Chapter 138 Brothers in Distress
Unexpectedly, they turned the fake into reality. Mu Rong was shocked and subconsciously protected her son.
"Wait!"
"Your Majesty, think twice!"
As he was speaking, Fang Zhixuan was ready to strike. Mu Rong rushed over and he hit her in the face with a loud bang with the wooden board.
Mu Rong was slapped to the ground by him: "Ah!"
Ning Fengzhe was filled with worry and hurried to help: "Mother."
Ning Yunxi was horrified and even more worried. She reached out to help: "Mother."
After letting them help her up, Mu Rong glanced away and glared at Ning Yunxi silently.
Feeling her intentions that were like a strong barrier, Ning Yunxi was secretly displeased.
Seeing that she was in the way, Gu Mengzhen lost all patience.
"Mu, retreat!"
Gu Nianting understood and quickly winked at Mu Rong.
Mu Rong was helpless for the time being and could only cry silently, feeling extremely heartbroken.
Ning Yunxi's eyes were filled with sorrow and shedding tears, she looked much more genuine, and continued to act.
"Mother, elder brother, you are both willing to take the punishment for me. You are so kind to me."
"From now on, I will be cautious and abide by my duties, so as not to cause you any worries."
Ning Fengzhe saw through everything and sneered.
"As long as you are sensible and well-behaved, we will be relieved."
"Please continue to punish me, Master Zhuang, and don't show any leniency."
Fang Zhixuan responded respectfully, and then reprimanded him severely.
After a few times, Ning Yunxi was already crying bitterly.
"I am so heartbroken to see my big brother being punished... It really breaks my heart!"
Ning Fengzhe was so angry that he lowered his voice to refute.
"Empty words are useless. Why don't you take a few hits for me?"
Ning Yunxi also lowered her voice, looking innocent.
"How can I, a precious girl like me, endure being humiliated in public?"
"This is what the emperor meant. Didn't you hear it, big brother?"
"Didn't you promise him that from now on, you would correct your behavior and persuade Ning Yunxi on behalf of your father without any slackness?"
Ning Fengzhe smiled bitterly with a hint of mockery.
"I don't mind if you think you'll die soon."
"If you dare to step into this trap and covet the benefits, I will make sure you never come back!"
Ning Yunxi used a coaxing tone.
"Well, okay, big brother is the smartest and invincible."
Fang Zhixuan held the wooden board and applied a bit more force.
Fifty slaps on the face, and the punishment is complete.
Lin Mu understood the deeper meaning and couldn't help but smile slightly.
Qiu Bi knew that this was a plot and was not worried, so she turned her gaze to Lin Mu, thinking about something.
Is he willing to marry me?
Why haven’t you fulfilled your engagement after waiting for so many days?
Could it be true, as I guessed before, that he was selfless in his previous life and seemed to be in love with me, but in fact he just wanted to break off the engagement instead of having true admiration for me?
Or is it that the timing of meeting in this life was wrong, which led to different fates in past and present lives?
Alas, why is that?
When the medical disaster is over and I have some free time, I will ask my cousin to ask.
Noticing her puzzled gaze, Lin Mu unconsciously avoided her a little, feeling troubled.
Mr. Gao tried to stop his cousin from getting married, but he didn't say why.
Maybe she looks down on me because I come from a poor family?
Or maybe even she mistakenly thought that I had fallen in love with someone else and was in love with Princess Yuexi?
I thought that since we knew each other when we were young, she also felt sorry for not getting to know me earlier, but it turned out that it was just my wishful thinking.
In the past, due to the marriage contract between the two families, I didn't dare to act rashly even if I wanted to.
And now, by chance, she is a sophomore girl in high school.
It was a natural thing for me to marry her, but I accidentally caused misunderstanding by Mr. Gao.
He insisted on refusing the marriage. Was it the Gao family's intention or hers?
Should I ask?
If we make it clear, we won’t even be close friends anymore.
Alas, what should I do?
Just like that, Ning Yunxi was imprisoned in the Tongshitai.
The magnificent Disheng Palace exudes an incomparable majestic dullness.
Gu Mengzhen summoned them to discuss the matter.
Fang Zhixuan, Ning Fengzhe, An Song, Lin Mu, An Pengyi and Xu Mingqian were all present to discuss how to cooperate cleverly to make Ning Yunxi return loyally and hand over the prescription for her old illness.
What Ning Fengzhe really wanted was to eliminate future troubles forever. When he first started planning, he had already figured out how to do it.
In order to protect his niece, Fang Zhixuan took the opportunity to make a proposal.
"Your Majesty, I dare to suggest that the person who asks for mercy be treated as guilty as well and Lord Ning be imprisoned in the Tongshitai."
“Brothers and sisters in need must empathize with each other.”
"For my elder brother's safety and my own survival, I believe that Princess Yuexi will definitely give in."
Ning Fengzhe's expression froze instantly.
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible. I have other plans!"
Gu Mengzhen waved his hand and refused.
"Business is important, so don't make any other plans."
"Lord Zhuang, this is a brilliant plan. Such sincerity will surely move Miss Ning."
Seeing that he agreed, Ning Fengzhe was surprised and puzzled.
Then he analyzed the pros and cons and spoke righteously.
"I have proposed this plan, but before it is fully implemented, I will be imprisoned on the Tongshitai. Who will continue with the follow-up matters?"
"Your Majesty, please think twice."
After thinking carefully, Gu Mengzhen responded.
"As for the follow-up, it's none of your business. Haven't you handed it over to King Chen?"
Ning Fengzhe gave advice with full sincerity.
"How can he face Ning Yunxi alone?"
"Isn't it better for me to watch over it myself?"
Gu Mengzhen refused to listen.
"My intention is to let you go in and keep an eye on Ning Yunxi in person, and persuade her to return with my sincerity."
As he spoke, he began to become suspicious again.
"You insist on following Prince Chen. Could it be that you are attached to him?"
Ning Fengzhe felt annoyed by the suspicion.
"Wei Chen dare not."
Gu Mengzhen put aside his suspicion and smiled slightly.
"The people at Tongshitai are all our own people. Are you afraid that you will be wronged after you go in?"
"My dear Tongshi Cheng An, I have watched you grow up, so I am your elder; my dear Tongshi Xiang Xu, I have played with you, so I am your brother."
"Don't worry, they will never treat you unfairly. Don't act on impulse. Always put the overall situation first."
Lin Mu could see that Fang Zhixuan intended to protect Ning Yunxi, so he spoke at the right time.
"In theory, with Lord Ning's talent, it is impossible that he cannot persuade Ning Yunxi."
"If he really doesn't want to, how about I try it on his behalf?"
Ning Fengzhe was shocked when he heard this.
I already knew that Lin Mu's heart was with King Di Jin.
But I didn't expect that they had other plans.
If the emperor agrees to let Lin Mu go to persuade her, Ning Yunxi will take advantage of the situation and return.
This not only invites a wolf into the house, but also makes the emperor even more suspicious and questioning: "How can Lord Lin persuade the three daughters of Ning? It is obvious that you have no power to persuade them at all. Fengzhe, who do you really support?"
The uncle would fan the flames: "Are you worried that the princess will return and take away your position as the number one counselor?"
Once I break my promise to my father, the imperial power will be in jeopardy and the consequences will be disastrous.
Lin Mu's move was intended to threaten me and force me to agree to it.
Before Ning Fengzhe could stop him, Gu Mengzhen had already rejected it.
"You're not suitable."
"You rarely interact with the three Ning girls, and your identity is special. If it is revealed that you are someone I arranged to go there, it will be more trouble than gain."
"It would be most appropriate to leave this matter to Lord Ning."
Lin Mu bowed in response.
"Yes."
Ning Fengzhe had no choice but to agree.
"The minister obeys the order."
"Thank you, Mr. Lin, for your kindness."
Gu Mengzhen smiled with satisfaction.
"Well, thank you for your hard work, my dear Ning."
"By the way, you just said that there are other arrangements for the follow-up. What are they?"
"How about leaving it to Mr. Zhuang Aiqing?"
Ning Fengzhe speaks frankly.
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I don't trust him."
Gu Mengzhen understood what he meant and took it easy without making a fuss about it.
"Then leave it to Lord Lin."
"He was originally beside Prince Di Jin. As the imperial physician, he went to Xinglin Hall to help and keep an eye on things over there. He is more suitable than you."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhe felt speechless, so he had to improvise and think of another plan.
"In my humble opinion, it is better to entrust it to Lord Tongshi Cheng'an?"
As he said this, he gestured for someone to come in.
"Master An, can you please spare me a moment to talk?"
With Gu Mengzhen's permission, the two of them went to the side hall together.