Chapter 496 Cao Zeng rebelled
Back to the present, when Cao Zeng woke up again, he felt weak all over, and his vision was blurry and he couldn't see clearly.
"General Cao is awake!"
The person who had been guarding him hurried out to call for help.
When Luo Tingshan and Zhu Mingqing arrived, Cao Zeng was struggling to stand up with the help of the wall, but he lost his balance and fell to the ground.
"General Cao!"
Luo Tingshan hurriedly helped the man up, but Cao Zeng pushed him away.
He looked over at the sound, his eyes filled with resentment: "If you had been willing to follow me back to the capital earlier, this wouldn't have happened. My son wouldn't have died, and my wife wouldn't have committed suicide. Now, my wife and children are separated. Are you satisfied?"
"Hey, why are you so unreasonable?"
Zhu Mingqing crossed his arms, feeling somewhat guilty at first, but after this incident, he cursed, "The culprit is right here, and instead of blaming us, you blame us for not going back with you to die? Don't you even think about why we should go back with you?"
"Besides, I, Zhu Mingqing, at least found someone to save your mother. Is this how you repay your savior?"
"General Cao, I think you are a coward. If you have the guts, go kill the people who killed your family!"
You can only talk here, how can you be called a hero?
Luo Tingshan pulled her arm, signaling her to say less. She was already sad enough, what if she got provoked again and something happened?
Zhu Mingqing snorted coldly and muttered, "If I had known this would happen, why would I have gone to save him? He might even blame you for not rescuing his son earlier!"
Cao Zeng groped his way to sit down on the edge of the bed, his lips trembling. He wanted to apologize, but he didn't know where to start.
"Did you...save my family?"
Thinking of what General Luo said before he fell into a coma, he couldn't help but feel a little bit of anticipation in his heart.
Zhu Mingqing angrily replied with two words: "No!"
The light in Cao Zeng's eyes instantly went out.
Luo Tingshan said helplessly, "Your wife is next door, but she is still unconscious. There seems to be something wrong with your eyes. You should stay in the room and wait for the doctor to come."
Upon hearing this, Cao Zeng immediately stood up by holding the bedpost, and without waiting any longer, he staggered towards the next room.
The guards quickly helped the man over.
Luo Tingshan also took a step forward, and when he found that no one was following him, he couldn't help but pull her arm.
"Let's go and take a look!"
Zhu Mingqing was very angry and said coldly: "You have a good temper."
Luo Tingshan pursed his lips: "I just felt the same way!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Mingqing stopped talking.
Indeed, if she had not suddenly come and had the Immortal Palace in her hands, the current situation of the Luo family would probably be just as described in the book.
Next door, Cao Zeng trembled and held his wife's hand tightly. He slowly touched his wife's cheek with his other hand. The familiar eyebrows and eyes appeared in his mind. He could no longer control his emotions and choked out, "I'm sorry, I was wrong!"
But Mrs. Cao didn't react at all.
Soon, crying sounds were heard from inside the house.
Luo Tingshan and others were waiting outside, and everyone was in a bad mood.
Emperor Jiancheng did not want to let them go, even if they were women and children. If such a heartless person became the ruler of Southern Xia, it would be a disaster for the people.
The body of Cao Zeng's son was also placed next door. The room was very cold and ice was placed on it, but after all, some time had passed and the body showed some signs of decay.
Cao Zeng wished his eyes would get better immediately.
Especially when he touched the cold skin, Cao Zeng's expression was heavy with grief and he couldn't utter a word.
Suddenly, a mouthful of blood spurted out.
Cao Zeng stood firm and refused to move no matter who tried to persuade him.
He hated both His Majesty's ruthlessness and his own luck.
General Luo had clearly reminded him repeatedly and he had his doubts, but why was he so determined that nothing would go wrong at that time?
He also harmed his son.
No one knows how long Cao Zeng stayed here, but he fell ill after he came out.
He was still running a high fever until Mrs. Cao woke up.
When Zhu Mingqing knew that Madam Cao had woken up, he dismissed everyone and went to her room alone.
Looking at the lifeless, emaciated woman lying on the bed, Zhu Mingqing slowly walked forward.
Mrs. Cao looked up at her and remained silent.
Zhu Mingqing sat on the bedside: "You are in Jizhou now, Lord Cao is next door, it's safe here."
When she heard Cao Zeng's name, a flicker of emotion flashed in Mrs. Cao's eyes, but she quickly returned to her indifferent expression.
She asked hoarsely, "Where's the child?"
Zhu Mingqing was silent for a moment: "The body is well preserved. I will make a decision after you wake up."
Mrs. Cao immediately said, "I want to go see the child!"
Zhu Mingqing agreed and took her to a room that was like an ice cellar. He let Mrs. Cao cry loudly until she finally fainted.
After sending the person back to the room, Zhu Mingqing sighed deeply as he looked at the woman lying on the bed, whose brows were furrowed even in her sleep.
This is what she knows. How many people who don’t know this have been separated from their wives and children in the current war?
I really want this turmoil to end quickly.
"Qingqing..." The little world spirit suddenly stuttered, "It seems to have been repaired."
Zhu Mingqing:?
"Let me confirm it again." The little world spirit immediately flew away.
Before Zhu Mingqing could recover from his shock, the little world spirit floated over again, nodding frantically, "It's really been repaired!"
Zhu Mingqing was surprised: "Got one million approvals?"
She had already collected ten thousand medicinal herbs, but the progress of one million people was slow.
The little Jie Ling shook his head: "No, I don't know what's going on."
"Ahhh, why does it need to be repaired all of a sudden? No, I have to find the exact cause. Then maybe I won't have to gather so many people's favorability in the future!"
At the same time, a ray of light appeared in front of Cao Zeng's eyes. After he could see vaguely, he went to find Luo Tingshan as soon as possible.
Zhu Mingqing heard footsteps behind him and looked puzzled.
"Madam Zhu!"
After traveling together for so long, Cao Zeng had already noticed that Madam Ming and Madam Zhu behaved in very similar ways.
Since the other party didn't want to bring it up, he just pretended not to know.
But now, he directly revealed the other party's true identity.
Zhu Mingqing looked the other person up and down with such a determined expression. Could it be that he was coming to seek revenge?
She looked cautious: "What are you doing here?"
Cao Zeng bowed respectfully and said, "I would like to see General Luo. I hope your wife can pass it on."
In the room, Luo Tingshan sat in the first seat, and Zhu Mingqing was staring at him from the side.
Facing the scrutinizing gazes of the two men, Cao Zeng remained calm and knelt on the ground without saying a word.
"It was Cao who was rude before. I hope you two can put aside the past grudge. I am willing to do my best, but I also hope that the Luo family can help me avenge my son!"
His voice was serious and firm, his expression fearless, and he had made up his mind that even if the Luo family did not agree, he would risk his life to avenge his son.
His only child, who was only seven years old, was killed by those inhuman beasts.
Not only the jailers, but also those caught up in the struggle for power.
Yu Guangping, the Third Prince, the Liang family...
He won't let any of them go.
At the same time, the sudden disappearance of Cao Zeng's wife and children also attracted the attention of all officials in the court.
Not long after, Cao Zeng announced to the public that Emperor Jiancheng was cruel and brutal, killing women and children. In order to protect his family, he refused to return to the capital and declared that he had joined the Luo Family Army!
Luo Tingshan also held high the banner of the Luo family army and demanded justice from the court for the soldiers who died in the Battle of Jiaoshan.
For a time, the name of Luo's army once again resounded throughout Nanxia!
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