bestfiction Chapter 580 The Villainous Female Supporting Character Who Impersonated the Tyrant's Savior 35
Chapter 580 The Villainous Female Supporting Character Who Impersonated the Tyrant's Savior 35
"Father, are you referring to the letters under Mother's bed? Those are the ones I've read; they're all family letters about everyday matters, nothing to do with military secrets."
Meng Zixu's face darkened. "What spy? Where did this spy come from! It's clearly that foolish ruler who's afraid of our Meng family. He's using us and discarding us now that we've won a battle on the frontier!"
"Shut the hell up!!"
Meng Chengxiu interrupted with a cold face.
"When the hell did you start disrespecting His Majesty like this?! What tyrant? His Majesty is a rare and wise ruler! Your brain is nothing compared to his!"
"Father!" Meng Zixu shouted angrily.
"Can you please stop being so blindly loyal! You almost caused the extermination of our Meng family!"
Meng Chengxiu's expression immediately turned somewhat unpleasant, and he sighed.
"It is my responsibility as a father..."
"It wasn't just those letters; those letters were merely a pretext for His Majesty to confiscate my property, and Xia Xizhi was just a tool in his hands. His Majesty's spies have been investigating for years and have long known that I have spies among my ranks sending intelligence to Silla, and that I have concealed this for many years. His Majesty is actually waiting for me to enter the capital to see if I will confess..."
"Father, what did you say?" Meng Zixu's face changed instantly, his pupils dilating in shock.
"Do you remember the battle three years ago when you almost lost your life? Although we won, it was a narrow victory. It was because of the traitor in my life who leaked the information that the operation that night was so difficult, you almost lost your life, and it also led to the massacre of the small county of Fuyu on the border."
“It’s all my fault. Before that, I had a vague feeling that there was a spy around me, but I didn’t want to think about your mother. It wasn’t until after that battle, when I caught the person who delivered the secret message, that I was certain that your mother was the spy.”
"But I still acted out of selfishness, wanting to save your mother's life, and killed the messenger with a single blow without reporting it to His Majesty. I thought that sending your mother back to the capital would cover it up. I underestimated His Majesty's spies..."
When he said this, Meng Chengxiu seemed to have a few more gray hairs at his temples.
"Father, is what you're saying true?" Meng Zixu frowned, completely unable to accept it.
"I don't think my mother is the type to be a spy, she..."
Meng Chengxiu stood up, patted Meng Zixu on the shoulder, and walked towards the door, leaving behind a remark.
“Zixu, the Meng family will depend on you from now on. I will hand over your mother to your father and go with her.”
Then he left the room.
Meng Zixu was in a state of confusion, his brows furrowed, and he stood there bewildered, unsure of what to say.
Was my mother really a spy?
impossible!
My mother loved my father so much, how could she possibly be a spy...?
Meng Zixu's expression suddenly changed.
The fact that there was a spy might be true, but it might not necessarily be my mother. My mother's cousin, Gao Shu, disappeared after the search of the Meng family's house!
"Young Master, did the General enter the palace because he was threatened by that dog of an emperor?!" Cheng Hu's loud voice brought Meng Zixu back to his senses.
Then Cheng Hu, with a stubble and an angry look on his face, and An Qing, dressed in blue, walked in.
"Have you seen my mother's cousin, Gao Shu, recently?"
Cheng Hu was somewhat bewildered.
"Madam's cousin?"
"Oh, Gao Shu, who bears a resemblance to Madam, I didn't see her. Eh? Right, I completely forgot about her on the way here. Now that I think about it, I don't think I've seen her at all. Damn it, could we have left her behind during our prison break? I'll head back to the capital to rescue her right away!"
As she spoke, she turned around in a hurry to leave, but An Qing grabbed her arm.
"You wait first."
“That woman disappeared the day the Meng family was raided. I only found out today. I asked other people in the Meng family, and they all said that she disappeared after Prime Minister Xia searched the house.”
"Young Master, is the Meng family's affairs related to her...?" An Qing's expression changed at the thought of this possibility.
"Perhaps, but there is no evidence at the moment."
Meng Zixu's face was very somber.
"Junze demanded that my father find the traitor and hand him over within ten days, otherwise the Meng family would still be treated as fugitives and the whole family would die."
Cheng Hu exclaimed in surprise.
"Holy crap, what spy? What do you mean? What are you two talking about?!"
No one ignored him.
An Qing's expression also turned serious. After thinking for a moment, she spoke.
“Young Master, I think you should go to Prime Minister Xia. I have a feeling he can find some clues... And even if he doesn’t have any, he can forge them. His Majesty trusts him so much; with just one word from him, the General and his wife might not have to die.”
Cheng Hu's eyes widened. "An Qing! You want the young master to sell his ass again?! I absolutely disagree this time!"
A glint of light flashed in Meng Zixu's dark eyes.
In his previous life, Xia Xizhi stopped his father from entering the palace. In this life, he did not stop him.
Does this mean that his previous attempt to seduce him left some kind of impact on his mind...?
If he's willing to humble himself and beg him this time...
"You two take good care of the Meng family. I'm going back to Kyoto."
Having said this, Meng Zixu left the room and went into the courtyard, where he spurred his horse and galloped away...
......
Another room in the courtyard.
Meng Chengxiu looked haggard and remained silent for a long time as he gazed at Gao Yu.
Gao Yu seemed to sense something, and pursed her lips.
"Husband... it's alright, just say what you want to say."
Meng Chengxiu patted her head, just like he had when he was young.
"Yu'er, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye, we've both grown old... I still remember the first time I met you, I was eighteen and you were seventeen. The moment you were being chased by thugs and threw yourself into my arms, I knew I was doomed for you..."
"When I returned, I concealed your identity as a noblewoman from Silla and disguised you as the daughter of an ordinary farmer from Tianqi Kingdom... It was ultimately my fault."
Gao Yu's body stiffened, and her eyes reddened.
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault."
"It's not your fault, it's my fault."
Meng Chengxiu sighed.
"But Yu'er, this time, I can't protect you... If I don't hand you over, the Meng family will die. I can't be selfish anymore."
Meng Chengxiu's eyes also reddened.
Do you regret being with me?
Gao Yu opened her mouth, wanting to say something but ultimately didn't. She wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes and shook her head.
"No. Without you, I would have died long ago."
"It's not your fault, it's my fault. I'm the one who ruined the Meng family. I shouldn't have kept it from you and contacted my family. It's all my fault, I'm sorry..." Gao Yu cried.
Meng Chengxiu held her in his arms, wiped away her tears with his thumb, and remained silent for a long time.
Finally, he took out a pill from his pocket.
"Eat this, so you won't suffer too much. Don't be afraid, just fall asleep and arrange your affairs. Your husband will go with you."
......
"How could I possibly accept this..."
Xia Xizhi looked at the four-section waterside courtyard in front of him, and the gilded plaque above the door that read "Xia Family Mansion," and couldn't stop smiling, but still pretended to be hypocritical and declined.
You Shen glanced at Xia Xizhi's demeanor, a hint of disdain flashing across his eyes, but he maintained a facade of respect.
“Your Excellency, there’s no need for you to be so polite. Ever since I heard that someone of your status like Your Excellency was living in such a small courtyard, I’ve been unable to sleep at night. How can a prime minister of the country suffer such humiliation? It’s truly unacceptable. This courtyard is fortunate to have Your Excellency living here.”
"In addition, I also brought the male prostitutes that the master liked last time. From now on, they will belong to the master."
As he spoke, You Shen beckoned the handsome young male prostitute over.
"From now on, you will all be the Prime Minister's people, so you must serve him well."
The male prostitutes replied in unison, "Yes."
.......
When Meng Zixu arrived dressed in black, You Shen had already left, leaving only Xia Xizhi. In the courtyard, several male prostitutes were playing the zither, performing a sword dance, and playing the flute.
Xia Xizhi's face was flushed, as if she were drunk.
After dismissing the male prostitutes, he lay half-reclined on the chaise longue under the acacia tree, propping his head up with his hand and falling asleep.
Her jet-black, smooth hair fell behind her head, and her crimson silk dress was spread out on the chaise lounge, with the hem of her skirt cascading to the ground.
A gentle breeze blew, and pink petals fluttered down.
This scene was so beautiful that Meng Zixu's breath hitched slightly, and his eyes turned deep.