The Abandoned Wife of a Military Family: Your disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 260 It was done so discreetly
Rong Xin looked gloomy and gritted her teeth.

Without military funds, how could he recruit soldiers? How could he maintain his secret forces? How could he possibly clash with the Imperial Uncle?

What terrified him even more was that his every move was being watched by his royal uncle.

Otherwise, how could his meeting with those wealthy businessmen have been discovered, even though he tried to be so discreet?
Rong Xin was upset.

Upon seeing this, his trusted eunuch Liu Changqing couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, do you still remember that rumor from a while ago?"

Rong Xin was both panicked and furious. Upon hearing this, he angrily said, "What rumors? Just tell me directly. Do I have to guess?"

Liu Changqing hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. The rumor is that the Regent's Consort not only possesses a treasure, but also knows the secret to immortality. I can let the latter go, but the former, this old servant thinks, may not be entirely unfounded."

The Emperor currently lacks military funds and cannot expand the army, but with the blessing of the treasure, the Emperor can easily obtain any number of troops and any powerful soldiers he desires.

Rong Xin was stunned.

He had naturally heard about the treasure that the Yun family possessed, but he regarded it as nonsense and didn't take it to heart after hearing it.

When he heard Liu Changqing bring up the matter again, he couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart.

Yes, rumors can spread from nowhere, and they might actually be true.

The Yun family is the owner of Qianjin Pavilion, and their medical skills are also excellent. Based on these two points, it can be confirmed that she is a disciple of the Divine Physician Hua.

Although he had never met Doctor Hua, he had heard of him before.

It is said that this person possessed exceptional medical skills, capable of reviving the dead and restoring flesh and bone.

Many people spend a fortune to get him to treat their illness.

Perhaps, that divine physician Hua truly possessed some treasure, which he passed on to the Yun family before his death?

Rong Xin seemed to be deep in thought.

After a moment, he suddenly asked, "By the way, what does Mu Tianji usually do?"

Liu Changqing immediately replied, "Your Majesty, since Mu Tianji came to Wei, he has been living in the Regent's wife's villa. Besides tending to his flowers and plants, he also helps with the family's accounts. I heard that the Mu family has opened several shops in the capital, specializing in Yue Kingdom pastries, and their business is quite good."

Upon hearing this, Rong Xin scoffed, "Would someone who once held the position of prime minister be so content with mediocrity?"

Liu Changqing said, "I heard that the Regent offered him the position of Right Vice Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, but he wasn't interested. Could it be that he's tired of officialdom and is therefore content to stay at home?"

“If he had reached retirement age, I might have believed it, but Mu Tianji is still in his prime and once served as prime minister. How could he possibly be tired of officialdom? Such a person is most power-hungry. If he is unwilling to serve, it must be because the official position offered to him is not attractive enough, or perhaps he has some other scheme,” Rong Xin said.

Liu Changqing quickly flattered, "Your Majesty is wise. So it seems that Mu Tianji has not only been indifferent to fame and fortune, but also has greater ambitions."

Rong Xin pondered for a moment and said, "Summon him to the palace secretly tomorrow. I want to see him."

Liu Changqing respectfully replied, "Yes."

……

The following day, Mu Tianji was summoned to the palace.

This was his first time stepping into the royal palace of the Wei Kingdom.

When invited into the imperial study and facing the young emperor of Wei, he asked with neither arrogance nor servility, "Your Majesty, what brings you to see me, Mu?"

"How dare you! You've come before the Emperor, why don't you kneel?" Liu Changqing shouted coldly.

Mu Tianji ignored him and stood firmly without moving. Rong Xin was also somewhat displeased, but remembering that she still needed to win him over, she restrained herself. "Don't be rude, Mr. Mu is my honored guest, please take a seat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty of Wei," Mu Tianji said calmly.

After Mu Tianji sat down, Rong Xin said, "Mr. Mu, you have been in Wei for some time now. I wonder if you are getting used to it?"

"Your Majesty's concern is appreciated, but I am quite used to it," Mu Tianji replied.

Rong Xin suddenly sighed, "People often say it's hard to leave one's homeland. Mr. Mu, you're in a foreign country, you must miss your homeland, right?"

"Your Majesty, please forgive my rudeness. I don't really miss you," Mu Tianji said.

He was speaking from the heart. At first, he might have felt a little reluctant, but when he thought about what the Yue Kingdom had done to his family, he felt only coldness.

Besides, his family is here.

Having experienced the ups and downs of half a lifetime, he had long since become indifferent to everything.

As long as the family is together, anywhere can be home.

Moreover, since arriving in Wei, his family has been living a prosperous life with the help of his junior sister, and his wife and children are satisfied with their current life. He feels that this is enough.

Rong Xin was taken aback by his denial and choked for a moment before awkwardly saying, "Then Mr. Mu is indeed different from others."

Mu Tianji sighed, "Your Majesty does not understand the heart I have been chilled by. Forget it, it's all in the past, let's not talk about it anymore."

Upon hearing this, Rong Xin quickly said, "I have heard about the unfair treatment of Mr. Mu by the Yue Kingdom. I thought that Mr. Mu was loyal to the Yue Kingdom and devoted himself to it. However, Emperor Zhaojing of the Yue Kingdom was incompetent and tyrannical and convicted Mr. Mu and his family."

It's only natural that the gentleman would feel disheartened.

But surely the gentleman must have some regrets in his heart?

If you wish to return to the Yue Kingdom's court, I can assist you.

It's not impossible that the gentleman might even want to replace him.

Upon hearing this, Mu Tianji looked alarmed. "But what words of mine caused His Majesty's misunderstanding?"

"Misunderstanding?" Rong Xin frowned.

Mu Tianji nodded. "I appreciate Your Majesty's kindness, but I am satisfied with my current life and do not wish to take any more risks or change anything."

Upon hearing this, a shadow crossed Rong Xin's eyes.

That old bastard is so ungrateful!
"Mr. Mu, is there anything you're worried about?" Rong Xin asked patiently.

Mu Tianji shook his head, "There are no concerns. It's just that I'm getting old and can't keep up with the pace anymore. In the future, I only want to grow flowers and don't want to do anything else. Besides, I have nothing else to repay Your Majesty with."

He knew that the Wei emperor's sudden summons was not a whim, and his current proposal to help him return to the Yue court, or even replace him, was likely part of some kind of conspiracy.

His conspiracy must involve the Regent and his junior sister. How could he be used by him and harm the Regent and his junior sister?

Seeing that he wasn't taking the bait at all, Rong Xin became somewhat annoyed, and her tone became indifferent, "Mr. Mu wants a peaceful life, but you should know that there is no place in this world that is absolutely safe. Right now, the Regent's Consort may be able to protect you, but what about in the future?"
Mr. Mu wants a peaceful life, and I will not force him to. But Mr. Mu must think about his family, mustn't he?

If you harm your family because of your own wrong choices, it will be too late to regret it then!

Mu Tianji's heart sank.

This is clearly a threat against him!