It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

Chapter 707: Compassion for Others

"Actually, Liu Cheng is still pretty good..." Liu Yao's voice became much softer. He saw Yang Xianrong closed her eyes again, with a look of fatigue on her face.

In addition to traveling long distances, she also worked hard for many of his affairs. And she must have done something big secretly with Mao Hongbin, Xu Henian and Yang Xiankang, but she just didn't tell him.

But if she didn't tell him, he wouldn't ask.

This is complete trust and the tacit understanding between them.

He knew her heart, but sometimes he felt that she was always a little distant. Perhaps it was because his roughness was always different from her delicacy.

At this time, Yang Xianrong was thinking about something else. She treated Liu Cheng as her own son and had high expectations for him. But she knew very well that Liu Yao was already the emperor and his three sons were princes. It was still unclear what was going on, and they always acted like brothers. Moreover, Liu Cheng was not Liu Yao's biological son, so he was not a big threat to the crown prince.

But speaking of it, the status of the brothers would inevitably become a source of conflict in a dozen or twenty years. She had experienced the Eight Kings Rebellion in the Jin Dynasty, and was more familiar with the ultimate reason behind those fights - they all wanted to be emperor.

Seeing Liu Yao's behavior, he would certainly not mistreat his own son. And she would also let the children, including the one still in her belly, not fight for the throne. But she valued her niece Yang Ruoxi even more.

Not only is this child his second brother's daughter, but she is also his favorite child. She looks like him and has a similar temperament. Moreover, her mother is his best sister, so he must not let her suffer any injustice.

In this case, she is more inclined to let Yang Ruoxi choose Cao Zheng, who is also in the Shaoying Group, because that child is more calm and generous.

At this time, because she was still young, she was still quite flexible and leaned towards Liu Yao. Liu Yao immediately held her in his arms and whispered, "What's wrong? Go to sleep, I'm here."

"Yeah." Yang Xianrong was indeed sleepy, but she still had something to tell Liu Yao. "If... I mean if..."

She was very hesitant.

"What's wrong?" Liu Yao was a little confused and hugged her tighter.

"If someone around you is unfaithful to you... or it shouldn't be called unfaithful..."

"Who is it?" After becoming an emperor, Liu Yao had indeed become much more sensitive and suspicious, especially when he heard such a topic, he immediately became sober. "What happened, what do you know?"

Liu Yao's grip was quite strong, causing Yang Xianrong some pain, and she couldn't help but gasp. He quickly loosened his grip, but he was no longer sleepy.

"Brother Liu." Yang Xianrong's voice became very soft. "Because I can't confirm it yet, I haven't told you yet. But, I think we should know the result in the next two days. If you know it then, you may feel very uncomfortable. It's better to tell you first."

"Go ahead." Liu Yao's voice also lowered.

"Before we set out, we knew Xiao Yi's heart knot. If nothing big happened to impress him, relying on your beard alone... would just be a nice talk, with no substantial effect, right?" Yang Xianrong and he analyzed it carefully. "So, Manager Mao knew that Xiao Yi had always wanted to overturn the case for his sworn brother, and we also said that we would re-investigate Liu Cong's death... Now, this person might be related to Liu Gu."

"Liu Gu? Impossible! He has been with me since he was a child and he is also very kind to Liu Cong. He can't possibly harm us!" Liu Yao's voice became louder, and Yang Xianrong was so scared that she immediately covered his mouth.

"Keep your voice down, we are just discussing it." "Third sister, you shouldn't talk nonsense about this matter." Liu Yao was still very serious.

"Yes, that's why I told you this in secret, because there is no substantial evidence yet. But I'm also worried that if you suddenly find out... you'll be... sad, just like when I found out about Lanxiang..."

Hearing this, Liu Yao hugged Yang Xianrong again, gently but with a sense of security. He knew that Lanxiang was an indelible pain for Yang Xianrong. She even wanted to take Sima Jing back to her side, but because of her biological mother, she felt very uncomfortable.

He didn't dare to say it or mention it.

Today, Yang Xianrong actually said it herself. I'm afraid Liu Gu's crime is no less serious than Lanxiang's.

"What...did he do?" Liu Yao asked.

"Actually, I want to know that, too." Yang Xianrong sighed, "I want to meet the palace's purchasing agent later tomorrow night..."

"Why?"

"Oh, there's something I haven't told you." Yang Xianrong suddenly smiled and whispered in Liu Yao's ear, "Look, I'm pregnant again and can't serve you anymore... Or, I'll find you some concubines..."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Liu Yao had already turned over and sat up, his face full of displeasure, "I said, one and only for life! Besides, you were pregnant before... and I... didn't it work out?"

"Hey, don't be angry." Yang Xianrong also wanted to sit up, but still felt weak all over, so she had to hold the corner of his clothes, "Lie down and talk, okay?"

"Not good." Liu Yao was really unhappy.

"Okay." Yang Xianrong had no choice but to use her trump card - gentle whisper, "I'm just saying this to the outside world..."

"You can't do that!" Liu Yao's face turned serious. "Third sister, this is absolutely not allowed!"

"Then can you please listen to me?" Yang Xianrong tugged at his collar again, "Don't talk like that, I feel dizzy."

"Oh." Liu Yao pouted and lay down next to Yang Xianrong like a child, hugging her tightly again, "You talk, I'm listening!"

"As you know, Lord Xiao's brother was a purchaser for the Pingyang Palace, but he was beheaded because of a curse. Lord Xiao has always been loyal to your Liu family, and his brother would never do such a thing. There must be someone behind this. What is this person's motive?" Yang Xianrong patiently analyzed for Liu Yao, "Of course, everyone in the world is after money. Look at those people in the Jin Dynasty back then, weren't they all fighting for power and wealth, competing with each other for extravagance. But it is also these golden treasures that are so fascinating."

"So, Liu Gu is after money? That shouldn't be the case. I have been very kind to him. I can even say that if he is willing, he can stay with me for the rest of his life, stay by my side forever, and die in the palace... I will take care of it." Liu Yao was puzzled.

"But what if he doesn't want to?"

"So what does he want? Does he want to be the emperor?"

"Do you think everyone wants to be an emperor?" Yang Xianrong couldn't help but punched his chest and asked him to stay away from her. She was almost unable to breathe. Liu Yao had no choice but to let go, but kissed her cheek quietly, "I don't want to be an emperor, I just want to be with you."