Chapter 135 Should the Golden Lock Be Opened?
"Huh..." Mu Xi hadn't thought of that.
What I never expected was that Mu Xun could think of so much even in his grief.
While the two were talking, the makeshift shed was almost tidied up.
Tao'er came over to invite Mu Xi.
Mu Xun made a gesture and then left without even looking back.
Mu Xi found it strange; something was clearly wrong with Mu Xun. Suddenly, she thought of something, waved Tao'er away, and asked, "When did you find out we weren't blood brothers?"
"Huh?" Mu Xun wanted to pretend he hadn't heard clearly, but Mu Xi leaned in so close that he stammered, "I...I didn't know...ah...I only found out tonight..."
"Why are you so nervous?" Mu Xi thought of how the two of them used to get along as "brothers," and how Mu Xun often entered and left her room without any scruples.
It seems that Mu Xun even hugged her, held her close, and sucked the blood from her arrow wound...
When asked this question, Mu Xun forced himself to remain calm: "I didn't know before, but some things my father arranged for me to do made me suspicious... My father was originally a general of the previous dynasty, and he has always maintained secret contact with the forces of the former dynasty, so I suspect that I may be an orphan of the former dynasty's forces..."
"Why...why do you suspect that you are a descendant of the previous dynasty?" This question immediately diverted Mu Xi's attention.
Mu Xun answered frankly, "Such a confidential matter, my father allowed me to participate, yet he forbade me to reveal anything to you or Mu Chong. If it weren't for protection, and given my position in this matter, I shouldn't have... But who would have thought..."
"Out of protection? Is that what you're thinking?" Mu Xi had never considered it from that perspective before, but now that she knew Mu Xun's true identity, that didn't hold true either. But she rephrased her question, "Then when did you start to have doubts?"
Mu Xun recalled briefly: "About seven or eight years ago, I remember Mu Chong was only four or five years old when she would say things like 'I was raised by XX.' I wanted to know what kind of person my birth mother was. Why did she give birth to me under those circumstances? If she really had ulterior motives, it's truly heartbreaking that she died in childbirth after giving birth to me."
"You went to investigate?" Mu Xi was completely misled.
The original owner didn't have many memories of Mu Xun from her youth, mainly because the two of them lived separately most of the time.
Mu Xun nodded slightly: "Later, through secret investigation, we traced him to a guard named Xu Bang, who was my father's former 'stirrup officer' and a close confidant who was always with him in the army. During his time in the army, he frequented brothels and met a woman with the nickname 'Peach Blossom,' and it seems he even had a child with her. Because my father didn't seem like the type to frequent brothels, I suspected at the time that I might be Xu Bang's child. However, Xu Bang later died on the battlefield, and my father secretly helped and rescued many relatives of those connected to the previous dynasty's forces, like the Cao family mother and daughter... Therefore, I suspected that I might be in the same situation..."
"I see..." Mu Xi even felt that this kind of background sounded more reasonable.
Because of his background, Mu Xun has always tried his best to be a filial son and a good brother.
After giving his instructions, Mu Xun looked up at the sky and said, "It's about to get light. You should take this time to rest. Once I've made all the arrangements, we'll offer incense to Father together."
Mu Xi had nothing more to ask and turned back to the tidy-up work shed.
Tao'er and Ze Lan followed them in and helped them with a quick wash.
If we're talking about falling asleep, how can we possibly sleep at this hour?
Moreover, so much happened that night, and I had so many things on my mind.
Therefore, Mu Xi sent everyone away and lay down fully clothed.
Just as I lay down on the bed, something in my arms suddenly pressed against my chest.
Then she remembered the belongings left behind by her scumbag father before he died.
Mu Xi quickly took out the crescent-shaped gold lock and examined it carefully by the light from the window.
It's called a gold lock, but to be precise, it's a very small gold box, divided into two halves, with a clearly hollow interior.
It feels quite heavy in your hand, with a substantial weight.
The gold lock is carved with Yan Sheng's unique wave and auspicious patterns, and there must be something inside.
Mu Xi tried to pry it open, but it was obviously impossible. She shook it, but there was no sound, and she couldn't tell what was inside.
Upon closer inspection, there are uneven grooves on one side of the moon's center, suggesting that it can only be opened when two and a half moons are joined together to form a full moon.
What exactly is inside?
Since Jin Fangjun Muzhen had already revealed everything on his deathbed, why did he pull this stunt?
What else is off-limits?
Why must we wait until Mu Xun restores the kingdom?
Unable to think of anything right away, Mu Xi planned to discuss it with Mu Xun tomorrow, suggesting that the two of them take a look together in advance.
After a while of random thoughts, I finally drifted off to sleep.
When I opened my eyes again, it was already broad daylight.
He could hear Yan Shu talking loudly outside, just a partition away, asking Mu Xun all sorts of questions.
Mu Xun's voice was low, and it was impossible to hear exactly what he said.
Mu Xi sat up.
Zhelan, who had been keeping watch outside, heard the bed creaking inside and immediately pushed the door open: "Your Highness, you're awake. This servant will go and fetch you some water right away."
Looking at the sky outside the door, Mu Xi guessed that she hadn't slept for more than two hours and her mind was still a mess.
The constant whistles from the construction site not far away, which now reassured her.
With Zhelan's help, Mu Xi ate a simple bowl of porridge, tied her hair into a simple bun, and chose a plain white twill robe before going out to meet people.
"Oh my, I didn't expect to see the young master again so soon." As soon as Mu Xi stepped out, Yan Shu came to greet him.
Mu Xi was puzzled. She had clearly heard Mu Xun send Yan Shu away just now, so why was he back again?
But all he could say was, "Greetings, Lord Yan."
Yan Shu was overjoyed and pointed behind him: "I heard that the young master will be staying at Qifeng Terrace for a long time. I have already started to build a larger prefab house for the young master. It is right behind here. The young master will have to make do for one more night. He will be able to move in as early as tomorrow."
Mu Xi looked in that direction but saw nothing.
Upon closer listening, one can indeed hear clanging and banging sounds.
He then gave a slight bow and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Lord Yan."
Yan Shu smiled brightly: "A person like the Crown Prince should live in a magnificent palace. It's a pity that the Viewing Pavilion will take some time to build, otherwise the Crown Prince should be allowed to ascend to the high tower."
Upon hearing this, Mu Xi understood: "Brother Yan, did you also encounter the stage fire last night? Were you not frightened?"
"Oh dear, how could you be frightened? To witness the Crown Prince's 'spirit possession' last night was such a fortunate event!" Yan Shu leaned closer. "To say that in Yan Sheng, a spirit possession could descend upon a 'man' is truly unprecedented. No wonder when I first saw the Crown Prince, I felt that he was too beautiful for a man."
These are not related.
Mu Xi was speechless and could only force a change of topic: "Where's Mu Xun? Why are you alone?"
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