Chapter 428
~ YOU CAN’T MESS WITH THE FOOD-PROTECTING YUE WANG ~
Mu Yunyao stood there for nearly an hour, watching as the house was completely demolished and turned into a pile of rubble.
Even though Yue Wang had helped her block the wind, she was still chilled to the bone after such a long time had passed, especially her feet, which were full of pain as if needles were pricking them.
“Eunuch Cheng had someone prepare some ginger soup in the front hall. Let’s goback quickly.”
“Yes.” Mu Yunyao turned her head and once again looked at the houses that had become ruins. She felt an unprecedented sense of relief in her heart.
Eunuch Cheng served a bowl of ginger soup in front of Mu Yunyao and then brought a bowl of sugar, “If Miss feels that the taste is heavy, then add some more sugar. Eating a little more sweet will make it less bitter.”
“Thank you, Eunuch Cheng.”
After Mu Yunyao finished her ginger soup, she didn’t stay any longer and left with Jin Lan and Jin Qiao.
Eunuch Cheng seemed puzzled as he watched the carriage drive off. “Wang Ye, why doesn’t Miss Mu like those houses?”
Yue Wang shook his head: “Since the houses have already been demolished, the reason doesn’t matter anymore. Didn’t Uncle Cheng want to dig the lotus pond? Let’s dig deeper at the place where the house was demolished. It would be great if we could find the spring.”
“Yes. Wang Ye, please be at ease. Even if I have to dig three feet into the ground, your servant will also find a spring for you.”
In the carriage, Mu Yunyao leaned on the pillow, and her expression was inexplicably indifferent.
“Miss, what happened to you?”
Mu Yunyao shook her head and didn’t say anything, but the thoughts in her heart were churning unevenly. Previously, she didn’t know the relationship between her and Grand Princess Yi De. Thus, she only guessed that Jin Wang ordered someone to kill her in Yue Wang’s Palace because he wanted Yue Wang to carry the notoriety of stealing and murdering his brother’s concubine. But now that she knew her identity, she couldn’t help but think more.
The Su family had always been supporting Jin Wang from the shadows. Then, did he know about the relationship between her and Grand Princess Yi De when Jin Wang killed her?
Mu Yunyao raised a hand to rub between her eyebrows. She initially thought that after finding out her mother’s true identity, the matter would become simple, but now it seemed that there were still many things that were difficult to explain.
She and her mother were sold to the Zhang family in her previous life. Was it secretly manipulated by the Su family?
Had she successfully entered Jin Wang’s Palace through her own scheme, or had Jin Wang done it on purpose after knowing her true identity?
She had become Jin Wang’s concubine and had been killed in Yue Wang’s Palace. If Jin Wang didn’t know her true identity, it would only be throwing a stain on Yue Wang’s reputation. But if Jin Wang knew her true identity, he would definitely notify Grand Princess Yi De after her death.
Judging from the Grand Princess’s feelings for her mother, she would still lose her rationality when she saw the miserable state when she died. Even if she valued Yue Wang, she might even destroy Yue Wang to avenge her …
The truth was confusing, leaving her at a loss on what to do.
Jin Lan interrupted Mu Yunyao’s thoughts. “Miss, we’re home.”
Mu Yunyao opened her eyes. The deep look in her eyes instantly became clear and bright. No matter what it was, she was sure that this life was completely different from the previous one because she would not fall into the schemes of the Su family and Jin Wang again.
Soon enough, Yue Wang entered the Palace to tell the Emperor about giving the porridge during the New Year. When the Emperor heard that Grand Princess Yi De had also donated silver taels for support, he immediately nodded and agreed.
Jingling City Laba Festival Porridge had aroused a lot of discussion in the Capital before. Later, it was given back to the people in Jingling City, and the officials also basked in the glow. Now that they also had the opportunity to participate, the officials within the Capital were unwilling to miss out on it. When they found out that the Emperor and Grand Princess Yi De had both donated silver taels, they privately discussed how much it would be appropriate to give a donation.
There are many ways to donate silver taels. If you put up too much, you will feel accused of being corrupt and taking bribes. If you contribute too little, you look to be stingy and don’t support doing good deeds. Those with higher official positions are better. Those with lower official ranks spend their brains and inquire how much silver the upper official wants to contribute. The amount they contributed should not be too small, be despised by their colleagues, nor too much to provoke the officials.
Since it was Yue Wang who proposed to give porridge during New Year’s Day, the Emperor took the opportunity to hand it over to him to preside over the matter, causing Ling Wang and Jin Wang to rush out hurriedly from the Palace. Yu Wang, on the other hand, was so happy, so he waited for Yue Wang to leave the Palace before asking, “If Fourth Imperial Brother need help with, just ask me, I am bound to do it.”
“Thank you, Second Imperil Brother. If I need anything, I’ll definitely ask help.”
Yu Wang nodded and accompanied Yue Wang out. At the same time, he asked curiously: “I heard that Fourth Imperial Brother wants to repair the mansion?”
Yue Wang’s expression did not change. “Where did Second Imperial Brother hear that?”
“There are quite a few officials living around your residence. Many people were startled to hear the sound of house demolition in your residence. I also heard that Miss Mu seems to have gone to your residence to visit?” Yu Wang’s eyes were full of mockery, “Speaking of which, Fourth Imperial Brother, it should time for you to start a family. Take a look at Little Sister Huaiyang. She’s going to be married in the next year.”
“There’s no hurry.”
Yu Wang patted him on the shoulder. “You better be careful and hold her tight. Miss Mu’s identity is no longer the same as it was in the past. I heard that there are many people secretly inquiring about her.”
Not only did Mu Yunyao have to be regarded as a granddaughter by Grand Princess Yi De, but she also had access to Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo, the two main gates leading to her fortune. Furthermore, she has a beautiful face, elegant and beautiful demeanor, so it was hard to tell how many people had secretly thought of her.
Hearing this, Yue Wang furrowed his brows, his tone carrying an indescribable coldness. “Who are they?”
“Ah, what does anyone have to do with it?” Yu Wang didn’t understand what Yue Wang meant for a while, but after seeing his murderous look, he suddenly realized he was asking who was looking at Mu Yunyao. “Cough cough … Fourth Imperial Brother, don’t be impatient. They are just asking and inquiring. There is no specific action yet, so don’t worry.”
Yue Wang mounted his horse and cupped his hands as he bowed to Yu Wang. “Second Imperial Brother, take your time to look around. I have some matters to attend to do, so I’ll be leaving first.” Since Yu Wang was unwilling to share, he would send someone to investigate it.
Looking at Yue Wang, who left quickly, Yu Wang couldn’t help but touch his nose. He had just said those words casually a moment ago and never expected that Fourth Imperial Brother would actually be so serious. He hoped that the people who were scheming in the dark to restrain themselves. Otherwise, they will be targeted by Yue Wang and become the next Su family.
Why does he suddenly feel like he is a little unkind … It must be an illusion. He was just reminding his Fourth Imperial Brother out of goodwill. He didn’t do anything wrong! Yes, that’s it!
After Yue Wang returned to his residence, he told Yu Heng to investigate whether anyone had set their eyes on Mu Yunyao. Eunuch Cheng, who happened to be on the side, heard this and was so angry that his eyes were wide open, “Wang Ye, Miss Mu is so good-looking, has a gentle nature, has a broad vision, and knows how to earn silver. She is especially popular everywhere.”
Yue Wang’s expression became even more solemn. After telling Yu Heng and Eunuch Cheng to retreat, he took a wooden box out from a drawer. It was covered with blue fabric, on which were placed twelve unique Chinese Zodiac pearl hairpins.