Dance Of The Phoenix
89. Reveal (1)

"Your reputation in people's eyes seems very different from what you used to show me." Gu Yuena looked at the open window behind the bench she was sitting on while looking at the quiet atmosphere of the palace. Although there were some people passing by, they only numbered in finger counts.

Currently Bai Youzhe was sleeping on a long bench, while making Gu Yuena's thigh as a cushion. Looking at Gu Yuena's face, he asked, "What is my reputation outside?"

"Ice mountains, wire, barbs, living sculptures, walking walls, and much more. So many other names from you, I can't name them one by one." Gu Yuena chuckled while saying so.

"In addition to the life-and-boring satire of a person's statue, I don't hear anything else."

"...."

Gu Yuena felt insinuated. Lastly he referred to Bai Youzhe as a living statue while with the Zhou brothers and Zhou Tao. Bai Youzhe shouldn't be an active and funny kid like the Zhou brothers.

"What apart from being Xiao Lin, are you also becoming someone else?"

"Did you miss Luo Youzhe?"

"You became Zhou Tao at the inter-palace meeting?" Gu Yuena guessed.

"Just control it temporarily, not including being him."

"Has right," muttered Gu Yuena. That meant that his nickname towards Bai Youzhe had been conveyed. Not only that, the fact that he asked about Bai Youzhe was also heard by his person directly.

Ah, what a coincidence after he asked about Bai Youzhe, Xiao Lin appeared in his life. It seemed like Bai Youzhe was overjoyed when Gu Yuena asked her whereabouts until she approached Gu Yuena directly in the form of a small dragon.

"I'd rather you in the form of a little dragon." Gu Yuena actually missed the little dragon enough.

"Do you like children?" Bai Youzhe asked.

"No. Don't tell me you like little kids to the point of being little dragons."

"I don't like it, it's troublesome." Bai Youzhe spoke her senses while closing both eyes calmly.

"Then, you became a little dragon because you wanted to stalk me?"

Bai Youzhe looked at him disapprovingly. "It was an accident."

Actually, he was actually injured and was looking for a place to hide while monitoring Gu Yuena from afar. Who would have thought Gu Yuena would find him. Perhaps it was because of her aura that made Gu Yuena sensitive.

Bai Youzhe couldn't say the details, as Gu Yuena would ask a lot of things right down to the question of how he could get hurt.

"I don't think you're the one who could hurt yourself on purpose. If the accident is true, then the wound you get is when you are attacked. Who attacked you?" ask Gu Yuena.

Right, huh? Just now Bai Youzhe was worried about the question to be issued.

"Only old wounds recur. The problem is over anyway."

"Will it recur again?"

"No, because you healed me." Bai Youzhe pulled the corner of her lips and clasped Gu Yuena's hand on her chest.

"Your main wound is an internal wound. I'm only treating her external wounds that's not much." As Gu Yuena remembered, he only used a little of his spiritual power and some external wound medicine to remove the marks.

"Since you received my proposal, my wound has healed." Bai Youzhe smiled meaningfully.

But Gu Yuena was even more confused. The feeling he could not use his spiritual power due to being injured. When did he heal Bai Youzhe?

It seemed like there was something Gu Yuena had forgotten.

When Gu Yuena wanted to ask her the details, suddenly the room door was knocked on by someone.

"Your Majesty, the meeting with the Elders will be held."

Hei Changge's voice sounded from outside. While the one who was called was even lazing on Gu Yuena's lap.

"At least give me an answer." Gu Yuena reminded.

"Leave it," Bai Youzhe said indifferently.

"The Elders also wanted Miss Gu to come to introduce herself and get the guest position officially." The news Hei Changge gave made Gu Yuena wonder, what need that drag?

"What is Tianshuang Palace so behind?" Gu Yuena felt, he should have come as a guest and they already understood that. What else is there to do to be an official guest?

"They are not used to receiving guests, so have an old-fashioned and strange way. Actually, you don't have to formally introduce yourself."

"I've been living with you for a few days, don't they believe that our relationship is very good? With your temperament, they should have understood."

"There are some Elders who think they are older to be respected, even by the King. Since the previous King was much older than all of them, they did not dare to interfere."

"Your political life is sad."

"Not really. I just need to come, they'll shut up by themselves." Bai Youzhe suddenly planned something impromptu. He looked at Gu Yuena with consideration. "I don't think it's wrong for you to introduce yourself more fully."

"Me?"

"I'll introduce you as my future wife."

Gu Yuena was shocked until her eyes widened. "Now?"

"At least, I did this so that no one would underestimate you and bring me closer to another woman."

Gu Yuena understood. But, there was one thing that stuck his mind. "Do I also have to introduce myself as a witch?"

Bai Youzhe thought for a moment. "There will be consequences for that. Why would you suddenly want to reveal yourself?"

"I was too tired to disguise myself as a mage for so many years. At least, I want people's views on witches to change."

Bai Youzhe smiled faintly. "If that's your will, I'll support."

Alright, this is the time to show true strength towards the world. This time, Gu Yuena would not hide anymore.

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The Tianshuang Palace Hall was filled with Elders who had waited for a long time. Su Churan was among them, sitting cheerfully while drinking wine in her hands, looking very favourable. His mood was very good as if he was floating in the air.

Although it was not the first time Su Churan had been seen in the hall with the Elders, the woman was still rarely seen making many Elders astonished. Moreover, seeing his carefree attitude since entering the hall, as if he had experienced a memorable and pleasant time his entire life.

Instead of making other people happy, the woman actually looks very strange.

Clearly this hall was full of tension and a strong cold aura, especially for the large chair at the end there.

"Su Churan, it seems like your mood is very good." One of the elders rebuked. Looks pretty old—10s maybe—with a sturdy body and a pair of deep black eyeballs.

"Chairman Han, what will make you happy?" Su Churan asked a question.

"Tianshuang Palace stood up well and everyone lived without war, that's when this old one felt happy."

"You're too stout." Su Churan interrupted just like that without knowing any manners. No, no one will care. "You will be happy if your little hopes are met, such as for example making your shy son an officer on the battlefield, getting married and giving you grandchildren. You'll be very happy to see the boy you've taken good care of living the way you want."

"Then, do you have someone who does what you want?"

Su Churan smiled meaningfully, then said, "After the tides of the ocean tide and the blazing fire, I ended up raising a very stiff and stupid boy. When that boy meets my expectations, makes all my years of effort work, who wouldn't be happy?"

"What do you mean is Zhou Ying?"

"Zhou Ying?" Su Churan laughed out loud. That makes everyone confused. "You don't have to think about who I've been caring for since I was a kid and lecturing all day. I taught him how to live a normal human being and be a fool for some time."

The foreheads of the elders furrowed for a moment. What Su Churan meant was Bai Youzhe?

"Su Churan, you should know what you're saying." One of the elders felt annoyed that Su Churan was too outspoken.

Su Churan did not respond anymore. Ah, looks like he drank too much wine until it got out of control. He shouldn't have called Bai Youzhe the fool.

"Sorry." Su Churan acted like a quiet child while shaking the cup in hand.

Elder Ming on the other hand just silently listened. He only glanced at Su Churan unhappily, then threw away a face while waiting for the King to arrive.

"By the way, you guys asked Gu Yuena to come, not only to introduce yourself as a disciple of Yuansu Palace, right?" Su Churan's question made many elders look at him. It became everyone's highlight.

"There are too many rumors circulating about Gu Yuena, we just want to get it straight here. Tianshuang Palace had also only returned to its original state after such a long time, it was not good to continue to let the other palaces here stay here for too long." The green-robed elder said so. He was Elder Huo who handled the entirety of the palace disciples.

Su Churan squinted her eyes. "You want to throw him out or ...."

Elder Ming finally opened his mouth, "It's good if you don't interfere with this matter. The previous king gave you a position to handle the external affairs of the palace in your grandfather's stead, this is an internal affair that is already beyond your power."

"Because you think my friend is an outsider let alone from another palace, then that also becomes the external affairs of the palace." Su Churan responded lightly.

Ah, this dear Elder Ming must be helping his daughter to get rid of Gu Yuena. He must be prepared for the storm that strikes from within the palace. Moreover, Gu Yuena's identity was unusual. It could be a boomerang for Gu Yuena herself.

Su Churan himself, despite having the title of the youngest Elder who dealt with external issues such as overcoming outer court relations and stalking the outside world, still had many restrictions. Moreover, Elder Ming was the most influential elder in terms of the palace military, he was also an alchemist. It's hard to fight it.

"His Majesty King Bai with Miss Gu of Yuansu Palace has arrived!"

The gazes of the elders and Su Churan shifted towards the open door of the hall. Two striking figures side by side entered the room. They don't look real or like humans. Two different beautiful figures with different auras, making anyone unable to take their eyes off in awe.

The figure of the blood-red sliced female as well as the uniquely colored wavy hair attracted all the limelight. Her beautiful face that was like a fallen goddess really fascinated many people, especially when carrying a calm and refined aura together. Different from the man on his side who looked extremely cold like the north pole.

Su Churan's smile expanded. If he was not in the position of the elder, he would have shouted and rushed towards them while congratulating and inviting partying. By the way, he had prepared a party somewhere.

"Thank you respect us, Your Majesty King Bai."

They all bowed without exception to pay their respects.

Elder Ming looked towards the red-sliced female standing by Bai Youzhe's side. That woman must be Gu Yuena. It was unexpected that it would have such an appearance. Her daughter is depressed.

In general, everyone here did not know Gu Yuena. They only knew Gu Yuena through the rumors that were circulating that told how cruel she was when she was in the academy.

Besides being dubbed as the evil lady in the academy, she had the good fortune of being able to enter Yuansu Palace faster than she should and obtain the teacher of a great elder. He even became a genius in Yuansu Palace whom the Yuansu Palace King cared about very much.

There was news that Gu Yuena was very close to Yun Qiao—the disciple of the Yuansu— Palace Kingand would be his match in the future. Of course it was just a rumor, because in reality they only considered as brothers to each other.

It would obviously be hard for many to believe, especially those who believed the rumors regarding Gu Yuena's life for the past 6 years.

Gu Yuena had created a scandal everywhere unnoticed.

Gu Yuena was aware of all the strange rumors, but she did not care. Because of all those baseless rumors, he felt many dangerous gazes from the elders.

Sucks.

Bai Youzhe was aware of Gu Yuena's discomfort and immediately clasped her hands. The man slightly smiled, then looked at the elders who seemed to be fixated on Gu Yuena.

"Here, I've come to announce a thing." Bai Youzhe was straight at the core of the conversation, making everyone curious as to what she wanted to say. The man turned his head towards Gu Yuena with a warm look. "I'll marry him."

One room was taken aback by a single sentence that came out from Bai Youzhe. The tone was not cold, even the gaze towards the woman was very different which showed that the sentence was true.

"Gu Yuena is my future wife. All his words are my command and represent me. None of you can doubt it." Bai Youzhe looked at everyone with a cold look, as if saying if breaking then it should be prepared with the punishment at hand.

Everyone was silent, barely able to speak. If Bai Youzhe had already spoken, they did not dare to refute her. Even Elder Ming who was ready to pour out his dislike had to be silent as a result of Bai Youzhe's words.

The man was really serious this time.

While Su Churan among the elders who were sweating coldly could not lift her fallen jaw.

They've come that far!

"This kid is really something" he murmured. He almost jumped up happily if he was not aware of the tense and fierce atmosphere in this room.

The rush Su Churan melted the susana by congratulating her first. "Congratulations on Your Majesty's marriage. Congratulations to Miss Gu."

The others followed while looking down. "Congratulations on Your Majesty's marriage. Congratulations to Miss Gu."

By the way, they're not married, you know. Gu Yuena did not know whether to laugh or cry. It seemed like Su Churan was too excited.

"There are some things Gu Yuena wants to say." Bai Youzhe glanced at Gu Yuena, letting her speak and convincing her not to be too tense.

Gu Yuena replied with a smile. All the possibilities that occur, he has prepared a solution.

"Thank you for the previous words, I appreciate it. But .. until I finally introduce myself further." Gu Yuena looked so serious that the room became quiet and tense.

Even Su Churan was curious as to what Gu Yuena would say. He listened carefully in silence.

"You have heard so many things about me, that it is no secret that I am the daughter of Duke Gu who has declined in the empire due to the attack of the Linghun Hall. As well as the disciple of the Great Elder of Yuansu Palace who had currently died for the same reason. I'm here, to clear up some misunderstandings."

Gu Yuena was silent for a while, looking at everyone with an emotionless look and prepared for the consequences that occurred.

"I am a witch, as well as the daughter of the Queen of Linghun Palace." This was an act of suicide, but Gu Yuena was already convinced of her own decision so said it calmly.

The phrase made the entire person in the room surprised instead of playing. Even Su Churan who was usually always excited, was now silent about the reality that Gu Yuena had given her.

The witch?

Princess Linghun Palace!