capital.
The sun is shining high and the sun is at its peak.
On the street, Mu Qing walked by and rushed straight to Li Yuan.
Along the way, pedestrians came and went, which was very lively.
Even though it is now wartime, the prosperity of the capital has not changed much. People still need to live and life must continue.
Mu Qing walked among the pedestrians, looking at the various scenes in the capital with an extremely complicated expression.
Although this Great Shang has too much darkness and unhappiness, it is his home after all. As the prince of Great Shang, he has the obligation to protect this dynasty in the midst of the storm.
However, there are still too many people in the court who do not realize how dangerous Dashang is now.
This is not an ordinary national war, but a battle of life and death.
"Why."
Sighing softly, feeling helpless and even more powerless, Mu Qing raised her eyes and looked at the prosperous capital. For some reason, her heart felt so bitter.
In addition to the Martial Kings and the soldiers who fought bloody battles, he didn't know if there were anyone else accompanying this great merchant.
While thinking, Mu Qing looked in the direction of Li Yuan, a hint of suspicion flashed in her eyes.
That Professor Li, right?
At this moment, the front yard of Li Garden.
In the main hall, Li Ziye prepared tea and waited quietly without any impatience on his face.
How can we be anxious when friends meet?
Mu Qing, in Li Ziye's heart, was different from the eldest prince and the third prince after all. If it were not for Mu Bai, the prince supported by the Li family now would undoubtedly be the eleventh prince Mu Qing.
It's not that Mu Qing is inferior to Mu Bai, but that Mu Bai's rise to the top is the least costly choice for Dashang and the Li family.
Mu Qing's foundation is too weak. If he wants to rise to power, he needs to kill too many people.
"Young Master, His Highness Eleven has arrived."
Not long after, a boy walked quickly outside the main hall and reported.
"welcome."
Li Ziye put down the teacup in his hand and said.
"yes!"
The boy took the order and turned to leave.
In the hall, Li Ziye also stood up and went out to greet him.
Soon, under the leadership of the servant, Mu Qing walked over with a resolute face and full of masculinity.
After many years of military career, Mu Qing exuded a fierce and domineering aura, which was completely different from ordinary relatives of the emperor.
"I have met His Highness Eleven."
Outside the main hall, Li Ziye bowed his hands politely and called.
Mu Qing said nothing and walked into the main hall with a cold face.
Li Ziye straightened up, smiled softly, turned around and followed.
It's so easy to deal with smart people.
In the main hall, Mu Qing looked strange when he saw the hot tea on the table, and asked, "Brother Li, do you know I'm coming?"
"I sent someone to wait outside the palace. When His Highness left the palace, I invited His Highness to come and sit in Li Garden. Maybe, he saw His Highness coming towards Li Garden and didn't do anything else." Li Ziye answered truthfully.
"No leaks, Brother Li is indeed so powerful."
Mu Qing sat down at the table and said calmly, "I gained a lot from entering the palace today. I can lead the troops as I wish, and I have to thank Brother Li."
"polite."
Li Ziye came to sit across the table, picked up a teacup on the table, and threw it on the ground.
With a crisp sound, the tea cup shattered and the tea spilled on the floor.
"What does Brother Li mean by this?" Mu Qing narrowed her eyes and asked when she saw this.
"Your Highness Eleven, what did you mean just now?" Li Ziye asked instead without answering.
"enough?"
Mu Qing glanced at the broken teacup next to him and asked, "Should we do more in the show?"
"No need."
Li Ziye shook his head and replied, "They are all respectable people, how can they fight like rogues in the market? Going too far is not enough, just do what you want."
"That makes sense."
Mu Qing nodded in agreement.
"Something seems to have been broken in the house. Did the young master and His Highness Eleven have a quarrel?"
In the front yard, the servants coming and going heard the movement in the main hall and looked at each other, not knowing what was going on inside.
Just now, when the Eleventh Highness came down, his face didn't look very good. Could it be that he was here to challenge the emperor?
Not far away, at the door of the east courtyard, Chang Yu stretched out his head and looked at the front of the main hall. With his keen sense of smell, he seemed to have sensed some big news.
Just now, there seemed to be the sound of something being thrown.
Is it possible that Professor Li got into a fight with someone else?
Should he go up and help?
It’s so confusing!
In a brief moment, countless thoughts flashed through Chang Yu's mind, and his expression changed several times, which was very exciting.
"When His Highness goes on an expedition, I may not be able to see him off. I hope His Highness will forgive you."
In the main hall, Li Ziye poured two more cups of tea, pushed one cup in front of the eleventh prince, and said.
"Nothing to give."
Mu Qing picked up the tea, took a sip, and said, "I'm here to punish the enemy. I can't stay here longer, so I'll keep the story short."
At this point, Mu Qing put down the tea cup in his hand and continued, "Three things. The first one is that I will not fight for the position of prince. I am convinced that fourth brother will sit in that position. There is no need to fight anymore."
Hearing this, Li Ziye took a sip of tea and asked, "Is this the result of the discussion between His Highness and Concubine Wen?"
"Um."
Mu Qing nodded and responded, "After today, Brother Li no longer has to feel embarrassed because of his position. I will admit defeat."
"I want to know why His Highness made such a decision." Li Ziye asked calmly.
"can not say."
Mu Qing said softly, "The only thing I can tell Brother Li is that this involves the safety of my mother and concubine. As a son of a human being, I can't just think about my own affairs."
Li Ziye heard the eleventh prince's answer, and a strange color flashed in his eyes.
In the palace, there were not many people who could threaten Concubine Wen's safety. It could even be said that there was only one person.
Mu Qing didn't know yet that the Li family already knew Concubine Wen's strength, and the answer she just gave was already telling her the answer.
Shang Huang!
If the eleven princes compete for the crown prince position, Concubine Wen will be in danger. This is really a question worth pondering.
The only explanation is to kill and silence!
Combined with the night ghost incident, it can be basically concluded that Concubine Wen represents the most shameful side of the royal family.
interesting.
While thinking, Li Ziye showed a kind smile on his face and asked, "What about the second thing?"
"The second thing."
Mu Qing's expression condensed and she responded, "Netherworld, Night Ghost!"
"Um?"
Hearing this, Li Ziye held the tea cup tightly and asked, "What do you mean?"
"The source of trouble."
Mu Qing said in a deep voice, "Brother Four Emperors should know part of the truth. If you don't understand, Brother Li can ask him. I can't say more here."
Li Ziye didn't ask any further questions. He put down the tea cup in his hand and asked, "What about the last thing?"
"One last thing."
Mu Qing looked at the person in front of him and said with a complicated expression, "I'm about to go on an expedition. The only thing I can't worry about is my mother and concubine. She has no foundation in the capital. I hope that Brother Li can take this into consideration. At the critical moment, take care of one or two."
"His Royal Highness Eleven's request is a bit inexplicable."
Li Ziye heard what the eleventh prince said and said in a calm tone, "Concubine Wen is in the palace, and the Li family is just a merchant family. How can we take care of her?"
"I don't know about others, but Brother Li will definitely be able to do it."
Mu Qing said in a deep voice, "The Li family is not an ordinary businessman family, and Brother Li is not an ordinary person either."
For so many years, there was only one Li family and the third son of the Li family who could compete head-on with the royal family and his father.
"Is this a deal?"
After thinking for a moment, Li Ziye did not refuse anymore. He looked up at the eleventh prince in front of him and said calmly, "If it is a transaction, His Highness needs to pay accordingly."
