Her guards

Chapter 213 You come and I go
Wei Cui released his hand.

The teacup did not break; Mo Zheng still held it in her hand.

“Young Master’s men have already left Yunling,” Wei Cui said with a smile. “Don’t worry about what the government does.”

Yes, once the person leaves, they won't be caught.

But their existence has been announced to the world.

Moreover, anything that has existed will leave a trace, and the imperial court will surely be able to find it by mobilizing government officials and troops.

For example, portraits of some people.

Although they all disguised themselves, the disguises still had their original outlines.

This time, Yang Luo had the emperor grant them the status of secret guards, hoping that they could change their identities and live openly. However, due to Wei Cui's actions, the status of secret guards was useless, and they still could not be seen by others.

Is this life?
Will she still be forced into a corner and have her head cut off in the future?
Mo Zheng looked at the tea in her hand and smiled: "General, your actions were indeed ruthless. This junior has learned a lot."

After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

Upon hearing this news, the young man remained calm and composed, as steady as a mountain. Wei Cui once again praised him, saying that his personal visit was indeed worthwhile.

Otherwise, relying solely on interactions between servants, it's unclear how long we'd be fooled by this young prince.

“Young master, I know you are angry, but I am doing this for your own good. The emperor knows you exist.” He said kindly, “No matter how much you hide, the court will not let you go. Since that’s the case, you might as well be upfront. After all, you are the rightful heir to the throne and exist openly and legitimately.”

Did he speak to Wei Jiao like that too? "Leaving you and your son to mislead Zhao Tan while I escape for my own life, is it for your own good?" Mo Zheng wondered.

Does Wei Jiao know that his father is in the capital right now?

What would happen if we found out?
Will he be driven mad by his father's words?
They probably don't know.

Since Wei Cui dared to come, he must have made thorough preparations so that no one would discover him.

Why think about Wei Jiao now? At this moment, Wei Cui is the one who wants to cause trouble for her. Mo Zheng looked at Wei Cui and smiled sarcastically: "The way the general treats people well is really frightening. Knowing that we are not tolerated by the court, he first hunted us down and now he has reported us to the government. What is so good about that?"

"Fortunately, you are now in the public eye, known throughout the land, renowned and respected, and won the hearts of the people," Wei Cui said solemnly.

Mo Zheng smiled and shook her head: "General, you really overestimate me. I am outnumbered and outmatched..."

Wei Cui interrupted: "It is precisely because you are weak and alone that you must let the whole world know, otherwise you will die even more silently. Those people who stayed at the place where Your Highness was staying before were the ones who not only failed to help you, but were also wiped out because they were so sneaky and timid.

He said this with a slow smile.

"Of course, that's because they're not as good as me."

Mo Zheng laughed again: "The general's power is greater, but it's not much different from theirs. They also have the will but dare not announce it to the world."

Wei Cui, you're even better at hiding than those people, so why are you mocking them?

Wei Cui felt no shame at all and smiled: "That's because the young master's right to rule is rightful, so he should announce it to the world and attract attention. As for me, I am powerful and must restrain myself so that I can protect the young master's safety from behind and help him. In this way, the world can see that although the young master is alone, he is not weak and is divinely appointed. Only in this way can the people win his heart."

Mo Zheng looked at him and smiled: "Divine mandate, does the general believe in that?"

Wei Cui nodded.

"Of course I believe it."

"It is your good fortune that you survived Zhao Tan's clutches and have lived to this day."

"Although the world has changed hands, it has only been a little over ten years, and the people of the world have not yet erased the mark of the Mo family."

"If you, young master, were to step forward and raise your voice, the world would shake and the earth would tremble."

As Wei Cui spoke, his expression became both agitated and sorrowful. He pressed his hand to his chest and looked at the young man.

"And then I will be able to take back the country that I failed to save from Zhao Tan, wipe away the shame, and die peacefully in peace. I can be buried in the name of the Right General."

Actually, his title of Right General was bestowed by Zhao Tan, Mo Zheng thought to himself, but did not say it aloud.

Wei Cui spoke very well, that...
"General," she looked at Wei Cui, "may I go back and think about it before answering?"

Wei Cui smiled and said, "No."

……

...The water in the stove started boiling again.

Wei Cui brewed the new tea.

"I'm here this time to get results."

"Either I work with you to accomplish great things and fulfill my unfulfilled wishes, or I hand you over to the emperor and achieve new successes."

He poured himself a cup of fresh tea first, then picked up the teapot and looked over here.

"Therefore, what you need to do, young master, is very simple. You don't need to think too much. You just need to choose between life and death."

Mo Zheng held the cracked teacup forward and said, "General, you brought troops with you, didn't you? If I choose to die, you can send our whole group to the authorities."

Wei Cui shook his head: "How can you treat the young master like that? Even if I want the young master to die, I want him to die in a glorious and famous way, without losing the imperial aura of the Mo family."

Mo Zheng understood: "So you will conquer cities and territories for me, harm officials and the people, and finally surround and destroy me."

Wei Cui smiled, not denying it. Seeing that the young man in front of him still did not show any anger or change in expression, but instead nodded thoughtfully, "I see."

"What? I see?" Wei Cui was taken aback for a moment, but he didn't ask and poured tea for Mo Zheng.

Mo Zheng put away her teacup: "I have witnessed the general's power, but according to you, you can go back on your word at any time, and the result will always be in your favor, while I will gain nothing and have no way to control you."

Wei Cui asked with a kind expression, "What does the young master desire?"

“Since you have pledged allegiance to me, then show me the same sincerity as Deng Shan,” Mo Zheng said.

Offering the same sincerity as Deng Shan? Wei Cui was slightly taken aback, then suddenly realized something: "Does the young master also want one of my sons as a hostage?"

Mo Zheng said, "We don't need any other sons. The general's previous suggestion to the emperor was quite appropriate."

Wei Cui suddenly realized: "Miss Yang's marriage to A Jiao?" After saying that, he looked at the young man and said with a smile, "I was just testing how you would react to this, young master."

“I think this is a good match,” Mo Zheng continued. “Miss Yang and Wei Jiao are getting married. With this opportunity, you will be part of me and I will be part of you. We will also become a family, sharing happiness and hardship together.”

She smiled as she spoke.

"I used Miss Yang to stir up trouble between the Li and Chai families. If the general has any improper thoughts in the future, the general will bear the responsibility for the current chaos."

Wei Cui knew that this Miss Yang was a puppet in the hands of Prince Mo.

Although she is Deng Shan's daughter, she is too deeply entangled with the Mo family. If the young prince Mo is exposed in the future, Miss Yang will also be implicated. After marrying Wei Jiao, Wei Cui will also be implicated.

Deng Shan is suspicious. Even if Wei Cui reports that he personally killed Prince Mo, he will still be suspicious of Wei Cui and might even use this marriage to get rid of Wei Cui.

After all, Wei Cui was also a major concern for the emperor.

Thinking about this, Wei Cui understood some things.

“They sent me a message saying that A-Jiao always appeared by Miss Yang’s side and even saved her several times,” he said. “I guessed that this was His Majesty’s arrangement. Although it seemed reasonable, something still felt off.”

Based on previous speculation, the person appearing beside Miss Yang should be this young prince, Mo.

Now I finally understand.

Wei Cui looked at the young man and smiled meaningfully.

"So, from the very beginning, the young master had chosen my Ah Jiao."

Mo Zheng nodded: "Yes, as I said before, we carefully considered all the civil and military officials, including the emperor, and found that Wei Jiao was the most suitable guard."

The one protecting her wasn't actually Miss Yang, but rather the man hiding behind her.

Good, good, good, indeed brilliant.

Marriage is marriage. He only has one son. If he can give his son to Deng Shan, he can naturally give him to Prince Mo.

Wei Cui raised his cracked teacup: "In that case, A Jiao and Miss Yang are truly destined for each other."

Mo Zheng said, "A perfect match."

The two men clinked their teacups together, laughed heartily, and drank their tea in one gulp.

(End of this chapter)