Chapter 122: The reincarnation of the centipede, offering sacrifices to heaven to ward off disasters
Upon hearing the news that they had returned, Deng Youning and Deng Ren held up umbrellas and went out in the rain to meet them.
It was raining heavily outside, and the three people's clothes were soaked, looking miserable.
Deng Youning felt very distressed when she saw Yingshi, whose wounds had not yet healed and who had been caught in the rain.
She knew that it must have been very difficult for them to rush back with such heavy rain and the two places were not too close to each other.
"Why are you in such a hurry to come back?"
"Why don't you choose a good day to travel?"
Deng Youning complained while taking out a handkerchief to wipe the water droplets off Ying's body, but she did not stop at all.
"Miss~"
Yingshi hadn't seen Deng Youning for a long time and already missed her. Then she almost cried when she saw her wiping her clothes herself.
"County Lady, Duke."
Xiu Ming simply bowed to Deng Youning and Deng Ren.
"Master, I brought them back suddenly because I have something important to explain to you and your fellow apprentices."
"Hey, isn't Andi at home?"
This was Mu Hao's first time in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, and he completely treated it as his own home, looking around here and there as if he were home to everyone.
“No rules!”
Deng Ren pretended to be angry and shouted, and Mu Hao pouted and behaved himself.
"This is Princess Youning, my niece."
He introduced Deng Youning to Mu Hao.
Although Mu Hao had never had any contact with Deng Youning, he had already seen her strategizing and doing business in Qianji Pavilion and at the dock.
I had a very good impression of her and knew that she, like Old Madam Han, was a heroine.
"County Lady Youning."
He bowed to Deng Youning.
"Hello, Mr. Mu."
"Thank you for taking care of them for me these days."
Deng Youning also bowed slightly.
"I didn't actually take care of anything. They are all very skilled in martial arts. Even though they are so badly injured, they are still stronger than me!"
Mu Hao scratched his forehead in shame.
What happened this month really made him laugh through his tears.
For example, on the way back, Xiu Ming was the one driving the car.
As a young master, how could he drive a carriage?
They walked in a hurry and couldn't find the coachman for a while.
It was raining and the road was difficult to drive on. He almost overturned several times, but Xiu Ming and Ying Shi protected him and ensured that he returned home safe and sound without any bumps or scratches.
"Sister County Lord, come to think of it, I once helped you take revenge on Deng Yi."
When talking about this matter, Mu Hao became much more confident.
"oh?"
Deng Youning really didn't know.
"When the groom who had an affair with Madam Gu was executed, Deng Yi was drinking at Tianfulou and I saw him there."
"Guess what? This idiot actually trusted a stranger like me and gave me all his assets to ask me to help him do a money-making business. Hahahaha~"
Mu Hao laughed as he spoke, and he was out of breath and almost passed out.
Deng Youning also curled the corners of her mouth slightly.
It turned out that he was the one who cheated Deng Yi of all his money that day.
It's true that everything is destined in the dark!
"By the way, I cheated him out of five hundred taels of silver."
"Since all this money belongs to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, why don't I return the banknotes to you today?"
He was an honest man, and he actually paid the money.
Deng Youning quickly stopped him.
"Mr. Mu, you don't have to do this. If I really wanted to get back the money, I wouldn't have turned a blind eye and let Deng Yi take it away."
After hearing her words, Mu Hao realized that Deng Yi's every move was under the control of the county lord.
"Well, let's put one thing in another."
He insisted on giving the money.
We are the dignified Mu family of Qingzhou, and we cannot allow anyone to spread the news that we are cheating people out of their money in the street.
"There are floods everywhere now. The Ninth Prince and his cousin are raising funds to build embankments. Why not, Young Master Qian Mu donates here in the name of the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion, which can be regarded as accumulating good karma."
Deng Youning smiled softly.
Now that Mu Hao is back, his cousins no longer have to worry about raising money.
The financial resources of the entire Dongji Kingdom are not as good as that of the Qingzhou Mu family!
"That's exactly what the county lady said. I should donate more money to the disaster victims and do more for them."
Mu Hao smiled naively, looking very understanding.
Seeing that they were chatting enthusiastically, Ying Shi couldn't wait any longer. She pulled Deng Youning's hand and said urgently:
"Miss, let's not talk about anything else for now. We came back in time to report the news!"
When she mentioned the serious matter, Xiu Ming and Mu Hao's expressions also became nervous.
Deng Youning and Deng Ren looked at each other, knowing that something had happened again, and a gloomy look rose in their eyes.
"In the countryside of Bianyang, no, not just Bianyang, but also the surrounding counties and towns, it was said that a few days after the dam was destroyed, a villager in the lower reaches of the Wulan River found a strange stone."
"That stone has a naturally formed divine beast, the Gongfu. Gongfu, the seventh son of the dragon in legend, can suppress floods!"
"After the stone was discovered, countless people who claimed to be great monks or wandering immortals came to check it out in the rain, saying that if they could find the reincarnation of the centipede and offer it to the River God, they could end the disaster."
By the time Yingshi finished speaking, Deng Ren was already furious.
“That’s ridiculous!”
"If Your Majesty really believed such slander and found someone to be sacrificed alive, then he would be no different from a tyrant!"
Deng Ren was so angry that he started to curse the emperor.
Deng Youning also frowned.
"This is definitely not a coincidence. Those so-called masters may have been instructed by someone to say this on purpose."
"It all depends on who mentioned this matter to the emperor during this period of time. The person who mentioned this matter must be the prince's accomplice."
She insisted that this weird thing was done by Jun Wenci, which made everyone present a little puzzled.
"How does the county lady know that this was the prince's behind-the-scenes plan?" Xiu Ming asked curiously.
Yingshi was the one who understood Deng Youning's thoughts the best.
"It's either him or the Wu family. Anyway, they are all the same. It is very likely that they are coming for our young lady."
"Have you forgotten that the emperor granted marriage to Miss and Wu Yanei a few days ago?"
"In my opinion, the Wu family must be seeking revenge."
Ying Shi pouted in frustration, looking as if she wanted to wipe out the Wu family.
Deng Youning looked at the little maid who was angry with her and patted the back of her hand.
It's really hard for her. She has been recuperating in Bianyang for the past few days and has been keeping a close eye on the changes in the capital. She even knew that I was being married to the Wu family.
"Don't worry, I don't think they are targeting me this time."
Deng Youning's calm demeanor only increased the confusion on everyone's faces.
"Why?"
Xiu Ming crossed his arms across his chest and asked in confusion.
"This centipede is a dragon's son, so it can't be a woman. I think it's very likely targeting my cousin."
The divine beasts are the seven sons of the dragon. The Emperor of Dongji is the supreme ruler, so his sons are naturally also sons of the dragon.
If this miracle was really fabricated by the prince, then it was undoubtedly aimed at the Ninth Prince.
Just as everyone was about to nod in agreement, Deng Youning overturned her idea.
"Don't worry, maybe my guess is wrong. After all, if it is really aimed at a certain prince, it would be too obvious."
"Besides, who among the people would dare to ask the prince to sacrifice himself?"
Mu Hao was almost confused by her.
I can't figure it out, so don't think about it anymore. You will know it sooner or later.
Deng Ren just nodded blindly. He thought every word Deng Youning said made a lot of sense.
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