Traitor

Chapter 207 I don't like the position of the admiral of the East Factory
As for the Mingjing Building, Zhao Wuyou only heard some old people occasionally mention that there was a woman who lived in the Mingjing Building in the early years, but for some reason, the woman disappeared. After that, King Qi You ordered that no one Don't mention the Mirror Tower anymore.

Over time, everyone kept secret about the Mingjing Building.

After so many years, everything should return to ashes and should not be mentioned again.

Standing in the pavilion, Zhao Wuyou frowned slightly, the disappearance was nothing more than two, either died or was kicked out.So why did this woman disappear?King Qi You was able to build a mirror building for her, it must be because of his favor, since it is a favor, why did he disappear?

Could it be that this woman had her own heart and didn't want to make friends with King Qi You, so she died in it, so King Qi You didn't allow anyone to bring up this matter again?This is somewhat possible, after all, based on what Zhao Wuyou knows about Xiao Rong now, this man is extremely rich, she doesn't believe that he can't deal with a woman.

So - largely because this woman is dead!
Suicide, or homicide?
Zhao Wuyou had no way of knowing, after all, it had been too long since this incident, all the rumors had already turned to dust, and no one mentioned it again.

She thought, Xiao Rong should be looking for Mu Yao at this moment!If you have found out from yourself, you should also go to Mu Yao to confirm it, so as not to be confused and make a wrong decision.

Indeed, Xiao Rong went to find Mu Yao.

But at this moment Mu Yao was sitting in the garden swinging, boredly looking at Xiao Rong who was getting closer and closer, with a helpless expression on her face, "My uncle isn't going to accompany Zhao Wuyou, why are you just hanging out here instead?"

The next moment, Mu Yao was slightly taken aback, and quickly stepped forward, "Zhao Wuyou left?"

"You're still here, how dare Zhao Wuyou go back alone." Xiao Rong sighed softly, then walked into the pavilion beside her, her brows darkened, "Yao'er, tell my uncle the truth, are you Falling in love with Zhao Wuyou?"

Mu Yao smiled coolly, "Does uncle know what love is?"

Xiao Rong sat down, his expression slightly startled, "You child, how do you talk?"

Hearing this, Mu Yao lay down on the stone table, staring thoughtfully at Xiao Rong in front of her, "Uncle, you are also a man, why don't you tell Yao'er what kind of love is in this man's heart? My mother said that men only have the world and no family in their hearts, so men only have success or failure in their eyes, but no wives and children. Uncle, do you think my mother is right?"

Xiao Rong frowned, "Is that how your mother told you?"

"Isn't it?" Mu Yao sat down, holding melon seeds and licking to herself, "Maybe in my uncle's heart, love shouldn't be like this. So what if my uncle told me?"

Xiao Rong smiled wryly, "It's probably because he hasn't thought about it, that's why he feels that the world is more important than family."

"That is to say, you don't care enough, that's why you don't care." Mu Yao took a deep breath, "Does my uncle think Zhao Wuyou has a heart?"

"Zhao Wuyou didn't treat you well?" Xiao Rong frowned.

Mu Yao curled her lips, "It's not bad, it's just that my husband doesn't like to talk, and he's always too quiet, which makes me uncertain. Although it is said that the emperor bestowed the marriage, he respects each other like a guest, but I always feel that something is missing. .”

She rested her chin and looked at Xiao Rong, "Has my uncle ever loved someone? It's like the overlord of Western Chu loves Yuji, and Yuji loves overlord, the kind who would risk their lives for each other."

Xiao Rong's heart was suffocated, when he raised his eyes to look at Mu Yao, there was a trace of cool pain in his eyes.However, this emotion is only fleeting and difficult to capture.Sighing softly, Xiao Rong looked at Mu Yao with a smile, "There was always a little frivolity when I was young, but now that I'm getting old, my heart is at peace."

"It's not bad to have a heart like still water." Mu Yao narrowed her eyes, "It's better than wishful thinking, and there is nothing in the end."

"If Zhao Wuyou dares to bully you, just come back and look for my uncle, I will decide with you." Xiao Rong smiled.

Mu Yao licked melon seeds, "Uncle, do you think my husband is such a person? Look at him like that, maybe even quarreling is difficult, and he still bullies me? It's fine if I don't find fault, how dare he provoke me."

"You——" Xiao Rong paused, "Did you live in the Tingfeng Building?"

Mu Yao didn't understand, "No, Xianggong lives in Tingfeng Tower alone, but I will go there occasionally."

"You also go there occasionally?" Xiao Rong was taken aback, "Are you two together?"

"Naturally they are together. Husband and wife—we can't be too estranged after all. How embarrassing will it be for the servants under me to see you?" Mu Yao snorted, "Uncle's question is really strange, let me listen to you." don't know."

She picked up the cup and didn't want to say anything more.

But Xiao Rong said seriously, "My lord means, when will you have a baby." The words were too cryptic, Mu Yao would not be able to understand, so Xiao Rong simply said it more bluntly.

But this was straightforward and easy to understand, and Mu Yao spit out a sip of water, and immediately blushed from coughing, and stared at Xiao Rong in disbelief.

Huo Huo hurriedly stepped forward to caress his master's back, "Master? Slow down, princess? Are you okay, princess?"

Mu Yao pushed Huo Huo away and motioned her to go out quickly.

She herself blushed when she heard this kind of thing, how dare she let Huo Huo hear it again, otherwise this girl would have to chase after her all day long, talking about the childbirth.

"Uncle, cough, cough, uncle, let's stop joking, this joke is not funny at all." Mu Yao finally calmed down her cough, her throat was sore.Xiao Rong's words really scared her.So far, Mu Yao has really never thought about having a child with Zhao Wuyou.

But after thinking about it, since they are husband and wife, it seems normal to have children, and there is nothing to hide.

But the problem is, she and Zhao Wuyou haven't...

"This is not a joke." Xiao Rong said seriously, "Your Mu family is weak, if you can extend your heirs, you will be able to adopt them back when the time comes, and you will also have successors in Duke Mu's mansion."

"Even if I have a child, the other side of the prime minister's mansion is also an only child." Mu Yao covered her red cheeks, her heart was beating wildly, "It doesn't matter if I say it alone, let alone the matter of having a child. Still early!"

"Why do you say that?" Xiao Rong looked suspicious and puzzled.

Mu Yao sighed softly, "Uncle, don't pretend to be ignorant. Now that my mother-in-law has just passed away, and my husband is wearing filial piety, do you think he will touch me? Such a big incident happened on the wedding night. I couldn't even see him. Now that he finally came back, he has to stay in mourning for three years. What do you think I can do? Is it possible that I have to strip myself naked and send him to him?"

"But even so, he may not be tempted! Xianggong is a gentleman, and the things he decides will not be changed. Three years of filial piety will be three years, and he will not agree to one day less."

Xiao Rong frowned, "It seems that Zhao Wuyou has a deep affection for his mother!"

"That's not it!" Mu Yao worried, "You don't know. At that time, my mother-in-law had just passed away, and my husband knelt there without eating or drinking, like a wooden stake. They stayed in the cemetery overnight, and when they came back, they only had half their lives left."

"However, although Xianggong is a frail scholar, he is very strong in his bones. He doesn't cry, laugh or make a fuss. He looks like a normal person. It is because of this that it is the most worrying."

"If you don't say something in your heart, it will easily cause trouble."

Xiao Rong nodded, "I really can't see that Zhao Wuyou is such a person who values ​​love and righteousness."

"I didn't expect that Xianggong would be like this." Mu Yao sighed softly, "Grandma's death hit him hard, and he seemed to be fine, and he was secretly sad when he closed the door. I saw him in a trance several times Looking out the window, just standing there motionless."

"When my mother died, I had never seen such a miserable experience, but seeing my husband like that made me feel very sad."

Xiao Rong let out a long sigh, "Forget it, let's not talk about these things. Now you can come and go in and out of Tingfenglou as you like, it's Zhao Wuyou's kindness to you."

"Can't Tingfeng Tower come in and out at will?" Mu Yao was taken aback.

"That's natural." Xiao Rong deliberately reminded, "Everyone's home has a private forbidden area of ​​their own, which is not allowed to enter or leave without authorization. So when you enter and exit Tingfeng Building, you must be extra careful, don't offend Zhao Wu Worry, but in the end, you will get hurt yourself.”

"Why did you get hurt?" Mu Yao was puzzled, and stared at Xiao Rong like a curious baby, "Your uncle said, is there a secret in Tingfenglou?"

"Uncle is just reminding you to be careful." Xiao Rong said meaningfully, "It is always right to be careful."

Mu Yao looked disdainful, "You men always like to complicate simple things, and then pretend to be unfathomable. After all, it's not for the power and status, let's just say it! It's really boring."

Taking a deep breath, Mu Yao suddenly said, "Uncle said, everyone has a forbidden area in their home? Could it be the same as Uncle's Mirror Building?"

She has been everywhere in Prince Qiyou's mansion, but no one is allowed to enter the Mingjing Building, and she has not been able to enter.She was very curious about the secrets in the Mirror Building, but she was not familiar with the capital, so she couldn't ask about those so-called rumors.

This was the second time in a day that someone asked about the Mirror Building.

Xiao Rong's complexion was not too good-looking, but he just stared at Mu Yao for a long time, his eyes were cold, which made Mu Yao's face show fear, "Why is uncle looking at me like this? Well, don't ask if you don't ask." , what are you doing so fiercely?"

"Some things shouldn't be asked, so ask less." Xiao Rong got up and left without staying for a moment.

Mu Yao felt that she had touched Xiao Rong's inverse scale, otherwise why would he suddenly turn his face and be ruthless?Turning his head to look in the direction of the Mirror Tower, there must be something going on here!Otherwise, why did Xiao Rong leave in a hurry before finishing his question?It stands to reason that he should ask more about Tingfeng Tower.

But now?
Mu Yao looked thoughtfully at Xiao Rong's back as she walked away, wondering if she should tell Zhao Wuyou about it?
What's in the Mirror Building?
This time, Mu Yao didn't startle the snake, anyway, she couldn't enter the Mingjing Building, so it didn't matter if she really angered Xiao Rong because of this, it would be of no benefit to anyone.For some things, it's better to walk around in private.

Thinking of this, Mu Yao got up quickly, "Huo Huo, where is Mr.?"

Huo Huo was thoughtful, "The lord came from the other side of the lake, probably there. Princess, what's wrong with you? How did you act so well in front of the lord just now?"

Mu Yao spat, "That's true, not acting."

Hearing this, Huo Huo was stunned, "Princess, the acting is as real as it is."

Mu Yao felt that she might not be able to explain clearly, so she just gave Huo Huo a supercilious look, and walked towards the lake.As expected, Zhao Wuyou was there, but his complexion looked bad, and he sat there quietly, lost in thought.

"Why are you here?" Before Mu Yao could speak, Zhao Wuyou had already turned her head.

Mu Yao was taken aback, this guy has eyes in the back of his head?
"How do you know it's me?" Mu Yao pursed her lips.

"There are eyes in the back of the head, so you can see naturally." Zhao Wuyou narrowed his eyes, "Just kidding, don't mind."

Mu Yao sat down, "It's okay, I'm just a little worried about you, your complexion is not very good."

"It's not bad, but quite bad." Zhao Wuyou corrected, "Just get used to it."

Mu Yao nodded blankly, "If you feel uncomfortable, we can leave now."

Hearing this, Zhao Wuyou stared at Mu Yao thoughtfully, "Is it finished?"

"It's over." Mu Yao's eyes suddenly passed over Zhao Wuyou, and landed on the corner of the eaves at the forest. Was Zhao Wuyou looking at this just now?That posture, that look, seemed to be the case.

"Then go and say goodbye to the prince!" Zhao Wuyou got up.

Mu Yao stepped forward to help her, "Are you okay?"

"For me, it's okay if I can't die." She smiled back, "Princess don't be afraid, I have to save my life to be useful!"

Mu Yao didn't speak, and helped Zhao Wuyou out of the pavilion.Zhao Wuyou coughed lightly, as weak and sick as ever.This is the way Zhao Wuyou appeared, otherwise he wouldn't be Zhao Wuyou.

Xiao Rong didn't want to keep them either, after all Mu Yao had already married, and if they stayed in the Prince Qi You's mansion for too long, it would be easy for people to gossip.What's more, Zhao Wuyou's health is indeed not very good, if something happens in Prince Qi You's residence, it will be a big deal.

Therefore, Zhao Wuyou and Mu Yao went back to the Shangshu Mansion together.

On the carriage, Mu Yao looked at Zhao Wuyou worriedly, seeing him leaning against the wall of the carriage dying, she couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable, "Can you still bear it? If it doesn't feel right, I—"

"It's nothing." Zhao Wuyou's answer was never new, and there was always only one sentence "it's nothing".Her physical frailty was visible to all.But the weakness in her heart is known to no one, and she doesn't want to be known.

She's used to carrying it alone, and it's natural for her to get used to it.In the eyes of everyone, she is an invincible existence.Probably only when she is by Mu Baili's side, will she be like a child who needs to rely on, letting go of all the complicated and changeable things in this cavity.

After entering the Tingfeng Tower, Mu Yao worriedly watched Zhao Wuyou being dragged in, and then the gate of the Tingfeng Tower was closed.She didn't dare to bother, although she was worried, but Zhao Wuyou's current situation really needed to recuperate.

Wen Gu hurriedly handed over the antidote, Suxi served tea and water, "Master?"

After closing the door, Zhao Wuyou leaned on the soft couch in an extremely weak state, and seemed to have only one breath left.After swallowing the medicine, she closed her eyes and said nothing, she really didn't even have the energy to speak.

Wu Xiang's poison no longer flares up frequently, but she still has to pretend to be sick, drink the medicine specially prepared by Wen Gu, and maintain a state where life would be worse than death.

Every time this happened, her resentment toward Zhao Song grew even more. Other parents wished they could give the best to their children, and wished they could exchange their own lives for their children's thoughtfulness.

And her father made his daughter look like a ghost because of the butterfly Gu, and spent many years relying on taking medicine to maintain his life.Father couldn't see his daughter's pain, nor could he see the torment of illness. He only had power and position in his heart.

So while Zhao Wuyou was fighting for power and profit, he also hated power the most.

"What do you think?" Wen Gu was anxious, "I have strengthened the effect of the medicine, which can make you feel better in the shortest possible time."

Su Xi stepped forward and rubbed the center of her brows for Zhao Wuyou, "Don't worry, Doctor Wen, young master is still in good health, you didn't see before—" She paused, seeing Zhao Wuyou opened his eyes, He didn't continue talking.

Wen Gu narrowed his eyes, "It's a pity I didn't find you sooner."

"Fate!" Zhao Wuyou said weakly, "You go out first, I have something to say to Su Xi."

Wen Gu nodded, and before leaving, he gave Zhao Wuyou a worried look, and finally closed the door carefully, and quietly guarded outside.He had to watch over her so that no one else would disturb her tranquility.

"What do you want to say, Master?" Su Xi gently rubbed Zhao Wuyou's temples.

Zhao Wuyou used to suffer from headaches, now that Su Xi is here, he feels much more at ease, "Is there any movement at the Prime Minister's Mansion?"

"The Prime Minister has already sent someone to deal with the matter of the Wuji Palace, and it is estimated that he will do it this time." Suxi replied truthfully, "The imperial court has already issued an order to wipe out the Wuji Palace and kill everyone in the Wuji Palace. Therefore, if the prime minister wants to save Zhao Wuji's life, he has to go to the emperor to ask for an edict to avoid death. But because of Madam's matter, Zhao Wuji has no excuse to avoid death."

"Unless my father gives up on me, confesses to my daughter, lets Zhao Wuji return to his original position, and makes the prime minister's mansion and the Shangshu mansion bear the crime of deceiving the king." Zhao Wuyou said quietly, "If that's the case, then the Buying and selling, my father will lose all his money."

"My lord is not afraid—Master Xiang is just putting on a show?" Suxi reminded, "If it's just a show, then the master's plan will come to nothing."

"My mother deliberately made the matter so big, didn't she just want everyone to stare at the prime minister's mansion for her? Once Huiling died, all the truth would be buried underground. Even if my father wanted to keep his son, he had to watch Look at the current situation. He is a person who assesses the situation, so he will not allow Zhao Wuji to ruin his position of power." Zhao Wuyou closed his eyes, and there was no warmth in them.

If he really had the heart, he wouldn't force his wife to death, control his daughter, and make everyone around him feel worse than death, just to fulfill his own fame and fortune.

Su Xi nodded, "So the young master deliberately communicated with Qi You's palace?"

"On the surface, it seems that Xiao Rong and my father are cooperating, but my father secretly wants to use me to deal with Xiao Rong. It can be seen that their minds are not in the same place. But what about Xiao Rong? He is always on guard against me and tempting me. I, it is conceivable that he doesn't have the trust he imagined in my father." Zhao Wuyou sighed softly, "It's hard to be satisfied, since everyone wants to use me, then I will do the opposite."

"Two people, two minds, both think they are in control of the overall situation, but I am not a vegetarian. They can use me, and I can also contain them. This middleman is actually like a grass on the wall. I will fall wherever the wind blows. Anyway, it’s the same with whom to cooperate with. Everyone gets what they need.”

Su Xi nodded, "That's the truth."

"Xiao Rong will not let the prime minister's mansion be dominated by one person, he must seize power, so - he has to keep an eye on my father all the time." Zhao Wuyou felt very tired.

Su Xi narrowed her eyes, "But the young master also said that King Qi You is very likely to have something to do with the Wuji Palace. If he helps the Wuji Palace and has the same thoughts as the Xiangye, the two coincidentally, isn't it? Want to join forces to deal with the young master?"

"The Promise Palace has been wiped out by Dongchang, and there are only a few remaining soldiers, and only one Zhao Wuji escaped! If King Qi You can use this to make a big fuss, the Prime Minister's Palace will definitely be damaged. By then, King Qi You's Palace will be destroyed." With the power of the imperial court, there is nothing to be afraid of my father." Zhao Wuyou sat up, his face softened a little, "Because the power is evenly matched, so there is a stalemate."

Only when there is a deviation, there will be fighting and struggle.

"If the prime minister's mansion loses, the young master—" Suxi worried.

"It would be best if we lose." Zhao Wuyou didn't worry about this at all, "I still have a Dongchang, what am I afraid of?"

Su Xi smiled, hearing some movement, saluted immediately, and safely withdrew from the room, then carefully closed the door.

Zhao Wuyou rested on the soft couch with his eyes closed, warm fingertips landed on his temples, taking Su Xi's place, gently rubbing for her, with gentle movements and moderate strength.This is the strength of her joy, the most comfortable posture.

Leaning in his arms, pillowing on his lap, it seemed so tacit understanding.

He asked in a low voice, "I went to Prince Qiyou's mansion, how did it happen?"

She closed her eyes and said, "If you take the medicine and then go, don't pretend to be sick, I'm afraid you won't be able to hide it from the world."

He sighed softly, "I used to take medicine when I was sick, but now I have to take medicine to pretend to be sick." The warm fingertips ran along the tip of her nose, lightly landed on her lips, and stroked gently, "There is something to gain." ?"

She was not a fool, he didn't want to get entangled in her illness, and avoided all the things that should be concerned about.When everyone sees her now, they always ask if she is okay?He was smart enough not to ask such a question again.

What he cares about now is how to help her achieve her wish.

As for her body, there is always someone in this world who will pay with her life.

The king was born and I was not born, and I am with this life.

If the king dies, I will die too. In the next life, we will be a couple.

"Xiao Rong has been testing me, and I can deal with it. After all, he doesn't dare to break his face. The only thing I'm not sure about is his attitude and thoughts towards Mu Yao." Zhao Wuyou sighed softly, as if thinking of something again , "By the way, do you know about the Mirror Building?"

"Why are you suddenly interested in the Mirror Tower?" Mu Baili pinched her delicate jaw.

Zhao Wuyou raised his eyelids to look at him, with a faint light in his eyes, "It's nothing, I just suddenly feel that I have a heart to gossip, and I'm particularly interested in King Qi You, including some private matters. Sun Tzu said, this is knowing yourself and your enemy. "

He smiled, and the indifference between his brows blurred, "Is it intuition?"

Zhao Wuyou nodded, "Maybe! I always feel that the Mirror Building is weird, but I can't tell what's wrong." She stared at him, "Do you understand this feeling?"

He glanced at her.

She chuckled, "It's called a woman's sixth sense."

Hearing this, he meaningfully scanned her all over with his eyes, and then stopped his eyes calmly on her chest.With a light cough, he turned his head away and laughed twice.

Zhao Wuyou sat up, and squinted at him coldly, "What, do you have an opinion?"

Mu Baili shook his head, "Don't you dare, it's just—"

"Just what?" She still doesn't know, his thoughts.It's written in the eyes and on the face!Zhao Wuyou rolled his eyes, "Forget it, I don't care about you, lest I have to be called stingy when I get there."

Actually, she wasn't that generous either.

It's rare for her to let him go, so he naturally has to be grateful to Dade and make it clear what he should say.

He gently hugged her on his lap, hugged her like a child, and whispered softly, "In the early years, I just listened to the old man in the palace. In the Mingjing Building, happy day and night, like glue like paint."

"Later, for some unknown reason, the Mingjing Building suddenly became empty. It seemed that the woman had disappeared, but the strange thing was that King Qi You did not continue to investigate, but forbade anyone to bring up the matter again. There were rumors at the time that It was this woman who eloped with someone while King Qi You was going to fight."

"That's why some people speculate that there is a woman hidden in King Qi You's heart, so that after so many years, he has been alone."

Zhao Wuyou frowned slightly, "Elope? With whom?"

"It is said that it is a slave in the mansion, but only King Qi You knows who it is." Mu Baili hesitated, "Do you believe it?"

Zhao Wuyou snorted, "Believe it or not, it's just rumors. Even if Xiao Rong stood in front of me and told me these things, I wouldn't be completely convinced. Since this woman is King Qi You's darling, she can offer her here In the Mingjing Building, the identity must be unusual. With such strict protection, how could it be possible to elope with others so easily? I am afraid that even outsiders cannot contact, so how can there be any affection?"

"Unless this person's thoughts are not on King Qi You at all, then it is justifiable to elope and run away with the one he loves while the prince is going out to fight. Otherwise, it is not in line with common sense."

Mu Baili chuckled, "That's true, what else did your sixth sense tell you?"

Zhao Wuyou took a deep breath, "My sixth sense tells me that maybe this woman is still in the Mirror Tower!"

"You mean, people die inside?" Mu Baili frowned, "If that's the case, Xiao Rong could even kill the person he loves, which shows that he is ruthless."

"If one day you have someone else in your heart, I will be ruthless." Zhao Wuyou smiled coldly, "It is estimated that if you paint a erotic picture on the skin of the Qiantui Lord, the emperor will definitely regard it as a treasure, so be careful. collection."

Mu Baili rubbed his brows helplessly, "Master Zhao is a good planner, I'm really going to get sick from fright." He stared at her seriously, "If you frighten me, will Master Zhao be responsible? "

Zhao Wuyou looked at him with disgust, "This is the Shangshu Mansion, haven't you heard that guests can do whatever they want?" She can do whatever she likes, who made her the master of the Shangshu Mansion!
"May I ask Mr. Zhao, what other orders do you have?" Mu Baili sighed softly.

"Don't you have a lot of eyeliners in East Factory?" Zhao Wuyou narrowed his eyes, "By the way, check the Mirror Tower, it shouldn't be too difficult!"

"It's not my Dongchang now." He felt a pain in his head, "Master Zhao has to talk about it, and Dongchang has to work like a scumbag. It seems that Master Zhao is more suitable for the position of admiral of the Dongchang than I am."

"You think I'm giving orders?" She rolled her eyes, "I don't like the position of the admiral of the East Factory." Her jade-like arms wrapped around his neck, and her cool lips gently pressed against his neck, "I don't like the position of admiral." The official likes the position on Lord Chitose."

His throat rolled, and he looked at the little fairy helplessly.

Isn't it just because of her filial piety that he can't go against her wishes at this time?

(End of this chapter)