47: Chapter 47 The Empress's Sleepless Night, Her Heart in Turmoil

Just as Su Yun expected.

Returning to her temporary palace, Phoenix Unrivaled was restless all night, tossing and turning.

She dismissed all her attendants and sat quietly by the window alone, gazing at the bright moon in the sky, her mind a chaotic mess.

The scenes that unfolded in Hanpo Peak's great hall today replayed in her mind like a revolving lantern.

Leng Hanshuang's decisiveness and surrender.

Su Yun's responsibility and helplessness.

And that perfect 'killing three birds with one stone' plan that had stirred her heart.

Two little figures were fighting fiercely in her heart.

One wore a bright yellow imperial robe, her face full of majesty and rationality.

"Phoenix Unrivaled! Have you gone mad? How can you even think of betraying Lin Aotian?"

"Although he has his flaws, he did help you ascend to the throne, and he's the man you've loved for many years!"

"You already promised to help Frost conceal it today, which is already a betrayal! Now you even want to... want to seduce that boy named Lin Chen? Have you no shame left?!"

The other figure was dressed in red, seductive and enchanting, her eyes filled with desire and ambition.

"Hehe... Shame? How much is shame worth?"

"Lin Aotian? He's far away in the Upper Realm now, surrounded by beauties. He probably forgot about you long ago! And you're still here, guarding that ridiculous loyalty for him?"

"Don't be silly! Women should live for themselves!"

"That boy named Lin Chen has extraordinary talent, a special Physique, and he's a responsible man. Most importantly, he needs your help right now!"

"As long as you help him resolve the cold poison in his body, he'll be yours! By then, you'll not only gain the allegiance of an unparalleled Prodigy, but you can also rescue Frost from that 'cage' in the process!"

"This is a surefire deal! What are you still hesitating for?!"

"But... but he's Frost's man! How can I make a move on my good sister's man?" The rational figure was still making a final struggle.

"Hmph!"

The figure of desire scoffed disdainfully.

"What do you mean Frost's man? They're not married, and they have no official status. To put it bluntly, he's just a temporary 'antidote'."

"You're going to help Frost get free! You're doing a good deed! Once Lin Chen's cold poison is resolved, won't Frost be free?"

"Then you can take Lin Chen under your wing, give him status, give him position. Wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?"

"This..."

The rational figure was rendered speechless.

Yes... that seems to make sense.

I'm helping Frost!

I'm rescuing her from an awkward situation!

Once I 'cure' Lin Chen, they won't have to suffer the torment of the full moon night anymore.

And they won't be bound by that abnormal relationship either.

By then, Frost will be free. Whether she continues to wait for Lin Aotian or starts a new life will be her own choice.

And I will also gain a powerful assistant with unlimited potential.

This... this is simply immeasurable Karma!

The more Phoenix Unrivaled thought about it, the more she felt her plan was flawless, filled with a sense of 'justice' and 'mission'.

The unease and guilt caused by 'betrayal' were gradually replaced by a strong excitement and anticipation under this self-hypnosis.

Good!

This is what I'll do!

Having made up her mind, Phoenix Unrivaled's eyes once again regained their brilliance, as if she was strategizing and winning battles from a thousand miles away.

However, this matter couldn't be rushed.

Although that Lin Chen seemed honest and simple, for him to captivate even Frost, he was definitely not someone to be underestimated.

She had to proceed step by step.

First, she needed to find an opportunity to talk to him alone.

To gauge his reaction and see his attitude towards her 'proposal'.

Second, and most importantly.

How could she conduct the 'treatment' with him without arousing Frost's suspicion?

After all, the process of 'transferring' cold poison required... Yin and Yang union.

This wasn't something that could be accomplished by having tea and chatting.

She couldn't possibly sneak into his room every time, could she?

If Frost caught them, the situation would be extremely awkward.

Phoenix Unrivaled's brows furrowed tightly as she began to ponder a foolproof plan.

...

Meanwhile, at Mysterious Maiden Sect, Xiuyun Peak.

"Confess honestly! Since when did your relationship with the Sect Master become so good?"

"And here I was, foolishly helping you go to Hanpo Peak to get him back!"

"I can't believe you two were already... secretly together!"

The more she spoke, the more aggrieved she felt, and she couldn't help but gently bite his chest.

"Hiss..." Su Yun gasped, but a look of enjoyment appeared on his face.

"The Sect Master and I are completely innocent. We were merely discussing Cultivation Technique and exchanging Cultivation insights."

"Bah!" Lin Rou spat, "Go tell that to the ghosts!"

"Discussing Cultivation Technique? Discussing it all the way to the bed?"

"Don't think I don't know how overbearing your Cultivation Technique is! The Sect Master must be completely captivated by you now, too, right?"

Thinking of the usually aloof Sect Master, who was so high and mighty and indifferent to her, showing the same expression as herself beneath Su Yun, Lin Rou's heart felt both sour and numb.

"So what?" Su Yun flicked her nose, smiling mischievously, "Even if she's completely captivated by me, that's my ability."

"Hmph! Smooth talker!" Although Lin Rou said this, her heart was sweet.

She just liked Su Yun's domineering and rogue charm.

"Oh right," Lin Rou suddenly said, her expression turning serious as if she remembered something, "What do you plan to do about that Phoenix Unrivaled?"

"I'm warning you, that woman is not to be underestimated. Her political maneuvering skills are far superior to mine. Don't fall into her trap."

"Don't worry." A confident glint flashed in Su Yun's eyes.

"No matter how clever she is, she's still just a woman."

"And as long as she's a woman, she has weaknesses."

"What's more, she has already voluntarily exposed her weakness to me."

Su Yun briefly recounted his 'confrontation' with Phoenix Unrivaled in the great hall today, as well as his plan, to Lin Rou.

After listening, Lin Rou's charming peach blossom eyes sparkled with brilliance.

"You little rascal! You're getting naughtier and naughtier!"

"You're even using a chain of schemes?"

"But... I like it!"

She looked at Su Yun, her eyes filled with infatuation and adoration.

This man's strength was abnormal, and his skill at manipulating people's hearts was also top-notch.

That self-proclaimed clever woman, Phoenix Unrivaled, was probably going to suffer a huge setback this time.

"So what do you plan to do next?" Lin Rou asked curiously, "Just wait for her to come to you?"

"Of course not." Su Yun's lips curved into a wicked smile.

"Just waiting is too passive."

"We need to take the initiative and add more fuel to the fire for her."

"Make her anxious with anticipation!"