The concubine is poisonous

Chapter 168
After several days and nights of continuous travel, the team sent by Du Wangshan to welcome the emperor back to the palace has arrived in southern Xinjiang, and has been warmly received by the high priest.

After drinking and eating, Li Mu, the leading general who performed the escort mission, handed the letter written by Du Wangshan to the High Priest of Southern Xinjiang to the High Priest.After the high priest read the letter, he said to the high priest: "I believe, the high priest should have understood what Lord Du means. For the safety of the emperor, we hope that the high priest will allow us to escort the emperor back to the palace as soon as possible."

After reading Du Wangshan's letter, the high priest nodded and said: "Well, I understand what Master Du means. It's just that the saint is trying to get the magic grass for the emperor in the Nightless Valley, so as to awaken the emperor's memory. What the old man means is that everyone Stay here for a few days, and after the emperor's injury and condition recover, it will be appropriate to go back with you."

Li Mu lowered his head and pondered for a while after hearing this, and said, "But Master Du told you that you must welcome the emperor back as soon as possible, so as not to have long nights and dreams. Rong Mo will say something disrespectful. Among the many dignitaries in southern Xinjiang, except for the high priest, I sincerely desire I am afraid that there are not many people who are peaceful, and now that the two countries have established diplomatic relations, it is a time of treacherous winds and clouds, and if there is a slight omission, the two countries may fight each other, we really dare not put the emperor in a dangerous place."

The high priest listened to Li Mu's words, nodded in agreement and said, "Well, General Li's concerns are not unreasonable, it's just that the magical herb must be taken before it dries up to have a miraculous effect. If the saint returns and finds that the emperor is no longer there , if you travel long distances and return to the capital of Zhaoxuan Kingdom, it will be difficult to maintain the efficacy of Tongshencao."

Li Mu cupped his hands to the High Priest and said, "You can rest assured that the High Priest, Master Du has sent troops to the Nightless Valley to meet the Empress. As soon as they see the Empress, they will naturally explain the matter to the Empress and let the Empress Quickly return to the palace, and calculate the distance, from Nightless Valley to the capital of our country, it is closer than this place."

The high priest nodded again, and said with admiration: "Okay, your lord is considerate, so the old man has nothing to worry about. I wonder when the general is going to leave?"

"The sooner the better, if the high priest has no objection, Mo will prepare to set off quietly overnight to avoid long nights and dreams." Li Mu replied.

After the high priest was silent for a while, he immediately said: "Okay, I will make arrangements. After you leave, I will block the news and try to let you go as far as possible. I hope you have a smooth journey. In order to deceive people, the old man will not go gone."

"Okay, everything will be arranged by the high priest." Li Mu cupped his fists and bowed respectfully to the high priest.

At the same time, Ran Hai will also come to the southern border with the guard team, and is standing in front of the mansion of the old patriarch of the Mo Shi tribe, requesting to meet the old patriarch.

The current patriarch of the Mo clan in Southern Xinjiang is Mo Luotang's grandfather Mo Changhao. The Mo clan implements an inheritance system. Originally, Mo Changhao was old and should have abdicated long ago. He died in battle or died of illness, and at that time, Mo Luotang was still young, lacked qualifications and experience, and traveled all year round, so his prestige in the clan was not high, so Mo Changhao had been sitting temporarily as the patriarch, but everyone knew that, Mo Luotang is the successor of the next Mo clan patriarch.

Mo Changhao had even prepared to hand over the post of patriarch to Mo Luotang after the war between the two countries ended in a few days.Unexpectedly, unexpected changes happened, and Mo Luotang reaped the consequences of himself, and disappeared in smoke.Mo Changhao was heartbroken because of this, for many days, he never stepped out of the house.

At this time, Ran Hai suddenly came to see him. Mo Changhao originally had no intention of meeting him, although he had heard that his grandson had a close relationship with this man named Ran Hai, and they even cooperated with each other to overthrow Zhaoxuan Kingdom. , but one is that Mo Changhao is old and has no intention of fighting wars, and the other is that he has just lost his most beloved grandson. Apart from sadness, Mo Changhao really has no interest in anything now.

After being greeted by Mo Changhao behind closed doors, Ran Hai stood outside the door and refused to leave. Under Ran Hai's repeated pleas, Mo Changhao finally reluctantly invited Ran Hai into the mansion for a talk.

After entering Mo Changhao's patriarch's mansion, Ran Hai felt gloomy and gloomy. The white silk covering the courtyard had not been removed, and everyone had expressions of pain and grief on their faces.

Seeing the expressions of these people, Ran Hai reaffirmed his thoughts.

"It seems that Mo's people have been brooding over Mo Luotang's death, as long as they provoke them a little, I believe it will not be difficult for them to turn around on their own." While Ran Hai was thinking about it, a smile could not help but appear on the corner of his mouth.

Entering the inner hall, Mo Changhao was looking lazy and powerless, sitting on a lap back, his beard and hair were silver-white, and his face was tired. When he saw Ran Hai walking in, Mo Changhao glanced at Ran Hai. Before getting up, he said: "Prime Minister Ran has come from a long way, Mo Mou is not feeling well, and he is far away. I hope Master Ran will be merciful."

Ran Hai immediately bowed his hands and said respectfully: "Patriarch, you are being polite. Ran has grown up with the young prince Mo, but Ran has had a relationship with the young prince, and it is like forgetting years. Now that the young prince is in such misfortune, Ran Hai is late. I also hope that the old patriarch will not mind."

Mo Changhao shook his head lightly and said: "What did Prime Minister Ran say? The old prime minister has a distinguished status and has traveled thousands of miles. I am already very grateful to come here to see off Xiaotang. How dare you mind? Please sit down, come on." Tea." Mo Changhao invited Ran Hai to sit down, and at the same time ordered his servants to give Ran Hai tea.

After Ran Hai bowed to Mo Changhao again, he sat down and said, "Unfortunately, the little king died because of the war between the two countries. The little prince's lifelong ambition is to hope that Nanjiang can defeat Zhaoxuan Kingdom and become the richest country in the world." country, but I can't think of it. Alas."

Mo Changhao shook his head helplessly and said, "The two countries are married now, so there is no need to mention this matter."

"Yes, Ran has overstepped, but Ran is really a little prince!" Ran Hai said with a long sigh.

Although Mo Changhao's heart is full of sadness, but after all, he has rich experience, and he has already heard that there is something in Ran Hai's words. Why are the people in Southern Border not fair to me? Could it be that Master Ran is not living well in Zhaoxuan Kingdom?"

Ran Hai knew that Mo Changhao was not a vulgar person, if he beat around the bush, he would definitely be disgusted and neglected by him, so he sighed and said: "Well, although the little prince and the patriarch have their own mansions and don't live in the same place, it must be You must also have heard about the relationship between me and the young prince, the person who has been cooperating with Xiao Wang and trying to overthrow the Southern Border is the old man who never spoke dark words or concealed the truth."

"Oh? So that's the case. Mo did hear that Xiaotang said that he had cooperated with an important minister of Zhaoxuan Kingdom, but unexpectedly it was Master Ran. Mo is disrespectful." Mo Changhao pretended that he only knew about Ran Hai and Mo Luo at this moment. Tang's relationship said.

Ran Hai quickly waved his hands and said, "Don't dare, what's hateful is that Ye Junyanhe and Gu Xinning, who are the culprits, are unscathed. I'm afraid the little prince's Jiuquan knows it, and he can't rest in peace!"

A few rays of light suddenly appeared on Mo Changhao's originally decadent and tired face, and he said suspiciously: "Master Ran actually called your lord and mistress by their names, it seems that Lord Ran really hates these two people. To the bone!"

"Of course! Ran someday dreams of wanting to eat his flesh and tear his bones apart." Ran Hai gritted his teeth and said.

Mo Changhao looked at Ran Hai, stared straight into Ran Hai's eyes and said, "Prime Minister Ran is not here just to pay tribute to my grandson. Tell me why you are here."

Although Ran Hai was a little uncomfortable being stared at by Mo Changhao, he did not avoid it. He knew that the other party was observing his sincerity and the truth of what he said. If he deliberately avoided the other party's eyes, it might make people If the other party had doubts about him, it would be difficult for Mo Changhao to trust what he said.

So Ran Hai didn't evade, and replied: "Patriarch Mo really understands people, so Ran can just say it straight, I want Ye Junyan and Gu Xinning~ to die!"

Mo Changhao's eyes flickered, he clenched his fists suddenly, and looked directly at Ran Hai. After watching for a while, his clenched fists gradually loosened. Looking at Ran Hai, he said, "Now that the two countries have stepped into peace, whoever provokes Ran Hai for no reason? If there is a dispute, whoever is the common sinner of the two countries, besides, the Gu Xinning you mentioned is now the saint of my southern border. Anyone who disrespects the saint will be punished by heaven and earth, and will never be a human being. Prime Minister Ran, you don't mean to let This old man and the entire Mo family, take on the title of eternal sinner for your own personal grievances!"

Although Mo Changhao said so, Ran Hai had already seen Mo Changhao's thoughts from Mo Changhao's expression that changed from tense to relaxed, and the way he clenched and loosened his fists.What he said just now was exactly what Mo Changhao wanted to do the most, but because of the relationship between his family and his position, he also wanted to test Ran Hai.So Mo Changhao deliberately pretended to be angry and had no desire to cooperate, trying to scare Ran Hai away.

However, after decades of ups and downs in the officialdom, Ran Hai was not so easily scared off. What's more, he also knew Mo Changhao's psychology. As long as he prescribes the right medicine, he will not worry about Mo Changhao not cooperating with him.

"Hahahaha." Thinking of this, Ran Hai smiled and said: "Master Patriarch, don't worry, openly provoking disputes between the two countries is of course self-defeating. Although Ran is not talented, he will not let a good friend The tribe bears this risk."

"What exactly do you want? Speak clearly. The old man doesn't want to listen to oblique words, nor can he understand them!" After hearing what Ran Hai said, Mo Changhao said a little shaken.

Although Mo Changhao still showed a tough posture in his words, his tone had gradually softened compared to before.Ran Hai grinned secretly in his heart, thinking about how to convince the old fox in front of him that it would not be easy to get him to help him, and, based on Mo's alone, Mo Changhao might not dare to do it easily, so he had to do more. Only by getting some people involved can Mo Changhao, an old fox, be assured of cooperating with him.

(End of this chapter)