Xuan Li's people were becoming more and more arrogant by the day.
Perhaps it was because he realized that the fight for the throne was not as easy as he had imagined, or perhaps it was because he had reached the stage of a life and death struggle, his attacks were becoming more and more fierce. Xuan Li was like a hungry wolf that tore away his refined appearance, gradually revealing his true colors. His methods were unyielding. Every time he went to a village or tribe, he would force the commoners to hand over their food and expenses. And the Southern Jiang people who accompanied him in the rebellion were even more cruel, and in some places there was even the crime of slaughtering villages.
Slaughtering villages was something that only the most ruthless armies that invaded other countries would do. But Xuan Li's people actually did it. Although there were millions of corpses in the fight for the throne, it was mostly a conflict within the court, and was very far from the lives of the commoners. At most, the commoners would scold the person who had ascended to the throne. To be involved in it and lose one's life was the first time in the history of the Great Jin dynasty.
Xuan Li's actions were no longer a fight for the throne. Because of the Southern Jiang people, it was almost naked, unscrupulously usurping the country for the world to see. For a time, the commoners of the Great Jin court were filled with complaints. Xuan Li's reputation was like a street rat, and everyone wanted to beat him up.
"He is a very proud and arrogant person. Now that he has become like this, he naturally does not feel good." Ming Yue said to the Emperor sitting high up in front of her.
The young, no, it could only be said that the young Emperor was sitting on the dragon throne. His actions were not very proper, but rather somewhat mischievous. But even so, it did not make people look down on him. Xuan Pei lazily played with the white jade thumb ring in his hand, and said with a smile, "This is the path he found for himself. Don't blame Zhen."
It was like a lion cub had caught a small mouse, and was playing with the mouse in the palm of its hand, watching it struggle.
Ming Yue lowered her head. Now that she was no longer the personal palace maid of the Prince, Xiao Shao did not intend to take her back. Xuan Pei also could not leave her. After all, there were many things that he could rest assured with her handling. She had already become Aunt Mingyue, and her social status had risen along with it. Everyone was envious of her good luck, for she had chosen the right master. Who would have thought that the useless prince would have such a glorious day, becoming the master of the world in one leap? But only Ming Yue knew that from the first day she followed Xuan Pei, she knew that Xuan Pei was not as simple as he seemed on the surface. Everything this young man did had the same goal as Xuan Li. It was just that Xuan Li's strength was too strong at that time, and Xuan Pei, as a weakling, forcibly snatched this fat piece of meat from Xuan Li's mouth.
At that time, even she did not expect that Xuan Pei would be the final winner.
She. "Xuan Pei," and said Xuan Xuan "Pei".
"Bring him in," Xuan Pei said.
When Mu Xirou was brought in, her expression was no longer as cold as before. She was still beautiful, but there was something else between her brows. Upon closer inspection, there seemed to be a sense of gentleness and ambition. The cold and inviolable temperament was nowhere to be seen. She was still beautiful, but there was something more between her brows. At a closer look, it seemed to be a peaceful spirit.
She walked in and saw Xuan Li. Without a word, she knelt in front of Xuan Li. "Thank you, Your Majesty."
After she was released from prison, she was under house arrest because her crimes could not be completely cleared, and she did not have any power behind her. Without knowing the situation outside, she quickly changed her words based on Xuan Pei's dragon robe. This was enough to show that she was a smart woman.
Xuan Pei said, "This is the result you asked for."
In the end, the Mu clan supported Xuan Li in the final battle for the throne. Perhaps it was because they felt that Xuan Pei was only a young boy and might not have any future. Perhaps it was because Xuan Pei had no bargaining chip, and they did not have the peace of mind that Xuan Li had. In the end, the Mu clan abandoned their daughter in the palace and turned to Xuan Li's side. Now, they rebelled with Xuan Li. Clearly, they had abandoned Mu Xirou in the palace.
"When father sent me to the palace, he wanted me to be a high official with a generous salary. Unfortunately, I did not get what he wanted. He was disheartened and tried to make a living on his own. Now, I have nothing to do with him. Since Your Majesty has shown me mercy, the Mu clan has nothing to do with me. "Mu Xirou said.
Ming Yue listened on the side without any change in her expression.
When the Mu clan wanted to send this ice beauty to the palace, Mu Xirou herself did not agree. It was not difficult to find out if one wanted to. Mu Xirou had a fiery temper, but for some reason, she still agreed to enter the palace.
Everyone in the world had a bargaining chip and something they wanted. Mu Xirou had exposed such a big weakness, so Xuan Pei naturally took advantage of it. That day, he sent Ming Yue to find out the reason. The reason was shocking. This was a secret of the Mu clan.
Mu Xirou was not Old Master Mu's biological daughter, but his mistress. She made him a cuckold outside. Old Master Mu did not know and only found out the truth after Mu Xirou was ten years old. He wanted to find a chance to deal with Mu Xirou, but in the end, a colleague reminded him that Mu Xirou was so beautiful, it was better to exchange her for a good official position in the future.
There were no walls in the world that did not have ears. Moreover, there were many disputes in the inner courtyard of an official. Mu Xirou was born from a mistress, so she disliked the daughters of other wives and concubines. Later, when she learned that she was not her biological daughter, she mocked and ridiculed her. Mu Xirou knew at a young age that she was not Old Master Mu's biological daughter. Old Master Mu had an eldest son, Mu Feng. Mu Feng was the person who treated Mu Xirou the best in the entire residence. He was gentle and considerate, so Mu Xirou fell in love with her nominal brother.
This was a scandal and incest. Mu Xirou did not dare to tell anyone. On the day she entered the palace, Old Master Mu told her that the portrait had been sent up. If Mu Xirou refused and even committed suicide, the entire Mu Residence would be destroyed. The young and promising Mu Feng would also lose his future because of Mu Xirou's actions.
Mu Xirou did not have a good life in the Mu Clan. She wanted nothing more than to die with the entire clan, but she could not let go of Mu Feng. For her lover, she accepted her fate and entered the palace. However, Mu Xirou was a strong and unyielding person. Even if she loved Mu Feng, she hated Old Master Mu and the heartless Mu Clan. She made a deal with Xuan Pei.
Xuan Pei wanted the empire. As long as he sat on the throne one day, he would return her freedom and suppress the Mu Clan. Other than Mu Feng, he would never hire anyone else.
Xuan Pei agreed. Then, Mu Xirou maintained her cold personality and pretended that she had to die. Old Master Mu was not happy about this because Mu Xirou had no intention of pleasing the emperor. She thought herself to be virtuous but was not favored by men. It was a useless move.
Therefore, when Mu Xirou was imprisoned for killing the emperor, no one from the Mu Clan said anything. When Dong Yinger was imprisoned, the Dong Clan even asked about it. When Wang Lian 'er was in trouble, the Wang Clan also helped. Only the Mu Clan stayed away without hesitation as if they were avoiding the plague. Ming Yue felt a chill in her heart.
Xuan Pei looked at Mu Xirou and said, "I will give you a chance to change your conditions."
After the Mu Clan's rebellion, Mu Xirou knew that the Mu Clan had no way to survive. However, she still loved Mu Feng. She was willing to exchange her life and freedom for Mu Feng's. It was not easy to make a deal with Xuan Pei, but Mu Xirou still wanted to do it.
Ming Yue did not know why, but she felt that Xuan Pei was especially kind to Mu Xirou, as if he had given her many opportunities. Ming Yue had seen how ruthless Xuan Pei could be. There had to be a special reason for him to be good to Mu Xirou.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, but there is no need." Mu Xirou said, "I only hope that Your Majesty can spare my eldest brother's life."
"I am not an unreasonable person." Xuan Pei smiled. "You have done so much for me, and I will keep my word. But think about it, your good eldest brother has never come to the palace to greet you. There is no way he does not know about the Mu Clan's rebellion. He knows that you are still in the palace but did not save you. He knows that you will become the main culprit if he keeps you, so he has no intention of saving you. Mu Xirou, I can tell you, in your eyes, the entire Mu Clan may be evil, and only he is good. Unfortunately, in my eyes, he and the Mu Clan are birds of a feather. The kindness in your eyes is only the kindness he wants you to see. "
Mu Xirou was very smart. She did not refute Xuan Li directly. She only stared at the ground to express her persistence. Xuan Pei thought for a moment and smiled. "Fine, I have told you a thousand times, but you still do not understand. Why don't you see him in person?"
Mu Xirou raised her head abruptly. Xuan Pei signaled Ming Yue with his eyes. Ming Yue walked to Mu Xirou's side and sealed her acupoints. Then, Ming Yue helped Mu Xirou to stand behind the screen. Soon, a man was escorted into the hall.
It was none other than Mu Feng.
"Mu Dalang." Xuan Pei's tone was still frivolous. He smiled and said, "Long time no see."
Mu Feng belonged to the group of young and promising minor officials in the court. Such a young man could have unlimited potential in the future. So even if he looked inconspicuous now, he was a very important person in the eyes of others. It was not that Xuan Pei had never met this person before. But in Mu Feng's eyes, Xuan Pei was not enough to make him surrender. A brat still wet behind the ears was not someone Mu Feng would pay attention to.
But now, Mu Feng had already become a prisoner, and Xuan Pei had transformed from a useless prince to a man of distinction. He raised his head and saw that the youth on the throne had an extraordinary bearing. Not only did he not lose to the dragon robe he was wearing, but the dragon robe made him seem even more unfathomable. Today, he had been captured. There was no chance for him to soar in this life.
"Don't worry. We have only called you here today to ask you one thing. I heard you have a good relationship with Mu Zhaoyi?" Xuan Pei asked.
Mu Feng was surprised at first. Then, as if remembering something, he smiled. "Oh, that woman. That woman is a bastard. I heard she later became His Highness's woman. I didn't think that His Highness would have a guest like her at such a young age. That's right, she is deeply in love with me. But our Mu family has never accepted a bastard. This kind of woman with a shady background is only a toy. Originally, I sent her to the Palace because I thought highly of her, that's why I let her be a chess piece. I didn't think that this slut would collude with others. She really has the demeanor of her mother. Slut! "He spat on the ground.
This Mu Feng was a good man. Knowing that he could not escape death, he did not even beg for mercy. He thought that since the young emperor had an affair with Mu Xirou, it would be good for him to say such words to disgust him. So, he purposely said it in a vulgar manner. Of course, it was the truth.
Xuan Pei didn't have any special expression on his face and was even smiling. Behind the screen, Mu Xirou's acupuncture point was sealed by Mingyue and she couldn't move. Her eyes were wide open and hot tears were dripping down her cheeks. Ming Yue sighed in her heart. This woman was usually as cold as a block of ice. But at this moment, she showed such a heartbroken expression. She must be very hurt. After all, it was Mu Feng who supported her to live in such a cold place like the palace. But now, she knew that in Mu Feng's eyes, she was less than grass. All her support had collapsed overnight. Naturally, she could not bear it.
"Oh, so you took her as a slut. But she treated you very well." Xuan Pei was puzzled. "Why? I wanted to give her face and let you live. But now, it seems that you also disdained it." He clapped his hands. Ming Yue unsealed Mu Xirou's acupuncture point. Mu Xirou quickly wiped away the tears on her face. Her hands were still trembling. She pinched her palm and her face became cold again.
He walked out.
Mu Feng was startled. Ming Yue followed him out. Mu Xirou knew that Xuan Pei did it on purpose. She did not understand what he meant. If she didn't know all of this, she would probably still be able to keep Mu Feng alive with the same beautiful hope as before. But now that she knew the truth, with her personality, she could only treat Mu Feng as her enemy.
No woman would not hate a man who only wanted to use her, even if she loved him.
She smiled coldly, like a blooming ice lotus, and said, "Then I really have to thank Big Brother for treating me so well."
Mu Feng was startled. The moment he saw Mu Xirou, he was afraid. He had known for a long time that this woman had fallen in love with him, so he had taken advantage of her feelings for him. Mu Xirou's status in the Mu Clan was low. As long as he treated her a little better, she would be dead set on him. Mu Feng had always been using her. Whether it was entering the palace or being favored by the Emperor, he was just using her. A pawn. He never cared about her. Now that Mu Xirou appeared, her eyes seemed to be emotionless. But it made him feel strange and afraid.
"Mu Zhaoyi." Xuan Pei smiled lazily. "We promised you a wish. Now, say it. Will you let your brother go? "
Mu Feng was shocked. He did not believe that Xuan Pei would be so kind to let him go. But in the past, Mu Xirou would protect him no matter what. But now … He felt uneasy.
"Your Majesty is benevolent, but this concubine cannot interfere with court affairs. I hope that Your Majesty can grant this concubine a wish, "said Mu Xirou.
"Speak."
"The Mu Clan rebelled with the Emperor. Their crimes should be unpardonable and their entire clan should be executed. However, this concubine knows that the Mu Dalang is extremely important to the Mu Clan. Why not use him as bait and hang him at the gate and torture him to death? If the Mu Clan comes to save him, we can capture them all. If not, we can kill the chicken to warn the monkey. As for the entire Mu Clan, they are guilty of the most heinous crimes. They should be executed by a thousand arrows and cut into pieces. "Mu Xirou emphasized each word.
Mu Feng took a deep breath. He didn't expect Mu Xirou to say something like this. He knew that the Mu Clan didn't treat Mu Xirou well, but in the end, Mu Xirou still entered the palace for the Mu Clan. Why would she say such cruel words? Hanging them at the gate — just the thought of it made him shudder. And she wanted to use this chance to capture the entire Mu Clan. This woman was so cruel!
"Mu Zhaoyi is truly intelligent. No wonder father liked you the most back then." Xuan Pei praised: "I also think it is a good idea. I will go draft the decree and do as you say."
Mu Feng felt a chill run down his spine: "Sister, have you forgotten how I used to treat you? I was the one who protected you when you were bullied. Those were just words of anger, you won't be so heartless, will you? Sister! "
Mu Xirou looked at him coldly. There seemed to be tears in her eyes, but soon, there was only coldness left. "Young Master Mu, I don't have a brother. I was born in a remote village. My parents are unknown. Who is your sister? Perhaps she is already dead. "
"Take him away!" shouted Xuan Pei. Mu Feng was dragged away with a miserable scream.
Silence returned to the hall. Mu Xirou knelt down again. Her expression was calm, but her palms were starting to bleed.
She said: "Your Majesty, please allow this concubine to become a nun and spend the rest of my life in the Buddhist temple."
Xuan Pei looked at her deeply: "Yes."
Mu Xirou kowtowed and thanked him before leaving. After Mu Xirou left, Ming Yue couldn't help but ask Xuan Pei: "Why did you do that, Your Majesty?"
Mu Xirou saw with her own eyes the face of her brother's lover that she was so proud of. Although she managed to keep her life, she lost the courage to continue living. Ming Yue thought that Xuan Pei treated Mu Xirou differently, which was why he took care of her. But now, it seemed that he was simply trying to wake Mu Xirou up and did not care about the consequences. Why?
Why? Xuan Li said indifferently: "She will understand eventually."
Rather than prolong the pain, Mu Xirou's experience always reminded him of another person. That person did not have a good temper like Mu Xirou in this life. That person became a chess piece and paid the price with his life. Every time he saw Mu Xirou, it was as if he was seeing that person. Even if Xiang Yi's encounter had caught his attention, he wouldn't let something like that happen again.
Some fools only need to do it once. Some people only need to make a mistake once.
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