Chapter 57 Even more powerful than a tiger
Mu Yan was still cautious and careful, with a faint smile in her eyes, and her appearance was as pleasant as the clouds and mist.
"Your Majesty is serious."
"I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it."
Gu Mengzhen raised his eyebrows and nodded.
"Tell me."
Mu Yan responded politely.
"Yes."
"I believe that the matter of Cisha Mountain cannot be hidden from His Majesty. But there is another matter that His Majesty may not know."
"At Cisha Mountain, Prince Chen heard with his own ears that Prince Dijin and Xi'er had sworn brotherhood."
Gu Mengzhen frowned.
"Oh?"
"really?"
"I have indeed heard Xi'er call King Dijin 'brother'."
"I thought it was just a term of endearment."
Mu Yan was calm and composed, without any abusive remarks or noise at all.
"I would never dare to deceive you. If you have any doubts, please feel free to ask the Prince of Chen."
"And this matter is well-documented and can withstand all verification."
"Forgive me for speaking frankly, but since ancient times, how can one go against one's vows?"
"Anyone who betrays his integrity will be looked down upon and ridiculed, like a rat crossing the street."
"Xi'er had just switched sides with Prince Dijin, and the prince became sworn brothers with her. I dare to speculate that the prince wanted to make an appointment with someone and tie Xi'er tightly under his command."
"In this case, even if Xi'er wanted to escape, it's already been done and there's nothing she can do."
"Your Majesty is wise and wise. He would not want to see Xi'er become a laughing stock and be infamous forever, right?"
Gu Mengzhen's frown grew more serious.
"They just met by chance, why would she be willing to become sworn sisters?"
Mu Yan guessed with a smile.
"They are all well-versed in medicine, so it's natural that they will get along well and share the same ideals as soon as they meet."
"I deeply believe that under the current circumstances, no matter how hard we try to treat her, even if we give her everything we have, she will remain indifferent and will never betray King Dijin."
Having said this, she gave a few tentative glances before continuing.
"I don't know whether Your Majesty has tried it."
"If he had tried it, the emperor would have known the situation."
Gu Mengzhen was obviously moved.
"My beloved concubine, you are worrying too much. I have no such intention."
"I love Xi'er only because she is your niece, and I love her as much as I love her."
Mu Yan nodded in agreement.
"Yes, I spoke out of turn."
"If I say anything inappropriate again, it's better for the emperor to have one less adviser than for Prince Dijin to have one more think tank, right?"
"The former is just a drop in the ocean. The emperor has always been surrounded by people who can help him. The latter is like adding wings to a tiger."
"Xi'er's talent is just like Fang Renshu's in the past. Many years have passed. Does the emperor still remember the past?"
"How did the Supervisory Office and the State Governor Office fall into the hands of others?"
"Fang Renshu's plan should not be underestimated; Xi'er's wisdom is even more immediate and effective, and she is definitely not an ordinary person."
There was a hint of worry between Gu Mengzhen's brows.
"What my beloved concubine said makes sense."
"It's just that I eat delicacies every day, and my old illness will relapse for a few days. It's really uncomfortable."
"Once this person is gone, there will be no chance of my old illness being cured."
"My beloved concubine, you can't ask me to rule the world while starving, right?"
"You may not know that she has researched a new prescription, and the effect is remarkable."
"I originally thought that I should at least wait until her old illness is cured. If she still refuses to give in, it won't be too late to deal with her then."
Mu Yan tried her best to persuade him.
"But Your Majesty, this opportunity must not be missed."
"Prince Chen's plan to sow discord was finally carried out successfully."
"Your Majesty knows very well that it is extremely difficult to plot against Xi'er."
"If you become soft-hearted, wouldn't your plan be wasted?"
"I don't mind. My left hand is my niece, and my right hand is my adopted son. Both the palms and the backs of our hands are made of flesh. No one will treat me badly."
"But the Emperor..."
"By the way, didn't the emperor ask Master Zhuang to go on a tour to find a famous doctor to cure the emperor's old illness?"
"I seem to have heard that Master Bo has made some gains?"
Gu Mengzhen responded in the affirmative.
"Ah."
"Zhuang Shao did say that he will be returning to Beijing soon."
"As for the harvest, I don't know whether it is true or not."
"I always feel that he is in a hurry to return to the capital because of Ms. Zhuang's marriage."
Mu Yan disagreed.
"Mr. Zhuang has been loyal to the emperor for many years and has never harbored any other intentions."
"I think he will not deceive His Majesty."
"Your Majesty has always believed in it, why is he suspicious today?"
Gu Mengzhen did not respond. He thought carefully before making a decision.
"In that case, you can handle the matter of the three Ning girls yourself."
"I just pretend I know nothing."
Mu Yan stood up and bowed respectfully.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will take my leave."
……
In the side hall of Zhaoyi Palace, Ning Yunxi waited for a whole day, but Xiao Fuzi never came to deliver the imperial meal.
Then he closed the window, turned around and lay down on the couch.
While resting, thinking about things in my mind.
Ugh.
Unexpectedly, the remedy from the 22nd century could not satisfy the emperor’s appetite.
I really underestimated the eloquence of Aunt Imperial Concubine.
What should I do if this continues?
With the nutritional injections in the medical space, there would be no problem if I didn't eat or drink for a few days.
Although the nutrient injections are refreshed every day and there is no shortage, it is not a long-term solution after all.
Once the body becomes exhausted and even nutritional injections are of no help, doesn’t that mean that life will not last long?
Ning Yunxi patted his forehead and thought hard, but still had no good idea.
Brother... you won't really just stand by and watch, right?
Although he is suspicious by nature, he is kind-hearted and should come to save me.
As I thought like this, a few days passed by quickly.
Ning Yunxi was still lying on the couch, her face even paler than the day before.
"Brother..."
She murmured only two words, and then she had no more strength left.
Recalling what Yan Yu said, he said that he couldn't afford to lose.
Only today did she realize that it was the truth.
Is this really... the truth?
I never expected to be in such a situation in this life.
I wonder if the brother in the 22nd century would be heartbroken when seeing her like this?
It's a pity to waste so many meteorite fragments, and it's even more of a pity for my brother's hard work.
All this was ultimately due to her inability to do anything.
From now on, will they never see each other again?
Thinking of this, Ning Yunxi smiled slightly under her tears.
"Goodbye, brother..."
"I'm sorry, brother..."
After saying this, Ning Yunxi closed her eyes.
Consciousness gradually fades away.
In the main hall, Mu Yan received the news immediately.
She came trotting over with a cheerful look on her face and reported softly.
"My lady, good news."
"There's no movement over there in the side hall!"
Mu Yan couldn't contain his surprise and stood up quickly.
"Really?"
"Send someone in quietly, don't draw attention, sniff around and confirm."
Xianglu left in response, but before she walked out of the door, she heard a report from outside: "Emperor Jin and King Dragon are coming!"
Yan Yu was like an emperor, so he could enter and leave the harem freely.
Mu Yan's face was filled with surprise, but in an instant it turned into horror.
"What is he here for?"
"Aren't there some grudges between them?"