Chapter 194 Observe the situation
"Furthermore..." Shen Lun paused, then added, "Now that the position of Zhu Mingjun is vacant and the Southern Border Town General has been replaced by a woman, countless people will be eyeing that position. Not to mention ordinary princes and ministers, even the three princes of the current Yu King will probably not let it go. And the 'Yanshan Hunting Tour' will definitely be a good place for them to fight openly and secretly. You should avoid it if you can, and don't get caught up in pointless struggles and ruin the important matter. Please keep this in mind."
Mu Xi and Mu Xun bowed in unison and replied, "Yes."
The more Mu Xi verbally agreed, the more puzzled she became. Shen Lun's warning must mean he knew something inside.
Since you know the three young masters are fighting fiercely, why do you still want your daughter to get involved?
Is this a sign of concern, a warning, or perhaps a reservation about them?
In any case, such questions should be kept to oneself; even the most foolish person wouldn't dare to ask them aloud.
The two left the study one after the other.
The two had already descended the steps when Shen Lun seemed to remember something: "By the way, I've heard that the Qi family of Xiangnan has recently acquired a new branch?"
Mu Xi turned around and saw Shen Lun's slightly furrowed brows.
Shen Lun casually followed up with, "I heard that the woman from the collateral branch got involved with the second young master of the Qi family because she also has the surname 'Qi'. Was it you who made the connection?"
Mu Xi's inner alarm bells went off, but he perfectly feigned a look of bewilderment and respect: "Ah... Uncle is talking about Qi Erniang, right? She... is just a female merchant. I see that she is a widow but very strong-willed, so she asked Mu Xun to help her make a match."
Some things are easy to find out once investigated; they can't be hidden, and there's no need to make up lies, which would only lead to unfounded suspicion.
"Strong-willed?" Shen Lun's lips curled into a faint sneer. "Hmph, a widowed woman who amassed her fortune through underhanded means and scheming against her relatives. To call her 'strong-willed' is an understatement. However, I've received word that she's now using your name, Prince Jin Fang, to get close to the second young master of the Qi family. Their collaboration has practically monopolized the entire sea route from Jiuyou to Yansheng, causing quite a stir on the seas."
As expected, Shen Lun already knew where Qi Yingyu came from.
As a businessman, there's nothing wrong with making money discreetly and living a low-key life.
Mu Xi had not heard from Qi Yingyu for a long time, and to hear about her again, especially from the Marquis of Yong, was far too high-profile and certainly not a good thing.
He was just trying to come up with an excuse to help Qi Yingyu reduce her presence.
Shen Lun already spoke with disdain: "The second son of the Qi family was already arrogant, and now with Qi Yingyu's help, he seems poised to rival his elder brother and even overpower Qi Da. Family division and brothers fighting amongst themselves—such actions that bring ruin to the family are probably typical of her womanly ways. Qi Qingyuan was already hesitant about the position of family head, and now he'll be in even more trouble."
Without Mu Xi needing to waste any more words, Shen Lun automatically belittled Qi Yingyu.
However, I didn't expect Shen Lun and Xiangnan Qi Qingyuan to have such a close relationship.
And could it be that he's siding with the Qi family's eldest branch?
Mu Xi pondered the relationship between Shen Lun and Qi Qingyuan.
Shen Lun had already issued a warning: "These scheming people, who seek exorbitant profits through crooked means, will never amount to anything. But Xi'er, you must not become close to her just because you are both women. Don't let those petty profits of merchants blind you, and don't learn her low-class ways, understand?"
"I understand." Mu Xi took a deep breath before she could utter these words.
I really want to ask Lord Shen, which eye of his saw that Qi Yingyu's business dealings were also substandard?
As a woman, Qi Yingyu is indeed a bit "bold" in her private life, but in the business world, according to what she knows, she is far less ruthless than many men who will stop at nothing.
But clearly, prejudice doesn't need to be debated.
"Hmm..." Shen Lun was finally satisfied with Mu Xi's attitude and waved his hand, "You can go back now. Before the 'Six Harmonies Grand Ceremony,' I really have many things to attend to, so I won't keep you any longer. Before that, you must also be careful and not cause any more trouble. As long as you don't cause any trouble, the Gao family won't take any action, so you don't need to worry about that."
Since Shen Lun has personally guaranteed it, Mu Xi doesn't need to ask any more questions.
The two bowed and retreated together.
As soon as the carriage carrying the two of them started moving, Mu Xi couldn't wait to ask, "What did Lord Shen say to you when he kept you alone in the study just now?"
Mu Xun's eyes, seemingly reflecting the moon on a calm lake, revealed a barely perceptible weariness: "It's nothing, just the same old story. They appealed to my sense of righteousness and old feelings, urging me not to betray the bloodline of the Xi family of Yan Kingdom and to take the restoration as my own responsibility."
"That's all?" Mu Xi felt there was much more to it than that.
However, there were some things that Mu Xun was clearly unwilling to say outright.
Mu Xi guessed that it was most likely Shen Lun who was talking badly about her behind her back, otherwise there would be no need to send her away.
It's better if Mu Xun doesn't say this part; she already expected it. It would be nothing more than admonishing Mu Xun with things like "don't listen to her," "don't listen to women," or "don't follow her."
Mu Xi cannot afford to be unprepared, but the best defense is offense.
Mu Xi leaned forward slightly and lowered her voice to ask, "What about the specific actions on the day of the 'Six Harmonies Grand Ceremony and Yanshan Hunt'? When, where, who led the assassination, how to coordinate, how to create chaos, how to clean up and evacuate... These are all crucial details of life and death, success or failure. Has Lord Shen explained them to you clearly again?"
Mu Xun shook his head, seemingly unconcerned: "The Marquis didn't mention it, and I didn't ask. Since this operation didn't involve you or me, it's better if we just pretend we don't know."
Mu Xi disagreed: "Lord Shen has informed us of the operation, but not the details. When the time comes, war will be unpredictable and unpredictable. We are in the middle of it all. Can we be sure we will be safe just by being 'observers'? Lord Shen says that you are his future hope and he is wholeheartedly supporting you as the prince, but he is clearly keeping many things from us."
Mu Xun remained unsuspecting: "Perhaps you're overthinking it. If that's the case, Lord Shen could simply keep quiet and not tell you anything. Why waste your breath on this?"
They really have no intention of restoring their country.
Mu Xi took a deep breath, suppressing her agitation: "Lord Shen wants to take action, and he needs the attitude of the four feudal lords. How can I not inform them? Informing them is different from participating. I don't know what you think, but if there is an opportunity during this trip to Yanshan, I will still try to find a way to go to the Western Territory."
"I understand what you mean." Mu Xun's gentleness remained unchanged. "No matter what others say, I will always stand by your side."
well……
Even now, Mu Xi is unmoved by Mu Xun's "gentle offensive" and cannot find peace of mind.
Today's visit to the Marquis of Yong's residence, with its unexpected "assassination of King Yu" plan, completely disrupted her original plans.
What's the next step?
We can only wait and see, and act when the time is right.
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