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As the conversation reached this point, General Mu naturally understood and soon regained his original expression, chuckling softly. He handed the brocade box to the butler beside him and stepped forward, saying, "Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?"
Mo Xiao Li did not directly answer him but walked over to a nearby chair and sat down. Li Fusheng immediately handed him an envelope. Mo Xiao Li glanced at it and passed it to Xia Gonggong beside him, saying, "General Mu, I know that over the years you have invested a lot of effort for me and Western Yan. Now should be the time for you to enjoy your old age, but the current situation is beyond our control. Therefore, I hope General Mu can see this situation clearly."
After finishing his speech, General Mu looked at the letter, unable to hide his shock any longer. The hand holding the letter began to tremble unconsciously as he realized that everything about him had been under someone else's surveillance.
With a thud, he knelt on the ground. "Your Majesty, all of this has been deliberately orchestrated by someone else; it is not my doing. Please believe me!"
Mo Xiao Li gave him a light glance, picked up a cup of tea, took a sip, and said to him, "What are you trying to do, my dear minister? I have not said anything. Moreover, I understand this matter better than you do. As long as you know what you should do, I will not pursue this matter with you."
"Your Majesty, I will follow your orders completely. However, there is one thing I hope Your Majesty can promise me," General Mu pleaded while still kneeling.
"What is it that you wish to say?"
"This matter I have mentioned before; I have a daughter who has always admired you. I hope Your Majesty..." Before he could finish, he was interrupted by Mo Xiao Li. "General Mu, do you know what you are saying right now?" He stood up in anger.
General Mu trembled all over, no longer resembling his former self. Now that the Emperor had grasped his weakness, he knew he had to be cautious.
"It was my overstep; however, with the Border Defense in urgent need of attention, it is truly difficult for me..."
"Enough! This matter will be left to you to handle. If there is even the slightest mistake, do not blame me for not giving your Shogunate any leniency," Mo Xiao Li said angrily before storming out.
Watching Mo Xiao Li leave, General Mu slowly stood up with the help of the butler. Soon after, Madam entered with Mu Yueqing and looked at the empty space outside before turning to General Mu and asking, "My lord, what exactly happened just now?"
General Mu did not speak but looked at the brocade box beside him. Mu Yueqing immediately reacted, walked over, and opened the box, letting out a scream. Madam walked over, her eyes filled with shock, because inside the box lay a bloody arm.
Both Mu Yueqing and Madam were too frightened to speak. General Mu approached, closed the box, and said to the steward, "Take this away and find a place to bury it."
However, Madam was not someone who had never seen the world; she quickly regained her composure and looked at General Mu, saying, "It seems that the Emperor already knows about our actions. Although we have become fish on the chopping board now, as long as we are alive, there will always be a chance for retaliation. My lord, you must not give up."
After listening to Madam's words, General Mu pondered for a moment before understanding. He patted his wife's hand and smiled, saying, "You are indeed wise, my lady."
"As you said, the Emperor holds our fate in his hands and can crush us at any time. However, some matters are not entirely within his control. Now that the Emperor has given orders, what should I do?"
Madam smiled lightly, her eyes filled with hatred. She leaned closer to General Mu and whispered, "Did not the Emperor command you to handle the Border Defense affairs? Then we shall handle it well. Others may not know, but do you not know why Nanyang is attacking our Western Yan?"
"Are you referring to Yin Fuzai?"
"Exactly. Years ago, Nanyang's Wise King came here seeking Yin Fuzai. He must already know that the Wretched Woman is indeed Yin Fuzai. So let us sell this favor to them; this matter will naturally be resolved. At that time, our Yueqing can enter the palace as a consort," Madam said with a hint of a vengeful smile.
As if awakened from a dream by her words, General Mu instantly laughed and embraced Madam without regard for those around them. He said with a smile, "My lady is truly my virtuous wife; with such a wife, what more could I ask for?"
Mu Yueqing stood nearby, unsure of what her parents were discussing. She approached with some confusion and asked, "Father, when can I enter the palace?"
"My daughter need not worry; I am just about to help you. It won't be long now; you just need to understand what kind of woman the Emperor likes," General Mu replied with a smile at his daughter.
His daughter had always been more beautiful than other girls since childhood and was naturally his favorite. Therefore, she had been raised according to the princess's education in the palace and was now proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Many noble families in the city wished to marry her off but were all rejected because this daughter was raised to become an imperial consort.
Madam suddenly seemed to think of something and grabbed Mu Yueqing's hand, saying, "Daughter, I have an idea now, but you must take the lead."
Both of them looked at Madam at the same time. "Did Consort Qian not agree to help us with this matter before? It's just that so much has happened since then. As long as we coordinate with Consort Qian, it will surely succeed."
"But mother, now that Consort Qian has been sent to the Cold Palace, how can she help us? What can I do?"
"Think about it carefully. You can go into the palace to see that Wretched Woman. Take the opportunity to tell her our plan when you visit the Cold Palace; she will definitely come up with a solution."
General Mu listened and laughed heartily. This method was indeed the best. The few of them exchanged knowing smiles, their eyes filled with scheming intent.
Meanwhile, in Qinxiang Garden, Mu Junqi showed no signs of waking up. Mo Xiao Li sat beside her, unable to count how many times he had watched her like this. He hated himself for not being able to protect her properly.
At that moment, a series of cries could be heard. Mo Xiao Li frowned and glanced outside, just as Ziyue and the Nursemaid entered carrying the Little Prince. They first bowed to him and without waiting for him to ask, said, "Your Majesty, the Little Prince starts vomiting as soon as he tries to nurse. We don't know what's wrong; what should we do?"
Mo Xiao Li looked at the small figure in Ziyue's arms, who was crying uncontrollably, and his heart ached in response.
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