Chapter 206: shuhaige.net

"Anyway, it definitely won't be easy." Mu Yuanzhi said, "The emperor is busy with the border situation, overwhelmed, where would he have time to pay attention to Pei Yunxi's acting?"

The Qilin nodded, "Hopefully that's the case; that woman is truly indestructible like a cockroach."

"For her, this is just the beginning of a fate worse than death." Killing her outright would be too lenient for Pei Yunxi.

Mu Yuanzhi saw Gu Rongjin again ten days later; this time they took a shortcut, arriving sooner than before.

"Little Yuanzhi, how did you come?" Gu Rongjin exclaimed, "How did you come alone?!"

Qilin: "What do you mean 'one person'? I'm not a person? The monk isn't a person? Prince Jia isn't a person? Only you are a person?"

"Don't make noise, I'm talking to your senior sister." Gu Rongjin examined Mu Yuanzhi from head to toe, uneasy, and even turned her around in a circle to make sure she wasn't hurt anywhere.

Mu Yuanzhi replied irritably, "I'm fine. Besides, it's not like you sent a single letter in all those days—how would I know how you're doing? Besides, I can't stay in Jingcheng any longer; if I don't come find you, where else can I go?"

"I haven't decided yet, so I didn't write you a letter," Gu Rongjin sighed, "Besides, I'm afraid my letter would be intercepted, which would be disadvantageous for you."

He had many considerations, mainly because he wasn't by her side, fearing that if something happened to her he wouldn't be able to return in time.

Qilin: "After all those days you still haven't figured it out?"

Gu Rongjin: "Do you think this is kids playing with mud? This is betting the lives of everyone's nine clans."

"You're right; this matter needs to be thought over slowly."

"By the way, what did you say about Prince Jia? Where is he?" Gu Rongjin peered over to look.

He had naturally heard of Prince Jia, but in his knowledge he was only known by the epithet "hostage."

"Do you know him?" Mu Yuanzhi asked, "Your intelligence is so impressive—how much do you know about him?"

Gu Rongjin shook his head.

This Prince Jia who came along is certainly not ordinary.

"You don't know? I feel he knows Jingcheng like the back of his hand; moreover, he seems to have been laying out a big scheme long ago." Mu Yuanzhi told Gu Rongjin her preliminary understanding of Prince Jia.

After hearing that, Gu Rongjin was greatly shocked: "I actually knew nothing at all..."

This person is too terrifying.

"Where is he now?"

"Is Young Master Gu looking for me?" Prince Jia walked over with a smile.

Gu Rongjin unobtrusively sized up this prince they were meeting for the first time, returning the smile with a greeting: "I've paid my respects, Your Highness."

"I just inspected the troops; I found the soldiers here are more spirited than those in Jingcheng."

Gu Rongjin and Mu Yuanzhi exchanged a glance.

He went to inspect the camp that quickly?

Moreover, he actually managed to find it?

Mu Yuanzhi: "Your Highness, are you acquainted with General Qi?"

"Miss Mu, you're really sharp." Prince Jia did not deny it.

Gu Rongjin clicked his tongue against his cheek: "Now I see, no wonder General Qi dares to rebel."

As it turns out, there is someone backing the enthronement.

"Don't put it so harshly; it's about restoring order. The person now sitting on the throne fundamentally lacks the qualification to inherit the great mandate—Young Master Gu should know this better than anyone." Prince Jia said with a smile.

Gu Rongjin crossed his arms: "And you, Prince Jia—do you have it?"

"I will be the people's choice." Prince Jia wore an expression of determination to succeed.

"Having such ambition is a good thing." Gu Rongjin remained noncommittal, "Your Highness, please, let's go inside to discuss."

Mu Yuanzhi: "Have you read the letter Master Yuan Yan gave you?"

"What letter?" Gu Rongjin puzzled.

"You didn't receive it? No wonder you still know nothing about Prince Jia."

"Hahaha, that's a blinding tactic, Princess." The monk laughed as he walked in.

"A blinding tactic?"

"Naturally, sending a message out of the capital is too dangerous now; the poor monk naturally wouldn't do something so exposing. If there's anything, just tell Young Master Gu and the General Who Suppresses Rebellion in person."

The Qilin was displeased: "Do you really need to deceive me and my senior sister too?"

"Wanting to deceive others, wanting to deceive oneself." The monk nodded, indicating it was necessary.

"I think you just want to screw me over!"

Monk: "Alright, discussing important matters is urgent; everyone, go inside."

"I'm not interested in your big affairs and don't understand them, so I'll stay out of it—do as you please." The Qilin said that and left.

The monk shook his head, "Child."

Mu Yuanzhi: "I'll just talk to him later."

"What a lively gathering—turns out the distinguished guests have all arrived." Dressed in armor, Qi Shihuai strode over, in good spirits, his steps breezy; as he passed Gu Rongjin, he deliberately stopped and said, "Rongjin, I already said my plan is flawless and in tune with heaven's mandate—don't doubt it."

Gu Rongjin gave him a sideways glance: "With so many things you've kept from me, how am I supposed to trust you? Out of nowhere a hostage prince appears."

Prince Jia didn't mind that title much, his expression unchanged.

"Who made you hesitant? This isn't at all like your style—could it be because of your sister-in-law?" Qi Shihuai said, his gaze falling on Mu Yuanzhi.

Once a person has a weak point, they're different.

"Little Yuanzhi is naturally my most important person; don't harbor designs on her."

"You say that as if I were coveting your sister-in-law?" Qi Shihuai replied with a mocking smile.

Mu Yuanzhi: "Don't drag me into your talk!"

"Ignore him, let's go." Gu Rongjin took Mu Yuanzhi's arm and led her inside.

"So you've now made up your mind to join us?" Qi Shihuai asked Gu Rongjin.

"Let me see what you intend to do." Gu Rongjin said this while deliberately glancing at Prince Jia.

Prince Jia spoke with confidence: "First let Heir Gu Rongjin see how I defeat the allied army; then you'll have confidence and be reassured, right?"

"Oh?" Gu Rongjin raised an eyebrow, "Your Highness, you're going to fight the allied army?"

Mu Yuanzhi: "He said that with just half of General Qi's troops he could crush the allied army."

Gu Rongjin laughed, "Good! If that's truly the case, I'll follow you!"

"With such a capable aide as Heir Gu Rongjin, I, Prince Jia, will also secure him!"

"Having Gu Rongjin is equivalent to having the entire Frost Descent; legitimacy is also secured."

"After they finished talking inside, several hours had passed, and the sky grew dark."

"Gu Rongjin was about to take Mu Yuanzhi to eat."

"Young Master!"

"In the twilight, a figure descended, and a neat and tidy 'Young Master!' drew Mu Yuanzhi's curious gaze."

"An unfamiliar voice—this person is one of Gu Rongjin's subordinates?"

"So long, she had only seen the bridal attendants from her wedding; she hadn't seen any other personnel from Frost Descent."

"The newcomer wore a black outfit, with a high ponytail."

"Sometimes, Mu Yuanzhi also likes to dress like that."

"Who is this young lady?" Mu Yuanzhi asked suspiciously.

"She's my subordinate," Gu Rongjin interjected, "Her name is Azi."

"Greetings, Heiress!"