Lord Mu said, "It's alright. Your father has spent his life on the battlefield, and he understands the principle of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold.' There will definitely be someone in the court who will find a way to protect your father."
Mu Chenshuang remained silent, though she knew that what Lord Mu said made sense to some extent.
Leaving aside those far away, just consider the seemingly carefree Prince Feng Ji and Shen Nanzhi, who wield military power. They will definitely protect the Jingbian Marquis's mansion. Even if they can't protect Lord Mu's military power, they will at least protect the lives of the entire Jingbian Marquis's family.
“Father, I have evidence of correspondence between court officials and the Jiang Kingdom when the King of Libei was framed. The real traitor was someone else.”
"How could you have this?" Lord Mu was about to say something when he met Mu Chenshuang's firm gaze and suddenly understood. Thinking of Fu Junheng who had returned to Xiyue Kingdom, he realized what had happened.
Somewhat surprised, Lord Mu couldn't help but say, "I never expected that Crown Prince Junheng would be able to find the evidence from back then and deliver it to you."
Faced with the surprised Lord Mu, Mu Chenshuang did not explain much, but continued, "The Prince of Xiaoyao and Nanzhi also know about this matter. In addition, Prime Minister Shen was also persuaded by Nanzhi to agree to ask the Emperor for permission to reinvestigate on the day of the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet."
Lord Mu's eyes widened in shock, his thick, dark eyebrows furrowing together. He was utterly astonished that Mu Chenshuang had secretly rallied so many people.
"But..." It took Lord Mu, still in shock, a long time to recover. He said worriedly, "Shuang'er, didn't you say that the Empress Dowager's condition is not good?"
"If the Empress Dowager was not in good condition that day, how could she have brought up this matter in front of the Emperor?" Lord Mu clenched and unclenched his fist repeatedly, revealing his inner turmoil.
Lord Mu paced back and forth in the room, his mind filled with the words Mu Chenshuang had just spoken to him, but he felt something was amiss.
"Shuang'er, in my opinion, now is not the time. Why don't we wait a little longer?" Lord Mu felt uneasy and didn't know what he was afraid of.
Mu Chenshuang's gaze was firm. She felt that if they stayed put, they would be killed anyway, so it was better to be brave and take the initiative to do these things. Putting themselves in a do-or-die situation might give them a chance to survive.
"Father, don't worry, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager will be fine on that day." Mu Chenshuang had been taking the Empress's pulse these past few days, and her health had improved a lot. Her meridians were clear, and there was no longer any sign of a stroke.
Moreover, following her prescription, the Empress Dowager recovered very well with both medicine and food. Now her mind is clear and she no longer has any slurred speech.
Having made up her mind, Mu Chenshuang naturally wouldn't change it. She believed that Lord Mu also needed some time to think about it and gradually accept the matter, so she took her leave.
She had just turned and left the house when, before she could even move her feet, she saw Lu Wei walking towards Lord Mu's house, only two steps away from her.
The moment Mu Chenshuang saw Lu Wei, her previously calm face instantly darkened.
She narrowed her eyes and gave Lu Wei a wary and quick look.
These days, Lu Wei hasn't bothered her. She seems to care a lot about her clothes and appearance, with heavy makeup on her face, dressing herself up like a butterfly. Lately, she's been appearing in front of Lord Mu quite often.
Mu Chenshuang glanced back at Lord Mu's room and immediately understood.
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