It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

Chapter 537: Using Softness to Overcome Hardness

"It's just a piece of stone. If you want it, I'll give it to you." Yang Xianrong took out the imperial seal again and handed it to Liu Cong.

Liu Cong laughed and continued to wipe the blood off his hands, not in a hurry to answer. "So, you didn't come here for the fifth sister's cenotaph, but just for this broken stone? Where's the sisterly love you promised? Why is it gone? Are you blaming her?"

Liu Cong's tone of voice seemed normal, but there was a hint of viciousness in his voice. Liu Yao stood beside Yang Xianrong and immediately said, "Your Majesty, this is a matter between sisters..."

But before he finished speaking, Liu Cong continued, "My fifth sister said that whoever gets the imperial seal will become the emperor. So, she gave me this broken stone in the hope that I would become the emperor. Now, I have fulfilled her wish and have not let her down. However, this thing still has to be given to me. Who knows if the next person who gets the imperial seal will covet my position?"

These words were spoken while looking directly at Liu Yao.

Liu Yao's face changed, wondering how much of the conversation between him and Yang Xianrong had he heard? Liu Cong had killed his brothers and sisters, and he had already lost his humanity. He wanted to make a few excuses, but he didn't know what to say.
Yang Xianrong sighed, walked towards Liu Cong, and handed the imperial seal to him, not minding that the blood on his hand was stained on her own. The tone of her voice was similar to the tone she had used to talk to her fifth sister before, gentle and caring, "As long as Yang Xianlian wants it and says it, I will give it to her. But you can't steal it, it's a sin. What's more, I need this seal to let Xu Henian go. He has been with me for too long, which has delayed his practice and damaged his cultivation. It's really not good. Now that I have used it up, I will give it to you. You can do whatever you want with it."

Liu Cong's eyes also became gentle, looking at Yang Xianrong, and murmured: "Yes, she actually stole it."

"She is really good to you and only wishes you the best." Yang Xianrong was still sighing, "You are thoughtful, and she will be grateful."

"Yes." Liu Cong suddenly shed tears. This was the first time he had cried since Yang Xianlian disappeared. Even though so many things had happened during this period, he had never cried, but just roared loudly like a mad beast. But at this moment, he couldn't help crying, hugged Yang Xianrong's thin body, and cried like a child.

Yang Xianrong did not dodge, but hugged him back and patted his back gently, hugging him like a mother or sister, and whispered: "Cry it out, she can hear you."

In the gentle whispers of the woman, even a wild animal would have a moment of weakness. Liu Cong cried miserably, and his cries could be heard outside Lingshan Temple.

When Liu Yao saw that Yang Xianrong could not bear the pressure from the strong Liu Cong, he silently walked over and hugged Liu Cong, and supported Liu Cong for Yang Xianrong, just like they often hugged each other when they were children. At that moment, there was no distinction between monarchs, no disputes over power, he just hugged a child who had suffered all kinds of grievances.

Liu Cong was obviously relieved after his emotions were released. He let go of Yang Xianrong and pushed Liu Yao away, his eyes clear. "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Third Sister."

"Why are you being so formal?" Yang Xianrong took the imperial seal from Liu Cong's hand, wrapped it in bright yellow silk, and stuffed it into his chest. "This thing is not stolen now. I gave it to you, so it is yours."

Liu Cong pressed his chest and laughed.

At this time, the guards who were standing not far away saw their masters' relaxed and happy expressions, so they dared to come forward. Liu Cong's personal guard said: "Your Majesty, the emperor of Dajin has escaped. However, we have someone watching him." "Humph, where can he run to?" Liu Cong's voice returned to the previous tone, "A dog that has lost its home."

"Your Majesty, you can't say that." Yang Xianrong called Liu Cong the same way Liu Yao did. "After all, he is the emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty. I... still have to go back."

"Don't go back, it's very dangerous." Liu Yao grabbed Yang Xianrong's hand, "Since you're already out, don't go back."

"But my princess is still here, and my elder brother is also here, I can't just ignore them." Yang Xianrong looked at Liu Yao very seriously, "I have to leave as soon as possible, if I'm a step late they might all be in danger."

"I'll follow you." Liu Yao said immediately, turning to Liu Cong and saying, "I'm leaving with my third sister, you... take care of yourself."

"You...are alone, how can you protect her?" Liu Cong was very confused. "It's no use for you to go there like this. How about taking the people you came with with you and attacking Luoyang as the vanguard?"

"No." Yang Xianrong and Liu Yao said in unison, neither agreeing with this statement.

"Why not? Actually, I have 30,000 soldiers stored at the foot of Songshan Mountain. They are all my brother's former soldiers. Just take them with you." Liu Cong laughed. "Brother, your seal and flag are here. You can take them back at any time. What's more, you have found my third sister. You can always come back to work, right?"

"No, no, no, it's not safe without anyone around Third Sister..." Liu Yao continued to shake his head, "You also know that I don't like fighting and quarreling. You'd better keep these people by your side. They are all elites and will protect you well."

"What can I do to protect me? It's unnecessary." Liu Cong had already waved to the guards, asking them to come forward and give a lecture. He had not discussed anything with Liu Yao, and it was obvious that he had already thought about it before. He asked the messenger to go down the mountain immediately and asked the 30,000 troops to march to attack Luoyang immediately. If they encountered resistance, they would kill them all.

Of course, after everyone entered the palace, they had to follow his instructions first. The key point was to ensure the safety of everyone in Tianyuan Palace. It didn't matter who else was there, they could just kill them.

Liu Cong's orders were simple and crude, and the soldiers understood and executed them quickly. They dispersed and disappeared into the mountains and forests. At this time, Liu Cong asked Liu Yao again, "Do you want to go with us? In fact, you are familiar with everything in the Luoyang Palace, and you know all of them. If you can be the vanguard, you can also protect the safety of Tianyuan Palace and prevent them from resisting or being afraid."

Liu Yao held Yang Xianrong's hand with some force. Yang Xianrong felt pain and could not help but wanted to shake his hand off. But Liu Yao refused to let go and looked at her with questioning eyes.

Yang Xianrong had no choice but to say, "Go ahead, I'll follow you."