Chapter 205

Duanmu Xi and the others were walking carefully in the jungle.

The jungle was full of colorful plants, common colorful mushrooms and red wild fruits.

As the saying went, the more beautiful things, the more dangerous. It was so true. Most of the plants, mushrooms and wild fruits in the jungle were poisonous. Especially the pretty and colorful ones were highly poisonous. For example, the colorful fog looked as stunning as the rainbow but it could kill people.

Duanmu Xi stroked her belly. Just as well she had eaten the wood spiritual fruit. Otherwise, even though she had taken the Alexipharmic Pill, she couldn’t go through the jungle.

Phoenix Five next to Duanmu Xi had been focusing her attention on Duanmu Xi’s behaviors. Seeing Duanmu Xi touch her belly, Phoenix Five asked with worry, “Your Highness, what’s wrong? Is there anything wrong with your belly?”

As Phoenix Five asked the question, all the people looked at Duanmu Xi’s belly. Situ Kong trotted towards Duanmu Xi and stared at her belly, asking nervously, “Xi, are you okay? Here. Take a tocolytic pill.”

Situ Kong took out a jade bottle from his arms, poured out a tocolytic pill hurriedly and passed it to Duanmu Xi.

In face of Situ Kong’s nervous expression, Duanmu Xi shook her head and said, “Chief Master, I’m fine. So are the babies. Don’t be so nervous. I have half a bottle of tocolytic pills.”

“You…” Situ Kong stared at Duanmu Xi’s belly in confusion and realized that nothing was wrong with her belly.

Seeing that everyone was staring at her belly, Duanmu Xi hastened to put down her hands and cleared her throat, “I’m really fine. Phoenix Five is being too nervous. I’ve just touched my belly.”

Everyone was so nervous about her touching her belly only. It seemed that she had to think twice before acting in the future.

All the people just looked at Phoenix Five.

Faced with the others’ reproachful eyes, Phoenix Five touched her nose with embarrassment. She was so nervous that she got Duanmu Xi wrong.

Long Yue glanced at Phoenix Five’s embarrassed look, took the reins and walked to Duanmu Xi, saying respectfully, “Your Highness, are you tired after walking so far? Would you like to ride on the horse and take a rest?”

Hearing that, Duanmu Xi was slightly taken aback. Very few people came to the jungle so there was no pathway. All they could see were grass and bushes. Having walked for a while, she was tired indeed.

Duanmu Xi wiped the sweat off her forehead, “I’m a bit tired indeed but it doesn’t matter. I have a mount.”

Duanmu Xi said, “Zimei.” Instantly, a purple Unicorn appeared before everyone.

All the people were astonished by the purple Unicorn. How beautiful it was!

The Unicorn in front was white all over but it was glistening faintly with purple light, pure and enchanting. The long silver spiral horn on its forehead and the big silver wings on its back demonstrated the difference between the Unicorn and an ordinary white horse. It also displayed the Unicorn’s holy charm. Its silver eyes contained enchantment and appeared fascinating.

“Mistress.” Zimei’s voice was soft and coquettish.

Everyone came to their senses upon hearing Zimei’s voice. Situ Kong pointed at Zimei in surprise, “Xi… Is this… the purple Unicorn a thunder mythical creature?”

Even Situ Kong, an old senior living up to more than 200 years old, had never seen a mythical creature as beautiful as Zimei, let alone Long Yue, Phoenix Five and the others. The others all stared at Zimei. It seemed that if they didn’t look at Zimei, it would disappear the next moment.

Hearing that, Duanmu Xi slightly curled her lips and said proudly, “Yeah, this is Zimei, a purple Unicorn.”

Among so many contracted mythical creatures, Zimei was her favorite. Zimei was really pretty. At the first sight of Zimei, she just fell for it.

Duanmu Xi stroked Zimei’s pure white feathers, “I’ll need your help these days.”

“It’s my honor to serve you.” Zimei directly prostrated itself before Duanmu Xi on its knees.

Duanmu Xi nodded tacitly and got on Zimei’s back.

With Zimei as her mount, Duanmu Xi didn’t have to trek with difficulty in the jungle. Besides, riding on Zimei’s back, Duanmu Xi didn’t feel bumpy at all.

The others wouldn’t have to worry about her health condition. Hence, they advanced a lot faster.

…

In Guo’s mansion of the Baihu Empire.

Guo Zhiqi led Eldest Prince Xuanyuan She into the study, “Dad, Eldest Prince has arrived.”

Upon seeing Xuanyuan She, Guo Zhengxiong immediately rose and saluted, “Your Highness, greetings.”

Xuanyuan She ignored Guo Zhengxiong, directly walked to Guo Zhengxiong’s armchair and sat down. Without taking a glance at Guo Zhengxiong who was kneeling on the ground, he picked up the tea bowl from the table and took a sip of the tea, “Rise.”

Noticing that Xuanyuan She took him lightly, Guo Zhengxiong looked unhappy but upon thinking of his plan, he had to look down, “Thank you.”

Xuanyuan She took a few sips of tea, put down the tea bowl and glimpsed Guo Zhengxiong, “Tell me. What on earth do you want to tell me?”

Xuanyuan She didn’t talk nicely. When Guo Zhiqi came to him, he was holding a lady in his arms in a brothel. Guo Zhiqi’s sudden arrival just made him unable to have fun.

Although he was dissatisfied with Xuanyuan She’s attitude, Guo Zhengxiong was still poker-faced. Guo Zhengxiong didn’t immediately answer Xuanyuan She’s question and only tilted his head, saying to Guo Zhiqi, “Qi, you go out first.”

Guo Zhiqi’s eyes glistened. After being dazed for a while, he got out obediently.

Seeing that Guo Zhiqi got out, Guo Zhengxiong finally looked at Xuanyuan She and asked, “Eldest Prince, how is the Empress doing these days?”

Hearing that Guo Zhengxiong mentioned the Empress, Xuanyuan She frowned, his triangle eyes full of confusion.

Seeing Xuanyuan She’s expression, Guo Zhengxiong had a glimmer of fierceness across his dark eyes, “Do you know why the Empress is detained?”

Xuanyuan She snorted, his face filled with resentment, “What can it be? She merely called Xuanyuan Mo bast*rd.”

Hearing that, Guo Zhengxiong put on a resentful look, “Did His Majesty confine the Empress for such a trifle? Have you ever talked to His Majesty?”

Guo Zhengxiong’s anger was not faked. He was furious for real. Guo Hui’er was his favorite eldest daughter whom he thought highest of. He didn’t expect that His Majesty would confine her for such a trifle. Did His Majesty think that the Guo Family were all pushovers?

When Xuanyuan She heard that, his eyelids drooped again, “Of course I did but my father just refused to meet me. He not only refuses to meet me but also forbids me from meeting my mom.”

Xuanyuan She was angry. In his eyes, calling Xuanyuan Mo bast*rd was a trifle not worth mentioning. In the past, the people in the palace all called Xuanyuan Mo bast*rd and half-demon. Even the palace maids and eunuchs also called him that way, let alone those imperial concubines and consorts. Why did the Empress have to be confined for doing that? Xuanyuan She wondered how she was doing in the Le’an Palace.

Guo Zhengxiong looked at Xuanyuan She’s angry expression, his eyes glistening, “Do you want to rescue the Empress?”

“Oh?” Xuanyuan She’s eyes sparkled at once and he stared at Guo Zhengxiong with expectation, “Grandpa, do you have any solution?”

Xuanyuan She respected and depended on his mother. Without her to advise him, he felt that he couldn’t do anything well. Hence, he changed the way of addressing Guo Zhengxiong after the latter said that.

Staring at Xuanyuan She’s expectant face, Guo Zhengxiong felt satisfied. Then, he said with a prim look, “The only solution to help your mother out is for you to become the ruler of the Baihu Empire.”

When Guo Zhiqi staying outside the door heard Guo Zhengxiong’s words, his legs became limp with fear and he almost slumped to the ground. He wiped sweats off his forehead. Turned out that his father wanted to rise in rebellion.

He headed to his own place staggeringly. Whether his father would make it or not, he must arrange his two sons well.

Xuanyuan She was astonished to hear that. His hands shivered and knocked over the tea bowl on the table. The tea dripped off the table onto his brocade robe. Yet, Xuanyuan She didn’t care about that now. He stared at Guo Zhengxiong with an astonished look, “What… What did you say? What’s your problem?”

Although Guo Zhiqi and Xuanyuan She were panicked, Guo Zhengxiong looked composed and heaved a sigh, “She, this is not only for your mother but also for you.”

Xuanyuan She’s eyes glittered. He stayed quiet with a frown.

Guo Zhengxiong added, “His Majesty hasn’t appointed the crown prince yet. You should be the crown prince. Your mother is the empress. You’re not only the eldest but also the legitimate son of His Majesty. Who else can be the crown prince?”

Xuanyuan She slightly curled his lips and showed a proud look. Indeed, he was the only candidate for being the crown prince.

Guo Zhengxiong saw Xuanyuan She’s proud face and then continued, “But His Majesty doesn’t want to make you the crown prince at all. You know, His Majesty always shows partiality for that bast*rd. And you should be clear why he hasn’t designated the crown prince.”

Xuanyuan She clenched his fists, his eyes seethed with envy. He and Xuanyuan Mo were both Xuanyuan Lie’s sons. Why did Xuanyuan Lie just pay no heed to him?

Seeing Xuanyuan She’s resentful eyes, Guo Zhengxiong narrowed his eyes, “Your mother is confined in the Le’an Palace, which is not different from being kept in the cold palace. Hui’er is still so young. I’m sorry that she has to stay in the cold palace for a lifetime.”

As he spoke, Guo Zhengxiong shed his tears.

Seeing Guo Zhengxiong’s tearful look, Xuanyuan She opened his mouth and still bit his tongue.

Guo Zhengxiong collected himself after crying for a while only, “Your mother has been confined. Then, he will do away with the Guo Family. Clearly, he wants to perish your thought of being the crown prince.”

Xuanyuan She’s eyes glittered. He agreed with Guo Zhengxiong inwardly. Without his mom and the Guo Family, he couldn’t become the crown prince at all.