Tong Caiyi was imprisoned on the Heavenly Water Jade Platform.
The so-called Heavenly Water Yaotai, as the name suggested, was a small island on the lake. However, the water was especially clear, so it was called Heavenly Water. Moreover, this island was naturally charming, so it was also called Yaotai.
Since it was called Yaotai, it naturally had many magnificent gardens, rare trees, and even all kinds of precious birds and animals roaming in the forest. It could really be said to be a paradise on earth.
However, Tong Caiyi was not interested in such a paradise. Her mind was filled with the words Chu Yunzhang had said before he left!!
All of this was planned by your emperor brother, his goal was the Nine Phoenix Ring.
Was that really the case? Brother Emperor really wasn't sick, nor was he unconscious. He had only planned all of this for the sake of the Nine Phoenix Ring, to lure Brother Yun into falling for it?
No, it can't be! The emperor was not such a person. Although he was sometimes unrestrained and even had some whimsical ideas and practices, he was basically a good emperor. He was diligent in government affairs, loved the people, and listened to advice. He doted on her, his half-sister, even more so. Sometimes, he even doted on her to the point that even the concubines in the harem were jealous!
How could such an Emperor Older Brother possibly frame her for the sake of obtaining the Nine Phoenix Ring?
"It won't happen! Brother Yun must have made a mistake. Brother Emperor is not such a person. He would never harm me like this, and he would never harm Brother Yun like this. There must be a mistake, a mistake!”Tong Caiyi said loudly to herself.
At this moment, a man's gentle and pleasant voice was heard."You're wrong. I'm such a person!”
Tong Caiyi turned her head abruptly and met a pair of eyes that looked very similar to hers, but with a hint of wickedness and arrogance.
"Brother Emperor!" Tong Caiyi cried out in alarm. She stood up and was about to throw herself into Tong Hao's arms when she suddenly realized that Tong Hao was not alone. There were two people following behind him. One was Ling Wang, and the other was Shangguan Yao 'er.
" Brother Emperor, you…" Tong Caiyi looked at him in disbelief. She stared at the face that looked so similar to her, yet so unfamiliar that she couldn't recognize it." You're alright?"”
"If something happened, would I still be standing here?”Tong Hao placed his hands behind his back and slowly walked in.
Tong Caiyi looked at Tong Hao, then at Shangguan Yao 'er and Ling Chi, who were traveling with him. Suddenly, the mystery that had been lingering in her mind had finally been answered. Even Chu Yunzhang's vague words had been confirmed.
"It's you. So all of this was really your arrangement!”
Tong Hao didn't say anything and just looked at her quietly.
A feeling of betrayal filled Tong Caiyi's chest, causing her heart to ache so much that she could barely breathe." Why? Why are you doing this? It was a waste for me, mother, and sister Lu Yi to rack our brains for you. We even risked our lives to pretend to be the emperor. Everything was for you, but you…"
Tong Hao glanced at Tong Caiyi indifferently, seemingly unmoved by her pain." You can only blame yourself for not taking back the Nine Phoenix Ring. If you had taken it back earlier, I wouldn't have gone through so much trouble to use this fake phoenix trick.”
"Nine Phoenix Ring? Nine Phoenix Ring again? What exactly is that Nine Phoenix Ring? Why is it worth it for you, the dignified Emperor, to do such a thing that deceives your loved ones, disregards the lives of the country, and disregards the country?”
"What do you know?" Tong Hao said coldly. The reason why I did this was for Nan Liao's sake.”
"For Nan Liao's sake?"
"That's right. The Southern Liao was located in a small border area. In front of it was the King of Hell, Yelu Longhao, and behind it was the Emperor of Yu, Dugu Han. They lived next door to Xuanyuan Rui of the Southern Qin Dynasty. They were in danger of being annexed and destroyed at any time. Therefore, they had to think of a way to make the Southern Liao not be controlled by others, but also to protect themselves. It was best if they could catch up and replace them.”
"What does this have to do with the Nine Phoenix Ring?”
"Of course there is. The Nine Phoenix Ring is a natural treasure. Other than having the effects of prolonging life and healing illnesses, it also contains an incomparably mysterious and enormous power. If I can gather nine pieces of the Nine Phoenix Ring, its power will be enough to shock the heavens and earth, make ghosts and gods weep, and move mountains and rivers. At that time, I won't need to spend a single soldier to destroy Yelu Long Hao, Dugu Han, and Xuanyuan Rui. I can even lead the army north and unify the world. Tell me, how can I not think of a way to obtain the Nine Phoenix Ring?”
Tong Caiyi shook her head." No, Brother Emperor, you're wrong! Donghuang Yelu Long Hao might be brave and good at fighting, but he was not a person who liked to kill. After Xuanyuan Rui ascended the throne, he worked hard to govern the country, retired, and recuperated. How could he fight? Moreover, as long as we are united, why should we fear Dugu Han's army?”
Tong Hao snorted." A woman's opinion."”
"You can say that I have a woman's opinion or that I have no ambition, but I just think that if you want the country to have a strong army and strong horses, you can't rely on external forces. Instead, you have to be diligent in governing the country and love the people, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment. It was just an excuse for those with ill intentions to attack!”
"What do you know? Then what would happen to Dolan City if he didn't work hard and live in peace? Wasn't it still destroyed by Yelu Long Hao? The city lord of the Broken Building City had sacrificed the innocence of his two daughters in order to survive. What was the result? What did the West-Hill, which had Dugu Han massacre the city, do wrong?”
" So you planned all of this. In order to lure Brother Yun into the trap, you didn't even hesitate to lie to me, your own sister. You…"
"Actually, I didn't do it on purpose at first. It's just that after I fell off the horse, I suddenly thought, if I die like this, what will happen to Nan Liao? Would it be swallowed up just like that, or would someone replace it? It's just that I never thought that you would actually become an emperor? But it's all thanks to you. Otherwise, I wouldn't know how to make Chu Yunzhang come knocking on my door.”
"So, the assassins of Foxiang Temple were sent by you?”
Tong Hao nodded." I knew that Chu Yunzhang had come to Nan Liao to look for the Nine Phoenix Ring, so I sent people to ambush him in front of Foxiang Temple. I knew that as long as he saw you, he would definitely save you."”
"What about Ling Wang? You were the one who instructed Ling Xiong to test him again and again?”
Tong Hao smiled." This is just to remind you not to be too presumptuous. Don't really think that you can do whatever you want just because you're the emperor!”
" Then…" Tong Caiyi pointed at Shangguan Yao 'er, who was standing at the side, looking very pleased with herself." The matter between her and Brother Yun was also because of you…"
"That wasn't within my expectations. She was the one who took the initiative to throw herself at Chu Yunzhang. But if she can marry Chu Yunzhang just like that, it's not bad either. At least she can replace you to enter the Phoenix Palace. She might even be able to learn more secrets of the Phoenix Palace and obtain the nine pieces of the Nine Phoenix Ring, right?”
Tong Caiyi was so shocked that she didn't know what to say.
She didn't expect that all of this was planned by her beloved brother. He also didn't expect that in the past year, she was neither male nor female, sometimes an emperor, sometimes a princess, living her life in fear, but was actually just playing a monkey show in someone else's plan? What was even more unbelievable was that all these worries, fears, and uneasiness actually stemmed from a jade pendant that was rumored to have mysterious power but had not been proven? What was this?
Tong Hao looked at Tong Caiyi coldly." Do you have any other questions?”
Tong Caiyi raised her head in confusion." Yes. Do Sister Lu Yi and Mother know about your plan?"”
"Humph! The more people know about this, the more dangerous it is. I'm not you. I'm not stupid enough to tell this to others. Besides, is that girl Chen Luyi's heart really with me?”Tong Hao turned to Ling Wang, as if he was too lazy to talk to Tong Caiyi." Ling Wang, have you arranged everything?"”
"Your Majesty, I will do as you say. As long as Chu Yunzhang comes, I guarantee that he won't be able to leave.”
"Alright, Cai 'er, let's go! In a while, you will be able to verify how much Chu Yunzhang loves you. Is his feelings for you deep enough to make him give up the Nine Phoenix Ring that is like his life?”
Suddenly, Chu Yunzhang's pleasant voice came from outside.""There's no need to verify it. As long as you release Cai 'er, I can give you the Nine Phoenix Ring right now.”
Tong Caiyi was overjoyed." Brother Yun!”
As soon as he called out to Brother Yun, Chu Yunzhang's tall and suave figure appeared in front of him.
Tong Hao did not seem surprised at Chu Yunzhang's appearance." You're here as expected. You're indeed the Dunhuang Yuetian. You have great guts."”
"You used Cai 'er's life as a threat, how could I not come? Even if this is a tiger's den, I still have to come.”
"Where's the Nine Phoenix Ring?”
Chu Yunzhang took out a jade pendant from his pocket and shook it." It's here."”
"Hand it over!"
"I can give it to you, but you have to let Cai 'er go first.”
"How would I know if that Nine Phoenix Ring of yours is real or fake?”
"The Nine Phoenix of Dunhuang never lies. If you don't believe me, then forget it.”
Tong Hao was a little hesitant, but when he saw the jade pendant in Chu Yunzhang's hand that was green and warm, almost transparent under the sun, he felt a motivation to fulfill his wish. He no longer cared if it was real or fake.
He nodded,"Throw the Nine Phoenix Ring over, and I'll let Cai 'er go."”
The two men looked at each other. Just as they were about to exchange the jade pendant with one hand, Shangguan Yao 'er suddenly pulled out the longsword from Ling Wang's waist. She pulled Tong Caiyi over and placed it across Ling Wang's neck." Don't move!"”
Chu Yunzhang, Tong Hao, and Tong Caiyi were all stunned by this unexpected development. Even Ling Xiong couldn't figure out why Princess Yaojin would suddenly raise a sword at him.
Chu Yunzhang took a step forward and glared coldly at Shangguan Yao 'er." Shangguan Yao' er, you!”
Shangguan Yao 'er looked back at Chu Yunzhang fearlessly." There's no need to glare at me. As long as you give me the Nine Phoenix Ring, I will naturally not harm this girl."”
Tong Hao also took a step forward." Yao 'er, what are you doing? Quickly take the sword away and start mining."
"I said that as long as you bring the Nine Phoenix Ring over, I will naturally let this girl go!”
"You, what do you want the Nine Phoenix Ring for?”
"Everyone says that the Nine Phoenix Ring is a heaven and earth spiritual item that can prolong one's life and retain one's youth forever. For myself and also for my future, I want the Nine Phoenix Ring.”
Chu Yunzhang shook his head." You're wrong. The Nine Phoenix Ring might really have a mysterious power, but it only works on the people of the Phoenix Palace. To ordinary people, the Nine Phoenix Ring is just an ordinary jade pendant.”
Shangguan Yao 'er snorted." I don't believe it! If the Nine Phoenix Ring was really just an ordinary jade pendant, then why did everyone in the world want to obtain it? Even the dignified Emperor of the Southern Liao Dynasty did not hesitate to give up his position as emperor and used his own sister as a bet just to get the Nine Phoenix Ring? Moreover, if the Nine Phoenix Ring was so ordinary, why would Xuanyuan Qi and Xuanyuan Rui fight each other for the Nine Phoenix Ring? Even the South Qin Empress, Chu Huanyi, almost lost her life.”
"I don't want to explain Huan 'er's matter. I can only tell you that the Nine Phoenix Ring only works on the people of the Phoenix Palace.”
"I don't care about so many things. I want the Nine Phoenix Ring, I must obtain the Nine Phoenix Ring! If I can't get the Nine Phoenix Ring, then what does all my sacrifices over the years count for?”
Tong Hao narrowed his eyes." Sacrifice? Did you get close to me on purpose?"
"He's trying to get close to you?" Shangguan Yao 'er asked. No, to be precise, I approached her on purpose. It should be this girl.”
Tong Caiyi was surprised." Get close to me? Why are you approaching me?"
"You might not believe it, but there's a person in a place. Not only does he know everything about the Nine Phoenix of Dunhuang like the back of his hand, but he also knows the actions of the Nine Phoenix of Dunhuang. He even knows who they should marry in the future. Otherwise, how would I have the chance to get close to you?”
Tong Caiyi frowned in confusion." You mean…you knew that I would know Brother Yun, and that he had the Nine Phoenix Ring in his body. In order to seize the Nine Phoenix Ring, you schemed to enter the palace and sacrificed yourself by all means, just to seize the Nine Phoenix Ring?”
She looked at Tong Hao and said," I know that you have always been ambitious and always want to unify the world. So, I only need to tell you about the Nine Phoenix Ring. I will let you know that when the Nine Phoenix of Dunhuang gets married, they will definitely give the Nine Phoenix Ring to their partner. This way, even if I don't do anything, you will find a way to get the Nine Phoenix Ring."”
Tong Hao's face darkened." Really? Then how do you know that I will definitely ask Cai 'er to go and not ask anyone else?”
"You will definitely ask this girl to go. Because you are a very suspicious person and don't trust others at all. However, this girl is innocent and pure. She worships you wholeheartedly and trusts you. Therefore, asking her to go is the most suitable and reassuring. It's just that I never thought that for the sake of the Nine Phoenix Ring, you could actually give up being the Emperor? This kind of sacrifice was really great! It's a pity that all your hard work is for the sake of others. In the end, the Nine Phoenix Ring will still belong to me.”
Tong Hao's eyes were filled with disdain and disdain as he said coldly,""Humph! Even if you get the Nine Phoenix Ring, can you escape? Ling Xiong, take this b * tch down!"
Ling Xiong responded, but he stood still.
Tong Hao frowned." Ling Xiong, didn't you hear what I said? Take this b * tch down!"
Ling Xiong remained motionless, staring at Shangguan Yao 'er with a strange gaze.
Shangguan Yao 'er shook her head lightly." There's no need to call me that, Your Majesty." Right now, besides me, no one else can move Lord Ling. Who taught you to turn pretense into reality and leave the state affairs to this little girl to mess around with? Otherwise, how would I have the chance to get close to Lord Ling?”
Ling Kong nodded with greed in his eyes." That's right. This girl thought that her acting was flawless and that no one could see through the truth. In fact, the officials in the court knew that the Emperor was a fake, and the real Emperor was not in the mood for the Nine Phoenix Ring, so everyone could only turn a blind eye to it.”
Tong Hao was furious." You, you guys!"
Shangguan Yao 'er was extremely pleased with herself." Your Majesty, the entire Imperial City is now filled with my men and my army. Every single one of them only listens to me. So, you'd better be obedient and not do anything stupid. Don't even think about snatching the Nine Phoenix Ring from me. Otherwise, it won't be fun if two emperors of the Southern Liao Kingdom die at the same time!"”
When Tong Hao heard this, his face turned pale and he fell to the ground.
How could this be? Everything that he had worked so hard and meticulously to plan had been ruined by Shangguan Yao 'er?
Shangguan Yao 'er ignored Tong Hao and turned to Chu Yunzhang," Yunzhang, on account of the fact that we were once husband and wife, as long as you hand over the Nine Phoenix Ring, I'll let this girl go. How about it?"”
Before Chu Yunzhang could say anything, Tong Caiyi could no longer hold her breath." Nonsense! When did you and Brother Yun become husband and wife? You're just, just a prostitute that Brother Yun uses to kill time when he's bored. You're not worthy of being Brother Yun's wife!”
Shangguan Yao 'er was so angry that her entire body was trembling." You, what did you say? Say it again?"
"It's the same even if I say it ten times. For the sake of the Nine Phoenix Ring, not only did you seduce Brother Emperor, you even schemed against Brother Yun, forcing him to do such a shameful thing with you in broad daylight that only a beast would do. Even a scoundrel like Ling Rong became your guest. "I'm afraid…" Tong Caiyi's round eyes rolled, and she said in a sarcastic tone,""I'm afraid that even the soldiers of the Forward Strike Battalion and the guards outside have a close relationship with you. Otherwise, why would they listen to you?”
If Shangguan Yao 'er had a beard, she would probably be able to see her angry face as she blew her beard and glared at him.
She was so angry that she couldn't speak. The hand holding the sword kept trembling.
Suddenly, Shangguan Yao 'er burst out laughing in extreme anger." Good, really good! I'm a prostitute who can have sex with anyone, but what about you? How pure are you?”
Tong Caiyi glared at her." What do you want?”
"What are you doing? Since you said that I'm a prostitute, then I'll let you have a taste of what it's like to have sex with anyone. Let's see if you, a princess, are more noble than me or more lewd than me! Men!"
Two guards immediately walked in." Princess.”
"Send Tong Caiyi to the Forward Strike Battalion to reward all the soldiers!”
"Yes, sir!"
Just as the two guards were about to take Tong Caiyi away, Chu Yunzhang, who had been watching everything coldly, said in a gloomy voice,""Let her go!"
Shangguan Yao 'er turned around and looked at Chu Yunzhang." You want to beg for mercy on her behalf?”
Chu Yunzhang shook his head. He held something high in his hand and said,"This is the Nine Phoenix Ring. Don't you want the Nine Phoenix Ring anymore?”
" I…" A strange expression flashed across Shangguan Yao 'er's face.
"If you still want the Nine Phoenix Ring, then let go of Cai 'er, otherwise I'll smash it!”
" But this girl…" Shangguan Yao 'er pointed at Tong Caiyi and said unwillingly.
She was not willing to let Tong Caiyi go just like that. After all, this girl had stolen Chu Yunzhang and her husband, and even insulted her. How could she let her go just like that? However, the Nine Phoenix Ring was something that she was determined to obtain. She had endured the humiliation shyly and sacrificed her innocence in order to obtain the Nine Phoenix Ring. Now that the Nine Phoenix Ring was right in front of her, how could she give it up?
Chu Yunzhang saw through the hesitation on Shangguan Yao 'er's face. With lightning speed, he flew towards the two guards and pulled Tong Caiyi out. He then threw something forward. The object was green and warm. Under the sunlight, it looked crystal clear, almost transparent.
"Don't you want the Nine Phoenix Ring?" Chu Yunzhang shouted. Now that the Nine Phoenix Ring is here, if you have the ability, come and take it yourself!”
Shangguan Yao 'er was shocked and hurriedly stretched out her hand to snatch it away." Nine Phoenix Ring! My Nine Phoenix Ring!”
Tong Hao saw Chu Yunzhang throw out the Nine Phoenix Ring and also crawled forward and shouted,""I am the Emperor, the Nine Phoenix Ring is mine, mine! None of you are allowed to snatch it from me!"
Suddenly seeing the two of them fighting over the ring, Ling Rong was bewitched and joined the battle, unwilling to be outdone." Mine, I am the owner of the Nine Phoenix Ring! I am the only one worthy of possessing the Nine Phoenix Ring, neither of you are worthy!”
"No, it's mine!"
"It's mine!"
"Mine!"
One said it was hers, one said it was his, and the other didn't want to be at a disadvantage. The three of them immediately fought for it with their six hands.
Shangguan Yao 'er had snatched the Nine Phoenix Ring, but Tong Hao had pulled her hair and pressed her down onto the ground.
When Ling Xiong saw Tong Hao get the Nine Phoenix Ring, he pushed Tong Hao away in a hurry and snatched the Nine Phoenix Ring back!
Shangguan Yao 'er was unwilling to give up after seeing this. She fell to the ground and hugged Ling Xu's calf with both hands. She opened her mouth and bit him." Return the Nine Phoenix Ring to me! Return the Nine Phoenix Ring to me!"”
Feeling the pain, Ling Xiong turned around and pulled out the short sword at his waist, stabbing it at Shangguan Yaoer's back.
"Ah!" Shangguan Yao 'er let out a miserable cry. Her hands were still tightly hugging Ling Xiong as she kept shouting,"Return the Nine Phoenix Ring to me, return the Nine Phoenix Ring to me!”
Seeing that he could not shake off Shangguan Yao 'er, Ling Kong steeled his heart and cut off both of Shangguan Yao' er's arms with his sword. He then grabbed the Nine Phoenix Ring and hurriedly ran out.
At this moment, Tong Hao pulled out a long sword that had fallen to the ground and thrust it straight into Ling Wang's heart." Give me the Nine Phoenix Ring!”
Ling Xiong's eyes widened. He turned around and stabbed his sword into Tong Hao's heart as well." My…. Nine Phoenix Ring is…. mine….."
Tong Hao's entire body was covered in blood. He pulled out his long sword and stabbed Ling Wang again." No…I'm the Emperor. The Nine Phoenix Ring should be…mine…"
Tong Caiyi, who was watching from the sidelines, could not help but scream when she saw the three of them fighting each other,"Ah!"
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