The Next Of Phoenix
Chapters 2. The Generation Who Replaced

"Although the Crown Prince had never disturbed Xiao Wangfu's composure in real terms, he was now clearly also paying close attention to Xiao Wangfu's forces. Even when the late Xiao Wangye was still lying down in pain, he had already made a small movement which showed that he was in the opposite position to Xiao Wangfu."

"If our opponents are only noble officials, Xiao Wangfu's side is highly likely to win. But ... if the Crown Prince intervenes, the conditions will get more complicated ...."

"really. Even when the late Xiao Wangye was still alive, the Crown Prince had always been against your steps, Prince."

The Xiao Wangfu noble colleagues held a closed meeting, just as Xiao Muqing's funeral was over. The meeting cannot be postponed, because the problem is very urgent. Late or wrong to take a little step, then millions of lives bet.

Xiao Xiangqing sat on the chair where his late father used to lead the meeting. The troublemaker's little boy grew into a very deft adult man under the tutelage of Huang Mingxiang and Xiao Muqing. The hard training that Xiao Muqing gave and the warm affection that Huang Mingxiang gave him had built him into a manly real man. His good looks increasingly resembled that of Xiao Muqing, but his innate nature was exactly that of Huang Mingxiang, making him look like a fire-filled dragon, he said, unlike his father who looks like a dragon full of indifference as cold as snow.

"There is only one way to prevent the Crown Prince from harassing Xiao Wangfu." Gu Lingchu, the son of Gu Sinjie and Baili Mingxiang who had been by Xiao Xiangqing since childhood, followed in the footsteps of his parents to devote himself to Xiao Wangfu. If Xiao Xiangqing officially passed on the title of 'Xiao Wangye', then Gu Lingchu would automatically pass on his father's position.

"Say." Xiao Xiangqing glanced at Gu Lingchu, he himself was also a little confused in this condition.

"Marriage, your honor. If Princess Xiao Mingyui-" had not finished Gu Lingchu speaking, Xiao Xiangqing directly cut sharply.

"I won't let my sister marry such a man! What's more, their nature is very contradictory. My brother is a calm and respectable woman, whereas he is a cruel mad man!" Xiao Xiangqing stared intently at Gu Lingchu, he was strongly opposed to the idea.

The nobles were silent, until one of them, former Prime Minister Huang, the father of Huang Mingxiang, Xiao Xiangqing's mother spoke up. "There's no other way, Prince. That's the only solution that makes the most sense. We can't possibly fight hard against the other nobles and the Crown Prince, can we? Too risky."

Xiao Xiangqing frowned, staring at his maternal grandfather was difficult. "But, grandpa. You know, Crown Prince--"

"I know clearly your concerns, prince. I once had such worries, but .. see, now you and Princess Xiao Mingyui are here." Huang Dajie stared intently at the mere male granddaughter of his puppet. His lips smiled reassuringly at Xiao Xiangqing.

"But-" Just as Xiao Xiangqing was about to throw her disapproval again, suddenly the door of the room opened, then a clear firm voice sounded.

"What grandfather said is right, Xiangqing."

All eyes immediately stared towards the door, all of them immediately stood up and bowed towards Xiao Mingyui. Xiao Mingyui, the woman entered and walked over to her sister calmly.

"It is better that I sacrifice myself than that I selfishly retreat and seek safety, while the conditions outside are mutual blows and bloodshed. How, Xiangqing? Wouldn't it be better that way? Losing one is better than millions, isn't it?" Xiao Mingyui looked at her sister seriously, her forehead slightly folded.

Xiao Xiangqing shook his head slowly. "Why should Jiejie sacrifice if I can? Jiejie, you don't know how important your role is in my life."

PAA!!

Xiao Mingyui raised his right hand and slapped a soft slap across his sister's cheek. The nobles gawked, they were shocked. Xiao Mingyui then pointed at the chest of Xiao Xiangqing's field hard with his index finger.

"If your mindset is like that, then never imagine the title of 'Xiao Wangye'! You don't deserve to take the place of father!!" Xiao Mingyui snapped at her sister, trying to awaken the weak consciousness of Xiao Xiangqing.

Xiao Mingyui turned to stare intently at the officials, then kicked down the meeting table.

Brak!!

"Your job is to help my brother become the perfect leader! If he's weak, wake him up! I'll let you slap my sister's cheek if she's weak and stupid! The title holder of 'Xiao Wangye' should not be weak, keep that in mind!" Xiao Mingyui paused for a moment to stare at his silent brother staring sadly at him, after which he looked back at the nobles and said, "Run up the plan of what former Prime Minister Huang had said earlier. For the Emperor to lower my edict of engagement with the Crown Prince, if the Crown Prince secretly rebels to refuse, I will take care of it myself."

The nobles looked at each other, they were actually worried about this decision. But as Huang Dajie bowed and was willing, they had no other choice to agree.

The closed meeting was finished with cold conditions full of worries. Xiao Xiangqing directly returned to his residence without saying anything to Xiao Mingyui, the man was not angry with his brother, he was just angry with himself. She was still too weak to protect her brother, she was angry that her brother had to sacrifice on this matter, she was angry over his helplessness.

The silent night had arrived, Xiao Xiangqing was not present at dinner today. The kitchen maid said that the man refused to have dinner with her because he was taking care of some work. Nonsense, that kid must be lying.

Xiao Mingyui quickly finished his dinner and headed towards his sister's residence. Tonight is the last time they eat meat, because the next month the whole of Xiao Wangfu and the Empire will compactly carry out the tradition of mourning, which is fasting from food and savory drinks, sweet. They are only allowed to eat bland foods, such as white rice and plain water.

Just arriving and stepping into the courtyard of his sister's residence, he had already heard the sound of a sword slashing into the empty wind. Continuing forward, he saw his sister was busy playing with a sword bare-chested. Sweat drenched the man's body.

Xiao Mingyui stared coldly at her extremely focused sister, subconsciously her lips smiling faintly. He thought about how quickly time passed. In the past, they always practiced swords with one family, until finally it continued to decrease. From four to three, from three to two, and a little more that both will separate because they have to travel the path of adult life each.

Xiao Mingyui sat on the huge rock that was in the spacious courtyard of the Xiao Xiangqing residence, his eyes constantly watching his sister.

"Is this the job you're referring to that of refusing dinner with your Jiejie?" xiao Mingyui asked, the woman's voice successfully made Xiao Xiangqing stop and look back.

Xiao Xiangqing frowned in annoyance, he seemed to still harbor hidden emotions in his heart.

"Baby, Xiangqing. Rest up. Look, your dinner's not completely finished yet." Xiao Mingyui glanced at his sister's cutlery lying on a high-quality teak wood table.

Xiao Xiangqing stuck his sword on the ground, then let out a thin sigh and walked over to his brother. The man sat right beside Xiao Mingyui, then wiped his sweat-soaked body with a clean cloth.

"What's Jiejie here for? It's late, Jiejie should have taken a break." Xiao Xiangqing spoke without staring at Xiao Mingyui.

"You're still not satisfied with the decision of the meeting?" xiao Mingyui asked.

"Ck, Jiejie already knows what my answer is, why do I still have to keep asking questions and worsen my mood?" xiao Xiangqing replied, then his hand moved to take the cup and gulped down the white water with a single gulp due to his emotions.

Xiao Mingyui nodded briefly. "All right, I'm sorry. But, Xiangqing. If not, do you have a better solution?"

Xiao Xiangqing was silent, of course not. If he had talked about it in the previous meeting.

Xiao Mingyui smiled faintly, then stroked her sister's wet hair and said, "Xiangqing, have you heard the love story of the late Fu qin and Mu qin? Grandfather Huang also used to be very worried that Mu qin was married to Fu qin, because Fu qin had terrible rumors and a reputation as a 'Wangye deformed'. But, look ... Mu qin successfully melted down Fu qin, they have a good household and family, that is the reason we are here as their children."

Xiao Xiangqing glanced at his brother. "Jiejie, you're not Mu qin. Do not equate the old classic love fairy tale with the present. Fu qin was indeed a terrible tyrant, yet he still had morals. But the Crown Prince? The man didn't even have morals and common sense, like the crazy homicidal tyrant maniac."

Xiao Mingyui chuckled, then replied, "You are too doubtful of your Jiejie, Xiangqing. Have you forgotten who your Jiejie is?"

Xiao Xiangqing was silent, he knew. She knew her brother was the perfect great tough woman. He knew his brother was very good at martial arts, even the war science he mastered. She knew her brother was good at being both a gentle graceful woman as well as a mighty woman who dared to unsheathe sword, but! She would not be willing for her brother to marry a man with such a bad reputation as the Crown Prince!

Xiao Mingyui stood up, while Xiao Xiangqing did not budge and only paid attention to her brother. Xiao Mingyui forced a faint smile, his eyes fixedly staring up at the dark sky that had millions of starry expanses.

"One of those stars must be Fu qin and Mu qin. Xiangqing, the descendants of Xiao Wangye and Xiao Wangfei are just the two of us. You must not be selfish, not just because you are a man and I am a woman, you consider me to be protected and do nothing. As their descendant I have the right to protect Xiao Wangfu with my heart and blood, and as your brother, I have the right to protect you. Rather than arguing over who's protecting who, aren't we better protecting each other?" At the end of the sentence, Xiao Mingyui turned her head and threw a warm smile towards Xiao Xiangqing.

Xiao Xiangqing was stunned to see her brother smile, as her brother rarely smiled as warm and sincerely as before. And the sentence that her brother had just uttered just made her aware.

Is correct. Protect each other. Xiao Xiangqing soon stood up, his lips smiling. The man looked up at the sky.

"I don't feel ... The generation has had to change, huh?" she said, then glanced at her brother who nodded briefly with a faint smile.