The rebels staged a rebellion and built a military training ground not far from the capital in preparation for a good opportunity. Fortunately, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince happened to stumble upon it, thus preventing a great disaster. However, on their way of retreat, the rebels accidentally broke into the Lian family's residence and were noticed. All the members of the Lian family, young and old, were massacred. It was truly heinous.
Panic spread in the capital. Under the nose of the Son of Heaven, there were actually people raising private troops, and so close by. If it hadn't been detected in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
As for the Lian family, people were making various speculations. Why did the rebels break into the Lian family's residence so coincidentally? And since they were retreating, why did they massacre all the members of the Lian family?
Some said it was because the Lian family had offended these people. Others claimed that the culprit was Lian Rui, the concubine daughter of the Lian family!
After all, previously, Lian Rui had conspired with outsiders to assassinate the Prince of Guo'an in the Bai family's residence, which had become common knowledge in the city. Perhaps this was Lian Rui's revenge!
The downfall of the Lian family made people have different thoughts and kept speculating!
At this time, in the residence of the Prince of Guo'an, Liu Rumei was sitting leisurely in the attic, her face looking a bit pale.
Heng Niang beside her looked at her with a look of disappointment, "You're so stupid! Do you have so much blood? People who don't know might think you were trying to commit suicide! If anything happened to you, how could I go on living..."
Liu Rumei sighed helplessly, "It was just an expedient measure."
She was also forced into a corner. If she had really been taken away by that maid, she didn't know where she would be now.
Heng Niang pursed her red lips, her eyes full of melancholy. She glared angrily at A Nan and said again with disappointment, "You useless thing!"
A Nan sat dejectedly beside them, looking really down. Liu Rumei couldn't bear to see him like this and couldn't help defending him, "A Nan has already done his best!"
If it hadn't been for her dragging them down, they might have reached the capital long ago.
However, A Nan shook his head, "It's my fault that I haven't learned my skills well!"
He also blamed himself for not expecting that the enemies would be waiting at the city gate. They had simply fallen into their trap.
Hearing this, Heng Niang's face looked a bit better. At least he was sensible.
Liu Rumei couldn't help shaking her head helplessly and said to the two of them, "With this delay, your business..."
She hadn't forgotten that the two of them were going to Jiangnan on business!
Heng Niang looked at A Nan, who was injured, and could only say leisurely, "I'll have to go there myself."
A Nan was now like a disabled person. There was no way he could go.
A look of apology flashed in Liu Rumei's eyes, "Heng Niang..."
"Don't say more. I didn't expect there to be such a big secret under that inn." The peace in the capital might not last long.
Just then, Sixi came in with the medicinal soup. The little girl walked up to Liu Rumei angrily, her black eyes full of accusation.
Miss Liu had left the capital without even telling her.
Liu Rumei looked at Sixi, who was looking unhappy, with a helpless look in her eyes. It was a good thing she hadn't taken Sixi with her. Otherwise, they might not have been able to come back.
Seeing Sixi like this, Heng Niang couldn't help reaching out her claws again, "The little girl has lost some weight these days. She doesn't feel as plump as before!"
Sixi puffed out her cheeks, her eyes full of grievance as she looked at Liu Rumei, "Miss Liu left me alone in the prince's residence. I thought Miss Liu didn't want me anymore."
Moreover, after Miss Liu left, the entire residence of the Prince of Guo'an was shrouded in a gloomy cloud. The prince exuded a cold aura that made people afraid to get close. Just seeing him from afar made people shiver.
In such a situation, how could she eat?
Liu Rumei felt a bit guilty for no reason and couldn't say a word for a moment.
Fortunately, Mo Liandi arrived in time to save her from the awkward situation.
Sixi and Heng Niang were both smart people and they both excused themselves. Heng Niang quickly left the capital and headed for Jiangnan, while A Nan stayed in the residence of the Prince of Guo'an without any hesitation.
Mo Liandi skillfully hugged the girl in his arms. Looking at the hideous wound on her fair arm, he couldn't help sighing sadly. Only she could come up with such a plan that would hurt herself to strike back.
Holding the beauty in his arms, Mo Liandi felt extremely at ease.
However, Liu Rumei was in a complete mess. Thinking of what he had said yesterday, her mind was in turmoil.
"Have they found the owner of that underground military training ground?"
Early this morning, Mo Liandi had gone to the palace to discuss this matter. She didn't know what the result was.
The deaths of Yinyin and Sun Heyan also deserved an explanation.
Mo Liandi said indifferently, "By the time Mo Litian arrived, the place was already empty!"
However, the token was in his hands. He thought the person behind the Lian family would definitely send someone to retrieve it.
And that ledger. He didn't know where Lian Qin had hidden it.
Hearing this, a look of annoyance flashed in Liu Rumei's eyes. If they had come back earlier...
Noticing the annoyance on Liu Rumei's face, Mo Liandi couldn't help comforting her softly, "No one could have predicted this. If it hadn't been for you accidentally discovering it, we might still be in the dark."
Liu Rumei also sighed. No one had expected there to be such a secret hidden under that inn.
Seeing her worried look, Mo Liandi curled his lips into a smile, "Liu Liu, how about we choose an auspicious day to get married?"
In this way, she would never be able to leave his side again.
Liu Rumei was slightly stunned, "Get married?"
So soon?
Mo Liandi looked at her dazed look, and the smile in his eyes deepened a bit, "Yes. What kind of wedding do you want, Liu Liu?"
Liu Rumei really couldn't keep up with Mo Liandi's thoughts. Why did he suddenly think of getting married?
"Can we talk about it later?" Although she was a bit happy in her heart, there were still some issues between them...
Mo Liandi's expression froze, and the smile on his face faded. "Do you still want to leave, Liu Liu?"
Liu Rumei didn't know how to answer for a moment. She looked extremely tangled.
Seeing this, Mo Liandi couldn't help pursing his lips. After a long silence, he suddenly said, "Do you have feelings for this king in your heart, Liu Liu?"
Liu Rumei was slightly stunned. Looking at the extremely handsome man in front of her, she finally nodded slightly under his nervous gaze.
She had indeed fallen in love with him, and she had never denied it. It was just...
Seeing Liu Rumei nod, a flash of ecstasy instantly appeared in Mo Liandi's eyes. He tightened his grip on her a bit and asked nervously, "Then would you be willing to stay, Liu Liu?"
Liu Rumei pursed her lips, "Whether I stay or not is not up to me!"
Just like when she came here, no one had given her any notice in advance. She had just woken up here!
"This king is just asking if you would be willing to stay for this king?" As long as she was willing, he would never let her leave again.
Liu Rumei still fell into silence. She didn't know if she could choose to stay for Mo Liandi.