Chapter 93 Chapter 93 Climbing over the wall?
==Chapter 93==
Xie family.
Meng Qiaojing sat there blankly, with a booklet in front of her, which contained all the candidates that Qingtan had inquired for her.
Although she was a widow, Xie Zhujing had made it clear that he would support her, and there were many people who were interested in marrying her. There were also some young talents on the list, all of whom came from humble family backgrounds, but their conditions were much better than her ex-husband's.
Those with a little family background are either older or are about to marry a second wife.
Just by looking at this booklet, Meng Qiaojing couldn't say that her cousin didn't care about her marriage. It was precisely this care that made her most uncomfortable.
Seeing how sad and depressed the girl had been these days, Ling Qing didn't dare to say anything. After all, there was nothing wrong with what her cousin did, and he had done his best for the girl.
After a long while, Meng Qiaojing wiped her face and whispered:
"Is my cousin back?"
Ling Hong shook her head. "My cousin has been leaving early and coming back late late lately. I haven't even seen Qingtan much lately."
Meng Qiaojing bit her lip, her eyes a little dim. She couldn't help but wonder, is her cousin avoiding her?
As soon as this thought came to her mind, her heart ached. Meng Qiaojing bit her lip and picked up the booklet. She carefully flipped through the pages one by one, but her eyes were sore and tears fell drop by drop on the pages.
Ling Hong was speechless for a long time before she finally shouted:
"Girl, why bother? If you don't want to watch, then don't watch."
After arriving in the capital, Ling Hong changed the way he addressed Meng Qiaojing from Madam to Miss.
Meng Qiaojing wiped her tears, took a deep breath, and said with forced lips:
"This is my cousin's home. How can I occupy it and make him unable to return home?"
Only if she chooses the right person and moves out of the Xie family earlier can her cousin stop being caught up in rumors.
She is not stupid.
My cousin goes out early and comes back late, maybe because of government reasons, but it is definitely because she lives in the Xie family. If my cousin stays in the mansion for too long, maybe some messy rumors will spread outside.
Meng Qiaojing murmured absentmindedly:
"My cousin still has to get married."
For someone like her, it is enough for her cousin to take her in for a while, and she should not delay her cousin's lifelong event.
Meng Qiaojing couldn't sleep.
She always paid attention to the movements outside. During the night shift, she suddenly woke up and sat up, hugging her knees and staring out the window in a daze.
There was a slight noise outside, and soon it died down.
Meng Qiaojing knew in her heart that her cousin had returned. After this realization came to her mind, she was finally able to sleep peacefully.
In the front yard, Qingtan was one step behind the adult. It was late at night and the dew was heavy. The shoulders of the adult in front seemed to be covered with a deep layer of coldness.
Thinking of what the adults have done these days, Qingtan couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
The next day, it was still snowing heavily. The people were trapped in their homes by the heavy snow and no one went out. The streets and the market became quiet.
Feng Wenyu was also stopped at home by Zhou Yueyu and was not allowed to go out:
"Your grandmother has someone to look after you, just take care of yourself."
Feng Wenyu did not rebel and chose to be obedient.
But she looked at the heavy snow outside, and remembered what Gu Yu said yesterday. She couldn't help but frowned, and she muttered softly:
"He wouldn't be stupid enough to go out of town in this weather."
Outside the capital.
The person that Feng Wenyu was thinking about frowned as he listened to the report from his subordinates, feeling that something was wrong.
Mu Fan was wrapped up thickly. He breathed hard and said, "Lord Qin just sent a message saying that the entrance to Qingyan Village is blocked. He has already sent people to deal with it."
As soon as he finished speaking, a gust of cold wind blew over, and Mu Fan grimaced from the cold. He couldn't help but say:
"Last night was not peaceful. The Emperor handed this matter over to you, but the Jingzhao Yin was slacking off."
"Just now, Jingzhao Yin sent a message saying that Madam Liu went to Qingning Temple to burn incense yesterday and hasn't returned yet. Lord Liu reported it to the authorities, but that bastard actually passed the letter to us!"
Gu Yushi was wearing a crane cloak. He said coldly, "I remember it didn't snow yesterday."
If there is no snow for one day, the problem will become more serious?
Mu Fan didn't think too much about it. He took out a letter from his sleeve and said, "Oh, sir, this is the letter Miss Feng sent to you."
Gu Yushi frowned. A Yu sent him a letter?
Gu Yushi took the letter, which said that she was going to Qingning Temple and asked him to find her there after he got off duty.
Gu Yushi felt something was strange. He had just told Feng Wenyu yesterday that the mountain was closed due to heavy snow. Why did Feng Wenyu choose to go to Qingning Temple today?
But the handwriting was indeed Feng Wenyu's.
Gu Yushi climbed onto his horse. Mu Fan was sniffling from the cold and looked up at him: "Sir, where are we going?"
The surroundings were covered with white snow, burying the tree roots. Gu Yushi's heart sank slightly.
"Let's go to Qingyan Village first."
Being close to the emperor's feet, protective measures in these towns had been put in place early on. No official would be so inconsiderate as to allow problems to arise within his jurisdiction, and the plight of those villages was the top priority.
Mu Fan quickly mounted his horse and caught up. No one spoke along the way, and every time he opened his mouth, a mouthful of cold wind blew in.
However, they were unexpectedly stuck on the road when they were only halfway there. Mu Fan dismounted and walked forward to take a look. He cried out, "Ouch!"
"Is this a tree that was blown down?"
A tree so thick that two people could hug it was broken in half, blocking the group's way.
Gu Yushi frowned and dismounted. He didn't look at the tree trunk half covered by snow, but walked to the broken part. He only took a glance at it, and his eyes were slightly cold.
"It wasn't an accident."
Mu Fan's heart skipped a beat and he looked hurriedly. The broken part of the tree was smooth and bright. It was impossible for it to be broken by the wind.
Is someone trying to stop them?
Mu Fan was completely confused: "What's the point? We can just turn back and let someone handle it."
Gu Yushi looked back. They were on a mountain road in the suburbs. In this kind of weather, when they looked up, it seemed as if they were the only ones left in the vast world.
Gu Yushi didn't hesitate at all:
"Send someone to turn around and see if the way back is feasible."
Mu Fan sensed the seriousness of the situation and immediately ordered his men to turn around and go back.
Soon, the person who was sent came back with a serious look on his face:
"Sir, the way back is blocked by a pile of rubble."
Mu Fan glanced at the adult. It was obvious that someone was targeting the adult today.
Gu Yushi thought more than he did.
Targeting him?
There are many people in the court who hate him now, but almost no one dares to take action against him at this time.
Gu Yushi could only think of one person who would take advantage of this moment to attack him.
Mu Fan had only stood there for a moment when he shivered uncontrollably. He trembled, "Sir, the snow is getting heavier. What should we do?"
For some reason, Gu Yushi subconsciously touched the letter in his arms. He concealed the emotion in his eyes and said coldly, "Return."
The road was blocked, so we cleared it.
The group was silent, no one dared to raise any objections. However, just as they reached the gravel, arrows were shot down from above. Gu Yushi quickly drew his sword and cut off a sharp arrow, shouting, "Retreat!"
No one hesitated. As soon as Gu Yushi gave the order, everyone turned around.
Mu Fan only had time to shout, "Sir!"
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In the capital, Feng Wenyu's eyelids kept twitching, making her a little nervous. She subconsciously paced back and forth, fidgeting.
Jinshu was puzzled: "What's wrong with you, young lady?"
Feng Wenyu herself couldn't explain it clearly. She glanced at the heavy snow outside and suddenly said:
"Send someone to the Gu family to check if Gu Yushi has returned."
She hadn't felt so uneasy for a long time. She seemed to be back to the moment when she was hidden by Gu Yu. Her heartbeat was like thunder, making her face pale.
Before Jinshu could send anyone, Feng Wenyu received news from the front yard.
She walked quickly to the front yard and saw her father's serious face. Her heart skipped a beat and she couldn't help asking:
"Dad, what happened?"
Unless it was related to her, Feng Rongyu would not have specially called her over.
Feng Wenyu's uneasiness grew more and more serious.
Feng Rongyu frowned and sighed, "News came from the palace that Gu Yushi was assassinated on the way to Qingyan Village and his whereabouts are unknown."
Feng Wenyu stood up suddenly, she couldn't believe it:
“How could it be?!”
Feng Rongyu's expression was solemn. "The news came from Qin Li. He found a bloodstain outside the city. Now the emperor is furious and has ordered the imperial guards and the Jingzhao Yin to act together. We must find the person!"
Feng Wenyu certainly knew Qin Li. In both his past and present lives, he was Gu Yushi's right-hand man.
The color on Feng Wenyu's face instantly drained away. She breathed hard, trying to keep herself calm. She asked again:
"No news at all?"
Feng Rongyu nodded silently.
Feng Wenyu was silent for a moment, and the next moment, she turned and left.
Feng Wenzhou's expression changed slightly, and he immediately grabbed her: "Where are you going?!"
Feng Wenyu took a deep breath and said in a calm tone:
"Even if it was an unexpected incident, he would definitely leave clues."
Feng Wenzhou frowned: "Do you trust him so much?"
It’s not about believing, it’s about understanding.
Feng Wenyu raised her eyes and met Feng Wenzhou's gaze. She said, "I want to go and see it myself."
Feng Wenzhou refused without even thinking:
"The roads outside the city are now blocked by heavy snow. The emperor has already sent the imperial guards to look for her. If they can't find her, how can you look for her?"
Feng Wenyu just stood there stubbornly.
Feng Wenzhou's face turned completely cold.
Feng Wenyu looked up at Feng Rongyu, who was frowning. Zhou Yueyu, who had received the news, walked over quickly, her face full of disapproval and anger:
"Your second brother is right, you should stay at home!"
"Come here, take the girl back to her room and don't let her step out of the courtyard!"
Feng Wenyu didn't expect her mother to lock her up, and couldn't help but say, "Mom!"
Zhou Yueyu's tone left no room for argument:
"I can't let you take your own safety lightly!"
Feng Wenyu wanted to say something, but the servant had already pulled her back. She remembered something and finally chose to remain silent.
Seeing this, Feng Wenzhou narrowed his eyes.
During the night shift, the entire capital seemed to have quieted down. In a small alley, someone climbed out from the top of a wall, sat on the wall and hesitated for a moment, then took out a ladder and climbed down stealthily step by step.
The moment she felt her feet touch the ground, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Suddenly, a sneer from behind made her hair stand on end.
Feng Wenyu hurriedly turned around, and when she saw the person, her eyes suddenly widened.
Feng Wenzhou was so angry at her that he almost died:
"You're really too arrogant to actually climb over the wall for a man?"
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