She knew that things couldn't possibly get better.
As the Minister of War, Mr. Liao was considered the number one figure in the imperial court. Even though Mu Jingrui was not very fast yet, he had no foundation after all, so how could he take him seriously?
"Go back to the room." Mu Jingrui said in a low voice, not wanting Shangguan Wan Ning to see too much of the intrigue.
Shangguan Wanning stood where she was but didn't move.
Her mind was spinning rapidly. If it came to a last resort, she would have no choice but to reveal her identity.
Even if Master Liao has the support of the Minister of War, she should still give her father or grandfather some face.
"Do it."
Mr. Liao was really frightened on the city wall just now. He never thought that Mu Jingrui would have such courage.
When he came to his senses, all his fear turned into anger.
Following his order, many guards rushed towards Mu Jingrui.
Mu Jingrui protected Shangguan Wan Ning behind him, who was stubborn and refused to leave, with a contemptuous smile on his lips.
"Just you?"
As soon as Mu Jingrui finished speaking, the guard's steel knife stabbed at him at the same time.
He picked up Shangguan Wan Ning, turned around in the air, and used gentle internal force to send Shangguan Wan Ning out of the battle circle. Almost at the same time, the wind of his palm knocked away several guards who were near the front.
"stop."
A loud voice came, and the inner court guards wearing yellow mandarin jackets rushed in and stood in two rows.
Mu Jingrui and Mr. Liao were both a little surprised. They both restrained their movements and expressions, and knelt down to salute.
"See His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Not long after, Xiao Yujue walked in slowly, surrounded by personal guards. He sat down at the top with a faint smile on his face.
"I came...didn't I come at the right time?"
Master Liao's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly said: "Your Highness, the Crown Prince, Mu Jingrui was so bold that he killed tens of thousands of soldiers who surrendered from the Goshawk Kingdom without permission. He...he was simply crazy. Please, Your Highness, the Crown Prince, look into it and bring him to justice."
Punish the crime.”
Xiao Yujue raised the corner of his mouth and said with a smile: "General Mu was just following orders, what crime did he commit? If the Ministry of War insists on punishing the crime, the person who gave the order should also be held accountable."
Master Liao was stunned.
He didn't expect that there would be an accomplice in this matter, and he was so angry that he gritted his teeth.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is wise. Please make the decision and bring the culprit to justice."
"Then please Sir Liao, please return to the capital immediately to ask for an order from the emperor. I am the one who ordered the execution of all those who surrendered generals and troops of the Goshawk Kingdom."
Master Liao's mind went blank for a brief moment. He stood there at a loss, then knelt down again.
"I didn't know that this was an order from His Highness the Crown Prince... Please forgive me, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
In fact, Mr. Liao didn't think highly of Xiao Yujue. This prince's status in the court had never been high. If it hadn't been for the strong support of the Queen Mother and several other veterans, he would have been deposed long ago.
But in this bitter cold land on the border, where the sky is high and the emperor is far away, he is the biggest one. In addition, Lord Liao has offended Mu Jingrui, and he is worried that he will be plotted against.
"He who does not know is not guilty, get up."
Mu Jingrui and Master Liao stood up at the same time.
Xiao Yujue's eyes swept over Shangguan Wan Ning, who was standing not far away, and her smile deepened.
"Your Highness, killing and surrender have been unlucky since ancient times. You killed Prince Jikuo like this. I'm afraid...it will be difficult to explain to the people of the Goshawk Kingdom, right?" Mr. Liao admitted his mistake, but he still held on to his actions.
.
Xiao Yujue smiled lightly, stood up and straightened her back.
"Explain? The Goshawk Kingdom led its troops to invade our land and massacre our people. We didn't ask them to explain, but they asked us? What's more, how can a defeated general speak bravely?"
Xiao Yujue looked at Mr. Liao, his expression darkened.
"Besides, I had no intention of giving them a chance to pursue the case. I want the surrounding small countries to know that anyone who offends our Central Plains territory will be punished!"
Xiao Yujue took a deep breath and ordered: "Jing Rui, I will order you to be the marshal now and lead the elite troops that can be mobilized to the Goshawk Kingdom. They will definitely destroy them. They will not accept peace negotiations or surrender."
Shangguan Wan Ning looked at Xiao Yujue's profile. It was hard for her to imagine that His Highness the Crown Prince, who was rumored to be cowardly and incompetent, could have such strong murderous intent.
Everything that is happening now does not seem to be developing in the direction she experienced in her previous life.
However, it is a good thing that Xiao Yujue is strong.
As long as the Shangguan family is on his side now, the whole family will have no worries in the future.
"Your Highness, going on an expedition is a big event. Do you need to report it to the Ministry of War? It will also take time to mobilize food, grass and military pay..." Mr. Liao became anxious.
"Don't worry, I have already sent people to deliver official documents to the Ministry of War, and also written a memorial to report to my father. The military pay will arrive soon. As for the food and grass... there is plenty of it."
Mr. Liao wanted to say something else, but Xiao Yujue impatiently interrupted him and signaled that he could go out.
Xiao Yujue also sent away the others, leaving only Mu Jingrui and Shangguan Wanning in the room.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince." Shangguan Wan Ning stepped forward and saluted.
Xiao Yujue looked at Shangguan Wan Ning and sighed deeply.
"Miss Shangguan, you have really troubled me. The Prime Minister and the Marquis have written thirteen letters in a row to track down your whereabouts. This time, no matter what excuse you use, I can no longer condone you.
.You must go back."
Shangguan Wan Ning wanted to speak up to defend herself, but Mu Jingrui beat her to it.
"Listen to His Highness and return to the capital as soon as possible."
Shangguan Wan Ning was completely discouraged. She knew that she might not be able to leave this time.
Mu Jingrui took Xiao Yujue's order and quickly organized his troops to attack the Goshawk Kingdom.
In order to allow Mu Jingrui to fight with peace of mind, Shangguan Wan Ning obediently got into the carriage the day before his departure and was escorted back to the pass by Xiao Yujue's people.
Coincidentally, she had just returned to Imperial Physician Qin's home, and the guards and servants who came to take her home had also arrived. However, she fell ill at this time, so she stayed at Imperial Physician Qin's home to recuperate.
Shangguan Wan Ning thought of her purpose of going out this time, so she took advantage of her time to recuperate and continued to study medicine with Imperial Physician Qin.
During this period, the capital kept sending people to urge him. When he learned that Shangguan Wan Ning was just staying at the home of Qin Imperial Physician, Shangguan Yue felt much relieved.
A few months passed by, and reports of Mu Jingrui's success came from the front line from time to time, which comforted Shangguan Wan Ning.
She seemed to be able to see that the mighty and famous God of War in the future was already beginning to take shape.
The ice and snow melted, the earth recovered, and even the disaster slowly passed.
Xiao Yujue looked at the official document sent from the front line in his hand and nodded with satisfaction.
"Your Highness..." Mu Jingyan lifted a corner of the curtain and poked his head in.
"Jing Yan?" Xiao Yujue waved, "What's the matter? Let's talk about it after we come in."