nycdaug Chapter 184 No Time to Entertain the King of Chu
Chapter 184 No Time to Entertain the King of Chu
Su Mowan did not know what the Yama Jade was.
Su Mobai had the same expression after she took it out of the painting building last time, but when she asked again later, Su Mobai only told her not to ask any more questions and to put the things away.
That's why she was so preoccupied that day.
This expression was repeated on Huizhen's face again, and Su Mowan quickly seized the opportunity to ask.
"What's so special about this jade? Why do you all have that expression?"
Su Mowan looked at the Yama Jade held in Huizhen's hand, her face full of confusion.
The Yama Jade was dark red all over. If Su Mowan had to point out any difference, she could only see that its shape was somewhat strange.
Huizhen frowned, as if considering whether to speak or not.
Finally, he placed the Yama Jade on the round table in front of him and sighed: "This is a long story, and it has something to do with the Liuxia Kingdom. If the Yama Jade appears in the Liuxia Kingdom, it will cause quite a stir."
"Is it that serious?"
Su Mowan frowned, her peach blossom eyes filled with seriousness.
No wonder Su Mobai had that expression that day and didn't tell her the secret behind it.
"It's more serious than you think. A hundred years ago, the Imperial Seal of Liuxia was lost. When it was found, only a fragment remained. The King of Liuxia at that time commissioned skilled craftsmen to carve it into the Yama Jade as a keepsake. Later, the succession to the Liuxia throne required not only the edict of succession and the newly made Imperial Seal, but also this Yama Jade."
Su Mowan stared in shock.
There's too much information here; she can't process it all at once.
It was obvious that Su Mobai knew the value of the Yama Jade. When he saw the Yama Jade in her hands that day, he was initially surprised, but then he calmed down.
What does this mean?
This shows that Su Mobai felt it was only right for her to have this thing in her hands!
Seeing that she was stunned and didn't speak, Huizhen added, "I forgot to tell you, the Yama Jade isn't just one piece, it's a pair."
“I know, the other one is with Su Mobai.”
This is what Su Mobai told her that day.
He said he had an identical one.
Su Mowan was completely stunned by her own speculation. That something so important from the Liuxia Kingdom was actually in the hands of this brother and sister... didn't that mean...?
Thinking of this, Su Mowan's fingers trembled.
Huizhen was clearly much calmer than Su Mowan, and even smiled in a rather good mood.
"So, does that mean Su Mobai is already preparing to make a move?"
Even if Su Mowan was slow to understand, she understood what Hui Zhen meant by taking action, which indirectly proved that her guess was correct.
Why did Ji Yu secretly come to Yun Mo? Why were she and Su Mo Bai fostered in the General's Mansion? Su Mo Wan finally understood everything.
When asked about Hye-jin's question, she shook her head.
"I don't know, this news is really... let me take a moment to process it."
Huizhen took a deep breath, then adopted a sage-like demeanor again: "Take your time, but I don't think there's anything to slow down. Su Mobai was born to stand at the top."
Su Mowan agreed with this statement.
She had always found Su Mobai somewhat terrifying, at least in his ability to see through people's hearts and guess their thoughts. He possessed an innate clarity that made it impossible for anyone to hide their thoughts.
Of course, Su Mowan also did not forget Su Mobai's impressive feat six years ago: becoming the top scholar in both the civil and military subjects.
Hye-jin's eyes narrowed as she thought for a moment, then dropped another bombshell.
"I feel there's something I should tell you."
"what's up?"
Huizhen frowned slightly, and a look of pity appeared on her usually unserious face as she stared straight at her.
"You may not know this, but twenty years ago, a massacre occurred in Liuxia Kingdom, and the entire Ji clan was wiped out. Except for you and your two children."
A family massacre...
Su Mowan's heart trembled.
At that moment, she suddenly felt sorry for Su Mobai.
It turned out that Su Mobai had been secretly carrying so much burden, yet he had never revealed a single word to her. This made Su Mowan instantly regret how oblivious she had been.
"How do you know this?"
"Is there anything in this world that I don't know? Do you need Liuxia's military secrets? As long as you agree to give Huian Temple 100,000 taels of silver in incense money every year, I can sell it to you."
Su Mowan said with disdain, "You really live up to the word 'common' in your lay disciple's name."
"you flatter me."
Hye-jin touched her bald head and looked at her confidently, saying, "Perhaps one day, we really will have to cooperate, Your Highness."
Although Su Mowan had expected it, hearing those four words still sent shivers down her spine.
She wasn't the original owner of this body; she was just someone who had transmigrated here. But at this moment, she deeply felt the weight of life she was carrying.
Rather than drifting aimlessly without finding anything to do, it's better to do what you can to help Su Mobai.
Su Mobai was too good to her, so good that Su Mowan couldn't bear to watch Su Mobai suffer alone while she stood by and did nothing.
Su Mowan put the Yama Jade into her sleeve.
This small piece of jade feels incredibly heavy.
Seeing that she was about to leave, Huizhen clicked her tongue and said, "You only come to me when you have something to ask, and you run away after asking. This makes me feel very disheartened."
Su Mowan turned around and smiled at him.
"Feeling disheartened? Then just add two more blankets when you sleep, and I guarantee you'll be sweating from the heat."
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Su Mowan left, but Huizhen stood in the pavilion, her brows furrowed in shock.
He had known about Su Mobai and his sister's identities for a long time, and he also knew that Su Mobai would avenge this blood feud sooner or later.
This is indeed a common enemy of his.
Su Mowan went out the door, got into the carriage, and slowly drove away.
Qinghe wanted to ask several times, but she held back all the way until she passed the Chu Prince's Mansion on Baihu Street. Finally, she didn't have to hold back anymore because someone was blocking her way.
Su Huayue saw the familiar carriage from afar and waited halfway there. When Su Mowan's carriage got closer, she deliberately had the driver stop it.
"Oh dear, where are you going, little sister?"
Upon hearing this voice, Su Mowan no longer felt her initial annoyance and resentment, treating it as if it were a stranger.
"Of course I'm going back to the manor. Where is Princess Chu going?"
Su Mowan glanced at Su Huayue through the open window and, seeing the exquisite makeup on the other woman, asked this question.
Su Huayue's lips curled into a smile, full of provocation.
"That's perfect. I was just about to go to the Prince of Qin's residence to see Liu Ruxu. We can go together."
See the willow catkins like fluff?
Why does Liu Ruxu need to dress so provocatively?
Is it necessary to dress so formally?
Su Mowan really didn't understand what Su Huayue was up to, so she said coldly, "The Qin Prince's mansion isn't a place you can just walk into whenever you want. Did you inform the Qin Prince beforehand? Or has the Chu Prince already reported to the Qin Prince?"
It wasn't that Su Mowan was deliberately making things difficult; it was indeed the rule of the Qin Prince's Mansion. Without Murong Jing's permission, not even a fly could get in, let alone a living person like Su Huayue.
Su Huayue's expression stiffened, but she still forced a smile and said, "What's so difficult about that? With your influence with His Highness Prince Qin, Mo Wan, isn't it just a matter of a word from you?"
"You're really giving me too much credit."
Su Mowan laughed without any politeness.
"When my second brother came last time, he was also stopped at the gate of the mansion. If you don't believe me, you can try it."
After saying that, without caring how ugly Su Huayue's expression would be, Su Mowan directly said to the driver, "Take a detour, let's go through Zhuque Street."
Upon receiving the order, the coachman immediately reined in his horse and moved back slightly, heading in another direction.
Su Huayue was furious, but the thought that she might actually be blocked at the gate of the Prince Qin's mansion made her say to Chunmei and Xiazhu who were following behind her, "Let's not go any further. Let's go back and call the Prince together!"
Chunmei and Xiazhu looked at each other in bewilderment and had no choice but to follow behind them back to the Prince's Mansion.
Murong Jin was reading a book in the study.
Yes, reading books.
He didn't need to learn how to read memorials like the Crown Prince, nor did he need to handle military affairs like Murong Jing, and he didn't need to attend court.
So besides reading, there was nothing else to do but read books.
Upon hearing the servants outside report that the princess was requesting an audience, Murong Jin's originally calm brows immediately furrowed slightly. Just as he was about to say that he would not see her, he heard Su Huayue's voice.
"Your Highness, my mother said that I should visit my cousin Ruxu when I have time, but I just heard that people are not allowed to enter or leave the Prince Qin's residence at will. Would it be convenient for you to accompany me?"
Su Huayue actually knew that Murong Jin would definitely agree.
Because Su Mowan is in the Prince of Qin's mansion, even if she might not be able to see her, Murong Jin would go without hesitation.
Sure enough, shortly after she finished speaking, she heard the sound of a chair being moved in the study, and then Murong Jin, dressed in a silver-white brocade robe, appeared in front of her.
"Since you insist on going, I will accompany you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Su Huayue's smile remained, but her slightly lowered eyes held a hint of jealousy.
The carriage bypassed Zhuque Street and finally entered Qinglong Street.
As the carriage approached the gate of the Prince of Qin's residence, Su Mowan suddenly said, "Let's go to the restaurant first."
So the carriage turned away again.
His Highness the Prince of Qin, who had just stepped out, immediately turned pale.
It wasn't that he felt Su Mowan turned around and left as soon as she saw him; what upset him was that Su Mowan had already returned to her front door when she actually turned around and ran away!
Is she even busier than him?
With a dark expression, His Highness the King of Qin said: He would wait at the door and see when this woman would return.
So, instead of waiting for the woman at the door, His Highness the King of Qin was greeted by an uninvited guest.
In particular, the occasional glances from Su Huayue made Murong Jing's expression grow increasingly cold.
But Su Huayue was completely unaware of this.
She stood beside Murong Jin and looked directly at Murong Jing, saying, "I just came to see my cousin Ruxu. I apologize for bothering Your Highness. Could Your Highness please do me a favor?"
Clearly, Murong Jin's mind was not on this.
He just exchanged a casual greeting.
Murong Jing glanced at the couple briefly, then looked at Su Huayue with an indifferent expression.
"Su Mowan is not in the manor, so there is no one to entertain you. I am also about to leave the manor and do not have time to entertain Prince Chu. You two can come another day."
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