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When the man at the door saw her, his eyes were filled with surprise, disbelief, and joy. He then nodded.

"Miss Chen, long time no see."

"It's really you." Chen Mu Mu smacked his own face, and then his gaze swept Shangguan Bai's body, "Am I dreaming?"

To tell the truth, ever since she knew that the Shangguan family had gone to jail for offending the empress dowager, and even all the businesses in the capital had been seized, she was terrified. She had even calculated the possibility that she would never see Shangguan Bai again.

From the reputation of the people in the capital, it could be seen that Empress Dowager Tang was not a magnanimous person. She had even ordered for the entire Shangguan family to be imprisoned.

How could such an extremely petty and powerful person change his mind in such a short amount of time? Logically speaking, there shouldn't be many people in the imperial court who would dare to speak up for the Shangguan family …

All in all, Shangguan Bai could not possibly be free now.

But... Shangguan Bai was now standing right in front of her.

Suddenly, he recalled what Lu Jinfeng had said yesterday, and the light in his eyes flickered.

The surprise and prison robbery he spoke of, was it the person in front of him?

If so, it was indeed quite a pleasant surprise.

When his old fellow villager saw his old friend, both his eyes were filled with tears. He wanted to say something, but just as he was about to invite Shangguan Bai in, Chen Mu Mu Mu wanted to ask, "Have you eaten breakfast in the morning?"

Although they had already interrogated White Pear last night and were still able to get along for the time being, everything that happened in White Pear was basically said by White Pear. She didn't have enough time to ask for confirmation, so there were some secretive words that she didn't want White Pear to know about.

When they met again, he had clearly seen the joy of reuniting after a long absence in Chen Mu Mu Mu's eyes. However, he had already stood at the door and chatted for a while, but she did not seem to have the slightest intention of inviting him in, so he knew that it was inconvenient.

He smiled slightly: "Not yet, Ox Head Mountain's food is all collected from the main hall, do you want to come along?"

"That's good. I was afraid I'd get lost." Towards Shangguan Bai's understanding and consideration, Chen Mu naturally couldn't wait and hurriedly agreed.

Just as he was about to step out of the door, a hint of hesitation flashed across his eyes. He turned around and shouted towards the living room, "Bai Li, breakfast at the lobby. Do you want to come with me?"

Bai Li, who was washing her face, paused for a moment before taking the towel that was folded on the tripod and wiped off the water on her face.

"No need, I still have to busy myself for a while. I'll go by myself later."

Chen Mu had the intention of avoiding her, so naturally, she wouldn't bring ridicule upon herself. After all, their conversation yesterday couldn't resolve the estrangement between the two of them, so it was normal for Chen Mu to guard against her.

Bai Li's reply was naturally one that Chen Mu Mu was happy to hear. However, due to the fact that she was a humanitarian person, she still asked this question in a friendly manner.

"This is also your first time coming to the Ox Head Mountain. Do you know the way?"

Bai Li was silent for a moment and then let out a light snort.

"Zhan Feng will tell me."

What if Zhan Feng didn't come to find her? After all, it was still early in the morning. As a busy Third Master, how could he have the time to come and pick up girls?

Before Chen Mu Mu Mu could voice out his doubts, Bai Li said slowly, "Don't worry. Your mouth is on my body, so you won't get lost."

Bai Li's tone was filled with dissatisfaction, depression, and slight ill intentions. Chen Mu Mu didn't mind, but a woman's mind was sensitive. It was normal for her to be in a state of mind to be excluded from others early in the morning.

"Then we'll take our leave first. You go by yourself after you're done packing."

Chen Mu Mu Mu didn't bother with pleasantries and left after finishing his words.

On the way, Shangguan Bai glanced at her for a while and asked doubtfully: "Who is the woman that lives with you?" Why do I feel like you're a little wary of her? "

Be careful, you can still be in the same room as that girl.

Should he say that Chen Mu was kind, or that this matter was weird?

Chen Mu thought for a moment, and felt that there was no need to hide it from Shangguan Bai. He said: "A few days ago, I was caught by a trafficker, she was my companion in escaping from danger."

So that's how it is. I can't deny it, but are you afraid of some ulterior motive?

Chen Mu Mu Mu was a person who didn't trust others to begin with. Thus, it was necessary for her to be on guard against a person of unknown origin following by her side.

However, Chen Mu Mu Mu became suspicious of that lady and insisted on keeping her. She probably had her own plans.

The light in Shangguan Bai's eyes moved slightly, he did not ask any further, but only said: "Then be careful."

Indeed, old friends were indeed the best. At least they cared about him sincerely.

Chen Mu Mu Qing laughed lightly: "Of course I know that. You can drive a boat for ten thousand years if you're careful. "But you …"

Pausing, his gaze fell on Shangguan Bai, his gaze somewhat subtle, "For the Shangguan Family to not even tell me about such a huge incident, this is rather disloyal."

Shangguan Bai already knew that she had a clever mind. It had already been two or three months, she could not possibly not know what had happened in the Shangguan family. He sighed lightly.

"Everything happened so suddenly. At that time, I only had some bad premonitions, but I didn't know that there would be such serious consequences after it happened."

His smile was gentle, carrying a trace of helplessness. "You are all my friends. Back then, you were too busy to take care of yourselves, so how could I drag you into the water? If not, you would have suffered too."

If Chen Mu Mu Mu wanted to help, with this kind of intention, it would suffice. There was no need for him to risk his life. Furthermore …

"The fact that you were able to send away the token is already a great help to me. If he had the military talisman in his hand, perhaps the entire Shangguan Family would die without a complete corpse. "

Shangguan Bai was not a person who would easily joke around. He would say that the entire family would be beheaded without a complete corpse, and then things would really happen.

Chen Mu Mu shuddered inexplicably as he glared at Shangguan Bai, "The military emblem is so important, yet you didn't give me a preventive measure. Did you know that I almost died because of it?"

"I'm sorry." Shangguan Bai was not bashful about it, and readily apologized, explaining, "The situation at that time was not human, knowing too much that it was bad for you, and you guys also had things you were busy with."

"Idiot!" Hearing this, Chen Mu Mu couldn't help but give a light snort, jumping up and knocking Shangguan Bai on the forehead. "Pah! You think I'm that unloyal to you for making such sarcastic remarks?"

"No, you are very loyal." Shangguan Bai said with a serious look on his face, "The Military Talisman should be safe now, thank you."

"We're all on the same side, why are you being so courteous?" Chen Mu Mu waved his hands as he took the opportunity to say, "Look at how much I've helped you. If I run into any trouble in the future, you can't turn it down."

The golden scales were not an object in the pond. Since Shangguan Bai had come out, the Shangguan Family's predicament should only be temporary. When everything was clear, the Shangguan Family would still be the overlords of a region, or even develop even better.

It would only be good for her to build a good relationship with the Shangguan Family, but not bad for her.

Furthermore, he had already done everything, so wouldn't it be a pity if he didn't take some advantage of her?

Of course, Shangguan Bai was a straightforward person. Hearing Chen Mu Mu's words, he agreed without hesitation.

"Naturally. As long as you look for it, and as long as I can help, I will."

Chen Mu Mu couldn't help but look at Shangguan Bai when he heard this, and said emotionally, "Shangguan Bai is indeed worthy of being Shangguan Bai. We can distinguish between kindness and hatred, and we have feelings for each other."

The corner of Shangguan Bai's mouth twitched.

Then if he hadn't agreed just now, wouldn't that have been a grudge and a lack of righteousness?

However, it was always difficult to see the human heart. If a friend in need was to be abandoned, he would definitely be despised.

After praising Shangguan Bai, Chen Mu finally recalled his doubts from that day.

"How did you offend the Empress Dowager Tang, and make her so angry?"

Although he did not have Wu Zetian's domineering heart and domineering attitude, but he could see the overall situation when a woman in power was responsible for the world. The Shangguan family had a strong relationship with each other, if they did not have a great anger, how could they think of uprooting the Shangguan family?

"It's a long story." Shangguan Bai's eyes were filled with a sigh. "I don't seem to be able to explain it clearly at the moment."

"Then say a few simple words." Chen Mu Mu Mu replied, "It's good enough to clarify the details of your grievances and grudges."

Facing Shangguan Bai's scrutiny, Chen Mu paused for a moment and glanced sideways, "I'm not gossiping, but if I want to save you, I need to know what happened to you first." "Knowing yourself and knowing your opponent is enough to win a hundred battles, but if a person knows what happened in your family and keeps it a secret, then I have nowhere to go."

Shangguan Bai started, a trace of emotion flitting past his eyes.

"You want to clear my name and the Shangguan family?"

"I'm not that great, and I don't have that ability." Chen Mu Mu shook his head, "But as a friend, I can't just sit by and watch you become a fugitive. I have to give it a try."

The emotions in Shangguan Bai's eyes grew more and more.

Anyone who was willing to extend a hand in a crisis was a loyal person. Regardless of whether she would succeed or not, he would accept it.

"Don't be too moved, speak." Chen Mu Mu Mu urged, "I need to know what happened first."

Shangguan Bai thought for a moment and shook his head.

"If you want to help me, you'd better not ask me anything. "I already have a plan in mind …"

"Do you still take me as a friend?" Chen Mu Mu Mu glared at him, "Make your heart come true. If I were to meet with such a predicament, would you choose to stand idly by the side and watch, or to choose to help?"

Shangguan Bai was speechless, he looked at her and suddenly laughed out loud.

"You're still as eloquent as before. In terms of eloquence, I'm not your match at all."

"That's because I have reason. I have the confidence to walk the world with reason." Chen Mu glared at him. "So, do you still plan on hiding this from me?"

"I won't hide it anymore. Someone is willing to be implicated, that's what I want." Shangguan Bai smiled, a sincere smile on his handsome face.

"Then tell me."

Shangguan Bai looked at Chen Mu Mu Mu, seeing her resolute expression, he shook his head and sighed softly, knowing that he could not refuse her.

"Actually, the reason the Shangguan Family almost got annihilated was because of the Gold Silk that was offered this year."

Shangguan Bai calmed himself, and his gaze also darkened. "After putting on the made clothes, it caused the Princess Qingxia, the adopted daughter that the empress dowager doted on, to relapse and almost lose her life!"