluster crossed his eyes. Oh no, why did she appear again? She just never let go!

He wiped the sweat off his forehead, turned to look at Phoenix Fourteen and cracked a rigid smile, “No… Nothing?”

Phoenix Fourteen looked at Yu Ying’s unnatural face and slightly narrowed her big eyes. With a plunge, she approached Yu Ying slowly, “Nothing? It’s late at midnight. Why do you come here rather than sleep? You must hold an ulterior motive.”

She paid special attention to her today. Just now, he disappeared in an unguarded moment. Just as well she was very sensitive to the smell. She found him very quickly.

Yu Ying looked at Phoenix Fourteen approaching him and felt somewhat flustered. He looked down and didn’t dare to look into her eyes, “I… I’m here to pee.”

In a fluster, Yu Ying just made up an excuse without hesitation. Then, he also mumbled, “Yeah, I’m here to pee.”

Hearing that, Phoenix Fourteen immediately stopped and blushed, “Is… Is it true?”

After asking that, Phoenix Fourteen found that something was fishy. How could a woman ask a man about his private issue? She said before Yu Ying answered, “If… If you’re done, just go back together.”

The jungle was full of poisonous things. She was really worried about leaving him alone here.

Yu Ying was relieved to hear that and suddenly felt that Phoenix Fourteen was not that difficult to deal with.

“OK. Let’s go back together.”

They walked back in tandem.

Walking ahead, Phoenix Fourteen stared at the path under her feet. She had night blindness so she couldn’t see clearly at night. Besides, there was almost no light in the jungle. So, she must look at the path carefully so that she wouldn’t fall.

Yu Ying walked behind Phoenix Fourteen, keenly alert.

Suddenly, Yu Ying heard a rustle. Before he thought much, he saw a thin green snake dash towards Phoenix Fourteen in front of him.

“Be careful.”

Hearing the sound, Phoenix Fourteen jerked up her head and saw a green snake had arrived. She was panicked. Before she took any action, a man appeared before her.

“Umm…” Yu Ying felt a sharp pain in his shoulder and then shook his arm. The green snake was shaken off his shoulder.

Hearing Yu Ying’s voice, Phoenix Fourteen immediately came to her senses and walked to him, saying fretfully, “Are… Are you alright?”

Currently, Yu Ying felt that his arm was numb and that sweat trickled down his forehead. Yet, he still shook his head, “I’m fine.”

Although Yu Ying deliberately suppressed his voice, Phoenix Fourteen still found something fishy.

“Which part of your body was bitten by the snake? Tell me.” In a fluster, Phoenix Fourteen touched Yu Ying’s shoulders.

“Argh…” Yu Ying immediately shouted in pain.

When Phoenix Fourteen heard Yu Ying’s cry, her heart lurched. She immediately moved her hand away from Yu Ying’s shoulder.

Seeing the dark red blood in her palm, Phoenix Fourteen felt even more flustered, “The… The snake is poisonous.”