In the dim dungeon, Mo Xiuyao sat on a chair and lazily looked at the middle-aged man who was tied to a wooden stake and covered in blood. He raised his eyebrows and smiled. "Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guards? The Emperor's trusted aide and favorite general, Xue Chengliang? And … the Empress Dowager's nephew, the Emperor's cousin? Mo Jingqi is really willing to spend a lot of money to send you to the northwest? " The man raised his head and looked at the man in white with white hair. His eyes flashed with a trace of panic. In a dark and dirty place like the dungeon, this kind of white color made people's heart feel even more cold. Mo Xiuyao didn't care and smiled indifferently, "I heard that Commander Xue is known as the number one expert in the palace and your martial arts are only slightly worse than Mu Qingcang's. After so many years, you've only been a Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guards. It's really a waste of talent. "Xue Chengliang suddenly raised his head. He didn't have any fame in the capital and had been an unremarkable Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guards for so many years. He didn't expect Mo Xiuyao to have investigated him so thoroughly.
Mo Xiuyao leaned back in his chair and looked at him from the corner of his eyes, "After entering my Ruyang City, Commander Xue shouldn't be thinking that you can safely leave, right? I won't let people torture you. I reckon that torture is useless to you. Do you plan to say it yourself or do you want I to think of a way to make you say it? "
Xue Chengliang sneered, "Does Ruyang City belong to the Prince? 'Does this world belong to the king? Does the king think that Ruyang is yours just because you've occupied it?' I really didn't expect that the Ding Imperial Residence would produce a rebel! I don't know if Mo Lanyun and Mo Liufang will be able to face the Great Ancestor and the late Emperor in the underworld? " Mo Xiuyao didn't care about his cursing. His eyes were as cold as snow, "I didn't expect Commander Xue to be such a loyal and patriotic person. I really admire him. However, I don't know if Commander Xue's confidante and the young master who was born not long ago are also loyal and patriotic people? "
Xue Chengliang was stunned and a trace of panic appeared in his eyes. Only now did he truly believe that Mo Xiuyao had investigated his identity thoroughly. If Mo Xiuyao had used his family to threaten him, he might not have cared. However, he was the son of a concubine of the Xue Family, and the head of the Xue Family was the sister of the Empress Dowager. He had suffered a lot since he was young. He had no feelings for the Xue Family, including his wife. But the confidante and newborn child mentioned by Mo Xiuyao were indeed his favorite. She was his childhood sweetheart, the first woman he loved in this life. She had accompanied him through the most difficult times of those years, and now they had a son. Originally, he had already planned to ask the Emperor for an imperial decree after returning home, so that he could openly welcome her and their child back home as his wives.
Seeing Xue Chengliang's expression change, Mo Xiuyao smiled in satisfaction and raised his hand to move his fingers. Behind him, Qin Feng took out a portrait and unfolded it before handing it to Xue Chengliang. Xue Chengliang's originally green face immediately paled. The people in the portrait were his sweetheart and his son. Not to mention their appearance, even the courtyard in the background was exactly the same. Xue Chengliang exclaimed in shock, "That's impossible! How could you … "Mo Xiuyao's smile was cold and emotionless," I truly didn't know that Commander Xue would grace the Northwest with his presence. But … I never said that I would never return to the Chu capital. Since that's the case, we naturally need to properly investigate what kind of people are at His Majesty's side. " Ever since the incident with Tan Jizhi, Mo Xiuyao had ordered Tianyi Pavilion and the Shadow Guard to thoroughly investigate Mo Jingqi's side. Although they couldn't be certain that they had uncovered all of Mo Jingqi's hidden pawns, they had still gained some results.
"What do you want?" Xue Chengliang asked in a hoarse voice.
Mo Xiuyao stood up and said, "Commander Xue has been at His Majesty's side since he was fifteen, so you must know a lot. Don't worry, you can slowly think about it. In less than a month, I guarantee that Commander Xue's family will be reunited. At that time, it won't be too late for Commander Xue to slowly consider what answer to give I. " After saying this, Mo Xiuyao no longer paid any attention to Xue Chengliang, who was tied to a pillar and covered in blood. He turned and walked out of the prison cell. Behind him, Xue Chengliang roared angrily, "Mo Xiuyao, you're not allowed to hurt them!"
"Oh right, Commander Xue, please don't think of committing suicide or anything stupid. I don't have a rule of not killing women and children, or do you want your son to suffer in your place? "
"Mo Xiuyao, you'll die a horrible death!" Xue Chengliang looked at the man in front of him with white robes and hair as white as snow, as if he was looking at a demon or a ghost.
"Die a horrible death?" Mo Xiuyao snorted, "I have already died more than ten times. I may not be afraid of death, but Commander Xue, are you afraid?" Xue Chengliang was speechless. Was he afraid of death? Of course he was. He had suffered countless hardships since he was young, and now that he finally had his own family and his own child, how could he not be afraid of death?
Su Zhe woke up five days after De Wang and Yu Wang left. Hearing Mo Xiuyao say that the Second King had already left with his men, Su Zhe was stunned for a moment. He looked at Mo Xiuyao and shook his head, "Why is Your Highness doing this?" Mo Xiuyao was silent for a moment before saying, "Elder Su's body can no longer withstand the long journey. If Elder Su insists on returning, he will have to wait until his body fully recovers. If Elder Su does not wish to live in Ruyang City, there is a courtyard outside the city for Elder Su to stay temporarily. "
Su Zhe sighed, shook his head, and did not say anything more. He only lived alone in the quiet courtyard of the Prince's Mansion to recuperate. He read books and rarely left the house. He also did not ask about Su Zuidie's matters.
When the child was nine months old, a piece of news suddenly spread throughout the various countries. It was said that the previous dynasty's Emperor Gaozu's treasure and the Imperial Jade Seal were in the northwest. The previous dynasty's Emperor Gaozu was considered to be an even more legendary figure than the Da Chu State's Great Ancestor. It was said that he had once obtained the Golden City's treasure, which was only recorded in unofficial history. It was said that it was a city built with gold. It could be imagined how rich the Emperor Gaozu's family was if this rumor was true. Not to mention the Imperial Jade Seal that caused the nobles of the various countries to scramble for it. As soon as this news came out, there were immediately signs of various people moving about in the northwest, causing the originally calm situation in the northwest to immediately become tense.
Ye Li's belly was getting bigger and bigger. After nine months, the child could be born at any time. Mo Xiuyao had already sent people to choose servants and midwives to stay in the mansion at any time. Not only that, but because Ye Li had always disliked other people serving her, Mo Xiuyao specially sent people to bring over the people by Ye Li's side that were originally in the Chu capital. Seeing that Chief Steward Mo had been transferred to the northwest, leaving the Central Plains' affairs unattended, Feng Zhiyao repeatedly cursed and sent a letter to Leng Haoyu to have him temporarily take over the Central Plains' affairs.
Qin Feng, who went to pick up the people, arrived in Ruyang City at almost the same time as the news of the previous dynasty's treasure. Mo Xiuyao, who had originally been accompanying Ye Li to relax, received the news from Zhuo Jing. His expression darkened and he coldly said, "Tan Jizhi! You really are in a hurry to die! " Ye Li took the letter and glanced at it. She nudged Mo Xiuyao and said, "Hurry and go take care of it. Feng San and the others are definitely waiting." Mo Xiuyao sighed softly and gently said, "I'll be right back. You don't have to worry too much." Ye Li smiled and nodded. She watched as Mo Xiuyao left. Only then did she turn around to look at the people at the side and said with a faint smile, "Nanny, Mother Lin, are you all well?"
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