webnovelfull Chapter 380 Do you have any shame?
Chapter 380 Do you have any shame?
As if receiving her gaze, Master Ji shook his head, "Your master and the others probably don't know... These are all what I saw from the files of the Ji family's patriarch. Only the patriarch can crack the code, and the files are also placed in a secret compartment as a family secret, which cannot be seen by anyone other than the patriarch himself."
Ha! The Lu family was clearly the biggest contributor, but in the end, the entire family was buried with them.
Shen Yu tapped the armrests of the chair, one after another, and saw that their attitude had become much colder. "So what? What does this have to do with us? Is it because I have Su family blood in my body? Or is it because I worshipped the Lu family as my master, or is it because... I am the granddaughter-in-law of your Ji family? Ha!"
You wouldn't know it if you didn't tell me, but it seems like she is the best candidate, a descendant of the three major families...
She turned her head to look at Mu Ruilin, who had been pursing his lips with an embarrassed look on his face. Although these things had nothing to do with him, Shen Yu couldn't help but vent her anger when she thought of the difficulties her master and uncle had faced over the years.
The words he said were not so polite. "Oh? So the royal family of the Mu family has a history of crossing the river and destroying the bridge? Then how can I guarantee that... your Mu family will not kill us again this time?"
Mu Ruilin looked up in disbelief, "No, I won't..."
Shen Yu didn't let him speak, and continued, "Oh, really? Why do I see no big difference? Mr. Mu, do you think you are special? Or do you think everyone knows you? Otherwise, why are you hiding? You don't want to return to your ordinary identity, but you don't want to restore the throne? What's the point of the Mu family watching the Ji family die out for you? What's the difference between what you do and your ancestor who slaughtered all the meritorious officials of the Lu family?"
Mu Ruilin's face was full of surprise and confusion. He had known since he was a child that he had to hide himself. He thought he had done a good job, and no one had ever told him that there was anything wrong with this.
But now… he felt something inside him was collapsing.
But Shen Yu didn't let him go. Her icy voice came into his ears. She said, "Since you know that your presence will cause trouble to others, why don't you leave?"
Mu Ruilin's eyes flashed with shock. What made him even more unacceptable was that he actually agreed with these words...
"Without the Lu family's imperial physician, your Mu family would have died out long ago. Didn't your ancestors kill their lifesavers? I don't think there's any need for such an ungrateful family to exist. Mr. Mu, don't blame me for being blunt. You watched the Mu family die out with a clear conscience, and at the same time you took their help for granted. Do you have any shame?"
"enough!!"
Cangyu, who was outside the door, heard these roars and rushed in to be on guard. Shen Yu gave him a reassuring look, but did not let him out.
Mu Ruilin should be angry, but his mind was blank and he just wanted to leave here as soon as possible...
Reason told him that what Princess Zhuo said was right, but if he agreed with these words, then what was the meaning of his, his father, and his grandfather's perseverance over the years? He was suddenly so confused, who could save him?
"Rui Lin..."
Seeing the worried look in the old man's eyes, he suppressed his emotions, gathered his mind, and paid a great tribute to Mr. Ji as a junior. "Mr. Ji, thank you for your care all the time. I am sorry. From now on, the affairs of the Mu family will have nothing to do with the Ji family and the Prince Zhuo's Mansion! I really can't repay the Ji family's kindness. I will accept this great kindness with a flattering face, but not dragging you down anymore is indeed the only good thing I can do. I'm sorry for taking care of you all these years..."
He bent down deeply. The blood in his body would not allow him to kneel before anyone. This was the highest etiquette he could think of.
He represents not only himself, but also the entire family behind him. He has always known that his identity is embarrassing, so he is grateful and guilty to the Ji family. However, he never expected... that he is indeed shameless.
Looking up at Shen Yu again, he still felt a little ashamed of himself, but there was also a sense of relief and gratitude that he had not felt before, "Princess Zhuo, thank you. I am sorry about the Lu and Su families. Although I cannot arrogantly say that I will make any compensation, I am willing to pray for them for the rest of my life and atone for our neglect over the years. I will take my leave first..."
Seeing him leave so abruptly, Shen Yu was a little stunned.
Originally, I just wanted to test whether he had any other purpose. Any man with a little self-respect would not be able to accept such humiliation, not to mention that he is a member of the royal family of the previous dynasty?
But even in his rage, there was no trace of gloom in his eyes. Was he pretending? Or was he really that innocent?
"Rui Lin..."
Looking at the back figure turning away, the old man was a little anxious. He didn't expect that things would become such a difficult situation! This is the child he watched grow up! Looking at Shen Yu's eyes, he gradually changed from appreciation at the beginning to resentment...
Shen Yu met his gaze and touched his nose guiltily, "Ha, young people really can't stand stimulation... Hey, Mr. Mu, wait a minute!"
Mu Ruilin, who was about to step out of the door, paused and looked back at her in confusion.
Shen Yu coughed lightly, "...If I say I'm joking, would you believe me?" After saying that, he showed an expression that he thought was the most innocent.
Mu Ruilin's gaze changed from hesitation to puzzlement, and then to confusion and suspicion. No matter how many questions he had in his mind, he didn't know how to express them at this moment.
Although he changed his real name and identity, he had studied with the male members of the Ji family since he was a child. The character of a scholar would not allow him to pretend nothing happened when he knew he had let others down. Although he was reluctant to leave the Ji family, he had just made up his mind to break away from them and be independent and not drag anyone down. At worst, he would become a monk.
But now...she said she was joking?
Meeting the confused look in the young man's eyes, Shen Yu felt a little guilty for once. Wasn't it because she had watched too many palace fighting dramas in the past, and she thought that no royal orphan would be innocent?
But she realized later that it was the Ji family who educated him. Perhaps his grandfather would not want to raise a person who would bring disaster to the country, right?
She looked at Lu Yingxing for help, blinking her big eyes: Save me! !
Receiving his wife's request for help, Lu Yingxing patted her head lovingly and helplessly, and ordered outside, "Come here, go and ask Mr. Wu and the emperor to come over, and... the master."
Mu Ruilin, who was pushed back by Cangyu again, sat down mechanically and took the teacup handed to him by the old man mechanically.
The warm tea in his hand warmed up his frozen fingers. He asked doubtfully, "Yes, is there anything else you need me to tell you?"
Seeing his nervous and helpless expression, Master Ji glared at Shen Yu angrily, "Look at what you have done?"
Of course he knew that she was testing him on purpose, but he didn't expect this girl to be so cruel. Every word she said was meant to dig into his heart. However, he had to explain for her, "Humph! She did it on purpose just now, just to test you!"
Mu Ruilin's heart moved slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Do you suspect that I...want to restore the monarchy?"