Dungeon Overlord: Monster Girl Harem!
Chapter 639 - 389: Phoenix's Intelligence

Ningxin Garden.

Phoenix nervously awaited Li Nuo's return and impatiently asked, "What did Father say?"

Li Nuo shrugged and said, "He said he understood."

Phoenix looked puzzled, "Is that all?"

Li Nuo nodded, "That's all."

In his impression, nothing seemed to cause significant emotional changes in his father.

The fact that Phoenix was a Qi Country spy sounded like no small matter, especially with its impact on the Li Family, but compared to the last time when King Han and King You involved nearly half the court and most of the nobles in a dramatic "clean up the court," it was nothing.

That time, Li Nuo showed no signs of panic.

A Qi Country spy, how big a deal could it be...

No matter how tumultuous the outside world became, he always remained quietly composed, like a still pond with no ripples.

King Chun, contrary to his father, was more like a cheerful stream, carefree and spontaneous, always having endless things to say.

Li Nuo to this day couldn't understand how two people with such opposite personalities became friends.

Phoenix listened to Li Nuo's musings, smiled slightly, and said, "As for King Chun and Father, the Green Bird Society has a piece of recorded history."

"Oh?"

Li Nuo showed keen interest in this.

With an extremely long history, the Green Bird Society's existence nearly matches the inception of Daxia.

For hundreds of years, regarding Daxia, especially major and minor events in Chang'an, the Green Bird Society has detailed records.

Operating in Chang'an, they fear, and cautiously avoid, the Spiegel Bureau, a similar spy agency.

As the main power figure in Daxia's court, master of Spiegel Bureau, the Green Bird Society naturally has extremely detailed records on Minister of Justice Li Xuanjing. Phoenix, having reviewed these, could accurately guide public opinion.

She recalled for a moment and said, "According to the records of the Green Bird Society, in Zhisheng's twentieth year, the Emperor gathered several princes and some courtiers for a spring hunt outside Chang'an. During this hunt, other princes gained richly except for King Chun, who harvested nothing. Hence, Father shared his catch with King Chun. After that hunt, King Chun frequently appeared at the Ministry of Justice..."

This time, it was Li Nuo's turn to say "That's all."

Just because Father shared a bit of game with King Chun, they were treated favorably by the Li Family, which didn't seem to make sense logically.

Phoenix shook her head and explained, "Many people thought the same, but Green Bird Society analyzed deeply. King Chun's mother consort was just an ordinary palace maid, who passed away early. Growing up alone in the deep palace, the Emperor didn't think much of him. People only knew of King Han and King You, not even realizing King Chun existed..."

"Those who lacked affection from a young age often cherish emotions more deeply. At that time, Father, being the Sixt Subjects' Scholar, already had a foundation at the Ministry of Justice and received important appointments from the Emperor. Various major forces in the court vied to win him over. To him, it may have been just to avoid King Chun's embarrassment, but to a neglected prince from early on, it held a different meaning..."

"Their speculation is not without basis. According to investigations, among the palaces inhabited by various princes during childhood, it was the servants and eunuchs beside King Chun, who lived the best lives after leaving the palace. King Chun would give them money annually, and if they were bullied, King Chun Mansion would stand up for them..."

...

There's no doubt about King Chun's deep feelings.

The Green Bird Society indeed deserves recognition as the continent's number one spy agency, their professionalism earned Li Nuo's praise.

Their analysis of their subjects' personalities might be something even the individuals themselves weren't aware of.

Having mentioned King Chun, Phoenix also casually spoke of King Rui and King Gong.

Since the Dual Kings' Rebellion, it's almost certain that the next Emperor of Daxia will emerge among these three princes.

When King Rui was mentioned, Phoenix showed a slight expression of doubt, saying, "King Rui has been somewhat peculiar over the past year or so..."

Li Nuo asked, "What's peculiar?"

There were unresolved old grievances between the Li Family and King Rui.

Gu Yanran was placed in the Li Mansion by King Rui's people, and Li Nuo's assassination attempt in Chang'an was also engineered by King Rui.

Phoenix said, "Over the past year or so, King Rui rarely stepped out of the King Mansion, which differs greatly from his previous behavior. He used to love making friends widely and held several banquets each month at the King Mansion. However, in the past year or so, not a single banquet was held, and beyond the regular court meetings during the month of the Regent, he wasn't often seen in public. It's rumored that he's now absorbed in reading, even to the point of developing an eye condition..."

"This behavior is quite unusual. King Rui is much younger than King Chun and King Gong, and his ability is not as strong as King Han and King You. He was repeatedly exploited by King Gong, becoming a laughingstock in Chang'an. It's uncertain if this act is fabricated, perhaps to create a facade of being studious and alter the courtiers' and the Emperor's views of him. Yet it seems counterproductive, as many strategists from the King Rui Mansion have left over the year..."

Phoenix paused in her speech, adding, "As for King Gong, he is deeply scheming. Before King Han and King You's incidents, he never sought power. But after the Dual Kings' Rebellion, he became active in the court, maintaining close ties with the Zheng Family, Du Family, and Lu Family among the Six Great Families. Since King Han's downfall, the Wang Family has frequently connected with King Gong as well. Currently, among the three Prince Regents, King Gong's influence is the strongest..."

The Six Great Families deeply influence the court, with nearly every prince having ties to these families.