"Brother Yao, please take the blood letter to the Supervisor of the Ministry of Personnel, Jian Lujian. I believe he will handle it impartially."
"he?"
Sun Jinyao had some impression of Jian Lu.
He was originally a Jinshi, but after serving as an official for many years he was still only a seventh-rank official. The main reason was that he was too upright in character and disdained to form cliques for personal gain.
Of course, others don't want to associate with him.
"Ning'er, why did you think of him?" Sun Jinyao felt a little surprised.
"I……"
Shangguan Wanning didn’t know how to explain it. Should she tell Sun Jinyao that she was reborn?
He would have thought she was driven mad.
"I've heard from my father and other court officials that this man is upright and fearless of power. Moreover, this matter has no conflict of interest with him at all. So... he is the most suitable candidate."
Sun Jinyao pondered for a moment and did not object. The next morning, he waited for Jian Lu on his way home from court and handed him the letter written in blood.
Jian Lu did not disappoint Shangguan Wanning and handed the blood letter to the emperor as soon as he received it.
For a moment, there was an uproar in the court.
The Zheng family never imagined that their clever plans would be defeated by an unknown person and fail at the last moment.
With Xiao Yujue's efforts, Mu Jingrui was soon released.
Although the deployment of troops was modified and the 100,000-strong army was wiped out, Mu Jingrui was framed, but as the commander-in-chief, he could not escape blame.
The emperor removed Mu Jingrui from his position as Minister of War, but allowed him to continue to handle the affairs of the Ministry of War on the grounds that there was no suitable candidate to take over.
This decision also caused a huge stir in secret.
Everyone can see that the emperor is favoring Mu Jingrui.
"elder brother……"
Mu Jingrui walked out of the prison, raised his head to look at the sunlight in the sky, and couldn't help squinting his eyes.
Mu Jingyan hurriedly went up to him, took his arm affectionately, and took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off his face.
"Brother, it's okay, let's go home. I've prepared grapefruit water for you to take a bath, and I've also asked the kitchen to make your favorite side dishes."
Mu Jingrui raised the corner of his mouth slightly and patted the back of his sister's hand.
He glanced around and felt an inexplicable sense of loss in his heart.
He couldn't help but laugh at himself. He knew she wouldn't come, but he still had expectations.
"Brother, are you waiting for someone?"
"No."
Mu Jingrui hurriedly denied it. It would be too embarrassing if people still thought that he still had feelings for Shangguan Wanning at this time.
"Brother, don't be disappointed. I know you're in a bad mood and need comfort, so..." Mu Jingyan smiled brightly, looking considerate. "I've found someone to pick you up. I promise you'll be happy to see her."
Mu Jingrui was slightly startled, and he couldn't tell what he felt. "You act on your own initiative."
Although I said this, I still had some vague expectations in my heart.
"Brother, look, here it comes."
A sedan chair came slowly and landed in front of the brother and sister. The person inside walked out with the help of a maid.
Mu Jingrui's face darkened and he frowned deeply.
Mu Jingyan didn't notice the change in his brother's attitude or expression at all, and walked over holding his hand.
"Yuqing, you're here."
Yin Yuqing raised her eyes to glance at Mu Jingrui, then immediately lowered her head, the scene of the last time she was held in his arms emerged in her mind.
"Master Mu," Yin Yuqing bowed to Mu Jingrui and said tenderly, "I heard from Jingyan that you can go home today, so..."
Yin Yuqing felt Mu Jingrui's indifference and couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed.
"Brother!" Mu Jingyan secretly pulled Mu Jingrui's sleeve, hoping that he would take the initiative.
But Mu Jingrui seemed to not understand her good intentions at all. He walked past Yin Yuqing and said indifferently, "I'm fine. Miss Yin, please go back."
After saying that, he walked away on his own, leaving Mu Jingyan so angry that he stomped his feet.
"Yuqing, my brother has gone through a serious accident. Although he was able to clear his name, he still feels a little uncomfortable. Please be understanding. Next time, I will make him apologize to you in person."
Yin Yuqing was a girl after all, and after suffering such indifference from Mu Jingrui, tears of grievance welled up in her eyes.
However, she was really in love with Mu Jingrui, and under Mu Jingyan's comfort, she had to temporarily put aside her pride and nodded slightly.
Mu Jingrui returned home, feeling extremely angry and having no place to vent. He took a cold shower and locked himself in the study.
He looked at the pile of documents in front of him, but he couldn't calm down. Shangguan Wanning's face flashed through his mind from time to time.
A figure stood silently outside the window. A strong murderous intent flashed in Mu Jingrui's eyes. He picked up the inkstone at hand and smashed it hard.
"roll!"
Chu Xiaolian outside the door had no choice but to stop, snorted heavily, and turned away.
She was sincerely relieved that Mu Jingrui came back safely, but...
His attitude towards her was somewhat unbearable for her.
Chu Xiaolian knew what was bothering Mu Jingrui.
The night fell, everything was silent, the moonlight flickered, and clouds floated across the night sky, shielding several dark shadows as they broke into the Prime Minister's residence.
"Lutong, it's nothing, go down and rest."
"Yes, Miss."
Lu Tong walked out of Shangguan Wan Ning's room with a few maids.
Shangguan Wanning was feeling a little upset. She walked towards the bed and suddenly her eyes blurred. A person wearing a strange mask stood in front of her.
She was so frightened that her face turned pale. Just as she was about to scream, her body froze and she was unable to move or even make a sound.
Seeing the masked man approaching step by step, Shangguan Wanning was so nervous that she had difficulty breathing.
She seemed to hear the masked man sneer, then carry her on his shoulders and go out through the window.
"Hmm?" Shangguan Wanning felt that this was a woman.
Why did she catch her?
"Who?"
The patrolling guards noticed someone breaking in and shouted, "Help! There's a thief!"
Shangguan Wanning felt the masked man pause, then he took out a few silver needles from his arms and used them as hidden weapons, and shot the guards who were chasing him.
Then, noisy footsteps were heard.
The masked man blew a whistle, and seven or eight more masked men emerged from the darkness to cover their retreat.
Shangguan Wanning was carried by her and quickly left the Prime Minister's Mansion.
She was taken by the masked man to an inconspicuous small courtyard, who threw her heavily to the ground. She frowned in pain.
The masked man lit a candle, looked at Shangguan Wanning who was lying on the ground in a mess, and walked towards her step by step.
Shangguan Wanning's whole body was stiff, and she couldn't help shaking and trembling.
"Are you scared?" Chu Xiaolian squatted down and lifted Shangguan Wanning's chin.
It’s no wonder that Mu Jingrui can’t forget such a stunningly beautiful woman.
"Do you know why I brought you here?"
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