Chapter 234 Transaction
Mu Xi followed Princess Qingyang to the carriage.
It was an enormous, almost exaggerated, vermilion-lacquered, gilded carriage. The wooden frame of the carriage had a dark, weathered black color, and the entire body was painted with a rich, blood-red vermilion lacquer. The lacquer was so shiny that it could reflect a person's image, like solidified flames.
Instead of curtains, layers of East Sea silk hung at the car windows. This silk was as thin as a cicada's wing, yet exceptionally strong, and dyed the same vermilion as the car body. It was impossible to see inside from the outside, but from the inside, one could certainly see the scenery outside.
The most eye-catching feature is the roof, with "Mermaid Tears" hanging at the four corners and a luminous pearl the size of a baby's head at the very top.
As soon as the carriage door opened, Princess Qingyang shouted, "All of you, get out of the carriage!"
Following closely behind, three beautiful and charming men hurriedly disembarked from the carriage.
"A thousand charms and a hundred beauties"?
Mu Xi only realized what word she had used after the three had disappeared from sight.
Princess Qingyang, Lizhi, narrowed her eyes: "The men in the heart of Yansheng are indeed diverse, and these are more charming than those from the East Sea."
With Mu Xi preoccupied with Mu Xun, she had no interest in discussing male beauty.
Princess Qingyang thought Mu Xi harbored resentment, and smiled wildly: "Your Highness won't mind, will you? Let's talk about it after we get in the carriage."
Mu Xi did not hesitate and stepped into the carriage first.
"Cough cough..." As soon as she stepped into the carriage, a faint fragrance mixed with a decadent bloody smell hit her face, choking her so much that she almost fell over.
I forced myself to stay inside and managed to squeeze in, but I was startled by something hanging on the wall inside the carriage.
The inner walls are covered with iron rings, chains, handcuffs, red ropes, and various whips and other instruments of torture.
Even the thick carpet underfoot was scattered with various medicine bottles and strange objects.
This carriage is actually a mobile palace; Mu Xi really is...
After calming herself down, Mu Xi was able to sit down with ease.
Princess Qingyang followed and picked up the teapot from the low table in the corner, personally pouring Mu Xi a cup of tea.
Mu Xi had been running for so long and was both thirsty and exhausted, but she didn't want to get her clothes on the carriage walls at all. She even sat up straight, trying her best not to let her clothes get on the carriage walls.
Seeing this, Princess Qingyang smiled slightly, not caring at all, and instead spoke frankly: "Does the young master know why this county chose you?"
"It's probably related to Grand Marshal Gao Quan and Queen Gao, isn't it?" Unexpectedly, Princess Qingyang was so frank, so Mu Xi didn't need to beat around the bush.
Li Li casually picked up a gourd-shaped object and played with it in his hand, then smiled proudly: "Your Highness is indeed a smart man. This is naturally a transaction. Otherwise, I would still prefer your brother."
Mu Xi sneered inwardly, but she knew that this Princess Qingyang was a straightforward person who didn't need to beat around the bush: "No matter what benefits the Gao family promises you, I'm afraid they will be difficult to fulfill. Do you know this, Princess?"
Li Li, however, seemed unconcerned and continued, "The Grand Marshal's intention... is that as long as you can be removed from the position of Prince of Jinfang, Gao Quan promises to send troops to support you. You know, although I am the Princess of Qingyang, there are still many uncertainties before I obtain the title of Prince. But if we form a marriage alliance with the Jinfang Prince's Mansion..."
"I have no brotherly relationship with Gao Quan's nephew," Mu Xi said bluntly.
Li Li didn't understand what he meant.
Mu Xi could only explain again: "Gao Quan's nephew, Mu Chong, is my third half-brother. He is also the reason why Gao Quan wants to bring me down and support his nephew Mu Chong to take the throne. Even if you marry into my family, it is impossible for you to be on good terms with this 'future Jin Fangjun'."
Li Li smiled and said, "Hehe, whether or not you befriend him or not won't be up to your third brother. It will be Gao Da Sima who controls everything. Besides, if Gao Quan really gains power in the future, he can join forces with the east and west to attack from both sides, and the southern border can be divided in two."
"To divide up the southern territory?" Mu Xi was taken aback.
If these two sides have planned so far ahead, then it's practically a foregone conclusion that Gao Quan will also start a rebellion.
But now is not the time to worry about those things.
Mu Xi composed herself, her face suddenly becoming earnest: "Since the princess has such lofty ambitions, then please help me rescue Mu Xun. As long as the princess helps rescue Mu Xun, I will return to the East Sea with the princess to fulfill our marriage agreement."
"Mu Xun? Who captured your brother?" Li Li frowned.
Mu Xi did not hide anything: "He has fallen into the hands of Marquis Shen Lun of Yong State, and he will probably be returning to the Dou Nan area today with the eldest daughter of the Shen family's caravan."
"The Dou Nan area is indeed adjacent to my East Sea, but... as for saving your brother..." Li Li thought for a moment, then changed the subject, her lychee eyes suddenly becoming sharp, "This princess never does a losing deal. If you want me to help, the conditions are very simple—you and your brother must both obediently return to the East Sea with this princess. You can be your prince consort in peace, and he... will also belong to this princess."
Mu Xi's heart tightened; she felt really bad, but she forced herself to remain calm.
I only regret that I have no one and no power; otherwise, why would I be so controlled by others?
But her brain was working at lightning speed.
Just now, Liu Yang was chasing after her, but as soon as he saw Princess Qingyang, he ran away.
This is the southern foothills of Yanshan Mountain. Before dawn, Liu Yang appeared here with his cavalry. Looking back now, those cavalrymen were dressed in disguise, concealing their origins and acting discreetly.
They're acting so furtively; I wonder what they're up to.
It seems that Prince Xuanyou is also becoming restless.
With the Northern Region's Xuanyou Lord on one side and the Eastern Sea's Qingyang Lord on the other, plus the Yong State Marquis Shen Lun's remaining influence from Qianyan, it seems that Yu King Mu Ji will find it difficult to live in peace any longer.
The continent of Yansheng is about to descend into chaos.
And she...they...
Whether he can successfully escape Yan Sheng and go to Jiu You is still unknown.
Given the urgency of the situation, she had no other choice.
“Alright…” Mu Xi abruptly raised her head and agreed, but still wanted to negotiate a little more, “I promise you, as long as the princess can rescue Mu Xun, the two of us will go to the East Sea with the princess. But as for whether Mu Xun is willing to go with the princess… that depends on his willingness, otherwise if the princess tries to force him, then…”
"Haha, don't worry, does the young master think I'm the kind of person who only knows how to use force?" Li Li laughed heartily. "Using force is a boring man's way of dealing with women. The 'way of pleasure' is about mutual affection and a desire to resist and welcome each other to make it interesting."
Mu Xi had no interest in discussing the "way between men and women" with Li Li. She cupped her hands and said, "Since the princess has agreed, then we should not delay. Please send someone to investigate the whereabouts of Miss Shen's caravan and catch up with them."
"Good." Li Li's smile bloomed like a poppy, and she clapped her hands and shouted, "Men, split into three groups and go to investigate the whereabouts of the Marquis of Yong."
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