On the stargazing platform of Chu Palace, Chu Zhenyun looked at the south from afar, his expression was solemn, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

Fifty miles away from the south of the city, the red flames are blazing in the sky, and the sky above the sycamore forest is crimson. In the flames, two hovering bird shadows can be faintly seen, Hongqian, Linhou, turtle body, dragon pattern......

The nine-tailed feather feathers are fluttering and swaying, and the phoenix mirror is open, containing divine light, like the eyes of heaven.

Even if you haven't experienced it in person, the portrait of the phoenix has been handed down since ancient times. And Chu took the phoenix as a totem, and at this time witnessed the birth of the divine bird, and the whole country of Chu should be jubilant.

Chu Zhenyun was deep in the palace, and he could also hear the sound of celebration in the city, and at this moment, a phoenix and a phoenix fluttered their wings and flew high, swirling upward, and after draining a flame vortex into the sky, they disappeared into it in an instant.

As soon as the phoenix left, the Southern Wilderness became silent again, Chu Zhenyun turned his head and asked Xigong beside him: "Guixi, what do you think about this matter?"

"The phoenix is coming, the sky is auspicious, and my great Chu will be prosperous. I think it is the recent marriage that has strengthened our country's national fortunes, and the heavens are grateful to descend this auspicious scene. ”

After his father-in-law answered, Chu Zhenyun smiled, and he said, "You, you're still auspicious." Could it be that you have forgotten the scene sixteen years ago?"

When Gonggong Xi heard this, he was stunned suddenly, and suddenly fell silent.

There was silence for about a minute and a half before he replied, "Yesterday's disaster was caused by manpower. said that the phoenix is also a fake phoenix. Since the founding of the country, the sycamore forest has the name of the holy land, and the sycamore perched on the phoenix should not be a disaster. ”

"Yes, I guess I'm thinking too much. Chu Zhenyun shook his head and stopped talking.

At this time, Gonggong Xi raised his head again and asked, "That matter, hasn't Your Majesty let go of it?"

“......”

Suddenly, hearing what Father-in-law Xi said, Chu Zhenyun's face instantly became gloomy. After feeling the coldness that burst out of Chu Zhenyun's body, Gonggong Xi suddenly fell to the ground and kowtowed: "The old slave should die, he shouldn't say these superfluous words." I hope Your Majesty will forgive your sins. ”

"Forget it, get up. It was also when he mentioned the matter first, which attracted the question of Father-in-law Xi, Chu Zhenyun waved his hand and asked, "What is the situation in Tian'er recently?"

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's words have been in retreat in the mansion. A few days ago, I went to Linglong Pavilion, but what happened to the old slave has not yet found out. But there is news that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has a very close relationship with the exquisite goddess. ”

"I also heard Yunhai say about this, it was he who took Tian'er to Linglong Pavilion, and it is said that he also won the favor of the heavenly girl with a piano sound, and this talent is not much worse than his mother. Saying that, Chu Zhenyun fell into some kind of reminiscence again.

Obviously said that he would not mention it again, but the master was good, and he actually remembered it to himself. Father-in-law Xi was helpless, but he didn't dare to disturb.

At this moment, a guard announced: "Report! His Royal Highness the Great Prince has arrived at the stargazing platform and is waiting for His Majesty to receive him." ”

"Huh?" After waking up, Chu Zhenyun said, "Let him come over." ”

After the guards left, after a while, Chu Yunhai came in, and he saluted: "Erchen has seen his father!"

"Well, no need to be polite. Is there something important for the emperor to come to see me at this time?" arranged a seat for Chu Yunhai, and Chu Zhenyun got straight to the point and asked the reason.

Chu Yunhai pondered for a moment, and then replied, "The child was already resting, but he was awakened by the sound of the phoenix in the south. Such a vision has not happened since the founding of the country, and I am afraid that there will be chaos, so I came to consult with my father. ”

"You have a heart. Chu Zhenyun nodded, and then said: "Regarding the boundary of the Wutong Forest, the first emperor had already paid attention to it, but after exploring for a hundred years, he didn't find anything, and then it was gone. It is rumored that the remnants of the phoenix inhabit the sycamore forest, whether it is true or not, but it is unknown. I guess someone strayed into it, and I don't know what it triggered. I've sent out scouts, and I'm sure word will come back soon. ”

As he spoke, a carrier pigeon had landed on the stargazing platform.

Gonggong Xi took the letter and handed it over to Chu Zhenyun.

"I only met two frightened wind-chasing horses on the periphery......" Chu Zhenyun rubbed his eyebrows and said to Xigong: "Guixi, go and find out, whose house are the wind-chasing horses scattered in Chudu." ”

"Yes!"

Gonggong Xi took the order and left, and when he left, Chu Zhenyun said again: "Let Guixi investigate this matter, according to the beginning of the test, there are only about twenty days left, and the emperor must not insult the prestige of my royal family." If it's all right, step aside. ”

"Remember, child!" Chu Yunhai saluted, just turned around, and suddenly turned back and asked: "The child still has something unclear, I don't know if the father can solve the child's doubts." ”

"Huh?"

Seeing Chu Yunhai's serious face and slightly surprised, Chu Zhenyun said: "The emperor said, I will listen to what is going on first." ”

"A mystery from sixteen years ago. Chu Yunhai spoke very slowly, and when he said this, his eyes never left Chu Zhenyun.

But Chu Zhenyun didn't show a trace of abnormality, he smiled: "Sixteen years ago? That emperor was only nine years old, why, someone stole your toys and wanted your father to help you solve the case?"

“......”

The calmer Chu Zhenyun became, the more it proved that there was something in his heart, especially when he diverted the topic from afar. After thinking about it, Chu Yunhai replied, "It's about Concubine Xia's mother." ”

"Concubine Xia?" Chu Zhenyun frowned, and couldn't help asking, "Concubine Xia died of dystocia, what is worth paying attention to?"

Although he didn't show it, Chu Yunhai still felt the other party's mood swings, and he smiled bitterly: "It's not that I am entrusted by Brother Tian, otherwise, how could I take on such a drudgery." ”

"Oh my God..."

Chu Zhenyun subconsciously summoned Chu Tian's nickname, which surprised Chu Yunhai from the side. He continued what he had just said and said, "Father, does the Emperor know that the Peiyuan soup that Brother Tian has taken since he was a child is actually a dose of chronic poison......

"What!" Hearing what Chu Yunhai said, Chu Zhenyun immediately changed color, and he said sharply: "Are you telling the truth?"

"How dare the child deceive his father, and besides, this matter is still told by Brother Tian himself. Later, I visited all the pharmacists and proved that what Heavenly Brother said was true. Brother Tian also suspected that the death of his mother and concubine might also have hidden secrets. But the pharmacist who dispensed medicine to Brother Tian back then, I couldn't find out anyway. Even the palace maids and guards who served Concubine Xia have disappeared one by one over the years. ”

Sighing lightly, Chu Yunhai looked at Chu Zhenyun again and said, "Back then, my father loved Concubine Xia, and the harem knew it. I think my father should have some clue about this. ”

Chu Zhenyun fell into a state of contemplation, and after a long time, he said: "You don't have to worry about this matter, if what you say is true, I will definitely give Tian'er an explanation." ”

"Since my father is willing to take care of it, I, as my brother, can rest assured. Chu Yunhai smiled a little, and then resigned: "That child won't disturb his father, and he will retire here." ”

Since Chu Yunhai left, Chu Zhenyun has maintained his original posture and has not moved, and it was still the time of the last dynasty, and he stood up only after being reminded by the guards.

Not long after Chu Zhenyun stepped off the stargazing platform, the objects in the attic immediately turned into ashes, and the palace maids and guards among them were stunned one by one, their mouths were wide open, and they could stuff a salted duck egg......

Regarding the inside story sixteen years ago, Chu Tian wanted to know, but he didn't expect Chu Yunhai to do so hard. But at this moment, his entire attention was on his surroundings, and he had no time to pay attention to what was happening in the palace.

It is a green bamboo forest, surrounded by white mist, and the visibility is less than 10 meters. Looking up, it was also white, and there was no dome on it.

Deep in the bamboo forest, there is no difference from the feeling of the outside world. It's just that I'm surrounded by the smoke cloud, and I can't even tell the direction.

I remember that after the Phoenix God appeared, it did open a vortex-like portal in the sky, and then, under the action of a secret force, he and Linglong were sucked in.

When I stepped on the ground again, what appeared in front of me was this misty green bamboo forest, but after watching for a long time, I couldn't feel the slightest bit of desolation.

"Is this really the Phoenix Secret Realm?" Chu Tian couldn't help but ask Linglong beside him.

Linglong didn't say anything, and frowned, and after a while, she said with uncertainty: "It should be, after all, it was the Phoenix Remnant Spirit who brought us here." ”

“......”

Listening to Linglong's weak tone, Chu Tian smiled bitterly, and he asked, "Doesn't my sister know about this place either?"

Linglong nodded: "This ancient place should have been abandoned for thousands of years. During this period, no one set foot in it, so how can I know the inside story. ”

Since the day they met, Linglong has shown her ardent desire for this Phoenix Secret Realm, and she thought that women were very familiar with this place. Who would have thought that the other party would break in with his enthusiasm. Thinking of this, Chu Tian wanted to cry without tears.

After his mood calmed down a little, Chu Tian said again: "In this way, my sister doesn't even know how to get out......

But contrary to Chu Tian's expectations, Linglong actually shook her head.

"If this is the Phoenix Secret Realm, there must be a Phoenix Temple, as long as you find the temple, you can use the magic circle in it to break away. ”

"Phoenix Temple..."

Seeing that Linglong was not ignorant of the Phoenix Secret Realm, Chu Tian breathed a sigh of relief. With a faint sigh, he said, "Since that's the case, let's go, let's find the Phoenix Temple first." ”

But there was white fog all around, and the direction was difficult to find, seeing the man striding forward, Linglong wondered: "Does my brother know the way?"

"Naturally, I don't know. Chu Tian shook his head, but his footsteps never stopped.

Seeing that Chu Tian was about to disappear from her sight, Linglong immediately followed, and she caught up with Chu Tian and said, "I don't know, why do you walk around, what should you do if you fall into a trap?"

Chu Tian stopped and asked rhetorically, "What does that sister have in mind?"

Hearing this, Linglong was silent.

At this moment, Chu Tian continued what he had just said: "Isn't this coming, just wait in place, and the road will not appear out of thin air." Walking around, you may get something out of it. ”

Although it is a bit reckless, but at the moment, it seems that this is the only way. Linglong didn't say anything more, and kept up with Chu Tian's pace.