Chapter 192 Fishing in Troubled Waters
"You'd better tell the truth instead of finding an excuse to lie to me, otherwise don't blame me for hitting a woman!"
Lieutenant General Li folded his arms across his chest, turning around with amusement. He had originally only been 80% certain that Wen Chengyun was responsible. But Cheng Weiyao's attitude was rather interesting. Was he trying to cover up his mistake?
"That's natural..."
Cheng Weiyao swallowed and looked at the row of soldiers with their swords gleaming coldly, her heart trembling a little.
"Deputy General Li is so arrogant. Why can't he talk to me, the man in charge, about something? Why does he have to act so arrogantly in front of my wife?"
Wen Chengyun's voice came slowly from behind the crowd. He was dressed in a moon-white gown and walked leisurely in the garden. His steps were steady and his breathing was even. He didn't look injured at all.
Cheng Weiyao breathed a sigh of relief, yet a sense of nervousness lingered within her. She wondered what kind of iron-clad physique Wen Chengyun possessed. He was half-dead yesterday, yet today he was already walking around? She was worried he was just forcing himself to survive, a paper tiger...
As soon as Wen Chengyun appeared, Lieutenant General Li's heart began to beat fast. His eyes scanned Wen Chengyun's body. Could it be that he had guessed wrong? He didn't look injured at all. Was there someone else who was the assassin visiting the military camp?
"You've arrived just in time. This deputy general wants to ask you, I haven't seen you in Qingshi Town for the past two days. What have you been doing?"
Lieutenant General Li coughed slightly, but he still had to maintain his momentum and not lose. Even if it wasn't Wen Chengyun who did it, he still disliked this man.
"Madam needs ginseng for her business, so I went down to the mountains to collect herbs. It took quite a bit of effort to get here. Lieutenant General Li, you look unwell and a little weak. Would you like a drink to replenish your energy?"
Wen Chengyun answered fluently, his face calm as if what he said was true.
Wu Qi's Shuntian Restaurant is located on the first floor and has a prime location. Standing upstairs, you can almost overlook the entire street.
Wen Chengyun saw the predicament on West Street from the manager's office of Shuntian Restaurant, so he came over to put out the fire, and Cheng Weiyao's ginseng wine happened to be a suitable excuse.
Cheng Weiyao couldn't help but give Wen Chengyun a thumbs up in her heart. He was indeed a leader who grew up safely in the royal struggle. His reaction speed was amazing!
"unnecessary!"
Wen Chengyun's appearance brought Lieutenant General Li's pursuit to a standstill. The assassin who was poisoned could not stand here safely.
This completely messed up the direction of his investigation! This realization made Lieutenant General Li's originally lazy mentality become nervous.
In addition, he was stimulated by Wen Chengyun's sarcastic words. He couldn't afford to play anymore and turned around and left, and the soldiers followed him in a hurry.
The storm passed without incident. Cheng Weiyao quickly stepped forward, grabbed Wen Chengyun's sleeve, and asked quietly, "Are you feeling better?"
"With Elder Huo here, the disease will naturally be cured. We will discuss the specific matters when we get home."
Wen Chengyun gave a brief explanation and began to help Cheng Weiyao pack up the stall. He hadn't shown up for several consecutive days, so not only Lieutenant General Li and his group, but even his family members would have become suspicious.
After returning to the courtyard and having dinner, Wen Chengyun, amidst the mocking gazes of the others, called Cheng Weiyao into a private room to talk. The look of the concubine and the imperial concubine, clearly eager to have grandchildren and great-grandchildren, left Cheng Weiyao feeling overwhelmed.
"If you have any questions in the future, please try to talk about it outside..."
When Cheng Weiyao closed the door, she saw Wen Liyu winking at her, and she felt even more helpless. Had even her sister-in-law been infected?
"I understand. The military camp is undoubtedly busy investigating the assassin. I want to pretend to join the army and see if I can get any useful information."
Wen Chengyun nodded slightly and went straight to the point.
Wu Qitou had already told his wife about his and his father's plan, so he was now considered a true member of his family. The search would require manpower, and the military camp would inevitably need to expand. This was a good opportunity to fish in troubled waters, and he didn't want to miss it.
Cheng Weiyao's ginseng was a perfect excuse; gathering herbs in the mountains could explain Wen Chengyun's frequent absences. His motivation was to manage the household, so his family wouldn't be suspicious.
However, Wen Chengyun's long absence from home would inevitably arouse the suspicion of his family. Therefore, his plan was to have Wu Qi appear from time to time during the days when he was lying in ambush in the army and play the role of King Qingping.
Although Wu Qi's presence would definitely not be long, they were close friends after all, having grown up together in close proximity. Who knew if he would notice anything unusual? Cheng Weiyao would be needed to provide cover when necessary.
"My husband is incredibly courageous, and I certainly support him. But instead of me, you should find a way to appease Cheng Ming first. He's already in the same room with my husband, so the possibility of him being exposed is even greater."
Cheng Weiyao pondered for a moment. Wen Chengyun's plan was feasible, but it was difficult for her to handle it...
"I will take care of my younger brother's situation. This is an urgent matter, and I have to leave tomorrow morning. I'll trouble you with the household chores, Madam."
A hint of relief flashed in Wen Chengyun's eyes. When he was about to open the door, he found that it was locked.
It's unclear who intended this, but the purpose is easy to guess. Cheng Weiyao's cheeks flushed. It's not like she had never shared a room with Wen Chengyun before; they were just roommates.
"My husband will go through the window, and my lady, please rest. Disguising yourself for military service is no small matter, and requires a lot of preparation."
Wen Chengyun's expression was a bit awkward, but what he blurted out wasn't entirely an excuse. He hadn't planned to stay home tonight. Besides the disguise, the fake household registration required the official seal of the government office, and he had to visit the government office later...
Wen Chengyun left in such a graceful and elegant manner that Cheng Weiyao felt relieved at first, but also a little lost. She patted her face and spat at herself silently.
What are you thinking about? Focus on your career! Don’t lose your focus!
At this moment, in the general's tent outside Qingshi Town.
"If it's not Wen Chengyun? Then who else could it be...who is so bold as to dare to touch my territory, Liao Yu!"
After listening to the reports from his trusted subordinates, Liao Yu slammed his fist on the table in a rage. It was fine that the others hadn't found anything, but Wen Chengyun, the most likely suspect, had also been ruled out...
If he didn't know how powerful the Seven Star Poison was, he would really doubt whether the information given by Lieutenant General Li was false.
"General, calm down. Our soldiers have already spread out to look for him, but we are limited in numbers. I will capture some more men tomorrow... To be honest, could he be an outsider? Everyone in Qingshi Town knows your reputation!"
Lieutenant General Li knew that he had done a bad job. He had made big promises before leaving, but now he was embarrassed and started to pass the blame.
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