Both worlds are like dreams

"Died of illness?" Xue Huang raised an eyebrow.

"That's right!" said Mo Ruilin. "Father sent the best doctors in the palace to treat him, but they were powerless."

"So careless?" Xue Huang frowned, feeling that this matter was more complicated than before.

"This happened a long time ago. I was still in the cold palace at the time, and I only heard about it." Mo Ruilin said. "But according to my father, he had doubts, but the doctor's diagnosis was fine, so he didn't investigate further. This time, my father called me back after my third brother left. He wanted me to investigate the matter secretly. Obviously, he didn't want my third brother and his gang to know about it."

Wei Yunzhou concluded indifferently, "Since you don't want this matter to be made public, I can only explain one thing."

Mo Ruilin sighed and said with a bitter face, "He suspected that this matter was related to Shen Congfeng. However, there were no clues left at that time, and Shen Congfeng held the military power, so the emperor could only suppress this matter."

"Then sending you to investigate such an old case at this time won't put you in danger?" Xue Huang raised an eyebrow. How could a father betray his son like this?

"My father is in a very difficult situation. He must have had my third brother's men around him. They must know that my father called me back today. I'm afraid it's not difficult to guess that it's because of the truth that happened back then."

"It's not that simple." Wei Yunzhou said with certainty, "If you can really prove that what happened back then was related to Shen Congfeng, will you reveal the truth in the court?"

Mo Ruilin remained silent, turning the teacup in his hand. The tea inside had long gone cold. It was obvious that he was in a very confused mood at this moment. If the theft of the relief money was really planned by Shen Congfeng, how would it end? Reveal the truth? But the consequences of doing so were unpredictable.

Xue Huang understood his dilemma. If Shen Congfeng was really punished, and if he was pushed into a corner and committed treason or something, wouldn't Beiling be in chaos?

"Then why did the emperor ask you to investigate?" Xue Huang expressed her doubts, "How could he not have thought of the consequences of what happened back then?"

"Shen Congfeng has been in power for many years, and it is not easy for the emperor to tolerate it until now. He also wants to rectify the government, and this move may also be to trim Shen Congfeng's minions."

Gu Qinglan said, "But it has been nineteen years since this happened. The generals who participated in escorting the disaster relief silver are no longer alive. I am afraid this matter will be full of difficulties."

\"Everything depends on human efforts. Even if there is no way to prove that the theft of the disaster relief silver was planned by Shen Congfeng, as long as we can remove some of his influence in the court, it will be enough for my father.\" Mo Ruilin made up his mind and his expression became firm. "We must not let their power continue to expand, otherwise they will continue to encroach on Beiling's territory until it is completely swallowed up. That will be the biggest disaster for our dynasty."

If the royal power is completely controlled by them, there will be lawlessness in this country. The common people, all living beings, are nothing but ants in their eyes. If the power of these people with ulterior motives is not restricted, how many innocent people will suffer?

Wei Yunzhou asked, "What do you want to do?"

Mo Ruilin put down the teacup and said, "I will set out for Guyan County with my third brother tomorrow morning. I would like to ask Brother Wei for help."

"Speak." Wei Yunzhou said briefly.

"Brother Wei, please come with me and go deep into Guyan County to investigate the theft of the disaster relief silver. Only Brother Wei can do this kind of long-ago news."

"Okay." Wei Yunzhou didn't hesitate.

Mo Ruilin was touched, "Brother Wei, I find that you are becoming more and more humane."

Wei Yunzhou glanced at him coldly, signaling him to be serious.

Mo Ruilin quickly sat up straight and looked at Gu Qinglan, "Qinglan, you are now a Hanlin scholar and have access to many imperial books and files. You can secretly investigate what happened back then."

Gu Qinglan nodded, "This is a serious matter, I will do my best."

"Then what can I do?" Xue Huang asked.

"You just stay here." Mo Ruilin smiled.

"Second Uncle is going to investigate what happened in Guyan County back then. If we are not with you, what should we do if you are in danger?" Xue Huang frowned, "How about I go with you?"

Without waiting for Mo Ruilin to speak, Wei Yunzhou said: "I am enough, you stay."

"With Brother Wei here, I'll be fine. Besides, we have helpers." Mo Ruilin said with a smile.

Xue Huang looked suddenly enlightened, "I understand." He should be referring to Xu Yao and the others. The intelligence network established by his men is also quite powerful. It will be much easier to investigate what happened back then with them together. In this way, Wei Yunzhou can also split himself to protect Mo Ruilin.

"And you have something very important to do here," Mo Ruilin smiled meaningfully, "Qinglan must face many difficulties in investigating what happened back then, so I need your help at this time."

"No problem." Xue Huang said. "If anyone dares to block my way, I will beat him until his own mother can't recognize him. After all, using the brain is not suitable for me."

Wei Yunzhou gave her a cold look and said, "Brain? Do you have one?"

"Second Uncle!" Xue Huang frowned and looked at him angrily, "If you are mean to me again, I will complain to your master."

Wei Yunzhou's eyes twitched. He wanted to complain to his master. After so many years, he couldn't remember other rules of Guigu, but he remembered to fight first when something happened.

Mo Ruilin hurriedly tried to smooth things over, "Brother Wei meant that we should keep a low profile this time. After all, my father's order to me was to conduct a secret investigation."

"Oh, that's right!" Xue Huang reacted and smiled awkwardly, "Sorry, I was just excited!"

"However, if Qinglan is in danger, you can still beat him so hard that even his own mother won't be able to recognize him." Mo Ruilin said with a smile.

Xue Huang nodded, "Don't worry."

At this time, Mo Xingyue came up to Mo Ruilin and said, "Brother, do you have any tasks for me?"

"Of course not!" Mo Ruilin refused.

"It's not fair!" Mo Xingyue immediately started to act like a spoiled brat, "Brother, I want to help too!"

"Don't mess around!" Mo Ruilin suddenly felt a headache, "Just don't make things worse."

"I don't care!" Mo Xingyue dragged him back and forth, making him dizzy. "I'm your sister and a member of the Mo family. I have an obligation to help you and father share the burden."

"Xingyue!" Mo Ruilin advised. "If you don't obey me, I will let my father put you in solitary confinement."

Mo Xingyue's pretty face suddenly turned red, and she was very angry, "How dare you?!"

Mo Ruilin's face also sank, and his attitude was very firm, "You just stay in the palace honestly and don't run around, otherwise I will definitely ask my father to issue an order to forbid you to leave the palace."

Mo Xingyue knew that he was angry and there was no room for change. She suddenly felt wronged, glared at him angrily, turned around and ran out.

"Fifth brother..." Xue Huang looked at him worriedly.

"Don't worry about her." Mo Ruilin frowned slightly, "Just wait until she thinks it through."

"I'd better go see her." Xue Huang stood up and chased after her.