The night before Li Yanfeng and Li Yue took action, Xiao Feng had already captured Cheng You and occupied Zhanhe City. However, he did not send anyone to Chiwu County to report the news. Instead, he was busy taking over Jinquan County and Shadu County.
Speaking of Li Yue, who was almost killed by Li Yanfeng, Wan Zhijing did not return to Hua County after rescuing him.
Li Yue was seriously injured and bled profusely after the arrow was removed. After being unconscious for a night, he found that his aunt was sitting beside his bed.
Although Mrs. Ji was respectfully called Madam, in Li Wei's mansion, she was just a concubine.
"Mom, why are you here?"
Her mother should obviously be at home.
Li Yue considered himself to be fairly upright. In his previous battles with Li Bozhen, he had fought his way through battle, single-handedly. Cheng You's betrayal had caught him off guard, severely weakening his strength, but so what? His prowess was well-recognized by his uncle and the veteran generals. This time, he was determined to capture the Third Prince, unwilling to be outmatched by Li Yanfeng simply because of the difference between legitimate and illegitimate sons.
But what Li Yue didn't expect was that Li Yanfeng actually used a shady trick and shot him in the back.
Madam Ji was of Qiang descent, with more distinct facial features than Han Chinese women, a high nose bridge, and deep eye sockets. Before she married Li Wei, she had a husband and children, but her husband died suddenly, and her children also died of illness.
After entering Li Wei's backyard, the other concubines scolded her for being of lowly blood and frivolous and dissolute. She once died in the scheme of a group of women. Until she had Li Yue, she tried her best to protect him and raise him up, and tried every means to win Li Wei's favor.
Li Yue was also a filial and sensible child. He remembered everything Madam Ji had done for him, and gaining merit on the battlefield was the simplest and most effective way for him to gain Li Wei's attention. Later, with Cheng You's support, he gradually gained his own power and was able to compete with Li Bozhen.
Li Bozhen is dead, so why should he be under Li Yanfeng?
Mrs. Ji breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he had woken up, “It was Master Shen who took me out of the mansion in advance last night.”
The Master Shen that Mrs. Ji mentioned was naturally Wan Zhijing.
Li Yue wasn't stupid. Why did Shen Zhijing suddenly want to bring his mother out? Unless he knew Li Yanfeng would harm him. Why did Li Yanfeng know about his actions? This suggests there was a traitor among his people. But if Shen Zhijing had betrayed him, why did he rescue him and bring his mother out?
"Where are the others?"
As soon as Li Yue finished speaking, Wan Jinlan, Shen Biqiu who was holding the child, and Wan Zhijing came in together.
Wan Jinlan doesn't know whether it is right to keep Li Yue. His brother and sister-in-law are grateful to them, but Li Wei's death is related to his grandfather. If Li Yue finds out the truth one day, will it be a disaster?
The fact that Li Yue could once stand up to Li Bozhen proved that he was not a fool. Prince Shun's death was also the reason why Li Wei did not return from Kyoto. Wan Jinlan believed that as long as Xiao Feng surfaced from behind, Li Yue would be aware of everything.
Wan Jinlan walked very slowly. After a few days of recuperation, Fan Jing massaged her waist with medicated oil every day. Her waist was much better, but not completely healed.
Li Yue struggled to sit up and looked at the three people warily.
Madam Ji spoke first, "Mr. Shen, what are you doing?"
Madam Ji didn’t think Wan Zhijing intended to harm them. If he did, why would he save them?
Wan Zhijing said: "Second Master Li, I have been lying to you all along. Actually, my last name is not Shen, but Wan."
Li Yue was confused at first, then suddenly realized, "You are from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion?"
Wan Zhijing nodded with a slight apology on his face. Although he knew that Li Yue had taken care of him and Biqiu because he was useful, he was indeed indebted to him.
The Duke's Mansion is also a century-old prestigious family. The education Wan Zhijing received since childhood does not allow him to be a shameless villain.
Li Yue pointed at Wan Jinlan, who was dressed in androgynous clothes, and asked, "Who is this?"
Wan Zhijing said, "This is my younger sister."
Li Yue didn't know which branch of the Wan family Wan Zhijing belonged to, but because of the appearance of Wan Jinlan, he had some guesses about their identities.
Prince Su rebelled because the emperor's bloodline was not right, and the emperor exiled Prince Qi, along with his wife, who was from the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion. In the end, Prince Qi and his wife disappeared during their exile, and the emperor even issued a wanted order for both of them.
So, the Princess of Qi is here, but where is the King of Qi?
The death of Prince Shun, the death of his father...
Li Yue's eyes changed.
Wan Jinlan said, "Mr. Li San is not a fool. He must have figured out some things."
"My brother went to rescue you yesterday and sent Madam Ji out of the house. This was also to repay your kindness."
Li Yue said seriously: "What do you want?"
Wan Jinlan said bluntly, "We won't kill you. Once my husband takes control of the situation in Liang Province, you can take your mother and leave on your own. If you want to wait for an opportunity to take revenge, it's up to you."
Li Yue's expression changed, and he remained silent for a long while. Waiting for the King of Qi to take control of the situation in Liang Province? This statement already indicated that the King of Qi was in Liang Province. A face came to his mind.
Fang Biqiu said to Madam Ji in a gentle voice, "Madam, you don't have to worry about Mr. Li's injury. The doctor will do his best. If you have any requests, please tell the steward here."
Mrs. Ji nodded lightly.
After the three of them went out, the yard was closed from the outside, and the people guarding outside guarded the yard tightly.
In the carriage, Wan Zhijing said, "Why don't you take this opportunity to recruit him?"
"Prince Shun's death was the reason why the Marquis of Zhenxi was unable to return to Kyoto, but we didn't kill him. If he wants revenge, he should go to Emperor Jian'an. What does it have to do with us?"
Wan Jinlan whispered the story and shook his head, saying, "Let's not talk about whether he will learn the truth about the death of the Marquis of Zhenxi in the future. He was originally the third son of the governor's mansion and your master in the past. Now his status is reversed and he has no choice. I'm afraid it's inappropriate to talk about recruiting him today."
Li Yue is a talented general, and Wan Jinlan doesn't think he can win people over with just a few words. It's better to let Xiao Feng deal with this matter.
Wan Zhijing looked at Wan Jinlan, who had a serious face, and said with a smile: "Jinlan has grown up."
My sister's eyes are brighter than before, the immaturity on her face has faded, and she seems to have grown taller. When she speaks seriously, she is like a piece of jade that has been polished to a smooth and round shape, radiating brilliance.
While the brother and sister were talking, Ruirui in Fang Biqiu's arms started crying.
A foul smell emanated from the carriage.
Wan Jinlan pinched his nose and laughed, "Our Ruirui is such a stinky girl. She lies in her mother's arms all day long, either eating or pooping and peeing."
Fang Biqiu didn't dislike her own child. She came along today to appease Madam Ji, since she and Madam Ji had some friendship. As for Ruirui, she couldn't leave her for too long or she would cry and make a scene. Besides, she couldn't leave the child behind, so she had to hold him.
Wan Zhijing used to think that Wan Jinlan had become much more sensible, but now that she dislikes his daughter, he suddenly feels that she is still the same sister as before.
Wan Zhijing asked the coachman to stop the car so that Fang Biqiu could change the baby's diaper and clean up.
Not far from the street of Gu'a Town, Xiao Minghuan, dressed in a linen robe, had just walked out of the pawnshop and was counting silver on the street.
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