Mu Yang's face turned even uglier as he watched the eunuch who delivered the decree leave in a sorry state. His father's unjust death, Yaoji's disappearance, and Mo Jingli's suspicions were all like a mountain pressing down on Mu Yang's head. Mu Yang's face turned ashen as he looked at the corpses of the imperial guards all over the ground.
The General of the Western Region, Zhao Lian, had some friendship with the old Marquis Muyang. When he heard the news and rushed over, the situation in front of him was already out of control. However, although he had a friendship with the old Marquis Muyang, it wasn't deep enough for him to gamble his family's name for this friendship. He could only order someone to put Muyang under house arrest in the army and personally write a letter to have it sent to Mo Jingli's hands on a horse.
Unfortunately, he didn't know that his memorial had turned into a pile of ashes less than 20 li away from the army camp.
Zhao Lian and Lei Tengfeng were both sitting in Mu Yang's tent. They couldn't help but sigh as they watched Mu Yang hugging the sleeping Mu Lie. To be honest, neither Zhao Lian nor Lei Tengfeng believed that the Marquis Muyang's residence would seek refuge with the Prince Ding Mansion. It wasn't that they didn't want to, but that they couldn't. Lei Tengfeng felt that something was wrong, but the old Marquis Muyang was dead. He was afraid that Mu Yang … …
Thinking of this, Lei Tengfeng secretly gave Zhao Lian a look. Zhao Lian sighed helplessly in his heart. He was considered a veteran of the Da Chu State. Although he hadn't fought any earth-shattering battles in his life, he could be said to be experienced and knowledgeable. Originally, Mo Jingli's decision to go to the North had caused many people to secretly mutter in their hearts. Now that the war had just begun, the Emperor had already executed one of his important subordinates. This caused many people to feel uneasy. The soldiers who were close to the Marquis Muyang's residence were even more indignant. If Mu Yang had any other intentions, the army would be in chaos. Originally, for the sake of the stability of the army, Zhao Lian should have made a prompt decision to arrest Mu Yang. However, half of the generals in his camp were either Marquis Muyang's former subordinates or had an old relationship with Marquis Muyang's Mansion. Not to mention the Emperor, even Zhao Lian himself was occasionally secretly worried in his heart. Could it be that Marquis Muyang's Household really had some ulterior motives?
"Marquis Muyang …" After thinking about it, Zhao Lian decided to persuade him first. With Lu Jinxian's army at the border, the army could not afford to fall into chaos. Mu Yang smiled bitterly, "General Zhao is too polite. Am I still some Marquis Muyang?"
Zhao Lian sighed and said, "There must be some misunderstanding. This old man has personally written a report to explain to the Emperor. General, please don't be impatient."
"Even if there was some misunderstanding, Mo Jingli shouldn't have killed my father!" Mu Yang said sternly, a trace of shocking hatred flashing through his eyes. Zhao Lian was secretly shocked. This time, no matter what … the House of Marquis Muyang would be at odds with the Emperor.
"Mother …" In Mu Yang's arms, Mu Lie let out a small sob in his sleep. Mu Yang's heart ached even more. He picked up Mu Lie and got up to walk out.
"Mu Yang, where are you going?!" Zhao Lian quickly asked. Mu Yang turned back and said in a low voice, "I'm going to save Yaoji."
In this situation, how could Zhao Lian dare to let him lead the troops away? He quickly said, "How do you know where Madam Mu is now? Let's send someone to investigate first. Besides … you should know that once you leave … "If Mu Yang really left like this, he would become a traitor even if he didn't. Mu Yang sneered and said, "It's already like this. Do I still care about these things?"
Zhao Lian gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Fine, I won't stop you if you want to leave. But you can't take the troops away. "If Mu Yang took the troops away, his life wouldn't be far away.
Mu Yang sneered. If he left alone, he wouldn't be able to do anything. As long as Mo Jingli sent someone to hunt him down, they would be able to kill him, not to mention saving people.
At the side, Lei Tengfeng frowned and said, "Marquis Muyang, don't be impatient. Don't you think this matter is a little strange? " Mu Yang and Zhao Lian looked at Lei Tengfeng at the same time. Lei Tengfeng said in a low voice, "Emperor Chu isn't a fool. If he really wanted to kill Marquis Muyang, why would he spread the news of the old Marquis Muyang's death so quickly and only send a dozen guards to deliver the decree? Isn't he afraid that Marquis Muyang will disobey the decree and even rebel on the spot? "
Mu Yang looked at Lei Tengfeng and said coldly, "Does Heir Jhennam Of Gojoseon mean that my father is fine? Or is the person who delivered the decree not Mo Jingli's men but someone else in disguise? "
Lei Tengfeng was speechless. They also knew the people around Mo Jingli. If it was a disguise, it was impossible to be flawless in front of so many people. They had even seen those dead imperial guards in Mo Jingli's army before. How could it be a fake?
After a long time, Lei Tengfeng sighed and said, "Brother Mu, if you believe me, wait for another day. Let us figure out the news from the camp first. At that time, if it's true … I will personally escort Brother Mu out of the camp. If Emperor Chu blames me, I will also bear the responsibility. It will also save General Zhao a lot of trouble. " Zhao Lian naturally agreed when he heard this. No matter what, it was most important to stabilize Mu Yang first. Otherwise, there would be a mutiny in the army soon. He nodded and said, "Heir Lei is right. Nephew, if it's true … this old man won't stop you!"
Mu Yang was silent for a moment. Finally, he nodded and said, "Alright, let's wait for another day!"
In the Chu Army's camp, Mo Jingli gloomily stared at the trembling eunuch kneeling before him. He said in a deep voice, "What did you say?" The eunuch who delivered the decree had a pale face. He said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, please spare my life! Your Majesty, please spare my life … this servant is incompetent … Marquis Muyang refused to accept the decree and even said … Marquis Muyang's household is loyal and devoted to the Da Chu State. Your Majesty is muddle-headed and harmed the loyal … He killed all the imperial guards sent by Your Majesty. Fortunately, fortunately, General Xi Xi arrived in time and saved this servant's life … "While speaking, the eunuch was already sobbing. He had a frightened and timid appearance.
Mo Jingli stared at him for a long time. He saw that the eunuch's clean clothes were stained with blood and dust. His expression was also full of exhaustion and fear, as well as pain. It was obvious that he had also suffered some injuries. "Good … Good Marquis Muyang, good Mu Yang! Bring Mu Jingming here for me! "
Mu Jingming was Old Marquis Muyang's real name. However, he was conferred the title of Marquis Muyang when he was young. Therefore, there were very few people who called him by his real name. Not long after, Old Marquis Muyang was escorted into the tent by the imperial guards. It had only been two days, but Old Marquis Muyang who was originally full of energy had aged a lot. His originally white hair was a little messy and his pair of sharp eyes had also become a little dim. Life in prison naturally wouldn't be that good. He looked old and powerless.
"Mu Jingming, what else do you have to say?!" Mo Jingli asked sternly.
Old Marquis Muyang was startled. He didn't understand what had happened to make Mo Jingli so angry. Then, he glanced at the eunuch who was kneeling in a sorry state. Old Marquis Muyang's heart shook and he seemed to have understood something.
"This servant has been wronged. Your Majesty, please investigate." Although he had already guessed what had happened, Old Marquis Muyang couldn't admit it. He could only play dumb. Mo Jingli sneered, "Investigate? You said that Mu Yang didn't have any rebellious thoughts? But he dared to kill the imperial guards that I sent to deliver the imperial edict. He dared to scold me for being muddle-headed. Is this what you meant by Marquis Muyang's residence being loyal and devoted to Da Chu State? "
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