Dance Of The Phoenix
133. The Ye Clan Guests

"Mother, I'm coming!"

The figure of a girl ran into the room. He looked about 6 years old, still very small and innocent. Her little legs stepped towards the beautiful woman sitting in the room while putting a small baby in her arms.

The boy stopped in front of his mother, and showed a typical painting of children in his hand. He drew their family of 4 people. It looks like a happy family.

However, behind the family picture of 4 people, there are some people who do not participate pictured.

Gu Yueli looked at the painting with a shady look. "Ye Mi, why are there only four?"

The boy named Ye Mi looked at her mother innocently, then looked back into the picture. "Do I have to paint aunts too?"

Gu Yueli smiled wryly. He thought Ye Mi would paint her grandmother and grandfather as well. "That's it, it's just good." The aunts in question were concubines of Ye Suanwu. There was no need to teach his daughter to regard them as family. In the end, they were all just outsiders in his eyes.

"Mother, is Junwu sleeping?" Ye Mi tiptoed to look at her slumbering little sister.

Gu Yueli nodded small. "Can you take care of her for a minute? I have to see your father."

Ye Mi nodded enthusiastically while Gu Yueli got up from the chair and put her little son to the bed. She asked one of the maids to look after her two children, then went out of the room to meet her husband.

Their marriage had only been running for almost 8 years, but it was already very cold. Although her position as a legitimate wife was highly valued, the background of the noble daughter that had collapsed affected her life. People no longer looked at her as they used to, where she was the beloved daughter of Duke Gu.

Plus, she gave birth to a princess a few years ago, distorting the expectations of the Great Mistress. That's what he's afraid of.

Entering the Klan Chief's office, his eyes were stained first by the couple who were kissing in the work chair without caring about the presence of others. Gu Yueli's gaze became flat right then and there.

There were times when he wanted Gu Yuena to come to kill all the concubines who often bothered him like back then. However, that is impossible.

Gu Yueli cleared her throat, making the two people aware of her presence. When the two looked at Gu Yueli who looked indifferent, Gu Yueli was straight to the point. "There are some things to talk about."

Ye Suanwu positioned herself properly on the chair, while the beautiful woman who was his new concubine was left. Gu Yueli's gaze unintentionally collided with the eyes of the concubine who passed by her.

This harem war is not going to end.

"What's wrong?" ask Ye Suanwu.

"I just got a letter from Palace Queen Luye. He'll be here soon."

Ye Suanwu pulled his brows. "What is Jin Xiao?"

"Yes." Yeah."

Ye Suanwu did not have a good impression on the beautiful woman. When the woman visited, she was stunned and seduced him. Unfortunately, Jin Xiao was very good at taking the moment to humiliate him in front of the palace disciple and Gu Yueli. At that time Jin Xiao was still a disciple of the palace, not the Queen.

Now, that woman is already Queen. He should respect it and forget the past. Don't make trouble for the other palaces.

"Queen of Luye Palace will only come for a short while due to urgent matters, all of you travel to the Capital City. He said there was no need for a special welcome, just do it as usual."

"I know, I know. That woman wants a lot." Ye Suanwu felt somewhat annoyed. Jin Xiao obviously would not be comparable to the Queen of Linghun Palace and the Princess. However, he must not reveal it for the sake of the Queen's plan.

"One more. I think it's time to bring a teacher to Ye Mi. At least, to learn the basics." Gu Yueli did not want her daughter to lose to another concubine's son.

"Yueli, isn't Ye Mi still too small to learn? Let him play around, don't be so hard."

Gu Yueli slightly smiled. "My father brought me a teacher since I was 5 years old. Ye Mi is late enough."

"Then look for. Isn't your connection very broad? Or, find it at Luye Palace to teach him to be an alchemist. So we don't need to rely on Luye Palace for just a few pills."

"Good." Gu Yueli had nothing to be objectionable to. Although Ye Suanwu's idea wasn't bad, there were some things he considered. If Ye Mi has a teacher from Luye Palace, then Ye Mi should go to Luye Palace.

Jin Xiao might be able to help. But with Ye Mi's identity as the eldest daughter of the Ye Clan under Linghun Palace, it was rather risky. He was worried how Ye Mi would go about her hard day.

Why not just call a teacher from the empire? Ye Suanwu's connections were mostly from the empire, why didn't he just give it to Ye Mi?

Over the years, only Gu Yueli had attempted to find the various connections of each palace. He gathered a lot of strength, but his ability was definitely not enough and Ye Suanwu only got the result while sowing seeds everywhere.

That bastard really made him sick.

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It was already night time when the entourage of Luye Palace arrived in front of the large fence belonging to the Ye Clan. Jin Xiao inside the horse carriage immediately came out, along with a mysterious-looking black-robed woman by his side.

Their arrival was welcomed by the clan members. The guards brought them inside, then met Ye Suanwu who greeted them with respect.

As ordered, a simple welcome with no privileges. Jin Xiao felt his day was very calm after being pressured for so long by a certain woman.

"Today, Luye Palace did not come alone. The Clan Chief probably knows him, so I won't go into further detail about the guest who accompanied our trip to this point." Jin Xiao's gaze was shifted on the black-robed figure in the middle of the entourage.

The black-robed figure unfolded the hood of her robe, showing a beautiful dark red mane as well as an incredible beauty. His face looked as white as snow and pale under the moonlight, but his red irises were full of life.

"Gu Yuena?" Ye Suanwu was surprised. There was a strange feeling in his heart. Gu Yuena came to him. Has the woman thought for years, realizing who likes her more and intends to return?

Ye Suanwu felt his bad mood turn into happiness. The arrival of Luye Palace was not always bad.

Gu Yuena's increasingly inhumane beauty stupefied many. Not only men, even women are stunned. Jin Xiao was the most beautiful woman in Luye Palace. Now Gu Yuena's presence covered her beauty. Gu Yuena looked more like a Queen than Jin Xiao.

Jin Xiao was aware of that and could only snort in annoyance. This narcissistic woman had always spread charm, irritating her and not wanting to say that Gu Yuena was her acquaintance.

Wear a mysterious robe. The woman really intended to surprise everyone with her appearance.

"Ye Suanwu, long time no see." Gu Yuena's delicate voice made the men melt. Her smile was as beautiful as that of a goddess. He doesn't look like a human at all.

Ye Suanwu was aware of his trance when Jin Xiao coughed hard enough. The atmosphere became liquid, many people were quite awkward due to Gu Yuena's presence. Including Ye Suanwu.

"Miss Gu, welcome. You've changed a lot." Ye Suanwu did not expect that an adult Gu Yuena would be that pretty.

She used to cover her face with a veil. Last time he saw that pretty face in Wyvernia and did not meet again. Now, that woman was much more mature and beautiful. His body was also very good despite being wrapped in a huge robe.

He increasingly wanted to have Gu Yuena.

"Sister-in-law is very sad. It has been many years since the Duke's Residence declined, we brothers have no time to meet. Now, I followed Luye Palace, coincidentally making a stopover in the Ye Clan before proceeding to the Capital."

"So so. Perfectly fitting, I have already prepared the accommodation for Luye Palace. Miss Gu, I will also prepare a more comfortable room for you as a relative of the Ye Clan." Ye Suanwu still shamelessly thought Gu Yuena was embarrassed to reveal that the woman wanted to meet him. Let the fantasy run.

"I'm just a little person, how could I have gotten anything nicer from Palace Queen Luye?" Gu Yuena glanced at Jin Xiao next to her with a mocking look.

Jin Xiao rolled his eyes. "Whatever the Clan Chief provides, Jin Xiao will accept it." Jin Xiao was polite, then thought of something naughty. He glanced at Gu Yuena with the idea that flashed. "Because you relatives have not met for a long time, this Queen will not interfere."

Gu Yuena's smile froze. His gaze was directed at Jin Xiao who had entered the clan just like that with the other members, leaving him. Not to forget also, the mocking smile that Jin Xiao threw.

"Jin Xiao oh Jin Xiao, you think I can't repay you?" gu Yuena's. He wanted to follow, but Ye Suanwu's gaze towards him was truly disturbing.

Did he just come out?

Ah, it feels like burning this whole place to ashes. He had yet to take revenge on the Ye Clan, so thought of bringing disaster to this place. Only, he was lazy to face the man in the eyes of the basket. How could she who was a Phoenix Queen humble herself like that?

Fucking Jin Xiao!

"Yuene."

Gu Yuena's ears felt extremely hot. He turned around with a forced friendly smile, looking at the truly annoying Ye Suanwu. He was eager to gouge out those two lustful eyes.

"How are you?" ask Ye Suanwu.

"Pretty good." Gu Yuena was being careless. He was looking for a moment to immediately go to his place as soon as possible. "The previous journey was exhausting. Is your servant not going to take me for a break?"

"Itu—"

"Miss Gu, I'll take you." A woman suddenly interrupted the words of Ye Suanwu who wanted to escort Gu Yuena.

She was the woman that was previously in Ye Suanwu's room when Gu Yueli came over. Her face was indeed beautiful and had a seductive appearance, but the noble aura of Gu Yuena made all of that covered up.

Gu Yuena knew the position of the concubine on the woman, but she pretended not to know and spoke the origin. "Do all the servants in the Ye Clan have such appearances?" He had just insulted the appearance of a certain woman who looked more like a prostitute.

"Miss Gu, introduce, my name is He Xiang. You can call me Consort He." He said in a soft and pampering tone.

Gu Yuena who heard it goosebumps. Is this a model of a brothel lady? The feeling of the time he worked in the brothel of the Underworld, no one had until it had such a ludicrous voice.

"Ye Suanwu, is she your new concubine? Where'd you find him?" ask Gu Yuena. He acted even more shameless this time. After all, his position was extremely high, even Ye Suanwu was unable to refute him.

Ye Suanwu seemed to mind answering. Just natural. She must be embarrassed. Gu Yuena was very satisfied to see such a silent man because of her own actions.

It was a pity that Gu Yueli got such a man.

"Miss Gu, let me help you answer. A few months ago, my father married me to Mr. Ye as a concubine. I come from the He Clan in the western region of the empire, coincidentally having political affairs with the Ye Clan."

So this is a political issue. Gu Yuena had misunderstood, but did not feel guilty. Although it was not a political matter, a person like Ye Suanwu would definitely pick up another woman with the same model.

Important people are always struggling with political issues. Even marriage is used for politics. He became worried, what if Bai Youzhe was forced into political marriage with someone else?

Never mind, who would want to oppose Bai Youzhe? If not his own will, no one would dare to force him.

"Master, the elders are waiting for you since. Let me take this assignment, escort Miss Gu to her room for a break." He Xiang persuaded Ye Suanwu. The tone is disgusting.

Ye Suanwu sighed, then nodded resignedly. "All right, I leave it to you."

Ye Suanwu also went to meet the elders. After all, he had to handle more important matters first.

There were two beautiful women in the same place. There was no aura of friendship, only awkwardness. The mutual dislike was very thick, but no one showed it directly.

"Miss, come." He Xiang remained courteous despite being eager to tear the beautiful face apart. Dare to insult him.

They walked around the clan courtyard. Gu Yuena looked around in silence. The Ye clan went through many changes over the years not seeing it.

"There's a lot of change compared to the last time I was here." Gu Yuena opened the conversation.

He Xiang glanced at the woman, then said, "Since Master Ye replaces the old Clan Chief, there have been many changes in this place. I used to be here a lot, and only settled a few months ago. I'm more familiar with this place."

"You've been here a lot in the past, why haven't I seen you at Gu Yueli's wedding?"

"At that time the He Clan was having trouble, unable to come to congratulate. We just settled the matter after receiving cooperation with the Ye Clan."

Gu Yuena nodded in understanding. "That means you understand her a lot."

"I heard you were his ex-fiancee. It must be hard to see your own sister married to the one you love."

Gu Yuena snorted. "I don't love him. It's political business." After all Gu Yuena who used to marry him to be taken advantage of, for the sake of soul stone. If he had already married Ye Suanwu, that man would have long since died at his hands.

"Ah, so it's like that." He Xiang thought this Gu Yuena was really stone-hearted and hard to handle.

Not only did she approach Palace Queen Luye as an honored guest, it also allowed the person she wanted to marry to marry someone else. Although it was only a political marriage, its reputation would definitely be very ugly. Who would have thought, he could grab onto Palace Queen Luye and be on good terms with her. This woman is unusual.

Amidst the back silent journey, a child ran from the distance and crashed into Gu Yuena. Gu Yuena's position was very sturdy and strong until the boy fell to the ground.

Gu Yuena was taken aback, but just looked at it flatly.

He Xiang on the other hand was irritated. However, his irritated face turned into tenderness. "Ye Mi, are you okay?"

Ye Mi looked up at the two women in front of her. When he saw He Xiang, his gaze had fear. Gu Yuena fell silent looking at him, then glanced at He Xiang silently.

Ye Mi woke up after getting help from He Xiang. He looked scared, but said nothing more than to move. While He Xiang immediately explained something to Gu Yuena.

"She is Ye Mi, Big Brother Yueli's first daughter. I forgot to tell you that Big Brother Yueli has two children. Ye Mi is the oldest." He glanced at Ye Mi. "Ye Mi, greet your aunt. Her name is Gu Yuena, the sister of your mother."

"Auntie." Ye Mi bowed in greeting.

Gu Yuena just silently watched. Feels weird. It was like looking at her in the past within Ye Mi's gaze.

It must be painful living in this toxic environment.

"Concubine He, can I meet my sister?" ask Gu Yuena.

"That's ...." He Xiang looked objected. "Not want to. We had some minor conflicts that prevented Brother Yueli from entering his place."

"I'll go with Ye Mi." Gu Yuena had also been lazy to look at He Xiang. So just use it.

He Xiang sighed. "Well, if that's what you want. When you want to come back later, you can ask Big Brother Yueli or the waiter to drive you."

Gu Yuena only showed a fleeting smile. He Xiang left. Before actually leaving, his gaze was directed at Ye Mi, which made the child grow shrivelled.

Aware of the situation, Gu Yuena blocked He Xiang's gaze behind her, then looked at Ye Mi with a sweet smile. He cannot persuade a child, but may lower his fear.

"Take this aunt to your mother."

Ye Mi looked at Gu Yuena innocently. The fear is gone, replaced by joy. It was her aunt from the Gu Family, her mother's older sister. This time it was really her aunt!

"Good, Auntie."