Chapter 11 Starting from Scratch
Mu Xi felt much better. Sheathed her sword, too lazy to pay attention to the crowd anymore, and strode out of the courtyard.
The sound of a body falling to the ground with a "thud".
"My lord, my lord..." came the exclamations of the crowd.
Mu Xi slowed down, about to turn around, when Mu Zhen called out weakly to Mu Xun, "Xun'er, Xun'er..."
Yes, a scumbag father has a filial son and everything is fine, so what use is this fake son to him?
Mu Xi straightened her head, which had been half-turned, quickened her pace, and headed towards the gate of the Duke's mansion.
He had previously broken out of the study because he no longer wanted to be confined to the imperial residence.
But if one were to leave the manor so late at night, where would one go?
Logically speaking, the position of the heir apparent of the Jin family is a hot potato, so giving it to Mu Xun wouldn't be a bad idea.
After all, in the original owner's memories, Mu Xun was always "friendly and respectful to his brothers".
But this time, the new identity that the scumbag father arranged for the original owner of the body after faking her death...
In short, she cannot compare to a proper noble or princess in any way.
Having made up her mind to reclaim everything that rightfully belonged to this identity, how can she restore herself since the original owner was born disguised as a man?
As far as I know from my past life, there were only two people who successfully disguised themselves as men.
First, there's Mulan, who seems to have been a real historical figure.
Secondly, there is Meng Lijun, who should be a fictional theatrical character.
As for Mulan, she can't learn her physique or fighting skills.
If the "martial" approach fails, then the "civil" approach must be adopted.
The story of Meng Lijun can serve as a reference.
To rightfully regain her identity as a woman and reclaim the princess status that rightfully belonged to the original owner, she first needed to gain prestige and then find an opportunity to plead her case to the world, since the original owner was also an innocent victim.
Reputation, reputation, reputation...
Mu Xi racked her brains as she walked.
Instead of building up reputation, it's better to spread the news of "Prince Kim's resurrection" throughout the city, so that everyone knows that Prince Kim not only came back to life, but is also healthy and normal.
First, make a name for yourself, then build up your network and stuff.
It's a pity that although the original owner was born in Moyang City, her only memories of the city were either sitting in a carriage or being trapped in the east courtyard of the Duke's mansion.
Once she left the Jun residence, Mo Yangcheng was a complete blank to her.
This is a situation where you have to start from scratch.
Mu Xi hesitated and walked out of the second gate, not knowing where to go, when a group of night patrol soldiers passed by.
His eyes lit up, and he grabbed one of the men, saying, "Go prepare a carriage for me."
With a carriage and a driver, you'll always have a way to get around, no matter where you go.
"Ah? The... the... the prince..." The guards were still stunned and didn't know how to respond.
"Brother, it's already late at night. Where do you need the carriage to go?" At this moment, Mu Xun caught up with them again.
"Are you here on orders to stop me?" Mu Xi didn't know where she could go, but she couldn't just stay trapped in Jin Fangjun's residence like this.
If she gets trapped, then all the "threats" she just made to her scumbag father will be null and void.
Only by letting everyone know of Prince Kim's existence can Prince Kim be able to act independently and avoid being controlled by others.
Mu Xun gently shook his head: "I'm just here to keep my brother company."
"Accompany?" That sounds nice, but it's just a euphemism for surveillance and control.
Mu Xi wasn't buying it, but the guard stood there dumbfounded, so he had no choice but to order Mu Xun: "Then, go prepare the carriage, I'm going out."
“But…” Mu Xun hesitated, but it seemed that he really didn’t intend to force her to return to the East Courtyard.
"There's no 'but'..." Mu Xi finally mustered some confidence and grabbed Mu Xun's collar with a force that startled even herself. "Prepare a carriage for me. I want to go out. Isn't there no curfew in Moyang City?"
Mu Xun was still feigning difficulty.
Accustomed to acting swiftly and decisively, Mu Xi drew her sword again and held it to Mu Xun's neck: "Are you going or not? If you're not going, then don't follow me anymore."
Mu Xun's eyes remained gentle without the slightest change; he didn't believe Mu Xi would do anything to him: "Don't do this, brother, this isn't you..."
"Don't call me brother, I'm not your brother." Mu Xi, a perfectly normal woman, was being addressed as "brother" by someone who was neither male nor female. She had previously managed to endure the term, but now she was furious.
But the moment he met Mu Xun's dark and bright eyes, he suddenly froze, unable to continue his outburst.
He had no choice but to turn the tip of his sword and point it at the terrified guard: "Go prepare the carriage, or I'll chop him down."
“Your Highness, it’s late and the dew is heavy. It’s really inappropriate to go out at this time.” Mu Xun obediently changed his words, but then added, “However, if Your Highness insists on going out, then you must agree to let me accompany you.”
"Okay." Mu Xi agreed without hesitation.
Anyway, she's in a completely unfamiliar place right now, otherwise she wouldn't have insisted on having a carriage.
"Alright, Your Highness, please wait a moment. I'll go prepare the carriage right away." Mu Xun finally relented.
"Hurry up." Mu Xi sheathed her sword and turned to continue towards the gate of the Duke's mansion. "I'll wait for you at the gate. I won't wait if it's too late."
After saying this, Mu Xi strode to the gate of the mansion.
At the Jin Fangjun residence, the main gate was wide open, and a large white lantern hung high under the porch, announcing the death of the Jin Fang Crown Prince.
The guards at the gate were no longer panicked when they saw Mu Xi, but in their haste and rudeness, they couldn't help but steal glances, probably wanting to see for themselves whether the person who had come back to life was a human or a ghost.
Ignoring him, Mu Xi strode out of the gate of Jin Fangjun's residence.
A cool breeze blows in late summer nights; take a deep breath of fresh air.
The feverish mind also cools down.
Looking at the deserted streets, I couldn't help but feel desolate.
Yesterday during the day, news of Prince Jin Fang's death must have reached the palace. Even though it was meant to be low-key, there shouldn't have been no one at the gates of Prince Jin Fang's residence to offer condolences.
The original owner disappeared from this world without a sound, no one knew, no one truly cared, and now there is no one to hold a memorial service.
Thinking of this, Mu Xi turned back, faced the direction of the mourning hall, put her hands together, and bowed three times.
He secretly vowed that since he had inherited the original owner's identity and lived again, he could not let the original owner leave in vain.
Tonight, she will let everyone in Moyang City know the news that "Prince Jin Fang has been brought back to life".
In the future, she will make everyone know that the "frail and sickly Prince Jin Fang" should have been the "healthy and vigorous Princess Jin Fang," living a dignified and upright life as a woman.
After making his vow, he took one last look in the direction of the mourning hall and suddenly remembered the murder he had just committed.
The price paid for the first night of the journey was too high.
No matter what, it was still a human life, and she absolutely didn't want that...
The thought of human lives filled Mu Xi with agitation. She didn't know when Mu Xun would have the carriage ready, and she was even more unsure whether Mu Xun's actions just now were a delaying tactic.
Looking around, he turned and headed towards the direction of the light.
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