Chapter 1806: Chapter 1744: United as Husband and Wife?
Ah Jiu was fixated on finding out whether his Imperial Brother and Royal Mother were truly as he imagined, but he hadnât considered what Wufu had saidâthat once the veil of shame was removed and the truth was laid bare before him, what would the consequences be?
What could he do to Emperor Yan, and more importantly, how would his Royal Mother face him?
When the truth is exposed, the most embarrassed person would not be himself, but the Royal Mother!
Ah Jiuâs heart felt as if it had been hammered heavily, a burden weighing down on him. He looked at Wufu, his eyes filled with confusion and hesitation.
"Wufu, what should I do?" Ah Jiu couldnât help but ask.
Suspicion made everything seem amiss, yet the pursuit of truth carried the fear of hurting the most important people.
"Leave it to Heaven, let things take their course." Wufu intertwined her fingers tightly with his, saying, "Just remember that whatever happens, I will bear it with you. Iâm by your side."
Ah Jiu nodded.
"Letâs not speak of this anymore. Since youâve been here, have you encountered any trouble?"
Ah Jiu shook his head: "Strangely enough, when I returned to Beiyan last year, the journey was fraught with danger, with several assassination attempts. If not for my uncleâs Eagle People assisting in secret, Iâm afraid..."
Wufu listened, her grip on his hand suddenly tightened.
"Itâs okay, Iâm perfectly fine, arenât I?" Ah Jiu reassured her and continued, "After that time, I havenât encountered similar assassination attempts again, as if they have given up."
Wufu furrowed her brows, saying, "Isnât that odd? Could it be that they are lying low, planning something big?"
"Thatâs a possibility." Ah Jiu nodded, saying, "I suspect that the mastermind behind my assassination attempt and the one targeting my Royal Mother are working together."
Wufu was astonished: "Targeting both you and your mother? Why?"
Ah Jiu sneered, "I also want to know whose eyes we, as mother and son, have offended. With Beiyanâs current situation, the Crown Prince has not yet been appointed. Logically, as just a prince, the crown position is unrelated to me. I canât fathom who would hate us so much."
"If not for profit, then for emotions. There are always some irrational reasons!"
Ah Jiu shared this sentiment.
"When I first entered, I heard you mention the Marquis Xuanwu?" Ah Jiu asked.
Wufu poured him a cup of tea and handed it over with a chuckle, "I crossed the river from the Northwest to the Northern Regionâguess who I encountered?" Before Ah Jiu could ask, she said, "It was Song Cheng."
"Song Cheng?"
"Song Jiaoer, that fool, ran away from home and got caught by traffickers in the Northern Region. Song Cheng was ordered to search for him..." Wufu explained the information sheâd discovered and her suspicions to Ah Jiu: "Iâm not one for conspiracy theories, but although the two nations trade and cooperate amicably, the border defense should remain vigilant, and the troops of the two countries are foes. So when did the generals of the two nations become so friendly that they can use each otherâs connections?"
"Yet another link to the Marquis Xuanwu." Ah Jiuâs eyes narrowed slightly.
"It seems you have your own situation as well."
Ah Jiu nodded, exchanging the information he had obtained with her, as well as the evidence derived from various sources. That Marquis Xuanwu seemed to hold a formidable presence in this Northern Region!
Now even Song Cheng could establish a connection with him. Inside this lies a correlation that truly makes one want to dig into this sordid mire.
"Then, tomorrow why donât you act as my protector and accompany me to investigate the Marquis Xuanwuâs Mansion?" Wufu tickled Ah Jiuâs palm.
"Sure. Husband and wife united, their strength can cut through metal. Once this matter is settled, we shall return home together as a couple!" Ah Jiu smiled, with her around, everything would certainly be more effectiveâshe was his lucky star, indeed!