With the secret help of Xiao Yujue, Mu Jingrui successfully took over the Ministry of War and became an important minister in the court who was also the commander of the Shenji Camp and the Minister of the Ministry of War.
In the eyes of everyone, Mu Jingrui's promotion was extremely rapid. What surprised the outside world was that after he took over the Ministry of War, no one below him was dissatisfied.
It was early morning and Mu Jingrui was riding home in a sedan. As soon as he arrived at the door of his house, he heard someone calling him.
"Muda people."
Mu Jingrui turned around and saw Lutong standing not far away.
Shangguan Wan Ning's face could not help but appear in his mind, and a faint smile inadvertently appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Lutong, your lady asked you to come to me?"
Lutong nodded, took out an envelope from his sleeve and handed it over, saying softly: "My lady heard that Mr. Mu took over as Minister of War, and she was also happy for you. She asked the slave to give you this envelope. She said you should use it.
superior."
Mu Jingrui opened the envelope and found a list inside.
Sure enough, Li Dahai's guess was correct. Shangguan Wanning really had a photographic memory and wrote down all the people who were in cahoots with Li Dahai.
"Thank you miss for me." Mu Jingrui put the list away and stuffed it into his sleeve, "Tell your miss that I have chosen a good and auspicious day. The day after tomorrow, I will come to your door to formally appoint you."
Mu Jingrui missed Shangguan Wan Ning more and more day by day and wished he could see her every day.
Lu Tong did not show any joy after hearing this. She raised her head and looked at Mu Jingrui, but hesitated to speak.
"What's wrong?"
The evasion in Lutong's eyes was caught by Mu Jingrui, and he felt a little uneasy in his heart. "Did something happen?"
Lutong's eyes turned red instantly, and she choked and said: "Miss, she...she was beaten by the master, and she is still lying on the bed and can't get up."
Mu Jingrui's expression suddenly changed.
In his impression, Shangguan Yue loved Shangguan Wan Ning very much. If he wanted the stars but not the moon, how could he suddenly beat her seriously and seriously?
"Lutong, what happened?"
Mu Jingrui's face was ashen, and Lu Tong didn't dare to look directly at him. He lowered his head and explained the details.
Shangguan Wan Ning originally told her that she was not allowed to tell, but if Mu Jingrui came to recruit people according to the original plan, he would know about it sooner or later.
What's more, in this case, Shangguan Yue may not be willing to fulfill it.
Mu Jingrui clenched his fists. He could almost imagine the heartbreaking pain when the whip fell on Shangguan Wan Ning.
"I know it well, Lutong, you go back first and take good care of Ning'er."
Lutong bowed and saluted, then turned and left.
Shangguan Wan Ning's wound hurt so much that she could only lie on the bed and sleep every day, waking up and down in a daze.
In the dead of night, only Lu Tong was left waiting in Shangguan Wan Ning's house.
She didn't dare to blink, for fear of missing Shangguan Wan Ning's needs.
Suddenly, a black shadow flashed past, and Lutong felt a flash in front of him. Just as he was about to shout loudly, his mouth was covered by a big palm.
"Lutong, don't scream, it's me."
Mu Jingrui took off his black mask and let go of his hand.
Lutong immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"Muda people..."
"How is Ning'er?"
Mu Jingrui couldn't bear the pain of lovesickness, so he sneaked into the Prime Minister's Mansion at night.
He walked to the bedside and looked at Shangguan Wan Ning who was sleeping deeply, feeling heartbroken.
"Mr. Mu, please go out and give the young lady a basin of hot water and come back to clean the wound. Please take care of it."
Lu Tong wisely withdrew.
Mu Jingrui sat down beside Shangguan Wan Ning's bed, gently held her hand and put it against her cheek.
"If I could have married you earlier, you could have stayed away from the disputes at home and wouldn't have suffered like this."
In a daze, Shangguan Wan Ning seemed to feel a familiar scent. She slowly opened her eyes and saw Mu Jingrui sitting beside the bed.
She forced out a smile with difficulty. "Jing Rui..."
Mu Jingrui smiled softly and reached out to caress her forehead. "Silly girl... I'm sorry, I came too late. I will come to you tomorrow to recruit you and marry you as soon as possible."
Shangguan Wan Ning's cheeks turned red, but she shook her head gently.
"Why? Don't you want to marry me as soon as possible?"
Shangguan Wan Ning raised her hand to hold Mu Jingrui's palm, her eyes gradually dimmed.
"My father...I always feel that something is wrong. If I get married at this time, my mother will be the only one left in the family, and she will be bullied to death by Aunt Zhao."
Mu Jingrui knew that Shangguan Wan Ning had a deep relationship with her mother, and at this time, he really couldn't force it.
"But now..."
In the fight with Aunt Zhao, it was obvious that mother and daughter were at a disadvantage.
"How about I notify your grandpa and ask him to take you back to stay for a while, and then we can make plans after your injury recovers."
Shangguan Wan Ning still shook her head.
"Jing Rui, help me up."
Shangguan Wan Ning endured the pain and sat up, and Mu Jingrui let her lean on him.
The two sat next to each other.
"You must not let my grandpa and uncles know that I was beaten by my father."
Lying in bed these past few days, Shangguan Wan Ning thought about many, many things.
"Actually, my father did not accuse me wrongly. The rash on Aunt Zhao's body was indeed caused by me. My original purpose was to make my father think that she had an infectious disease and stay away from her for a few days so that I could spend time with my mother at ease.
"
"Those red rashes will naturally fade away in a few days. But I didn't expect my father's reaction to be so big. In the past, it would definitely not be like this. And Aunt Zhao, she seemed to know in advance that the red rashes would not affect her.
It's too much damage, otherwise, after I was beaten, they wouldn't have stopped coming to ask for the antidote."
Mu Jingrui frowned.
"Do you suspect...that someone behind Aunt Zhao is making suggestions for her?"
"Yes." Shangguan Wan Ning nodded, "The other party is definitely a thoughtful and capable person. If Aunt Zhao had such ability and IQ, my mother and I would not be able to live peacefully for so many years."
"Then what are your plans now?"
"We can't let my grandpa know about my mother and I's current situation. I'm afraid that my grandpa will join forces with my three uncles to embarrass my father. If there is a rift between them and they split into two different forces, I'm afraid they will kill each other in the future."
"Do you suspect... Xiao Zhenting is up to something?"
"I can't help but think otherwise. Shangguan Xiaoxiao is by Xiao Zhenting's side now. It's not unusual for mother and daughter to stand on the same side as Xiao Zhenting. I don't want...my grandfather and my father to fight each other and let the fishermen benefit.
"
This is what Shangguan Wan Ning is most worried about.
"Then..." Mu Jingrui squeezed Shangguan Wanning's hand, "What can I do for you? You can't let me watch you being beaten and bullied?"
"There is something I really need your help with. Now, I can only trust you."