This was the scene Mu Yang saw when he came in. A beautiful woman lovingly looked at the child who was reading with his head lowered. The light of the setting sun shone through the window, adding some warmth to the cold winter. Mu Yang saw this and felt warmth in his heart. The smile on his face deepened.
"Lie 'er, are you studying?" Mu Yang walked up and asked with a smile. The child named Mu Lie put away his book and stood up. He respectfully said, "Father."
Mu Yang lovingly patted Mu Lie's head and said with a smile, "Teacher assigns a lot of homework. I know you work hard but you can't be too tired." A trace of embarrassment and shyness flashed across Mu Lie's small face, but there was more joy. He nodded and said, "I'm not tired. Thank you for your concern."
Mu Yang only felt that his son was very sensible and felt comforted. "Good child." Mu Yang truly loved his son who had been missing for six years. Because she felt guilty, she wasn't very strict with him. Mu Yang looked at Yaoji who was sitting on the side and watching the two indifferently. He smiled softly and said, "What are you doing in the afternoon? If you're bored, you can go out for a walk. " Yaoji shook her head and said, "There's nothing to see. I'll just accompany Lie 'er in the courtyard. If I go out, it'll be a disaster."
A trace of guilt flashed across Mu Yang's face. He knew that she did not come back willingly. If it wasn't for her son, she would never have come back. Mu Yang felt a sharp pain in his heart when he thought of the haggard Yaoji carrying the seriously ill Mu Lie in front of him a few months ago. So even though Yaoji was always indifferent to him, he still felt very satisfied. As long as the mother and son were by his side, everything would be perfect.
Yaoji looked at him in a daze and lowered her eyes. "You seem to be busy these days?" Mu Yang smiled and said, "I've been busy these days. I haven't eaten with you and Lie 'er for two days." It was rare for Yaoji to ask about him. Mu Yang only thought that she was concerned about him and his smile deepened. He casually told Yaoji about these days. "You also know that the court is very chaotic these days. Our family was loyal to the Emperor, but now … "Now that the Emperor was seriously ill, it was still unknown who would win the battle between the Liu family and Li Wang. At this time, if they chose to stand on a side, it would be good if they won, but if they lost, they would be doomed eternally. These days, Prince Li's men and Liu Clan's men had been trying their best to rope in Marquis Muyang. Although Marquis Muyang had yet to react, he probably wouldn't be able to hold on for long. At this time, not many people could choose to stay out of this. It was not that they did not want to, but that they could not.
"A few days ago, I heard that General Leng was trapped in the Purple Thorns Pass. Is it because the people of the Northern Region have already retreated? "Yaoji asked carelessly.
Mu Yang smiled bitterly and said, "The people of the Northern Region came prepared. They have a strong army and strong horses. How can they retreat so easily? General Leng is barely holding on … " While they were talking, Mu Yang suddenly stopped and pondered. Yaoji didn't look at him. She casually leaned against the window and said, "The enemy is about to reach the city. I don't know what else these people can do. Are they fighting to be the ruler of the fallen country? "
Mu Yang smiled bitterly and looked at Yaoji, saying, "You can't talk nonsense." But he knew Yaoji's temperament and couldn't bear to lightly blame her. At the same time, he agreed with Yaoji's words. The battle at the Purple Thorns Pass was dangerous, but Prince Li and Liu Clan only cared about fighting for power. Once the Purple Thorns Pass was broken, it would be a flat land from the north to the capital. In less than two days, the Northern Jin army would reach the city. If at this time, the Mu Clan was guarding the border like the Leng Clan … they might be able to get out of this battle. As long as the Purple Thorns Pass was defended, the Mu Clan would be the hero who won in the future.
Thinking of this, Mu Yang couldn't wait. He said softly to Yaoji and Mu Lie, "I still have something to deal with. I won't accompany you for dinner tonight. I'll come to see you tomorrow. "Then he turned and walked out. Behind him, Mu Lie said respectfully," Father, take care. "
After sending Mu Yang away, the well-behaved Mu Lie looked up at Yaoji who was sitting by the window and frowned, "Don't tell me you still like this man? He's far worse than Commander Qin. "
Yaoji was stunned. She patted his head and said, "You're just a kid. What do you know about liking or not?"
Mu Yang curled his lips and frowned. He showed a mocking expression and said, "Of course I know. He obviously has a wife, but he still shows deep affection for you. But when his wife and mother bully you, he can't help. He only knows how to curry favor with them afterwards. He can't even control his wife and protect the person he likes. If he's not a good-for-nothing, what is he? "
Yaoji looked at him in surprise and said, "Are you really only seven years old?" Mu Yang rolled his eyes and said, "I'm already eleven years old. Don't you know?" He just didn't grow tall because he practiced martial arts too early. But the doctor had said that he would start to grow crazily when he was fourteen or fifteen years old. It wouldn't affect his height when he grew up. Yaoji was speechless. Eleven years old was still a kid.
Looking at the kid who was staring at her with a serious face, Yaoji smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry. I know what to do and what not to do. Prince Ding and Princess Consort gave me a new lease of life. I won't ruin their plans. " Mu Lie nodded with satisfaction and said, "That's more like it. Don't worry, I'll make sure you go back to see your son safely." Yaoji couldn't help but smile and said, "Thank you very much." Mu Lie snorted and turned his face away uncomfortably. Yaoji looked back out the window with a faint smile on her lips. She and Mu Yang had cut off all ties as early as when she took her child and fled the Chu capital. In the future … they would just serve different masters.
Mu Yang's actions were indeed fast. She didn't know how Marquis Muyang persuaded the Liu family and Prince Li's people. Three days later, Mu Yang took two hundred thousand men and provisions and set off for Zijing Pass. Before he left, Mu Yang turned back and saw Yaoji holding Mu Lie's hand and watching him leave. Looking at the faint smile on Yaoji's lips, Mu Yang's heart suddenly skipped a beat for some reason. A faint uneasiness spread in his heart. When he looked again, he couldn't see Yaoji's face clearly. He only saw her standing in his direction and Mu Lie even raised his small hand and waved at him. Mu Yang shook his head and smiled faintly in his heart. He was thinking too much when he was about to go to war.
A few days later, a group of men and horses escorted a carriage into the capital. The carriage stopped at the busiest inn in the capital. The neatly arranged guards of nearly thirty people couldn't help but raise their eyebrows.
The curtain of the carriage was lifted and a white-clothed figure came out and landed lightly on the ground. The passersby couldn't help but gasp in surprise. It was the end of the first month. It wasn't even the beginning of spring in the Chu capital. It was so cold that people couldn't help but shiver. This man was dressed in a white silk robe. He looked confident and elegant as if he couldn't feel the cold at all. But the most eye-catching thing was his long silver hair. There was only one person in the world with silver hair and such elegance. The people who were secretly guessing only felt their hearts pounding. It was just that Prince Ding was disfigured in his early years and didn't go out. Not many people in the capital knew what he looked like. Therefore, suspicion could only remain suspicion.
After the man got out of the carriage, he turned around and stretched out his hand. The person who came out was a beautiful woman wearing an autumn-colored cloak with white fox edges. The woman was no more than twenty years old. Her bearing and demeanor couldn't be compared to the ladies of the big families in the capital. Just looking at her from afar gave people a feeling of elegance and magnanimity.
Before the people had time to marvel at this pair of beauties, another small head popped out of the carriage. A five or six-year-old boy wearing a black brocade robe came out of the carriage. His collar and sleeves were inlaid with white fox edges, which contrasted with the black brocade robe. The child's white and tender little face was even more adorable and moving. The little boy gave the woman an innocent and cute smile. Even the people watching from afar couldn't help but feel their hearts itch. They wished that this cute and obedient child was their own.
Seeing Mo Xiaobao reaching out his little hand to ask for a hug, Mo Xiuyao stopped Ye Li's hand from reaching out and lightly said, "Be careful not to catch a cold." He reached out and hugged Mo Xiaobao tightly in his arms. That action definitely couldn't be called gentle. Mo Xiaobao uncomfortably twisted his body and received a pat from Mo Xiuyao on the butt. Mo Xiaobao obediently laid in Mo Xiuyao's arms. Father was the most annoying. It was not comfortable to hug him.
Ye Li gave a faint smile and said, "How can it be that cold?" Although her internal strength wasn't as strong as Mo Xiuyao's and she didn't need to wear too many clothes in the winter, Ye Li believed that she was more resistant to the cold than normal people. Moreover, it wasn't that cold in the northwest, so the capital couldn't be colder than the northwest.
With such a large entourage outside, the innkeeper naturally came out to welcome them. With a glance, he could tell that this group of guests were rich and noble. Although he was curious about Mo Xiuyao's white hair, he still politely led them into the inn. He didn't dare to ask the guests to register at the counter. The innkeeper said as he walked, "Young master and madam, this way please. This small inn has two high quality courtyards. I wonder if young master and madam will be staying in the small courtyard or ….."
In this kind of first class inn, other than the Heaven, Earth, and Mortal rooms, there was a separate courtyard that was even better than the Heaven rooms. The price was naturally more than ten times more expensive than the Heaven rooms. There were maids and servants inside. Mo Xiuyao lightly said, "I want both courtyards." The innkeeper was overjoyed and his smile became even more eager. He quickly said, "Yes, yes, yes. Young master and madam, this way please. I wonder what young master's surname is so this one can register for young master." Mo Xiuyao stopped and looked at him lightly. "Mo, Mo Xiuyao ….."
"Young master Mo, that's a good surname … … Mo … … Uh … …" The innkeeper who was about to say a few more words with a wide smile suddenly realized that Mo Xiuyao's name was quite unique. As a result, he slipped and fell to the ground. He raised his head to look at the tall white haired man in front of him and cried out, "Your Highness Prince Ding?!"
Mo Xiuyao nodded and said, "That's I."
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