Nangong Shenzong Temple.
Nangong Ce looked at the person who had reported to him with a gloomy expression and said, "What did you say? You said that Nangong Min is still alive and is treating those lowly people with Mu Jin?"
“I was standing in the crowd and saw it clearly. I’m certain that the person standing in front of Mu Jin, protecting her, is Nangong Min!”
Nangong Ce frowned and said, "Since he is still alive, and I, the sect master, took his position, why hasn't he returned to the Nangong Divine Sect to seek revenge on me?"
"Outside the capital, I disguised myself as a physician and inquired with a servant from the General's Mansion who had come out with Nangong Min. I learned that Nangong Min was rescued by the siblings Mu Yan and Mu Jin on their way back to the capital. I heard that when Nangong Min woke up, he couldn't remember his own name. He is now just an ordinary groom working for Mu Jin."
Nangong Ce sneered, "If he really has amnesia, how could he remember the prescription and treat those lowly people?"
"What are the sect leader's plans?"
"He was tortured for two whole years and had his limbs broken. I thought that even if he escaped, he would be a cripple. But I never expected that he would still be alive and well and even climb the social ladder."
Nangong Ce narrowed his eyes and sneered.
"Both he and Mu Jin must disappear from this world. Pass down the order: whoever takes the heads of Nangong Min and Mu Jin will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of silver by this sect master."
"yes"
After more than a month, the gates of the capital finally opened slowly. By then, the snow was slowly melting, and even the branches on the trees were sprouting new buds.
Today, Mu Jin and a group of officials and civilians who had participated in disaster relief went to the palace to receive their rewards. After they had all received their rewards, Mu Jin and the other officials and civilians were about to leave the palace when Su Mu stopped them.
Mu Jin couldn't help but wonder. Before leaving the city that day, Su Mu had promised her that after the plague was resolved, she could take the money and leave. Why was he asking her to go back now? Did the old emperor want to go back on his word?
With a feeling of unease, Mu Jin followed a eunuch toward the Zichen Palace.
Inside the Zichen Palace, Su Mu sat upright on the dragon throne, a symbol of power and desire, his eyes slightly narrowed as he looked at Mu Jin kneeling before him.
"May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings."
"Rise. The merits you have rendered to the court and the people of Dongyue are no less than the military achievements your father and brothers made on the battlefield."
"Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty. My father, brothers and I are all subjects of Your Majesty. Whether it is to control the plague or to fight on the battlefield, it is our duty."
"Very well, I ask you now, do you still wish to divorce Prince Yun as you did back then?"
"Yes! From beginning to end, I have only one wish, which is to divorce Prince Yun. I hope Your Majesty can grant my wish."
Seeing Mu Jin kneeling on the ground, neither humble nor arrogant towards him, Su Mu knew that Mu Jin was determined to divorce Su Yuntian. However, when he thought of what the guard had said about Mu Jin's entanglement with Su Yi, he narrowed his eyes, a fierce glint flashing across his face.
"You are now a great contributor to the Dongyue Kingdom. Rise and take a seat."
Jinzhong bent down and brought a chair for Mujin.
Mu Jin said, "Thank you for offering me a seat, Your Majesty."
Su Mu nodded, paused for a moment, and then asked Mu Jin.
"I heard that King Yi appeared outside the city this time and even saved you twice. Is this true?"
Wasn't she talking about her divorce from Su Yuntian? Why is she suddenly bringing up the matter of Su Yi saving her? Mu Jin's heart trembled, and doubt welled up in her mind, but she didn't show it on her face.
She planned to tell Su Mu the truth, after all, which emperor was easy to fool, and she and Su Yi had nothing to hide.
"Yes, Your Majesty. There were two riots outside the city, and I was fortunate enough to be rescued by King Yi in time. I am extremely grateful to King Yi."
"As far as I know, Prince Yi has always been cold-hearted and rarely makes the gesture of helping others. Did he often visit Prince Yun's residence before?"
Hearing Su Mu say this, Mu Jin couldn't help but sneer inwardly. She thought to herself, "This Su Mu must be out of his mind. Su Yi isn't cold-hearted at all. Even if he were, he'd be warmed up by those prostitutes in the brothel. He dresses like a peacock every day, always smiling at everyone he meets. He's definitely not cold at all."
“Your Majesty, as far as I know, Prince Yi has never been to Prince Yun’s residence. He saved me, perhaps because I once saved Prince Yi’s life as well.”
"Where are you, and what brings you here? Why does King Yi need your help?"
Mu Jin's words were completely unexpected to Su Mu. He could think of countless possibilities between Su Yi and Mu Jin, but he never expected that Mu Jin had once saved Su Yi.
Seeing that Su Mu was somewhat agitated, Mu Jin quickly said something.
"Your Majesty, that day, I was disliked by Prince Yun and sent to Hanshan Village to reflect on my mistakes. Since Hanshan Village was really unsuitable for living, I took the servants from Prince Yun's mansion who had been sent there and found a valley to make a living. This valley was full of wild animals, so we dug some hunting traps. When I passed by the traps, I encountered Prince Yi, who was being chased and was covered in wounds. I immediately called for help, and together we rescued Prince Yi from the trap. I also used the last of the food and medicine in the valley to treat Prince Yi. Now that I think about it, I am so glad that I appeared in time to save Prince Yi, otherwise Prince Yi would probably be... alas."
After Mu Jin finished speaking, she couldn't help but sigh. Su Mu could tell from Mu Jin's sigh that Su Yi had been in great danger at the time, and he couldn't help but look worried.
Seeing Su Mu's expression, Mu Jin said, "Although I believe that King Yi is protected by the Emperor and that good people are blessed by heaven, judging from the fact that King Yi saved me twice outside the city this time, I think that King Yi is repaying the kindness of me in saving him in the valley before."
Mu Jin originally wanted to tell the truth, but seeing how nervous Su Mu was about Su Yi, she thought she should make up something on the spot.
She knew that Su Mu and Su Yi, father and son, were usually at odds and rarely saw each other. When they did meet, they barely exchanged a few words. She thought that if she slightly changed her ways and changed her ways, Su Mu wouldn't understand. If she said that she had intended to leave Su Yi to die when she met him that day, Su Mu might just kill her with a knife.
She portrayed herself as Su Yi's savior, and who knows, Su Mu might reward her with something extra in his joy.
"So that's how it is. I was wondering why King Yi rarely interfered in other people's affairs. It turns out he has such a connection with you."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Then I would like to ask you, what are your plans after this divorce from Prince Yun?"
Su Mu asked Mu Jin this question to see if she had any plans to leave the capital. Mu Jin was not one of those ignorant women in their secluded homes. She knew why the original owner of this body had been sent to the border after her marriage to Su Yuntian. It was all because the old emperor was wary of the Mu family. Thinking of this, she replied.
“I am a weak woman. If I divorce, I can only go back to the general’s mansion. I will write to my father and brothers to tell them that I have requested a divorce and that I will stay at home until my father and brothers return safely.”
Su Mu smiled with satisfaction upon hearing Mu Jin's words.
"Guards, bring me another pair of brocade ruyi scepters and a pot of pearls."
Upon hearing this, Mu Jin quickly expressed her gratitude.
"This is a reward for saving King Yi, and also a wish for a happy life in the future. In addition, I will write a decree for you. Take it to King Yun. If he refuses to divorce you, you can show him my decree. He will not dare to disobey. Go."
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
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