Mo Xiuyao smiled faintly, "Of course. In this world … there are always people with ulterior motives who are waiting to betray you at any time. If not to catch these annoying bugs, why would I keep Mo Jingli here for so long? "
"Will Mo Jingli be able to tell that you went easy on him?" Ye Li asked worriedly. If that was the case, Princess Anxi and the child would be in danger. Mo Xiuyao smiled, "If Mo Jingli still wants to do something today, he will come whether he can tell or not. Besides … I'm guessing that he has been blinded by hatred for a long time. Even if I went easy on him, he won't be able to tell. "
"You know him well," Ye Li said with a frown. Actually, in Ye Li's view, Mo Jingli's hatred for Mo Xiuyao came out of nowhere. On the battlefield, victory and defeat were common. One had to bear the consequences of victory and defeat. It was unimaginable that Mo Jingli would hate Mo Xiuyao so much that he would lose his mind. Besides, Mo Jingli had fallen to such a state. Shouldn't he be more worried about the Da Chu State's Empress Dowager and the Imperial Family's betrayal and the West-Hill's use of him? The Prince Ding Mansion shouldn't be on the list.
Mo Xiuyao smiled faintly. Of course, he wouldn't tell Ye Li what he had done to Mo Jingli.
"Chen Xiufu requests to see the Prince's Consort." A voice sounded from outside the door. Mo Xiuyao sat up and said coldly, "Come in." The door of the study was pushed open. Chen Xiufu walked in and bowed respectfully, "Greetings to the Prince's Consort."
Ye Li smiled, "Mr. Xiuting, you don't have to be so courteous. You have just arrived in Glass City and you are already so busy. Thank you for your hard work."
Chen Xiufu cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Wangfei, you're exaggerating. It's my duty, I don't dare to complain." These few days, Chen Xiufu did not have an easy time. Chen Xiufu even regretted that he had been tricked by Xu Qingbai to come back with him. Once he reached Glass City, Prince Ding immediately announced that he was appointed as the Left Prime Minister. Immediately, the faces of the aristocratic families of Da Chu State, who were originally polite to him, changed. It was also true that the power of the military generals in King Ding's residence was held in the hands of the Mo Family's military generals who were loyal to King Ding. As for the two positions that represented the highest civil officials, one was occupied by the eldest young master of the Xu family, while the other was taken advantage of by him, an outsider from Xi Ling. How could this not anger the people who had been secretly scheming against each other these days? However, after being disciplined by Prince Ding, these people naturally did not dare to talk about Prince Ding's nepotism. Therefore, all their dissatisfaction was directed at him as the Left Prime Minister. A strong dragon could not suppress a local snake. Although Chen Xiufu's abilities were not ordinary, he was still an outsider who had just arrived in Glass City. It was easy to imagine how difficult these few days were.
Sometimes, Chen Xiufu could not help but suspect that Prince Ding had appointed him as the Left Prime Minister to suppress these old aristocratic families of Da Chu State. At the same time, it also prevented him, as the Left Prime Minister, from colluding with these people. However, no matter why Prince Ding did this, Chen Xiufu knew that he would accept the position of Left Prime Minister. It was not for power, nor was it because of Prince Ding's pressure. It was because only by standing higher could he realize his dreams and ambitions.
"What's the matter, Left Prime Minister?" He was different from Ye Li. Other than people who were close to him like Xu Qingchen or old confidants of the Prince Ding Mansion, Mo Xiuyao had always called people by their names or titles. This made people feel the difference between close and distant. At first, it might make people feel uncomfortable, but it also made people more cautious. This meant that Prince did not treat you as a true confidant. People with ambition would naturally work harder to improve themselves, and those who wanted to dawdle would restrain themselves. More importantly, this also showed Prince Ding's high status and power. It made people want to submit to him involuntarily.
Chen Xiufu nodded and said, "Reporting to Prince, Jhennam Of Gojoseon of Xiling requests an audience."
Mo Xiuyao raised his eyebrows and said, "Lei Tengfeng. Why is he here now?" As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Xiuyao's heart moved and said, "Murong Shen and Marquis Nan …" Chen Xiufu smiled and said, "Yes, congratulations Prince. I just received news that General Murong and Marquis Nan have been unstoppable. They are now approaching the border city of Xiling. The Xiling Army has also been completely withdrawn."
Hearing this news, not only Mo Xiuyao but also Ye Li's mood became better. She smiled and said, "It is indeed good news." If it were other officials, they would inevitably say a few words of flattery at this time. They would say that such good news came from the birthday banquet of the Crown Prince and Princess. The Crown Prince and Princess had great fortune and so on. But Chen Xiufu would not. First, his character did not allow it. Second, Chen Xiufu was originally from Xiling. These flattering words would be too cold and heartless for him to say. Therefore, Chen Xiufu only silently waited for Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li's decision.
Mo Xiuyao stood up and said with a smile, "Very well, please invite Jhennam Of Gojoseon in. Speaking of which … Li, Da Chu State sent a message and asked them to send someone to discuss the issue of the 300,000 troops. " Although it was Da Chu State's troops that drove away Xiling's troops, Mo Xiuyao did not intend to give up the land north of Yun Lan River to Da Chu State. If it were not for Murong Shen and Marquis Nan, a mere 300,000 troops would be nothing more than food for Xiling. Since he had put in the effort, he naturally could not go without benefits. Although Da Chu State had Mo Jingyu, in Mo Xiuyao's eyes, Mo Jingyu was almost a dead man. Naturally, Da Chu State needed to send someone else to negotiate.
Ye Li nodded and said, "I understand."
"Prince Ding, Princess, Sir Xiuting." Lei Tengfeng stepped into the parlor outside the study and calmly nodded to the two. His expression was so calm that it was impossible to tell that he had just received the news of Xiling's defeat.
Ye Li smiled and nodded, "Jhennam Of Gojoseon, there is no need to be so polite. Please sit."
Lei Tengfeng sat down and glanced at Chen Xiufu who was sitting on the left with a complicated expression. This person was originally one of Xiling's top Confucian scholars. His ability, wisdom, and ideas were all top-notch. It was a pity that he had not achieved anything important in Xiling for decades. Who would have thought that in just a few years after the fall of Emperor Of Xiling's city, he would be promoted to the position of Left Prime Minister of Prince Ding Mansion? Should it be said that Mo Xiuyao appointed people based on their merits, or were the others blind?
"Jhennam Of Gojoseon, what's the matter?" Mo Xiuyao leaned back in his chair and asked leisurely.
Lei Tengfeng smiled bitterly and helplessly in his heart. Compared to Mo Xiuyao, his aura was weaker. Furthermore, he was the one who had a request, so he had to lower himself even more by taking the initiative to visit. But thinking of the news that had just come back from the battlefield, Lei Tengfeng knew that he had to put down his pride. Now, there were only the 300,000 soldiers of Da Chu State and Marquis Murong Shen and Marquis Nan on the border of Xiling. But now that the war in the Central Plains had been settled, if Mo Xiuyao was willing, he could send the cavalry and generals of the Mohist army to the south to reinforce Murong Shen and Marquis Nan. At that time, it would really be a disaster for Xiling.
Saluting, Lei Tengfeng said in a low voice, "To be honest, I came to disturb Prince and Princess Consort today because of the truce between our two armies. Prince and Princess Consort must have received the battle report from the frontlines. The Xiling Army has already retreated to the border between Xiling and Da Chu State. "
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