Chapter 58 – 58 57 Your Highness, I’m So Hungry

Chapter 58: Chapter 57 Your Highness, I’m So Hungry Chapter 58: Chapter 57 Your Highness, I’m So Hungry The Emperor came down from the throne, scrutinizing the so-called Blood Phoenix.

There were three red spiritual whiskers on its forehead, its eyes were surrounded by blood-red color, and its physique was much smaller than an ordinary Phoenix, very similar to the descriptions in ancient books.

“Brother, you’re amazing; you actually found the Blood Phoenix.” Xiao Jinyu also curiously examined the Blood Phoenix.

“Father, how are you going to reward my brother?”

The Emperor had never really thought that the legendary Blood Phoenix could be captured, and now that the Crown Prince had done it, how could he not be pleased?

“Crown Prince, what reward do you need?

Speak freely, and I shall satisfy your request.”

What the Emperor meant by satisfying all requests wasn’t that he would grant everything, but rather that it depended on what was asked.

If the request was excessive or touched on the Emperor’s bottom line, it could instead result in his displeasure.

Keeping company with the Emperor was akin to courting a tiger — this was the reason why.

Xiao Jinyan was well aware of this and bowed humbly: “Serving the father Emperor is my duty as your son; I require no reward.”

Xiao Jinyu grew anxious, “Brother, such a great opportunity, and you want no reward?”

The Emperor laughed heartily, “Indeed, the Crown Prince’s abilities are growing stronger, I have not misjudged you.”

Xiao Jinyan: “Thank you, father Emperor, for your praise.”

Xiao Jinyu was almost feeling regretful for Xiao Jinyan.

If not now, then when was the time to ask for something?

The Emperor was in good spirits and ordered the Blood Phoenix to be caged and brought back to the capital.

At the hour of lamp lighting, the other princes returned one after another, all without exception empty-handed.

When they learned that the Crown Prince had found the Blood Phoenix, expressions of surprise appeared on everyone’s faces.

Xiao Che said: “The Crown Prince’s luck really is no small matter, even the precious Blood Phoenix was found by him.”

Xiao Yan had a smile on his lips: “Exactly, out of us ten brothers, not even a shadow of the Blood Phoenix was seen, yet it is the Crown Prince who is formidable.”

Xiao Yunxuan listened to his brothers praising Xiao Jinyan, his eyes full of disdain.

He thought to himself, such a rare bird as the Blood Phoenix, who knew by what means he had found it?

Moreover, the assassin he had sent had failed.

This was a great disappointment to him.

Xiao Jinyan, upon hearing Xiao Yunxuan’s inner thoughts, repeatedly attempting to harm him and causing Shen Chuwei to get injured, a cold murderous intent flashed through his icy eyes.

When Weichi returned, he reported to Xiao Jinyan,

“Your Highness, my investigations have revealed that the eldest prince has been acting strangely.

All the other princes were searching for the Blood Phoenix, but only the eldest prince was not in a hurry to look for it.”

Xiao Jinyan already knew it was the Crown Prince who had sent the assassin; therefore, he wasn’t surprised, only that without evidence, the father Emperor would only believe proof, or he wouldn’t believe what he said.

After thinking for a moment, he said, “Weichi, spread the word that I have sustained severe injuries.”

“As you command,” Weichi responded and walked out briskly.

Xiao Jinyan stood up and went to Shen Chuwei’s tent, only to see she had not yet woken up; his brows furrowed tightly.

“Where is the military doctor?

Why hasn’t she awakened yet?”

Qin Xiao replied: “To report to Your Highness, the military doctor has just been here, examined the wound, and said the poison has been resolved.”

Xiao Jinyan’s voice was somewhat heavy: “If the poison has been resolved, why has she not woken up?”

“Perhaps she is sleeping?” Qin Xiao ventured hesitantly.

Xiao Jinyan lowered his gaze to her, noting her complexion was still very pale.

He reached out to touch her forehead, finding no sign of fever.

At that moment, Shen Chuwei slowly opened her eyes, meeting his deep and clear phoenix eyes; she blinked her lovely eyes.

Seeing her eyes open, Xiao Jinyan inwardly breathed a sigh of relief, “You’re finally awake.

Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?

You can tell me.”

Shen Chuwei touched her stomach, so hungry she hardly had the strength to speak.

“Your Highness, I’m so hungry.”