Mo Junyang said helplessly: "His Royal Highness is indeed here, but he just left when I walked over."
Perfect miss.
"Where is your second sister?"
When this was mentioned, Shi Qingxue got even more headache. She described Shi Baojing's strange reaction just now and sighed helplessly, "What do you think the second sister is thinking?"
Mo Junyang was stunned. He had barely made a move when Shi Baojing flinched. However, he did not explain, but acted equally confused, "I don't know what she was thinking."
Shi Qingxue felt a little dizzy. She actually felt that she could hear the disappointment in Mo Junyang's words.
Thinking back to the fact that she encouraged Mo Junyang and Shi Baojing to be together in the first place, and now Shi Baojing retreats inexplicably, doesn't that mean... Mo Junyang is about to fall out of love!
This realization made Shi Qingxue shudder, feeling inexplicably violated and feeling very sorry for Mo Junyang.
Not daring to look into Mo Junyang's eyes, he hesitated and said, "Maybe the second sister really has something urgent."
"Probably! I just saw from a distance that Er Niang and His Highness met at the gate of Juxian Building. The two talked for a while before leaving together." Mo Junyang didn't seem to notice Shi Qingxue's embarrassment, and also He said with emotion: "I have never seen Er Niang look so relaxed! It's really..."
The disappointment in her words made Shi Qingxue even more embarrassed, and she hurriedly changed the subject, "Speaking of which, I just ordered a few dishes, which are all Juxianlou's signature dishes. You must try them, they must be delicious. Oh, now Spring has just arrived, why don’t we go for a walk together later, so... "
Shi Qingxue tried her best to divert Mo Junyang's attention, fearing that he would really be sad because of Shi Baojing. At the same time, she couldn't help complaining about Shi Baojing: She obviously had feelings for Mo Junyang, why? If you say retreat, retreat.
She couldn't understand Shi Baojing's thoughts, and she felt even more guilty for Mo Junyang, so much so that Mo Junyang agreed to go with her on the day of the outing without saying a word.
The image of Mo Junyang's victim was well created, but after Mo Junyu heard about this incident, he despised him fiercely, "You know you want it badly but you still pretend to do it. I'm talking about people like you!"
Mo Junyang didn't care at all about Mo Junyu's contempt, and didn't think there was anything wrong with his plan to pursue his wife. He said lightly: "You don't understand. If you don't let her realize the possibility between us, she will never agree. .”
Mo Junyu really didn't understand, "Are all women so awkward? Your status is not bad and you treat her very well. What else is she dissatisfied with?"
Mo Junyang couldn't explain to Mo Junyu the bad things that happened in his previous life that caused the relationship between the two to fall to the bottom. He even guessed that Qingxue would hate him and loathe him in the future. Fortunately, he didn't, and his attitude towards him miraculously improved. change.
That's enough, for now.
However, Prince Mo was not the kind of person who could let others slander his wife. He raised his eyebrows and said, "So, as long as you have a high-status woman who treats you well, you will not refuse her?"
It was obviously a question, but it was clear in Mo Junyang's eyes: vulgar.
Mo Junyu was speechless and choked. He learned his lesson and stopped talking to this guy who was irrational whenever Qingxue mentioned it.
While he was fishing, he asked seriously: "You said that Mo Junwen wouldn't go early or late, so why did you choose to go to Juxian Tower at that time? It can't be such a coincidence, right?"
"Is there anything impossible?" Mo Junyang said indifferently, "Don't think so much. Mo Junwen doesn't even have anyone who belongs to him. How can he create a 'coincidence'?"
If Mo Junwen really met him by chance and had dinner together, maybe he would still suspect whether there was something fishy about it, but Mo Junwen left before he came to the door. It was obviously to avoid suspicion, so he couldn't deliberately come to Juxian Building to sneak away. Just to let him know that he has been here, right
Mo Junyu couldn't refute, but he was really worried, "None of my younger brothers are cheap, so don't be careless."
"Hmm." Mo Junyang responded lightly, and suddenly asked sharply: "What happened in the palace recently? What made you so nervous?"
After being discovered, Mo Junyu also concealed it, "General Shi has a large number of troops. Now that the Northwest Victory has become more popular, some people are starting to feel a sense of crisis."
"who?"
"Who else could it be? Of course it would be my suspicious father." Mo Junyu laughed mockingly.
Mo Junyang frowned, "I remember that the Duke's office had always been very... a pure minister. He didn't join factions and was not close to any prince. What should the emperor be uneasy about such a person?"
Mo Junyu glanced at him, "General Shi is neither greedy for power nor lustful. His conduct is impeccable, but such a person wants to be alone. Do you think my father can agree?"
"Then what does he want?"
Mo Xiangbin has been the emperor for ten years, but he has never been praised by others. He is also suspicious and partial by nature. Mo Junyu calls him "Father", but there is not much respect in his words.
"Of course we have to find ways to tie people to the royal family. I heard that after the eldest lady of the Shi family made the princess a princess not long ago, even the most noble people in Kyoto didn't dare to have her idea."
Mo Junyang immediately understood what the prince wanted to express, "There are indeed many people who are speculating that General Shi intends to marry the eldest daughter of the Shi family into the royal family."
Mo Junyu's eyes lit up, and before he could speak, Mo Junyang continued slowly: "Qingxue will not agree to Shi Baoning marrying the prince."
"If she doesn't agree, can the Shi family stay out of the fight for the throne?" Mo Junyu replied coolly, disapproving of Shi Qingxue's thoughts.
Mo Junyang smiled, "General Shi can't marry his eldest daughter to a powerful prince, whether it's Mo Junhao or Mo Junjiu... and you."
The prince couldn't help but blush when he was struck with his thoughts, and said depressedly: "It's not like I'm trying to take advantage of Shi Baoning. It's just that it's troublesome for Shi Baoning to marry the third or fourth child. You don't want Shi Baoning to marry him." Are the sisters turning against each other?"
After all, Mo Junyu was still uneasy. He was well aware of Shi Qingxue's influence on Mo Junyang, so he couldn't wait to bring the Shi family into his camp to be safe, otherwise Mo Junyang might really become a beauty. Happy to be a follower.
However, the prince still doesn't know that Mo Junyang has the possibility of squeezing out everyone else. If he really knew, he would be scared to death.
Mo Junyang glanced at him, and his calm look made Mo Junyu think that the other party knew his thoughts, and he heard it with a guilty conscience, "You really don't have to worry about Shi Baoning, you can't marry her."
Before Mo Junyu could glare, Mo Junyang continued to explain, "The situation in the court is unclear now. The checks and balances between the three princes' party and the fourth prince's party have allowed you to hold the position of prince for so many years. If they find out that you have wooed them, Do you believe that the Duke’s palace and his Shi family army can eat you alive?”
Mo Junyu was so frightened by the precise description that he shrank his neck. Even though he felt unhappy, he had to admit that Mo Junyang was right: people without power have no right to be rampant.
He was anxious, "Then we can just watch Shi Baoning marry the third or fourth child?"
Mo Junyang smiled slightly, enigmatically.
"Don't be pretentious and tell me!" Mo Junyu couldn't wait any longer. He didn't even bother to take the fishing rod. He threw it aside and stared at Mo Junyang.
Mo Junyang glanced at the lake and tugged on his fishing rod again. After confirming that all the fish in the lake had been scared away by someone, he put down the fishing rod and then said slowly: "What are you in a hurry for? Shi Baoning is also It’s impossible to marry those two brothers of yours.”
"Why?"
Mo Junyang stood up and patted his clothes, took the tea handed to him by Wei Zichao, took a sip and waited for the others to retreat, then said: "This is a game. It is impossible for Queen Liang to agree to Mo Junhao marrying Shi Baoning, and It is impossible for the emperor to just watch his relative take power and let most of the Mo country’s troops fall into the hands of his relative, wouldn’t he be completely sidelined?”
Right Prime Minister Liang Yuanming is Mo Junjiu's grandfather. He already controls most of the Imperial Guards. If the Shi family army joins him, Mo Junjiu can simply force him into the palace.
Mo Junyu thought about it carefully and felt relieved, but still a little uneasy, "Father is not someone who gives up easily. Someone from the Shi family must enter the palace before he can believe in the loyalty of the Shi family. It's not Shi Baoning." will be… "
Before Shi Qingxue's name could be uttered, Mo Junyu was coldly silenced by Mo Junyang.
Well, he didn't have the guts to challenge Mo Junyang's bottom line, but he did get to the point.
Mo Junyang was silent. He had considered that as long as Shi Qingxue married him, Mo Xiangbin would definitely be relieved. But now it is still unknown when Shi Qingxue will marry him. Even if he gets married, he must make the person next to him feel at ease. I'm afraid it's not an easy task.
"Okay, don't worry, I'm sensible about this."
Mo Junyang made the final decision and refused to dwell on this topic, "I heard that Queen Liang recently wanted to introduce you to a young lady from the Liang family. Do you still have the time to deal with those trivial matters?"
Mo Junyu's face fell down very effectively, and he said helplessly: "This time she is determined to make a small bed next to the lonely pillow, and even Liangying even brought it up to talk about it."
Liang Ying can be regarded as the most favored direct lady among the younger generations of the Liang family. Liang Jingxian has coveted the position of Crown Princess for a long time, but she is an 'abandoned child' after all. None of them expected that Liang Jingxian would do this.
After Mo Junyang was surprised, he couldn't help but smile, "Liangying! It's really good. Have you considered it?"
Mo Junyu's face was suppressed and he wanted to say: "Don't think about it, he has no interest in that kind of tigress-like rich lady."
In order to secure his position in the East Palace these years, he has been conservative and showing weakness. If he really went to Liangying, wouldn't he have to be manipulated by the Liang family? He is not that stupid!
It's a pity that the Eastern Palace is in decline. Those who have good girls in the family are either waiting for marriage, or they are all suppressed by the Third Prince Party or the Fourth Prince Party. It is not easy for Mo Junyu to choose a better crown princess.
Mo Junyang seemed not to notice Mo Junyu's distress. He smiled, looked up at the sky, and when he saw that it was almost time, he said, "Today is the Qingming Festival, why don't you leave?"
Mo Junyu had no choice but to stand up and couldn't help complaining: "It's all because of that girl Yu Zhen. It's not interesting. I still want to show my face and leave. We..."
"I'm going to pick up Qingxue, you can do whatever you want!"
Under the stunned gaze of the Crown Prince, Prince Mo left directly.