Ningdu Fourth Prince's Residence
Bang! A loud crash echoed from inside the study.
"Fourth Brother, don't rush. If we recall the northern army, these two hundred thousand, plus the tens of thousands defending Ningdu, can fight Tianqi!" Liang Wei said to Liang Shao, whose face was dark.
Liang Shao said coldly, "I thought we had wronged him, but I never expected him to return, and Tianqi to follow right behind! Is this not treason?"
Liang Wei dared not speak, but in his heart, he still believed that Wang Sui had not betrayed the country.
If he truly had betrayed the country, why would he have stayed behind to cover their retreat?
But he also knew that now they needed someone to take the blame, and it was either him or Wang Sui.
Better to sacrifice a friend than to sacrifice myself. He certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to plead for Wang Sui.
After a long while, Liang Shao said, "We can only let Fu Yecheng bring his troops back. However, his return might also be a future problem."
Fu Yecheng was the former Empress's elder brother, holding twenty thousand troops and stationed north of Nanjiang.
Liang Wei said, "He must return. The Emperor of Nanjiang is still his nephew; he wouldn't just stand by and watch Nanjiang be occupied by Tianqi."
Liang Shao nodded. "That makes sense."
Then he suddenly asked, "Oh, right, is there any news of Liang Chengnian?"
Liang Wei shook his head. "We captured all children aged ten to fifteen from the villages he stayed in, but none of them were him."
Liang Shao's eyes were cold and sinister. "We must eliminate him as soon as possible! Especially before Fu Yecheng returns!"
"Don't worry, all roads north are heavily guarded by our troops. As long as he dares to head north to join Fu Yecheng, he'll be walking into a trap!"
Liang Wei thought of the events in court today and said with dissatisfaction, "Today in court, I saw many people who still haven't recognized the situation, still hoping for the Young Emperor to return. Hmph! What nonsense!"
Liang Shao chuckled, "Why be angry? These people are foolishly loyal. They'll listen to whoever is in that position. Once the situation is settled, they'll know who is the true master of Nanjiang!"
"Then what does Fourth Brother plan to do with Wang Sui? Just keep him imprisoned like this?"
Liang Shao sneered, "Since he dared to betray this Prince, this Prince will naturally make him pay!"
...
Jun Mo and his group, wearing human skin masks, set off for Ningdu disguised as a merchant caravan with the Mo Guards.
At the same time, twenty thousand soldiers dispersed into small groups, setting off separately, planning to regroup once they reached Ningdu.
On the official road, inside a spacious carriage.
A woman patted the back of a child's hand beside her and said, "Little Nian, don't be nervous."
This ordinary-looking woman was Su Li in disguise.
This child, who appeared to be less than ten years old, was Liang Chengnian.
"Sister, I'm fine, it's just..."
Su Li smiled. "I understand."
The closer to home, the more timid the heart. And the hatred for the enemy grew stronger.
"Madam, Young Master, we're almost at the city," Mo Yun's voice came.
She never expected that the slave her young mistress casually bought would turn out to be the missing young emperor of Nanjiang.
Su Li acknowledged, "Understood."
Then, looking at Liang Chengnian, she said, "Little Nian, once we enter the city, we'll be a family of three. You'll have to call me 'Mother,' understand?"
Liang Chengnian nodded. "Understood."
Su Li, fearing he might be shy, chuckled, "Try calling it out once."
Unexpectedly, Liang Chengnian was not shy at all and crisply called out, "Mother, will Father take us to eat something delicious later?"
After speaking, a hint of slyness flashed in his eyes.
This time, it was Su Li's turn to feel embarrassed.
Thinking of the "Father" in his mouth being Jun Mo, her ear tips quietly flushed red.
"Stop! What are you doing?"
"Officer, we're here to purchase goods from the capital. This is a small token of our appreciation; please take it for drinks, gentlemen."
Then the carriage curtain was lifted. The officer glanced inside and said, "Pass."
"Thank you, officer, thank you, officer."
The carriage stopped outside an inn. A waiter enthusiastically greeted them.
"Welcome, please come in!"
Jun Mo lifted the carriage curtain and said, "Li'er, come down."
He helped Su Li alight from the carriage. Liang Chengnian followed behind them, truly looking like a family of three.
If one looked closely, Liang Chengnian's face bore some resemblance to Su Li's disguised face, and also some resemblance to Jun Mo's disguised face. This was also Huang Yang's impressive skill.
Without needing to be told, one would know this was their child.
The two asked for a room and hot water, preparing to wash up before going downstairs for a meal.
"Mo Feng, you will follow Little Nian during this period," Jun Mo said.
"Yes, Master."
Su Li looked at Jun Mo, who had two small mustaches, and felt a bit amused.
Jun Mo turned around and said, "Madam, let's go back to the room to wash up."
The two entered the room. Su Li saw only one bed and was instantly stumped.
"With only one bed, how are we going to sleep?"
Jun Mo chuckled, "Madam, we are husband and wife. Naturally, we should sleep together."
"But..."
"There's no 'but.' Your clothes are here. Hurry and wash up." Jun Mo's eyes sparkled with laughter. He simply loved her flustered little expression.
Su Li said, "You go to the outer room first."
Jun Mo chuckled softly, reached out and ruffled her hair. "Alright," he said.
Su Li only returned to her senses after he left.
The greatest flaw in her disguise was such an ordinary face yet such a pleasant voice.
The two changed clothes and went downstairs together, sitting in a corner of the main hall and ordering a lavish table of dishes.
Before long, Liang Chengnian, who had also changed clothes, came downstairs and sat beside them.
"Father, Mother, let's eat."
Su Li shyly glanced at Jun Mo, only to see him also looking at her with a smile in his eyes.
Then she looked at Liang Chengnian gently and said, "You're growing up, eat more."
She then picked up a large pig's trotters and placed it in his bowl.
Liang Chengnian frowned. He hated greasy food the most, especially the sweet and savory kind he disliked!
He must be doing it on purpose!
Liang Chengnian picked up the pig's trotters and threw it back into Jun Mo's bowl, smiling sweetly.
"Father, you work hard earning money every day. Father, eat!"
"Father isn't tired. Little Nian needs to eat more to grow tall. Look at you, you're like a little dwarf now!" With that, the pig's trotters was back in Liang Chengnian's bowl.
Liang Chengnian gritted his teeth. You're the dwarf!
He was only twelve years old; he would definitely grow taller!
Su Li watched the two bickering, the corners of her mouth curving slightly.
She picked up another pig's trotters and placed it in Jun Mo's bowl, gently saying, "Don't be modest. You each get one."
Jun Mo's lips twitched slightly. He gave her a resentful look.
Liang Chengnian, however, smiled.
"Don't waste food."
From a distance, it looked like a heartwarming scene of a kind father and filial son.
Mo Yu whispered, "This scene is truly beautiful. Once Master gets married, it will definitely be even more beautiful."
Mo Yun nodded. When she retracted her gaze, she saw Mo Feng staring straight at her.
If it were before, she would certainly not have flinched.
For some reason, remembering Mo Yu's earlier words, she lowered her head in a panic.
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