The Princess of the Substitute Bride Strikes Back

Mu Yibai heard the news of Zhao Hengzhi's ascension to the throne while on his way to southern Xinjiang, but it no longer mattered.

Just because Zhao Hengzhi has arranged everything properly, they will no longer be bound.

"Yibai, are you serious?"

Mu Aiguo's face was full of disbelief. As for the emperor's character, all of them, the important ministers, knew it very well, and no one believed that he would burn himself to death to apologize.

"Don't worry, father. It's absolutely true! Hengzhi once went to Lianjiang County to find me, hoping that I would return to the court to help him, but I refused. I firmly believe that he can become a wise ruler and protect the people. Now, the world has suffered a lot of disasters. There will be no major turmoil in the next few years or even decades. After going through so many things, I only hope that our family will be safe and smooth, even if it's just farming and planting trees. As long as the family stays together, it's fine. Father, what do you think?"

Mu Yibai didn't know what his father was thinking, but he was very worried about his father and brother's health.

"Okay, I have failed your mother for so many years and have not been home all year round. From now on, we will live a carefree life."

As Mu Aiguo spoke, he couldn't help but feel guilty. In his life, he could confidently say that he had done his best for the country and the people, but he dared not say that he had never let his family down. While there was still time, he would make up for it!

"Well, let's live in harmony. Father, is General Mu with you?"

Mu Yibai didn't want to keep the token any longer, not knowing whether it would become a hidden danger. He just wanted to eliminate all possibilities from the root.

"Why do you mention this suddenly? I do have General Mu's orders, but the elite troops your grandfather trained are no longer here. Some died on the battlefield, and some are old. I did not add any more troops later because I realized that the emperor was not as broad-minded and good at using talents as the previous emperor. It was just that I hesitated and was a step slower, which led to our Mu family suffering such a disaster."

Mu Aiguo was devoted to his country and his people, and only wanted to fight for the people until the last moment. However, he did not expect that the emperor's heart would be so cruel.

"Father, please stop blaming yourself. Everything will turn out well. Tell me about your and my brother's experiences over the past year! I want to stay here for a few more days. I sent ten secret guards to look for you before, but there has been no news since then. I suspect they are in southern Xinjiang. You and my brother can rest for a few days before setting off again."

There were still some matters that had not been resolved, and Mu Yibai could not abandon them.

"Your eldest brother and I have been trapped in the southern border for a year, doing manual labor. We have tried to escape, but we have lost our martial arts skills and have poisonous insects in our bodies, so we can't get out. But if you say that the secret guards may have been captured by Sikong Boyu, then I think of a place."

Mu Yibai deliberately avoided the issue and was unwilling to let his son know about his past experiences. It was all in the past anyway, and telling him about it would only make his family members sad. It would be better to forget the past and embrace the future.

"where?"

How could Mu Yibai not guess what kind of life his father and brother had experienced in the past, it was just that he didn't want to mention it.

When I was wiping their bodies last night, I saw that their bodies were covered with horrifying scars, including countless whip and stick wounds. Fortunately, the spiritual spring water can fade the scars and speed up the healing of wounds.

"Mangrove, there is a huge cave on the mountain, with all kinds of exotic flowers and plants planted inside. Sikong Boyu values ​​these flowers and plants very much, and captured many slaves to work there."

Mu Aiguo spoke in a flat tone. Originally he and Yitian had worked as slaves there, but it seemed that the poisonous insects in their bodies were not adapted to that place, so Sikong Boyu transferred them to other mines to start a new round of hard labor.

"Mangrove? There doesn't seem to be any such place on the map."

After hearing this, Mu Yibai tried his best to suppress his emotions. He naturally understood how his father knew such a secret place. This Sikong Boyu was really too much. He really wanted to destroy his palace.

"This place is Sikong Boyu's forbidden area, never open to the public. The people working inside are all slaves he has captured. Without his permission, it is extremely difficult for people inside to escape. I guess if your secret guards fall into Sikong Boyu's hands, there is a high possibility that they will be caught there. I will take you there later."

Mu Aiguo's body was not extremely weak at that time, and he used some tricks to remember the approximate location of the mangrove forest.

"Father, since you have already said that this is a forbidden area, it must be full of dangers. Please mark it on the map for me. Xier and I will go together, and let Huo San and Jianzhong stay at home to accompany you."

Mu Yibai would never let his weak father and brother take risks again.

"I'm fine. Don't treat me like a patient. That place is very secluded. I can't rest assured with you and Yun Xi."

Mu Aiguo was well aware of his son's abilities, but he was really worried about his son and daughter-in-law going to such a dangerous place alone.

"Father, don't worry. Brother Mu should be back in the next two days, and they will go with us then."

At present, Sikong Boyu is not a very big threat to them. This exploration of the mangroves must succeed and not fail. If they are exposed, they must evacuate. Otherwise, they will definitely have a showdown with Sikong Boyu, which is likely to trigger a war crisis between Southern Xinjiang and the Great Zhao Kingdom. He must act with caution.

"Okay, I'll mark it out for you. The red forest is right here, but the entrance to the cave is extremely hard to find. I remember the guard said he wanted to take someone in, and then the person on the other side did some manipulation before letting them in. Maybe there was a trap or a formation set up."

"Anyway, you must be careful. After entering, there was a strange floral scent. I was blindfolded at the time, so I couldn't see the specific scene. I just felt that the poisonous insects in your brother and I were restless, so we left there."

"Don't worry, father. We will definitely put safety first. Going to the mangrove forest this time may anger Sikong Boyu, so we have to find a safer place to live before we set off."

Mu Yibai had a serious look on his face, his eyes full of determination. What he was most worried about were his father and elder brother. He had to pay attention to the situation of the secret guards, but the safety of his father and brother was of utmost importance.

"Okay, you've grown up and can make your own decisions. I'll just focus on recovering from my injuries and not let you worry about me."

Mu Aiguo looked at his son with satisfaction, with a look of relief on his face. He had long since let it go. No matter how mighty he had been on the battlefield, he was no longer that great general. It was also a kind of happiness to be able to live a free and easy life with his grandchildren and idle away his time.

After listening to his father's words, Mu Yibai felt deeply moved. He knew that he had a heavy responsibility. Not only did he have to protect his family, but he also had to deal with the unknown dangers and challenges ahead.

But he firmly believes that as long as the family works together, they will be able to overcome the difficulties and usher in a stable and peaceful life.