Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 179

As she said this, Shen Lingjun saw an unprecedented hatred flash in Mo Zhonggui's eyes.

The intensity of that hatred was like a raging fire, capable of destroying everything in its path.

Shen Lingjun was secretly alarmed.

Why does Mo Chonggui hate Xi Qi so much?

Shen Wei was also taken aback by Mo Zhonggui's tone and didn't know what to say for a moment.

After hearing what Mo Zhonggui said, Shen Wei carefully recalled the past and realized that Mo Zhonggui's actions were indeed consistent with this statement.

As a eunuch, Mo Chonggui interfered in military and political affairs, and almost all of his decisions were beneficial to the Northern Yi army.

He was tyrannical and ruthless, confiscating the property of numerous corrupt officials in the capital and other regions. Most of the spoils went to the military, supporting the Northern Yi army's years-long war against the Western Qi. He proposed to the emperor a large-scale conscription in Northern Yi, while simultaneously reducing taxes, improving soldiers' treatment, and providing various benefits and rewards, to the point that young men even volunteered to join the army...

In recent years, the Northern Yi army has been able to rapidly expand its size and win more battles than it loses against the Western Qi, and Mo Chonggui has played a significant role in this.

The reason why Shen Wei and Mo Zhonggui had never had a direct conflict before was precisely because of this.

Mo Zhonggui's gaze softened, and she regained her previous composed demeanor.

"Marshal Shen has led his army in a bitter battle against Western Qi for many years. I believe this is also Marshal Shen's long-cherished wish, so we share a common goal. Currently, the Shen family is indeed powerless and without influence, but Marshal Shen is a brilliant strategist with rich experience, making him the most likely general to defeat Western Qi. Furthermore, there are 150,000 Shen family soldiers, whom Marshal Shen personally trained and who are utterly loyal to you. As long as you are exonerated, reinstated, and the Chu family is no longer interfering, and with me on your side, I believe you will definitely be able to destroy Western Qi."

Shen Wei remained silent for a long time, as if he was carefully considering the matter.

Mo Chonggui smiled and said, "Marshal Shen, I have sincerely expressed my sincerity to you. I do not require you to give an answer now. You can think about it carefully."

As he spoke, he stood up.

Seeing that he was about to leave, Shen Lingjun subconsciously got up as well, thinking of seeing him out.

Once outside, the sky was already beginning to lighten, and a thin layer of morning mist enveloped the surroundings. The fire at Qianzhang Hall had been completely extinguished, and fine ash floated in the air.

Mo Zhonggui's face appeared somewhat unreal in the cold and hazy mist.

Shen Lingjun bowed deeply to him again to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Chief Eunuch Mo, for saving my father and brothers. You also saved our family's lives last night."

Mo Zhonggui looked at her and said, "During this time, I will send more guards to be stationed at the Shen residence to ensure your safety."

Shen Lingjun said awkwardly, "My father hasn't agreed to your request yet..."

Mo Zhonggui smiled: "Your father is the God of War of Bei Yi, a pillar of the nation, and also a great enemy of Xi Qi. Your elder brother is his successor. Whether your father agrees or not, I will not let them die at the hands of the Chu family."

Shen Lingjun is now certain that regardless of whether Mo Zhonggui is sincere or not, he is indeed on the same side as them and needs the Shen family.

Shen Lingjun suddenly had an impulse.

What would happen if Mo Zhonggui were told that the Western Qi and Northern Yi would go to war this winter?

She didn't dare tell her father and brothers about it yet, because they were no longer generals and couldn't do anything about it. Knowing would only make them more anxious and worried.

But Mo Zhonggui can do many things.