The Yellow-Haired Villain in Soaring Phoenix’s Novels Also Desires Happiness - Chapter 249



27. Luckily, I’m quick to act

“Someone… wants to kill me?”

In the howling cold wind, Mu En’s heart suddenly constricted; that indistinct voice felt like an omen before disaster, instantly casting a dim shadow over his heart.

But when he turned back, he found that Lawrence had already walked far away, and the words just now seemed like a mere illusion.

“Was that… a warning for me, or…”

Mu En squinted, thinking of Lawrence’s identity, and a multitude of speculations flooded his mind.

Unfortunately, speculation is just speculation; with the current lack of information, it’s hard to analyze anything based solely on the fact that someone wants to kill him.

However, given the recent developments, Mu En could still vaguely grasp a thread of the situation’s trajectory.

Watching Lawrence’s retreating figure, the corners of Mu En’s mouth curled up slightly as he chuckled:

“Ha, some people can’t sit still anymore, can they?”

……

“I am Mu En Campbell.”

After rounding the corner, Mu En faced two towering knight guards, their axes crossed to block the door, and spoke softly:

“Please inform them of my arrival.”

“……”

After a brief silence, a cold gaze finally fell upon Mu En from the gaps in the armor, like the deep sound of war drums echoing from that metallic canister:

“Please wait a moment, Your Majesty is receiving guests.”

“Alright.”

Without questioning why he needed to wait, Mu En stood at the door, patiently waiting.

About half an hour later, the large door slowly opened, and a figure stepped out.

It was a middle-aged man who appeared quite refined, dressed in a somewhat ill-fitting gentleman’s suit. He looked relatively young, but his temples were slightly graying.

Upon seeing Mu En, he seemed not at all surprised by his presence, smiling as he nodded in acknowledgment, “Young Master Campbell, please go in. His Majesty is waiting.”

This man…

Seemed somewhat familiar.

Mu En gazed deeply at the man, feeling a vague impression in his memory.

He didn’t dwell on it, as this was not the time for such thoughts.

He also nodded slightly to the man and then walked into the room.

His eyes blurred for a moment, and after adjusting to the slightly bright light in the room, he saw the imposing figure seated in the large chair directly opposite him, wearing a crown.

The highest authority of the Leopold Empire, the Emperor, Audric III.

“Your Majesty.”

Mu En quickly bowed respectfully, placing a hand on his chest.

“The eldest son of the Campbell family, Mu En Campbell, has come at your summons.”

Silence.

Audric seemed to be asleep, not responding.

But Mu En did not dare to raise his head casually; he merely counted his heartbeats, quietly waiting.

At this moment, the air felt as if it had solidified, and Mu En could only hear his own slightly heavy breathing.

“You’re here, huh, kid from the Campbell family.”

Finally, Mu En heard the esteemed Emperor speak. His voice was not deep, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority that was hard to defy.

“Look up.”

“Yes.”

Mu En raised his head but did not dare to meet the gaze directly; he kept his eyes straight ahead, stealing glances from the corner of his vision.

It was then that he realized the Emperor was taller than he had imagined, resting his chin on his hand, appearing drowsy, yet the pressure he exuded was like a mountain, making it hard to breathe.

It was hard to imagine that he could have a daughter with a somewhat petite figure like Celicia.

Could it be that this Emperor also had a fondness for lolis…

The original book describes this emperor very little, so Mu En can only think about it randomly.

But thinking aside, Mu En did not show the slightest hint, only continuing to hold his breath, waiting for the emperor’s next words.

“Come here.”

The drowsy Audric suddenly reached out his hand towards Mu En.

Mu En was taken aback for a moment but obediently walked over.

Audric raised his hand and patted Mu En on the shoulder.

“The last time I saw you, you were probably not even half as tall as you are now. It’s been a few years, and you’ve grown so much. With that face of yours, now that it’s matured, you really look like that old fellow Long En. I suppose just by your appearance, you could charm quite a few young girls.”

“Your Majesty is still as wise and mighty as ever,” Mu En flattered.

“Ha, your mouth wasn’t so clever last time.”

Audric III’s deep gaze, like an endless valley, scrutinized Mu En, as if he wanted to see through him completely. It wasn’t until Mu En felt a bit of a prickling sensation on his scalp that Audric slowly withdrew his gaze, returning to his drowsy demeanor.

Just as Mu En was about to breathe a sigh of relief, he suddenly said, “How about the chocolate?”

“Cough… cough, what?”

Mu En nearly choked.

“That chocolate, was it really made by someone you ordered, Your Majesty?”

“Not me.”

Audric III replied, “But I allowed it. Naturally, nothing that leaves my palace can escape my eyes.”

“Allowed?”

Mu En was dumbfounded.

Is there really someone who would set up their own daughter like this?

“Too much has happened recently. Some people cannot accept the current outcome and want to think of some crooked ideas.”

Audric smiled coldly, the arrogance at the corner of his mouth surprisingly resembling Celicia when she was angry:

“So, I just went along with it, letting them completely lose hope.”

“So… did Your Majesty achieve your goal?”

“……”

Audric III looked at Mu En, half-smiling, half-serious:

“Although I don’t know the details, I suppose you saw her show her only weakness, didn’t you?”

“Uh…”

Mu En smiled awkwardly,

“Celicia was also extremely beautiful at that time.”

“Haha, with Celicia’s temperament, for you to see that embarrassing side of her and still be standing here alive in front of me, isn’t that the best outcome?”

“……”

Damn.

So not only did you deceive your daughter, but you also deceived me, right?

Mu En’s lips twitched fiercely, feeling a bit annoyed.

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But soon, this annoyance transformed into a small sense of pride.

Fortunately, although the outcome was humiliating, the process was at least beautiful.

Even though I was schemed against, this time I didn’t actually lose out.

However, Mu En finally saw clearly the hidden tides behind this “accident”…

It was quite simple.

Once the news of my engagement ceremony with Selisia was announced a few months later, those who were unwilling to see the Campbell family allied with the royal family naturally took action.

And this engagement was personally arranged by His Majesty, making it nearly impossible for others to change.

But there was one person’s will that could shake this engagement.

That was Selisia herself.

As the most famous princess in the country, the pure white witch admired and yearned for by countless people, she represented a tremendous influence in public opinion.

Moreover, she was not just a pretty face; her terrifying talent and the qualities she displayed in various aspects had led many to predict that she might become the youngest crowned powerhouse in the empire.

The will of such a person, who embodied both strength and status, could not be ignored—neither by the public nor by His Majesty.

Thus, just like the original storyline, when the original host’s plans failed and were discovered by Ariel, with the push from those with ulterior motives, it quickly turned into a tidal wave that even the Campbell family could not stop.

The tragic end of the original host was largely related to those hidden figures behind the scenes.

This time was no different; their thoughts were very simple: to make Selisia… detest Mu En Campbell and clearly express her opposition to this engagement.

Ideally, it would be best if she took the initiative to kill Mu En Campbell.

In that case, let alone an alliance, it wouldn’t be impossible for the Campbell family and the royal family to become bitter enemies.

To this end, they even resorted to such urgent measures, seizing the opportunity while the attention of all parties had not yet shifted from the previous major event, ensuring everything went smoothly.

Thus, under the cold gaze of Aldrich, that special box of chocolates was delivered at the right time, right in front of Selisia and Mu En.

But everything has its surprises.

Those scheming individuals probably never could have imagined…

That, by some twist of fate, a certain pig could burrow into the cabbage so quickly.

Although it had not yet reached the point of uprooting the entire cabbage, that long-frozen layer of ice had certainly begun to thaw, hadn’t it?