Mountain and River Festival 276. The Tenth Prince Mo Suyun

Leng Haoyu and Murong Ting's sudden arrival was definitely not just a visit. After they sat down, Leng Haoyu frowned and said, "Our people have reported that the Liu family seems to have learned about Mo Jingli's son."

Feng Zhiyao had just returned to Chujing, so he naturally didn't know what had happened in Chujing in the past two months. He asked in confusion, "Mo Jingli's son? The one born by Ye Ying? Was he kidnapped?" Leng Haoyu clapped his hands and laughed, "You are really too slow in reporting the news. Mo Jingli had just become the regent some time ago, and he kicked his son to death when he returned to the mansion. Although this news was suppressed and not announced, most of the dignitaries in the capital knew about it."

Feng Zhiyao raised his eyebrows. He was not stupid and figured it out immediately. He smiled and said, "So... Mo Jingli was raised as someone else's son for a few years for nothing? What about now? Is his biological son in the hands of the Liu family?"

"Ali, what do you think?" Mo Xiuyao looked at Ye Li and asked.

Ye Li frowned, thought for a while and said, "I don't think it's very likely. Mo Jingqi is cautious and suspicious, and he never even trusts the people around him. Mo Jingli spent so much time and energy but failed to find any clues, which proves that Mo Jingqi handled it very cleanly. There is no reason why the Liu family could find it, and... the timing is too coincidental." Mo Jingqi had just passed away, and the new emperor had not yet ascended the throne, but the Liu family had already released the news of the only son of Prince Li's Mansion. It really made people think too much.

Mo Xiuyao looked at Leng Haoyu, who shrugged and said, "They haven't gotten any specific information either. It's just that the Liu family has been doing a lot of things in secret recently. We can only vaguely know that it's related to Mo Jingli's son. But it will take time to find out whether the child is Mo Jingli's son." Mo Xiuyao raised his eyebrows and smiled, "No need to let anyone check. It's a waste of time."

Leng Haoyu looked at him in confusion, and Mo Xiuyao asked, "Does it matter to us whether it is or not?"

Hearing this, everyone was startled. Isn't it? They didn't intend to get involved in these things. So whether the child is Mo Jingli's son or not is of no significance to them. Mo Xiuyao stood up, looked at Leng Haoyu and smiled: "If you have that time, you might as well go and check the things in the north. Anyway, Feng San is also in the capital now, and your business in the capital is closed. Why don't you go to Zijing Pass?"

Leng Haoyu was tempted. Now the battle was going on at Zijing Pass. Although he had secret guards protecting him, he was still a little worried about Leng Huai's secret guards.

"I'll go too." Murong Ting said quickly.

Although Leng Haoyu is from Dingwang Mansion, Murong Ting is not. Mo Xiuyao naturally has no control over Murong Ting, this is Leng Haoyu's family background. Leng Haoyu said hesitantly: "There is a battle at Zijing Pass now, it's too dangerous." Murong Ting sneered, "Do you think I have never seen a battlefield?" She grew up with her father at the border since she was a child, not to mention that she also participated in the defense of Yonglin City, right?

"Can you bear to leave Junhan alone in the capital with no one to take care of him?" Leng Haoyu continued to persuade him.

Murong Ting frowned. This was a problem. Her son had never left her side since he was born. Seeing Ye Li sitting next to her, Murong Ting's eyes lit up and she looked at Ye Li eagerly, "Li'er..." Ye Li smiled and said, "As long as you are not afraid that Jun Han will be bullied by Chen'er, just send him here." It's the same for one child, and it's the same for two children. Besides, although Mo Xiaobao likes to cling to people sometimes, he is actually quite capable of taking care of himself and doesn't need them to worry about him at all.

However, I don't know why Mo Xiaobao thinks Leng Junhan is a soft and bully little kid. Every time they meet, they either pinch or chat. Ye Li wonders if Mo Xiaobao has transferred all the resentment of being bullied by his father to Leng Junhan. Every time Ye Li sees the white, tender and soft little Junhan being bullied by Mo Xiaobao with tears rolling in his eyes but stubbornly refusing to fall, her heart aches. But Leng Junhan thinks Mo Xiaobao is a good brother, and forgets about being bullied. The next time they meet, he still calls him Brother Yuchen and Brother Yuchen affectionately. No wonder Mo Xiaobao calls him Leng Xiaodai. Even Leng Haoyu, his father, can't help but cover his face when he sees his cute little look. How many sins did he commit to have such a stupid son?

"It's okay. Junhan is just spoiled too much by us. He has such a soft and gentle personality, I don't know who he resembles. It's just right for me to keep him in your home so that I can help discipline him." Murong Ting waved her hand generously.

Master Taizu made up his mind, and as a wife slave, Leng Haoyu had no choice but to obey. However, he still had some awareness of being a father. He looked at Mo xiuyao and warned, "Don't let the young prince bully my son too much." Mo xiuyao raised his eyebrows. Is this something he can handle? He is King Ding, not a nurse taking care of his children.

"Leng Er, you don't think that I want you to visit your relatives, do you?" Looking at Leng Haoyu's tangled expression, Mo Xiuyao said calmly. As an excellent and capable subordinate, shouldn't you try your best to figure out every action and decision of your superior? Why is Leng Haoyu so happy and worried when he is in a hurry to visit his relatives and can't bear to leave his children at home?

Leng Haoyu lowered his head helplessly. He knew it wouldn't be that easy. "I respectfully listen to your instructions, Lord."

Mo Xiuyao slightly raised his lips and said, "No need for instructions. Within half a year, if the northern army takes one step into Zijing Pass, you don't have to come back. Hang yourself on the southeast tree. In addition... I am a person who loves talents. Hmm?" Leng Haoyu's eyes changed, and he looked at Mo Xiuyao with some joy. Mo Xiuyao smiled and said nothing, Leng Haoyu said loudly, "Don't worry, my lord. I will not let you down."

"Go ahead, your son, don't worry. If you can't come back in time, I can take you back to the northwest. It just so happens that Mr. Qingyun is free now and can teach you a thing or two."

Leng Haoyu and Murong Ting were both delighted. Since they had a child, they have always lived in the capital. In fact, this is not good for the many things Leng Haoyu has to do, but he is worried about leaving Murong Ting with the child alone. If Leng Junhan is taken back to the northwest, there is no need to worry about safety. Being personally enlightened by Mr. Qingyun is definitely a benefit that others can't ask for. The second son of Leng obviously attributed the cleverness and wisdom of the young master Mo to Mr. Qingyun's good teaching.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The next morning, Leng Haoyu and Murong Ting went to Zijing Pass secretly. They were not valued in the Leng family, and not many people paid attention to them in the capital, so they did not attract anyone's attention. Leng Junhan was sent to Prince Ding's Mansion that night. Although he was a little hurt about leaving his parents, a four-year-old baby. But after hearing the news that he would live with his brother Xiaobao in the future, Leng Xiaodai quickly put his parents' departure behind him and said that he would sleep with his brother Yuchen in the future. Looking at his son's rare expression as if he had swallowed a fly, Prince Ding happily agreed to Leng's request. He also signaled Mo Xiaobao to take good care of his little brother and not let him suffer any grievances.

So the days in Ding Wangfu passed by in the joy of chasing and hiding between Mo Xiaobao and Leng Xiaodai. As for the news that came from time to time, such as the assassination of the tenth prince who had not yet ascended the throne, the Queen Mother who did not want to be buried alive, and the secret fights between the Liu family and the Li Wangfu, they were all ignored by the people in Ding Wangfu. In the blink of an eye, it was the day when the new emperor ascended the throne.

Mo Jingqi's coffin has been moved to a side hall at the westernmost part of the imperial city for temporary placement. Perhaps because Mo Jingqi never thought that he would die so early, Mo Jingqi's imperial mausoleum has not been completed. And the time required to build the mausoleums of emperors of all dynasties is not something that can be completed overnight. Therefore, Mo Jingqi cannot be buried in a short period of time and can only be temporarily placed in a palace. Wait until the imperial mausoleum is completed and then choose a day to send the coffin to the imperial mausoleum.

The ascension of a new emperor of the Great Chu State has always been congratulated by people from all directions. Even when Mo Jingqi ascended the throne, the regent Mo Liufang had passed away, but the Great Chu State still had Mo Xiuwen to support it, as well as the famous young general Mo Xiuyao. The entire Great Chu State was also quite stable and strong. The surrounding countries, including Xiling, naturally sent envoys to congratulate. But this time, except for Nanzhao and several small surrounding countries, there was no news from the neighboring Xiling and Beirong. A little emperor who was only seven years old, and there were two opposing factions in the court. The Dingwang Mansion had long since left the Great Chu State. The two powerful countries of Xiling and Beirong were indeed qualified to ignore them. Moreover, they have no intention of congratulating the new king of Great Chu on his accession to the throne. They are now eyeing the fat piece of meat of Great Chu.

The coronation ceremony of the tenth prince was scheduled for March 12, which was a good date. The Ding Palace naturally received the invitation early, and a few days before the coronation ceremony, Ye Li was invited into the palace by the queen.

This was not the first time Ye Li saw the Tenth Prince. This child, who had been living quietly in a corner of the palace like a shadow, was suddenly pushed to the most eye-catching place after the incident with Mo Jingqi. He had been frightened for the past half month. When Ye Li saw him, he was sleeping in his biological mother's arms. Just looking at his pale and thin face, you can tell that he has not had a good life these days. Hearing Ye Li's footsteps, the Tenth Prince immediately opened his eyes, and his blank eyes were full of fear and terror. He choked twice and was about to cry. His biological mother hurriedly covered his mouth in panic and looked at Ye Li and the queen at a loss.

The queen frowned and sighed helplessly, "Let him go. Princess Ding won't bother with a child."

The woman with gorgeous clothes and ordinary face then carefully let go of the hand covering the mouth of the Tenth Prince. She looked at Ye Li anxiously and then whispered to comfort the Tenth Prince in her arms. The Tenth Prince cried for a while and seemed tired, then fell into a deep sleep again. The Queen wanted to have someone carry him to rest, but was worried about waking him up again. Ye Li walked over and pressed a few acupuncture points on the Tenth Prince's body, then whispered: "Carry him to rest. Be careful not to wake him up."

"Thank you...Thank you, Princess Ding." She thanked Ye Li tremblingly before taking the tenth prince to the back hall to rest.

After watching the people leave, Ye Li raised her eyebrows and asked the Queen, "What happened?"

The Queen smiled bitterly and said, "What else can I do? This child... I thought that the Sixth Prince was arrogant and unruly at first. If he was spoiled by others, he might not be able to be a king. But this Tenth Prince... I'm afraid he will be more troublesome than the Sixth Prince. It's hard for this child. He has probably only seen his father a few times since he was born. His biological mother is not someone who can teach him. He has been frightened a lot these days and can't even sleep well. Now... let alone other things, I'm afraid he won't be able to cope with the day of his enthronement."

Seeing the exhausted look on the empress's face, Ye Li could only sigh. The biological mother of the tenth prince was just a palace maid who was favored by Mo Jingqi by accident. She was originally from a poor peasant family and naturally could not teach the tenth prince anything. Although now it is believed that the tenth prince is about to ascend the throne, the people in the palace all respectfully call her the empress dowager. But that gorgeous dress cannot change a person's temperament and ability. Wearing that gorgeous empress dowager's phoenix robe only makes the already insignificant woman look even smaller and more uneasy. Now the affairs outside are still supported by the civil and military ministers of Li Wanghua, the Duke of Hua, and the Empress has to bear the affairs in the palace alone. If something happens to the new emperor at this time, even if the empress is not blamed, she will not be able to escape the charge of protecting the young master. No wonder the empress is so tired.

Seeing the Queen's expression, Ye Li almost couldn't bear to do anything for Feng Zhiyao anymore.

The Queen saw that Ye Li was a little distracted and couldn't help but smile and said, "But what do you want to say? We are not outsiders, so just say it."

Ye Li raised her head, looked at her and whispered, "Feng San is back."

The queen was stunned, looking down at the white jade bracelet on her wrist in a trance. Ye Li did not urge her, but quietly sat beside her to drink tea. After a long while, the queen came back to her senses, smiled at Ye Li with some apology, and said: "I'm sorry to make you laugh, for a while... Isn't he doing well in the northwest? Why did he come back at this time?"

Ye Li looked at the Queen calmly without saying anything, and the faint smile on the Queen's face gradually faded. She looked at Ye Li helplessly and said, "The Princess came to tell me this, so I guess... the Princess also knows about the past." Ye Li nodded and said softly, "It's not your fault for what happened in the past. Feng San's reluctance to give up is his obsession, and it's not your fault. If your Majesty has no intention, I will tell him not to bother you again. But if your Majesty is not really indifferent, why not give each other a chance?"

"Opportunity?" The Queen smiled bitterly, looked at Ye Li and shook her head, saying, "Thank you, Princess. I know that you are not the kind of person who likes to meddle in other people's business, and it is not easy for you to tell me so much. Please tell him... I just think of him as a younger brother who grew up with me like Xiu Yao, nothing more."

Ye Li frowned and said, "He wants to see the queen. He wanted to come to the palace when he first returned to Beijing, but the prince and I persuaded him not to. But if I bring back such an answer, I'm afraid he won't be convinced no matter what. He still has to see the queen when the time comes."

The Queen shook her head and said, "There is no need to meet. The palace is under strict security now, and the new emperor is about to ascend the throne, so I don't have the heart to think about these things. Princess, please tell him not to enter the palace. I don't have time."

Ye Li was silent. "No time" was indeed a good excuse for rejection. When someone doesn't even have time to see you, it's enough to show that they don't care about you. No matter from which aspect, the queens are all very smart women.

"What are your plans for the future, Your Majesty?" Ye Li asked with a frown.

The Queen was puzzled and looked up at Ye Li. Ye Li pursed her lips and smiled faintly, "Your Majesty wants me to convince Feng San, so you must give me enough reasons. At least... you must let him know that Your Majesty can live very well without him, even better than with him, right?" The Queen understood and said in a deep voice, "When the new emperor ascends the throne, I will become the Queen Mother of Da Chu. Isn't that enough?"

"Maybe that's enough." Ye Li sighed.

The two of them were speechless for a while. Then a commotion came from outside the door. "How dare you! Let the queen come out! I want to see her!"

"Your Majesty, the Empress is meeting Princess Ding. Please wait for a moment." The palace maid outside the door advised earnestly.

"How brave! I am the Queen Mother. Do I have to wait to see her? Feng, come out to me!"

Ye Li frowned and asked in confusion: "Didn't they say they were buried alive with the dead? Why are they still making a fuss? Is Concubine Liu still here?"

The Queen smiled faintly and said, "The Liu family and the Prince of Qin do not agree to have Concubine Liu buried alive with the emperor. The key is that the Prince Regent has also wavered. Since Concubine Liu is still alive, the Queen Mother naturally cannot make any move for the time being. Those families are still arguing with the court officials and those scholars. I heard that there is a suggestion to wait until the emperor is buried before burying her alive. It does not count as a violation of the will."

"That has nothing to do with the Queen Mother, right? The late Emperor has been buried for almost twenty years."

"Who knows what they are thinking? In this case, whatever I say is wrong. Let them fight it out on their own." The Tenth Prince seemed to be awakened by the noise outside, and he began to sob. The Queen frowned and said, "Please come in, Queen Mother."

There was silence outside the door for a while, and after a while the empress dowager and her entourage marched into the main hall in a grand procession.

Looking at the Queen Mother in front of her, Ye Li could not help but be shocked. I remember the first time I saw the Queen Mother was in the Zhangde. The Queen Mother was high and mighty, dignified and noble, and the mother of the country, but now the Queen Mother seemed to have lost all the royal majesty and elegance she had in the past overnight. Her gray hair, wrinkled eyebrows that could not be covered up by makeup, and the fierceness in her eyes. She did not look like a Queen Mother who was the mother of the country, but rather like a beast trapped in a cage.