Chapter 413 I am willing to join forces with the Nangong family to take over the Yan Kingdom
The night wind whistles, and the bright moon hangs like a hook.
After a long while, Nangong Ming composed himself, turned around and walked into the mansion, and calmly ordered, "Go and bring Nian Qiuyan and Yuan Xi here."
"Have those still in Taiyi re-examine them. Every detail from the day Sui Sui arrived in Taiyi must be reported again."
"Call Steward Taiyi, who came back with her, over now."
"Continue searching for Shi Yuezhen's whereabouts, keep an eye on those still in Taiyi, and look for any information related to Mei Liangyu. If Sui Sui has been in contact with them, investigate that as well."
Nangong Ming glanced at Cao Yan: "Are there any survivors among the people Madam sent to Taiyi?"
“His name is Wei Ren, and he’s still at Taiyi Academy,” Cao Yan said. “Wei Ren was involved in Xuan Kui’s affair and was almost killed by Zhang Xiangyun. He should have had his light core destroyed, but he doesn’t seem to be acting normally now.”
Nangong Ming said coldly, "Bring him here."
"yes."
Jiang Chi followed behind Cao Yan, listening to the prince's series of orders. It seemed that the prince's gaze toward the second young lady had changed since just now.
From looking at an inanimate object, to looking at a "person".
"Jiang Chi" (江尺).
Jiang Chi: "Yes."
Nangong Ming said, "Keep an eye on Sui Sui."
"Yes." Jiang Chi lowered his head; he would rather go to Taiyi to arrest people.
...
After leaving the Nangong Prince's Mansion, Yu Sui took Wu Huaiwei and Tang Qing to the Nangong ancestral home.
Before Yu Sui could even state his purpose upon arriving at the ancestral home's gate, the people at the gate greeted them with smiles and welcomed them inside.
Grandmother Nangong came out to greet them personally. Supported by her maid, the old lady walked slowly, glancing at the three people standing in the middle of the path. Her gaze swept over Tang Qingshi, lowering her eyes in a gesture of farewell, before sweeping over Wu Huaiwei and Yu Sui.
That calm, indifferent gaze revealed not a trace of emotion.
Yu Sui whispered, "Grandmother."
Grandmother Nangong had just spoken when she instructed the maid, "Go and prepare a room for the Second Miss."
Yu Sui said, "Grandmother, I only brought the Venerable One and the Dean to find someone, we won't be staying overnight."
"Is that so?" Grandmother Nangong's expression remained unchanged. "Whom are you looking for?"
“Yan Xiaochuan,” Yu Sui said, looking at Grandmother Nangong, “a renowned senior brother I met at Taiyi Academy.”
“You’re too late,” said Grandmother Nangong. “This guest left with your third brother around noon.”
Sheng?
Yu Sui was taken aback.
By the way, Yan Xiaochuan and Sheng Fei have known each other for a long time, and they have a lot to talk about.
"Is it Third Brother who came to see us?" Yu Sui asked.
Grandmother Nangong did not answer, but the maid beside her said respectfully, "The Third Young Master and Young Master Yan talked for a short time, and then Young Master Yan left with him."
Yu Sui hadn't expected Yan Xiaochuan to leave with Sheng Fei. What could those two possibly talk about?
"Do you know where they went?" Yu Sui asked the maid.
The maid shook her head to indicate that she did not know.
Wu Huaiwei said lazily, "Then let's go look for it. If it's still in the Prince's mansion, then let's go back again."
Yu Sui nodded in agreement, bowed to his grandmother Nangong, and was about to leave when his grandmother called out to him, "Now that more and more people know about the Breath of Earth, what are your plans?"
"What does Grandmother think I should do?" Yu Sui threw the question back at her.
Wu Huaiwei snorted coldly: "A bunch of people insist on making things difficult for a young girl on this issue. If you want the Breath Soil, just say so."
“The return of the Breath of Earth to the One is inevitable.” Grandmother Nangong remained unaffected, her tone still calm and deliberate. “If possible, this matter should be carried out quietly, rather than causing too much controversy.”
Yu Sui stared blankly at his grandmother, Nangong.
Does this mean I should die quietly and not make too much noise that would cause trouble?
Wu Huaiwei was already tired of hearing these words, and blurted out, "Old..."
"Hey." Tang Qing reached out to stop her, lowering his voice to Wu Huaiwei, "She is the grandmother of the Nangong family, a senior figure. We should still give her some face."
Just as Wu Huaiwei was about to glare back, she heard Grandmother Nangong say to Yu Sui, "Do you want His Majesty to get involved in this matter?"
Tang Qing and Wu Huaiwei both looked at Grandmother Nangong at the same time, while everyone else around them lowered their heads, pretending to be blind and deaf.
Yu Sui stood in the middle of the path, with wisteria vines hanging down on both sides like purple curtains, and the dim yellow light of the night lamps appearing and disappearing behind the flower waterfall.
The girl's stunned gaze gradually softened with a smile as she looked back at her grandmother, Nangong, with a hint of amusement: "I want His Majesty to intervene; it will make things much easier for me."
Grandmother Nangong seemed not to have expected her to answer like that, and stared intently at the girl in front of her.
Yu Sui said, "Grandmother, in the past, only Father made the decision on this matter, but after His Majesty intervened, he is no longer the one who can make the decision."
It was Nangong Ming who chose to abandon his daughter and choose his wife, not anyone else.
After weighing the pros and cons, Emperor Qingyang would absolutely not choose Lady Su.
Nangong Ming is Emperor Qingyang's capable subordinate and confidant, but he is also an opponent that Emperor Qingyang will be wary of.
Do you want a pawn that is completely controlled by Nangong Ming, or a pawn that is at odds with Nangong Ming and can be controlled by yourself?
A cry of an eagle echoed through the night sky. Tang Qing looked up and saw the red eagle rapidly descending towards him, landing on the back of his outstretched hand. The eagle opened its beak and spoke in a deep male voice: "His Majesty has summoned the Venerable One, the Venerable One from Taiyi, and the Second Miss Nangong to the palace for a banquet."
Tang Qing raised his hand, waving the red eagle away, then turned to Wu Huaiwei and said, "His Majesty has summoned you. Do you wish to go?"
“It’s fine to go.” Wu Huaiwei then looked at Yu Sui, “It’s a good opportunity to see what His Majesty thinks.”
Yu Sui smiled and bowed her head to her grandmother, saying, "Grandmother, I'll be going now. Please take care of yourself."
The last sentence is quite intriguing.
Grandmother Nangong slowly frowned.
Has this child... changed?
Or has it finally revealed the true nature that has been hidden for so many years?
Grandmother Nangong wanted Yu Sui to resolve the matter quietly, because she could accept it whether it was Yu Sui or Madam Su who died; all she wanted was the Breath of Earth. Causing too much conflict and trouble would only delay things. Therefore, she wanted to tell Yu Sui that if she had the ability and determination, she could seek her cooperation.
However, the child is right. Letting His Majesty take action will actually resolve the conflict caused by the Breath of Earth more quickly.
Because it was a foregone conclusion, and she didn't want to wait any longer.
Grandmother Nangong was the person who understood Nangong Ming the most in the world.
She knew that no matter what, Nangong Ming would not change his decision. It had nothing to do with feelings; he simply didn't want to lose to anyone.
...
The news that the red eagle had summoned the emperor and landed at the old residence of the Southern Palace spread far and wide in a short time. The red eagle that flew out of the palace did not hide its tracks; its cry was like the resounding of a golden bell, and people all looked up at the sky.
Soon, Nangong Ming learned that Yu Sui and the two saints had been summoned to the palace.
The man sat by Madam Su's bedside, his expression indifferent. Madam Su, her face pale, lowered her head to drink her medicine. Upon hearing the news, she looked up in confusion and asked in a hoarse voice, "What does His Majesty want with her?"
"His Majesty has learned that she is Wu Huaiwei's apprentice and wishes to meet her," Nangong Ming said calmly.
"What?" Madam Su was unaware of this news and stared at Nangong Ming in disbelief. "She and Wu Huaiwei... why is she Wu Huaiwei's apprentice? When?"
"When? Don't you think it's too late to ask these questions now?" Nangong Ming laughed and sighed, "Susu, so why didn't you just act decisively back then? Instead, you ended up with a live victim in Suisui's hands."
Su Xing subconsciously gripped the blankets tightly, feeling uneasy and her mind in complete chaos.
These unexpected news items made her think more slowly and cautiously.
“A survivor? Wei Ren? He is…” Before Madam Su could finish speaking, Nangong Ming interrupted, “Wei Ren will be here in a few days. You can interrogate this traitor yourself then.”
traitor.
Lady Su trembled at the word and suddenly grasped Nangong Ming's wrist: "Your Majesty's meaning..."
"Let's wait and see." Nangong Ming looked down at her outstretched hand. "Take your medicine first."
After drinking a bowl of medicine, Madam Su said in a low voice, "The Formless Serpent is with Sui Sui, I'm sure of it."
"Didn't you already destroy it?" Nangong Ming's cold, deep voice came from above her head. Madam Su, with her head bowed, couldn't see his expression at this moment.
“She knew about the magical beasts from the beginning, maybe Wei Ren told her, so she deliberately told Sheng Ping about it, making Sheng Ping misunderstand, she…” Madam Su looked up, wanting to tell Nangong Ming how terrible her youngest daughter’s disguise had been, but seeing the man’s calm and indifferent expression, she instantly fell silent.
Nangong Ming's gaze seemed to ask: You're only just realizing this? Do you think I wouldn't understand something you can figure out?
“Your serpent has indeed been inside Sheng Fei’s body for many years and has had some effect on him. In his mother’s eyes, how can this be considered a misunderstanding?” Nangong Ming took a handkerchief and helped the woman wipe the medicine residue from the corner of her mouth.
"It wasn't intentional!" Madam Su protested again. "The Formless Serpent escaped and hid inside him, that's why I..."
Nangong Ming suddenly grabbed her hand that was resting on her wrist and asked coldly, "Then why didn't you say so back then?"
Madam Su's face paled slightly: "I thought I could handle it."
"After all these years, you still think that way?" Nangong Ming laughed. "If you had said so earlier, you wouldn't have given Sui Sui the chance to force you to destroy your phantom beast."
Those dark eyes, which held a faint smile and appeared elegant, yet concealed a deep arrogance, now resembled a snake raising its head, coldly and angrily judging its prey.
"She was originally a commoner, who could have imagined she would end up like this!" Madam Su was also angry. She struggled and said, "If you don't let her go to Taiyi, she won't have the power to obtain these opportunities!"
"You gave her power, but then you couldn't control her, could you?!"
"Controlling her is simple; I just need to tell Sui Sui to give her the Breath Soil." Nangong Ming coldly looked at Madam Su. "And you?"
Madam Su stopped struggling, remained silent for a moment, and said softly, "Do you really have to do this?"
"I told you that you had to tell me before making any decisions, and you couldn't hide anything from me. You failed to do that." Nangong Ming shook off her hand and stood up.
"Your Highness!" Madam Su grabbed him again, then lowered her head and coughed. Her face, which had been flushed from the heated argument, quickly turned pale again.
"She won't listen to you anymore. Sui Sui isn't the naive little girl she used to be!" Madam Su said urgently, coughing, trying to persuade Nangong Ming. "You should know best what happens when someone gains power. She's no longer under control, she has her own thoughts, and she'll hinder us at every turn!"
“The Sage Changgen has already agreed to your request, so taking over the Yan Kingdom will be a piece of cake for you. Do you really want Sui Sui to ruin your years of planning?”
Madam Su tightened her grip on Nangong Ming's sleeve, took a deep breath, and said firmly, "I was wrong before, but from now on, my goal is the same as yours."
"I will no longer think about leaving or running away. I am willing to work with the Nangong family to take over the Yan Kingdom."
Nangong Ming stared into the woman's dark eyes for a moment, then leaned down and asked, "Is there anything else you're hiding from me?"
Madam Su thought of the mute woman.
That was her last resort. If His Majesty's choice differed from Nangong Ming's, then she would have no choice but to act ahead of time.
Nangong Ming's thoughts were also a variable for her.
Madam Su shook her head and said softly, "No."
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