The Phoenix Arises Chapter 20.1

Chapter 20 . 1: Mysterious Family Rule

Outside the Vermillion Bird’s Imperial Palace, the senior officials started to depart slowly, with some them speaking to each other in hushed whispers .

“Why didn’t Her Majesty come attend morning court again today?”

“I heard that Her Majesty seems to have fallen ill . It must be because she has been worrying about the Crown Princess too much . ”

“That’s possible . The Crown Princess has gone missing for almost two whole years and there hasn’t been any news of Her Highness at all”

“Sigh . If the Crown Princess does not come back soon, there might soon be a change in the reign of the Vermillion Bird . ”

“Do not say that . Let’s hurry up and leave . ”

The senior officials quickly dispersed and the outside of the Imperial Palace fell back into its usual tranquil silence . But who could possibly know, once this peaceful quiet passes, what kind of a blood filled storm would blow .

… . .

— Bonded Hearts Palace —

“Xue Er, the colour of your complexion looks so much better today . ”

Huangfu Che had just fed Duanmu Xue the last mouthful of her medicine and he was helping her wipe the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief .

“Reporting to Your Majesty, the Duke of Tranquility is seeking an audience . ”

Duanmu Xue’s personal female aide Hong Feng announced in a soft voice .

Hearing the words Duke of Tranquility, the brows of both Huangfu Che and Duanmu Xue immediately furrowed up at the same time .

Duanmu Xue instantly noticed Huangfu Che’s reaction and seeing his brows knitting up, she immediately waved her hand dismissively and said: “Denied . Ask her to leave . ”

Hong Feng was just about to go out to relay the message when another close aide of Duanmu Xue’s, Hong Ye came walking in .

“Reporting to Your Majesty, the Left Minister seeks an audience . ”

“Denied! I do not want to see anyone!”

Duanmu Xue’s tone of voice was highly impatient . [These people are really such a bother, not allowing her to have a single moment of peace . ]

She had just shouted when a clamour broke out outside .

“My imperial sister has taken ill so this Duke as her elder sister would naturally need to come pay a visit . Who dares to stop this Duke here… . . ”

Duanmu Xue was so angry she wanted to kill someone and she smashed the bowl placed upon the low stool at the side .

“Damn it . How dare they barge into my chambers . ”

“Xue Er, there’s no need to get agitated . I’ll go out and have a look . ”

Chapter end