The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

Chapter 270

Shangguan Ziling looked up at Mo Shaoxie and said firmly, "Then let's go to the bandits' hideout now, take back the relief food, and teach them a lesson. Who told them to rob even the relief food?"

Mo Shaoxie looked at Shangguan Ziling lovingly and nodded gently. He called Mo Feng and said in a deep voice, "Mo Feng, you stay and help Guo Fusi to give porridge to the victims, distribute food, and prevent the victims from rioting."

Mo Feng was stunned for a moment, then he understood what Mo Shaoxie meant. He cupped his hands and replied, "Yes, Master." But he felt a little unwilling in his heart. Why couldn't he follow his master and the princess to the bandits' hiding place? He secretly glanced at Mo Ying, only to see him looking at him with a raised eyebrow.

Shangguan Ziling saw this and comforted him softly, "Mo Feng, you are also very important here. Guo Fusi can't handle it alone, you have to help him calm the emotions of the victims and ensure that they can receive food safely."

Mo Feng felt a warm current in his heart after hearing this. He knew that Shangguan Ziling trusted and expected him, and he couldn't let her down. He nodded and said, "Princess, I will do my best."

Shangguan Ziling looked at Mo Ying and Dong Qing again and said, "Mo Ying, you and Dong Qing come with me and Mo Shaoxie, and Qiu Kui stay." Upon hearing this, Mo Ying and Dong Qing immediately bowed in agreement.

Mo Feng looked at their departing backs, feeling somewhat disappointed. But he also knew that his duty was to protect these innocent disaster victims, and he could not leave without permission.

Mo Shaoxie and his companions rode on horses, silently traveling along the winding mountain road. Their destination was the legendary hiding place of the bandits, where the disaster relief food they urgently needed to retrieve was hidden.

The mountain road was rugged and winding, seemingly endless. On both sides were dense weeds, swaying in the breeze, making rustling sounds, as if telling something. The air was filled with the smell of moist soil, mixed with a hint of the wildness of the mountains.

Mo Shaoxie and his group were riding on horses. Mo Shaoxie's eyes were as sharp as torches, sweeping across the road ahead.

Half an hour later, Mo Shaoxie and his party finally dismounted and arrived at the bandits' hideout. They looked around and saw dilapidated wooden houses scattered on the hillside. Dim lights shone through the windows, adding a bit of weird atmosphere to this desolate place.

They carefully avoided the patrolling minions and entered the mountain stronghold quietly. Mo Ying was agile and moved in the darkness like a ghost, his eyes fixed on every corner to ensure that their whereabouts would not be discovered.

In a hidden corner, Mo Ying suddenly attacked and subdued a patrolling minion. With a cold sword across the minion's neck, Mo Ying asked in a cold voice, "Don't scream, or you will lose your life. Understand?"

The little minion was so frightened that he trembled and begged for mercy, "Please spare my life, please spare my life, don't kill me!"

Mo Ying said calmly, "Tell me, where did you put the disaster relief food you looted?"

The little Luo Luo was shaking all over, and he said tremblingly: "Our boss put the looted food in the cave."

Mo Ying snorted coldly and said, "Take us there, don't play any tricks, or you'll be careful of your life!" Xiao Luoluo nodded quickly, he didn't dare to be negligent in the slightest.

He led Mo Shaoxie, Shangguan Ziling and others all the way to the cave where the food was hidden.

The cave was dark and damp, with a musty smell in the air. Xiao Luoluo pointed nervously and said, "This cave is where the food is stored." Mo Ying knocked Xiao Luoluo unconscious with one blow, as he didn't want to leave any hidden dangers.

Mo Shaoxie hugged Shangguan Ziling and walked into the cave. They saw that the cave was full of food. A trace of joy and satisfaction flashed in Shangguan Ziling's eyes. These foods would be able to save the lives of countless victims.

Mo Ying and Dong Qing were guarding outside. They vigilantly observed the movements around them to make sure no other bandits approached.

Shangguan Ziling couldn't help but say, "These bandits don't look very powerful. Jun Yaotian's food could be easily robbed by them. Jun Yaotian is really useless." There was a hint of dissatisfaction and sarcasm in her voice.

Mo Shaoxie frowned slightly after hearing this. He said softly, "Ling'er, Jun Yaotian was protected too well by the Queen. He has never seen such a scene. When he met the bandits, he only thought about himself, so he was easily robbed of his food by the bandits."

After listening to Mo Shaoxie's explanation, Shangguan Ziling curled her lips and said, "It's really cowardly for a crown prince to be such a coward!" There was still a hint of disdain in her voice.

Mo Shaoxie sneered, "The emperor made Jun Yaotian the crown prince because he thought he was stupid and easy to control. Now he just realized that his body is not doing well, so he is going against the public opinion and abolishing the crown prince."

Shangguan Ziling was shocked, "The emperor noticed something was wrong with his body?"

Mo Shaoxie touched Shangguan Ziling's forehead and said lovingly, "Ling'er, the emperor is not stupid. He fainted for no reason again and again, and the imperial physician couldn't find out the reason. He is suspicious and must suspect that there is something wrong with his body. That's why he is in a hurry to support the fourth prince Jun Feiqin."

After hearing what Mo Shaoxie said, Shangguan Ziling asked curiously, "What kind of person is the Fourth Prince Jun Feiqin?" People outside rarely hear about the Fourth Prince, and it seems that the Fourth Prince is very low-key.

Mo Shaoxie said, "Ling'er, do you know why the emperor made Jun Yaotian the crown prince?"

Shangguan Ziling was slightly stunned. She shook her head, indicating that she didn't know. Shouldn't the legitimate son of the queen be made the crown prince? She looked at Mo Shaoxie curiously, waiting for his next words.

Mo Shaoxie smiled slightly and began to narrate. His voice was deep and powerful, as if every word was full of deep meaning.

"Jun Feiqin is the son of Concubine De. Of course, when the emperor was still a prince, he had a deep affection for Concubine De and doted on her very much. But Concubine De was not of high status, so the empress dowager chose a marriage for the emperor, who is now the empress.

The emperor did not like the queen, but the queen's family was huge and provided a lot of help for his ascension to the throne. Since Defei's family had no one, she was miscarried by the queen when she was pregnant. The queen gave birth to Jun Yaotian, and the three-year-old Jun Yaotian was made the crown prince by the emperor. The emperor alienated Defei, and everyone thought that the beloved Defei had fallen out of favor, but it was really the emperor's way of protecting Defei. "

Shangguan Ziling also started gossiping after hearing this. She looked at Mo Shaoxie with sparkling eyes and motioned him to continue.

Mo Shaoxie added: "The Emperor appointed Jun Yaotian as the Crown Prince and made Jun Yaoqi oppose him, all for the sake of the Fourth Prince, Jun Feiqin. The First Prince rebelled and was deposed, and the Crown Prince's disaster relief grain was robbed. The Emperor was angry on the surface and deposed the Crown Prince, but in fact he was just paving the way for Jun Feiqin."

Shangguan Ziling couldn't help but sigh after hearing what Mo Shaoxie said: "This emperor is really thoughtful!" She shook her head and said: "This fight for the throne is really cruel!"

Mo Shaoxie looked at her, a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes. He reached out and gently held her hand, saying, "Don't worry, I'm here."

Shangguan Ziling trembled slightly. She raised her head and looked into Mo Shaoxie's deep eyes. Her heart was beating. She whispered, "Mo Shaoxie, what about you? What do you think of the Fourth Prince Jun Feiqin?"