In the capital city
After Liu Huan left, rumors spread throughout the capital that Lord Su had not married. Some speculated that Lord Su had grown tired of the old and found something new, "After all, it was a marriage bestowed by the Emperor, so Lord Su wouldn't dare to disobey, would he?"
Some people speculate that Liu Huan has met with misfortune.
"So what if the Emperor bestowed this marriage upon her? It's just that Lady Liu is unlucky and beautiful but has a tragic fate."
Xu Jiuyan, who had originally given up hope, began to frequently appear at the Princess's residence, showering her with attention.
The princess thought she had changed for the better, but after learning what she was up to, she wouldn't let her see the child anymore. Even if Liu Huan didn't want to be Mrs. Su, and even if Su Yi wanted to marry another woman, she couldn't be the middleman.
Thinking back to the news that Liu Huan wasn't in the capital, her third brother came looking for her, his pleading eyes breaking her heart. If Liu Huan had married her brother back then, would the ending have been different?
When Xu Zijin returned to the manor, the princess said, "Go and tell your sister that if she wants to marry, she should ask Su Yi herself. Don't bother me all the time. She's the only one who's thinking about such a heartless man all the time."
Xu Zijing knew about his wife's relationship with Liu Huan, so he took the time to go back and give Xu Jiuyan a talking-to.
Unexpectedly, Xu Jiuyan said, "Brother, Brother Su and Liu Huan are no longer together, so it's his business who he marries. What's wrong with me pursuing my own marriage?"
Xu Zijing agreed and was quickly won over by her sister, helping her gather information.
During a dinner party, Xu Zijing said, "Now that Liu Huan has left, have you thought about finding someone else? You know my sister has always had feelings for you and is still holding onto a sliver of hope. Give her a straight answer so she won't worry about you every day."
Su Yi's wife in his previous life was Xu Jiuyan. The two treated each other with respect and had children. He has been restless lately, and perhaps marrying her will put everything back on track.
"Let me finish that matter first."
Hearing this, Xu Zijing was still a little surprised. "To be honest, I didn't think you would agree. Everyone saw how good you were to Liu Huan back then. How can you say you don't love her anymore?"
Su Yi didn't say anything, finished his meal, and went home quickly without lingering.
He had heard this kind of talk too many times. He had no memories of this life and did not know what his feelings for Liu Huan were. He only knew that he hated Liu Huan now. He thought that even if he remembered in this life, the choice he made would not change.
As soon as she returned to the mansion, Li Lian from Su's mother's courtyard invited her over. "Mother, Li Lian said you're not feeling well?"
Su's mother clutched her chest in the courtyard, looking grave. "I've been feeling unwell these past few days, and I don't know what's wrong with me."
"Has a doctor been called to come and take a look?"
Li Lian replied, "I saw it, and the doctor said the old lady is fine."
Su's mother looked worried: "I don't know if something happened to Huanhuan, but I keep dreaming about her crying lately."
Su Yi was very annoyed. Huanhuan, Huanhuan, this family kept mentioning her.
"Mother, if anyone comes to arrange a marriage for me, you and my sister-in-law should keep an eye on things for me. Liu Huan is gone, and it's time for me to get married."
Hearing this, Su's mother was taken aback, but quickly nodded: "Okay, I will keep an eye out. Once you and Xiao Shi are married, your father and I will prepare to go back. We are not used to staying in the capital."
Su Yi knew that she wasn't actually indifferent; she was just secretly resenting him.
He believed that once they had a grandson, their longing for Liu Huan would fade.
Su Yi: "Mother, if there's nothing else, I'll go to work now. I have some business to attend to with His Highness the Crown Prince tomorrow, and I won't be back for a few days."
Su's mother waved her hand, not caring when he would come back or whether he cared.
Su Yi tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep, his mind racing with thoughts. He decided to get up and read instead of sleeping.
The next morning, ignoring his discomfort, he packed his things and set off to meet the Crown Prince.
Bored on the way, His Highness the Crown Prince asked, "Did you really break up with your fiancée?"
Su Yi replied calmly, "Why is Your Highness also interested in these matters?"
His Highness the Crown Prince joked, "It's not just me who's interested; every official in the capital is interested. Back then, he told everyone he met that she was the one he wanted to spend his life with, but in just a year or two, everything has changed."
Su Yi said irritably, "Things in this world are always unpredictable, you never know."
His Highness the Crown Prince continued, "Alas, the papermaking technique that was promised to me was not taught. If I had known you didn't like me, I would have brought you into the Eastern Palace."
Su Yi's face darkened upon hearing this, and he spurred his horse forward, clearly not wanting to continue the conversation.
The mission took place outside the city. Back then, Qin Dayong was implicated and his entire family was executed for colluding with foreign powers, and the Third Prince was imprisoned for life in the imperial mausoleum after his downfall.
Many of the former subordinates went into hiding. They came out today because they received a report from their spies that they had discovered the remnants of the Third Prince's former subordinates. They came to eliminate them completely.
The rebels hid in a village, disguised as ordinary people, and were indistinguishable from ordinary citizens if one was not careful.
So when they came, they disguised themselves as members of the family and said they were visiting relatives, so as not to alert the enemy.
"Master, Guard Su is just a few hundred meters ahead. Should we make our move now?"
His Highness the Crown Prince regained his authority and said, "Let's wait and see until I come up with a plan."
"yes"
After staking out the village for several days and quietly arranging for people to enter, they finally chose a time to make their move.
The third watch of the night is when people are sound asleep, and choosing this time was also to avoid accidentally harming other civilians.
"Take action"
Su Yi led his men inside, where the place was immediately brightly lit. The rebels knew that if they were caught, they would die, and their families would be implicated.
They had no intention of getting out alive; every blow was fatal.
"Su Yi, the wolfhound team you carefully nurtured back then caused my mission to fail. Today, I will make you pay for the deaths of my brothers."
Su Yi had no recollection of any wolfhound squad. He expressionlessly raised his sword and turned to stab to death a man who was about to ambush him.
"Take them alive!"
There is also the largest rebel stronghold whose whereabouts are unknown. They suspect that the Third Prince is just a puppet, and that there are other villains behind him, so these people cannot die.
The rebels already knew this reason; as long as they didn't get caught, they could kill as many people as possible.
The fighting continued until dawn. His Highness the Crown Prince was getting restless. Finally, a man came out from inside. It was Su Yi's bodyguard, Chang Bai, who was carrying someone on his back. "Your Highness, we have captured a few of the rebels alive, and the rest have been wiped out. My master is seriously injured and on the verge of death."
"Quickly, summon Physician Sun!"
They carried him into the house and saw that Su Yi was covered in blood, his gray clothes soaked in blood, and he was in critical condition.
It took a full day and night to save him, and after he was unconscious for two more days, Su Yi finally woke up.
"Your Highness, you're awake. Your injuries are too severe. Physician Sun said you'll need to rest for a few more days before you can move."
Su Yi felt exhausted and dared not go back to see his family in this state. "Alright, I'll go back and give your wife a message, telling her that I'll be on business with His Highness for a few more days before I return, so she won't worry."
Changbai was shocked. "Madam...didn't Madam leave long ago?"
The master is talking about... the old lady, isn't he...?
Changbai: "Yes!"
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