Chapter 42 Meeting the Prince
They found a teahouse, and a group of people savored the freshly made cakes and tea in the rhythmic voice of the storyteller.
Xu Ren'er and Gou Zhiyou wrote the document and divided it into four parts, with Shangguan Jieshu and Shangguan Shujie participating in it.
Shangguan Jieshu looked at Gou Zhiyou and asked, "When do you plan to leave?"
"After drinking this tea, I will set off directly with my tan."
Shangguan Jieshu was surprised: "Why are you in such a hurry?"
Gou Zhiyou smiled faintly and shook his head. "It's not a rush. I came here for Zong Zong's illness. Now that he's recovered, you even gave me... lent me enough funds. There's no reason for me to stay."
Shangguan Jieshu was still puzzled: "Don't you have any luggage to pack?"
Gou Zhiyou was both amused and confused. After thinking for a while, he replied with eight words:
"Alone, I come and go as I please."
Where would a person who can only live in a dilapidated temple get his luggage?
Shangguan Jieshu didn't know, but Xu Ren'er and Mo Youli knew. Xu Ren'er and Mo Youli looked at each other and quickly changed the subject:
"It's a long journey ahead. Only when you're well fed can you have the strength to go further. Come on, have some more refreshments!"
Shangguan Shujie remained silent the entire time. When Xu Ren'er spoke, she suddenly asked, "Are you planning to walk?"
Upon hearing this, Gou's friend just smiled and said nothing.
Seeing such an obvious change, Shangguan Jieshu finally realized something. A trace of guilt flashed across his eyes. He stopped asking questions and changed the subject:
"Since we are all gathered here, it is fate. Let me give you a ride, all the way to the city gate."
Gou Zhiyou nodded.
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After seeing Gou Zhiyou off, Xu Ren'er and Mo Youli did not return to the inn immediately. Instead, they went to the Imperial Hospital to visit Tang Qiuyue.
When they arrived at the location and opened the door, Tang Qiuyue and Mu Shuangyan were both there, but their expressions were wrong and the situation seemed very tense.
Tang Qiuyue's expression showed displeasure, but her eyes were filled with reluctance. Mu Shuangyan's expression showed helplessness, but her eyes also showed reluctance, but with an extra bit of determination.
"What happened?"
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Mo Youli asked a question.
Tang Qiuyue turned her face away, obviously not intending to explain.
Seeing this, Mu Shuangyan sighed and told them the story.
It turned out that Mu Shuangyan's family had fallen into poverty and her father had been demoted to a commoner. They had no choice but to leave Jiucai Country in ten days and go to other places to seek help from relatives.
Things were fine up to this point, but when Tang Qiuyue asked Mu Shuangyan where she was going specifically so that she could go find her in person later, Mu Shuangyan refused to tell her and only gave her a general direction.
Having described this, Mo Youli glanced at Mu Shuangyan with a flickering look in his eyes.
Xu Rener listened carefully to the general process and was a little confused: "Why don't you tell me the specific address?"
Mu Shuangyan smiled bitterly: "Because my relative offended someone in the early years, he would move to a new place every once in a while. So it's not that I don't want to give Qiuyue a specific location, but I'm afraid that Qiuyue will go there empty-handed.
It might also lead to misunderstandings among relatives’ enemies, causing trouble for Qiuyue.”
"I'm not afraid of trouble."
Hearing this, Tang Qiuyue turned around and shouted loudly.
Mu Shuangyan looked at her gently and whispered her thoughts: "But I'm afraid you'll be in trouble."
Faced with her gentle tone and soft gaze, Tang Qiuyue was speechless for a moment. She turned her face away. Although she pretended to be tough, her tone had begun to soften. She murmured, "It's rare to meet a good friend outside. I'm just worried that I won't be able to find you."
Mu Shuangyan stared at her quietly, her eyes full of intricate thoughts. After a long moment, she finally said soothingly, "Don't worry. I'll contact you by carrier pigeon once I'm settled over there."
Tang Qiuyue: "Really? Then you must contact me, don't forget me."
Mu Shuangyan nodded: "I promise you, I will contact you after I settle down."
The two reconciled instantly, and the originally stiff scene began to become harmonious and beautiful.
Xu Ren'er looked at the scene in front of her with a smile. The beautiful friendship between girls always touches people's hearts.
I wonder what Ali thinks?
As soon as the thought came to his mind, Xu Ren'er turned his head to look at Mo Youli, and then was surprised to find that although Mo Youli was also smiling, unfortunately his smile did not express his true feelings, and there seemed to be a hint of silent grief in his eyes.
What's wrong with him? Why is he reacting so strangely?
Xu Ren'er thought to himself.
Thinking of Tang Beiju's revenge, which is still unclear, Xu Ren'er couldn't help but sigh helplessly. These boys, after growing up, each have their own secrets, and their minds are very deep.
"Daddy has been in a bad mood recently. I want to spend more time with him, so I'll take my leave early."
Mu Shuangyan waited until Tang Qiuyue's emotions calmed down before she slowly spoke.
Thinking of what Mu Shuangyan had just mentioned about the decline of her family, she was in a bad mood, and everyone present understood what she meant.
In addition, Xu Ren'er and Mo Youli were both there, so there was no need to worry about no one taking care of Tang Qiuyue, so everyone did not try to persuade her to stay.
"Everyone, don't worry. Before I met you, I often traveled alone. I know some medical skills. If I encounter a bad guy, sprinkling some medicine powder will not be a problem at all. Don't worry too much."
After sending the person to the gate of the Imperial Hospital, Mu Shuangyan saw that Xu Ren'er and Mo Youli seemed to want to continue following, so she had to persuade them to leave.
It is broad daylight now and this place is located under the imperial capital, so I don't think there will be any danger.
At Mu Shuangyan's insistence, Xu Ren'er and Mo Youli thought about it and decided not to send her back home, but to let her go alone.
People were coming and going on the street. Mu Shuangyan was walking leisurely, seemingly not paying attention to her surroundings. She didn't even notice that a few unremarkable guys were following her slowly at a distance of three meters from her.
After leaving the Imperial Hospital, Mu Shuangyan's originally gentle eyes became cold. She turned around and around and came to an inconspicuous alley, where she stopped, as if waiting for a distinguished guest to visit.
Seeing this, the stalkers knew they were exposed and simply showed up in front of her.
"I remember I told you not to send anyone to follow me or spy on my whereabouts during this period. Is this your master's sincerity?"
Mu Shuangyan turned around and looked at the group of people in front of her with a sneer.
The group looked at each other in confusion, and finally one of them stepped forward to explain, "We didn't intend to follow you. It's just that there was still half an hour left before the agreed time, so we couldn't help but come early to ensure your safety. This was all our own decision and has nothing to do with the master. I hope you can forgive us."
Mu Shuangyan coldly glanced at everyone present, snorted, and thought to herself: "Ensure my safety? They really know how to flatter themselves."
"I don't want to talk to you anymore, just take me to see him."
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Pavilions, terraces, corridors, mountains and rivers are connected, which is magnificent.
Mu Shuangyan stepped into the palace and, led by the guards, walked to a pavilion.
An elderly man was sitting in the pavilion. His tea seemed to have just been brewed. He picked up the teapot and smoothly placed the spout towards the teacup. Clear green water flowed down and steaming smoke floated out. He poured himself a cup and also poured a cup for the empty seat opposite him.
Obviously, the empty seat opposite was reserved for her.
"I'm just a commoner, but I'm so flattered that a prince would condescend to pour me tea!"
Looking at the pleasant scene in front of her, Mu Shuangyan was not moved at all and just mocked the old man.
Hearing the sarcasm in the tone, the old man turned a blind eye, neither happy nor angry. He waved his hand and the guards left immediately. Now only he and Mu Shuangyan were left.
"Please sit down."
Ai Fengdou turned his head, looked directly into Mu Shuangyan's eyes, and spoke slowly.
Having been in a high position for a long time, he has an aura. Even if he does nothing, he is naturally intimidating without even getting angry.
It was a pity that Mu Shuangyan seemed blind, or rather, she felt this aura, but so what? She didn't care.
She walked slowly towards the pavilion and sat down opposite Ai Fengdou. She lowered her head and stared at the teacup in front of her. After looking at it for a while, she smiled.
"Why is your Highness testing me like this? Don't you know the saying, 'When you employ someone, trust him; when you doubt him, don't employ him.'"
This cup of tea seemed clear and bright, but Mu Shuangyan knew at a glance that it was poisonous. If someone who didn't know the tea didn't take the antidote beforehand, they would probably die on the spot after drinking it.
Without any hesitation, Mu Shuangyan picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.
Looking at Mu Shuangyan's unhesitating actions, Ai Fengdou raised his eyebrows, a gleam in his eyes.
"Medicine people are immune to all poisons. This cup of tea has no effect on me, even if I can't see it."
Putting down the teacup, Mu Shuangyan said lightly.
Ai Fengdou glanced at Mu Shuangyan's face without saying a word.
Mu Shuangyan knew what he was thinking, and took off her makeup right in front of him, revealing a stunning face.
Ai Fengdou looked at Mu Shuangyan's face. Even though he was used to seeing beauties and could remain completely calm in the face of beauty, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart that Mu Shuangyan's face was truly a masterpiece of magic and was extremely beautiful.
"During this period, many officials of Jiucai Country have died suddenly, and some men whose identities could not be found have died suddenly and tragically. These deaths were all caused by you, right?"
Hearing this, Mu Shuangyan's eyes were calm and her tone was extremely calm: "Since they are eager to taste the beauty's red lips, they will naturally have to pay a price."
Ai Fengdou frowned slightly and said disapprovingly, "It seems that some of those officials who were killed had no connection with the organization you once served. Why kill them?"
Hearing this, Mu Shuangyan looked at Ai Fengdou with obvious sarcasm in her eyes. She said, "Your Highness, before I killed Mu Renjia, I was just his concubine."
Concubines had a low status and were just an accessory that could be bought, sold or disposed of at any time. When distinguished guests came, they were often used as entertainment supplies.
She is so beautiful and has the rare identity of a medicine man. Isn't it normal for Murenjia to let her entertain guests and be their plaything?
But who is Mu Shuangyan? Even if her wings were ruthlessly cut off and her bones were severely broken, she would not give up easily.
She would remember everyone's face, remember their identities, endure humiliation, and wait until she grew fresh and full wings again, then kill those who bullied her one by one.
A captivating face, a tragic and heroic past, and a tenacious soul.
Ai Wanle noticed Mu Shuangyan's fierce gaze, and secretly admired the organization that was able to train Mu Shuangyan. It was indeed very capable.
The former is fascinating, the process is pitiful, and the latter is admirable. If such a character had not betrayed the organization and made enemies with the organization in the middle of the process, as long as she was willing to wait for the organization's dispatch, I am afraid that even he might not be able to resist her.
I heard that the organization originally trained her for the purpose of letting her seduce the emperor's brother, Ai Wanle, and they even catered to his preferences and found top masters to train her martial arts.
He couldn't be sure whether his brother would fall in love with her, but he was definitely likely to develop a liking for her.
Unfortunately, success and failure are both due to Xiao He.
A person with outstanding abilities and a strong character will find it difficult to accept that his destiny is controlled by others.
Didn't this turn over in an instant?
Mu Shuangyan destroyed almost half of the organization's efforts. After a few years, when Liu Roulei grew up, she wiped out the rest of the organization that had just taken a breath and was preparing to make a comeback.
According to his intelligence, the current organization no longer exists, not even a trace of it is left.
Ai Fengdou did not have much sympathy for those who had died. At most, he would mourn for them in his heart for a few seconds and then forget about them.
Mu Shuangyan is more valuable now. He needs help from others. It is impossible for him to offend someone who is controlling his needs at this time just for a few dead people.
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