Both worlds are like dreams

This is probably the reason why Shen Congfeng stopped here today. Now that Chen Jin is dead, all the clues are gone.

That's why Murilan looked so depressed and annoyed.

"We encountered an assassination attempt on our way to escort him back to the city. The enemy was aggressive and reckless. Not only did they kill Chen Jin, they also didn't intend to let me and the prince of Jingguo go."

"Your Highness is frightened."

"Thank you General Shen for your concern. I am lucky. Although Chen Jin is dead, I will not give up the pursuit of the killer."

Shen Congfeng turned and left, "Then I wish your highness good luck."

The people who were surrounding them soon dispersed. Mo Ruilin and Wei Yunzhou looked at each other. Their previous anger and frustration disappeared in an instant, and both of them had ambiguous expressions.

"Brother Wei, I'm going to go see the emperor first. I'll leave the rest to you."

"I'll take you to the palace gate." After Wei Yunzhou said this, he rode away first.

Mo Ruilin smiled and quickly followed. He knew that Wei Yunzhou was worried about his safety.

When he entered the palace, it was already morning court. He supported himself and briefly reported the details of the case to Emperor Ling. Upon hearing that Chen Jin was dead, Emperor Ling was disappointed, but some people were very happy.

Seeing that he looked pale, Emperor Ling did not press for details but retired from court early and left him there to seek treatment from the imperial physician.

As for what they said afterwards, no one knows.

Mo Ruilin was worried about Gu Qinglan's safety, so after leaving the palace, he went to Jinxiu Tower with Wei Yunzhou.

Gu Qinglan was treated by Dongfang Cong and Lin Yu. He was no longer in serious condition, but he had lost too much blood, so he was still unconscious.

Lin Yu also treated Mo Ruilin's wound and completely cured him of the poison.

Afterwards, only Wei Yunzhou and Mo Ruilin were left in the room.

Su Linjin also rushed back in a moment. He did not enter the city with them at that time.

"How?" Wei Yunzhou asked.

Su Linjin smiled and said, "Don't worry."

Mo Ruilin raised his glass and said sincerely: "Thanks to you for arriving in time, otherwise Qinglan and I might not be able to return here."

Wei Yunzhou glanced at his wine glass and said, "Don't seek death if you are injured."

"Just a drink, a token of my gratitude." Mo Ruilin said with a smile. "Brother Wei, you've been caring about me more and more recently."

Wei Yunzhou rolled his eyes and didn't respond.

"Just now in the palace, I have told my father all the details of the counterfeit currency case. This time Shen Congfeng's minions in the Ministry of Revenue have been almost eliminated, and our trip is not in vain."

Wei Yunzhou said: "Chen Jin has been convicted, and all his properties will be confiscated and controlled by the Ministry of Revenue. Now that the Minister of Revenue has also been questioned, the new candidate is crucial. This person must be yours."

"There are very few people I can recommend."

Su Linjin interrupted immediately, "It's not convenient for me, an outsider, to know about your national affairs. How about I stay away from them?"

"Mr. Su, you are too polite," Mo Ruilin said with a smile, "These things are no longer a secret in Beiling. And what I am going to say next is related to Xue Huang."

Wei Yunzhou asked, "Does your father know?"

Mo Ruilin nodded, "This matter can no longer be concealed. And the Dongchu delegation will be here soon. For now, we can only find a way to force Mo Yunchen to release him."

Wei Yunzhou picked up the wine glass and said, "Use what he wants as a bargaining chip."

"I'm afraid it's not enough," Mo Ruilin said with a worried look on his face. "They knew that Xue Huang was the princess of Dong Chu, but they still dared to drug her. I'm worried that with Mo Yunchen's personality, he might not be willing to let Xue Huang go."

Su Linjin spoke up, "The one who drugged Snow Phoenix was his half-brother who had a grudge against him. He was also the one who snatched Snow Phoenix from Mo Yunchen, but now it is Mo Yunchen who controls Snow Phoenix. There must be something else involved."

"That's exactly what I'm worried about. There are too many forces involved behind Xue Huang, and Mo Yunchen is reluctant to give up."

Su Linjin thought about it and said, "Then let's increase the stakes."

"What does Mr. Su mean?"

"Only when you are at the top can you be admired by others. If her current value is not enough, then continue to increase her bargaining chips. Mo Yunchen may not care, but others may not."

Wei Yunzhou glanced at Su Linjin and said indifferently: "We need to rely on Dongchu's position."

"You mean the Dongchu envoys should come forward to put pressure on the Beiling court?"

"good."

"What reason can you give?" Mo Yunchen asked with a frown. "We still don't know the purpose of Dong Chu's mission this time."

Su Linjin smiled and said, "I think they have no ill intentions and will definitely help."

"I hope so." Murilan smiled.

"Excuse me," Su Linjin said curiously, "You care about Xue Huang so much, do you care about her very much?"

Mo Ruilin didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "I have always treated her as a younger sister, and my concern for her is also out of friendship."

"After all, she is the princess of Dongchu. Besides, she is the descendant of Guigu. You won't suffer any loss if you marry her."

Wei Yunzhou looked at him helplessly, "Did you lose your brain?"

Su Linjin: "..."

Mo Ruilin smiled and said, "Mr. Su, please stop joking. Xuehuang and Qinglan love each other and have already decided to spend their lives together. Besides, I only have a brother-sister relationship with Xuehuang, nothing else."

Su Linjin raised his eyebrows. He really didn't expect that Mo Ruilin had never thought about Xue Huang. With Xue Huang's appearance and status, when she was in Dongchu, there were many people pursuing her, including princes and nobles. Unexpectedly, in Beiling, there was only one Gu Qinglan who was devoted to her.

It must be that girl was too fierce and scared everyone away.

"In that case," he looked at Wei Yunzhou, "Brother, after we rescue her, why don't we take charge of proposing marriage for her? Doesn't she like Master Gu? I think they are a good match."

Wei Yunzhou remained silent.

"What's with that expression on your face?" Su Linjin raised his eyebrows. Could it be that he supports the senior brother more?

Mo Ruilin said, "Mr. Su, you don't know that Brother Wei and I both hope that Xue Huang and Qing Lan can be together, but my father wants to grant a marriage between Qing Lan and my sister. The matter is still at a stalemate and there is no result."

"why?"

"This involves various forces in the court, and the situation is somewhat complicated, so Father is also in a difficult situation."

"Since this is an internal matter of the Beiling court, I can't say much."

"It's okay," Mo Ruilin said with a smile, "Mr. Su saved my life, and he is also a fellow disciple of Brother Wei and Xue Huang, so there is no need to be shy about this little thing."

Su Linjin picked up the wine glass with a strange smile, "Your Highness treated me with sincerity, which made me seem a little insincere. How shameful!"

Mo Ruilin looked puzzled, "Why did Mr. Su say that?"

"I did have an important matter to come to Beiling this time, but I have something to hide. I hope Your Highness will not be offended."

"This is a private matter, sir. Why is it surprising?"

"To be honest, I am..."

……

After Xue Huang was brought back, she remained in deep sleep.

It seemed that she was fighting one against four and ended up in a draw with Gu Qinglan and the others, but in fact she still suffered internal injuries. She just didn't know it because she had no sense of pain at the time.

After Mo Yunchen brought her back, he first gave her some medicine, and then pressed her sleeping point, making her fall into a deep sleep.

He himself handled some official business nearby. Although the counterfeit currency case did not involve him, he was not so idle.

At night, he untied Xue Huang's acupoints.

Xue Huang also opened her eyes. Looking at her still lifeless eyes, he couldn't tell whether he was disappointed or relieved.

The art of becoming a medicine man had been lost for a long time, and even he didn't know the solution, but there were records in those incomplete materials that even if a person became a medicine man, he might regain his sanity due to external stimulation.

Maybe it was an object, maybe it was a familiar scene, or maybe it was someone, but she was obviously hesitant because of Gu Qinglan today.

But now it seems that she still hasn't regained her sanity.

Mo Yunchen led her to the table to eat. Looking at her puppet-like movements, he tentatively said, "You stabbed Gu Qinglan today. I heard that he hasn't woken up yet." After saying that, he carefully observed Xue Huang's reaction, but there was no sign of anything unusual on her face. She was still so empty and numb.

Xue Huang finished the food in front of her and put down her chopsticks.

Mo Yunchen pushed another bowl of medicine in front of her, and she drank it without hesitation.

He thought of the way she had been drinking medicine before, with her face always wrinkled, which looked both pitiful and cute.

Now she had no expression at all, and whatever he said was what she meant.

Mo Yunchen got up and took her out to the yard.

On autumn nights, the starry sky is still brilliant.

He looked at Xue Huang's face. Her eyes used to be brighter than the stars, as if the starry sky and the sea were contained in her eyes, but now her eyes were dull and lifeless.

At this moment, Mo Yunchen was silent for a long time.