Chapter 26 Si Yao is dismissed for making a mistake
"Qingbao, what are you saying?" Si Ye asked, looking confused.
After what happened with his father and grandmother, he had come to trust Qingbao's words to a great extent.
Qingbao wouldn't talk nonsense.
"Second brother! She's just a three-year-old child, and you believe what she says? Mengmeng is seriously injured and lying on the ground, and instead of caring about Mengmeng, you're concerned about a lively and energetic Qingbao?"
Si Yao stomped her feet in anger.
In the past, Si Ye would show extreme disgust whenever he saw Si He, let alone talk to the mother and son.
Now, he actually began to believe Qingbao somewhat.
A sense of unease crept into her heart. Could it be that she would no longer be the only sister in her brother's heart?
Si Ye crouched down to look at Su Mengmeng and immediately breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank goodness, she's still alive."
"Qingbao, what did you mean by what you just said?" Si Ye continued to press.
Qingbao shook her head. "Second Uncle, what right do you have?"
"No."
"Then why did you ask?" Qingbao stared intently at Siyao with her big, bright eyes.
It was as if they could see through the cause and effect in her life at a glance.
Si Yao felt uncomfortable under Qing Bao's gaze. "Qing Bao, how dare you speak to your uncle like that? Doesn't your mother teach you any manners?"
"You don't need to worry about me. My mother is fine, at least she's not pretending," Qingbao replied with a smile.
Si Yao felt a tightness in her chest from the rebuke. "Second brother, look at her."
But who knew?
Si Ye said with a nonchalant and indulgent expression, "She's just a child, there's no need to argue with her."
Si Yao stared at her second brother in disbelief, her eyes wide with disbelief.
Her second brother has really changed.
"Eunuch Li has arrived!"
A sharp announcement rang out, breaking the tense atmosphere at the scene.
Eunuch Li was the most powerful eunuch by His Majesty's side, and no court official dared to offend him.
Si Yao was overjoyed.
“Great! It’s Eunuch Li! Second brother, hurry back to the Si family and call Mother and my brothers over so I can receive my reward.”
She followed Su Xiao on his campaigns so that she could make a name for herself today.
So that all the women in the city would envy her, and both families would dote on her even more.
At that time, even if Si He is the biological daughter of the Si family, she will be disliked by everyone.
Si Ye was also stunned; he never expected that Eunuch Li would grace him with his presence.
"Alright, I'll hurry back and call my parents to come and see you receive your reward."
Si Ye was about to leave.
Eunuch Li stopped him, saying, "No need. I've only come today to convey His Majesty's decree. There's no need for such a grand occasion."
Si Yao glanced behind Eunuch Li and saw that there were indeed few people, and they carried almost nothing.
Her face instantly turned somewhat embarrassed.
"Eunuch Li, didn't I send someone to report that General Su had met with misfortune? How come..."
Why didn't His Majesty bestow any rewards upon them?
The military achievements they made were truly substantial.
"Oh dear, Lady Siyao, you misunderstand. His Majesty knew of General Su's misfortune, so he postponed the bestowal of honors. It's not too late to hold the ceremony after General Su has recovered from his injuries, but..."
As Eunuch Li spoke, his tone changed slightly.
"But what?" Si Yao asked anxiously.
Eunuch Li did not answer again, but instead announced the imperial decree issued by the emperor.
Everyone knelt down, awaiting the imperial decree.
Eunuch Li read out the imperial decree:
"Si Yao, wife of Su Xiaoping, has abandoned more than ten soldiers guarding the city gate without authorization, treating the defense of the city gate as a joke. I believe that Si Yao is unworthy of her position and will not be granted an official title for the time being, but her rewards will remain as before. So be it!"
Si Yao shuddered and looked up in disbelief. "What? Eunuch Li, I did that to save General Su! I didn't have any manpower at the time!"
Does she really expect her to lead her third brother and the others into the black fog to rescue people all by herself?
Wouldn't that be suicide?
"Madam Siyao, it's no use talking to me. Now that you've returned safely, what about the dozen or so soldiers guarding the city?"
Holding the imperial edict, Eunuch Li lowered his head and asked.
Si Yao said, "I can't find them."
Eunuch Li shook his head. "They didn't have to die, but you caused their deaths. The Emperor is furious. It's already a great favor that he spared your life..."
Just now, when more than ten corpses were placed in front of the city's general, he knelt on the ground and wrote a letter in blood, requesting the emperor to punish Si Yao.
Considering his military achievements, His Majesty has already shown extraordinary leniency.
I heard this very well.
Si Yao's back went limp, and she collapsed to the ground.
Eunuch Li handed her the imperial edict, saying, "It is already a great honor to have your merits offset your faults; you must be content."
Si Yao accepted the imperial edict, her lips pale. "Thank you, Your Majesty... for your great kindness."
Two years of military achievements, two years of trials and tribulations.
Now, all her efforts have been wasted because of one impulsive decision.
After Eunuch Li left, Si Yao couldn't even stand up and had to be helped up by Si Ye.
Si Ye frowned and said, "It's alright. You did it to save Su Xiao. He's the biggest contributor. Knowing your good intentions, he'll definitely treat you even better."
Honors between husband and wife are shared, and fortunately, no one else knew about this.
However, Si Yao did act impulsively and stubbornly.
"Second brother, are you blaming me too?" Si Yao grabbed Si Ye's arm, almost bursting into tears.
It also made her look so bad in front of Si He.
How can I compete with her in the future?
Si Ye comforted her, "Second brother doesn't blame you, how could second brother blame you?"
"No matter what happens in the future, Second Brother, you must not blame me. You know, everything I did was for the Si family and for the good of my brothers."
Her eyes were brimming with tears, yet she stubbornly refused to shed a single one.
Si Ye was about to agree.
Qingbao kindly reminded him, "Second Uncle, don't agree too soon. Let's go back to the Si family and check on Third Uncle's situation first."
"Qingbao, what happened to your third uncle?" Sihe asked, looking down.
Qingbao pointed at Siyao, "Auntie knows best, let Auntie say it herself."
"Yaoyao, you speak." Si Ye's tone was somewhat stern.
Si Yao's eyes darted away as she bit her lip. "Third Brother is injured. He's been sent home."
"What!"
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The Si family.
So much happened in one day, it was exhausting enough.
Now, Mrs. Si is even more exhausted.
She dressed up and went to the palace gate.
The eunuch then came out and told her to go back, as General Su had encountered an accident and the investiture ceremony had been postponed.
Seeing that the ministers had all left, Lady Si returned anxiously.
Upon returning to the Si family home.
Then she saw her third son, Si Zhao, being carried back, covered in blood and carrying a thick black aura.
She was so frightened she almost fainted from crying.
"Who, who has ruined my third brother like this?!" Upon receiving the news, the eldest son, Si Han, put down his official duties and rushed home.
He now holds an official position, though it is only an eighth or ninth rank, but he is young and still has a promising future.
The man's gaze was cold and sharp as he questioned everyone present in a stern voice.
Madam Si's nanny cried, "During the day, Miss Si Yao said that General Su was returning today, and the Third Young Master was going to accompany her to greet him. Unexpectedly, General Su and his entourage had an accident, and even Miss Si Yao and the Third Young Master..."
None were spared.
Si Han's brows furrowed with frost. "Have you found out who harmed them?"
Madam Si said weakly, "It's said to be an evil spirit, but how can we investigate that?"
“Every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt has its debtor. We’ll definitely find out. Mother, don’t worry. I’ll go to the Su family to see how my little sister is doing.”
As Si Han spoke, he was about to go to the Su family to see Si Yao.
Before they could even step out of the room...
Then he saw Si Ye carrying Qing Bao, running quickly towards him.
"Big brother, how is third brother?" Si Ye asked anxiously.
Si Han glanced at Qingbao in his arms, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
What are you doing bringing her here?
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