"Foreign Gu Master?" Jiang Chen's expression also turned serious.

Jiang Zuo Wang's secret actions, Mei Ruoying's journey south, coupled with the Zhenhai Regional Commander's memorial requesting a marriage… the situation in the Imperial Capital had already been stirred into a pot of porridge.

At this critical juncture, the arrival of a foreign Gu Master couldn't help but make him overthink.

Seeing his reaction, Yang Muxi realized that the matter might be more serious than she had imagined, and immediately explained everything she knew in detail.

"Yes, the reason I suddenly returned this time is because of this foreign Gu Master!"

"This person has good skills. Even in the Great Wei martial world, he can be ranked among the top experts, but he is even more famous for his Gu poison techniques!"

"It can be said that once his poison is contracted, it is almost impossible to remove. Many top experts dare not provoke him because of this, fearing that they will be assassinated by him and die unexpectedly."

"What's even more frightening is that this person has also taken in many disciples. Almost all the experts in using poison within the Great Wei territory come from his school."

Speaking of this, Yang Muxi couldn't help but frown.

It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark.

She had never been afraid of facing anyone head-on, but she was disgusted by these guys who used underhanded tricks behind their backs, making it impossible to defend against.

At this time, Jiang Chen's expression was also a little dignified, and he pondered, "This news is very important!"

"To be honest, the foreign poison that Yun'er was afflicted with was administered by that woman who kidnapped me before, the traitor Mei Ruoying."

"Therefore, I suspect that this Gu Master's entry into the capital is that woman's doing… She must be plotting something in secret!"

With a hint of coldness in his tone, Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes, "Before, I had been investigating the source of the poison and Mei Ruoying's accomplices."

"But they are hiding too well and have not revealed any traces."

"Now, capturing that Gu Master might allow us to bring that poisonous woman Mei Ruoying to justice!"

The solemn tone made Yang Muxi subconsciously worried.

But then she remembered the divine pill she had given Jiang Chen, and thought to herself with relief, "Phew, it seems that feeding this guy the pill was a lucky accident."

"The medicinal power of this pill is hidden in his body, subtly strengthening his body. Even if he is accidentally poisoned, it can prolong his life, giving me enough time to find an antidote for him."

Looking at Jiang Chen's profile, she silently breathed a sigh of relief.

Of course, Yang Muxi didn't intend to mention the pill.

One was because she was afraid that Jiang Chen would feel burdened again, and the other was because she was shy and didn't want this guy to know that she actually cared so much about this relationship.

"Muxi, I want to sincerely thank you for helping me out again!"

"If it weren't for your reminder this time, I might have suffered a big setback, and even lost my life!"

"You've helped me so much, but I have nothing to repay you with…"

Being stared at by the ardent gaze, Yang Muxi felt a little hot in the face, but the purpose of all she did was not to ask Jiang Chen for anything. She immediately reached out and gently covered his mouth.

She solemnly said, "Jiang Chen, I'm doing all of this willingly. You never need to thank me."

"During this time, I have been traveling among the people and have personally witnessed many commoners starting to live a good life because of your new policies."

"They were originally struggling to make ends meet, but now the grain jars at home are much fuller, and those refugees who were displaced by the floods have also been allocated land and started a new life under the government's arrangements…"

"You have fulfilled your promise. At least for now, you can be called a good emperor."

"Based on this alone, even if we have no relationship, I am willing to help you!"

Hearing this, Jiang Chen was stunned in place, staring blankly at Yang Muxi, and extremely complex emotions surged in his heart. He unexpectedly didn't know how to respond.

No one had ever praised him like this, saying that he was a good emperor.

The Noble Consort Shu would praise him as a wise ruler, but that was out of a wife's love for her husband.

The courtiers would sing his praises, but that was because he held the power of life and death in his hands.

Only Yang Muxi, putting aside all the halos on his head and standing from the perspective of the common people, praised him, no, evaluated him as a good emperor.

Jiang Chen couldn't describe his feelings at the moment. It was a little strange, but not unpleasant… even, he quite liked it.

"Ahem, emperors always keep their word, and what they say will naturally be fulfilled."

"I promised to let the people live and work in peace, and I will definitely do it… Now you know how deep your misunderstanding of me was back then, right?"

"If you had really sneaked into the palace to assassinate me, the Great Wei would have been completely finished, and you would have become a great sinner!"

Hearing this, Yang Muxi immediately put on a pretty face: "Tch, give you an inch and you take a mile?"

"If it wasn't for the outrageous things you did before, causing the people to live in misery, would I have given up a stable life to assassinate you?"

Hearing this, Jiang Chen couldn't express his suffering.

He had to take the blame for the original owner's foolish deeds, which was even more unjust than Dou E!

"Let's not talk about these things, I have another matter I want you to help with," Jiang Chen said seriously.

Casting a sidelong glance at him, Yang Muxi was a little speechless: "Jiang Chen, do you really treat me as your subordinate? The Imperial City Division's affairs are not over yet, and you want to use me again?"

"Put your hand on your heart, is this how you treat someone you like?"

"I really suspect that the sweet words you said were just to trick me into working for you!"

The accusing eyes made Jiang Chen feel extremely guilty.

He said with an embarrassed smile, "This time it's a good thing, Muxi, you'll know once you hear me out!"

As the words fell, he brazenly took Yang Muxi's jade hand and told her all about his idea of the Hundred Schools Forum.

Yang Muxi was originally a little angry, but the more she listened, the wider her eyes opened, and the more she admired Jiang Chen in her heart.

However, when she heard that Jiang Chen wanted her to leave her name on the Hundred Schools Forum, she hesitated for the first time, and said hesitantly:

"Jiang Chen, I appreciate your good intentions, but I am a woman, and not an official. Is it really appropriate to leave my name in this kind of place?"

"Didn't you say that there are many enemies watching you in the dark, looking for opportunities to attack you?"

"I don't want to cause you any trouble, so let's forget about leaving my name. Anyway, I don't care about these superficial things. I'm very happy that you have this intention."

Looking at Yang Muxi's worried appearance, Jiang Chen felt a pang of heartache.

He said without any doubt: "I won't allow it, you must go!"

"So what if you are a woman? How many men in this world can compare to the achievements you have made?!"

"Not to mention the Imperial City Division, and helping me collect evidence of the Mei family's crimes, just the epidemic prevention prescription you developed during the Yuzhou plague is enough to qualify you to be on the Hundred Schools Forum!"

"If anyone dares to talk nonsense about you, have them come to me, and I will stand up for you!"

The firm tone made Yang Muxi's heart feel hot.

She immediately stopped refusing and nodded solemnly: "Okay, then I'll go! I'll recruit some martial arts experts from the pugilistic world for you then."

"If anyone dares to gossip about you because of this, the sword in my hand won't agree!"