Mu Xu spat out two black jade melon seeds and carefully collected them.
Firstly, they didn't want to leave such obvious traces while on the run.
Secondly, these melon seeds are so dark and plump that we should keep them and find a suitable place to plant them when we get to Quanzhou!
But, as I was eating, why did my back feel a little cold?
Is it going to rain?
Jiayin ate a few bites of the jade melon and a bowl of cold noodles before putting down her chopsticks. She was about to change the bandages for her father and godfather when she suddenly twitched her nose twice.
Her eyes lit up, and she quickly took out a few pills and had everyone take them.
No one asked any further questions; they took the pills and continued eating, drinking, and resting.
Li Laosi lay comfortably on the grass and couldn't help but sigh, "This is the kind of life no one should live. Three full meals a day and a good night's sleep, living a carefree life until old age."
From now on, I'll do this every day; I absolutely won't fuss anymore.
Mu Xu deftly picked up the melon rinds and casually revealed his future father-in-law's past.
"Didn't you just say you were going to lead a group overseas to seize a few pirates and make them emperors?"
"You brat, if you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!" Li Laosi tore off a melon rind and threw it over. Mu Xu caught it with a grin, not angry at all.
Ever since he lost his parents and relatives overnight, he has longed for moments like this, playing and joking with his elders.
A son-in-law is like half a son!
He's made up his mind to treat his father-in-law like his own father from now on!
So no matter how his father-in-law scolded him, he was happy!
Li Laosi couldn't do anything about his roguish manner. The brat wasn't the best looking or the best temperament, but he was definitely shameless enough. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to pester everyone in the family until Fu Niu'er was satisfied, and even Fu Niu'er was tempted!
That's enough, that's enough!
With a son-in-law like that by her side, her daughter's life must be easy and pleasant.
As for the rest, whatever. My daughter is so smart, she definitely won't suffer any losses!
With his legs crossed, Li Laosi quickly started planning how his daughter could have a grandson as soon as possible after her marriage!
The Marquis, having eaten and drunk his fill, was slightly dazed as he plucked a stalk of grass and dangled it in his hand.
It can be said that he has spent most of his life fighting for Tianwu and for the people. Now that he has done everything, he is feeling a little lost.
Jiayin noticed her godfather's unusual expression and said with a smile, "Godfather, my fourth brother said that the scenery in Jinfo Kingdom is extremely beautiful, with temples everywhere and plenty of fruit. After we settle down in Quanzhou for a while, we'll go to Jinfo Kingdom to visit my brother, sister-in-law, and nephew!"
The Marquis snapped out of his reverie, smiled, and nodded. "Alright, actually, I'd like to visit all those overseas foreign countries."
“That’s easy. Our family can form a fleet of boats, so we won’t be short of manpower. As long as we give the order, my brothers will fight tooth and nail to get them!” Jiayin gathered all the food scraps together but didn’t put them away.
Just then, someone suddenly spoke up.
"Your Highness is likely to be disappointed; you can't go anywhere!"
Everyone was startled. The Marquis and Li Laosi immediately picked up their long knives, and Mu Xu even pulled Jiayin behind him.
More than twenty people suddenly emerged from the woods in front of them and stopped about two zhang away.
Apart from Jiang Cheng, the rest were all dressed in gray, holding bows and arrows, with indifferent expressions.
Mu Xu asked curiously, "Is this the legendary Gray Guard? The Emperor's true helpers are far more capable than those fools, the Secret Guards!"
The people in gray glanced at him but said nothing.
Jiang Cheng stepped forward and sneered, "Even if Guard Mu praises us to the heavens, it's useless. You must die today!"
Mu Xu rolled his eyes and retorted, "Don't try to flatter yourself. If I'm praising you, it's for these gray-clad guards, not for you. You're a coward hiding in the rear camp, doing nothing but feeding horses and cooking. Aren't you ashamed to praise you?"
These words were undeniably vicious, striking right through Jiang Cheng's heart.
He immediately flew into a rage and shouted, "Bullshit! I am also a dignified seven-foot man, a hero who stands tall and upright, and I have killed hundreds of barbarians!"
"It's all your fault! You've locked me up in the rear camp, only letting me feed the horses, cook, and manage those trivial matters!"
"Otherwise, I wouldn't be much worse than you! I also contributed to reclaiming half of the country!"
The Marquis frowned, stood up and replied, "In your heart, have I always been a nepotist, deliberately suppressing you?"
"Isn't that right?" Jiang Cheng's face turned pale as he pointed at Li Laosi and questioned the Marquis.
“I was one of the first to follow you and support you! But as soon as Li Laosi came, you immediately put me aside.”
"He's a new recruit, and in just one year he's reached the same rank as me. And that Li Dayong, he's nothing but a traitor who betrayed his family, yet he's managed to climb over me!"
"Since you are so heartless, don't blame me for being unjust! Besides, I am acting on the Emperor's orders. It is the Emperor's order that you die, and it has nothing to do with me."
"Blame yourselves for disobeying the Emperor's orders and for your arrogance and pride, which has led to your deaths today!"
Enraged, Li Laosi drew his knife and was about to attack, shouting, "You heartless bastard! You're the one who said you wouldn't be married yet, but you'd have two children!"
"That's why we always charged ahead and left you in the rear camp, just to give you a chance to live!"
In your mouth, it's become an attack on you! Have you lost your conscience?
Mu Xu chimed in, "Oh well, forget it. They're just trying to find an excuse for themselves. They betrayed us and sided with that person in the palace, hoping to gain wealth and status."
"He's afraid that if word gets out, it will ruin his reputation, that's why he keeps saying we're wrong!"
"A coward is a coward. You expect him to stand up for himself even once? Don't dream about it!"
Jiang Cheng's eyes turned red with hatred. Unable to win through verbal sparring, he was about to resort to violence.
"Draw your bows and shoot these men!"
The men in gray obeyed the command and raised their bows and arrows.
Jiayin frowned and interrupted.
"Wait, I have something to say!"
The men in gray hesitated for a moment, and Jiang Cheng asked with a sneer, "What, does the princess want to use the same tricks you used to deceive the emperor on me? The princess has misjudged the situation!"
“I could never betray the Emperor. Besides, I have a residence in the new capital, and the Emperor has bestowed upon me wives and concubines. I have two sons and a daughter!”
He said this with great pride.
Jiayin gently shook her head, her eyes filled with sympathy and pity as she looked at him.
"General Jiang, all your wealth and glory are built on the Emperor's promises. But have you ever thought about what will happen to you, his lackey, if the Emperor were to pass away?"
The Emperor is gone?!
Jiang Cheng's expression changed instantly, and even the men in gray stiffened their necks!
"What nonsense are you spouting?! The Emperor is perfectly fine, are you cursing him to die?!"
Jiang Cheng was somewhat flustered. Although he didn't know the inside story of the successful counterattack at Gushan, the good news that suddenly appeared here must be related to this matter.
Did she hear something in Kyoto?
Jiayin didn't give him much time to guess, and said with a faint smile, "The border is remote, and I'm afraid we won't receive the news for another day. The Emperor has passed away, and the new capital is currently holding a funeral!"
"Tianwu is about to have a new emperor, a crown prince who grew up in Suijintan, not the emperor you serve! If you kill us, not only will you not receive any rewards, but your entire family will be exterminated by the new emperor!"
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