The delicate cannon fodder is stunning, saving the male supporting role but getting teased instead

Upon hearing this, the servants in the courtyard pleaded for mercy, hoping Mu Yunzhou would show some leniency. However, Mu Yunzhou had made up his mind and ignored them. He settled Imperial Physician Zhang, found someone to protect Wenrou, and then went to the palace to seek an audience with the emperor.

Seeing Mu Yunzhou coming, Situ Wei smiled and said, "I heard that for the sake of a concubine, not only did you not come to court, but you also dragged away the old imperial physician in the court. Even if you did it to dispel a rumor, it was too much." Mu Yunzhou used to be the study companion of the current emperor Situ Wei, and the two had a good relationship. Therefore, Situ Wei was not angry about Mu Yunzhou's antics today, but teased him instead.

Mu Yunzhou frowned, bowed, and said solemnly: "She is not a concubine, but my beloved woman. I will marry her in the future."

Situ Wei's teeth ached when he heard this. He had never thought that his friend would have such a day. He waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright. If you are here to apologize for what happened today, I have already forgiven you. Go back and be with your beloved woman. Don't be an eyesore here."

Mu Yunzhou shook his head and said, "Besides apologizing for my crime today, I have three requests for your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Situ Wei asked curiously, "You're so shameless, asking for three things at once. Tell me, what do you want me to do for you?"

Mu Yunzhou bowed and said solemnly, "I beg Your Majesty to do me three favors. The first is to allow me to return to the border for garrison duty. The second is to seek justice for me. Concubine Mu in Your Majesty's palace was ruthless and whipped my beloved. She is still unconscious."

Situ Wei waited for a long time, but the third thing didn't come, so he asked, "What about the third thing?"

Mu Yunzhou lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to rush. Let's discuss the first two items first."

Situ Wei wasn't angry, but said, "I agree to the first one. The second one is obviously your family affair, how can I intervene?"

"I have already reported this to the government and the clan office, and have had Mu Wanying expelled from the Mu family. This is no longer my family affair."

Situ Wei was stunned. He hadn't expected Mu Yunzhou to go to such lengths for that woman. He had heard that Mu Wanying was the daughter of General Mu's good friend. Situ Wei had married Mu Wanying to win over Mu Yunzhou. Now that Mu Wanying was no longer a member of the Mu family, he naturally wouldn't defend her. So, he said, "You decide."

Hatred flashed through Mu Yunzhou's heart. Just like he promised Wenrou, he wanted Mu Wanying to be unable to live or die. So he said, "I will give her back in her own way. I want Mu Wanying to be whipped and dying with no one to heal her." When he said the last part, Mu Yunzhou thought of Wenrou and couldn't help but tears up in his eyes. If he hadn't gone to see Wenrou in the morning, would she have left him now?

Mu Yunzhou paused, then said carefully: "In addition, I dare to say that Mu Wanying is vicious and cruel, and is not worthy of staying by Your Majesty's side. I dare to suggest that the emperor banish him to the cold palace." It stands to reason that a minister should not interfere in the emperor's harem, but when he thought that Mu Wanying would still be able to sit in the palace in the future, and might even use this identity to find ways to retaliate against Wenrou, Mu Yunzhou couldn't sleep or eat.

Situ Wei didn't expect the usually gentle Mu Yunzhou to be so cruel, but instead of getting angry, he smiled and said, "I was saying, how could you, a general, be so gentle in the past? This is right. This is my General Dingyuan! I agree. You said the third one, right?"

Mu Yunzhou quickly knelt in thanks, but did not stand up. Instead, he continued to tell the third thing: "The third thing, I beg Your Majesty for mercy. Wenrou in my mansion is the daughter of Wen Yun of the Jiangnan Wen family. She came to my mansion. Wenrou is so talented that I can't help but fall in love with her. I beg Your Majesty to show some mercy and grant the Wen family some grace."

After hearing this, Situ Wei put away his smile and looked at Mu Yunzhou coldly: "Mu Yunzhou, I treat you well out of kindness. But you should not take advantage of your favor and become arrogant. If you leave now, I will pretend that I never said this."

Mu Yunzhou buried his head deeply in the ground and said, "The Wen family is now in decline. Even if we release them, they will not pose any threat to Your Majesty. I will live in the borderland with Wen Rou and will not let the Wen family do anything to harm Your Majesty." Mu Yunzhou knew what Situ Wei was worried about and said quickly.

"Aren't you afraid that I will just kill that woman named Wenrou, and then all the problems will be solved?" Situ Wei said, not seeming to be joking.

Mu Yunzhou suddenly looked up at Situ Wei, and after a long moment, he said, "If she dies, I won't live either." Mu Yunzhou hadn't actually realized how deeply he loved Wen Rou. When Situ Wei said he wanted to kill Wen Rou, his first reaction was to kill Situ Wei directly.

Mu Yunzhou's initial love for Wenrou was vague and unclear, like seeing flowers in the fog. But Shangguan's appearance made him realize that he wanted Wenrou to stay by his side forever, with only her in his eyes and heart. Later, Wenrou was hurt, which brought him great panic. He couldn't imagine what he would do if Wenrou left him. And at this time, he also realized that love is not just a moment of heartbeat, but also a determination to protect.

Situ Wei looked at Mu Yunzhou for a long time before saying, "It's not impossible for me to agree to your request. You know what I want." The Mu family has been in the military for generations, and the tiger talisman has always been in the hands of the Mu family. After Situ Wei ascended the throne, the thing he wanted to do most was to take back the tiger talisman.

Mu Yunzhou looked up, thought for a long time, then leaned over and said: "If Your Majesty is willing to give the Wen family a favor, I am willing to offer the tiger talisman with both hands!" The Mu family's tiger talisman will have to be handed over sooner or later, so it is better to exchange it for a favor, which can also save Wenrou's family and let her feel at ease.

Upon hearing this, Situ Wei turned the ring on his finger and said, "Okay. Whatever favor you want, just tell me and I will write it." After getting the tiger talisman, his throne became more stable. Whatever Mu Yunzhou wanted, Situ Wei would give it to him.

Mu Yunzhou breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. His goal today was achieved.

"Look, what did I say? What do you mean by a pampered concubine? Even if I beat that Wenrou to death, Mu Yunzhou wouldn't do anything to me. She's just a toy. But if she's an eyesore, I won't let her have it easy." Mu Wanying leaned back on the chaise longue, letting her maid apply nail polish while boasting proudly. In reality, she knew that Mu Yunzhou's kindness to her was the foundation of her survival in the palace. She wanted everyone to know that her brother was the General Dingyuan, and anyone who wanted to provoke her would have to think twice.

As she was speaking, the eunuch beside her hurried in, panting and saying, "Your Majesty, someone is coming from the Emperor's side. It seems he wants to read the imperial edict. Please come over quickly!"

Mu Wanying's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she said happily, "My brother must have felt sorry for me and asked for mercy from the emperor! Is he going to promote me?"

"My queen, please go over quickly, the eunuch is waiting." The eunuch who reported the news did not know what the imperial edict was, so he urged hurriedly.