Mu Yang frowned. Seeing that his father's expression was not good, he said, "It's better for this child to accompany father to see Her Highness. This child has also met Princess Ding a few times. " Marquis Muyang was stunned and moved by his son's obvious concern. He shook his head and said, "There's no need. Princess Ding probably has something important to discuss with father. Father will go see her." Seeing that he was so insistent, Mu Yang did not say anything else.
In the study of the Marquis Muyang fu, Ye Li stood with her hands behind her back, leisurely admiring the famous paintings on the wall. Zhuo Jing stood respectfully at the side. Marquis Muyang pushed open the door and saw the slender figure standing with her back to him. He could not help but be stunned. He quickly reacted and cupped his hands in greeting, "Greetings to Princess Ding." Ye Li turned around and smiled, "My Lord, please don't be so courteous. Please forgive me for disturbing your peace." Ye Li's faint voice was very pleasant to the ears. She seemed to have purposely emphasized the word 'peace'. These two words were as shocking as thunder to Marquis Muyang. His heart could not help but thump. He forced a smile and said, "Princess Consort, you must be joking. Your presence brings light to Marquis Muyang's humble dwelling. Wangfei, please have a seat. " Ye Li did not stand on ceremony and sat down opposite Marquis Muyang. After the maidservant served tea, Marquis Muyang looked at Ye Li and Zhuo Jing who was standing behind him and said hesitantly, "This …"
"Marquis, there's no need to be so polite. This subordinate is just Wangfei's subordinate." Zhuo Jing said lightly.
Zhuo Jing claimed to be a subordinate but Marquis Muyang did not dare to treat him as an ordinary subordinate. Although no one knew Zhuo Jing's original identity, but in these two months, most of Princess Ding's affairs were handled by Zhuo Jing and Lin Han. It could be said that these two were completely Princess Ding's personal confidants.
Ye Li smiled at Zhuo Jing, "Zhuo Jing, sit down and talk. You can't make me and Marquis look up to you when you talk later, right? "
Zhuo Jing said he did not dare and sat down at the end of the table.
The study seemed to have regained its tranquility. The three of them drank their tea quietly, as if they were competing to see who was more patient. Marquis Muyang's eyes fell on Ye Li and Zhuo Jing. Although he still had a smile on his face, he was secretly complaining in his heart. No wonder the Emperor was so afraid of Princess Ding. She clearly knew that Prince Ding was not in the mansion and that even if she razed the Prince Ding Mansion to the ground, it would be of no use, but she still … Princess Ding had such a temperament at such a young age. She would definitely have a bright future.
After a long time, Marquis Muyang sighed softly and looked at Ye Li. "Princess Ding, what can I do for you?"
Ye Li smiled faintly and said, "I don't dare to advise you. Actually, this consort was appointed by someone to come to the Marquis Hall to discuss a matter."
Marquis Muyang put down his teacup and said, "Please speak your mind, Wangfei. I will tell you everything I know."
Ye Li smiled faintly and said, "Thank you, Marquis Muyang. This consort was entrusted by someone to ask the Prince something. Does the Prince remember a person called Mu Qingcang? "
Marquis Muyang's hand trembled and almost knocked over the teacup beside him, but he quickly steadied himself. Zhuo Jing sat on the side and raised his eyebrows. He clearly saw Marquis Muyang's hand clench tightly twice. He was clearly forcing himself to relax. Marquis Muyang forced a smile and said, "This Marquis naturally knows. Mu Qingcang is known as the number one expert in Da Chu State. He is even ranked above His Highness Prince Ding. Who in the world doesn't know of him?" Ye Li lowered her head and drank her tea. She smiled faintly and said, "Marquis Muyang is right. Speaking of which, Mu Qingcang and Marquis have the same surname. Do you know him?"
Marquis Muyang was silent for a moment before he finally said in a low voice, "Although I have heard of him for a long time, it is a pity that I do not know him."
"Marquis Muyang really doesn't know Mu Qingcang?" Zhuo Jing suddenly asked.
Marquis Muyang frowned and said with some displeasure, "What does Young Master Zhuo mean? Are you suspecting that this Marquis is lying? "
Zhuo Jing raised his eyebrows slightly and did not answer, as if silently agreeing with Marquis Muyang's words. Seeing that Marquis Muyang was about to get angry, Ye Li put down her teacup and said with a smile, "Don't be angry, Marquis Muyang. It is just that a few days ago, we caught an assassin who claimed to be Mu Qingcang and is an old acquaintance of Marquis Muyang. That is why this consort wanted to ask Marquis Muyang. If Marquis Muyang really doesn't know him, then so be it. After all, he is just an assassin. Since he has fallen into the hands of the Ding Palace, what can he do? "Marquis Muyang frowned and said," Assassin? But the assassin who handed over the Prince Ding Mansion to the Supreme Court did not … "Marquis Muyang stopped halfway through his sentence. Everyone knew how important the assassin who handed over the Prince Ding Mansion to the Supreme Court was. It was just like how the Prince Ding Mansion knew the identity of the mastermind behind the various assassins but did not disclose it. The Prince Ding Mansion must have left behind more assassins with more important identities. It was also a secret that everyone knew. It was just that the incident at the Ding Palace that night had made everyone tremble with fear. In the short term, no one would have the guts to break into the Ding Palace.
Ye Li smiled apologetically at Marquis Muyang and said, "Since Marquis Muyang did not know, then this consort has disturbed Marquis Muyang. This consort still has many things to do in the residence, so this consort will take her leave."
Marquis Muyang panicked and blurted out, "How does Wang Fei plan to deal with that Mu Qingcang?"
Ye Li's lips curved into a faint smile, indifferent and cold, "It's just an assassin. Just kill him."
Marquis Muyang's heart turned cold, but he could only watch as Ye Li stood up and walked out with Zhuo Jing. Zhuo Jing followed behind Ye Li. When they reached the door, he suddenly turned back to look at Marquis Muyang who was still in a daze and said, "Wang Fei has decided to execute all the assassins tonight as a sacrifice for the soldiers who sacrificed their lives to guard the Prince Ding Mansion. If Marquis Muyang wants to see someone, it would be best to hurry. " Marquis Muyang's eyes flashed and he forced a smile, "Young Master Zhuo is joking. This Marquis does not have anyone to see." Zhuo Jing nodded nonchalantly and turned to follow.
When the footsteps of the two people completely disappeared at the end of the corridor, Marquis Muyang, who was still stiffly maintaining his posture of getting up to send off the guest, suddenly fell back into the chair as if he had used up all his strength. A trace of tiredness and guilt flashed through his old but sharp eyes, but more of it was a kind of desperate determination and determination.
"Father." Mu Yang appeared at the door at some point and looked at his rarely dispirited father with a complicated expression. "Father, did Wang Fei say something to make things difficult for you?"
Marquis Muyang waved his hand and said with a smile, "It's nothing. Yang 'er, you are about to get married. Don't worry about these things first. Father will naturally take care of these trivial matters. You just need to be a good bridegroom. "
Mu Yang frowned and looked at Marquis Muyang, saying in a low voice, "Father, this child is also a descendant of the Mu Family. Is there something that you can't tell me?"
Marquis Muyang said, "There is really nothing. Yang 'er, you are thinking too much. "
Mu Yang said, "This child is not a fool. Father, what does the assassination at the Prince Ding Mansion have to do with our family? Otherwise, why would Princess Ding … "
"Shut up!" Marquis Muyang suddenly roared and stared sharply at Mu Yang, his expression cold, "Remember clearly, what happened at the Prince Ding Mansion has nothing to do with our Mu Family!"
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