Besides, I can't really deal with family matters back home and in the village right now. You handle them for me while you're there.""It's Chinese New Year soon, so let's give mom and my siblings a hel...Of course, most importantly, Lu Zong is a person with deep scheming. He appears gentle on the outside but is actually very good at making choices and his methods are also high-minded.

While his character isn't bad, he is not as trustworthy as an honest person.

Who would have thought, Lu Cong would actually fall for Jia Yin, and even after the imperial decree betrothed him to the third princess, he was so persistent, even plotting against the northern expeditionary general...

"Who else knows about this Does the County Princess know" The Marquis tugged Li Laosi's arm, signaling him to sit down before asking in a cold voice.

Mu Xu thought for a moment, and replied, "The young master should know, as should the elder. As for others, I'm not sure."

But Young Master Lu occasionally paid too much attention to the County Princess. With the County Princess's intelligence, she probably guessed it soon enough.

"Damn it, who gave him the guts! He eats what's in his bowl and dares to covet what's in the pot! I'll beat him so badly he won't be able to eat anything!"

Li Laosi went mad with fury, pounded the table twice, and began to obsess over his daughter again.

"Don't think just because the Third Princess and Fu Niuer get along well, that there are many truly generous people in the royal family. If one day they find out that Lu Jia this dog likes Fu Niuer but not her, the Third Princess probably wouldn't even ask for a reason and would blame everything on Fu Niuer!"

He nervously stood up again, "No! We need to get Funiu out of the palace immediately and straight to Quanzhou! The farther away the better."

The lord nodded in rare agreement and replied, "I'll write a letter to Fu Niuer and have her go live in Quanzhou for a while."

However, Mu Xu shook his head. "My Lord, Fourth Master, I'm afraid this won't work. The County Princess won't leave."

Li Lao Si immediately replied, "She can't stay. I will ride back to Xin Du as fast as possible and send her on the boat myself."

"Such a scandal, for her to be involved as a young woman, regardless of right or wrong, gossip could ruin her reputation!"

At this moment, a soldier outside the tent reported that the noodles were ready.

Mu Xu got up and took the tray.

Two large ceramic bowls were filled with noodles and meat sauce, the aroma filling the air.

Mu Xu offered a bowl to Li Lao Si and persuaded, "Master Four, please eat first. There's still a lot to do. Don't try to persuade the county princess to go to Quanzhou either, she definitely won't leave."

Li Lao Si instinctively took the bowl of noodles, only to remember later and mumbled in a low voice, "Is there anything else going on in Xindu Didn't they say everything was fine in Xindu Isn't Fu Niuer worried about Suijintan"

"Talk more, talk more." Mu Xu chuckled dryly, lowering his head and gulping down the noodles.

Li Lao Si couldn't refuse, and his stomach was truly growling, so he lowered his head and ate with him.

The lord sat sipping tea, waiting for the two to finish their meal.

Neither of them let him wait long. Like the wind sweeping away clouds, in the blink of an eye their bowls were empty.

Li Laosì wiped his mouth and urged, "Spit it out, is there anything else"

Mu Xu let out a burp and glanced at the door. The Marquis understood and replied, “Go ahead and say it. No one can get near here without my order.”

Mu Xucai felt relieved. Just as he was about to speak, Li Laosi added, “Get to the point!”

Mu Xu immediately replied, "The Emperor was poisoned by the Noble Consort. The Emperor has allowed the court to nominate a Crown Prince. General Zhenbei has rebelled. The Emperor is preparing to eliminate both the Noble Consort and the Empress Dowager at once."

Li Laosì's mouth hung open in shock, unable to close for a long time.

This is indeed a point, but also... too heavy!

The tea in the Marquis's hand almost spilled out as he asked, "Who else knows about the Emperor's poisoning Did the Empress Dowager notice that Marquis of Zhenbei had rebelled"

Mu Xu dared not be mischievous anymore, and whispered, "The matter of the emperor being poisoned is known only to the county princess and the three ministers. Because the empress selected a chronic poison, after the emperor noticed, he used the excuse that the third princess had a nightmare and went to Zhi Lan Palace to visit her, then asked the head physician of the Imperial Hospital to feel his pulse, and found that the dragon's body was unwell."

But the Emperor still favored the Noble Consort and the Second Prince, even allowing courtiers to propose a successor for the throne.

“Besides, the Marquis of Zhenbei went in and out of the imperial study at night for secret talks with the Emperor. Only I and the county princess knew about it. The county princess sent a message to Lord Uncle. Lord Uncle thought the matter was serious and worried that transmitting the confidential letter would not be safe, so he asked me to make this trip.”

Although Li Laosi was brave and skilled in combat, he lacked strategic cunning. However, he was by no means stupid.

At this moment, he immediately questioned, "The Duke of Zhenbei betraying the crown was inevitable. That man was always a self-serving villain. It was only natural that as Empress Dowager's power waned, he switched sides to the emperor's camp."

“But why would the Noble Consort poison the Emperor You should know the Emperor only has one son, the Second Prince. This world will eventually belong to the Second Prince; it’s just a matter of a few years. What is the Noble Consort so worried about Why won't she wait these few years”

Mu Xu's mouth twitched upwards, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the Marquis.

The Marquis, seeing him like this, raised an eyebrow and asked, "You actually know about such a confidential matter"

Mu Xu coughed twice, smiling and replying, "It's a coincidence, I happened to find a few clues. It would be strange if I didn't discover anything with how often I go in and out of the palace."

Li Laosi heard them playing riddles, but he couldn't guess any of them, so he became a little anxious.

"What are you talking about"

The Lord didn't intend to hide anything from him, after all, with tens of thousands of soldiers away on the Northern Expedition, if something happened to him, Li Laosi would have to take over the entire army. It was better for him to know more and be more cautious.

Therefore, he instructed, "This is a serious matter. After hearing it, do not tell anyone else."

Li Laosi nodded quickly, and only then did the Lord lean in his ear and whisper something.

Li Lao Si's eyes widened in an instant. If his eye sockets weren't so dutiful, his eyeballs would probably have flown out...

The watermelon is too big to eat in one bite!

Mu Xu saw that the future father-in-law's eyes were wide open, like copper bells. He really used all his strength to hold back a smile.

Although he'd finally calmed down, he didn't forget the task at hand.

"My lord, the county princess said that while the emperor's poisoning is not immediately life-threatening, at most a few months will pass before there are changes."

Therefore, many things that were not urgent before are probably now pressing matters for the Emperor.

For example, retaking lost territories, unifying the empire, and establishing a name for oneself both before and after death. For example, eliminating the dangers of the former dynasty and the imperial harem, clearing the path for one's son. Even if those closest to him might become an obstacle for his son in the future, he would show no mercy...

"Please, my lord, take careful consideration of everything. Always prioritize your own safety and the well-being of the Northern Expeditionary Army."

The Marquis fell silent for a long while, sighed softly, and nodded.

"Tell the County Lord not to worry. I don't care about fame and glory throughout the ages; anyone can have it. But those closest to me, my soldiers under my command, no one is allowed to threaten or trample upon them!"

"With your words, I am at ease!" Mu Xu was originally still somewhat worried, but upon hearing this, he immediately rejoiced and replied, "Haha, I had already prepared myself to wander the world with the county princess. Now it seems, there is no need to worry."

Li Laosi immediately widened his eyes and retorted, "Why would you leave a perfectly good home to wander the world When that time comes, I still have my long sword. Whoever dares to touch you, I'll chop them up!"

Mu Xu chuckled and quickly ran away, "I'm going to check on the brothers of the supply team."

Before the words even hit the ground, the person was gone without a trace...

Luckily, at this moment, a sudden and urgent drumbeat sounded.

Two updates today~~ning, just as dawn broke, the food box from Xianke Lai arrived again.This time it's millet red date porridge and pork scallion buns, plus four small dishes.The millet porridge was a golden, thick cons...