The Fake Heiress Turns Out to Be a True Tycoon! novel Chapter 1062

Chapter 1062: Chapter 1062: Presiding Over Her Coming-of-Age Ceremony

Scarlett Jennings just stood there, watching the person approach step by step.

Until Hudson Phoenix’s voice came quietly, with a warning, "In front of Your Majesty, won’t you kneel?"

Scarlett gave him a glance, did not speak, and then heard the King’s deep voice in front, only saying,

"She doesn’t need to kneel."

After pausing for a moment, as if in addition, he said,

"The person chosen by the Phoenix, sharing the same respect as me, does not need to kneel."

The four words "sharing the same respect" from the Emperor’s mouth felt like a storm was unleashed in everyone’s hearts.

The weight of such words from the Emperor’s mouth was not lost on the guests present; they were all astute and could not help but be shocked.

Even though most people had determined earlier that Lily Phoenix was the true Heaven’s Chosen Daughter, being acknowledged by the Emperor carried a different significance.

Lady Phoenix’s heart was pounding heavily, both excited and anxious.

Excited about the meaning behind His Majesty’s words, yet anxious about the Phoenix Family’s previous treatment of Lily Phoenix.

Compared to the entire Phoenix Family, Edith Phoenix felt as if her heart was bleeding with hatred.

What she had waited for so long for seemed to be snatched away in that moment.

She was unwilling to accept it.

She wanted to say something more, but as soon as she opened her mouth, Samuel Chalmers’s voice rang out bluntly,

"Noisy."

Immediately, a Palace Attendant quickly stepped forward, one grasping her hands, another covering her mouth, swiftly taking her away.

Watching this scene, despite her heartache, Lady Phoenix dared not plead for mercy.

Once Samuel Chalmers signaled everyone to rise, he simply explained the purpose of the Emperor’s presence,

"In the Heavenly Origin Kingdom, the appearance of a Phoenix, attracting all birds to court it, such an auspicious omen, I naturally had to come."

The presence of the Phoenix, attracting all birds, took less than a cup of tea’s time, yet no one believed the Emperor in the Royal Palace rushed over upon hearing the news.

But since His Majesty said so, they had no choice but to believe it.

Hudson Phoenix quickly composed himself and immediately stepped forward, respectfully saying,

"Your Majesty is wise; the auspicious sign of the birds courting the Phoenix was due to my daughter Lily Phoenix’s prayers. Having Your Majesty personally appear is my daughter’s and the Phoenix Family’s blessing."

Samuel Chalmers had already discreetly gathered information regarding the Phoenix residence a few days in advance, and now he just gave a slow glance and then spoke,

"I heard today is Miss Phoenix’s Coming of Age Ceremony, but it seems like it hasn’t been completed?"

Upon hearing this, Hudson Phoenix was unsure of the Emperor’s intentions and was contemplating how to explain when Samuel Chalmers continued,

"Since I’ve come, let me preside over Miss Phoenix’s Coming of Age Ceremony today."

These words caused an uproar among the guests once more, believing that the young Emperor’s presence was already a gesture of honor, but they did not expect him to personally preside over the ceremony because the Phoenix Family’s young lady could summon the Phoenix?

However, someone in the past also managed to call forth a response from a Phoenix, albeit a smaller commotion, and no Imperial attention.

Now it appeared more like... it was directed toward Lily Phoenix specifically?

The guests couldn’t figure it out and dared not speculate about the Emperor’s intentions, choosing only to express their anticipation.

As for Edith Phoenix, who should have participated in the ceremony alongside Lily Phoenix, no one dared to bring her up again.

Thus, at Samuel Chalmers’s command, the previously chaotic scene quickly returned to normal, and because of the Emperor’s presence, some noble families who hadn’t planned to come immediately rushed over, including Prime Minister Yuan’s wife.

Scarlett Jennings knew how much Lily Phoenix valued the Coming of Age Ceremony and had initially intended to let her return to her body to complete it, but Lily Phoenix declined,

"His Majesty offered to host the ceremony because of you."

She had already noticed that this Emperor seemed to treat Scarlett differently.

Scarlett obviously knew him, although how they knew each other was unimportant now.

More importantly,

"You are me, and watching you is like experiencing the ceremony myself."

She had already publicly declared her identity in front of all the guests, so the ceremony was no longer that crucial.

Hearing Lily Phoenix’s words, Scarlett Jennings no longer insisted.

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