His entire family perished in battle; he rose from the ashes to conquer the world.

It won't change suddenly.

"Yan'er, my dear nephew, both of you, please leave." Xu Wei turned to look at Madam Xu, his eyes icy cold. "I have something to say to her!"

This was the first time Mrs. Xu had seen her husband's eyes look so terrifying, and she was so frightened that she immediately sought help from Xu Yan:

"Yan'er, don't go."

Madam Xu was afraid that after Xu Yan left, she would be tormented by Xu Wei. After all, she had been bullying Xu Wei for many years. Now that Xu Wei had suddenly become so tough, she had to vent all the grievances she had accumulated over the years.

Thinking of this, Madam Xu gripped Xu Yan's hands tightly, refusing to let go no matter what.

With his daughter present, Xu Wei would certainly be too embarrassed to lay a hand on her.

"go out!"

Xu Wei shouted loudly.

Xu Yan hesitated for a moment, but after some internal struggle, she shook off Madam Xu's hand and walked out without looking back.

No matter how much Madam Xu called out to her to stay, Xu Yan did not turn around.

Mu Yuan glanced at Madam Xu, who was screaming in agony, and then walked out as well.

Xu Wei walked to the door and quickly closed it. A moment later, Madam Xu's mournful cries came from inside.

It seems that Xu Wei wanted to repay all the grievances he had suffered over the past ten years to Madam Xu.

"What exactly did you say to my father? Why has my father changed so much?" Outside the room, Xu Yan looked at Mu Yuan with reproach in her eyes.

Mu Yuan was already used to being blamed by others, and said calmly:

"What can I say? Just tell Lord Xu the truth: everything Madam Xu has done has only harmed the Xu family and brought no benefit whatsoever."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yan fell silent.

A long time passed.

The door slowly opened.

Xu Wei came out from inside.

Xu Wei walked straight to Mu Yuan's side and said to him, "Nephew, come with me."

Mu Yuan nodded and followed behind Xu Wei.

Worried about her mother, Xu Yan quickly went into the room to check on her.

Enter the house.

Madam Xu was slumped on the ground, sobbing softly, her cheeks covered with clearly visible handprints.

When Madam Xu saw Xu Yan enter, she immediately stopped crying and began to curse:

"You unfilial daughter! You saw your mother being bullied, and not only did you not stop it, you even stood outside and let your father bully me! How could I have raised such an ungrateful child?"

Xu Yan was completely stunned.

She had initially felt sorry for her mother and wanted to come in to see her, offer some words of comfort, and finally explain the seriousness of the situation.

But unexpectedly.

As soon as he walked in, his mother started scolding him.

Not only that.

Her mother also said she was unfilial.

Xu Yan was both angry and sad, and said, "It seems I was just being presumptuous."

After saying that, Xu Yan turned and left.

Madam Xu was left alone, slumped on the ground, secretly heartbroken.

the other side.

Mu Yuan followed Xu Wei to the backyard.

"Nephew, has the Emperor summoned you?" Xu Wei asked.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yuan appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly he was filled with unease.

Earlier at the Crown Prince's residence, Crown Prince Zhu Xu attempted to harm him, but at the crucial moment, a eunuch sent by the Emperor arrived and took him to the palace to meet the Emperor.

Only the people in the Crown Prince's residence that night, and the eunuchs who arrived at the scene, knew about this.

Why did Xu Wei also know about this?

Alternatively, Xu Wei also planted spies in the Crown Prince's residence.

Either the emperor, or someone close to the emperor, informed Xu Wei.

Whichever one it is.

It's clear that Xu Wei had been secretly preparing for this upcoming fierce power struggle!

Xu Wei kept his eyes fixed on Mu Yuan's, seemingly reading some clues from his gaze, and continued, "Are you curious as to why I know what happened at the Crown Prince's residence that night?"

Mu Yuan did not answer, but wanted to hear Xu Wei's next explanation.

Xu Wei continued:

"Don't let my being bullied and silenced by my wife at home fool you. I'm not one to let a single thing happen in the court."

Although Xu Wei didn't say what Mu Yuan most wanted to know, Mu Yuan still gleaned some clues from his words.

Xu Wei must have had his own channels for inquiring about events happening in the imperial court.

Having understood this, Mu Yuan was no longer curious and instead asked, "Uncle Xu, what are your thoughts on the Emperor's sons?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Wei's eyebrows twitched, and a solemn expression appeared on his face. He looked around and, finding no one else nearby, slowly spoke:

"It seems the Emperor has been talking to you quite a bit in private!"

Mu Yuan smiled, neither admitting nor denying it.

When talking to intelligent people, you often don't need to use very direct words; a smile or a silence is enough to understand what they mean.

Let's consider today's conversation a heart-to-heart talk.

Xu Wei took a deep breath and began to talk about Crown Prince Zhu Xu:

"In the early years, His Highness the Crown Prince oversaw the country and managed the government affairs very well. However, in recent years, he seems to be less satisfied with overseeing the country. There are influential ministers in the court, as well as military generals like the Duke of Liang who have no military power. Almost all of them have submitted to him and are willing to serve him."

Xu Wei's words were still too euphemistic, but upon closer listening, Xu Wei was almost putting the Crown Prince's rebellion on the table.

Mu Yuan was listening intently when Xu Wei changed the subject:

"This time, the Emperor issued an edict ordering Tuoba Yue and Qin Hongxiu to remarry. In my opinion, he doesn't really want them to remarry, but rather he wants to bring you, my dear nephew, to the capital."

It must be said that Xu Wei's sense of political maneuvering was far superior to that of many other officials.

It's important to know that Mu Yuan didn't tell Xu Wei any of this.

However, Xu Wei was able to understand the underlying principles through some superficial things.

Mu Yuan was extremely surprised.

He also understood why Xu Wei was able to become the Minister of Justice.

With his keen sense of political maneuvering and long-term vision, Xu Wei could have risen rapidly in rank even without the support of Madam Xu's family.

It's just a matter of time.

"Uncle Xu is really amazing," Mu Yuan said with a smile.

"Nephew, the capital is not like the southwest. Don't be fooled by your ability to move around freely these days. There are countless eyes watching you from behind."

Xu Wei's words reminded Mu Yuan to be careful in everything he did in the capital.

Because if something goes wrong.

That's no small matter.

Especially at such a critical time.

Secondly, the 200,000 Xifu troops under Mu Yuan's command are highly coveted by various forces.

Now everything is calm.

That's because the storm hasn't fully arrived yet.

Mu Yuan nodded in acceptance of Xu Wei's well-intentioned reminder, and then asked, "I understand that, but Uncle Xu, there's something I'm not sure if I should say."

"Nephew, we're having a heart-to-heart talk, why be so reserved? Just say what's on your mind," Xu Wei said with a smile.

Mu Yuan pondered for a moment, then said:

Which prince do you think has the best chance?

Upon hearing this, Xu Wei's expression immediately changed, his eyes filled with astonishment.