Days passed in succession. Liu Rumei's health was deteriorating day by day, and the atmosphere in the Guo'an Prince's Mansion was extremely gloomy.
The chill surrounding Mo Liandi was surging even more violently, making people dare not get close to him at all.
There was also a hint of worry in Xue Zhan's eyes. If something happened to Liu Rumei, the capital city was really going to be in chaos.
Standing in the courtyard, Xue Zhan's eyes were full of turmoil. "The wind rises in the building before the mountain rain comes." Perhaps this was exactly the situation.
Mo Yun was eyeing covetously now, but Mo Liandi...
He didn't know whether it was good or bad for Liu Rumei to stay by his side.
Lu Qiaohui also sighed leisurely. "Miss Liu is a good girl. Why did she encounter such things? Have the imperial physicians come to see her?"
Xue Zhan forced a smile and said softly, "Mother, don't worry. Miss Liu will be fine."
Hadn't the imperial physicians come? Mo Litian had already brought out all the imperial physicians in the palace a few days ago, but they were helpless.
At the same time, he was extremely thankful in his heart. Back then, he had also stayed in the mass grave for a few days, but he hadn't been infected with that thing. He had to say that this was God's blessing for him.
Lu Qiaohui sighed again. "I hope so. Otherwise, that child might... You should go and persuade him more often on weekdays. Don't let him do something stupid."
It could only be blamed that Miss Liu had a thin fortune...
Xue Zhan smiled bitterly in his heart, and his eyes were full of helplessness. "Mother, do you think Mo Liandi will listen to me?"
If he could really listen now, he wouldn't have to be so troubled.
He was just afraid that if something happened to Miss Liu, this man might do something...
Thinking of Ning Yan'er, who was already unrecognizable, Xue Zhan felt a chill in his heart.
Lu Qiaohui couldn't help shaking her head and didn't say anything more.
At this time, a servant on the side came over quickly. He bowed respectfully to the two of them. "Madam, my lord, the Grand Marshal requests an audience."
Hearing this, Lu Qiaohui's face immediately turned cold. She turned around without hesitation and walked into the room. She said coldly, "Don't see him. Tell him to go back."
Xue Zhan touched his nose helplessly, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth. "Do as the madam says. Tell him to go back."
After saying that, he suddenly remembered something and quickly called back the servant who was about to leave. He said coldly, "Come back. Step back."
Seeing this, the servant was full of confusion in his heart, but he didn't say much. He immediately stepped back respectfully.
"Yes."
Xue Zhan hesitated for a moment and finally stepped towards the front hall. Looking at Xue Changsheng, who had a haggard back standing in the room, his heart was full of turmoil.
Sensing the person behind him, Xue Changsheng quickly turned around. Looking at Xue Zhan, a flash of disappointment flashed in his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.
"Your mother still refuses to see me?"
Xue Zhan sneered. "Although what happened back then was done by that woman and her adulterer, you were the root cause after all. What makes you think that my mother will easily forgive you?"
Xue Changsheng's breath stagnated, and his face was full of decadence. "I'm sorry..."
He could only blame himself for being blind. How could such a vicious woman be the one he thought? All the consequences now were his own fault.
"Has A Nan left the capital city?" Although A Nan was the child of that woman, he was also an innocent person. After all, he was the blood of his Xue Changsheng.
He had finally managed to find out about the Youyuan Inn, but unexpectedly, the inn was closed.
Xue Zhan hooked his lips into a smile and sat down leisurely. "Naturally, he's left. Do you think there's anything for him to miss in the capital city?"
That woman had abandoned him. Even if he returned to the Grand Marshal's Mansion, he would be in an awkward situation.
If he guessed correctly, the main reason why Xue Nan had stayed in the capital city was mostly because of Hengniang.
He didn't have much resentment towards this half - brother. He just felt sympathy for him.
Xue Changsheng couldn't help sighing again, and his eyes were full of helplessness. "It's my fault that I'm sorry for you two brothers."
These two children probably didn't want to recognize him as their father. This was also his retribution.
"Your mother is not in good health. I've selected some medicinal herbs in the mansion and sent them here. Take good care of your mother."
After saying that, Xue Changsheng was about to turn around and leave.
Hearing this, Xue Zhan's eyes were full of complexity. "Wait."
Xue Changsheng stopped in his tracks and looked at Xue Zhan in confusion. He didn't expect Xue Zhan to forgive him. After all, that place... He didn't dare to imagine.
"The capital city is probably not going to be peaceful. You should be careful." Xue Changsheng was a smart man, and he should understand his reminder.
Xue Changsheng's expression paused. Looking at his handsome - faced son in front of him, a faint smile flashed in his eyes. "I'm old. I don't want to get involved. After all, the Grand Marshal's Mansion will eventually fall into your hands in the future."
Xue Zhan subconsciously shook his head to refuse, but then he heard Xue Changsheng say again, "I only have you and A Nan under my knees. It will always be one of you two. As for other things, I don't want to get involved anymore."
After being in the court for many years, how could he not know the emperor's jealousy towards Mo Liandi? He was afraid that the emperor had long wanted to take action, but had always been troubled by the lack of an opportunity.
Now, Mo Liandi was becoming more and more powerful. He was afraid that the emperor couldn't sit still anymore!
He actually favored Mo Liandi more, not because of Xue Zhan.
Back then, the former emperor had originally prepared to pass the throne to Mo Liandi's father. He could guess what had happened in between without much thought. It was nothing more than those dirty things.
Mo Yun was fatuous and immoral. Although the crown prince, Mo Litian, was a good person, compared with Mo Liandi, he was incomparable.
The pros and cons were clear. Presumably, the old officials in the court had already made up their minds.
Xue Zhan nodded indifferently. "It's best if you can think like this!"
Even though he had resentment in his heart, he couldn't change the fact that Xue Changsheng was his father.
Even though his mother still didn't want to forgive him, he understood that she really didn't want to see them fight against each other.
He didn't expect him to stand on their side. As long as he remained neutral, it would be fine.
...
There were turbulent undercurrents in the capital city. Everyone knew that this was a sign of the coming storm.
Bai Hanfei was even more panicked and extremely anxious. But he had no other choice and could only stand on Mo Yun's side.
But when he thought of that terrifying man, he couldn't help shivering.
Unexpectedly, just at this moment, the butler came in a hurry. "My lord, someone from the palace has come."
Bai Hanfei immediately stood up, tidied his clothes, and quickly walked towards the door.
At this time, Eunuch Xu was sitting leisurely in the front hall, holding a cup of fragrant tea in his hand. He curled his little finger and took a sip on his lips. There was a faint smile on his face, but no one dared to underestimate him at all.
"Greetings to Eunuch Xu."