"Help! Help!"
Sheng Lengshuang turned her head and saw Tao Li and the others running around in panic. Some even threw their gunpowder and fire starters onto the ground, shouting, "Retreat quickly!"
Before her words fell, she heard a loud 'boom', followed by 'boom, boom, boom'.
The explosions continued.
Sheng Lengshuang was quickly pulled back by Mo Lingxi. She personally witnessed Tao Li and Old Master Tao being caught in the explosions, injured and blown away, emitting screams and pleas for help. The ground was blown into one large pit after another. The scene was horrific.
She gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with cold light. What a vicious hidden hand, for their own selfish gain, they disregarded so many lives and did such a thing.
When she found out the identity of the hidden hand, she would make sure that person experienced the same fate!
When the shockwaves of the explosion subsided, Tao Li and Old Master Tao were nowhere to be seen, leaving only bloodstains and craters.
Protected by Mo Lingxi, Sheng Lengshuang looked around carefully. "Did you see who rescued Tao Li and the others?"
Mo Lingxi nodded, then shook his head. "I only saw a few men in black. They must have been hidden in the dark. Are you injured anywhere?"
Sheng Lengshuang said she was fine, but she was very upset, her pretty face looking extremely grim. "It's obvious that the other party deliberately arranged for Tao Li and the others to cause trouble today. Such an incident at my banquet is extremely detrimental to my and the Sheng family's reputation."
She didn't care about her reputation, but she couldn't ignore the Sheng family.
Mo Lingxi stroked her head and gently comforted her. "It's alright, no one dares to say a word. Besides, this incident is not your fault. It's the fault of the hidden hand and Tao Li and the others."
Sheng Lengshuang knew this, of course. She rubbed her temples and told the servants to clean up quickly. "Fortunately, nothing major happened, otherwise..."
Mo Lingxi understood. He narrowed his eyes. "Gunpowder is controlled by the imperial court. For the hidden hand to obtain so much gunpowder, it shows their extraordinary capabilities."
Sheng Lengshuang was startled. "Are you saying it's related to someone in the court? Zhou Wenxing?"
Mo Lingxi wasn't sure if Zhou Wenxing was responsible. "It's hard to say who did this for now. I'll investigate the gunpowder situation. Perhaps I can find some useful clues."
Sheng Lengshuang also knew that this was the only way for now. She frowned. "We need to find a way to catch Tao Li and the others. These people will do anything for their own benefit."
"Especially Tao Li. That woman is truly insane. You saw it just now, her reckless madness."
Mo Lingxi put his arm around her shoulder and walked inside, comforting her. "Don't worry, I will conduct a thorough search. I believe we will be able to find Tao Li and the others."
Sheng Lengshuang absently hummed, thinking about how to lure Tao Li and the others out to resolve this hidden danger.
As she was thinking, she suddenly heard Mo Lingxi say something.
"Given how dangerous it is, I should move back to live here to protect you, Xiao Feng, and Mother."
Sheng Lengshuang slowly turned her head to look at him, her face full of shock. "May I ask Prince Mingrui, are you this shameless? Does your nephew know?"
Mo Lingxi nodded with a straight face. "He knows. He even helped me come up with ideas to please you."
"..." She really hadn't expected Zi Cheng to do something like this.
With such a major incident, the banquet could not continue. To apologize, Sheng Lengshuang gave each of the ladies present a bottle of beauty-enhancing pills and personally escorted them to the main entrance.
After finishing these tasks, she and Mo Lingxi sat down to discuss matters with Madam Sheng, while Xiao Feng returned to his study to do his homework.
After understanding the situation, Madam Sheng's face turned red with anger. She slapped the small table forcefully. "What a vicious Tao family! What a vicious hidden hand! These people are clearly trying to make us miserable."
Sheng Lengshuang gently patted her back, comforting her. "Mother, don't be angry. The hidden hand just wants us to be angry. However, we need to be more vigilant in the future to prevent similar incidents from happening again."
Madam Sheng was very distressed. "Leng Shuang, today was supposed to be your happy day. Who knew such a thing would happen? Even if I host another banquet for you later, it cannot make up for today's regret."
Sheng Lengshuang shook her head and smiled faintly. "Mother, you know I never cared about these things. As long as our family is happy and well, that's all that matters."
Madam Sheng felt even more heartbroken. "You have suffered."
She dabbed her eyes with an embroidered handkerchief, feeling extremely guilty and remorseful. "If I hadn't been careless back then, you wouldn't have suffered so many years of hardship, letting a poor child usurp your place."
Sheng Lengshuang didn't think so. "Mother, even if my identity hadn't been switched, I might have been raised by Zhou Wenxing to have a personality like Tao Li. It is said that fortune and misfortune are intertwined, which applies to me."
Madam Sheng touched her face and sighed. "You, you are just too kind. I can't swallow this indignity."
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That day, Mo Lingxi ordered the Nine Cities Military Command to search for Tao Li and Old Master Tao in the Eastern Capital and posted notices offering a generous reward for anyone who found or captured them.
Suddenly, countless citizens were also searching for Tao Li and the others, all wanting to capture them for the reward money.
During this time, Mo Lingxi took Sheng Lengshuang to the renovated school to get her opinion.
Sheng Lengshuang surveyed the school.
The school was different from ordinary private schools. In addition to teaching literacy, it also had areas for various crafts, with specialized teachers for each craft.
In addition, there were dormitories, a canteen, and other facilities, specifically providing as much as possible for impoverished students.
After walking around, Sheng Lengshuang offered a suggestion. "Have you ever thought about why the term 'weak scholar' exists?"
Mo Lingxi understood immediately. "You mean to strengthen the physique of scholars?"
Sheng Lengshuang looked at him with admiration. "Both literary and martial skills! Literature can stabilize the nation, and martial arts can secure the state. The effects may not be apparent at first, but over time, great results will be seen. Moreover, moderate exercise is very beneficial for the body."
Mo Lingxi kissed her. "My wife is amazing!"
Sheng Lengshuang wiped her mouth with an embroidered handkerchief and glared at him playfully. "Please, Prince Mingrui, conduct yourself properly."
Mo Lingxi shamelessly replied, "You know best whether I conduct myself properly or not."
Sheng Lengshuang: "...Do you believe I'll kick you out?"
Mo Lingxi dared not continue the teasing and stood properly. "It's all my fault. Please forgive me, Princess Consort."
It had been difficult for him to move back to the Sheng family. Although he slept alone in the guest courtyard and had not yet earned Sheng Lengshuang's forgiveness, it was better than living alone in the desolate royal palace.