The next day, Mo Chenxuan got up early and went to the kitchen to watch the people prepare breakfast.
The two brothers ate breakfast together and then went into the study to talk for a while before Mo Chenyu said, "Brother, it's about time."
Mo Chenxuan nodded: "Okay, I'll take you there."
Inside the carriage, Mo Chenxuan couldn't help but give another word of advice. The carriage swayed and bumped until it arrived at the gate of the Yongjun Prince's Mansion. Mo Chenxuan and Mo Bao helped Mo Chenyu get off the carriage. The gatekeeper of the Yongjun Prince's Mansion had been waiting. Seeing this, someone went inside to report the situation, and another person came over to greet them.
The gatekeeper came over and said to Mo Chenyu, who was sitting in a wheelchair, "So this must be Young Master Mo! Greetings, Young Master Mo."
Mo Chenyu replied, "That is indeed me."
Then Mo Chenyu added, "The man next to me is my elder brother, and the other one is my attendant."
The gatekeeper bowed respectfully to Mo Chenxuan and said, "Greetings, Young Master Mo."
Mo Chenxuan was a little nervous upon hearing this, and then quickly said, "No need for such formalities."
In fact, Mo Chenyu was quite uneasy when the gatekeeper of Prince Yong's mansion greeted him like this. There is a saying that even a seventh-rank official is above the prime minister's gate. Although there is no prime minister now, the achievements of Prince Yong and his status in the court and in the emperor's heart are no less than those of the prime ministers of the past.
The Mohists were somewhat renowned in the area, but they were still considered part of the social hierarchy of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants. No matter how well they did carpentry, they were still considered "craftsmen," a class that was already much lower in social standing.
In their small county town, the Mo family couldn't even get close enough to the county magistrate to establish a connection.
It's normal for Mo Chenxuan to feel uneasy.
The gatekeeper ran over to report, and Su Peisheng immediately informed Yinzhen upon receiving the news.
"Master, Young Master Mo has arrived."
Yinzhen nodded: "Since you're here, go and bring the person over yourself. I'll meet them first."
This man was too clever. The young princess saw that Mo Chenyu was good-looking, pitiful, and disabled, so she felt sorry for him. Yinzhen decided to give him a warning first, because he was afraid that Mo Chenyu would take advantage of the young princess in the future.
Su Peisheng nodded: "Yes, this servant will go right away."
Su Peisheng personally went out to greet the person. The gatekeeper who was accompanying the Mo family outside was startled to see that it was Su Peisheng who came out. He then thought back and realized that he hadn't done anything inappropriate.
The fact that Su Peisheng personally came out to greet him suggests that the master must value him highly.
When the gatekeeper saw Su Peisheng arrive, his smile widened, and he hurried forward to greet him: "Manager Su, you've arrived."
Su Peisheng smiled and said, "I heard that Young Master Mo and Young Master Mo brought people over. Since Master has official business to attend to and cannot come out, he asked me to come out and greet them."
The gatekeeper thought that in the future, the status of this young master of the Mo family could be given even greater importance.
Mo Chenxuan was taken aback upon hearing this, unsure of what to say.
Mo Chenyu said, "Thank you for making this trip, Steward Su."
Su Peisheng smiled and said, "It's all what I should do."
"Gentlemen, please come in."
We entered through the main gate of the Prince's Mansion, which was considered a sign of courtesy.
Mo Chenxuan didn't know much about these things, but Mo Chenyu did. After entering the main gate, he suddenly felt a little uneasy. He had no power or influence and didn't seem to have anything worth coveting. Why was Prince Yong being so polite to him?
A person should know his own worth, and he was very self-aware. If it weren't for Prince Yong saying he wanted to use him, even if the Ninth Prince genuinely appreciated his skills, he wouldn't have personally met him. At most, he would have had Mr. Qi persuade him.
The sudden appearance of the main gate of the Yongjun Prince's Mansion made Mo Chenyu feel very uneasy.
Upon entering the mansion, he suddenly thought of something: many powerful and wealthy people appear glamorous on the surface, but are actually quite despicable inside. They like to keep male lovers and enjoy playing various games.
Mo Chenyu knew he was good-looking, but now he had a broken leg. Could it be that Prince Yong had such a secret fetish?
Furthermore, rumors circulated that Prince Yong only had one woman in his harem, his fourth wife, and that they had been married for two years but had no children. The more one thought about it, the more Prince Yong seemed to be a homosexual.
Mo Chenyu suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.
It shouldn't be... right?
Mo Chenyu was very uncertain at this moment. Unless it was for this reason, he really couldn't think of any other reason why he would be treated so politely.
The class distinctions of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants were deeply ingrained. His good looks did not mean he was progressive in his thinking. Therefore, it would be unbelievable to anyone that he was in the "artisan" class and was treated with such courtesy by the royal princes.
Moreover, he himself knows how good-looking he is.
Mo Chenyu followed Su Peisheng into the Yongjun Prince's Mansion, feeling both surprised and frightened.
Finally, Mo Chenxuan said he would stay, and Mo Chenyu went into Yinzhen's study alone.
The two had met before, so they didn't feel like strangers when they met again.
Mo Chenyu's heart pounded when he saw the aloof Prince Yong, but he managed to keep a straight face, demonstrating his remarkable mental fortitude.
After entering, Mo Chenyu bowed and said, "I am Mo Chenyu, and I greet Prince Yong."
Yinzhen said calmly, "Young Master Mo, there's no need for such formalities. Please sit down and let's talk."
Mo Chenyu: "Thank you, Your Highness."
After sitting down, Yinzhen didn't speak, but continued to write something on the desk with his pen. About an incense stick's time later, just when Mo Chenyu was about to give up, Yinzhen stopped writing.
"I had some things to take care of, sorry to have kept you waiting."
Yinzhen was being polite, but Mo Chenyu dared not accept such a polite response. He simply said, "I haven't been waiting long. Does Your Highness have any instructions for me?"
Mo Chenyu's biggest wish right now is for Yinzhen to assign him a lot of work, because he is really afraid of being "forced" into it.
Although Prince Yong was handsome and of high status, he only liked women and would not compromise himself even if he was disabled.
Yinzhen: "There are indeed some things that need your attention, but before we discuss them, there are some things that require your honest answers."
Mo Chenyu: "Your Highness, please ask."
As long as you don't lust after his body, everything else is negotiable!
"As far as I know, you did not know Mr. Qi, who is by my ninth brother's side, before you came to the capital. The way you met is too coincidental. Moreover, it seems that you sent someone to investigate the feud between the Cao family and my ninth brother before you came to the capital. Can you give me an explanation, Young Master Mo?"
Mo Chenyu was stunned upon hearing this, unsure whether to feel fortunate or sad.
Fortunately, he thought his innocence could be preserved. From this question, he knew why Prince Yong had come to see him in person today.
The sadness lies in how he is asked to answer this question.
After thinking for a moment, Mo Chenyu said, "Since Your Highness has already investigated, I naturally dare not lie. Just as Your Highness found out, I already knew that Mr. Qi was Ninth Master's man before I met him. Your Highness should also know about the subsequent situation. This action was indeed intentional. If Your Highness wants to punish someone, punish me alone. This matter was designed by me. The Mo family was not involved. I hope Your Highness can be lenient."
Mo Chenyu didn't try to explain, but directly admitted it, and didn't say anything about being forced to do it or having no choice, which was truly "frank".
Upon hearing this, Yinzhen couldn't help but admire the man's intelligence. If he hadn't injured his leg and had studied diligently, he could have become a great man in the future.
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