Heartstrings Resonance: The Beloved Princess of the Female Power

Li Huayin's sweet and melodious voice rang out from inside the room: "Come in." Mu Yunxi pushed open the door and just as she stepped into the room, she heard Li Huayin say with a hint of arrogance: "I've already thought about it. If you hadn't called my name, I would never have let you in."

Mu Yunxi's face lit up with a brilliant smile, revealing her eight neat, white teeth. "Luckily, I was smart and anticipated this, otherwise I would have been turned away. Let's go to the inner room. I have something I want to ask you." As she spoke, she took Li Huayin's hand and walked towards the inner room.

After sending all the servants away, Li Huayin fixed her gaze on Mu Yunxi's brilliant smile. A hint of amusement flashed in her eyes, and she couldn't help but chuckle and said, "I didn't expect you to be so boastful. I thought you were a 'serious person'."

After hearing this, Mu Yunxi smiled nonchalantly and said, "Why should friends be so reserved? Isn't it boring? It also makes people feel uncomfortable. In my previous life, I was always too tense. In this life, I want to live more freely and not be bound by any constraints."

Upon hearing this, Li Huayin became curious and asked, "Why do you do this?"

Mu Yunxi replied nonchalantly, "My parents have always favored boys, so I haven't had a happy life since I was little. But this life is completely different. The original owner's parents loved her very much. I was lucky enough to get her."

Li Huayin was stunned at first, then understood what Mu Yunxi meant by "picking up a bargain." She softly replied, "Oh!" However, she didn't know how to respond. Although her father had many children, his love for her had never diminished. In contrast, Mu Yunxi was the exact opposite.

"Tell me about my father! Who is targeting him?" Mu Yunxi asked.

Li Huayin thought for a moment and said, "I helped investigate. It's the Liu family in the capital. Because they couldn't win over your father, they knew you and your daughter were visiting relatives in Qingzhou, so they wanted to attack you. They captured you and forced your father to side with them."

Mu Yunxi looked puzzled. "The Liu family? Why? My father hasn't expressed support for anyone. Besides... my father is an official assigned abroad. He shouldn't be able to influence the conflict in Kyoto, right?"

Li Huayin explained, "The Liu family is the maternal family of the wife of the Duke of Qi. The current Consort Shu is from the Duke of Qi's mansion. She has a son and a daughter: the third prince, Li Huacheng, who is now thirteen years old; and the seventh princess, Li Huaman, who is eleven years old."

"You mean... the Third Prince wants to win over my father? And since my father doesn't want to, he attacks my mother and me? He wants to capture us and me to threaten my father? But... why?" Mu Yunxi carefully recalled her original body's memories but could not find anything related to this matter.

Mu Yunxi looked at Li Huayin with some confusion, trying to find the answer from his expression and tone.

Li Huayin sighed softly and explained, "Although your father was only an official stationed outside the capital, he held a certain amount of power and resources. The Third Prince wanted to fight for the throne and needed the support of more people. If he could win over an official like your father, it would undoubtedly be a boost for him. However, when they found that they couldn't win him over, they resorted to extreme measures to threaten your father and force him to change his position. As for why they chose your mother and you as targets, it might be because they thought that doing so would make it easier to control the situation and put your father in trouble."

Mu Yunxi pondered this, realizing that the political struggles of this world were far more complex and cruel than she had imagined. She and her family had unfortunately become victims of this struggle. Thinking of this, she clenched her fists, determined to protect herself and those around her, and to prevent such a thing from happening again.

He did not interrupt Li Huayin and continued to listen attentively.

Li Huayin had a mocking smile on his lips, sneered, and said in a tone full of sarcasm: "Because they are going to deal with 'us'! The land of Shuanglin Prefecture is almost all under the influence of the Jin family. The wife of Shen Cong, the governor of Shuanglin Prefecture, is my cousin Jin Li. They are trying to win over your father to fight against the Jin family. Although the Jin family is a royalist, they are related to us by blood. The grandparents in Kyoto are on high alert against them, making it impossible for them to find a breakthrough, so they want to look for opportunities from the 'outside': and where Shen Cong is is the breakthrough they want. Once they make a move, it will cause a chain reaction; as long as a gap is opened with Shen Cong, father will no longer trust the Jin family. Regardless of whether Shen Cong is framed or not, as long as he does anything inappropriate, father will think it is the instruction of the Jin family. After all, the second prince is also the great-grandson of the Jin family. Which prince does not want to fight for power?..." At this point, Li Huayin's eyes gradually became deep.

Li Huayin picked up the teacup and drank a sip of tea to moisten her throat. Then she looked at Mu Yunxi and asked softly, "You haven't seen the map of Zhao Kingdom, have you?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Yunxi shook her head and replied, "No!" She searched her original body's memories, confirming that she had indeed never seen a map of Zhao State. She then added, "My father only gave me a rough idea of some places, but he wasn't clear on the specific details or locations. As for a map... he did have one, but he said it was a gift from His Majesty, so he wouldn't let me see it." She sighed helplessly.

Li Huayin understood. "Then let me tell you why they chose your father... Youzhou is well-connected. In Zhao State, besides Kyoto, Youzhou is the fat piece of meat that those vying for power want to hold on to. It is an economic hub, because no matter whether you go by water or land, you will pass through Youzhou. Youzhou is the transit point for goods throughout Zhao State. And your father was personally promoted by the emperor because he does not belong to any faction. Therefore, your father's position is not stable.

Your father knew the reason he was thrust into this position: simply because he had no connections and didn't lean toward either side. Consequently, all factions sought to woo him to their side. However, your father knew that if he truly sided with one faction, the others would view him as an enemy. Not only would he lose his position, he might even risk his life and bring disaster upon his family. Therefore, your father maintained a neutral stance, handling every matter impartially.

"But your father's actions led some to believe he was feigning righteousness, while others believed he was secretly colluding with certain individuals. But your father remained unmoved, continuing to uphold his position and principles. "Before I died, your father had already been promoted by the Emperor to the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, a second-rank official." Li Huayin's face was filled with admiration.

"Dad is a man of modesty and modesty. I'm not surprised he's come this far," Mu Yunxi said calmly. She knew her father's character and abilities well, and wasn't surprised by his achievements.

Hua Yin smiled slightly, agreeing, "Yes, Lord Mu is indeed such a person. He is talented, upright, diligent and caring for the people. He is deeply loved by the people and is a rare good official. If those people with ulterior motives had not interfered with his career, Lord Mu would have achieved greater success, and the position of the first rank would not be out of reach."

Both men held Lord Mu in high esteem. They knew that to gain a foothold and achieve success in officialdom required unwavering conviction, exceptional talent, and a truly honest and upright character. Lord Mu had relied on these very qualities to rise to his current position. However, the officialdom was like a battlefield, treacherous, with jealousy and treacherous schemes rampant. Despite Lord Mu's upright conduct, he was not immune to manipulation. Mu Cheng's failure to successfully ascend to the fourth rank was due to a deliberate suppression of the matter.

Mu Yunxi nodded to indicate that she understood. "But since Daddy is in such a difficult situation, didn't His Majesty send some people to protect him?" Mu Yunxi asked doubtfully. She thought to herself, "If you need people, why not protect them?"

"Yes, as long as your father has no intention of being disloyal, the emperor will never let him put himself in danger." Hua Yin said.

Mu Yunxi nodded thoughtfully after hearing this. Then she asked, "What if my mother and I were captured by them this time, and my father had no choice but to do something?"

Hua Yin said earnestly, "Yun Xi, you must know that if your father were a weakling, then the emperor would not have chosen him for such an important position as the governor of Youzhou. Also... the emperor must have investigated your father and would know about your parents' friendship. If the emperor wanted to employ someone, he would not ignore you and your daughter and would definitely send someone to rescue you. Otherwise, if something happened to you and your daughter and your father was devastated, it would be difficult for the emperor to find another Lord Mu, right?"

Mu Yunxi understood the logic behind this and asked curiously, "Who is protecting Daddy?"

Hua Yin replied, "The four men who often accompanied your father were the guards sent by your father. I didn't know about this at first until I passed through Youzhou and visited him. One of them was dressed as a young official, and before I revealed my identity, he shouted 'Greetings, Princess!' When I asked him out of curiosity, he told me the whole story."

After hearing this, Mu Yunxi's worries eased considerably, but she still felt a little uneasy. After all, Mu Cheng was the emperor's man, and anything he did would be reported to the emperor. Mu Yunxi sighed, "Everything has its ups and downs!" But then she thought about Mu Cheng's character, how the emperor must be a wise ruler, and his achievements in his previous life, and she felt more at ease.

"You trust me so much? Tell me everything, even your father. Tell me everything, even your father. And... you're so concerned about my family's past life, and you know so much about it. Honestly, are you trying to win over my father?" Mu Yunxi smiled at Li Huayin, her eyes tinged with a hint of teasing and curiosity. Her lips curled up slightly, and she stared at him with a half-smile, as if waiting for an answer.