Chapter 69: In what capacity did he stand up for her?

Xie Zhuoning was still very relieved when Ye Wuque was doing the work.

Although that guy is evil, crazy and cruel, his intelligence and skills are beyond reproach.

Dealing with Bai Yingxue is really child's play.

She scattered all the fish food in her hand into the pond, and watched the koi fish of various colors scramble for the food, with the corners of her mouth curved into a beautiful arc.

"Xiao Bicheng, can you really bear to watch your beloved woman marry and suffer in another country?"

She went into the house, changed into plain clothes, and asked someone to pack the things she wanted.

Went out and came to a restaurant.

As soon as she entered the room, the people sitting inside immediately stood up and saluted her, "Miss."

"Sir, please take a seat."

Xie Zhuoning had great respect for Murong Yan.

She was so charming that even with half a touch of makeup, she was still as bright and beautiful as a peach in spring.

But her eyes were firm and peaceful, and no one had the slightest blasphemous feeling in their hearts.

Murong Yan lifted his dark green robe and sat down opposite her. "Even if Miss doesn't come to find me, I will also go to find you."

There was a set of tea sets on the table. He moved skillfully and lightly. As he spoke, he handed a cup of brewed tea to Xie Zhuoning, "Try it?"

Xie Zhuoning took the teacup, smelled it, and nodded in appreciation, "Good tea."

If you want to taste tea, you should smell its fragrance first.

She took a sip and didn't look up. "But is there any result from Prince Yong?"

Murong Xu chuckled, "You can't hide anything."

The evidence in the case of Du Zhong, the chief steward of Prince Yong's palace, forcing the old couple's son and daughter-in-law to death is solid and irreversible.

Moreover, those evidences were all obtained by the prince himself. The Dali Temple did not dare to interfere. After completing the interrogation according to the procedures, it submitted the confession to Emperor Zhaowen.

"Du Zhong was sentenced to beheaded in the autumn, and those lackeys who followed him everywhere to do evil were also sent to prison. It's a pity that Prince Yong was completely acquitted."

This result was completely within Xie Zhuoning's expectations. She was not so naive as to think that she could overthrow Prince Yong with just such a small matter.

The current Queen Mother is Prince Yong's biological mother, and Duke Yin Huan of Zheng, who commands a large number of troops, is Prince Yong's uncle.

Even Emperor Zhaowen didn't dare to do anything to Prince Yong, let alone them.

"Once Du Zhong dies, the King of Yong will lose a useful dog. He will not let this vengeance go. It's time to start the second step of the dog-eat-dog situation."

This is why Xie Zhuoning came to see Murong Yan in person today.

She lowered her voice and laid out her plan.

Murong Yan wrote them down one by one and made suggestions on how to make the plan perfect.

The more they talked, the more Xie Zhuoning felt that it was the right choice for him to recruit Murong Yan before Xiao Bicheng did.

To be so meticulous, how calm and wise must the mind be?

The more they talked, the more Murong Yan felt that he had chosen a wise leader.

How many men have her strategy and mind?

The two of them discussed for a short while before finalizing all matters.

Murong Yan stood up and said, "I'll do it now."

Time is urgent and we cannot waste even a moment.

"Wait a moment." Xie Zhuoning called him and asked Xia Ju to bring over the prepared things.

Murong Yan took the bundle and was a little confused. He opened it and took a look. His confusion turned into shock. "This..."

The bundle contained a hundred thousand taels of silver and several rare books.

Money is valuable, and a single copy is also priceless.

But after coming to his senses, he pushed it back, "This is too expensive, I can't take it. I haven't used up all the money that the young lady gave me to buy the painting last time."

Xie Zhuoning laughed and pointed out, "That little bit of money is gone after you buy a few doses of medicine for your mother. Besides, you have been working for me all this time. Not only do you have no time to sell paintings, but you also have to pay for everything yourself. Do you really think that money will grow under your bed?"

These words made Murong Yan blush and feel a little embarrassed.

Pushing the bundle back, Xie Zhuoning said seriously, "Keep it. This money is for you to recruit soldiers and horses. If you have a few useful people under you, you don't have to do everything yourself."

As for plotting a land invasion, you only need to plan your strategy carefully and win the battle thousands of miles away.

"I'm not tired!" Murong Yan said quickly.

He was afraid that after he found someone more powerful and capable than him, she would no longer need him.

Xie Zhuoning smiled calmly, "I know you're not tired, but you have to spare some time to prepare for next year's spring exam, right?"

"I am waiting for you to come back with a top score in the imperial examination."

Murong Yan was stunned for a moment.

Maybe it was because that smile burned his eyes too much, but he glanced at her, then immediately lowered his head and hurried to make tea.

But the water on the small stove was boiling hot, and he moved in a hurry and spilled it on his sleeves.

Fortunately, my hands were not burned, but a spot on my clothes was wet.

It's extremely rude.

He was a little annoyed, "Sorry."

Tell her to laugh at you.

But Xie Zhuoning didn't care about his impoliteness and only asked, "Is it burned?"

"No, it's okay." Murong Yan lowered his eyes and shook his head, not daring to look at her.

Xie Zhuoning breathed a sigh of relief.

Nothing can happen to him, as he can only wait for this future powerful official to rise to the top and control the government.

“I’ll pass.”

Suddenly, Murong Yan said this.

I don’t know whether I was talking to myself or to Xie Zhuoning.

"Also, I like the book very much, thank you."

These rare books were all what he longed for but could not obtain.

I thought I would never see her again in my lifetime, but unexpectedly she presented herself to me.

"As long as you like it." Xie Zhuoning smiled, revealing a hint of smirk.

She remembered that after Murong Yan came to power, he went to great lengths to send people to search for these rare copies, and since she was reborn, she naturally knew where these books were.

Although it took some trouble to get all of them, it would be worth it if it could make Murong Yan remember her more.

Murong Yan looked at the ripples on the corners of Xie Zhuoning's lips and felt as if he was sick.

My heart is beating loudly in my chest.

I couldn't even hear what she said.

After everything was explained, Xie Zhuoning put on his hat, left the restaurant and went home.

But the carriage parked at the door was not the Xie family's carriage.

She looked at the familiar emblem of Prince Xuan's Palace on the car and was stunned.

Inside the car, the man said in a cold voice, "What are you standing there for? Why don't you get in the car?"

Xie Zhuoning complained in her heart: She was wrapped from head to toe in a veil, and he could see that?

If it had been released before, she would have climbed up shamelessly without anyone in the car telling her.

But thinking of the deal with Ye Wuque, she took a step back.

"No need, I need to go home. It's not my way to meet His Royal Highness Prince Xuan, so I won't bother you anymore."

"I want you to get in the car!"

Even through the car curtains, I could sense the anger in the man's tone.

Before Xie Zhuoning could say anything, a figure rushed in front of her.

"Your Highness, let's not talk about the fact that she has already rejected you. A gentleman should not force others to do something difficult. Besides, everyone says that Your Highness is polite and self-restrained. Doesn't he know the difference between men and women?"

The person who spoke was Murong Yan.

He had originally planned to watch Xie Zhuoning leave and then sneak out through the back door, but he didn't expect to see this scene.

Thanks to Zhuoning for wearing a veil to cover his face when he went out in order to keep a low profile.

Otherwise, after this incident, she would probably become infamous!

Through the car curtain, Xiao Jinxuan's voice was low and seemed to be filled with murderous intent.

"Oh? In what capacity are you speaking up for her?"