Before Mu Luo came, he had imagined that with Su Liang's temper, upon hearing his request, she would most likely reject it immediately or tell her best nonsense.
Who knew the result was unexpected.
Su Liang frowned slightly, staring at the peaceful pen holder on the table, saying nothing for a moment, as if he was thinking seriously.
The corners of Mu Luo's lips curled up slightly. He came in person, and of course he hoped Su Liang would agree.
After a while, Mu Luo reached for the pen holder and said, "Where did you buy it? It's very special."
Su Liang's hands were faster and he took the pen holder over first, "Ningjing doesn't like others touching his things."
Mu Luo's face was a little dark, "Aren't you someone else?"
"We are sworn brothers and sisters." Su Liang looked serious.
Mu Luo hummed, "Who cares about a broken pen holder? Let's get down to business. How do you think about it?"
The pen holder was on the table. Su Liang hugged it with both hands, looked at Mu Luo and said, "I don't quite understand the intention of His Highness the Fourth Prince."
"I thought I made it very clear," Mu Luo said.
Su Liang shook his head, "I know what His Highness the Fourth Prince wants me to do, but I don't understand why it's me? If nothing else happens, General Nian will escort His Highness the Fourth Prince back to the capital. I'm just a weak woman who knows a few tricks.
"
When Mu Luo heard the last sentence, he glared at Su Liang, "Do you think I believe it? Could it be that it was not your fault that the Ning family was reduced to ashes?"
Su Liang shook his head, "It's really not the conscience of heaven and earth."
"That means the tranquility is hidden deep and hidden?" Mu Luo's eyes suddenly turned dark.
Su Liang sighed slightly, "Have you ever heard of the saying, Your Highness the Fourth Prince, that money can make the world go round?"
"What do you mean?" Mu Luo frowned.
"If I said that Ningjing spent a lot of money to hire a killer to help, would His Highness the Fourth Prince believe it?" Su Liang said.
Mu Luo was stunned for a moment, "I believe it. But it's impossible for me to hire a killer to escort me. What if the person I hire happens to be hired to kill me?"
"It is indeed possible." Su Liang said, "I am just saying that the Ning family incident has nothing to do with me. I am not suggesting that His Highness the Fourth Prince hire a killer. It is inappropriate and unnecessary."
"Stop beating around the bush, if you ask me why I chose you, I can only say that I believe you are hiding it." Mu Luo seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
Su Liang said seriously, "Thank you, His Highness the Fourth Prince, for your compliment. But if His Highness's guess is true, then I have my own reasons for hiding my strength. If it can be easily exposed, why hide it deeply?"
Mu Luo snorted, "Are you rejecting me?"
"Actually, what I want to say is that although I helped His Highness the Fourth Prince by chance before, and although we will continue to cooperate in the future, please don't be too polite to me. Transactions are business and business is business. I deserve what I deserve, a
I won't even give you a coin." Su Liang said half-jokingly, "I once heard a saying that if people in the royal family act emotionally, they will have no future."
Mu Luo's expression froze, he stood up suddenly, stared at Su Liang, and quickly sat back down, pursed his lips tightly and said nothing.
Su Liang's clear eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. Under her gaze, Mu Luo even felt a little embarrassed...
Because, Su Liang's words just now were like a heavy hammer, hitting Mu Luo's heart, causing him to wake up from the recent state of wandering between reason and sensibility!
Of course, Mu Luo, who was born in the royal family and has been mixed up until now, understands better than Su Liang, and he has always warned himself this way, never be emotional at any time, it is best not to be emotional.
But at this moment, he realized belatedly that he appeared here because he seemed to be emotionally affected by Su Liang.
In short, he was attracted to Su Liang, even if only a little.
If Duanmu Chen, who put interests first, would never have entrusted his safety to a girl, even if this girl was actually extremely smart and seemed to hide it.
As Su Liang said just now, it's not impossible, it's just unnecessary.
If he has the ability to investigate the iron ore smuggling case, but doesn't even have the ability to return to the capital alive, let alone the top position.
For a person of Mu Luo's status, it is best not to do unnecessary things.
Looking back, from the time they met until now, Su Liang had a completely transactional attitude towards Mu Luo, and did not even reveal the slightest intention to make friends with him.
Because Su Liang knew that as a prince who wanted to gain power, he had no real friends, only interests.
Indeed.
And Mu Luo did not expect that he, who appeared as an absolutely rational strategist at the beginning, would lose the game first.
"If His Highness the Fourth Prince has no other instructions, I will go out to build a snowman? Since I am here, I will stay for lunch. I will not charge for this meal, so I will treat it as an honor for His Highness." Su Liang said and got up and went out.
Mu Luo looked at her slender back and let out a long sigh of relief.
For the first time, he felt suppressed by a woman, even though she had no intention of doing so.
Mu Luo thought for a moment, if he got such a smart and transparent woman, would his future path be smoother?
But soon, as his rationality returned, he gave up this idea.
Because he is not sure that he can control Su Liang, it can even be said that he is not sure at all. Su Liang has no interest in him, and it has been very obvious from the beginning to now.
A twisted melon is not only unsweet, it may even turn friends into enemies.
Even if they are not friends now and will not be friends in the future, it is already an advantage to maintain a friendly and cooperative relationship and prevent talented people from being attracted by enemies.
Mu Luo, who wanted to understand, walked out of the room. Chang An immediately came up to meet him, secretly looked at Mu Luo's expression, and noticed that he was in a good mood, so he smiled and asked, "It seems that Miss Su agreed?"
Mu Luo snorted, "How could she agree to go with me just to calm down that pretty boy?"
After saying this, Mu Luo rolled up his sleeves and planned to join the snowman building game.
Chang'an was confused. Since Su Liang refused, why was his master so happy? Still going to build a snowman? What happened to the world? Why did he feel like there were a lot of question marks floating around his head after meeting Su Liang every day...
"Master Mu?" Bai Xiaohu's face was surprised. He knew that this was the county magistrate, but he wanted to build a snowman with him. How scary! If he turned around and told his friends, he would definitely be regarded as bragging!
Mu Luo smiled kindly, "What's your name?"
"Bai Xiaohu." Bai Xiaohu's face tightened.
"Oh, this is a tiger." Mu Luo looked at the snowman Nian Jincheng and Bai Xiaohu were building with a very understanding look.
Bai Xiaohu was a little confused. Should he correct the county magistrate? What if the magistrate was unhappy?
The pillar opposite said with a smile, "That uncle is so stupid, he doesn't even know a wild boar!"
Mu Luo:......
Changan tilted his head, trying hard to hold back his laughter...
Nian Jin became the one to break the awkward atmosphere and asked, "Have you ever seen a wild boar?"
Mu Luo glanced at Nian Jincheng coolly, "No. Go and catch one now."
Bai Xiaohu plucked up the courage and said, "It's too cold. The wild boars are hiding and they can't be caught! Sister Su Liang and I went up the mountain and caught a huge wild boar. We sold it for a lot of money!"
Just as Mu Luo was about to ask about the details of the wild boar capture, he heard Yan Shiba shout, "Xiao Liang'er, come here!"
Mu Luo knew that there was Su Jiujiu, but he didn't know where he came from.
Su Liang stood up and went over, and heard Yan Shiba say, "Take me out, I want some air."
Su Liang didn't move, "I'll give you a chance to say it again."
Yan Shiba rolled his eyes and said in a sweet voice, "Sister Liang, I'm so bored. I really want to go out for some air, but my leg is injured and I can't walk on my own. Why don't you hug me? I beg you."
Already..."
Su Liang had goosebumps all over her body, "Forget it, you should just speak human language."
She first moved the deck chair that Su Dakuan gave to Yan Shiba under the eaves, and then took Yan Shiba out with the quilt.
Mu Luo turned around and Yan Shiba gave him a wink.
Mu Luo had a strange look on his face, thinking that Su Liang's sister was such a casual woman, it was really speechless.
One day in the future, Mu Luo saw Yan Shiba's strength and learned her true identity. He felt his face was swollen. This is another story.
Su Liang made lunch, Ning Jing lit the fire, and finally the main people building snowmen on both sides became Mu Luo and Chang'an master and servant Du Nian Jincheng.
By the time Su Liang finished cooking, the snowman was also finished.
A big wild boar.
A fine horse.
Bai Xiaohu and Zhuzi were very satisfied. They ran around their snowman and cheered, extremely excited.
Mu Luo chuckled and said, "I have seen a wild boar."
Chang'an thought that he was lucky that his master was in a good mood today and would not let him go up the mountain to hunt wild boars on a whim.
Nian Jincheng, who started building a wild boar snowman, finally took over from Ningjing and finished building a horse.
This was a pleasure he had never enjoyed since he was a child. The cold snow seemed to have warmth, which warmed his heart.
In the kitchen, Ning Jing asked in a low voice, "Why are you inviting someone to dinner?"
Su Liang hummed, "Isn't it just to keep your friend?"
At the same time, in the yard, Chang An thought they had to leave, but Mu Luo said with a smile on his face, "Miss Su invited me to dinner today."
Chang'an said that the sun has really come out to the west, and the robber Su who specializes in raiding his master has changed her gender?
"General Nian, please stay with us." Mu Luo's tone sounded as if Nian Jincheng had taken advantage of him, "I'll tell Miss Su."
Nian Jincheng nodded, "Thank you so much, Master Mu. It's better to be respectful than to obey." In fact, he didn't even know what Mu Luo asked him to do.
Mu Luo gave up his original plan and did not explain to Nian Jincheng that the matter was over. He only said that he would make preparations and leave for Beijing the day after.
Aunt Bai came to look for her grandson to go home for dinner, but she saw that Bai Xiaohu and Zhu Zhu had already gone to Su Liang's dinner table and were eating happily. The magistrate of Bei'an County was sitting next to them.
Su Liang knew that Aunt Bai would come, so she specially left a large bowl of pork ribs for her to take back.
Aunt Bai knew Su Liang's temperament, so she thought she would tell Old Man Bai when she got back and ask him to bake some dried sweet potatoes for Su Liang and Ningjing to eat. It was delicious but very troublesome, and it was rarely made at home before.
After dinner, Ningjing packed up the dishes and went to the kitchen. With Su Liang's permission, the two children went to ask their friends in the village to see the snowman they had built.
Su Bai, Li Zheng, learned yesterday that Su Liang and Ning Jing were back. They didn't come because of heavy snow. Now they were coming over after dinner. They saw a carriage parked outside and there were guests at home. He wanted to go to Bai's house first, but was stopped by Su Liang.
See him through the window and ask him to come in.
"Then let's say goodbye." Mu Luo stood up.
"Go slowly without seeing me off." Su Liang said.
When he reached the door, Mu Luo suddenly stopped and glanced at Chang An and Nian Jincheng.
The two of them understood and went out first.
Mu Luo smiled slightly at Su Liang, "I came today because I really didn't think twice about it. I couldn't talk about that matter in the first place. My father has not yet decided what to do. However, given the cooperative relationship between you and me, I can tell you something.
The mastermind is not King Beijing."
Su Liang nodded, "Thank you."
"However, we still don't know what the final outcome will be." Mu Luo said another very suggestive statement.
Su Liang understood that the reason why the results of the iron ore smuggling case cannot be made public for the time being is because the factual results may not be completely consistent with the results that the emperor wants.
The safety of the Beijing Palace does not depend on the evidence in Mu Luo's hands, but on the thoughts of the person on the throne.
Mu Luo took Chang An away and said that the contract he had signed with Su Liang would be ready as soon as possible as long as he arrived in Beijing safely and looked forward to meeting him in the capital next year.
Nian Jincheng followed silently. Although he actually had many things to say to Ning Jing and Su Liang, it was a pity that he didn't have the chance.
"Uncle Bai, sit down first, I'm going to wash my hands." Su Liang smiled and greeted Su Bai to come in, and poured him a cup of hot tea.
Subai quickly said, "Hey, go ahead and don't be polite to me!"
Su Liang entered the kitchen and Ning Jing was washing dishes.
"Mu Luo said, it's not the King of Beijing." Su Liang came to share the news with Ning Jing.
"It's a good thing." Ning Jing said. From the perspective of Su Liang treating Xing Yusheng as a friend.
Su Liang nodded, "It's a good thing. At least the Beijing Prince's Palace still has a chance to survive." If the mastermind of the iron ore smuggling is really the Beijing Prince, it will be doomed.
"If you want to live, you have to be willing to give up." Ning Jing said.
Su Liang was stunned for a moment, "Are you saying that it would be best for King Beijing to ask himself to reduce the vassal status, return the fiefdom, and show his loyalty to the court?"
"The emperor also doesn't want anyone to criticize him for killing all the heroes." Ning Jing said.
There are now three vassal kings with fiefdoms, all of whom have contributed to the founding of the country. The fiefdoms are in the north, west and south.
Cutting down vassals is not necessarily a bad thing, but taking this step too hastily can easily lead to civil strife.
In fact, there were four kings with different surnames to be canonized at the beginning, including one from the Qin family. However, the Qin family asked to stay in the capital, gave up the throne, and was granted the title of Duke.
"It just depends on whether King Beijing can figure it out." Su Liang sighed, "I want to send a letter to Xing Yusheng, and he must be very uneasy at this time. Even if King Beijing chooses the wrong path, if the emperor just gets rid of Xing Yusheng by the way,
If so, maybe Xing Yusheng has a chance to save his grandmother."
"Mu Luo has fallen in love with you?" Ning Jing suddenly changed the subject without warning. Although it was a question, it had an affirmative meaning.
Su Liang shrugged, "He just lost his head for a moment. After all, he and the second prince are enemies, so we can cooperate for the time being. I don't like pig teammates, and I hope he wakes up a little bit."