Chapter 66
The three of them took Xie Xuanye's body down.
Li Jinghe, trembling, grasped his already cold body and said, "Xuan Ye!"
Su Yuexing looked away, her nose stinging with tears. Xie Xuanye! You idiot! Why did you commit suicide!
Yue handed the letter beside her to Li Jinghe, saying, "This is Young Master Xie's last will and testament."
Li Jinghe took it and collapsed onto Xie Xuanye, sobbing uncontrollably. At that moment, Su Yuexing's emotions also broke down.
"Xie Xuanye! Wake up!" she shouted.
Li Jinghe opened the letter, which contained the following:
Who was the first to discover my body? Was it you, Jinghe? If it really was you, then I am truly lucky.
You haven't forgotten our secret base; I'll need your help with the next thing.
First of all, I hope that you who are reading this letter will not be sad or upset, because this is my own choice.
If the militia's activities are exposed, I will eventually die.
Rather than passively waiting for them to suddenly kill me, I'd rather prepare myself to face death.
When the militia uprising was exposed, I had already prepared for the outcome, so after being kicked out by my family, I came here without a second thought.
I sat here for two days, reminiscing about my short but joyful life of the past ten years.
But my happiest times were when I lived with those militiamen.
They treated me like family. Although they have suffered a lot of injustice, they still live a very optimistic life.
In fact, they did not initially intend to gain power through an uprising.
I told them that only if they had power and weapons would those officials not dare to do anything to them!
So, at my instigation, they all turned the hoes they used in the fields into blades to chop at others.
Some people lost their lives in the battle, while others became more courageous with each battle. In fact, I also had doubts during this process.
Was what I did right or wrong?
As for those who died, if they hadn't followed me, wouldn't they have stayed home and farmed obediently?
Therefore, I think I bear a great deal of responsibility for this failed battle.
In addition, Nianrou also lost her life because of me, and my heart is filled with guilt and regret.
These things could have been avoided, but because of my own actions, they happened.
Therefore, I am willing to give my life to atone for my sins against them.
Having said all that, Jinghe, I only have one request for you: with your status, please take good care of the Xie family for me.
I know this might be difficult for you, but I believe you will do it, because I believe! I hold no less weight in your heart than Su Yuexing.
Take care, Jinghe!
Li Jinghe brought the body back to the Xie residence, where Lord Xie fainted on the spot and remained unconscious for a day and a night.
The Xie family was suddenly shrouded in gloom and deathly silence.
When Ye Huaijin returned to the capital, he reported to the Emperor about Xie Xuanye leading a militia uprising.
However, the Emperor did not execute the Xie family, but instead allowed Ye Huaijin to go home and rest.
Ye Huaijin was seething with anger. His subordinates told him that Xie Xuanye had hanged himself a few days earlier.
"What!" he exclaimed in shock, then smiled. Sure enough, evil people will get their just desserts!
He stormed into the Xie residence, whip in hand. When the guards at the gate tried to stop him, he lashed them hard with his whip.
He arrived at Xie Xuanye's mourning hall and shouted, "Someone, open his coffin for me!"
His attendant was stunned and said, "General, the dead should be respected. Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
Ye Huaijin's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he said, "I want to desecrate his corpse! Xie Xuanye killed the woman I love!"
"I'll make sure he dies a horrible death!"
The Xie family members stood before the coffin, pleading, "General Ye, please spare my young master!"
"Take out your anger on us!"
Lord Xie was helped to the mourning hall. At this time, he was only breathing and not taking in any more breaths. In just a few days, he had become skin and bones.
"If you touch my son, you'd better kill me first!" Lord Xie said, panting heavily, while his attendants patted his back to help him catch his breath.
Ye Huaijin said arrogantly, "Lord Xie! You don't actually think I wouldn't dare to do this!"
Su Yuexing and the others rushed over and, seeing this scene, shouted, "Ye Huaijin! If you're going to lay a hand on them, you'll have to get past me first!"
Beside her were Yue and Hua, while Sai Taxue observed them from the shadows.
Ye Huaijin was somewhat surprised by her appearance. He thought carefully for a moment and realized that he seemed to have seen this person before.
"So it was you!" he realized.
"What business is it of yours what the Xie family has with you?" he questioned.
Su Yuexing said, "Because the person lying in the coffin is my friend."
"Friends?" he said quietly, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "In that case, I'll take you all down with me!!"
After they finished speaking, the men started fighting. The Xie family helped Lord Xie to the side, afraid that he would be hurt.
With their combined efforts, Ye Huaijin was no match for them.
Prime Minister Meng Kang rushed over and shouted, "Stop!"
The group stopped fighting, and Meng Kang's gaze fell on Su Yuexing and the two bodyguards.
Then he looked at Ye Huaijin and said, "General Ye, the head of the Xie family is at least a first-rank marquis!"
"Even the Emperor has to speak to Lord Xie with great respect. Do you think you have more influence than the Emperor?!"
Ye Huaijin was indignant when he saw that the other man had put such a big label on him, but he said respectfully, "This general did not mean that!"
Meng Kang coldly rebuked, "Since there isn't one, why are you causing trouble in the mourning hall!"
Ye Huaijin explained, "Xie Xuanye killed the woman I love, so of course I'll make sure he doesn't die in peace!"
Meng Kang said sternly, "Where's the evidence!"
"I..." Ye Huaijin thought for a moment and explained, "I knew about his relationship with the militia, so he sent people to kill me."
"But he killed Nianrou!"
Meng Kang asked again, "Where's the evidence?"
Ye Huaijin lowered his head and said, "The murderer has not been caught."
The moon beside Su Yuexing's eyes flickered slightly, but only Sai Taxue, who was hiding in the shadows, noticed it.
“You’re causing trouble here without any evidence. I can have the Ministry of Justice arrest you and put you in jail!” Meng Kang said.
Ye Huaijin had no choice but to leave empty-handed. Before leaving, he glared fiercely at Su Yuexing and the other two.
Su Yuexing then left as well, while Meng Kang stared at the two bodyguards beside her.
Their strength is indeed quite good; they can fight Ye Huaijin, and they haven't been injured yet.
The old man really cares about his grandson, but soon I will get back what is rightfully mine.
A ruthless glint flashed in Meng Kang's eyes.
Inside the room, Meng Kang sat down in front of Lord Xie and said, "Lord Xie, you owe me a great favor this time."
Lord Xie, panting, asked, "What do you want from me?"
Meng Kang did not answer immediately. Instead, he slowly stood up, looked around, and said, "This Marquis's mansion is much more magnificent than the last time I came."
Lord Xie clenched his fist and said, "What exactly are you trying to say?"
Meng Kang chuckled eerily and whispered in his ear, "His Majesty is dying!"
"so……"
Lord Xie's pupils contracted, and his eyes widened as he exclaimed, "You want to rebel!"
Meng Kang chuckled softly, "I will make sure that my power is rightfully mine!"
"As for the process, you don't need to know."
"All you need to do is support me, bow down to me, and with you taking the lead, the other marquises will naturally have no objections."
Lord Xie refused, saying, "Don't even think about it!"
Meng Kang frowned slightly and said, "It seems that Lord Xie is an ungrateful person."
"I rescued you from prison back then, and now I'm protecting your Xie family. I've done so much, and you still won't accept this small request of mine."
Lord Xie, breathing heavily, said, "Get out! Leave the Xie family!"
Meng Kang smiled and said, "Then thank you, Lord Marquis, please take good care of yourself!"
"Don't let me anger you to death by accident," he said before leaving.
Lord Xie's lips turned purple, his breathing became rapid, and his eyes rolled back. When the servants came in and saw this scene, they were so frightened that they immediately went to call the doctor.
One day later, Lord Xie passed away, and two members of the Xie family died at once; his son and father were buried one after the other.
Li Jinghe lay in bed, tossing and turning. "Xuan Ye! I'm sorry, I failed to protect your father."
Even after you die, you'll still be burdened with the crime of murdering Nianrou. Once I've finished what I'm doing, I'll clear your name.
Su Yuexing sat on the roof, drinking alone from a pot of wine. Tomorrow was Li Jinghe's wedding day.
That's when she makes her move against Liu Jin; at that time, everyone in the capital will be drawn to that place.
No one will care about the princess's movements. They will sneak into the princess's residence and kill Liu Jin with one blow.
Thinking of this, a fierce glint flashed in her eyes.
Sai Taxue appeared behind her and snatched the wine from her hand. "What? Trying to drown your sorrows in alcohol?"
Su Yuexing looked at him and said, "You don't know martial arts, aren't you afraid of falling down after climbing so high?"
When Sai Taxue heard her concern for her, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, and she said, "Although I don't know martial arts, I do know medicine."
"If you fall, you can just heal yourself and save on medical expenses."
Hearing him say that, Su Yuexing smiled and murmured, "Mei Xue?"
"Why does your name sound like a woman's name?"
Sai Taxue's heart skipped a beat, but she explained calmly, "Because I was born on a snowy winter day, and the plum blossoms in the yard were blooming beautifully."
"And my father's surname happens to be Mei, so that's how the name Mei Xue came about."
After hearing his explanation, Su Yuexing nodded. "It really is a unique name."
Sai Taxue lowered his eyes, a cold glint flashing in them. He was indeed born on a snowy night, but there were no plum blossoms, only blood.
After he was born, his mother was killed on the spot by Ouyang Min! Blood stained the white snowflakes.
The courtyard was filled with pleas for mercy and screams; only one maid managed to escape by feigning death.
Ten years later, after much effort, he finally found the maid, who told him the truth.
Mei Xue was his mother's name. He clenched his fist and asked, "Is this a nice name?"
Su Yuexing nodded and praised, "It sounds nice, and it's also very unique."
"Your family must love you very much."
As soon as she finished speaking, Sai Taxue's expression changed, and she exuded a cold aura.
Su Yuexing rubbed her arms and said, "It's a bit chilly, let's go back."
After she finished speaking and prepared to go down, Sai Taxue pretended to slip and fall.
Just as Hua, who was hiding in the shadows, was about to come to the rescue, Yue, who was beside her, pulled her back. At the same time, Su Yuexing hugged Sai Taxue's waist, and the two landed steadily.
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