Rebirth As a Fatuous and Self-indulgent Ruler

Translator: Storm in a Teacup

One was that she had killed Zhu Qingzi, who wouldn’t make any troubles in the future.

Fang Shuoyang was not interested in why or how Zhu Qingzi died, but he was surprised that Ying Feng did not inform him of the news.

In other words, Zhu Qingzi might be killed by Tianxiang Zi or her people, but Ying Feng, who had always been with her, did not know about this.

Tianxiang Zi could not be underestimated!

In addition, Tianxiang Zi revealed that she had placed a few spies in the palace. On Emperor Zhou’s birthday, she would assassinate him, so she asked Fang Shuoyang to work with her.

Fang Shuoyang didn’t know what to say.

In the end, Fang Shuoyang said that he would think about it.

“Brother Shi, what do you think?” Fang Shuoyang asked.

Although Long Xiaoyuan had left, Fang Shuoyang knew about the crazy plan that they were conceiving.

However, Xiu You was kept out of it.

It’s a matter of great importance. If Xiu You followed them to the border as well, they were afraid that he could not act and might expose them. They intended to kill Emperor Zhou, so did they intend to do it through hands of other people, but they wouldn’t do it now.

If Emperor Zhou died, the Eastern Darkness would be in chaos, which was not good for them.

What Fang Shuoyang wanted to take over was a stable court, not a chaotic one.

Shi Qingzhou squinted. “You and Huhe Huangcheng will set off for the border after Emperor Zhou’s birthday. From the looks of it, Emperor Zhou has no intention of letting Zhou Suye go along. Although we have a plan, it is not safe. We might use the birthday.”

“But…” Fang Shuoyang was worried, “Tianxiang Zi intends to kill him…”

Shi Qingzhou looked at Fang Shuoyang and suddenly said, “The reason Tianxiang Zi came to us was to take revenge. She has a grudge with the royal family of the Eastern Darkness, and she had been doing things to harm them. But think about it, if Emperor Zhou was assassinated on his birthday, who would benefit from it?”

Fang Shuoyang was taken aback for a moment, and then he started to think carefully with Shi Qingzhou’s reminder.

After a short while, Fang Shuoyang gasped. “Northern Barbarians?”

Shi Qingzhou said lightly, “We suspected that both the Eastern Darkness and Northern Barbarians were involved in the appearance of the evil things. Later, we suspected that the evil things had something to do with Tianxiang Zi. For this reason, Ying Feng was sent over. If our suspicions were right, and if the Eastern Darkness was involved in it, but it was just a part of it… Then, what do you think is the connection between Tianxiang Zi and Northern Barbarians? After all, Tianxiang Zi had a grudge against the Eastern Darkness.”

Fang Shuoyang suddenly felt cold sweat on his forehead.

“Tianxiang Zi… She may be from Northern Barbarians. Huhe Huangcheng showed his interest in Xiu You, and he might know about Xiu You from Tianxiang Zi! He came to the Eastern Darkness in this way, which could be explained that he was bold and sincere, not caring about being held as a hostage. However, it could be explained that he has a card up his sleeve, which bolsters his confidence!”

Shi Qingzhou nodded and said curtly. “That’s right.”

“What about Zhu Qingzi?” Fang Shuoyang murmured. “Zhu Qingzi and Tianxiang Zi are sisters. Tianxiang Zi used to say they had different ideas…Big Brother Shi, do you think Zhu Qingzi is really dead?”

“She must be dead. Tianxiang Zi doesn’t have to lie to us. However, I don’t know why she died.”

Fang Shuoyang fell silent.

Shi Qingzhou said lightly, “From now on, we have to stay on high alert to guard against Tianxiang Zi. In addition, I’m thinking if we should take a risky move.”

Fang Shuoyang was stunned. “What do you mean?”

“Tell Emperor Zhou about Tianxiang Zi and let him be on guard. Let’s watch the show.”

Fang Shuoyang was stunned again.

Shi Qingzhou said slowly, “I’m not sure if Emperor Zhou knows about Tianxiang Zi or not. It is very possible that Emperor Zhou did not know about her before, but if Tianxiang Zi is related to Northern Barbarians, he might find out sooner or later… For example, if Tianxiang Zi’s assassination fails. Or Huhe Huangcheng has another plot, and the birthday assassination is just a cover.”

Fang Shuoyang racked his brains. He thought a lot but his mind was in a whirl.

However, Fang Shuoyang knew that at this moment, he should be the last person to be flustered.

After a long time, Fang Shuoyang said softly, “Brother Shi, when do you think I should go see Emperor Zhou?”

“The earlier, the better. Do it now.”

Fang Shuoyang took a deep breath. “Okay.”

“But you have to go secretly, and you can’t let anyone find out. You disguise yourself before you go.”

“Okay.” Fang Shuoyang clenched his fists.

“Now, let’s think of what you should say to him.”

Two hours later, Fang Shuoyang disguised as a guard and entered the palace.

However, he showed his prince’s waist token. The guard was shocked, about to salute, but Fang Shuoyang hurriedly said, “Don’t salute. I come to see my father for an important matter, but no one should know about it.”

The guard felt something big had happened and he just let him go.

Fang Shuoyang walked all the way to the palace and saw Emperor Zhou, who was working late at night.

Emperor Zhou was shocked when he saw Fang Shuoyang in disguise. “Shuoyang, why do you dress like this?”

Fang Shuoyang knelt down abruptly. “Father, I’m guilty.”

Emperor Zhou squinted slightly. “What’s going on?”

“Father, do you know about Qinghuo Master?” Fang Shuoyang asked anxiously.

Emperor Zhou was slightly taken aback, nodding. “I know that he’s a master in martial arts. What’s the matter?”

“Father, he saved my mother when she gave birth to me…”

Fang Shuoyang told him how he was related to the master without holding back any details, and then he mentioned Tianxiang Zi.

He also told him that Tianxiang Zi showed up around him, saying that Tianxiang Zi came to him with the excuse of helping a deceased friend’s son. “Father, Tianxiang Zi is the apprentice of Qinghuo Master, and she came to me saying that she was helping me. But at that time, I didn’t want to return to the royal family. I came to the Eastern Darkness only to find out about my background. I didn’t want to be a prince. I’ve been in ganghood for so many years, and I’ve got used to it. Therefore, I put on guard against Tianxiang Zi. However, later on, you know that I encountered assassinations several times. The most dangerous one was that my lover, Xiu You, was almost killed. It was Tianxiang Zi who saved him. At that time, I also met Zhu Qingzi, but I  didn’t know that Zhu Qingzi was an assassin. I only knew that Tianxiang Zi and Zhu Qingzi started fighting. Afterwards, Zhu Qingzi ran away. Tianxiang Zi told me that although they were sisters, they were not on good terms. In fact, Zhu Qingzi even wanted to kill her. At the time, although I was grateful to Tianxiang Zi for saving Xiu You, I was not interested in her private affairs. After that, Tianxiang Zi disappeared. Later, I found out that Zhu Qingzi was an assassin, but Tianxiang Zi had disappeared. Although she was Zhu qingzi’s sister, they were enemies! I’m guilty! I didn’t mention her to you because I’m grateful to her for saving me a few times and even saving my lover. But today…today…”

Fang Shuoyang’s face was full of grief and indignation. ” Father, I’m guilty!”

Emperor Zhou had a grim look on his face. “Today, Tianxiang Zi appeared, right?”

“Yes! Tianxiang Zi appeared…and actually…”

Fang Shuoyang told him about the two purposes with which Tianxiang Zi’ appeared today!

“Father, she told me that she had killed Zhu Qingzi, but I don’t know if it is true or not. Tianxiang Zi told me that. That woman is horrible! She actually intends to murder you on your birthday! She even said that she had spies in the palace! Father! I have actually befriended such a person and even hid her from you… Father, please punish me! I’m guilty of a crime for which even death cannot atone!”

Fang Shuoyang knelt down and kowtowed, pleading for forgiveness.

Emperor Zhou looked at the person kneeling before the table, his eyes flickering. In the end, there was cold anger in his eyes.

However, he was not very angry at Fang Shuoyang.

Obviously, Emperor Zhou didn’t completely believe Fang Shuoyang’s words, but… he believed him at least eighty percent.

Besides, someone had the nerve to kill him! Damn it! How dare!

There were her spies in the palace? Emperor Zhou’s eyes turned cold.