Where to go?
Chapter XIII
Seeing that the fifteenth day of the first month is coming, the matter on the seventh day still makes me feel a lingering fear. H suddenly went crazy and said something that I didn't understand at all. He made my hand completely blue. I was so angry that I scolded him. I thought he would be angry, but I didn't expect him to go off and talk to himself, leaving me in a daze.
Although what happened that day made my heart palpitate, it can't be said that it wasn't worth it. Perhaps I'm a bit of a materialistic person, but I have to admit that the letter Liu Siyan gave me is really too important. It can basically solve my biggest headache right now.
That was the strongest evidence that could prove that Mi Yuan was innocent!
The so-called letter is better described as a secret letter ordering the murder. I called Qingfeng over to let him identify the last seal. It turned out to be Prime Minister Liu's favorite disciple, Grand Secretary Wu Shilun!
I have no way to find out how this letter ended up in Liu Siyan's hands, but this letter is far too important to me. Azurepeak, who had always been expressionless, also smiled after seeing the thing in my hand. The thing that had given me such a headache for so long had finally been resolved. I really didn't know if I should say that I was lucky or unlucky. I helped Liu Siyan to put it nicely because of my personality. I said that I sympathized with her, but in fact, this kind of heart was very bad. Why should I sympathize with her?
However, I didn't expect that I wouldn't be able to help her much. Instead, she would use such an important thing to thank me. When I thought of this, I actually felt a little ashamed. After that, she treated me sincerely, but I never had a heart-to-heart with her, not even for a moment! She actually knew all this, or else she wouldn't have said those words to me in the end. I was inferior to her in this aspect, and I was so petty.
I've always been brooding over this. I hope to meet Liu Siyan again, but I can't explain why!
But I said that the world changes very quickly. Just as I was thinking of ways to meet Liu Siyan before the wedding, I heard the bad news that Miss Liu had committed suicide in her own boudoir!
Why?
Didn't you promise me to look forward? Because of Murong? H had rejected it and was unwilling to really give herself to Murong Zhan. Was he actually going to belittle his own life like this? That noble begonia was still scattered in the soil. I should have felt sorry for her, but when I heard the bad news, I only felt anger. Yes, anger!
Why did he have to do this? Was it worth it? Murong? Would H be sad?
Was death really the best solution to everything? At that moment, I was so angry that I didn't care about Little Clear Azure Peak or Shu Lei's words of comfort. My tears kept flowing down and I threw things around…
'Actually, I'm also angry at myself. Why did I have to be so pretentious? Why didn't I reach out to her that time? When did I ever treat her sincerely?'
At first, I didn't like him, but later, I looked down on him. In the end, I sympathized with him because he was superior. I…I didn't know that I was so dishonest!
Now she was gone, forever! Using such a decisive method, she didn't care how her father would face it. She was going to die alone! I'll regret for the rest of my life that I didn't respond to her sincerely-Sister!
Liu Siyan's death had caused a huge commotion in the capital!
First of all, His Majesty was furious. He did not forgive how a happy occasion had turned into a funeral.
The Crown Prince couldn't hide his disappointment. After all, he had been looking forward to a good thing happening in China, but now it was like this.
Murong Zhan's expression didn't change. It was still indifferent and cold. I really don't know what else in this world would make him want to take another look at other than the throne.
As for Murong? H--
It was these two people in front of him who had let a young girl in the prime of her life die in a short 18 years. They had forced her to her death one by one.
At Liu Siyan's funeral, I looked at Murong. H and Murong Zhan were indignant!
Murong? H looked over at me and met my fierce eyes. I saw that he was looking at me and glared at him unceremoniously. After he looked at me, he actually sighed and lowered his head!
Prime Minister Liu couldn't suppress his grief. He had lost his beloved daughter and basically offended the Second Prince. This old fox couldn't help but feel sad. I hate him too. Is my only daughter just a chess piece in his eyes? To disregard her heart and force her to marry someone she didn't love, was this what a father would do? My gaze swept across Murong Zhan and Murong? H and Prime Minister Liu. It was the three of them who killed Liu Siyan! How cruel it was to let a life as beautiful as a flower pass away so tragically…
Liu Siyan's funeral wasn't very grand. After all, the inside story wasn't very glorious. Moreover, the royal family was involved. The people who came seemed to be some of the noble ladies who were usually on good terms with Liu Siyan, or Prime Minister Liu's disciples, and then a group of royal family members. On behalf of the Emperor, the Crown Prince said some words of condolences to Prime Minister Liu, indicating that the Emperor would not blame him. Murong Zhan's face was cold. Murong Che didn't come, but Madam Qin and Madam Ru were here. Murong Cang and I naturally had to come, he couldn't persuade me. Murong Ze and Murong Xun did not come. H stood beside Murong Zhan and didn't say a word. His expression was ugly!
Even though he knew that he could not offend either the Prime Minister or the Imperial Family, he could not keep his mouth shut. Vaguely, I also heard many discussions:
"I had long said that Young Lady Liu liked Prince Rui but who knew that it would be such a result.”
"You still want to say, who doesn't know that Prince Rui is romantic, Young Lady Liu is not worth it!”
"Did you see the expressions of Prince Rui and Prince Ci today? They were extremely ugly…"
After all, death was not the end. Some people still used the sadness of the dead to tell stories and gossip. Sister Liu, you should leave quickly and go to heaven as soon as possible. Don't turn back to listen to these words. Don't turn back to look at the heartless faces of those men who used to be important in your life. Since you've gone, don't look back...
Xi-er, you're crying!"
I reached out to wipe my face. It was indeed wet." I can't help it, Fourth Brother!”
" I know, you're always so sentimental." He reached out to cover my eyes, and a hot liquid slid down his hand and onto my face!
This matter was left unsettled, and the happy event turned into a funeral. After this incident, Prime Minister Liu seemed to have aged more than ten years and was no longer the same as before. I used the thing Liu Siyan gave me to save Mi Yuan. I could have used that secret letter to dig out more information, but after analyzing it, the result was…now was not the time to completely fall out with him. "If I insist on digging deeper, Wu Shilun will definitely not be the only one who will be brought out. There are too many people involved. The situation is beyond my control. My main goal was to save Mi Yuan and clear my name. Since I had achieved my goal, I was happy to let it go. After all, Liu Siyan's death had dealt a huge blow to me, and I didn't have much experience to fight against her, at least for now.
In the blink of an eye, winter passed and spring came. The situation in Tiandu was still tense. Everyone was watching. Most importantly, they were watching the Emperor's dragon body and the ups and downs of the princes. Everyone was careful, not taking a single step forward, not wanting to say a single wrong word, because that could bring them death at any time. Furthermore, His Highness Prince Rui who was in charge of the case filing department was in a very bad mood recently. It was best not to offend him if there was nothing, otherwise he would die very unsightly.
This kind of life didn't have any real impact on me. After I successfully rescued Mi Yuan, I once asked her about her plans. Should she return to the mountain to find her master or stay in the Junzhu Manor? She looked at me deeply and said that she wanted to go back to the mountain to accompany Master. It wasn't that I wasn't disappointed, but since I asked, I had to respect her wishes. In the end, I still sent a guard to escort her back to her master's place.
When that girl left, she knelt in front of the manor door and cried. No matter how I pulled her up, she couldn't get up. After that, she bowed three times and left with tears in her eyes.
Her heart was also empty. It was really too easy to meet and part in the world. For example, Mi Yuan might not meet again in this life. For example, Liu Siyan must never be seen again in this lifetime. Ever since that incident happened, I've been unable to raise my spirits. Murong Cang had come to invite me out many times but was rejected politely. He knew what was on my mind, but he couldn't understand. Actually, I could totally understand his thoughts. Perhaps he would lament the death of a young girl in her prime, but in the eyes of men like them, these were the most insignificant things. In fact, Liu Siyan's sudden death was undoubtedly a good thing for Murong Che's camp. After all, the marriage between Murong Zhan and Prime Minister Liu wouldn't be so secure anymore, right? I won't blame Murong Cang for being cold. At least he's still sincere to me. However, I still felt a chill in my heart when faced with such naked cruelty in a battle. It was too terrifying. But what scared me the most was my worry-would I become like this in such a vortex?
Every day, I would silently stay in the residence and let my imagination run wild. Recently, the Fifth Prince Murong Ze had visited me a few times. I always felt an indescribable sense of familiarity with him. For example, right now, he appeared in my residence in a grand manner. I stared blankly at the white robe floating over from afar. It was so intimate…
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"Fourth sister-in-law is still so listless today. Why isn't Fourth Brother here?”His smile was warmer than the spring breeze in March. I looked up at him and couldn't help but ask,"Why does Prince Jin have so much free time?”
He wasn't angry when he heard that. He still smiled."It seems that I often disturb Fourth Sister-in-law and make you unhappy.”
Nonsense! With our identities and relationship, how could there not be any gossip between us? Murong Cang had long been unhappy, but I…why can't I always harden my heart and reject him?
Murong Ze was indeed dangerous!
Seeing that I had my head lowered in deep thought and was silent for a long time, he actually asked me shamelessly,"I've been here for so long, but Fourth sister-in-law can't even be bothered to serve me a cup of tea. You have to know that half of the time I came here, I came for your fruit tea and flower tea!”
I won't kill you!
"Little Jing, why aren't you serving tea for Prince Jin?”Why did I only find out today that this guy's skin is actually thicker than Murong's? How much thinner?
After two cups of tea, my patience was gradually worn out, but Murong Ze was still leisurely playing around. To be honest, I really wasn't their match. At least in terms of patience, I had to cultivate for another ten thousand years.
"Prince Jin, you've had enough tea and rest. If you have anything to say, say it quickly!”
If you're done speaking, get lost! I added in my heart.
His smile was simply unfathomable and made my hair stand on end. I kept feeling that there was a trap ahead, but I still foolishly wanted to jump into it.
"Is it convenient for Fourth Sister-in-law to talk here?”
When I heard this, I couldn't help but roll my eyes at him. What other secrets can you say? What kind of serious words can you say to me?
"Azurepeak!"
"I am here…"
This kid must be outside the door. Why didn't he come in so quickly?
"I have something important to discuss with Prince Jin. Don't let anyone disturb me!”
Azurepeak looked at me meaningfully. I knew that he must have misunderstood something and immediately felt a headache.
You can stay at the door." Then, he said to Murong Ze,""Azurepeak can definitely be trusted. If Prince Jin doesn't believe it, please forgive Yunxi for sending you off!”
Murong Ze didn't get angry when he saw me speak like this. He just looked at Azurepeak with ulterior motives and said to me,"I absolutely trust Azurepeak! There was no need to wait at the door, Azurepeak could also enter to discuss!”
This sentence really shocked Azurepeak and me. What is Murong Ze trying to say? However, his next words suddenly made me realize-
"I know even if a mosquito flies past within 20 steps, so Fourth Sister-in-law doesn't need Qingfeng to guard the door. What I said just now was actually because I knew he was guarding the door and hoped Fourth Sister-in-law could call Qingfeng in.”
Even if a mosquito flies past within twenty steps, I would know? How did this sentence sound familiar? Who said that? Who was it?
Ah-it's him-
I looked at Murong Ze in shock, and my fingers involuntarily pointed at him.
" You…You are…Country…"
Look, I'm so shocked that I can't even finish a sentence. Sigh ~
He smiled and nodded, admitting it. I turned back to look at Azurepeak, but he didn't look as shocked as I did. He just looked back and forth at Murong Ze a few times. At this moment, he was not as respectful as he usually was. Instead, he looked at Murong Ze with a scrutinizing gaze.
Why? I wonder!
"You're the state preceptor? That person that day was you?”
"Yes!"
Wait, wait, let me think about it first, Murong Ze is the state preceptor, and the state preceptor is Murong Ze.
He is one of the two people who know my background. Then the rumor that the Fifth Prince indulges in the mountains and rivers and is not in the capital for many years is actually to hide his other identity! But why? How did he have two identities?
"I know you have a lot of questions, but I can't go into detail today.”Murong Ze suddenly became very serious. He didn't dare to tease me about my fourth sister-in-law anymore. I was still not used to it.
I forced myself to calm down and asked,"So what's your main purpose for coming here today?"”
At this point, what else can I do? I didn't know how to beat around the bush. It was better to be direct. At least I could kill fewer brain cells.
" Father can't wait any longer…" His face darkened. I glanced at Azurepeak, who also had a painful expression.
I was shocked." How could that be? The last time I saw the Emperor, he was clearly very healthy!”
Murong Ze sighed deeply and said sadly,""He didn't want you to worry. Moreover, that should be considered a rare last gasp. What you don't know is that ever since that time, Father's illness has become more and more serious.”
"How could that be? How could that be?" I still don't believe it. Isn't he only fifty? How could this be? Why was the heavens so unfair?
"Have you never doubted it? Father dotes on you so much. Logically speaking, he should call you into the palace from time to time and see you more often. But count how many times you've seen him so far?”
Twice!
"Only twice, right? Do you know why?"
I shook my head. Actually…
"Because Father doesn't want you to see his weak appearance. He doesn't want you to worry, and most importantly, he doesn't want you to lose confidence.”
My confidence?
"Yunxi, Father has actually handed the empire over to you and me. Do you know that?”
Me and Murong Ze? Why me? Why him again?
I couldn't keep up with the pace and asked in a daze,"Don't you know that I'm already Murong Cang's man?”
After hearing my words, Murong Ze only smiled coldly. That smile was no longer so casual. Instead, it carried a vicious aura that was difficult to ignore. I couldn't help but shiver as I stared at him with widened eyes.
"This is what I want to say today!"
"What is it?"
Azurepeak actually asked before I did. His tone was cold. To be honest, Azurepeak at this moment also made me feel very cold. Why do I still feel the cold wind coming in waves?
"Imperial Father has already decided to bestow your marriage to Fourth Brother on the 5th of May!”
"What?"
I shouted loudly and was shocked!
"Didn't you have to wait for me for a year?”
Murong Ze stared at me for a while but didn't say anything! When I saw his sad expression, I immediately understood."Murong Feixuan can't wait any longer!"
The emperor who was the most courageous and courageous in the dynasty, the most cruel and cold to his brothers, could not wait any longer!
"Imperial Father hopes to arrange a marriage for the two of you in his lifetime. I hope you can be happy!”
I waited for a long time but couldn't say anything. For a moment, the three of them were silent.
After a while, I finally caught my breath and asked faintly," Why is the Emperor so good to me?”In fact, this was also like asking himself.
"Because…"
Why?
However, Murong Ze didn't give me an answer. He only said indifferently,""You will know one day, and the truth is often unacceptable!”
This sentence became a nightmare for me for many days to come. If I could do it all over again, I definitely wouldn't have asked that question back then. Then, Murong Ze wouldn't have had to answer me. Then, I wouldn't have seen the so-called truth that I didn't want to see at all.
When we calmed down and were no longer so agitated, I finally knew what to say.
"What do you want me to do when the emperor bestows a marriage?”
"Of course I'll happily accept it!”
"If that's all, why did you come?”I glared at him in annoyance. If he was only happy to accept it, he didn't need to say it because I originally planned to do so. What else could my wife ask for if she could marry Murong Cang? He should also know, so he must have other motives for coming, or should I say other instructions?
"What I want to say is…Fourth Sister-in-law, it's best if you can persuade Fourth Brother to return to Xirong on the second day of our wedding!”
I sneered." You guys are really ruthless!”
Murong Ze wasn't angry at all when he heard my rude words." Fourth sister-in-law, if you want a long future, you'd better listen to me. Really!”In the end, he even nodded. Are you afraid that I won't believe you?
"Is there no reason for Prince Jin to make such an arrangement?”Azurepeak, who had not spoken for a long time, suddenly asked," Can't you tell me and the princess?”
Hehe, Azurepeak is so courageous, but at this moment, I suddenly understand that he definitely has more than one identity. Sigh, I don't know what's going on, but the two people beside me today have more than one identity. They're actually living very tired lives!
And am I not?
"Only I can sit on the throne, understand?”
He understood, but he also did not understand!
How could I not understand what he said so directly? Wasn't it just the original two factions becoming three factions? If the Crown Prince also has the intention to compete for the throne, it would be to change from three factions to four factions. I'm very good at mathematics, of course I understand! But…
You, Murong Ze, what right do you have to fight for the throne?
You have an army? You control the government? Are you sure Murong Feixuan's posthumous edict is on your side?
You don't have anything, what are you going to use to compete? Do you really want to drag me to your side? It seemed very difficult!
"Forgive me for being blunt, but what does Prince Jin have to fight for the throne?”Since everyone is so honest, I don't want to beat around the bush.
Murong Ze smiled mysteriously and gestured for us to come closer. Azurepeak didn't move, and I just foolishly leaned over.
"Big Brother is actually helping me!"
Explosive!
This news was too explosive!
"Aren't you afraid that I'll tell Murong Cang?”
"Fourth sister-in-law, feel free to say it!"
So that was the case…
"So you want to bring the fight forward, bring everything to the surface, and bring your original secret dealings to the surface!”
You, you, you…what are your intentions?
Murong Ze chuckled and nodded at Azurepeak. Azurepeak also smiled knowingly. Strange, too strange!
"Fourth sister-in-law is right and wrong!”He suddenly stopped and glanced at Azurepeak.
"Princess, you always look at problems too simply!”Ah, Azurepeak, you danced very happily today. Let's see how I'll deal with you in the future, but let's listen to your brilliant ideas first.
Azurepeak's expression changed when I looked at him with ill intentions. However, he still forced himself to calm down and coughed,"Ahem, Princess, do you know why His Highness the King of Assassination and His Highness the King of Wisdom have been fighting for so long without any results?"”
Regarding this question-
"It should be because of the emperor!"
"Yes, but this is only one of the points. The most important thing is that there are still a large number of people in the court who are neutral or who are desperately loyal to the Crown Prince. This group of people includes your father, Duke of Wei, General Yun. So don't think that the 100,000 soldiers of Xirong are really Fourth Brother's. Even if Miss Yun really marries Fourth Brother, it might not be true.”But because of me, the Xirong army is gradually leaning towards Murong Cang! Murong Ze's words were also spoken out of anger!
Murong Ze's words struck my heart. So that's how it is!
Murong Cang really loves me, but loving me also comes with so many benefits, my father's military power! People like Shu Lei's father in the Xirong army are all extremely loyal to General Yun. Since he married me, he would naturally have an advantage. I once wondered,'With Murong Che's shrewd personality, why would he be so happy to see the matter between me and Murong Cang succeed? He even added fuel to the fire. At most, I'm an orphan girl with a broken family. I don't have any backing or background. After receiving the emperor's love, everything is actually fake.' Although I thought about using my name to play my father's card, I didn't expect that my father actually had other plans! And they clearly knew all of this, yet…they didn't say anything to me…
Do I blame him? Murong Cang, do I blame him?
No, I don't complain! Everyone had their own stand and persistence. Who could really see the struggle of others when they insisted on their own? I think Murong Cang must have struggled and suffered when he hid many truths! His meticulous care, love, and…guilt!
" Your Highness..." Azurepeak said unhappily. Perhaps he felt unfair for me because Murong Ze's words were indeed a little harsh and hurtful to ordinary people, but I didn't care!
"Azurepeak, I don't mind!"
" I know Fourth Sister-in-law won't mind." Murong Ze regained his casual smile." I have a question for Fourth Sister-in-law. I wonder if I can get a real answer?"”
"Ask away!"
"Fourth sister-in-law, do you really think that Third Brother is the best candidate for the throne? If he became the emperor, it would be the best for the country and the people?”
I've asked myself this question before, and the answer was uncertain! Maybe it was, maybe it wasn't, because I didn't know anything about governing a country and politics. I didn't know if Murong Che was suitable or not, but because of Murong Cang, I was willing to compromise. Now that Murong Ze is asking me, I'm not sure about my opinion. If I answer truthfully, then…
"I don't know!"
Both of them looked at me in disbelief. Murong Ze asked,"If you don't know why you're still helping third brother so hard?”
I wasn't in a good mood," I don't know means that he might be. According to my thoughts, if I didn't help Murong Che at that time, I could only help Murong Zhan. But you know that it's absolutely impossible to help your second brother, so I could only do this!”At this point, he did not care about his status and etiquette and just called them by their names.
"You can choose not to help either of them!"
"I haven't done anything yet, have I? Just as you said, I am Princess Wuyou, Yun Xi, standing here. I am the daughter of General Yun, and I am an important bargaining chip for the Xirong army, am I not? So, ever since I was saved by Murong Che, and later on, my love went to Murong Cang, in everyone's eyes, it was a clear statement of my position, wasn't it?”
" Yes." Murong Ze looked at Azurepeak." Who said that Fourth Sister-in-law could see things easily? She was just too lazy to look at it!"”
"You don't have to flatter me. In terms of scheming, I can't compare to you brothers!”
Murong Feixuan's sons are all shrewd, how can I be a match for them?
The atmosphere finally eased up. Looking at the two people in front of me, I finally asked faintly,"You want me to persuade Murong Cang to return to Xirong, just to let him return, right? He's alone!"
I said the last four words in a certain tone. As expected, Murong Ze smiled and nodded.
"Of course we need Fourth Sister-in-law to stay in Tian Du. I've already said that Imperial Father has actually handed this country over to the two of us!”
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