Chapter 236 The Cycle of Heavenly Reincarnation
"Oh?" Princess Qingyang seemed to be persuaded.
Shen Lun smiled proudly: "With me here, there is no way I will let the Western Border troops fall into the hands of the Gao family. In addition, the Southern Border currently has no lord, but there are still many of my old friends there. I am also aware of the thoughts of the Northern Region's Xuan You Lord. The Princess has been in the Eastern Sea for many years. Although her army is strong and well-equipped, she does not really understand the various forces in the interior. If she were to make any rash moves, it might not be a wise move. But now that we are married, if we cooperate, we will be able to win every battle."
Such words would tempt anyone.
"If that's the case, then of course it's good." Princess Qingyang's position is certainly advantageous to both sides, so there's no reason for her not to agree.
As soon as she finished speaking, she made a gesture to her side, and Jingwei immediately released Shen Pingting.
Mu Xi's heart sank. This meant that she had been betrayed by Shen Lun and was also being manipulated by Princess Qingyang.
Princess Qingyang stood up nonchalantly: "Young Master, it seems your uncle has his own plans. Why force yourself? Why don't we get up and return to the East Sea?"
Marquis Shen Lun of Yongguo also stood up, adopting a farewell posture: "Xi'er, go in peace. Your uncle will take care of the remaining matters of the Jin Fangjun Mansion, and Mu Xun will also be taken care of by your uncle. However, you should be cautious and careful on your trip to the East Sea."
Mu Xi had already fallen into despair the night she was chosen to marry into the family, but little did she know that there was an even deeper pit beneath that despair.
At this moment, everything she had was trampled underfoot, and there was no possibility of her turning things around.
Overwhelmed by despair, Mu Xi looked at Shen Lun one last time and said, "Fine, I'll go to the East Sea, but before I leave, I want to see Mu Xun one last time. Uncle, this is my final request."
The future is uncertain after this journey.
She only wanted to see Mu Xun one last time and say goodbye properly.
"No need for sentimentality, let's go now." Shen Lun said decisively without even thinking, and then called out, "Liang Shuo, Peng Hai, you two come in and greet the young master."
The flames in Mu Xi's eyes were extinguished, and her last glimmer of hope was ruthlessly crushed.
Immediately afterwards, the two people, one fat and one thin, whom he had seen in the Southern Territory before, appeared before Mu Xi and bowed in greeting.
Mu Xi was barely holding on to her breath, her heart was about to break, but she was already in a daze, numb and out of sorts.
What happens next is no longer important.
Mu Xi followed Princess Qingyang out blankly and boarded the carriage.
Behind them, Doctor Luo, Bao Fan, and the three maids could only file in.
Subsequently, Princess Qingyang ordered the luggage that Shen Lun had packed to be loaded onto the carriage.
Then, Princess Qingyang mounted her horse, raised her hand to take her leave, and her bright red lychee eyes shone with extraordinary brilliance.
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The salty sea breeze wafted through the carved window frames. Mu Xi stood in the unfamiliar room, gazing at the lush yet heavily guarded courtyard outside the window, her heart heavy as lead.
After more than a month of continuous travel, she finally arrived at the East Sea with Princess Qingyang.
Now, he is arranged to live in an unknown villa as the "future prince consort of the princess".
Jiaxing City, the capital of the East China Sea, is nestled between mountains and the sea, imbued with a unique atmosphere unlike that of the inland.
The city was built against the mountains and by the sea, and the houses were mostly constructed of locally sourced gray-white sea stones, making them exceptionally sturdy and able to withstand the fierce sea winds and the salty moisture. Unlike the imposing, straight lines of inland streets, the city's streets meandered and undulated with the terrain.
The men, women, and children walking among them largely inherit the traditions of ancient matriarchal clans, possessing a touch of the carefree and spirited nature bestowed upon them by the sea and sky. The salty yet free sea breeze nourishes the people here, making them pragmatic and tough.
There was nothing wrong with this place, but Mu Xi could never get used to it, and her body felt even more uncomfortable.
For more than a month, Mu Xi had been unable to find out any news about Mu Xun, but she kept hearing news about Mo Yang and the Northern Region from Princess Qingyang.
The Northern Region's Xuanyou Lord launched an uprising under the pretext of "restoring orthodoxy." Xuanyou Crown Prince Mu Sheng and General Yingyang Liu Yang, along with three thousand cavalrymen who were leading troops to Yanshan, ambushed and cut off Prince Yu Muji's route back to Moyang, catching Muji completely off guard.
Mu Ji was not unprepared; he attempted a breakout with his Red Carp Guards, but before they could return to Moyang City, Gao Quan, leading the Imperial Guards, seized the opportunity to defect, and Moyang City fell into the hands of the Gao family. King Mu Ji was forced to retreat from Huairang City, where he gathered his forces to prepare for a counterattack.
Yan Sheng was ultimately thrown into chaos.
Xuan Youjun Mu Zong and Grand Marshal Gao Quan were accused of "treason" by Yu Wang Mu Ji, who then personally led troops to attack them.
It's all part of the natural order, a cycle that repeats itself.
Mu Xi thought that the former subordinates of Marquis Shen Lun of Yong should also take the opportunity to make a move, but for some reason, there was no movement from Marquis Shen Lun of Yong.
Shen Lun's silence is equivalent to Mu Xun's silence as well.
However, the Jin Fangjun residence in Moyang City naturally fell, and Jin Fangjun Muzhen passed away. As for how he died and when he died, it was no longer important.
Looking back at the current situation, not returning to Moyang was the right decision.
"The latest news is that Gao Quan is falsely claiming that you, the Crown Prince of Jinfang, and your beloved brother are both dead. He is raising a banner in the name of Mu Chong, the third son of the King of Jinfang, intending to mobilize troops from the western border to launch a pincer attack against Yu Wang Mu Ji's counterattack." Princess Qingyang finished recounting the latest news while sitting in a mahogany chair.
Mu Xi turned around from the window and, as usual, asked first, "Still no news of the Marquis of Yong and the Second Prince?"
"No." Princess Qingyang's cheeks had become increasingly rosy since returning to the East Sea, and her temperament had also improved considerably. "That Grand Marshal Gao actually took advantage of the chaos to say that you and the Second Young Master were both dead? Heh, I have already announced our marriage alliance to the public, and soon the entire Yan Sheng will know about it. But so far there is still no news of the Marquis of Yong and the Second Young Master. To be on the safe side, it would be best to also send a letter of divorce to the Western Border. I wonder which side your uncle, Marquis Yi Fang Mu Dong, will stand on then?"
“The princess has already said that he is my uncle, so which side can I take?” Mu Xi knew that there was no need for someone who had no use to him, so he immediately said, “I almost forgot about it, princess. It’s time to send my uncle a letter of divorce.”
Over the past month, she has gone through several cycles of despair, struggle, and renewed hope, as well as being critically ill, weak, and then recovering.
There's no point in complaining now. Even if everything is wiped out, as long as you're alive, you haven't lost.
Since recovering from her illness, Mu Xi has been very cooperative with Princess Qingyang, even showing a deliberate attempt to befriend her. Therefore, Princess Qingyang was not surprised that Mu Xi agreed so readily.
“It is good that Your Highness thinks this way.” Li Li picked up his teacup and added slowly, “Your Highness can make it clear in the letter that the Western Border troops should prioritize stability and observe the situation quietly. This is the best strategy.”
Mu Xi felt disgusted at being bossed around, but her face remained impassive: "The princess has thought things through."
In the days that followed, Mu Xi lived quietly in the villa, waiting for her "wedding".
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