Love is deep but fate is shallow, this beautiful wife has waited for a thousand years

Chapter 181 Successfully Obtained the Dragon Map

These two people think that it is too little. Two thousand gold cannot satisfy their desires. It is true that human greed is like a snake swallowing an elephant.

Gritting his teeth, Xiao Mubei made another offer, "It seems that my cousin has been overworked recently. Two thousand gold is not enough, and it doesn't express my sincerity. How about I send ten thousand gold later?"

It could be said that Xiao Mubei was generous enough as he gave 10,000 gold coins. But unfortunately, Mu Xiaoqiao and Ruan Haoyu were not trying to blackmail them. Instead, they measured the amount based on the standards of partners. Therefore, the 10,000 gold coins were still a long way off.

So Mu Xiaoqiao leaned weakly on Ruan Haoyu and said weakly: "Husband, I heard that there is a miracle doctor in Rui country who can cure diseases, but his consultation fee starts at one million gold, right?"

Ruan Haoyu naturally cooperated, "Yes, it is the divine doctor Lu. He never takes action easily. Once he does, it will cost at least one million taels of gold. But he does have the ability. It is said that he can revive the dead and turn flesh into bones. He is also famous in our Rui country."

Who among the people present had ever heard of a miracle doctor who could earn millions of dollars for just one treatment? If that were the case, wouldn't all the poor people die of illness?

Mu Dingzhi loved his daughter dearly, so he came to Mu Xiaoqiao and said worriedly, "Xiaoqiao, are you really feeling unwell? I know many famous doctors, and as for that miracle doctor you mentioned..."

Xiao Mubei suddenly gnashed his teeth and said, "Five hundred thousand taels of gold, I don't have any more."

Mu Ding was shocked. How could he let the Eighth Prince spend so much gold?

He turned back in shock, but before he could refuse, Mu Xiaoqiao's powerful voice came from behind him, "Okay, thank you very much, Your Highness."

Mu Xiaoqiao stood up and personally handed the weapon diagram to Xiao Mubei, saying softly, "Don't worry, Eighth Prince. Your five hundred thousand taels of gold are absolutely worth it."

Xiao Mubei snorted coldly. This was all the belongings he had in the palace. He had risked his life for the weapon map. Later he would have to go to his father and cry about his poverty.

As for Mu Xiaoqiao, she was asking for a higher price. If it weren't for the weapon map, he would have wanted to walk away right now. What kind of great value was that? He would never believe her nonsense again.

"In that case, I will take my leave now. Someone will deliver the gold to the General's Mansion later."

Mu Dingzhi felt something was wrong and wanted to say something, but Mu Xiaoqiao had already cupped her hands and said, "In that case, thank you very much, Your Highness the Eighth Prince."

Xiao Mubei stopped talking, turned around and left angrily with the weapon diagram in his hand, and even felt that the weapon diagram in his hand was not interesting anymore.

Mu Dingzhi chased after him, but was stopped by Mu Xiaoqiao. Mu Dingzhi said angrily, "Xiaoqiao, how can you blackmail the Eighth Prince like this? He saved my father's life back then."

Mu Xiaoqiao smiled and said, "Father, believe me, I am doing this to repay the Eighth Prince for saving your life. One day you will understand my painstaking efforts."

Mu Dingzhi was half-believing and half-doubting, and Mu Xiaoqiao did not want to explain further. He just raised his head and glanced at the Imperial Master who had been sitting and drinking tea.

The Imperial Master understood, and slowly put down the cup in his hand, saying, "General, don't worry. Since the Eighth Prince can afford the price, he will naturally not be bothered by this matter. Xiao Qiao's painting must be worth the price. Don't you have something to tell Xiao Qiao today?"

Mu Dingzhi then remembered that he had something important to say to Mu Xiaoqiao, so he hurriedly agreed. He asked Ruan Haoyu to accompany the national teacher for tea, and he took Mu Xiaoqiao to the study.

Mu Xiaoqiao already had a rough idea of ​​why her father was looking for her. She had already discussed it with Old Jing two days ago. She couldn't stay in Sui Country for too long and had to find the Dragon Map as soon as possible. After that, she had to return to Rui Country to find out the news about the Glazed Ring and the Murray Bracelet. The longer the time dragged on, the more variables there would be, and they couldn't afford to take the risk.

Therefore, Old Jing must have found an opportunity to remind Mu Dingzhi in the past two days and asked him to pass the Dragon Soaring Diagram to Mu Xiaoqiao as soon as possible.

As expected, as soon as he arrived at the study, Mu Dingzhi dismissed the servants and took out the Dragon Soaring Map. He didn't know as much as Mu Xiaoqiao, so naturally what he told Mu Xiaoqiao were still those things passed down from generation to generation in the Mu family. The Dragon Soaring Map is passed down from generation to generation, and it contains huge secrets. The Mu family must guard it from generation to generation, and protect it with their lives.

Mu Xiaoqiao naturally agreed carefully and held the Dragon Map in her hand. She breathed a sigh of relief. This step was very smooth, but what next?

The Glazed Ring and the Murray Bracelet have never appeared in any previous time and space. Now there are no clues at all. Where should we start?

After coming out of the study, Mu Xiaoqiao was still preoccupied with her thoughts, and her mind was racing. Now that the weapon map had been given to Xiao Mubei, once the 500,000 taels of gold arrived, she only needed to hand it over to the Phantom Guards for operation, and Ruan Haoyu would be in charge of it. Nishang would also take care of all these matters. Next, she and Ruan Haoyu would leave Sui State, and they had to go to Rui State.

Just as she was thinking, Ruan Haoyu came towards her quickly. When he saw her, he immediately stepped forward, held her hand, and lowered his voice and asked, "Did you get the Dragon Map?"

Mu Xiaoqiao nodded. Seeing Ruan Haoyu's serious expression, her heart skipped a beat. "What happened?"

Ruan Haoyu pursed his lips and whispered, "The Phantom Guards report that the Emperor of Rui is critically ill."

Mu Xiaoqiao was shocked. Ruan Haoyu's father was critically ill? Why was it so sudden?

Ruan Haoyu didn't feel anything too much. After all, that so-called father had nothing to do with him. He had never even met him. He wasn't going to be sad for someone he didn't know. But this was a big deal after all, and he couldn't just sit there and watch.

"I have already told Nichang to pack up. We will set off tomorrow. The journey will take about half a month. We have to say goodbye to my father-in-law and mother-in-law today."

Mu Xiaoqiao nodded. She had been thinking about what reason she could use to tell Mu Dingzhi that she wanted to leave. Now that she had this legitimate reason, she definitely couldn't miss it.

The official news had not yet been received. After all, the Phantom Guards were very efficient. Mu Xiaoqiao put away the Dragon Map and went to his mother, Mrs. Mo's yard with Ruan Haoyu.

Mrs. Mo was preparing lunch. Mu Xiaoqiao had already told her yesterday that she would come over for lunch today, so Mrs. Mo cooked a large table of delicious dishes herself.

Before Mu Xiaoqiao entered the yard, she smelled a burst of fragrance. As soon as she entered the yard, she asked, "What delicious food did mother make? It smells so good, doesn't it?"

Mrs. Mo wore an apron over her clothes today, with her sleeves rolled up high. When she heard Mu Xiaoqiao's voice, she came out from the small kitchen, tapped Mu Xiaoqiao's nose, and said with a smile, "It's you. You've had such a sensitive nose since you were a child."

Mu Xiaoqiao took Mo's arm and said coquettishly, "Of course. How can I smell the delicious food made by my mother if my nose is not sharp? Let me see what's delicious."

Mrs. Mo has been in high spirits these past two days, and looks much more energetic than the day we first met. Hearing this, she smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for so many years, and I don't know what you like to eat. I can only cook it casually. Come and take a look. Do you like it?"

There was a large table full of dishes, which looked very delicious. There were steamed duck with ginkgo, stir-fried kidney, shark fin with hydrangea, crispy chicken, fish-flavored pork slices, minced pork with winter vegetables, etc. There was also three-fresh soup, white fungus, lotus seeds and lily porridge, plus a few plates of exquisite dim sum, which made people salivate.

Mu Xiaoqiao cheered, turned around and hugged Mo, and said happily in her ear: "Mom, you cook all my favorite foods, you are so kind."

The whole table was filled with Mrs. Mo's sincere motherly love. Mu Xiaoqiao was really moved and felt a little bit unable to say she wanted to leave. For Mrs. Mo, it was really cruel that she had just seen her daughter who she had been separated from for fifteen years but had to separate again without enjoying the happiness of family.

But she had to go, and for now she could only let her be happy for a moment and eat first.

Ruan Haoyu naturally understood what Mu Xiaoqiao was thinking, so he agreed, "Mother-in-law is a really good cook. Today I am lucky enough to have a good meal. I haven't eaten the dishes cooked by my mother for a long time."

Having said this, a feeling of melancholy suddenly arose in his heart. His mother would never be able to cook for him again.

Mu Xiaoqiao saw his expression and knew that he was thinking of Ruan Qingwan, so she hurriedly said, "Your Highness is so lucky. Mother, please take off your apron. This is enough for us to eat. You don't need to work hard in the kitchen anymore."

Mrs. Mo originally wanted to cook two more dishes, but Mu Xiaoqiao held her back. She had no choice but to take off her apron and ask the servant to call Mu Dingzhi to come and have dinner with her.