Fire Phoenix Chapter 52

   Chapter 52 You Depend on My Mistress for Your Livelihood

The hall of the Feng's House was lit up. The guards outside the hall laid on the ground. A man in gold strolled in leisurely, accompanied by three beautiful servants who were also clothed in gold, which boasted of his wealth and rank.

The gold color was cheesy, but somehow he looked gorgeous and elegant. Seemingly, he was the source of the gold color and it suited him precisely.

Feng Gui and Huo Liuyun were both taken aback. Xi Zhiyao even set his tea down and watched as though in a trance.

The man entered the main hall, glancing at Huo Liuyun and rolling his eyes in disdain, but Huo Liuyun didn't seem to mind.

"Hello, Mister Zi Zhu. We met once before, do you remember?" Huo Liuyun offered in humble reverence.

Seeing how Huo Liuyun treated Yun Xiang, Feng Tian bit back the harsh words he was about to utter and stared at this young man in golden dress surprised.

Mister Zi Zhu! He was the one, who controlled the economic lifeline.

Feng Gui stepped forward embarrassed, "Hello, Mister Zi Zhu. I am sorry, I didn't know you were visiting today. Please forgive me for not receiving you at the gate. What brings you here?"

Everything was a complete mess, which had Feng Gui in a tizzy.

Although Yun Xiang's arrogant attitude somewhat embarrassed Huo Liuyun and Feng Gui, they could do nothing. Yun Xiang controlled the economic lifeline in the Can Kingdom, so they had to show him respect.

Yun Xiang's cold gaze swept around the hall, and he frowned when he saw Shui Minghan.

Walking to Shui Minghan with his three beautiful servants following arrogantly, he knelt.

"Mistress, Mister Yao Yan." Yun Xiang was bowing his head in reverence and humility while he knelt, as the three servants followed suit in fear and trepidation.

Except to those few who understood, the scene was greatly shocking.

Feng Tian, Chu Qing, and Feng Gui looked at Yun Canglan and Yun Xiang who knelt on the ground shocked. The teacup in Xi Zhiyao's hand shook, and the tea almost spilled. Huo Liuyun was startled but appeared calm. He was amazed more the true master of Fengyun Firm, whom the seven kingdoms feared, was such a comely lady.

Yun Canglan looked at Yun Xiang as she slowly blew on her hot tea, "Zi Zhu…"

Yun Xiang had a bad feeling and frowned.

Just as expected, Yun Canglan mocked, "The masses have sharp eyes, Yun Xiang. You deserve the name of Zi Zhu*."

(*TN: "zi zhu" means one who is calculating and unwilling to make the smallest sacrifice in Chinese.)

"Mistress…" Yun Xiang looked up.

"This is no time to play for your jokes." He protested.

Yun Qi chuckled at his discomfort, "He is so stingy, Mistress, why not call him Zi Zhu afterwards?"

"Humph, he always makes me repay even 15 liang* owed to him."

(*TN: Liang is a monetary unit used in ancient China, equivalent in value to this weight of standard silver.)

Yun Xiang glared at him and pleaded with Yun Canglan, "Mistress, laugh at me after we solve this problem."

"The problem? Well, I asked for a divorce, it should be a piece of cake. Hurry up and resolve this. I was up early and feel rather sleepy." Yun Canglan said as she yawned.

"Please, this takes only a moment. I won't fail you." Yun Xiang stood, turning to Feng Tian and Feng Gui with cold arrogance in his eyes.

Feng Gui looked worried, "Zi Zhu, you… Yun'er is really your mistress? The mistress that you spoke of was Yun'er?" Feng Gui couldn't believe all this. How could his tender, graceful wife be the mistress of Fengyun Firm and in control of the economic lifeline throughout the seven kingdoms from behind the scenes?

His wife always remained at home and seldom read books even. How could SHE be proficient in business and build such a vast business empire? No, he didn't believe any of it, he decided.

"Feng Gui, I don't bow to the Crown Prince, but to my mistress, I always bow. Yes, it's true."

It was the most significant revelation Feng Tian, and Chu Qing ever had. The two reeled at the news as it sunk in the great offense they committed, after all, they had been abusive from the start. They never expected the daughter-in-law who never spoke up for herself or talked back to be the mistress of Fengyun Firm.

Yun Xiang looked at Feng Gui in disdain, as if it was a gross insult to speak to him, "Feng Gui, let's get down to business. There are two options. First is you sign the divorce letter; or if you prefer option two, it is to divorce after peace negotiations. Please decide quickly, as we are in a hurry."

Feng Gui was infuriated and forgetting his cultured image, and the others present, he screamed frantically, "No! NO, I will never sign the divorce letter! Yun'er can't leave me; I love her! How could she leave me? I don't believe any of this; you are lying to me! She is my wife, my only wife! She is not the mistress of Fengyun Firm!"

Yun Xiang gestured toward Tan Yueyue, who quietly held Feng Gui's baby in her arms, "Your only wife? Then pray tell, who is she? She has your baby." Yun Xiang goggled at Feng Gui, "My Mistress hates ungratefulness! Even more unforgiving is betrayal and deception, which she dislikes the most, and you have done all these things." Each word he uttered was another stab cutting Feng Gui.

Heartbroken, Feng Gui felt lost, and drained emotionally, "No, no I swear.... she is just a tool to carry the family name. I don't love her, I never did. I love only Yun'er!"

"Love? Humph, how selfish of you." Yun Qin spoke up as he stepped forward. Dressed as he was, in his role as a female servant, no one knew his true identity. "You should consider My Mistress, who gave up everything, choosing a simple life with you, yet you failed her. You had a baby with Tan Yueyue, all to carry on your family name. My Mistress owes you nothing."

Feng Tian and Chu Qing may fear the power of Fengyun Firm, but not even this servant could speak to their son in such a manner, "Shut up! How dare you! You are but a lowly servant, and have no business talking to anyone in such a manner!" Chu Qing declared harshly.

Now she turned her anger on Yun Canglan, "You ungrateful bitch! You would have died if not for Gui. He even brought you back home ignoring your origin, removed your toxin, and now you return his kindness with this ingratitude. The mistress of Fengyun Firm may hold power, but the Crown Prince of the Can Kingdom and Prince Xiaoyao of the Jin Kingdom are not afraid of you!"

Shui Minghan felt a pain driving through him as this harpy screeched her words.

This mess was all his doing, and if he hadn't abandoned her that fateful night, she wouldn't have endured such pain at Feng Gui and his family's hands. She also wouldn't treat Shui Minghan as a stranger.

However, he thought remorsefully; there was nothing he could do to change things, another man stood beside her.

As though on cue, the enchanting Lei Tianyan stood up slowly and quipped sharply, "Feng Gui, remind your mother to be polite. If Yun Qin and Yun Qi become irritated, I'm afraid that this woman, who is rude to everyone, will be struck dumb just like your father." Despite his charm, he was imposing.

"Well, let's make it clear." Lei Tianyan stepped closer to Feng Gui and Chu Qing and with a flourishing wave in Tan Yueyue's direction, went on.

"She is from an impoverished family, and has been doing hard labor from early on, so she wouldn't be able to become pregnant easily. She did though! Do you know why she was able to come to be with child so quickly?" He paused and gestured in Yun'er's direction, "Yun'er! She requested the help of the Medical Sage to nurse her health privately. Her nature means she easily miscarries, so Yun'er asked the Medical Sage to protect the baby in secret until he was safely born. This baby was Yun'er's gift to you. Feng Gui saved Yun'er and wanted a child more than anything, so Yun'er gave you a baby boy. Most importantly, she owes you nothing."

His complexion paled as he staggered back, Chu Qing reached out to steady him. Lei Tianyan sneered continuing, "That isn't even the whole story, " Lei Tianyan glared at Chu Qing sharply with obvious disdain, "You claim your family offered Yun'er an extravagant life, but that is not right. Everything you have is because of Yun'er."

Yun Xiang nodded at Lei Tianyan respectfully and then stepped arrogantly to Chu Qing and Feng Gui. He looked around the splendidly decorated room full of exquisite furniture announcing, "Wow, the richest family in the Can Kingdom. You have all this luxury and a beautiful house. However, if my mistress were angry, she could easily destroy all this. I heard about how you mistreated my mistress and referred to her as 'you bitch.' Believe it or not, my mistress doesn't need to lift a finger, because I can make you suffer grievously."

"Eh…" Feng Tian uttered the feeble cry as he suddenly moved forward aiming to strike at Yun Xiang. He was blocked by the three beautiful servants who promptly went in front protecting Yun Xiang.

Yun Xiang stepped from behind and calmly reminded him, "You should remain calm, or the poison will easily cause harm to your head. If you die, it will be your fault!" Yun Xiang was relaxed, while the Feng family looked sullen. "You think that your son is a business genius that can develop such a business in just three years? You know what, Fengyun Firm has helped you secretly. My Mistress gave you this extravagant life! You depend on My Mistress for your livelihood."

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