Marrying a concubine to seduce him and lure him into the game

Chapter 136 Confused

Fang Mo's gaze was deeply locked on Su Rao, and there seemed to be a barely perceptible wavering under that cold mask.

Su Rao caught this subtle change, and her heart moved. Then she asked another question that bothered her: "How is Master Mingkong doing?"

Fang Mo stared at her, and after a moment, he slowly uttered two words: "Seriously injured, unconscious."

"Where are the other people traveling with you?" Su Rao asked. Although she tried hard to suppress it, she could not hide her worry and anxiety.

A hint of sneer appeared on Fang Mo's face again, and that expression made Su Rao feel uneasy.

"As for those who are traveling with us..." He deliberately prolonged his tone, but stopped abruptly at the most crucial point, refusing to reveal more.

This usually cold-blooded captain of the Imperial Guard displayed such viciousness and cunningness at this moment that people could not help but feel indignant.

Just when Su Rao was extremely anxious and could hardly hold back, Fang Mo finally gave an answer, but it was four ambiguous words: "Uncertain about life or death."

"What do you mean by uncertain life or death?" Su Rao asked.

"My men have searched the surrounding area for ten miles, but found no trace of them." There was a hint of helplessness in Fang Mo's tone.

"What about Mo Yi?" Su Rao's voice trembled slightly.

"His whereabouts are also unknown." Fang Mo's answer was concise and heavy.

This news is like a double-edged sword, and it is difficult to tell whether it is good or bad.

There are too many possibilities and too many unknowns, but at least there is still hope, which is always better than facing the despair of death directly.

Su Rao felt a little relieved, knowing that asking more questions would be of no use, so she said no more, turned around and left, heading towards Fang Yuan's residence.

As soon as I arrived outside Fang Yuan's courtyard, I saw a group of people gathered there. Those burly servants with familiar clothes were actually the servants of the Huo family!

Why are people from the Huo Mansion here?

Sister Su Yi is still inside!

Which of the Fang sisters is the target of these people?

Although Su Rao had doubts in her heart, she also understood that it was meaningless to escape at this time.

She walked resolutely towards the courtyard gate. When the servants of the Huo Mansion saw her, they consciously made way for her. Two of them followed closely behind her, as if they were afraid that she would suddenly disappear.

As I stepped into the living room, several figures came into view.

Mrs. Huo, Su Yi, and Fang Yuan were all present, but Su Yi and Fang Yuan could not hide their sorrowful expressions.

When Mrs. Huo saw Su Rao, her face was immediately filled with smiles, and she warmly invited her to sit down: "Isn't this Prince Yi's concubine? What a coincidence, come and take a seat here."

Su Rao sat down next to Su Yi, and Mrs. Huo changed the subject: "I just heard that Princess Yi and Miss Fang are close friends. They are a match made in heaven. I didn't expect that Captain Xu, who is usually taciturn, has such a deep friendship with Prince Yi's Mansion. The world is really amazing."

Su Rao's relationship with Fang Mo was originally kept secret. She was confident that she could control her subordinates not to reveal any information to King Qi.

However, Mrs. Huo never relaxed her surveillance on Fang Mo, and this time it seemed that she had found something she could use.

The King of Qi's trust in Fang Mo might be damaged...

This is definitely not a good sign for Su Rao.

In fact, Mrs. Huo's dissatisfaction with Fang Mo has a long history.

Many of the honors and achievements that should have belonged to her were taken by Fang Mo.

What's even more outrageous is that Fang Mo also punished several of her close associates.

She had always kept all this hatred in her heart, but she had been able to keep it to herself only because of the high regard that the King of Qi and the Imperial Concubine had for Fang Mo.

Now that she had this handle, she would certainly not let it go easily.

Su Yi forced a smile and said, "Ayi and I are like sisters, and I am not familiar with Captain Xu."

Upon hearing this, Madam Huo turned her gaze to Fang Yuan: "Miss Fang is about the same age as Princess Yi. Princess Yi has found a good husband and lives a happy life. It's time for Miss Fang to consider a good marriage. Speaking of which, my brother's eldest son is a little older than Miss Fang. He just lost his wife at the beginning of the year. He is a good match for Miss Fang."

Although Fang Yuan didn't know the brother's son, Su Rao knew him well.

This man was short and fat, cruel and lustful. No maid in the mansion who was slightly pretty could escape his clutches.

His ex-wife, unable to bear all the abuse, eventually chose to commit suicide by jumping into a well.

If Fang Yuan was really pushed into such a fire pit, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Mrs. Huo's move was obviously a deliberate suppression of the other party's brothers and sisters!

Su Yi had obviously heard about the bad deeds of Mrs. Huo's nephew, and hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "Mrs. Huo, I'm afraid this is inappropriate..."

Mrs. Huo's face darkened, and her tone was unquestionable: "Princess Yi, do you mean that you think my nephew is not worthy of Miss Fang?"

"Madam Huo, this is not my intention. I just think that marriage is a matter that needs to be considered carefully..." Su Yi tried to explain.

"My nephew has good character and handsome appearance. I think Miss Fang is also a good match. How can you say it's careless? Princess Yi married well herself, but doesn't want to see her sister be happy as well? How can this be considered a true close friend?" Mrs. Huo pressed on, leaving Su Yi speechless for a moment.

"Tomorrow, I will ask my sister-in-law to come and propose marriage. The betrothal gift will be generous and will not let Miss Fang down."

Fang Yuan had vaguely realized from Su Yi's reaction that this was a trap, and her face turned pale instantly.

She had just recovered and thought her suffering was over, but...

Just when she was in a state of confusion, Fang Mo stepped into the hall and interrupted this suffocating conversation: "Mrs. Huo, please don't worry about my sister's marriage."

Madam Huo looked at Fang Mo with sharp eyes, and her words were somewhat threatening: "The Imperial Concubine often praises my nephew for his intelligence, but I didn't expect Captain Xu to be so disrespectful. Does Captain Xu really look down on my nephew, or is he dissatisfied with the Imperial Concubine?"

Mrs. Huo's words were directed at Fang Mo, putting him in an awkward position of being disrespectful to the imperial concubine, and the atmosphere suddenly froze.

"Mrs. Huo, please listen to what my brother has to say. He means no disrespect at all!" Fang Yuan hurriedly stepped forward, her eyes full of anxiety, trying to defend her brother, her hands trembling slightly.

Mrs. Huo's expression changed, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Oh? It seems that Miss Fang is quite satisfied with this marriage. In this case, this matter will be settled."

As Mrs. Huo finished her words, she stood up gracefully, her skirt swaying gently, and left without leaving any room for anyone to refute.

After Mrs. Huo disappeared, Fang Yuan looked at Fang Mo in panic, her eyes full of help and worry, her voice trembling slightly: "Brother, Mrs. Huo's nephew, could there be...something wrong?"

Fang Mo's face was as calm as water, and a complex emotion flashed in his deep eyes. After a moment of silence, he said firmly: "Don't worry, I will never let you step into such a marriage."

Then, Fang Mo turned his gaze to Su Yi and Su Rao, and said firmly: "We, the Fang family, cannot afford to live in Prince Yi's Mansion. Ladies, please do not have any more contact with them from now on."

"Brother——" Fang Yuan called out anxiously, her eyes full of confusion and anxiety.