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Chapter 240 Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles
The carriage returned to the Ninth Prince's Mansion soon.
Yan Chen and his companions dismounted and followed Mu Cang and Yan Li to the Qilin Courtyard.
Yan Zheng frowned: "Sister, have you really decided to stay here as the Ninth Prince's Consort?"
Yan Jin said in a gentle voice: "The Ninth Prince has been guarding the border for many years. This time he should not stay in the imperial city for too long. If the border war is tight, won't you leave your sister alone at home?"
Yan Yun said: "Sister, you should go back to Jin with us! Although the system of Jin is not as good as that of Mu, with our mother and us, we will definitely protect your sister and never let anyone bully her!"
Yan Chen nodded repeatedly: "My father is in poor health. If I can see my sister go back, maybe she will be so happy that she will recover."
Yan Li walked leisurely and calmly, and arrived at Qilin Courtyard with Mu Cang, turning a deaf ear to the chattering voices in her ears.
"Sister, we are talking to you, why are you ignoring us?" Yan Chen frowned in dissatisfaction, "We are your brothers after all-"
"Can you pick a star for my brother?" Yan Li tilted his head and looked at her, with a sneer on his face, "If you can really pick a star for me, I might consider calling you brother."
Yan Chen choked, raised his head and touched his nose: "Sister, it's not cute to talk like this."
She is only fourteen years old, why is she so mature?
"You go back first." Yan Li didn't want to spend too much time with them, frowning slightly, "The prince and I got married yesterday, and I went to the palace to attend the family banquet today, so I didn't get a good rest."
Yan Zheng hesitated for a moment: "Sister..."
Yan Li frowned: "Just say it directly, no need to hesitate."
Yan Zheng glanced at Mu Cang, lowered his eyes and said: "The mother is kind to us. We have always regarded her as our biological mother over the years. She has done a lot for Jin State and has encountered many difficulties-"
"Please make it short."
Yan Zheng paused slightly, and quickly said: "Jin State is a country where men are superior to women, and the system is not as good as Mu State. After my sister goes to Jin State, she may not be able to adapt at first."
Yan Li raised an eyebrow: "Why?"
"After going to Jin State, my sister may meet some not very kind people." Yan Zheng frowned slightly, a little hesitant, "But we will protect you, please rest assured, sister."
Not very kind people?
Yan Li pondered over what he said, and a look of insight flashed across his eyes: "No matter how men are superior to women, do you dare to despise the imperial power?"
Yan Zheng shook his head: "That's not the case-"
"If that's the case, what's so scary?" Yan Li smiled faintly, "Since the queen can hold the power of Jin, it proves that her ability is beyond those self-righteous men. Could it be that those people still want to suppress the queen?"
"That's not the case." Yan Zheng shook his head slowly, with an expression that he wanted to say something but stopped, "... Forget it, the boat will be straightened out when it reaches the bridge. With us here, we will never let you suffer any grievances."
Yan Li didn't speak, and her expression couldn't tell whether she was happy or angry.
"Sister, have a good rest." Yan Zheng looked at her reluctantly, "We'll leave first and come to see you tomorrow."
Yan Li didn't comment, and only told the butler to see the guests off.
So the four of them said goodbye and left quickly.
Yan Li calmly watched the four people walking away: "Mu Cang, what do you think?"
"The four princes are old, and their wings should be hardened." Mu Cang followed her line of sight and said indifferently, "Jiang Yi will be a stumbling block for you to fight for the throne. You want to test your attitude and make you feel timid. After arriving in Jin, you can only rely on you. You also want to use you to restrain Jiang Yi."
Yan Li's mouth swept across a mocking arc: "You are so quick to show your weakness, which shows that you are not strong enough and your mansion is not deep."
It is too illogical to be eager to show the deep affection between brother and sister.
Even if you are grateful to Jiang Yi, you will not have much affection for a sister you have never met.
I am afraid that you are more eager to establish a relationship with Jiang Yi.
But Jiang Yi is not a fool.
She has established a firm foothold in Jin State by her own efforts and has been the empress for so many years. She must have left some secrets.
"Stay in Mu State for the time of training so that Tianshu can check it out." Yan Li turned and walked into the house, walked to the couch and sat down, "Know yourself and the enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger."
Mu Cang poured two cups of tea and handed one to Yan Li: "Do you want to talk to Rong Xiao?"
Yan Li sipped the tea: "Tomorrow, I'm a little tired today."
Mu Cang hummed.
"Your Highness." Mo Yun walked in and bowed. "Prime Minister Gu requests an audience."
Mu Cang frowned: "Take him to the study, I will be there soon."
"Yes."
"Speaking of Prime Minister Gu..." Yan Li's eyebrows moved slightly, "It seems that the emperor is going to pave the way for King Jing."
Mu Xiuhan was deposed as the crown prince, and King Yu was still in confinement. Although Emperor Zhaocheng temporarily resigned from the position of prime minister at this time because of Gu Anxian, it was enough to show how deep his scheming was.
It just so happened that the crown prince was deposed not long ago, and King Yu had the best chance to seize the throne. Prime Minister Gu dared not take any risks and could only accept the order and thank him obediently.
But the wind direction in the court changed rapidly. After the suspension of three months, I am afraid that Prime Minister Gu will no longer have the final say.
Mu Cang put down the teacup and said in a gentle voice: "You rest first, I will be back soon."
Yan Li nodded: "Yes."
Mu Cang turned and walked out.
Prime Minister Gu came to make amends on behalf of his daughter Gu Anxian.
"Today, An Xian was disrespectful to the Ninth Prince's Consort. I am here to apologize." Prime Minister Gu bowed deeply, "I hope the Ninth Prince will have some magnanimity and not take it to heart with her."
Mu Cang stood with his back to him: "Prime Minister Gu may have made a mistake."
Prime Minister Gu raised his eyes slightly, his face solemn.
"Gu Anxian is not disrespectful, but she is unwilling to admit that Yan Li is my wife." Mu Cang said calmly, "Although it is not important for me whether she admits it or not, her attitude disgusts me."
Prime Minister Gu's face changed slightly: "Anxian is ignorant--"
Mu Cang's voice was indifferent: "Prime Minister, please tell her when you go back that she is already Mu Wenxuan's wife. What she should do is to keep her own nature and maintain the dignity of the royal family and the family, instead of doing paranoid and selfish things under any reason."
Prime Minister Gu, a middle-aged man over fifty years old, was taught a lesson by a young man at this time, and he had to nod his head: "Yes."
"Please go back." Mu Cang turned around and drove the guest away indifferently.
Prime Minister Gu was silent for a moment, and said lightly: "The Ninth Prince is in charge of 300,000 soldiers and is good at leading troops to fight, but the affairs of the court-"
"I am not as good as you in the affairs of the court?" Mu Cang turned his head, his voice was cold and iron-blooded, "Prime Minister Gu wants to threaten me?"
"No." Prime Minister Gu lowered his head, his tone was a little more gloomy, "I dare not threaten the Ninth Prince, but the situation in the court changes rapidly. Can the Ninth Prince guarantee that he can be glorious and prominent for a lifetime without a trough?"
Mu Cang's eyes turned slightly, staring at him coldly: "Prime Minister Gu has calculated when I will fall into the trough?"
"Old man-"
"Why don't I make a bet with the Prime Minister." Mu Cang's voice was calm, "Let's see whether I will fall into the trough first, or Prime Minister Gu's nine clans will be killed first."
Prime Minister Gu's face suddenly changed: "Ninth Prince!"
Mu Cang's face was cold, and there seemed to be a cold light in his eyes.
"Your Highness the Ninth Prince, you don't have to scare me like this." Prime Minister Gu took a deep breath, "I have been in the court for so many years. If I was scared out of my wits by a few words, I would not be able to reach the position of Prime Minister."
Mu Cang's eyes showed a hint of sarcasm: "If that's the case, why did the Prime Minister come here in person?"
Prime Minister Gu was speechless, his face turned pale, and he quickly left.