Love letters are not allowed in the exorcism notebook!-Chapter 984 - 51 Conservatives Think You’re Too Conservative

The situation with the Mu Family is something Wang Yunxiao has already mostly grasped.

But he is still completely unaware of the specific details.

He doesn’t know what the problem is that requires someone like him, a minor section chief in the Special Service Section, to solve, and that he can actually solve.

It feels either like an unrealistic expectation placed on him or they’re pulling him in to be cannon fodder.

So, upon his second meeting with Mu Yushu, Wang Yunxiao straightforwardly asked about his doubts.

"What do you want me to investigate? How much can I investigate? To what extent should the investigation go?"

This question must first be clarified.

No one wants to be investigated, including Wang Yunxiao himself, who also doesn’t want to be investigated.

You want me, a minor section chief, to investigate family issues, how much support can you give me?

"Tonight, I’ll call everyone back; you only need to judge whether they’re telling the truth or not." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Mu Yushu said it very simply.

In the King Mu’s Mansion, which has been a military family for generations, handling household matters does indeed seem that simple.

The military values strict orders and prohibitions.

Those who do not obey commands are dealt with directly.

Complicating simple problems is what cultured people do.

Soldiers don’t have such delicate nerves.

In the evening, dining at King Mu’s Mansion, Mu Yushu called back twenty to thirty people from the military.

They are all men in their thirties and forties, in their prime years, and judging by their ranks, they are not low. Any one of them pulled out alone could instantly overpower Wang Yunxiao, this minor section chief.

These people also seem to know that tonight is a banquet with ulterior motives; some appeared somber and said nothing, while others seemed frivolous but their eyes were darting.

Some directly looked at Wang Yunxiao with provocative gazes, as if questioning, what qualifications does a junior like you have to sit with us?

And you’re even a spy!

The battle-hardened men in the military have always viewed themselves as their own bosses, looking down on everyone else, especially those spies who wear military uniforms but do desk jobs.

When I was out killing, you were still wetting your bed!

Mu Yushu didn’t waste words with them and first offered a toast.

Once the rounds of drinks were done and the food tasted, and people had their fill, he finally spoke: "I called you all home today for a reason, which I believe you understand. I’m here to ask three questions on behalf of the old man. Whether you answer or not is entirely up to you."

"Do you still see yourselves as the old man’s soldiers? If you think you’ve become too ambitious, you can leave now."

No one moved.

Those who come to dine at home are the most steadfast of the steadfast. Even if they have other thoughts, they’ve drunk the wine and eaten the food; who would have the cheek to get up and leave?

Leaving would mean losing face rather than turning their back.

Immediately, someone said: "Young General, just say what you want directly. Which of us here isn’t an old brother who has crawled through trenches together? If you think someone has a problem, just call them out directly; stop with the roundabout stuff!"

Mu Yushu waved his hand and said: "Don’t rush, let me finish speaking. Do you remember the words the old man said when he stepped down?" If you don’t remember, you can leave now."

This time, no one spoke.

"Lastly, we’re all old brothers here, let’s talk openly. If you have anything you want to say, now is the time, in front of me. If you’re unwilling to speak, once you leave this door today, don’t bring up old brotherhood again in the future."

Everyone looked at each other.

Mu Yushu pointed at Wang Yunxiao sitting next to him: "This kid has been introduced to you earlier, he is one of our own. If you have something on your mind, don’t hold back because of him. Today, let’s lay everything out, then he’s just here for a simple meal, to become familiar."

"Who will say something first? Speak up, what have you been colluding about in private?"

After quite some time, a military officer raised his glass and smiled: "Young General, since you said so, I’ll start the conversation!"

"I, Song Wushang, grew up in the Mu Family, first followed the Great General fighting around, then followed the President campaigning from north to south. I have killed countless enemies in my life, I ask myself, am I worthy of the country, am I worthy of the people. You just asked three questions, now I’d like to ask one—what does our group of old brothers do next?"

"Our sons and nephews are growing up; many are just like I was once, with no parents, what other road is there except joining the army to earn a living?"

"With this situation of all weapons being put away and horses resting by the south mountains, how many good days do we have left? Even the President has taken up the pen; when we retire, what can we ex-soldiers do? You know how much foundation the brothers have, don’t you?"

Mu Yushu shook his head: "I told you I’d arrange positions for you and you didn’t go. What more do you want?"

Song Wushang sighed, saying: "We rough men, once we leave the army, how can we compete with those pen-pushers?"

"So what do you intend?"

"We have no intention. If we had the brain, and could work on the ground, who wouldn’t want to go? You say we privately collude, what else could it be about, isn’t it just venting about this bit of nonsense?"

"Avoiding the main issue!"

Mu Yushu completely did not believe this nonsense.

Complaints are certainly there, but if it was just about this trivial matter, why would it be taken so seriously?

Since they don’t want to speak, then there’s nothing to say.

He turned to Wang Yunxiao: "Section Chief Wang, what do you think should be done?"

What should be done? A cold salad!

Mu Yushu clearly knows some inside story, but he isn’t telling.

Perhaps considering the face of those present, it’s hard to be blunt.

Or perhaps even if he were blunt, he fears these seasoned veterans might play dumb.

Wang Yunxiao thought for a moment and whispered to Mu Yushu: "Give me a place to chat with them, one-on-one."

"Then go to my study. Who will go first?"

Wang Yunxiao gestured toward Song Wushang, who had just spoken: "This Lord Song will do, I see he has a lot of complaints."

Mu Yushu hesitated for a moment, not expecting Wang Yunxiao to challenge the toughest difficulty right away.

This Song Wushang brought out to speak for everyone is clearly a hardened veteran, thick-skinned and glib, hard to deal with.

But Wang Yunxiao just likes to gnaw on hard bones.

"Alright, Old Song, go talk to Section Chief Wang in my study, everyone else continue drinking!"

Seeing Wang Yunxiao wasn’t joking, Mu Yushu didn’t intervene. As an expert in investigation, since he chose this way, he must have a reason.

The two got up and went to the back hall.

Once the door was closed and they sat down, Wang Yunxiao looked up to see Song Wushang’s face full of mischievous expression.

"You got lucky, kid, climbing high on the Mu Family tree, a meteoric rise!"

As expected, nothing good would come from this person’s mouth.

Wang Yunxiao wouldn’t refute him but just smiled and said: "I understood something just now, but not much. If I haven’t misunderstood, Lord Song’s idea is to find chances to accumulate more military achievements, to pave the way for descendants, right?"

Song Wushang snorted coldly, not even raising an eyelid.

"Where do military achievements come from? Is there anywhere around us left to wage war?"

Song Wushang sneered: "I think the Fusang Islands are an unstable threat, should just wipe it out for peace of mind and convenience."