Chapter 123 Chapter 123
That day, when Xu Duanyi got up, Xu Pingyi had already gone out.
He sent someone to give Xu Duanyi a message, saying that he had something to deal with and would be back after it was done.
Xu Duanyi just thought that something happened in the military camp and didn't say anything.
She is no longer at the age where she needs her father's company.
However, since his father was not at home, Xu Duanyi thought of what Qingya said on the way here yesterday, and thought about going out for a walk with Qingya.
After breakfast.
She and Qingya each wrote a letter to express their safety and asked someone to deliver it to the capital. Afterwards, she did not ask Uncle Tan to arrange anyone for them, nor did she take a carriage. She took Bixi and the others out for a stroll.
Liaodong was very lively under my father's jurisdiction.
Although it is not as prosperous as the capital, the people there are simple and cheerful, and the prices are exceptionally low.
The passers-by and vendors along the street all had bright smiles on their faces.
Bixi and Shiyu were also born in Liaoning, so they were naturally very happy to return to their hometown. Xu Duanyi was afraid that they would not have fun following him, so he simply gave them a day off and let them play on their own.
Lingji has always loved being lively, so naturally he didn't want to follow them, so he chased after Shi Yu and the others.
Watch them leave.
Xu Duanyi smiled and looked away.
No one here knew them, and she didn't feel uncomfortable when Qingya held her hand.
"Let's continue walking forward." She said to Xie Qingya.
Xie Qingya naturally had no objection, so the couple walked forward hand in hand.
The people in the north are simple and honest. When they see the couple holding hands like this, they won't say anything. They will just give them a kind smile when their eyes meet.
"Liaodong is well managed by my father-in-law." After walking for a while, Xie Qingya expressed such emotion.
Xu Duanyi has always been very proud of his father.
As she walked slowly forward with Xie Qingya, she said to him, "My father was very kind to the common people. He always said that he was raised by the common people. Without the common people, there would be no him. So after he became capable, he always hoped that he could do more useful things and hope to live up to the people."
"As far as I can remember, people often came to our house and gave us home-cooked dishes and eggs from their own farms... My father would be very happy every time he received them, and so would my mother."
"But if an official came to give money or gifts, my father would definitely frown, chase them away, and even record a note about them in private."
When talking about these past events, Xu Duanyi is always in a good mood.
I couldn't help but feel relaxed.
Xie Qingya could naturally feel it as well.
He gently held Xu Duanyi's hand, with a soft expression, and looked down at her.
Both of them had extremely outstanding looks, and along the way, countless astonished glances fell on them.
But in their eyes, there is only each other.
"If the people did not trust my father-in-law, Liaodong would not have been so peaceful before, and it would not have recovered so quickly to its current state."
"My father-in-law is very good."
Xu Duanyi did not hesitate and continued his words with a smile, "Yes, father is fine." But when she thought of what happened last night, the smile on her face froze.
But she soon felt relieved.
No matter what happened last night, she decided to have a good chat with her father when she saw him today.
However, Xu Duanyi did not expect that before she took the initiative to look for her father, she saw her father's figure entering an alley.
At that time.
She and Xie Qingya were buying a lot of things.
When Xie Qingya paid the money, Xu Duanyi saw Xu Pingyi.
After this quick glance, Xu Duanyi thought he was seeing things, but he subconsciously uttered "Father" and unconsciously followed the direction the man left.
So after Xie Qingya paid the money, he turned around and saw Xu Duanyi walking forward.
"Zhao Zhao?"
Not knowing what happened to her, Xie Qingya immediately wanted to chase after her.
Upon seeing this, the seller hurriedly called out to him, "Sir, this is your thing." Xie Qingya thanked the seller, took it, and then strode after Xu Duanyi.
"What's going on?"
Walk to Xu Duanyi's side.
Xie Qingya reached out and held her arm first, stopping her from wandering around.
Xu Duanyi was forced to stop and told him the truth without hiding anything: "I just saw my father."
"Father-in-law? This?"
Xie Qingya's eyes were filled with surprise.
He first glanced at Xu Duanyi, and then looked towards the alley ahead.
Knowing that if she wasn't allowed to see clearly, she wouldn't be able to stroll around properly, he simply took the initiative to pull her into the alley.
Whether it is your intention or not, you should find out the truth first, so that she won't have any more wild thoughts.
The alley is isolated from the hustle and bustle outside and is somewhat quiet.
From the buildings on the side, you can tell that there are residences here.
They chased forward a few steps, and just as they were about to turn, they saw a tall figure walking in front of them.
Xu Duanyi and Xie Qingya could naturally recognize this figure from behind.
I saw the figure walk to a place where there were pomegranate flowers growing out of the wall. He knocked on the door and walked in.
Xie Qingya noticed that the person next to him suddenly stopped.
Xie Qingya also stopped.
Looking at Xu Duanyi beside him, Xie Qingya's tone became a little hesitant: "...Do you want to go over?"
Xu Duanyi didn't speak immediately.
Just when Xie Qingya was ready to take the man home to calm down, he heard her say, "Go ahead."
I was indeed a little depressed. This book is exclusively compiled by the LK team for you. But she had already made up her mind before? No matter what, I have to have a good talk with my father.
Instead of going back with a lot of doubts in your mind and thinking wildly.
It would be better to go see my father directly.
She believed in her father.
Even if he really wanted someone to accompany him, he would never choose someone of questionable character, let alone someone who would disrespect his mother.
Besides, she also hopes that her father can live a better life.
If this person is really a good person and can take good care of her father, she... won't mind.
Thinking of this, Xu Duanyi heaved a long sigh of relief and stopped tensing himself.
"Let's go."
She spoke to Xie Qingya again.
Then he took the initiative to walk towards the house with the pomegranate flowers.
When I got to the door.
She glanced at Xie Qingya first.
Xie Qingya knew what she meant. She was afraid that he would come back here and both he and his father-in-law would be uncomfortable. So he touched her head considerately and said, "I'll wait for you in front."
Xu Duanyi agreed.
Xie Qingya picked up his things and left, standing a little forward.
Xu Duanyi took another deep breath before going forward and knocking on the door.
"Who?"
It sounded like the voice of an old servant.
Xu Duanyi didn't know how to explain his identity for a moment, so he had to remain silent. Fortunately, the footsteps inside did not stop, and soon someone came to open the door.
The door was opened from the inside, and an old servant with gray hair appeared behind the door.
The old servant looked at the stranger outside and frowned, "You are——"
The old servant is getting quite old and his eyesight is a little blurry.
But he still squinted his eyes and looked carefully. As he looked carefully, his originally blurry eyes actually brightened a little.
"You, you are the daughter of Marquis Wu'an?" the old man asked in surprise.
Xu Duanyi was still surprised at first. This old man actually knew her. Could it be that her father had seen her portrait with them before? But as soon as the thought came to her mind, she looked at the old man in front of her and inexplicably felt that he was familiar.
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Xu Duanyi looked at the man and frowned.
Before Xu Duanyi could figure out what was going on, his father's voice came from inside: "Uncle Wen, who's here?"
Xu Pingyi walked out while talking, and reminded him: "When you and Zhao'er are alone together, don't open the door casually. I'll ask someone to send a few guards over later. You have moved here from outside the city now, and there are too many people here, which is inconvenient."
As Xu Pingyi was talking, he saw Xu Duanyi's face.
He wanted to give a few more instructions, but when he suddenly saw his precious daughter's face, he was stunned.
"Zhao Zhao?"
It took a while for Xu Pingyi to come back to his senses.
Although he didn't know how Zhaozhao appeared here, Xu Pingyi immediately strode over.
"Why are you here?"
He could only think of one possibility, so he asked, "Did you see me just now?"
Xu Duanyi nodded blankly.
She always felt that things were not as she thought...
Then I thought of what my father had just said about Zhao'er.
Zhaoer...
A familiar figure suddenly appeared in her mind, and she looked at the old man again.
"Uncle Wen? You are..."
"Uncle Xu, Master Wen, who is here?" A clear voice was heard from the inner courtyard.
However, Xu Duanyi did not see him.
Although this voice has changed over the years, perhaps because Xu Duanyi had already formed a preconceived notion about it, the figure that had previously appeared in her mind has become increasingly clear.
"Sister Yi, can you teach me how to write?"
"Sister Yi, I like you. When I grow up, I will marry you!"
"Sister Yi, are you going to marry the Crown Prince? So do you like the Crown Prince or Cousin Xie?"
"Sister Yi, Sister Yi..."
…
Old memories suddenly flooded her mind, along with a round-headed child.
Xu Duanyi looked stiffly at his father beside him: "Father, he..."
Seeing that she had discovered it, Xu Pingyi no longer tried to hide it. He nodded and said, "Let's go in first."
He then asked Wenbo to close the door and planned to take Zhaozhao in.
Xu Duanyi's mind was still in a daze. He took two steps and suddenly remembered that Xie Qingya was still outside.
It was originally to avoid suspicion.
But now——
"Master Wen, my husband is still outside." Xu Duanyi tried hard to find her voice, although it was still a little dry.
Wen Bo looked at Xu Pingyi.
Xu Pingyi nodded to him, and when Wen Bo went out to invite people, he said to Xu Duanyi: "I was just wondering why you were the only one."
While the father and daughter were talking, Xie Qingya also came over.
Xie Qingya was more familiar with Wen Bo than Xu Duanyi. After all, the man inside was his real cousin, the same as the one sitting on the dragon throne in the palace now.
It's no exaggeration to say that he grew up in my eyes.
He also didn't expect to see Wen Bo here.
He was stunned almost at the first sight of Wenbo, until Wenbo turned around and invited him in.
He looked at the courtyard.
Thinking of the man in black who was hiding his whole body last night.
I was too shocked at the time and didn't dare to think too much about it. But now when I think about it, I feel that the figure was too tall if it was a woman.
Could it be that...
Thinking of the possibility, Xie Qingya's heart suddenly began to beat uncontrollably.
At that time, Prince Xin's uncle was away on a military expedition.
After the news of the previous emperor's death spread, he wanted to return to attend the funeral, but was killed by bandits on the way, and Prince Xin's mansion was also set on fire in the dark night.
Some people say that it was the deposed second prince who did it in order to seize the throne, while others say that it was Cao Da and Empress Dowager Zhao Yu who did it... What the truth was back then, after so many years, there is no way to verify it.
But everyone thought that Liu Zhao, the only child of Prince Xin, who was only nine years old at the time, had died in the fire.
After all, after the fire was put out, someone found his body in his bedroom.
It was even Xie Qingya who carried the corpse out.
No one would have thought that after seven years, they would see him and his people again in faraway Liaoning.
In fact, Wenbo is not much like he used to be.
Although Wenbo was old in his early years, he was healthy and had a loud voice, and most people were no match for him.
But now Wenbo's hair is all white, and there are traces of burns on his face. His voice has become much hoarser, and even his back is no longer as straight as before, but has become much more hunched.
After Xie Qingya came in, he didn't say a word, but his eyes were always on Wen Bo and Xu Pingyi.
After a while, he found his voice again: "Father-in-law, what on earth is..."
Xu Pingyi also knew what he was feeling at the moment, so he sighed and said to him, "Let's talk inside."
He went in first after he finished speaking.
Xu Duanyi walked over and shook Xie Qingya's hand first.
I noticed that his hands were very cold at this moment.
Xu Duanyi was not surprised either.
When a fire broke out in Prince Xin's palace, she was in the palace and unable to go out. However, she knew how anxious he was at the time. Before the fire was out, she ignored everyone's attempts to stop her and rushed straight into the fire.
He has always looked like a troublemaker since he was a child.
People like the Second Prince thought he was arrogant and did not like him.
But the Sixth Prince at that time, who is now His Majesty, and Liu Zhao, both liked their cousin very much.
I think he is a carefree and unrestrained person and I admire him very much.
Since Xu Duanyi was close to Xie Qingya, naturally, he was also close to these two children.
When she first learned that Liu Zhao died in the fire, she was also very sad.
I didn't expect he was still alive...
Xu Duanyi led Xie Qingya inside. As soon as they entered, they heard him ask his father, "Uncle Xu, who is here?"
At this time, Xu Duanyi finally saw his figure.
The child who was a little chubby when he was young, unexpectedly became clear-headed and taller as he grew up.
He looks very similar to the late Prince Xin.
The eyebrows, eyes, nose...all look like they were carved from the same mold.
Xu Duanyi noticed that he was holding a mask in his hand. He thought that he always wore a mask when he went out.
Otherwise, anyone who knows Prince Xin would be suspicious of his face.
"yes……"
Before Xu Pingyi could say anything, he suddenly felt hurried footsteps behind him.
Xu Duanyi also found that his hands were empty.
Seeing Qingya striding forward with the things in his hands falling to the ground, Xu Duanyi did not stop him.
But Liu Zhao——
His eyes were originally on Xu Pingyi, until he heard such a commotion and looked over in surprise.
When Liu Zhao saw Xie Qingya's figure, he was stunned.
Although several years have passed, Xie Qingya has not changed much since his youth.
He naturally recognized it at first sight.
"cousin……"
As soon as Liu Zhao uttered the name, Xie Qingya hugged him.
Although Xie Qingya was Liu Zhao's cousin, he was like a real brother to him.
He was the only one in his family. His mother passed away early and his father was often away on military campaigns. When he was young, he often slept in the palace and hung out with Xie Qingya.
During the years since he left the capital, he often thought of them.
I also heard a lot about them.
If he wasn't afraid of causing inconvenience to Uncle Xu, he would also like to go to the capital to find his cousin and write him a letter.
He thought he would never see his cousin again in his life.
I didn’t expect…
I haven't seen my relatives for a long time.
Being held like this by his cousin, Liu Zhao could hardly hold back his tears.
It seemed like he was venting his grievances, or perhaps it was a nostalgia for a long separation. In fact, Liu Zhao hadn't cried for a long time, but at this moment he couldn't control himself and burst into tears while hugging someone.
Everyone present couldn't help but shed tears when they saw this scene.
Xu Duanyi wiped her tears and did not go over at this time. Instead, she said to Wen Bo beside her: "Master Wen, let's go to the kitchen."
It's almost time for dinner.
Qingya and Zhao'er meet again after a long separation, and they must have a lot to talk about.
She did not disturb them. After helping Wen Bo pick up the things on the ground, she went to the kitchen first.
Not long after they left, Liu Zhao calmed down a little.
He felt a little embarrassed.
She's sixteen years old, but she still cries so much.
He wiped his eyes with his sleeve.
But no one present would laugh at him.
"Was that Sister Yi just now? I seemed to see her." Liu Zhao asked again after he finished crying.
Xu Pingyi nodded: "It's her."
I just wanted to turn around and call Zhao Zhao, but there was no one behind me.
"Hey, where's Zhao Zhao?"
Xie Qingya knew her, and when he saw that Wen Bo and those things were gone, he said, "She should have gone to the kitchen."
Xu Pingyi felt relieved only after hearing this.
Knowing that Xie Qingya must be full of doubts at this time, Xu Pingyi did not go to the kitchen at this time, but walked in and said, "Sit down and talk."
Liu Zhao took the initiative to pour tea for them.
Xu Pingyi told Xie Qingya, "When the Xin Prince's mansion caught fire, Wenbo first brought Zhao'er to find your father."
Xie Qingya hadn't thought of this.
His father actually knew about this as well, and his eyes widened in surprise.
Xu Pingyi looked at him and nodded, then continued, "Your father was afraid that Zhao'er would be discovered sooner or later in the capital, so he secretly asked someone to bring Wenbo and Liu Zhao to Liaodong, and they have been staying in Liaodong ever since."
"Before the plague, he and Wenbo had been living outside the city. I was afraid people would find out, so I only visited them occasionally."
"But during the last plague, I was afraid that I couldn't take good care of them because I was too far away, so I settled them here a few days ago."
I didn't expect to run into him and Zhao Zhao.
But it's also good this way. They are reunited as brothers. Even though they can't be together for too long, it's always good to know that the other is alive and well.
Xie Qingya obviously thought so too.
Looking at the familiar smiling face beside him, Xie Qingya felt a mixture of emotions, sad yet happy, and filled with emotion.
He raised his hand and touched Liu Zhao's head, then suddenly stood up and bowed to Xu Pingyi.
"Thank you, father-in-law."
Xu Pingyi knew what he was thanking him for, but he still immediately stood up and raised his hand to support Xie Qingya's arm.
"One family doesn't talk about two different things."
He asked Xie Qingya to sit down.
Xie Qingya thanked him before taking his seat.
The tea is just right.
Xie Qingya picked up the teacup and took a sip. Suddenly, he made up his mind and said to Xu Pingyi, "Father-in-law, I have something to ask you."
Xu Pingyi seemed to know what he was going to ask.
He didn't speak immediately, but looked at Liu Zhao first.
Liu Zhao is very smart, he has been smart since he was a child.
When the fire broke out in the house, he was the first to notice it and immediately went to find Wenbo, thus avoiding assassination.
Now he saw that the two wanted to talk, so he stood up and said, "I'm going to talk to Sister Yi. I haven't seen her for a long time, and I miss her too."
After he finished speaking, he walked out.
Xie Qingya and Xu Pingyi watched him leave before looking away.
"The people who rescued Chen Xing were sent by me." Xu Pingyi said to Xie Qingya.
Qin Su told him yesterday that when he was taking Qingya and Zhaozhao back to his room, he saw Pei Teng on the road and was worried that he would recognize him.
He had guessed at that time that this day would come.
This will lead to him actively admitting it to others.
Xie Qingya was not surprised.
The man he saw yesterday looked very much like the man in black who had brought Uncle Chen here.
He had already guessed it at that time.
He looked at him without saying anything, waiting for his father-in-law to continue.
Talking about these past events, Xu Pingyi's face still looked unhappy.
"When the news of your father and brother's death came, I left Liaodong due to my status, but I always felt that this was wrong. I have known your father since we were young. Others don't know how powerful he is, but I do."
"How could those Tartars kill him?"
"I sent someone to Jizhou to inquire about the situation, and I happened to meet Chen Xing. Chen Xing secretly left the battlefield with his last breath."
"I have a close personal relationship with your father, and Chen Xing recognized Pei Teng whom I sent."
"Later, Pei Teng brought his people to me, but the fire burned his roots and he fainted halfway through. He was on the verge of death several times, but he managed to survive."
"I found the piece of nail from his tightly clenched palm. The first time I saw it, I knew it was wrong. I finally understood why your father and brother died."
"Originally, I should have avenged your father and brother personally."
"but--"
Xu Pingyi looked in the direction Liu Zhao left and sighed.
"If I show up, it will definitely attract other people's attention, and the attention will be focused on Liaodong. When Zhao'er grows up, he looks too much like His Royal Highness Prince Xin. I'm afraid that people will find out that he is still alive."
"So I asked Pei Teng to find you, hoping that this news would help you cheer up again."
Although he had never met Xie Qingya or Chen Xing in person over the years, he had actually been secretly paying attention to Xie Qingya.
At that time, word of his engagement with Zhao Zhao came through.
Everyone else was worried that he was now a playboy and not worthy of Zhao Zhao, but he was only worried that he didn't like Zhao Zhao and was afraid that Zhao Zhao had been wronged.
Fortunately, no.
They are doing fine now.
That's enough.
The truth of that year finally came to light.
Xie Qingya was naturally even more grateful to Xu Pingyi.
If it weren't for his father-in-law's actions, he might never have made it in his life.
He knew his father-in-law didn't need to be grateful, so he didn't treat him with any more formality. He just assured him in a deep voice, "I will treat Zhao Zhao well."
This is what Xu Pingyi cares about most.
Sure enough, after hearing him say this, Xu Pingyi's expression became much brighter.
Just thinking about what he was going to say, he calmed down a little bit and said in a low voice: "Don't tell anyone else about Zhao'er's affairs, especially His Majesty."
Xie Qingya naturally knew what he meant.
He was silent for a moment, and finally agreed in a low voice.
Xu Pingyi knew that they had a good relationship as brothers, but there were some things that he had to prepare for. This book is exclusively compiled by the LK team. He patted Xie Qingya on the shoulder and said, "I'm not saying that your majesty will definitely change."
"But Zhao'er's existence will cause trouble in the first place. Rather than making a big fuss about it later, it's better to let only a few of us know about it."
"I asked Zhao'er, and he doesn't want to return to the capital either. It's a pity... I can't let him show his true face openly." Xu Pingyi couldn't help but sighed again when he said this.
Upon hearing this, Xie Qingya hurriedly comforted him, "You have done a good job."
"Not only Zhao'er and I, but even Uncle Wang will definitely be grateful to you if he knows about this." After saying this, Xie Qingya promised, "Don't worry, I know the importance of this matter and will not tell anyone else about Zhao'er's existence."
Xu Pingyi naturally knew that he knew the importance of the matter.
After hearing his assurance, I naturally didn't say anything more.
Xie Qingya, on the other hand, had something else to ask: "By the way, father-in-law, I have something to ask you."
Xu Pingyi said, "You ask."
Xie Qingya looked at him and asked, "You and my father have known each other since childhood. Do you know who among my father's friends is good at using plum blossom darts?"
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