Zhou Huailing was also confused. How could he have expected that the phoenix wasn't Ruxue's, but Gu Chaoyan's. He had a terrible expression on his face, but Zhou Huailing simply could not tell the truth in front of the King. He needed to defend Gu Ruxue.
After thinking for a while he said, "Who knows where Gu Chaoyan got such a thing. She is trying to show off at the Spring Hunt. I believe that she just couldn't stand it when she saw hundreds of birds flying above Ruxue's head at her Adulthood Ceremony. That is why she got such a thing today to try to exceed her.
"Gu Chaoyan is the future Princess Consort of Lord Huai rather than the unknown Elder Miss of the Gu Family. So it is much easier for her to get something special to show off.
"Father, don't be baffled about this. After the Spring Hunt, I will look into this," Zhou Huailing said confidently.
When the King heard what he said he nodded seriously. That seemed to make sense.
