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General Wei was taken aback by Mo Yi’s words and quickly looked around to ensure they were alone. He then whispered, “Your Highness! You mustn’t speak like this, it’s dangerous! If word reaches His Majesty, it could be detrimental to you.”
Mo Yi nodded in understanding, “I know. I haven’t spoken to anyone else about this. I trust Brother Bai and believe in your character as well, General. You must also believe that Lord Baihuo is innocent, otherwise, how could Vice General Liu have spoken so freely just now?”
Seeing General Wei speechless, Mo Yi continued, “I only wanted to express my thoughts honestly. If I’m wrong, then I’m wrong. Even if it’s the Emperor, I don’t believe that every decision he makes is correct.”
General Wei, shocked by Mo Yi’s audacious words, couldn’t help but glance at Bai Yao, who remained silent for a long time before looking at Mo Yi firmly and saying softly, “If the Bai family knew of Your Highness’s thoughts, they would surely be comforted.”
Mo Yi shook his head with a sense of loss, “Unfortunately, I am currently powerless and can’t do much. I can only hope for a true hero to emerge in the future and clear the name of Marquis Zhongyong, granting them justice. Most importantly, the one who made the wrong judgment, even if it’s the Emperor, must admit his mistake and clear Marquis Zhongyong’s name in front of the world. Only then can the souls of those who died wrongfully be truly comforted.”
Mo Yi spoke from his heart, believing that those responsible for their mistakes should be held accountable, even if it’s the Emperor, they cannot simply overlook it.
“What? You mean you want the Emperor to admit his mistakes?” General Wei, shocked by these words, looked at Mo Yi as if his ears were playing tricks on him.
Even Bai Yao, hearing this for the first time, was taken aback. He had thought about overturning the case, seeking revenge, making everyone who harmed his family pay, even if it meant taking the Emperor’s life, but he had never considered making the Emperor personally admit his mistakes.
Which monarch would admit their own wrongdoing? Even if they were wrong, they wouldn’t admit it; they would only have historians sing their praises.
In such a monarchy, Mo Yi’s words broke through their conventional thinking. But upon careful consideration, it made sense. Even if they killed the old Emperor and overturned the case for Marquis Zhongyong, what then? Without revisiting the case during Mo Tian’s reign, it would be difficult to ensure that the truth revealed later would be believed by the misled commoners. The stain on the Bai family’s name would still linger.
With these thoughts in mind, Bai Yao looked at Mo Yi and ventured, “Your Highness, if you were to become Emperor in the future, would you still think the same way?”
To his surprise, Mo Yi shrugged and replied, “I’ve never thought about becoming Emperor.”
In Mo Yi’s view, being Emperor was too troublesome. He felt he wouldn’t be able to handle it; he lacked the intellect and capability required. He even worried that if he, who knew nothing, became Emperor, he would be a tyrant, and the people would suffer.
However, since it was a question from his partner, he answered truthfully, “I’ve never thought about it. It’s not something I can control. But regardless of my future status, I understand the importance of admitting mistakes when you make them. There’s a saying, ‘If a prince commits a crime, he should be punished like a commoner.'”
If a prince commits a crime, he should be punished like a commoner.
Whether true or not, Mo Yi’s words today were enough to deeply resonate with Bai Yao.
He had already made up his mind. If he had entered the capital with his current identity, he had merely hoped to see both the Eldest Prince and the Second Prince weakened, while also stirring up chaos in the court. But now, he had a genuine candidate in mind that he wanted to support.
If Mo Yi could truly accomplish what he said, then he would do everything in his power to propel him to the throne.
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Yet, this line of thought also worried Bai Yao. Because by then, his own identity might be hard to conceal.
If Mo Yi discovered that Bai Yao had approached him with ulterior motives, or worse, had deceived him by hiding his true identity as the heir of Marquis Zhongyong, would he be angry? Would he not forgive him?
But now was clearly not the time for honesty. There were too many people and matters involved behind him.
So, after quickly considering, he simply told Mo Yi to go back and rest, saying that he had something to discuss with General Wei.
After Mo Yi left, General Wei looked at Bai Yao with a knowing expression. “Are you planning to support the Sixth Prince to the throne? Aren’t you afraid he might have discovered something and was deceiving you with his words just now?”
Bai Yao pondered for a moment before replying, “The Sixth Prince is the best candidate.”
That statement wasn’t wrong either. General Wei nodded in agreement.
“However, the Sixth Prince’s influence in the court is still too weak. If you truly want him to ascend to the throne, you’ll have to expend a lot of effort,” General Wei remarked.
Bai Yao smirked at this comment. “So what? Spending more effort is still better than having either of the other two ascend to the throne.”
That statement made sense, and General Wei fully agreed. “In any case, I’ll follow your arrangements.”
After saying this, General Wei left for his own tent, leaving Bai Yao alone in the cold wind, gazing at the snowy moonlight in the sky, squinting his eyes.
If Mo Yi truly became emperor in the future but failed to fulfill his promises or even became a tyrant… then he would just depose him.
He had hidden his capabilities for so many years, not without some extraordinary means!
Perhaps it was because the recent conversation had touched a nerve with Bai Yao that he stayed outside in the cold wind for quite some time before returning. However, instead of going to his own tent, he went to Mo Yi’s.
The person he had been thinking about lay resting on the bed. Upon seeing Bai Yao, Mo Yi immediately propped himself up on his elbow, opened his arms wide, and smiled, “You’re back!”
Bai Yao’s heart warmed at the sight. It seemed like Mo Yi’s innocent smile had dispelled all the entangled plots and schemes in his mind.
Seeing Mo Yi’s welcoming gesture was like seeing a little dog eagerly awaiting its owner’s return, inexplicably heartwarming and always providing a sense of security.
Striding over to Mo Yi’s side, Bai Yao embraced him tightly and gently kissed his cheek. He didn’t want to dwell on past matters anymore, so he simply asked, “How come I didn’t know about your martial arts skills before? You’re so formidable.”
Mo Yi chuckled at Bai Yao’s comment, “I just have extraordinary talent! They all say Vice General Liu has exceptionally strong martial arts skills, but none of them can match up to me. Doesn’t that make me really, really amazing?”
“Well, you’re exceptionally amazing,” Bai Yao replied with a smile as he affectionately nudged Mo Yi’s nose and kissed him. He then opened Mo Yi’s robe and whispered, “My prince, you’re always this formidable, no matter what.”
His words stirred something inside Mo Yi…
The unfinished conversation was drowned out by their kisses, and the two spent a passionate and wonderful night together.
Perhaps it was because they weren’t in a carriage this time, with much less confined space. Although they didn’t reach the final stage, the lovers still had a good time being close to each other.
Mo Yi slept until mid-morning before waking up, only to find his partner was no longer beside him.
However, Bai Yao was always busy, so Mo Yi wasn’t surprised.
After defeating Vice General Liu at the banquet yesterday, Mo Yi had gained some fame. He had always been a person who didn’t seek trouble, and he treated yesterday’s battle as just a friendly sparring session.
Since Vice General Liu was sincerely impressed by him, the other soldiers in the camp greeted the prince with smiles when they saw him.
Mo Yi found it somewhat surprising. Although he was still cautious around strangers, he enjoyed the atmosphere in the military camp, feeling much more relaxed than he did in the court.
As for the recent military actions, they weren’t in a hurry. When Bai Yao was in Dayu, he helped subdue some border tribes. These tribes were located near Dayu and Da’an, so Bai Yao had them unite and stage a few mock attacks. In reality, it was all just a show for outsiders.
The so-called urgent messages about the escalating military situation were all deliberately instructed by Bai Yao for General Wei to convey. However, whether by coincidence or some other reason, just a couple of days after Mo Yi’s arrival, the distant Takar tribe indeed came to stir up trouble.
Although the Takar tribe didn’t boast a large number of warriors, they were exceptionally brutal. They didn’t engage in farming or herding but survived by raiding border fortresses and other tribes. Renowned for their ruthless tactics, they spared no one, not even the elderly, women, or children.
When General Wei planned to dispatch troops to confront them, Bai Yao volunteered himself. He knew the enemy wasn’t numerous and the situation wasn’t overly perilous. The reason he wanted to take part personally was to win the battle and credit the victory to Mo Yi.
However, he didn’t anticipate Mo Yi would follow suit, donning armor and joining the fray as a common soldier.
By the time Bai Yao realized what was happening, it was too late.
“Mo Yi, come back!” Bai Yao roared in frustration, but Mo Yi seemed oblivious, charging toward the enemy leader’s direction on horseback, much to Bai Yao’s frantic dismay.
But on the battlefield, it wasn’t as simple as Bai Yao could just rush to Mo Yi’s side.
“Host, it seems like the mission target is angry!” 006 trembled at Bai Yao’s yelling.
“I know, I know,” Mo Yi replied while fighting off enemies, trying to calm Bai Yao down. “He’s just being too polite. How can he go to battle without taking me along? I’m so capable; I can definitely help him achieve great feats!”
As Mo Yi fought, he wielded his long blade against the enemy, seeing them not as ruthless tribesmen but as stepping stones to help his partner ascend. Without hesitation, he struck them down one by one.
Especially after each kill, when 006 reported that these individuals were responsible for countless innocent lives, Mo Yi felt a surge of satisfaction as he received ample karmic rewards from the heavens for each one slain.
With each swing of his blade, he dispatched these expendable pawns effortlessly, until he finally reached the leader of the Takar tribe.
Mo Yi approached the leader with his blade raised, aiming for a decisive strike, but the leader, true to his title, proved to be a formidable opponent, swiftly parrying Mo Yi’s attack.
More enemies converged on them, attempting to thwart Mo Yi’s advance, but they were no match for him. In the chaos, he seized the opportunity and delivered a fatal blow to the leader, decapitating him.
Witnessing their leader’s demise, the remaining members of the tribe faltered, their bravado shattered. Bai Yao swiftly led his troops to eliminate the rest of the tribe.
The soldiers on the battlefield took notice, realizing that the valiant figure who had broken through enemy lines and slain their leader was none other than their Sixth Prince. They erupted into cheers, hailing Mo Yi as a hero.
Even Bai Yao, watching from a distance, couldn’t help but feel a surge of pride and admiration at the sight of Mo Yi clad in armor, astride his warhorse.
However, as Mo Yi approached Bai Yao with a radiant smile, ready to bask in his glory, he was met with a cold gaze and a swift departure.
Mo Yi’s smile faltered momentarily, realizing that Bai Yao’s concern and worry were genuine.
After their triumphant return to the camp, the soldiers celebrated together. However, Mo Yi’s initial jubilation gave way to unease as Bai Yao remained silent throughout the journey, not sparing him a single word or glance, his expression icy and aloof.
Mo Yi couldn’t help but worry whether he had done something wrong to upset his partner.
Feeling apprehensive and unsure, Mo Yi followed Bai Yao closely, shadowing his every move.
It wasn’t until they reached their tent and Bai Yao removed his armor, sitting down on the bed, that Mo Yi mustered the courage to approach him.
“Ba…Bai Ren…”
Before he could finish his sentence, Bai Yao grabbed him and pulled him over, laying him across his knees. With a swift motion, Bai Yao lifted his garment and delivered a sharp smack to his buttocks.
Mo Yi: Ah!
Bai Yao: Do you dare to risk your life like that again? Do you dare to make me worry like that?
*Smack smack smack!*
Mo Yi: Ah! *Whimper whimper whimper* (QAQ)
Poor Mo Yi 😆… Thank you for the update!
Thank you for reading too!! 😘
Oops…Spare the poor puppy Bai Ren😅
Thanks for the chapter!
Bai Ren: I shall show no mercy! (Keep spanking until its red like tomato)
Thank you for reading too!! 🥰
I didn’t expect a spanking 😭
Same!! I was laughing so hard when I got to that part 😭😭😭
Why did I feel like I just won a novel price being mentioned by Eili?😳
And also being mentioned in the face slapping, heroic, buttocks slapping chapter feels great😂
😘😘😘 Sending kisses!!
Agreed! The author really narrated Mo Yi very handsomely and also cutely
Bad doggy who doesn’t listen to his owner will get spanked in the bum 😂
Its going to be like 🍑!!
Kkkkkkkkk war hero and future emperor is slapped for his mischief!
I’m sorry, but…. While reading my intrusive thoughts suddenly emerge and I’m spanking my own buttock while I read that sentence😭😭