Chapter 506: How is Seo Wang’s Situation Today

Chapter 506

Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran exchanged a glance, both fully aware that their current disguises would render them unrecognizable to anyone.

Just as Mo Jiuye was about to approach and knock on the door to explain, the side door opened again.

This time, it was Fei Nanyu who opened the door.

To prevent a repeat of the earlier incident, Mo Jiuye quickly spoke up, "Mr. Fei, it's me."

When Fei Nanyu saw the two of them, there was a brief moment of surprise, but he soon recognized Mo Jiuye's voice.

Recalling the tokens he had given them, it made sense for them to enter the city in such a disguise.

However, he had no idea where they obtained these inner attendant outfits.

Regardless, it was good that they were able to enter the city safely.

Fei Nanyu stepped aside to allow them through the doorway, speaking in a low voice, "Please come in, you two."

It was the same study room as their previous meeting, and the three of them entered one after the other.

After taking their seats, Fei Nanyu asked, "Young Master Mo, why have you come to the capital at this time?"

This had been a question that perplexed him. Logically speaking, with the capital in such a turbulent state, wouldn't Mo Jiuye risk drawing unwanted attention if he were recognized?

To this, Mo Jiuye saw no reason to conceal the truth. Even if he didn't reveal to Fei Nanyu the potential events that might unfold in the capital, the latter would eventually figure out that he was behind them.

"The entire Mo Family has been exiled to the northwest, and we now only wish to live in peace. However, certain individuals are determined not to let the Mo Family thrive. Rather than remaining in the northwest, constantly on guard, it's better to strike first and eliminate those who harbor ill intentions towards the Mo Family."

In truth, Fei Nanyu had considered the possibility of the Mo Family striking against the empress's faction preemptively.

However, the distance between the northwest and the capital was vast, not to mention the sensitive nature of the Mo Family's identities.

He had anticipated that Mo Jiuye might take action against the empress's faction, but he never expected it to be at the present moment.

"Prince Rui's ability to escape the capital's vortex with Consort De indicates that he has seen through everything.

"Consort De is the only family he has left, and by entrusting her to the Mo Family's care, it shows that his intention in coming to the capital was solely to help the Mo Family resolve their crisis. I have no doubt about this.

"Moreover, through our interactions, I have come to greatly respect his character. Not long ago, I revealed my true identity to him.

"Instead of rejecting or doubting me, he offered to help me restore my status.

"Now, we address each other as brothers in private, and I consider him my only family.

"However, Prince Rui never had any ambition for the throne. Although he has been trying to build his strength since returning to the capital, his efforts have not been very effective.

"He is more perceptive than Prince Qi and realizes that openly opposing the empress's faction at this juncture would be futile. Thus, he has maintained a low profile, and we can only communicate secretly.

"Our current stance is aligned: we are both trying to uncover the true reason behind Emperor Shunwu's absence from court."

Mo Jiuye raised an eyebrow. "But you still haven't found a good way to uncover the truth?"

Fei Nanyu smiled sheepishly. "Indeed, that's the case. For the empress's faction to have carried out such a bold move, they must have made thorough preparations in advance. The palace guards have all been replaced with their men.

"A few days ago, Prince Qi sent people into the palace to investigate, but there has been no word since."

Initially, Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran had planned to swiftly eliminate the empress's faction after arriving in the capital. If Xue Minister was willing to resign, they would take him back to the northwest with them.

However, seeing Fei Nanyu's troubled expression and Prince Rui's sacrifices for the Mo Family, the couple felt they should do something to repay this friendship.

Especially Prince Rui: he could have lived peacefully with Consort De, but instead became embroiled in this vortex once again because of the Mo Family.

Regardless, they needed to ensure Prince Rui's safe exit from this situation.

The best way for Prince Rui to escape unscathed would be to alter the historical event where Prince Qi ascended the throne, and instead have Fei Nanyu take the throne directly.

Of course, these were merely thoughts that had just occurred to the couple, and they had no intention of voicing them yet.

Unaware of their thoughts, Fei Nanyu's gaze fell upon He Zhiran as he asked, "Has Lady Mo come to the capital to visit Minister Xue?"