In the dark and damp dungeon
Lu Yunsheng was completely dazed.
He still couldnāt understand why, simply for saying a few words to PanāEr, he was labeled a libertine and, even worse, locked up in this Yunhang County jail.
Looking at his body, bloodied and blurred from the beating, he was filled with hatred!
"Damn Ji Youzhi, Dugu Xiao, how dare you treat me like this. When I get out and see the National Master, I will surely accuse you fiercely before him!"
After mumbling his curses, he changed his tone viciously, "The National Master definitely canāt control the Ji Family and the Dugu Family.
I need to find His Majesty; it was me who uncovered the County Magistrateās account book in Yunhang County. Iāve made a great contribution, and the Emperor wonāt just let me suffer!
Besides, my father is the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, a veteran of three reigns. The Emperor has to give my father some face regardless!"
Lu Yun cursed fiercely, then suddenly felt something before him, and a mass of black mist appeared, which gradually formed a human shape.
"Are you a human or a ghost?
My mother!
This is too scary! How can a little girl emerge from the black mist?"
Lu Yunsheng saw Xunyangās new clone standing before him; he was utterly shocked, filled with fear, his throat tight.
"Donāt be afraid, Young Master Lu, Iām here to help you."
The little girl raised the corners of her mouth, giving Lu Yunsheng a slight smile, a smile that felt utterly sinister.
"Are you a person or a ghost?
I donāt need anything from you; you better leave now, donāt harm anyone here!"
"Donāt be in a hurry!
I know you like Xie PanāEr; she is naturally destined as the Phoenix. If you truly like her, I can grant your wish, but you must accept a test Iāve arranged for you. As long as you pass, I can make Xie PanāEr marry you willingly!"
Hearing her words, Lu Yunsheng showed an unbelievable expression, quickly asking.
"What test?
And how do you know about PanāErās Phoenix Destiny?
Iāve heard that the Xie Familyās Xie Yingying is the one with the Phoenix Destiny!"
Lu Yunsheng was startled by the little girl who emerged from the black mist, but it was just a momentary shock.
When she mentioned he liked Xie PanāEr, his courage gradually increased.
He intended to thoroughly listen to her words and even felt somewhat intrigued.
"Xie Yingying isnāt truly the one with the natural Phoenix Destiny. On the contrary, she has a short-lived fate, destined to die young. The reason sheās alive today is because I altered her destiny."
"What?
You... you can change fate?"
Lu Yunsheng listened intently, his eyes wide, quickly asking.
"Certainly, when Xie Yingying was born, she was weak and nearly died. I helped her reverse fate, stole Xie PanāErās birthdate and swapped their lives with magic, turning Xie PanāEr into her servant. Thatās how she lived well until now. So, outwardly, her birth date appeared to be destined as the Phoenix!"
The future Empress of Great Han is actually Xie PanāEr, not Xie Yingying!
Lu Yunsheng suddenly felt flustered, a bit at a loss.
"Are you lying to me?"
"Of course, Iām not lying to you, Iām here to help you, to make you always be with Xie PanāEr!"
Lu Yunsheng couldnāt help but widen his eyes, murmuring, "How will you help me?"
"Do you want to be the Emperor?"
"Youāve gone mad!"
This is a rebellious matter, likely leading to the extermination of oneās family!
Lu Yunsheng was utterly flustered, "Leave now!
I pretend I didnāt hear what you just said!
Never appear before me again; otherwise, I will regard you as a traitor and kill you!"
At this moment, Lu Yunsheng didnāt regard the little girl in front of him as a real girl; he considered her a demon or devil. She could emerge from the black mist, knew about his affection for Xie PanāEr, and claimed Xie Yingyingās Empress Destiny was the result of defying fate!
This was simply too horrifying.
"You canāt kill me, Lu Yunsheng, you should know you are meant to be the Emperor of Great Han,"
The little girlās voice was low, yet her words were highly tempting.