Chapter 1414: Grain ships diverted, full-scale outbreak

Mu Mu Xue Yao looked back and saw Chen Sheng looking at her with a smile, though the eyes fixed on her were extremely cold.

Instantly, Mu Mu Xue Yao was shocked, an unprecedented sense of crisis striking her, making her feel as if she were facing a formidable enemy.

But at such a time, she was sensible and recognized the situation, turning directly to walk toward her small courtyard.

Chen Sheng, with his guards, followed closely behind Mu Mu Xue Yao.

Mu Mu Xue Yao folded her hands over her lower abdomen, took a deep breath, and asked, "Brother Chen, may Mu Xue Yao ask a few questions?"

Hearing this, Chen Sheng said indifferently, "Miss Mu is the Young Master's person. Chen Sheng cannot bear the title of 'Brother.' As for questions, Miss Mu may ask, but Chen Sheng does not guarantee he can answer."

"Even so, Mu Xue Yao is extremely grateful."

"Brother Chen, I heard that the price of Zhao Gao has avalanched and that it was the Young Master who led the memorial. Is this true?"

Mu Mu Xue Yao asked.

She wanted an answer to this question.

Chen Sheng was silent for a moment before answering.

"That's right. And since things have reached this point, telling Miss Mu is no harm. The Zhao Gao affair was a trap aimed at the Zhao Kingdom from the very beginning!"

"The Zhao Kingdom's First Prince's intentions were merely something the Young Master took advantage of."

Buzz!

Just these words made Mu Mu Xue Yao's beautiful eyes widen, her mind buzzing.

She was horrified, yet she felt it was extremely logical!

What kind of person was Gao Yang? Would he really just hand over silver to the Zhao Kingdom for nothing?

Although he was fond of beauty, would he really be swayed by it?

She was too naive, and Zhao Yuheng was too naive.

It was just that she only understood this play now.

"Brother Chen, what is the purpose of Lord Gao doing this?" Mu Mu Xue Yao asked next.

The situation was set; telling Mu Mu Xue Yao would have no impact.

Chen Sheng said, "While the price of Zhao Gao was plummeting, His Majesty also issued an order: this year, grain ships north of the Huai River are forbidden from flying the Da Qian flag!"

"Miss Mu, do you understand now?"

Hearing this, Mu Mu Xue Yao couldn't help but gasp, "Lord Gao and His Majesty's goal is the grain of the Zhao Kingdom?"

Her heart was horrified, her face full of disbelief.

Chen Sheng did not directly admit it, but he did not deny it either.

But this gave Mu Mu Xue Yao the answer.

For the rest of the walk, Mu Mu Xue Yao was dejected, until she arrived outside her small courtyard.

"Miss Mu, we're here," Chen Sheng reminded her.

Mu Mu Xue Yao couldn't help but ask one last time, "Brother Chen, Mu Xue Yao asks one last thing: how does the Young Master intend to deal with me?"

To this question, Chen Sheng only shook his head and said nothing.

A smile bloomed on Mu Mu Xue Yao's face, though it was extremely forced. She bowed to Chen Sheng and said, "Regardless, thank you for today's words, Brother Chen."

Having said this, Mu Mu Xue Yao walked into the room.

Chen Sheng stared at Mu Mu Xue Yao's departing back and said to his subordinates, "Changancheng is changing, and signs of chaos are appearing. For Miss Mu's safety, from this moment on, no matter where Miss Mu goes, you are to guard her closely."

"Yes!"

The male and female guards beside Chen Sheng responded loudly.

The voice was not quiet, and Mu Mu Xue Yao heard it clearly. Her body trembled visibly, and then she entered the room.

After arriving in the room, Mu Mu Xue Yao sat blankly on the soft bed, lost in thought.