Blossom In Adversity - Vol. 2

C261. Dogs Biting Dogs.

Chapter 261: Dogs Biting Dogs

Mu Yunyang, having governed a region for many years, was certainly no fool. Ignoring his usually pampered wife, he looked solemnly at the veiled woman. This was the residence of the Governor. Anyone bold enough to come here to make trouble must not be an ordinary person.

Mu Yunyang bowed, his demeanor elegant, "I wonder what brings you here, miss. If my ill-behaved brother-in-law has offended you, I will apologize on his behalf first. Just tell me what you want."

Zheng Bei was about to speak, but Zheng Shi quickly covered his mouth and shook her head.

"An old man with a young wife, it seems Chief Steward Mu is living quite comfortably."

Mu Yunyang remained calm, not showing any fear, "It's just a coincidence. Mu believes that there is nothing I cannot speak openly about. My marriage is completely above board."

Shao Yao sneered, "Governor Mu had better remember that."

Mu Yunyang's brow furrowed slightly, unsure for a moment which sentence she wanted him to remember. As a government official, could it be that she had actually found some dirt on him?

The sound of hooves grew louder, and Yu Tao, who was running at the front, leaped off his horse before it had even come to a complete stop, letting the horse run far away. This single move intimidated everyone, and the others behind him all reined in their horses before dismounting.

Upon seeing who it was, Mu Yunyang's eyelids twitched violently. To be able to invite Li Shiren here, just who was this person?

Li Shiren, dressed in plain clothes, went straight to Shao Yao after identifying her, "This subordinate, Li Shiren, pays his respects."

"Alright, everyone's here."

No one dared to openly watch the commotion at the Governor's residence, but more and more people were secretly paying attention. Seeing this situation, Mu Yunyang knew that today would not be a good day. He gestured to the steward beside him, and the steward, understanding, signaled the guards to clear the area.

However, as soon as these people moved, whips came flying, knocking everyone into the gate of the Chief Steward's residence. The sound made it clear that considerable force had been used.

"Governor Mu just said that there is nothing he cannot speak openly about, so why not let everyone hear it?" Shao Yao's voice carried a smile, but it also seemed to exude a chilling coldness. Those who knew her knew that such a Shao Yao was absolutely not to be provoked. Yu Tao and Wang Cheng unconsciously retreated slightly.

Shao Yao walked up to the person closest to her, raised his head with her whip that was holding him down, "General Li, come and identify him."

Li Shiren gritted his teeth and took a look. As soon as he saw these people, he knew what kind of trouble had befallen the Seven Stars Bureau, "They are from the Yixin Camp."

"Since you dare to admit it, I'll give you, General Li, credit for being a man." Shaoyao sneered, "Since they are from the Yixin Camp, then can General Li give me an explanation as to why they became people of the Zheng family, helping Zheng Bei to wreak havoc in the region?"

Li Shiren replied stiffly, "They were going to Xiuyang on a mission..."

"At General Li's command?"

"..."

Li Shiren dared not admit to this no matter what. Once he admitted it, it would be his fault even if it wasn't. Moreover, he was already guilty about this matter.

Shao Yao pressed, "But was it under General Li's orders?"

Li Shiren looked at Mu Yunyang, hoping he would take over the conversation. Mu Yunyang conveniently looked away, as if talking to the steward.

"Does General Li expect others to share his burden? Isn't playing it safe what you officials are best at?" Shao Yao toyed with her whip. "I'll ask one last time, were those people sent to Zhenyang under General Li's orders?"

Li Shiren gritted his teeth but refused to admit it.

"Not saying anything? Never mind, let's ask someone else. Governor Mu, were these people sent to Zhenyang under your orders?"

Countless thoughts flashed through Mu Yunyang's mind, but his words were not slow at all, "I wonder what identity you are asking this question with, miss."

Shao Yao threw her token over, the face-up side landing right in front of Mu Yunyang. Seeing this token, Mu Yunyang's mind went blank with a buzz, the Seven Stars Bureau!

It was actually the Seven Stars Bureau!

"Answer!" Shao Yao's patience was exhausted, and the hand gripping the whip was about to move.

Mu Yunyang took a deep breath to calm his heartbeat, his eyes not glancing at Li Shiren at all, and said in a deep voice, "This subordinate dares not to deceive you. The house soldiers were indeed sent by me. My younger brother was born with a troublesome nature. He had settled down in Jiangling years ago, but he kept causing trouble, so I had no choice but to send him back to Zhenyang. I was afraid that he would cause more trouble and sent house soldiers to supervise him, but those soldiers... I really don't know what happened!"

Shao zyao suddenly laughed, "Oh? It wasn't sent by you?"

"It wasn't me, and I don't have the authority to mobilize people from the military camp."

Li Shiren clenched his fists. He didn't expect Mu Yunyang to dare to push all the blame onto him.

What courage!

Whoever is afraid will lose!

Bowing twice, Li Shiren said loudly, "Sending troops to Zhenyang did go through my approval, but it was Governor Mu who made the request, saying that there were several powerful forces in Zhenyang that were not easy to deal with. Since Zheng Bei had returned, he had to put on a good show and put on a big show to make the local people dare not underestimate him. About three months later, I asked him for people, and he also said that since there was no war now, it didn't matter where the people were, and he rejected me..."

"Nonsense! There's no such thing!" Mu Yunyang had barely finished speaking when a long whip lashed out, wrapping around him with uncanny precision. Before he could react, the whip was retracted, and his official robe lay in tatters on the ground.

"Continue."

"Yes." Li Shiren, clearly pleased with himself, raised his voice. "I asked for them several more times afterward, and he always came up with excuses. I was about to send someone to bring her back directly when..."

"Don't tell me General Li has forgotten that these people weren't lent to you for free." Knowing he was already doomed, Mu Yunyang was unwilling to let Li Shiren off the hook. He sneered, "You can't just forget about your new wife's origins now that you're tired of her. I've done a lot to help you, General. You could easily find out how many officials in this manor have the surname Li."

Li Shiren knew that continuing this way would only lead to their mutual destruction, but with Mu Yunyang only looking out for himself and trying to drag him down, there was no turning back. He decided to fight fire with fire, revealing more, "I also remember very well how many of the men in the Yixin Camp are under your command, Governor Mu!"

Good, very good!

Civil and military officials had become so intertwined with each other!

Shao Yao lashed out, striking Mu Yunyang with one whip, then Li Shiren, sending him crashing to the ground.

Li Shiren instinctively reached for his weapon, springing to his feet in a fighting stance. Yu Tao and Wang Cheng immediately positioned themselves in front of Shao Yao, while the Chen brothers formed a protective circle around the Sixth Prince.

But the Sixth Prince pushed them aside. He wanted to see for himself, outside the palace, within the Nine Provinces, what the officials of the Great Daqing Dynasty were truly like."

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Alright, listen up, you lot. I'm dropping a chapter bomb today because I'm gonna be MIA during the holidays. Don't even think about complaining about the wait. You'll survive.