"Not optimistic. At least he shouldn't be able to get out of bed. Is there any news about Wu Hen and No Regret? " Duan Moyan's countenance froze. Just as Zhu Xu had said, she couldn't wait any longer. Time was of the essence. If she didn't seize the opportunity, the next opportunity might never appear.
"Not yet, but I believe it will be soon!" Yao'er truthfully replied. At the very least, they had made progress with the news that was still being sent back.
"That's fine, Yao'er, go to the kitchen and get some good food. Follow me to the Sky Prison!" Based on the current situation, the most important matter at hand was to win over the Duke of Wei. Yao'er naturally understood this, and hurriedly withdrew.
Inside the Celestial Prison, Duan Chen was secretly protecting King Wei and making him live a comfortable life. Every day, other than scolding and scolding the Emperor, he would only feast on wine and meat. In fact, when Duan Mu Yan saw the person before his, he actually did not recognize him. In her impression, the king of Wei was elegant and weak, with a folding fan in one hand while pointing at the mountains with the other. In her impression, the king of Wei was elegant and weak, with a folding fan in one hand while pointing at the mountains with the other hand.
"Looks like the things that Mu Yan has brought with her are unnecessary …" A clear and melodious voice rang out. When the Wei Wang raised his gaze, he saw Duan Mu Yan bowing down to pay his respects.
"Who does This King think it is? So it's you little girl. Say it, what are you doing here?" Although he was a prince with another surname, he had some understanding of the matters within the palace. Since he was young, he had sympathized with Duan Mu Yan, and because of that, he felt tender and affectionate toward her.
"Mu Yan is fine. She's just here to catch up with Uncle Wei." After the jailer opened the cell door, she walked in. After glancing at Yao'er, she tactfully handed her fifty silver taels to the jailer before leaving with him.
"Girl, did you send the guards away to say something that would not be considered important to outsiders? Speak! Is he dissatisfied with your scoundrel royal father? " He casually brushed away the food on his body and took out Duan Mu Yan's food.
Seeing that King Wei didn't have any intentions of rejecting her, Duan Mu Yan felt slightly relieved in her heart. Although on the surface King Wei didn't seem to care, she knew how disappointed he was by her father's actions.
"Uncle Wei has suffered greatly. Mu Yan wanted to plead with royal father for mercy, but unfortunately, the words of others were too soft and she could not protect herself, so she was unable to save Uncle Wei from danger." A few polite words were unavoidable, so Duan Muyan turned her attention to the topic at hand.
"Hmm, your words are enough. Your royal father has already gone insane today, and this cunning rascal's trick may not be too late. Maybe this old man thinks that he won't be able to live long enough and wants to drag us old officials to die with him! If he was below, he would think that he was still a high and mighty emperor. Pui! When we get to the King of Hell's place, I won't tell him that I'm going to hell with eighteen levels, and I won't even say my surname is Wei! " Wei Wang swore angrily as he tore the chicken.
"Father's actions were indeed filled with anger, but Mu Yan knew that he was protecting the crown prince. His royal brother died unjustly …" Her clear eyes flickered with a clear luster. Lowering her eyes, Duan Mu Yan secretly wiped away her tears as she spoke in a low voice that was filled with boundless desolation.
"Forget it. It's been so long. There's no point in thinking about it. In this world, you still have to rely on yourself. No one can trust you!" The King Wei was filled with emotions. The woman in front of him had lost her mother first, and her royal brother later. In the end, even her husband had died.
"Uncle Wei, if you say that Mu Yan does not blame him, it is fake. royal father first forced mother to death, and then used Mu Yan's life to threaten royal brother, causing him to commit suicide, all of this has been set in stone by Mu Yan, and now, royal father has even condoned the crown prince in harming his loyal generals, it is simply disorderly. Although Mu Yan is a girl, she will not tolerate the Great Mo dying in Duan Xingyi's hands. Duan Mu Yan went straight to the point. She was sure that there were no spies in the area because the cell that imprisoned King Wei was made of steel. Other than the exit, no one else could tamper with the cell.
The chicken leg in his hand had already landed on the ground. Never would he have thought that the girl who had once submitted to his commands would now be so ambitious. The meaning behind Duan Mu Yan's words was obviously to overthrow the previous edict and change the dynasty! Even if he regained his freedom, he might not have the courage to do so.
Noticing that Wei Wang was speechless, Duan Mu Yan continued.
Uncle Wei, Mu Yan has a few heartfelt words, I don't want to say them, but they are also the Duan Clan's. Duan Xingyi has plotted against him time and time again, and even if he is able to cure me, he will keep half of my food and drink in between. If this goes on, the Big Mo River Mountain that you and those old generals have personally taken down will sooner or later be destroyed by Duan Xingyi. As Zhu Xu had said, although the Emperor of Wei was not a man of character, he was not stupid. As long as the facts were clear and reasonable, he believed that this trip would not be a wasted one.
Without saying a word, the Wei Wang continued to look at Duan Mu Yan in disbelief, as if he was pondering about something. Suddenly, the Wei Wang abruptly stood up and swept his gaze towards the door.
"Little girl, tell me honestly, was Qi Hu your doing?" Also, how could that Old Zhu disappear without a trace? " The King of Wei's sharp eyes flashed with a dazzling light. It was completely different from his previous demeanor.
"What if Mu Yan admits to it?" Duan Mu Yan tried to test the waters, but he had already answered the question.
"Good …" Great! People from the martial arts world came out, and a new generation came out to replace the old … Great … "Hahaha …" Unexpectedly, King Wei suddenly laughed out loud. His tears quietly fell. The reason he was indulging himself so much in food and drink was because he didn't want himself to calm down and think about those heart-wrenching things. Now that Duan Moyan had appeared, a strong fire seemed to be burning in the depths of his heart. It seemed that the Great Mo River Mountain, which he had defeated with his bare hands, could be saved.
Looking at the expression on the face of the Wei Wang, Duan Mu Yan knew that this trip was already considered a success. After leaving the Sky Prison, Duan Muyan originally wanted to return to the Residence, but she met Yan Wuhen halfway there. The three of them looked at each other before heading back to the inn.
"Reporting to Pavilion Master, this subordinate has already found out where the silver that Duan Xingyi stole was hidden!" "It's the Spring Festival!" Furthermore, Duan Xingyi's subordinates were extremely careful. He had been duped several times by them, and if it wasn't for Zi Min, he probably wouldn't be able to complete the mission in this lifetime.
"Spring Festival?" Duan Mu Yan and Yao'er looked at each other before they looked disbelievingly at Zi Min, who was by Yan Wu Hen's side. When it came to the Spring Festival, Duan Mu Yan had not been there for quite some time.
Replying to Princess, two days ago, Zi Min had disguised herself and told Yichun what happened to Meng Yan. When she came out, she accidentally saw three or five suspicious people jump out from the backyard of the Yichun courtyard, and based on their martial arts, they probably wanted to kidnap Xu Tianshu and Liu Li. Thus, she informed Big Brother Wu Hen about this matter. Zi Min answered truthfully.
"Did they notice you?" Duan Mu Yan worriedly asked.
"We are afraid of alerting the enemy, so we do not dare to act rashly."
"Duan Xingyi is truly not simple. He actually dug a secret room in the Spring Festival!" It's no wonder that he would appear at the Spring Pavilion for no reason. From what I see, there must be someone who came to support him. Have you found anything? " Everything was ready now, and there was only one thing left for him to do. As long as he didn't regret the fact that he had gathered the evidence of Duan Xingyi bribing the local officials for favoritism and malpractice, and in addition to the good witnesses and Wu Bingcheng's confession that he had framed, it would be even more difficult for Duan Xingyi to turn things around. At that time, she would force him to abdicate the throne in front of Duan Chen! Royal brother, you must have been waiting for this day for a long time …
"Reporting to Pavilion Master, your subordinate suspects that Leng Bing Xin from the Yichun Courtyard has no desire at all, no desire at all, no desire to earn silver, and is fundamentally different from those who have been in the Misty Flower Land for a long time. If she does not have a motive, then it would indeed be unreasonable." Yan Wuhen analyzed.
Traceless, Zi Min, you two must pay special attention to Leng Bingxin's actions. If you can prove that person's identity is the best, then don't alert the enemy. After all, the silver taels are our target. Duan Mu Yan instructed.
This piece of news was like adding wings to a tiger to Duan Moyan. Now that she didn't regret returning, she would bring a group of people with her to the throne room. It was time to end this grudge between them.
By the time Duan Muyan returned to the Xiao Residence, Eunuch Li had already been waiting for his for a long time.
"Third Princess, you're finally back!" Eunuch Li's face was full of anxiety as he greeted them. His high-pitched voice was filled with worry that couldn't be hidden.
"Eunuch Li …" What's the matter? " Duan Mu Yan frowned as she looked at the old man before her. This eunuch who had served her father for the rest of his life. He could not help but feel dejected. Even if everyone in this world betrayed his royal father, he was the only one who could not.
"Your Majesty has sent an oracle announcing that you have entered the Palace. It is already late in the morning, and the sky is almost dark. Princess should quickly follow this old servant into the palace! " As Eunuch Li spoke, he walked out. Duan Mu Yan, however, remained motionless for a long time.
"Third Princess …" What are you waiting for? " Gonggong Li turned around, but Duan Mu Yan did not follow him as he asked doubtfully.
"Yao`er, please come to the main hall to rest and make a cup of good tea." Yao`er, please come to the main hall to rest and make a cup of good tea. Duan Muyan spoke in a gentle voice, her emotions unmistakable. Eunuch Li was slightly startled, but she did not say anything. She followed Yao'er back to the main hall, thinking that there was no enmity between father and daughter. It seemed like he was wrong, but no matter what, the Third Princess wasn't going to publicly defy her orders. It was just that she was a bit awkward, and she naturally couldn't force her into a situation like this.