Xiao Muze nodded, and when he was about to turn around and leave, he suddenly remembered that Cuihe and Cuimei's families were also in the hands of the Second Prince, so he asked again:

"Have you found out where Cuihe and Cuimei's family members are?"

Ouyang Liuli had not interrupted the whole time. When she heard Xiao Muzhe ask this question, she didn't even bother to eat her snacks and suddenly raised her head to look at Qin Mu.

At this time, Fang Ling took over and said:

“Their families were also imprisoned in a farm outside the city by the Second Prince.

There should be no danger to life for the time being."

"That's good."

Ouyang Liuli breathed a sigh of relief.

“I think Cuihe and Cuimei are also quite pitiful.

Their parents and brothers are in the hands of the Second Prince.

The second prince also threatened to cut their families into pieces.

Sister Ling, when can we rescue the people?"

Fang Ling looked at Ouyang Liuli, thought for a moment and said:

"It would be better to rescue the officials' families together with them."

“But they are different from the families of those officials. Cuihe and Cuimei are just palace maids of lowly status.

They have failed in their mission again. If we don’t rescue their families as soon as possible, the Second Prince might just kill them.”

Ouyang Liuli said worriedly.

Fang Ling was a little puzzled.

"You really care about Cuihe and Cuimei.

But, don’t they want to frame you?

Are you repaying evil with kindness?"

Ouyang Liuli blushed.

“Not really, I just feel sorry for them.

And they framed me just to save the lives of their parents and brothers.

Sister Ling, you didn’t see how determined they were when they bumped into the pillar.

How bad can a person be who is willing to risk his life for his family?

Besides, I miss my father a little bit."

As she spoke, she lowered her head with a guilty look on her face.

"I think I'm really unfilial. I've been out for almost half a year and I haven't thought about going home.

Father must be worried about me, right?"

Seeing Ouyang Liuli's eyes were red, Xiao Muze hurried forward to comfort her.

"Sister Liuli, after things here are over, I will accompany you back to Nanli to meet your father."

Ouyang Liuli heard this and suddenly looked up at him.

"Really, you want to go back with me?"

"Of course, you are mine now.

Of course I have to escort you home, otherwise how can I feel at ease?

Besides, I still have to go to Nanli in person to ask your father for marriage?"

Ouyang Liuli blinked her eyes and smiled brightly after hearing this.

"Then you must keep your word."

"Well, don't worry."

Xiao Muzhe reached out and pinched Ouyang Liuli's cheek.

Ouyang Liuli smiled even more brightly.

Fang Ling saw the two of them being so affectionate and chuckled.

“You don’t have to worry too much about the safety of Cuihe and Cuimei’s families.

As long as their lives are saved, the Second Prince will not take action against their families.

We need to act faster here. Once we have communicated with the officials involved, we can start rescuing people."

Xiao Muze also came back to his senses.

“Yes, Princess Jing.

I'll go right away. "

After saying that, he looked at Ouyang Liuli again.

"Just wait for me in the palace.

It's just that I'll be a little busy these days and won't have time to accompany you."

Ouyang Liuli shook her head.

"Just go and do your business. It doesn't matter to me."

Xiao Muzhe looked at her deeply again before turning and leaving.

Before he left the palace to visit the court officials, he first went to see his father.

The King of Beidi's health has almost recovered.

He was practicing some simple boxing and kicking techniques in the yard with a rosy face.

He stopped when he saw Xiao Muzhe coming.

The eunuch serving beside him quickly handed over a dry towel.

He reached out to take it, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and threw the handkerchief back into the eunuch's hand.

"Meet my father."

Xiao Muzhe walked into the yard and knelt down to pay his respects.

The King of Beidi raised his hand.

Xiao Muze stood up and saw that his father looked very good, and he felt relieved.

"Father's face looks rosy, and it seems that his body has recovered well."

“I feel better now than before.

It seems that Princess Jing’s medical skills are indeed amazing.”

The King of Beidi said this, clenching his fist.

"It seems that I have to reward Princess Jing again."

"Thank you, father, for the reward."

Xiao Muzhe naturally thanked his father on behalf of Princess Jing.

The King of Beidi smiled and patted his shoulder.

"Your elbow is obviously bent now.

Aren't you afraid that I, your father, will get jealous?"

Xiao Muze said seriously:

"Father is the most important person to me. No one can compare to him."

"Okay, Father was just joking with you.

Prince Jing and Princess Jing are not simple people. You should learn more from them. It will be of great benefit to you in the future."

The King of Beidi said this and then asked,

"What brings you here?"

Xiao Muzhe did not respond immediately, but looked at the eunuch serving on the side.

"You all stand down first."

The King of Beidi immediately understood and said to the eunuch beside him.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The eunuchs retreated.

Xiao Muzhe then reported to his father in detail how the Second Prince had taken control of the families of some court officials.

The King of Beidi took the list and after reading it, his face darkened.

“It’s really unreasonable.

Among these ministers, which one doesn’t have three wives and four concubines and a large number of children?

He even has a mistress and illegitimate children outside.

He is so greedy and so bold. "

After the King of Beidi finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Muze.

"What do you think about this?"

Xiao Muze knelt down.

“My Lord, my Second Brother must have known that you want to appoint me as the new Crown Prince, so he plans to use the power of these ministers to obstruct your decision.

Before that, I will visit the ministers on the list one by one.

I already know where their families are being held.

And with the help of Prince Jing and Princess Jing, the people should be rescued safely.

But this matter involves a lot of things, and I think I need your permission before taking any action."

The King of Beidi reached out and helped his son up.

"I understand what you mean, just go for it.

Since your father has decided to make you the crown prince, he will not change his mind easily.

This incident should be regarded as a test for you.

In the future, you will definitely encounter various difficulties again.

You still have a lot to learn.”

With the support of his father, Xiao Muzhe was even more motivated.

He bowed confidently and left.

The King of Beidi looked at his departing back, and his expression became somewhat solemn.

It seems that it is time to sort out the Beidi court.

So many important court officials kept mistresses.

Concubines are not supposed to be seen in public, and their identities can be varied.

They all hid in the dark again.

They are also the easiest to be arranged as spies by foreign nations.

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