Chapter 354: Greeting My Father-in-Law

Chapter 354: Greeting My Father-in-Law

Someone saw them coming and immediately recognized the person as Minister He.

Hastening to greet him, he asked, "Sir, would you like to change your clothes?"

He Yueming replied unhappily, "Hmph, your servants are too unruly; they splashed water on my clothes."

The man, seemingly the steward of the household, hurried forward with a flattering smile, pointing to a room ahead and saying,

"Truly sorry, sir. Please wait there for a moment; I'll fetch some new clothes for you right away."

As he spoke, he gave Mo Jiuye a harsh glare, as if warning him that he would face consequences once the guests left.

Mo Jiuye pretended to be frightened, shrinking his neck and bowing his head quickly.

This action not only failed to draw the steward's attention but also made it seem like he was genuinely terrified by the incident.

He Yueming and Mo Jiuye entered the room indicated by the steward, one after the other.

Mo Jiuye promptly closed the door and then solemnly knelt before He Yueming, bowing three times.

"Greetings, father-in-law."

He Yueming quickly helped him up.

However, facing this somewhat unfamiliar face, he still harbored doubts.

Before he could ask, Mo Jiuye took out the handkerchief He Yueming had used to wipe his robe and quickly rubbed his face, restoring his original appearance.

Although his son-in-law was often away at war, He Yueming had seen him a few times.

Now, looking at the features before him, who else could it be but his own son-in-law?

"Son-in-law, it really is you. How is Ranran?"

Mentioning his daughter, He Yueming couldn't help but shed tears.

Seeing his father-in-law so concerned about his wife, Mo Jiuye felt a surge of affection towards him.

He helped He Yueming sit down in a chair.

"Father-in-law, Ranran has endured much hardship with me, but now that we've settled in the Northwest, life has been getting better day by day. She is currently pregnant and will give birth in a few months."

Mo Jiuye decided to temporarily withhold the information about Ranran carrying twins, knowing that everyone believed twins were more prone to difficult births, which might cause unnecessary worry for his father-in-law.

Hearing that his daughter was pregnant, He Yueming's tears flowed uncontrollably again.

"Ranran was spoiled by her mother and me since childhood. We don't mind her suffering as long as she's safe and well."

Mo Jiuye's main purpose in meeting his father-in-law was to warn him about the actions of the Ninth Prince. Knowing that the steward would soon return with clothes, he knew he had to convey his message quickly.

"Father-in-law, I just discovered that the Ninth Prince is colluding with a sorcerer from the Southern Frontier. That sorcerer has given him many insects."

"He plans to use today's birthday banquet to place these insects on key officials, thereby controlling the situation."

Hearing Mo Jiuye's words, He Yueming instantly wiped away his tears, incredulous.

"What? You're saying the Ninth Prince is colluding with a sorcerer from the Southern Frontier?"

Mo Jiuye nodded solemnly.

"Yes, I saw it with my own eyes. It's absolutely true.

I came here at great risk specifically to warn you, father-in-law. Don't fall into the Ninth Prince's trap.

Also, please don't worry about my brother-in-law's marriage. The Princess Yu is already dead, and even if the Ninth Prince doesn't get caught today, she won't marry into the He family."

Hearing all this news, He Yueming was stunned.

He never expected that his son-in-law's visit to the Imperial City would resolve two crises for him.

Still, he had questions to ask.

"Son-in-law, if the Ninth Prince has ulterior motives, the sorcerer from the Southern Frontier would be the best evidence. Where is that person now?

And, is Princess Yu's death related to you?"

Thinking about the Ninth Prince's beloved daughter's death, he knew it would cause a huge uproar if discovered. If his son-in-law was indeed responsible, he had to find a way to help him escape.

"Father-in-law, I did kill Princess Yu. A woman like her, who is unfaithful, doesn't deserve my brother-in-law.

Also, my purpose in coming to the Imperial City was to capture that sorcerer. Now that I have succeeded, my brothers and I have already sent him out of the city."

Mo Jiuye had a good understanding of He Yueming's character; otherwise, he wouldn't have agreed to marry He Zhiran.

In the Mo family, when choosing a wife, they didn't place high importance on social status but rather on the character of the bride's family.

He Yueming had served in the government for many years, maintaining neutrality like the Mo family, not aligning with any faction. Moreover, he was known for his integrity, making significant contributions to Great Shun.

His current position as a key official, unaffected by the Mo family's situation, clearly demonstrated his worth.

Furthermore, he believed that He Yueming genuinely cared for Ranran and would not betray their trust.

Indeed, He Yueming was particularly shocked when Mo Jiuye mentioned his brothers.

"Son-in-law, you said your brothers?" Could it be that the Mo family's men hadn't died?

Mu Jiuye kept his explanation brief.

"On our way to Northwest, we were fortunate enough to discover that my elder brothers are still alive. With Ranran's help, we have now found six of my brothers and also located the rest of our family members.

The man from Southland who provided the poison insects to Prince Nine is the one responsible for the persecution of our family. He is the key to finding my father and brothers, so I cannot hand him over to you as evidence against Prince Nine."

He Yueming carefully processed Mu Jiuye's words, genuinely happy for the Mu family.

As for his son-in-law mentioning Ranran's assistance, he merely thought it was a polite gesture and did not give it much thought.

He knew very well what his daughter was capable of.

Unlike other ladies of noble families who spent their days on embroidery and such pastimes, his daughter, Ranran, had always been fond of reading medical books.

Was learning medicine really that simple?

Could she truly master it just by reading some books without a teacher?

Nevertheless, both he and his wife doted on their daughter. Regardless of whether she could understand the books or not, they let her pursue her interest.

If it weren't for the commotion during her wedding with Mu Jiuye, leaving a trunk full of medical books at home, those books would have been part of her dowry.

Thinking about this, He Yueming felt an even stronger longing for his daughter.

However, he knew that this was not the time for sentimentality.

"Since that's the case, I will find other ways to gather evidence of Prince Nine's treason. We must not allow such a person to cause chaos in the country."

Mu Jiuye understood that given his father-in-law's character, he would certainly do everything possible to oppose Prince Nine.

To ensure he was fully informed, Mu Jiuye added softly:

"There is another matter I hope you know, so you can be prepared."

"What is it?" He Yueming felt a mix of emotions, realizing that his son-in-law's appearance had brought so many shocking revelations.

Little did he know that what Mu Jiuye was about to tell him would be even more astonishing.

Considering they had been in the room for quite some time, Mu Jiuye hesitated to speak further.

He first walked to the door and looked outside, ensuring no suspicious individuals were around, before returning.