Chapter 350: Encounter Again (Part 2)

The firewood in the fire pit was burning vigorously, and the medicinal soup soon boiled. Sun Wei was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly got up and lifted the lid of the pot a little.

Yu Yi waited quietly for her answer.

"I'm afraid I'll let you down, sir." After a while, Sun Wei said softly.

Yu Yi was not surprised by this.

"Does Lady Jun like Ziheng?"

Sun Wei was startled, then asked, "Sir, have you also believed the rumors in the capital? How could I do such a treasonous thing?"

"It has nothing to do with those rumors," Yu Yi said. "If it weren't for your sincerity, your Highness wouldn't have given so much to Ziheng. Others can't see it, but can I?"

Sun Wei picked up the extra firewood to make the fire smaller.

"That's not important anymore." Sun Wei looked at the flames and said, "One must always look forward. Since I have decided to leave the Prince of Yuzhang's Mansion, what does it matter whether I like it or not?"

Yu Yi smiled and said, "My Lady is right. Everyone should learn to look forward. I will stay in Liyang for a while. If you have decided on a destination, will you let me know next time?"

Sun Wei said: "That's the way it should be."

As he was speaking, Yu Yi's servants brought in a few food boxes.

"The bounty has just been issued, and the police are still strictly checking outside. My lady, please do not go out. As for food, clothing, and other expenses, I will send someone to come every day. If you need anything, just tell them."

Sun Wei knew that this was the safest way to go at this point.

"I'm afraid I will never be able to repay your kindness in this lifetime."

"Then just owe it to me. I'm not in a hurry, and your Highness doesn't have to be in a hurry either." After Yu Yi said this, he bowed to Sun Wei and floated away.

——

After bidding farewell to Sun Wei, Yu Yi went to the governor's mansion.

As soon as he arrived in front of the mansion, Yu Yi saw a group of people resting, as if they had just come from afar.

Looking at their procession, Yu Yi couldn't help but be shocked.

He hurried into the mansion and saw Yu Pu chatting with someone. Seeing him coming, he hurriedly said, "Your Highness just asked where A Yi had been. Isn't he here now?"

Yu Yi looked over and saw that it was Sima Jun.

After the greeting, Yu Yi asked, "Why did Ziheng come here so suddenly?"

"Speaking of which, I came here chasing after Boyou."

"Oh?" Yu Yi was surprised: "I don't know what this is about?"

Sima Jun was not in a hurry and just said, "I'll talk to Bo You in detail later."

Yu Pu saw this and understood what he meant. He said to Yu Yi with a pleasant face, "Has Ayi not eaten yet? How about you host a meal for me and accompany His Highness? I still need to go to the government office to take care of some business."

Yu Yi agreed.

After Yu Pu left, he led Sima Jun to the dining hall.

"It's a bit regrettable to say," Yu Yi said as they walked, "Lü Qiuyan was caught, but Sun Nujun is gone. I guess retiring after achieving success was her long-cherished wish?"

Speaking of Sun Wei, Sima Jun fell silent.

"Ziheng, what do you think your granddaughter would do if she saw Lu Qiuyan?" Yu Yi suddenly asked after a moment.

"Kill him as soon as possible."

Sima Jun's answer was concise and to the point, but it shocked Yu Yi a little.

"I didn't expect that a weak woman like Sun Nujun would be so determined."

Sima Jun looked at the sky outside the courtyard and said, "It's a pity she's not a man, otherwise, she would have been a decisive and ruthless general."

Yu Yi thought of Sun Wei's appearance just now. Although she was dressed as a peasant woman, the sharpness in her eyes could not be concealed at all. He did not answer, but only smiled faintly.

"Why is Boyou suddenly talking about Madam?" Sima Jun suddenly asked.

"It just suddenly occurred to me. Has Ziheng heard anything about her recently?"

"No." Sima Juan said lightly.

Yu Yi looked at him and asked, "Ziheng just arrived in Liyang today?"

"Exactly."

Yu Yi nodded: "But I heard that someone saw Deng Sima from the mansion at the market entrance this morning."

"Deng Lian?" Sima Jun asked, "I guess he must be dazzled. He's been following me the whole time."

"I suppose so."

As Yu Yi spoke, he led him to the hall.

After the servants served the food, Yu Yicai asked, "Ziheng just said he wanted to see me about something. What is it?"

"It's about Lüqiu Yan," Sima Jun said. "I know Boyou is here for Lady Huan, but since it concerns Lüqiu Yan, I still want to ask Boyou for a favor."

"Oh? How do you help?"

"Bo You also knows that the Crown Prince is very concerned about Lü Qiuyan's case and has ordered the Seventh Lieutenant's Department to investigate. However, I am worried about the Seventh Lieutenant's Department. After all, Liang Huang and Li Mo have a complicated relationship, so it is not impossible for them to let Lü Qiuyan go. Secondly, I am also worried about Lü Qiuyan. He is very cunning. If he surrenders so easily, I am afraid he has other tricks up his sleeve. Therefore, I intend to hand Lü Qiuyan over to the Supreme Court."

Yu Yi understood: "Zi Heng intends to strike first and let me take over Lü Qiuyan first? But even if I can escort Lü Qiuyan to the capital, if the Crown Prince orders me to hand her over, I'm afraid I will have no choice but to do so."

"I won't put Boyou in a difficult position," Sima Jun said. "I'm not asking Boyou to escort Lüqiu Yan to the capital, but I hope that Boyou can put Lüqiu Yan on trial before we go. How about trying him right here in Liyang?"

Yu Yi suddenly understood.

"I wonder what Ziheng wants me to investigate?"

"Just proving the death of Duke Nanjun would be enough to sentence him to death. As for the others, it would be even better if we could find out which forces in the capital collaborated with him in kidnapping Lady Huan."

Yu Yi nodded slowly and said, "But what if Lu Qiuyan refuses to accept me?"

Sima Jun's eyes darkened. "I'm only giving him one day because the Crown Prince wants to testify against him. If he doesn't confess, I'll kill him myself."

Yu Yi was shocked.

"The Crown Prince wants to keep the victim alive. Ziheng disobeyed him and will probably be punished."

"If I am punished, I have nothing to say." Sima Jun said, "The Crown Prince doesn't know Lü Qiuyan well, but I know this scourge cannot be allowed to remain."

Yu Yi looked at him for a moment and said, "Is Ziheng worried about the Seventh Lieutenant, or about the Crown Prince?"

Sima Jun remained silent, saying, "Boyou, I have a clear conscience."

——

At night, Sun Wei received a handwritten letter from Yu Yi, in which he reported everything Sima Jun had said.

Aju has felt better after taking the medicine.

She put on a piece of clothing and sat aside. Seeing Sun Wei's frown, she asked, "What's wrong?"

Sun Wei did not hide the secret from Aju, but only gave her Yu Yi's letter.

After reading it, Aju quickly understood.

"Your Highness is actually in Liyang?"

"Exactly."

"So, was the person I saw today really Deng Lian?"

Sun Wei was surprised.

"Did you see Deng Lian?" Sun Wei asked hurriedly, "When?"

"I don't know if it was him," A'ru said. "Today, after you left, I was suddenly awakened by a noise outside. Worried, I got up to check and found that the neighbor's clothesline had been blown down by the wind, leaving clothes all over the floor, and the owner of the house was cursing. Then I realized you weren't home, so I hurried out to look for him. I knew you were probably out looking for a doctor, but the journey was too far for me to walk. Just when I was feeling helpless, I suddenly saw a figure that looked very similar to Deng Lian. I hurried after him, but I happened to run into Master Yu driving by. After I explained the reason to Master Yu, I went back to look for him, but he was gone."