I really don't want to take shortcuts anymore

Chapter 479 The Reason for Rescue

Yes, according to Mr. Mo's usual style, Huo Xiu did so many things against him, it was rare that he did not retaliate immediately. Why would he drag me to wait outside the prime minister's residence, as if he was afraid of missing the opportunity to diagnose the disease?

Luo Qianhuai's eyes darted around on Mr. Mo's face and body. The latter had a faint smile on his face, and he allowed her to look at him calmly, with a very calm attitude.

"Tell me the truth." Luo Qianhuai was too lazy to beat around the bush with him: "Why do you want me to save Madam Xin? Don't put all the blame on me. If there were no other reasons, given your personality, you would definitely not take the initiative to let me know about this, let alone waste any more time for them."

Master Mo sighed, flicked his sleeves, and the red-hot charcoal fire in the copper furnace suddenly went out.

"It's a bit hot." As he spoke, he pulled out a green jade folding fan from the carved and gilded wall frame on the side, shook his hand to open it, and slowly fanned himself.

"Don't talk about other things!" Luo Qianhuai sneered, "Tell the truth quickly, otherwise you will bear the consequences!"

"Cough cough." Master Mo coughed twice, then stopped talking awkwardly under the gaze of a pair of bright black almond eyes.

"I do have a little selfish motive." He stretched out his left hand, used his index finger and index finger to measure the length of about half an inch, and said seriously: "It's really just this little bit."

So there was indeed something fishy going on. Luo Qianhuai straightened his back, leaned back heavily, folded his arms across his chest, and watched him perform coldly.

Young Master Mo put away his cynical expression, returned to his usual cool and elegant demeanor, and said seriously: "If Madam Xin dies, it will disrupt many people's plans - including mine."

"I can probably guess a little bit." Luo Qianhuai said, "Huo Xuan previously held all the power, and the other two assistant ministers, as well as the prime minister and all the officials, had to rely on him. It would be fine if we had no grudges against the Huo family, but unfortunately, Huo Yu died."

"The relationship between the Huo family and I is very complicated." Mr. Mo said, "I'll tell you slowly later. Anyway, we won't become enemies just because of Huo Yu's death. But, his growing power is really of no benefit to me."

"I'm afraid that apart from the Huo family and their followers, there are many people who share the same idea as you?" Luo Qianhuai said, and his mind unexpectedly thought of the young emperor in the palace.

Since ancient times, there is no way that there is no grudge between the young emperor and the powerful ministers. In the past, there were so many open and secret struggles in the "Three Kingdoms" alone. So it is conceivable that the young emperor will definitely choose a relative who can be won over and has the qualifications to oppose the Huo family.

"So the Huo family also has a daughter entering the palace this time?" She suddenly had an idea.

"That's right." Mr. Mo's eyes were filled with smiles. He looked at her without blinking, his eyes as gentle as spring water: "Huo Zhen, the daughter of Huo Yu's eldest brother, is also the only young lady in the Huo family at present."

"If Madam Xin dies, will this Madam Zhen be able to enter the palace legitimately?"

"That's right." Young Master Mo nodded. "The young emperor might resist, or even find various reasons to postpone it, but it will be useless. Without Madam Xin, Huo Zhen becomes the only choice."

"But with Huo Xuan's power, how could he agree to Madam Xin?" Luo Qianhuai was puzzled. If he had made up his mind to make Huo Zhen the queen, then the decree to make anyone other than her queen might not be able to be sent outside the palace. At this moment, all kinds of conspiracy theories flashed through Luo Qianhuai's mind, but she rejected them all.

Every word that Master Mo spoke had a deep meaning. He had said before that it was Guan Ge, so it was unlikely that there were other factors such as conspiracy.

Master Mo noticed her hesitation and knew very well what she was thinking at the moment.

"It's true that Huo Xuan didn't do it." He took the initiative to explain: "He is actually not the same person as outsiders think."

As for how it was different, Master Mo did not say a word, but changed the subject:
"I have to admit that Yu Yan is naturally intelligent, and he made the right choice in choosing Madam Xin. Huo Xuan respected his first wife very much, and he has always loved Huo Xiu, his legitimate daughter. He also loves Madam Xin, the daughter of Huo Xiu. She is much better than the daughter of a concubine's son who he only sees a few times a year."

Master Mo paused for a moment, waiting for Luo Qianhuai to digest what he had just said before continuing, "More importantly, he also wants to take this opportunity to mend his increasingly distant relationship with Xin He, drag him onto his own carriage, and join forces to completely destroy Shangguan's party."

When he said the last sentence, Mr. Mo's voice unconsciously became cold and fierce.

After hearing this, Luo Qianhuai basically understood.

"I vaguely remember that the Shangguan family has a deep hatred for you." She said, "Assuming that Madam Xin dies today, the next person to take the throne will definitely be Huo Zhen - even if Huo Xuan himself is not active, it is impossible, because the people around him and Shangguan Jin's people will actively promote this matter. At that time, Xin He will definitely turn against the Huo family, and may even get closer to Shangguan's party."

"So, in this matter, Huo Xuan is the biggest beneficiary on the surface, but the one who is really happy to see it happen is Shangguan Jin." Luo Qianhuai concluded and looked up at Master Mo: "So Madam Xin is really seriously ill, and not being plotted against by someone?"

Young Master Mo nodded. "Not only does the Xin family attach great importance to the safety of the Madam, I have also deployed several secret guards near Madam Xin's boudoir. The Shangguan family's strength has been greatly reduced since the death squad camp was destroyed. Although they also wanted to do something, they have always failed and have not succeeded."

"So the key to this matter comes back to me." Luo Qianhuai asked unhappily: "I have another question, what will you do if I can't cure this disease?"

Mr. Mo smiled and reached out his hand to gently touch her hair.

"I was just holding out for a glimmer of hope. If you had said at the time that you couldn't save him, there would have naturally been another plan."

But no matter how Luo Qianhuai asked, his mouth turned like a clam and he refused to mention a word about the so-called contingency plan.

Luo Qianhuai was about to get angry when he suddenly heard a burst of hurried horse hooves sounds coming from outside. He gently lifted the curtain and saw an extremely luxurious four-wheeled carriage covered with gold-embroidered brocade curtains. Four tall horses, whose bodies were completely black except for their four snow-white hooves, pulled up to the gate of the prime minister's residence.

A noble lady in her early fifties, with her hair covered with pearls and jade ornaments and a huge topaz embellished in the middle of her headband, was gently helped out of the carriage and carried in on a sedan chair.