The housekeeper told her about Prince Beilin's visit to propose marriage.
"Don't think so wildly. I didn't promise him anything. What's more... marriage matters must be decided by the orders of the parents and the words of the matchmaker."
Of course Mu Jingrui believed Shangguan Wan Ning's words. Seeing no one around, he couldn't help but hold her hand.
"Ning'er, have you taken out the things in the suitcase?"
"Well," Shangguan Wan Ning also felt that she should give Mu Jingrui an explanation, "It's just that my father went out and hasn't come back yet. If... this matter needs to be solved urgently, how about I return the things to you and you give them to the emperor?"
Bar."
Mu Jingrui shook his head after hearing this.
"If I hand over the things, I'm afraid it will have an impact on your father. It's just a day or two more, it doesn't matter."
Mu Jingrui came to the Prime Minister's Mansion this time just to confirm whether there was any accident.
"Besides, someone cares so much about the fate of his parents. What if I offend my father-in-law and regret and refuse to marry me?"
Shangguan Wan Ning lowered her head and smiled, then pinched Mu Jingrui's waist affectionately.
"As long as you know. I don't care. If anything happens in the future, you are not allowed to hurt my family. Otherwise, I will never pay attention to you and will not forgive you."
Mu Jingrui looked at the woman who had almost snuggled into his arms, tried his best to suppress his inner impulse, and nuzzled her nose lovingly.
"I don't dare. However, Marquis Beilin and your grandpa are of the same generation. If you really refuse to marry, I'm afraid they won't look good and will hold a grudge against you."
Mu Jingrui didn't want Shangguan Wan Ning to fall into such an embarrassing situation.
"Let's do this, I'll go find Beilin Hou..."
"No need." Shangguan Wan Ning shook her head, "You have just returned from your military exploits, and there are so many pairs of eyes staring at you from top to bottom. I don't want others to say that you are arrogant and arrogant. The most taboo thing for a military general is to be too high-profile when his achievements are at their peak.
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Shangguan Wan Ning gave Mu Jingrui a reassuring smile.
"Don't worry, I can handle this matter myself. You also said that my grandpa is the same generation as Beilin Hou. It would be much better if I asked my grandpa to come forward. It also gives them face. It just so happens that I also want to accompany my mother back.
Stay for a few days.”
Mu Jingrui pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
He believed that Shangguan Wan Ning had the ability to handle matters independently.
"Send someone to send me a message if you have anything."
Shangguan Wan Ning smiled sweetly, her heart filled with sweetness.
It feels so good to have someone to support you!
In the afternoon, Shangguan Wan Ning ordered the housekeeper to prepare the carriage and took her mother back to the Yiyong Marquis Mansion. She did not want to face Aunt Zhao's triumphant face before her father came back.
After lighting the lamp, Shangguan Wanning served her mother for dinner and then returned to her room. At that time, her third uncle Zheng Bingrong walked in with a plate of lychees.
"Ning'er, come on, come on, let's have a try. This is something that my third uncle specially brought over from the south at high speed."
Shangguan Wan Ning immediately put down the book, grabbed a peeled lychee and stuffed it into her mouth.
"Slow down, silly boy, there's still more left after eating."
Zheng Bingrong put the lychee on the table and looked at Shangguan Wan Ning with a smile on his face.
"My third uncle still loves me the most."
"That's..." Zheng Bingrong sat down opposite Shangguan Wan Ning and peeled lychees for her with his own hands, observing his niece from the corner of his eye from time to time.
This sight was caught by Shangguan Wan Ning.
"Third uncle, do you have something to tell me?"
Zheng Bingrong was startled, and avoided Shangguan Wan Ning's gaze with some shame, pretending to be careless and said: "It's nothing. Ning'er, I heard... you and Mu Jingrui are very close. Do you know,
Did he bring something back to Beijing this time?"
Shangguan Wan Ning's movements paused, and her heart sank.
"What is the third uncle referring to?"
Zheng Bingrong was silent for a long time while peeling the lychees. Shangguan Wan Ning looked at him and clenched her fist nervously.
"Ning'er, you've grown up, and your third uncle has told the truth about some things. When Mu Jingrui returned to Beijing this time, he brought back a piece of evidence that Li Dahai, the Minister of War, took his salary for free and conspired with the Goshawk Kingdom. And there was evidence of it.
Detailed list of comrades."
Shangguan Wan Ning's expression changed slightly, but she still tried her best to remain calm.
"so what?"
"Third uncle, I won't hide it from you...my name is on the list."
A series of names quickly flashed through Shangguan Wan Ning's mind.
She had read that list more than once, but she didn't see the third uncle's name.
"Ning'er, I used a pseudonym on the list. My name is Zheng Datong. I am the owner of the escort agency that helps them secretly transport supplies from the Central Plains to the Goshawk Kingdom."
Shangguan Wan Ning was shocked.
There is indeed a person named Zheng Datong on the list.
It clearly states that Zheng Datong used the escort agency to transport grain, grass and medicinal herbs to the border and handed them over to the Goshawk Kingdom in exchange for the Goshawk Kingdom's constant border harassment.
In this way, Li Dahai could continue to ask the court for military pay and supplies for the war in the name of suppression. In fact, all of them were divided up and enriched.
"Third uncle, you... why did you do this?" Shangguan Wan Ning was completely confused. This was completely beyond his expectation.
Zheng Bingrong let out a long sigh.
"Ning'er, there are some things you don't understand. You have often lived here since you were a child. You should be able to tell that among the three of us brothers, the one your grandpa dislikes the most is me. I also followed him to kill enemies on the battlefield, but
When it comes to judging merit and giving rewards, I will always be the one ignored. I am not willing to accept it. If you don’t let me get fame, you have to earn me some money."
Shangguan Wan Ning only felt confused and numb.
She never thought that her third uncle, whom she respected, would do such a thing.
"Third uncle, do you know how serious the consequences of doing this are?"
"I know, of course I know. So I almost always use a pseudonym when doing business with them outside, and few people know my true identity. If it was just a small-scale investigation, I wouldn't be afraid at all, but this time is different, there are so many people
Being implicated, how can the eggs be intact when the nest is overturned?"
Shangguan Wanning absolutely believes this.
Once this evidence and the list are handed over, the court will start a bloody storm, and Zheng Bingrong's identity will definitely be found out, or someone inside will expose him for meritorious service.
"Ning'er, you have to save your third uncle this time. If the list is handed over, not only will I die... I'm afraid it will also affect the rest of the family. Dad is old and can't stand the excitement; Zhixing is still young, and neither can you.
You can't bear to see his future ruined, right?"
"Third uncle, this matter is not trivial. Even if my father comes forward, it may not be settled. How do you ask me... to help you?"
"This is very simple. Just find out where the evidence is from Mu Jingrui, and then steal it and destroy it."