Just as Cui Boyong was desperately trying to figure out how to return to the capital and use his family's power to escape this calamity, the oxcart beneath him started to move.
"Husband, where are they taking us?"
Upon discovering that the oxcart was moving, Madam Zheng, who was tightly bound, became frightened again. "She...she wouldn't secretly take us to a secluded place, and then—" *click*
Madam Zheng was used to a life of luxury and had never experienced such hardship.
Moreover, people are most afraid of the unknown.
Having lost her freedom and with no one to protect her, how could Madam Zheng not be afraid?
Madam Zheng was afraid, and so was Cui Boyong.
However, he was a man after all and couldn't show weakness in front of his wife.
Cui Boyong swallowed hard and forced himself to remain calm, saying, "The Xie family won't kill us."
If they wanted to kill, they would have done it long ago; they could have pinned the blame on the "rioters."
Just like he had done before.
When the "rioters" rushed in and captured them, they didn't kill them, and they probably won't kill them now or in the future either!
"Yes, my husband is right!"
Seeing that her husband was calm and that what he said made a lot of sense, Madam Zheng was persuaded.
Therefore, even when she found herself in Crescent Town, she was not too panicked.
"Is this the Yue King's Palace?"
After being pushed off the oxcart, Madam Zheng first cursed "You unruly servant!" before beginning to observe her surroundings.
She saw the newly built royal palace and the increasingly prosperous Crescent Moon Town.
Across the sea, she could still vaguely see the town of Hexian.
This place was originally a dilapidated and desolate fishing village.
Less than a year later, it became so lively.
During the day, Crescent Moon Town was attacked by rioters, but the people had been warned in advance and had all fled.
Before noon, the riot was quelled, and the people who had heard the news gradually returned.
Then, they learned some big news—
His Highness the King of Yue did not become a useless person, but instead led his troops to fight outside.
Now that the prince has returned in triumph, the entire Yuezhou, and even most of Lingnan, will be incorporated into the prince's territory!
The people of Crescent Moon Town are basically dependent on the Yue King's Mansion for their livelihood.
Many of them had children and grandchildren serving as guards in the Yue King's palace.
The more powerful the Yue King's Mansion becomes, the better their lives will be.
Therefore, they were genuinely happy for the return of the King of Yue.
Upon hearing that His Highness the Prince of Yue was going to hold a belated wedding ceremony for His Highness the Princess, everyone volunteered to go to the Prince's residence to help.
They also decorated their homes with lanterns and set off firecrackers to celebrate the joyous occasion at the Yue King's Palace.
This scene was also witnessed by Cui Boyong and Madam Zheng.
"Didn't the New Year pass a long time ago? It's March now, so why is it still so festive here?"
Madam Zheng was puzzled and couldn't help but wonder, "Could they be celebrating their 'victory' during the day?"
"Well, so this was all a conspiracy by the Xie family after all!"
Although both Madam Zheng and Cui Boyong guessed it might be the Prince of Yue's residence.
But they still held a sliver of hope—the King of Yue had long been deposed, so perhaps it was other powerful clans in Yuezhou causing trouble!
If it's just a powerful clan, then it's a real "popular rebellion." If Cui Boyong can think of a way, he might be able to salvage the situation.
But if it were the Prince of Yue's residence—
The fact that Xie, or even the supposedly "disgraced" Helian Jue, wanted to move Cui Boyong, a high-ranking official of the imperial court, can only be explained in one way: he wanted to rebel!
For someone who wants to raise the flag of rebellion, there is a very high chance that they will use Cui Boyong to establish their authority!
If he were to be used as a "sacrifice," would he even survive?
Cui Boyong's heart pounded wildly, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
He finally couldn't hold back any longer. No longer caring about saving face, he shamelessly and cautiously asked the people escorting him, "Young man, is there some happy occasion in Crescent Moon Town?"
The person in charge of escorting Cui Boyong was none other than Li Meng, a personal guard of the Prince's mansion.
He glanced at Cui Boyong indifferently. "Of course there is good news! First, my lord has returned from his campaign in Jiaozhou and executed corrupt officials such as Huang Zhida in accordance with the Great Zhou Law."
Cui Boyong's eyes widened instantly.
What?
Has Helian Jue gone to war?
He... he actually agreed?
They actually captured Jiaozhou and Huangzhou?
How come he didn't hear a word about something this big?
Oh no, that's not the point. The point is, Helian Jue really didn't become a useless person.
All that talk about alcoholism and drug use is a lie!
And that Xie family member, deliberately making a high-profile appearance in public, was probably also covering for Helian Jue.
What a shrewd man, Helian Jue!
What a Xie family!
This couple completely fooled Cui Boyong and the entire officialdom of Yuezhou!
"Secondly, the Prince and Princess were in too much of a rush when they were in the capital and did not hold a wedding ceremony! Now that the situation has been settled, the Prince is preparing to hold a wedding ceremony for the Princess!"
As Li Meng spoke, a look of joy appeared on his face.
He was one of the five hundred soldiers who were transferred by the Ministry of War to the Prince of Yue's residence.
They followed the King of Yue and his queen all the way to Lingnan.
He personally experienced the Queen's kindness and generosity, and also received full military pay and bonuses by following the various rules set by the Queen.
In less than a year, he saved up more than two hundred strings of cash and sent it all back home.
Now, he has been promoted to centurion, and the royal palace has allocated him a house, allowing him to bring his family with him to the army.
If the family members do come, the Prince's Mansion will arrange jobs for them.
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