The Princess of the Substitute Bride Strikes Back

After they returned to their residence, Fu Yunxi began to analyze the situation for everyone.

"Yes! They are skilled in using Gu, and it is very likely that they have used the Gu insects to control my father and elder brother. That is why he is not afraid at all.

This problem may not be easy to solve. If we hand over the food and they go back on their word and manipulate the Gu insects again, we will be in a passive position."

Mu Yibai believed that since Sikong Boyu agreed to their request for a meeting, he must have made sufficient preparations.

"I agree with my husband. I will try my best to meet with my father alone tomorrow so that I can find a chance to feel their pulse. If we can find a solution, that would be great. If not, we can discuss other countermeasures. The best news right now is that my father and brother should be safe and sound."

Many situations are unknown, and Fu Yunxi can only respond to all changes by remaining unchanged.

"Okay, I'll listen to you, Madam. This is indeed the most exciting news so far."

Mu Yibai suppressed his inner excitement. He had never been so frightened in his two lifetimes. He was worried that everything was a dream and that his expectations would eventually turn into nothing.

He was worried that everything was just a dream and that his expectations would eventually be dashed!

"It seems that Sikong Boyu did a good thing. He rescued General Mu and Brother Mu from the border. This is probably the only good thing he has done in his life."

Although Chen Jianzhong didn't like Sikong Boyu, he had to admit that this time it was thanks to him.

"You are still so innocent. Has this incident changed your impression of Sikong Boyu?"

Huo San was puzzled. Without the protection of his family, he might be deceived and unable to return home when he went out!

"I'm not saying I think he's a good person, I'm just speaking based on facts."

Chen Jianzhong was speechless. This Mr. Huo was trying to sabotage him.

"You'd better not be. Remember, strangers cannot be trusted."

Huo San reminded Chen Jianzhong again, hoping that he would be more wary of others.

Chen Jianzhong was too lazy to pay attention to him and felt that he should be more cautious against Huo San.

"By the way, my husband, I remember you mentioned sending secret guards to the border to look for father and elder brother, but they lost contact?"

Fu Yunxi suddenly remembered this matter. The ten secret guards were not a weak force and would certainly not be killed easily. The person most likely to subdue them should be Sikong Boyu. However, he did not mention a word about the secret guards today. Could it be that they had met with misfortune?

"Well! I only left Brother Mu to assist me, and the other ten secret guards were sent to the border. They may have found some clues and followed them to southern Xinjiang, but ended up falling into Sikong Boyu's trap."

Mu Yibai also noticed the treacherous nature of Southern Xinjiang. They were good at setting up battle formations and were proficient in witchcraft. Even if a person with great martial arts skills fell into their hands, it would be difficult for them to escape. The secret guards were most likely ambushed by them.

"Then wait until we successfully rescue my father, and then go find out their whereabouts. The secret guards are all loyal, and if possible, Fu Yunxi doesn't want Mu Yibai to lose them.

"it is good!"

The four of them confirmed the matter. Brother Mu had been investigating the affairs of the Baili family recently, so he would not return at night.

……

In the Lord's bedroom, Sikong Boyu opened his arms, waiting for the maid to change his clothes, and heard the trembling voices of his subordinates behind him.

"Lord, aren't we giving them too little today? The difference in silver between fine grains and coarse grains is huge!"

The subordinate knelt on the ground. He was the great elder of Southern Xinjiang and had a respected status in front of other ministers. However, in front of Sikong Boyu, he was as humble as a maid.

"When is it your turn to give me instructions on how to act?"

While enjoying the service of the maid, Sikong Boyu turned his head to look at the great elder.

The people his father left behind were really difficult to use. They questioned him at every turn, as if he were still an ignorant child.

“Lord of the Frontier, calm down. I just listened to the guards’ report. The original negotiation with Mu Yibai was for 100,000 jin of fine grain.

But in the end, I got 90,000 kilograms of coarse grains in exchange. Isn't this a big loss?"

The Great Elder was extremely sad at this moment. The old lord had fought on the battlefield all his life, trying to expand the territory of Southern Xinjiang.

But they encountered the difficult to conquer Mu family, and now the Mu family has been massacred by the emperor of the Great Zhao Kingdom.

This was a good opportunity to press on and pursue the victory, but Sikong Boyu took the initiative to seek peace and no longer provoked war, which was fine.

Southern Xinjiang is currently facing a food shortage. He had finally been able to exchange the lives of Mu Aiguo and his son for 100,000 kilograms of food, but in the end the amount was discounted. How could he not be heartbroken?

"I told you not to try to teach me how to do things, or else don't blame me for not considering my father's feelings."

Sikong Boyu didn't want to get entangled with the Great Elder any longer, so he directly ordered them to leave.

"The Lord of the Frontier is wise. I will take my leave."

The Great Elder didn't dare to say anything more. He was also afraid that his own life was in danger. After all, those who had disobeyed him in the past had all ended up in a miserable way.

Sikong Boyu was also thinking about why he suddenly changed his mind today. He was not a talkative person in the past.

Today I fell into their trap for no apparent reason. Was it a provocation or something else? However, if they can really raise 100,000 kilograms of food within five days, it will also alleviate the current difficulties in southern Xinjiang.

He was not doing this for money, so he didn't care about the difference in silver mentioned by the Great Elder. As long as the people had food to eat, that was enough.

……

"How is the food preparation going? Half a day has passed."

Sikong Boyu sat on a luxurious mahogany chair in the main hall, talking to Mu Yibai in a condescending manner. It was estimated that there were nearly a hundred guards with swords in the hall. It seemed that Sikong Boyu "valued" them very much!

"You don't need to worry about the food. As long as you keep your promise, we will deliver it on time."

Mu Yibai faced Sikong Boyu without fear, as he thought he would not dare to play any tricks.

"Bring it with you!"

At Sikong Boyu's signal, the guards respectfully brought in two men, holding sharp blades.

Mu Yibai looked carefully and couldn't help choking up. Fu Yunxi also clenched his fists. It was actually General Mu and Mu Yitian!

However, the two of them looked skinny at the moment, with their frail bodies swaying in their wide brocade robes. They were staggering and seemed like they would fall down at any time. Their faces were much darker than before, except for their eyes, which were originally dull but became bright the moment they saw Mu Yibai and the others. In this situation, it was obvious that Southern Xinjiang had not treated them well, and who knows how many scars they had on their bodies!

"Is this how Southern Xinjiang treats its guests? The two generals were once the generals guarding the borders of the Great Zhao State. Now they are being treated like this by you. Aren't you afraid of being criticized by the world?"

Huo San frowned and couldn't help arguing loudly. Chen Jianzhong beside him had already become as angry as a puffer fish.

"You also said that they were generals who once guarded the border. When my people met them, they had already become prisoners. So, you should be grateful to me for rescuing them. In order to heal their wounds, I used two precious poisonous insects. You must not be ungrateful!"

Sikong Boyu did not get too entangled with Huo San. At the moment, the lives of Mu Aiguo and the other man were insignificant compared to the 100,000 kilograms of grain.

"Then we have to give General Mu some time to reminisce with us!"

Huo San put his hands behind his back, looking at Mu Aiguo who was twenty meters away, his eyes moist.