Chapter 347: Nurse Fei Still Bears the Fei Surname

Chapter 347: Nurse Fei Still Bears the Fei Surname

In Fei Nanyu's heart, if even someone like the Mo family could not be trusted, then there would be no one in this world worthy of trust.

Mo Jiuye did not know that Fei Nanyu had already considered him and his family as his own. Once he ascended to power, the first thing he intended to do was to clear the Mo family's name and bring them back into the imperial court.

Only with such loyal people could the empire remain stable.

Mo Jiuye never expected that the Mo family had already been favored by this future emperor. He thought that since everything had been settled, it was best to leave early.

However, before he could speak, Fei Nanyu spoke first.

"Nurse Fei still bears the Fei surname."

Mo Jiuye raised an eyebrow. He didn't know what Fei Nanyu wanted to say, but regarding his background, he didn't wish to discuss it further.

After all, his family had lost all hope in the imperial court and didn't want any more entanglements. Knowing too much would only bring harm.

Fei Nanyu naturally understood Mo Jiuye's thoughts. The other party simply didn't want to delve into these matters.

But since he chose to speak, his intention was to make Mo Jiuye see him differently and to highlight how he differed from those in the royal family.

Regardless of whether Mo Jiuye wanted to know, he continued:

"Nurse Fei ultimately softened her heart. Nan Qi is, after all, her blood-related nephew.

Once we arrived in the Imperial City and settled down, I asked her if she was willing to testify for my identity. She hesitated at the time and asked if I would kill Nan Qi.

I told her that whether or not Nan Qi would be killed was not up to me; it would depend on the Emperor's decision.

Perhaps Nurse Fei felt safe, so she developed some compassion for Nan Qi. Now, I have hidden her away, and she is safe, though she isn't immediately useful.

Given her attitude, I dare not risk bringing her forward to testify. If she were to turn against me, it would be counterproductive."

In fact, Fei Nanyu had another reason for telling Mo Jiuye all this.

He had few trustworthy people around him and couldn't share his troubles. After holding it in for so long, he felt an urge to confide in someone he trusted.

Now that he had spoken about it, he felt much lighter and hoped to receive some response from Mo Jiuye.

Since Fei Nanyu had shared so much, it would be too inhumane for Mo Jiuye to remain silent.

"Since Nurse Fei is unwilling to come forward, have you considered approaching Noble Consort Yuan?"

Noble Consort Yuan was Fei Nanyu's birth mother. Surely, she now wanted nothing more than to have her son return to her side.

Mentioning Noble Consort Yuan, Fei Nanyu's face showed a hint of disappointment.

He laughed bitterly: "Haha... It was she who ordered the switch between me and Nan Qi. I don't even know how to face this birth mother whom I've never met."

Mo Jiuye could understand this sentiment to some extent.

According to what he knew, Noble Consort Yuan had carelessly ordered the switch right after giving birth without even looking at her child. Now that Fei Nanyu had survived and learned of his true identity, he still had to serve under the impostor.

Anyone in his position would find it hard to forgive.

Not knowing how to comfort Fei Nanyu, he simply patted him on the shoulder.

"The truth will eventually come to light."

From the Mo family's perspective, he hoped Fei Nanyu would acknowledge his lineage while Emperor Shunwu was still alive. This way, they could avoid any potential harm Nan Qi might cause to the Mo family.

Fei Nanyu laughed bitterly: "Haha... I hope so!"

Mo Jiuye didn't want to get too involved in this matter and glanced at the sky outside.

"It's getting late. I should leave now."

Fei Nanyu was also cautious. Seeing that Mo Jiuye planned to leave, he pointed to the window through which Mo Jiuye had entered: "Leave through here. Those guards outside are Nan Qi's men sent to watch me. Don't let them discover you."

Mo Jiuye nodded: "Alright, I'll come back here to find you two nights from now."

With that, he gracefully leaped out of the window and left Fei Mansion without a trace.

Returning to the courtyard where the Nanjiang people resided, Fifth Brother and Sixth Brother were anxiously waiting.

Upon hearing a sound, they both asked simultaneously: "Is it Ninth Brother?"

Mo Jiuye knew his brothers were worried about him and also cared about the outcome of his mission.

"It's me, Fifth Brother, Sixth Brother. Let's go inside and talk."

Entering the room, Mo Jiuye didn't even have time to change out of his night clothes before informing his brothers about the arrangements made tonight.

Upon learning that they could infiltrate the Nine Princes' Mansion during the Prince's birthday celebration, Fifth Brother and Sixth Brother both volunteered to take on the risky task.

"Ninth Brother, let Fifth Brother go."

"Ninth Brother, let Sixth Brother go."

Mo Jiuye shook his head: "No, this time it must be me."

To convince his brothers, Mo Jiuye explained further: "We have confirmed that Master Si Meng is in the Nine Princes' Mansion. The key to capturing him alive is the Golden-Winged Eagle.

The eagle has recognized me as its master, and I can command it to lead me to Master Si Meng.

Additionally, I suspect that the Prince may have some leverage over Master Si Meng, similar to Nan Rui. Royal blood is special and immune to poisons, but it's possible that Master Si Meng might target important people around them.

I have learned some antidote techniques from Ran Ran, and she has prepared detoxification pills for me. If necessary, I can intervene."

"But... Mr. Si Meng is too dangerous. We don't want you to take the risk alone," said Fifth Brother somewhat reluctantly.

Mo Jiuye knew that bringing his two elder brothers to the Imperial City was for mutual support.

He was not one to act recklessly; when his brothers could contribute, he would never hesitate to involve them.

"Tomorrow, we brothers will go out together and reconnoiter the terrain around Nine Princes' Mansion. When the time comes, I'll enter the mansion with Fei Nanyu while you two prepare to provide support outside. Once we succeed, we'll leave together with Mr. Si Meng."

Seeing that Ninth Brother had made such detailed plans, Fifth Brother and Sixth Brother naturally couldn't argue further, knowing well that they lacked the skills of their younger brother.

"Alright, tomorrow we'll make thorough preparations."

The next day, Mo Jiuye disguised all three of them so that their original appearances were unrecognizable before they left the courtyard.

The three brothers circled around Nine Princes' Mansion for a long time and eventually decided that Fifth Brother and Sixth Brother should position themselves at two different spots.

Although they were in separate locations, they could still see each other. In case of any emergencies, they could quickly regroup.

Mo Jiuye's exit point from the mansion was also within the sightlines of both his brothers.

All three brothers took this matter very seriously and continued discussing strategies back in the courtyard to ensure everything went smoothly.

...

Finally, the appointed time with Fei Nanyu arrived. Mo Jiuye changed into his night attire and appeared in the study.

At the same moment, the snowy white golden-winged eagle stood on the roof of the study, ready to follow its master's orders.