Holding the pillow that Su Qingli had slept on, sniffing it again and again
"Jin Qian, where have you been? I'm waiting for you to come back."
The moment Su Qingli looked up and saw Qi Jinqian, her sleepiness disappeared and she stood up and walked forward.
"There's some official business that needs my urgent attention. Let's go inside and talk. There are too many mosquitoes outside. Look, your fair and tender skin has been bitten. Don't be so foolish next time." When Qi Jinqian got closer, he caught a glimpse of the redness and swelling on Su Qingli's forehead, and his words were full of pity.
His mood suddenly became very good, as if a field of flowers was blooming under a clear sky. Su Qingli's waiting was like a flowing warm current, watering his dry heart.
Su Qingli walked behind Qi Jinqian's wheelchair, her eyes unable to conceal a hint of joy as she shared the good news: "Jinqian, officials came to the Su residence during the day and wanted to help me find my father. Maybe there's hope of finding him!"
"This is good news. I've asked people everywhere to find out, but there's still no useful clues. Fu Xuechen is very careful and secretive. I'm afraid even the government officials can't help."
Qi Jinqian kept throwing dirty water on Fu Xuechen. In the eyes of the Su family, Fu Xuechen was just a mess of mud.
"County Magistrate Dai is a good official for sending his men here to help me. I'm prepared for any potential consequences of the investigation."
Su Qingli was helpless. It would be better to have a bunch of helpers than for the three of them to search aimlessly in the capital. Just as the two detectives said, the government has rich experience in handling cases. It depends on whether the government can intervene and investigate thoroughly.
"I will stay with you. The Qi family will always support you and will never abandon you." Qi Jinqian stared at her with a firm and scorching gaze.
Su Qingli felt very uncomfortable being stared at by him, and a strange feeling lingered in her heart, but she did not delve into it. She was almost exhausted from running around for her father's affairs these days.
Qi Jinqian sensed her tiredness and sleepiness, so he walked into the room and said with a considerate smile, "Ali, go and rest on the bed. I'll stay with you."
"You're always busy with official duties, and your legs and feet are a bit inconvenient. You sleep on the bed and I'll sleep on the floor. That's settled."
Su Qingli slept on the floor as usual, carried a thin quilt and pillow to the bed, pulled up the quilt, and fell asleep unknowingly after a while. The only sounds in the room were the shallow breathing and Qi Jinqian's bitter smile.
Qi Jinqian turned the wheel and came to the bed. He held the pillow where Su Qingli had slept and sniffed it again and again.
What Su Qingli was holding was the pillow he slept on. The two pillows looked exactly the same, but he sometimes swapped their positions so that they became indistinguishable from each other.
However, Su Qingli didn't know that Qi Jinqian had done all these things in private. When she woke up in the morning, she saw Qi Jinqian napping in a wheelchair with a pillow in his arms all night.
Su Qingli asked with a hint of self-blame, "Jinqian, why didn't you call me and just fell asleep in your wheelchair?"
Qi Jinqian spoke in a humble voice, his words full of care. "I see you're sleeping soundly. You haven't had a good night's sleep these days because of your father's matter. I can't bear to wake you up."
"But you can't ignore your own health. I can go back to sleep when I wake up, but you want to spend the whole night in a wheelchair without saying a word. How can that be okay?"
Su Qingli was always concerned about Qi Jinqian's illness, which was different from her who had healthy limbs.
Qi Jinqian smiled comfortingly, "It's just a once in a while, Ah Li, don't worry too much about me. I know my limits and will never compromise myself in my own house."
Seeing him so accommodating, Su Qingli subconsciously reciprocated the favor and said sympathetically, "If you're hungry, I'll make my bed and call the maid to help you change clothes, wash, and eat. Then you can go out to attend the morning court."
"Ali, be careful outside. I'm afraid that Fu Xuechen might do something bad to you if he gets desperate." Qi Jinqian whispered to her before leaving.
"With someone from the government interfering, at this critical juncture, he should stay away from the limelight and not rush into danger, right?" Su Qingli didn't think Fu Xuechen would be so stupid as to embarrass her or persecute her brother and mother at this time.
"People like him who rely on their power to do evil may not give your Su family another warning. You must be more vigilant and never take it lightly."
Qi Jinqian just wanted to discredit Fu Xuechen. In short, he had to take all the blame for Su Huaihai's actions. He might as well let him take more blame to make his image in Su Qingli's heart even worse.
Su Qingli nodded. "Jin Qian, you have to be careful too. He was able to quietly capture my father, and he might also target your Qi family. After all, I am the nominal daughter-in-law of your Qi family, and we are inextricably linked."
"Our Qi family has His Majesty and His Majesty as our backers, while your Su family no longer has the royal family's support. You must remind Zhaoming and mother-in-law to be careful in everything."
Qi Jinqian's face was full of worry, as if he was facing a great enemy.
Su Qingli kept Qi Jinqian's words in mind, was on guard against Fu Xuechen, and conveyed his words to Madam Su and her son.
Hearing this, Su Zhaoming felt deeply moved, as he had always hated Fu Xuechen.
At this time, two constables from the yamen came to Su's house again.
Constable Peng relayed Magistrate Dai's words, "Miss Su, we've received instructions from Magistrate Dai. Whether it's the Prime Minister or General Xie, we need to investigate. The government exists to serve the people!"
Su Zhaoming clapped his hands in approval, "What County Magistrate Dai said is very good. Having such an official in the capital who leads by example is a role model for our generation."
Constable Wu grinned broadly, "On behalf of my master, I would like to thank Master Su for his compliments."
"You two don't have to call me Young Master. We no longer have any of us in the Marquis' Mansion. You can call me Zhaoming or Xiao Su."
Su Zhaoming studied seriously at Donghu Academy. Without the halo of being the young master of a marquisate, no one praised him as before.
He has his own experience of the warmth and coldness of human nature.
"Brother, you've matured a lot more than before. Study hard. It's the only way for you to make it in life. Leave the search for your father to me and mother. With the help of officials from the government, we'll definitely be able to find your father soon."
Su Qingli pushed him out of the gate of the Su residence. The tuition fees paid could not be wasted.
"Sister, I will study hard, pass the imperial examinations, and strive to make our family live a rich and happy life." Su Zhaoming promised obediently. Their family could not rely solely on his sister to support them.
A real man should shoulder the burden of the family. How can he rely on a married sister to shoulder this responsibility?
Su Qingli drove her brother away and turned back to have a detailed conversation with the two detectives.
"Two officers, can you check the Prime Minister's recent behavior?"
Father Su Huaihai may not be imprisoned in the Prime Minister's Mansion. Given Fu Xuechen's current power and status, he should have more than just the Prime Minister's Mansion as his property. He may have purchased other land and houses.
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