Chapter 477 This Is Not What the Mo Family Wants

Chapter 477 This Is Not What the Mo Family Wants

The other men of the Mo Family shared similar thoughts, and seeing their eldest brother voice their sentiments, they all came forward to agree.

"Eldest Brother is right. As long as we brothers act together, we can ensure they will never return."

However, Mo Jiuye's thoughts were not as carefree as his elder brothers'.

"Mr. Fei’s letter warning us about this matter indicates that the Empress’s actions this time are significant.

On the way to the Northwest, the exiled group encountered several ambushes, with at least a hundred assassins sent by Nan Heng.

From what I know, both the Empress and Nan Heng use assassins and mercenaries secretly trained by the Xue family. This time, the assassins dispatched by the Empress must also come from the Xue family’s ranks.

From the last situation, it’s clear that the number of mercenaries trained by the Xue family is substantial. Especially since they are determined to destroy our Mo Family, any further moves they make will certainly involve a large number of people."

"Ninth Brother, even if your assessment is accurate, we brothers have all cheated death on the battlefield. Who have we ever feared in this life?" Mo Chuhan was still somewhat unconvinced, feeling that his younger brother had become more timid.

Mo Jiuye indeed had become more cautious.

"Eight Brother, do you remember when each of you sent back news of your deaths?

Mother and the sisters-in-law were practically living in torment, crying every day. Now that our Mo Family has finally reunited after so much hardship, I don’t want those days to be repeated.

Moreover, I have already married and have children, and there are two elders who need my filial piety. My life is no longer just my own.

Before taking any risky actions, I must prioritize safety."

"Jiuye speaks well. Our Mo Family has already suffered a great calamity. Now that we have finally reunited, we cannot afford any more setbacks. We must carefully consider this matter and not act rashly."

While Mo Qing spoke, his gaze scanned his sons.

This kind of gaze was very familiar to the Mo family men. Back on the battlefield, their father’s gaze had been just as sharp when he convened his subordinates for a meeting inside the camp.

For a moment, all the Mo family men braced themselves, falling back into their roles, just as they had on the battlefield in the past.

Mo Qing naturally stepped into his role as well.

"Jiuye, do you have any good strategies now?"

"Father, no matter how we respond, our priority is to ensure our people’s safety."

"Hmm, tell me your specific plan."

While everyone had been arguing, Mo Jiuya had already quickly devised a strategy.

"Mr. Fei obtained the information seven days ago. If the Empress's forces began their journey then, they would need at least another seven days to reach the Northwest."

"The old troops would have no trouble using bombs. A bit of guidance will suffice. I plan to use these few days to train them in bomb usage."

"Of course, bombs make too much noise, so it’s best to avoid using them if possible. Bombs are our last resort."

"I still have some repeating crossbows that can fire twenty consecutive shots. I will distribute these repeating crossbows among us."

"Starting today, within seven days at most, I will position my subordinates along the inevitable path to Yun City with the repeating crossbows and bombs, ensuring they don’t return if they come."

"Jiuye makes a good point. We must prevent them from entering Yun City." Mo Qing fully supported Mo Jiuya’s plan.

Not to mention the many women and children in the Mo clan, including the two newly born babies, who have no ability to evade danger, the villagers in Xiling Village face the same issue.

Once the assassins arrive here, the Mo clan will definitely resist, and when a major conflict breaks out, innocent people are likely to be harmed.

This is not the outcome the Mo clan desires.

"It's decided then, you brothers will be in charge of arranging this," Mo Qing made the final call. Ideally, he would have entrusted Mo Jiuya with the task, but considering He Zhiran and the two infants required his care, he decided to have his sons work together.

Of course, he believed that his other sons would fully follow Mo Jiuya's lead.

Seeing that the Mo clan was prepared, Meng Huaining felt a little more at ease.

Just as he was about to leave, Mo Qing called him back.

This was the first time his father-in-law had actively called him since marrying Mo Hanyue.

Mo Qing waved his hand, dismissing his sons for the moment, and then had Meng Huaining sit beside him.

"You understand the situation of the Mo clan now. It's not as tranquil as it appears. The heavens show no mercy, not even granting us a peaceful life.

Since that's the case, we of the Mo clan are not easy targets that can be crushed at will. Given the current circumstances, at the minimum, we are quietly opposing the people sent by the Empress, but in reality, the threat is omnipresent.

Hanyue is my only daughter, and I don't want her to be entangled in this. She is now a member of the Meng family, and I hope you can take her away from the Mo clan."

Mo Qing did not say the rest, knowing that Meng Huaining would understand his meaning.

Meng Huaining stood up solemnly and bowed to Mo Qing.

"Father-in-law, Huaining is not a coward. Now that I am living with the Mo clan, I already consider myself a member of the Mo family. How can I retreat out of self-preservation when the Mo clan is in peril?

Even if my grandfather were alive, he would not have let me off.

Ancient wisdom teaches that a person can be incapable but must not be heartless and unfeeling. Moreover, I understand the situation of the Mo clan. When my grandfather was alive, wasn't he also suspected by others..."

The person suspected, both of them knew, was the incompetent Emperor Shunwu.

"Father-in-law, since we have come to this point, I will be honest with you.

I never wanted to enter officialdom, but because my grandfather died unjustly, I just wanted to clear his name through my own efforts.

But after these years in the officialdom, I have seen everything clearly. Having such an incompetent emperor is a nightmare for the people.

Moreover, I have been practicing martial arts since I was young. Although I am not as skilled as my brothers, I am still capable of protecting Hanyue.

Please trust me. As long as I am alive, I will protect Hanyue, and I will stand with the Mo clan through every trial."

Mo Qing did not expect Meng Huaining to have such an attitude. The Mo clan's situation was like a murky pond; anyone who got involved could easily attract deadly trouble.

At the same time, he greatly admired his son-in-law's righteousness and courage.

He was not the type to be overly fussy, and he could see that Meng Huaining's resolve was firm. Since that was the case, there was no point in further persuasion.

"Since you are unwilling to take Hanyue and stay out of this, I still hope that you can protect yourselves."

"Father-in-law, you can be sure, Huaining understands."

Both of them shared the same thought, and without saying much, they had an unspoken understanding.

Mo Qing shifted his body slightly and said, "It's getting late, you should go and rest!"

"Father-in-law, get some rest as well. Huaining takes his leave now."

As soon as Meng Huaining opened the door, he heard dogs barking outside.