As dawn broke in the eastern sky, the pale golden morning light refracted and spilled through layers of clouds, creating a dazzling spectacle. The clouds resembled a brocade of crimson silk, a breathtaking sight.

A black phoenix, trailing long tail feathers, soared gracefully in the picturesque sky. The pale golden sunlight shone on it, making its black feathers shine and giving it an extraordinary appearance.

"This...is a phoenix?" The magpie pointed uncertainly at the black phoenix in the sky.

"It is said that the phoenix belongs to the fire element and usually has golden fire feathers, so why is this one black? Is it a fake?" Ji Fengming was habitually sarcastic and his words were always witty and offensive.

Ji Fengyao glanced at it briefly and then pursed her lips thoughtfully.

She felt Shang Xiye watching her from beside her.

Their eyes met, and they instantly felt a connection. The young bandit's phoenix eyes lit up with joy: "Your Highness noticed too?"

"This scene seems to be deliberately orchestrated," Shang Xiye said calmly, his questioning gaze seeming to ask, "Little wife, am I right or wrong?"

And there was also a hint of seeking a reward.

Ji Fengyao leaned against him affectionately, smiling brightly, and said, "Yes, it's just a large-scale illusion. If I'm willing to use this spiritual energy, I can do three or four in a day!"

“But that black phoenix is ​​not formed from spiritual power.” Black Owl looked cautiously at the sky: “I heard that a few days ago, the King of Di Kingdom once told the emperor in front of all the civil and military officials that if there were any strange phenomena in the capital within three days, Little Yao’er, you would be the chosen empress. I’m afraid this phenomenon is a means for the King of Di Kingdom to deliberately target you.”

Xi Que's lips twitched, and she rolled her eyes, saying, "That dog emperor is already so old, he must be tired of living, daring to marry my young lady?"

Ji Fengyao: "..."

This girl really does stab people in the heart every day;

What does "dare to marry my young lady" mean? Is she really that scary?

Shang Xiye silently clenched his wife's soft little hand and sighed softly, "In the end, he still chose someone else and wanted to take this step with me."

"That's good. Leaving the capital like this will truly sever all ties." Hei Xiao gently patted Shang Xiye's shoulder and whispered, "Sleep. Since what's meant to happen will happen, just focus on your current path. When trouble comes, we'll deal with it."

What do you mean by "you..."?

Ji Fengming looked at Shang Xiye with a bewildered expression, then at Hei Xiao. Seeing Hei Xiao turn around and go back to the side courtyard, he hurriedly said, "Ah, right, brother-in-law, Xiao Chen is right. Everyone should wash up and go to bed. Go do whatever you need to do."

As soon as he finished speaking, the others followed Black Owl back to his room in the side courtyard.

It looks just like a foxtail grass being pulled along by a pole.

Ji Fengyao waved her hand dismissively and said, "Alright, everyone disperse and go back to your rooms to catch up on some sleep. Once we're well-rested, we'll have the strength to deal with those dogs that want to rush up and bite us. If they want to cause trouble, then this time we'll make a huge scene with them!"

"Alright, Miss!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

The magpie and the white dew responded immediately, their voices loud and clear, their spirits high.

Shang Xiye nodded to Wuying and Wuhen.

Wuying and Wuhen clasped their hands in greeting and said, "Yes, Your Highness!"

Meanwhile, Shang Xiye, Ji Fengyao, and the others went back to catch up on their sleep.

Inside the palace, in the imperial court.

Those civil and military officials who had just arrived and those who had not yet arrived all craned their necks to the east, staring dumbfounded at this "natural phenomenon." In their minds, the "magic trick" and words that Dikanlong had performed in court three days earlier all came to mind.