A major incident occurred in the capital: Yang Siying, the heir of the Marquis of Zhongyong, who was most popular among unmarried young ladies in the capital, was kidnapped in broad daylight.
The incident happened suddenly and badly; I heard that the person was kidnapped by a horse-drawn carriage right in front of their own house.
It was the crucial time for spring plowing, and Lord Zhongyong was busy at his estate in the suburbs of the capital. After receiving the news that Yang Siying had been kidnapped, Lady Zhongyong fainted. After a period of chaos, the Zhongyong Marquis's mansion was finally stabilized by the steward. He sent people to alert the imperial estate and inform Lord Zhongyong, while organizing people to chase after the carriage that had kidnapped their heir.
The commotion caused by the Marquis of Zhongyong was so great that many people in the capital who were related to or had good relationships with the Marquis of Zhongyong's family organized people to help with the search.
Upon receiving the news, the Marquis of Zhongyong in Huangzhuang immediately led his men back to the capital. The Marquis of Zhongyong's men made a great show of finding Yang Siying tied to a tree and wearing only a pair of underpants on the desolate mountain west of the capital.
The people from the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence immediately draped clothes over Yang Siying, but many people from other residences who came to help were curious about why such a handsome and distinguished young man like Yang Siying was tied to a tree in such disheveled clothes. That night, various rumors began to circulate in many households in the capital, mostly speculating that Yang Siying had been kidnapped. Some speculated that the kidnapper was a girl who admired Yang Siying. Yang Siying was engaged, and many girls in the capital were heartbroken. Who knows, maybe someone with a more extreme personality took action?
Those who knew that Yang Siying had a secret relationship with the young master speculated whether there was jealousy involved and that someone had forced Yang Siying into marriage.
Various rumors and speculations flew around. After Yang Siying was rescued, she simply stayed at home, thus blocking many people from prying into her life and preventing some people from coming to inquire about the news.
Yang Siying was completely baffled. He had been kidnapped in broad daylight, without any money or sexual favors. In Yang Siying's eyes, it was like a warning, but he felt that he had not offended anyone.
Yang Siying felt that she was of low status in front of many people, and she was always very cautious in her actions. After thinking it over, she felt that she had not offended anyone, so how could anyone do such a thing to her?
Yang Siying recalled the details and called over the two attendants to ask them questions. He learned that the carriage was just an ordinary carriage rented from a carriage company in the capital. Yang Siying felt that he was not kidnapped by one person. Unfortunately, he was masked the whole time, and only when the mask was lifted at the end did he see that they were two tall and strong men. He could not see their faces clearly.
Yang Siying was figuring out who would kidnap him, while Xu Di was entertaining Ma Ming at the largest restaurant in the capital.
Ma Ming came to the Ministry of War in Beijing on business. He brought several people with him, all of whom were from the special forces and had a good relationship with Xu Di. Xu Di had been thinking about how to get revenge. No matter what, Xu Yao was still his ancestor's sister. How could Xu Di, who was so protective of his own, swallow this insult?
Xu Di had been keeping an eye on Yang Siying recently. When he saw Ma Ming bringing his men over, he had a sudden inspiration and came up with this idea. These so-called high-class families were most afraid of being talked about. They didn't do anything to Yang Siying, they just kidnapped her. What people said about it afterward was beyond their control.
Xu Di ordered a private room, and the signature dishes were served one after another. After everyone had eaten their fill, they started pouring drinks and talking.
Ma Ming said, "The food in the capital is so delicious! We've never had such good food in Hexi."
Xu Di said, "I think the food in Hexi is delicious. Drinking and eating meat in big gulps is really enjoyable. Look at this place, the wine here is so weak, it doesn't make me feel good."
One of the soldiers who came with Ma Ming said, "Young master, when can we go to Hexi for drinks again?"
Xu Di said, "There probably aren't any opportunities recently."
Ma Ming said, "Our general heard that you are getting married soon, so he sent us back to bring you a lot of things. After you get married, you should go back and visit us when you have the chance. We all miss you very much."
Xu Di smiled and said, "Of course I know the kindness of you brothers to me. The journey is long, but after I get married, I will have to prepare for the imperial examination. My father has already made arrangements for me to take my family to study at the academy run by my uncle at the foot of Mount Tai after the wedding."
Upon hearing this, Ma Ming said, "Young master, you are talented and courageous; you will surely pass the imperial examination with flying colors."
Xu Di said, "Thank you for your kind words, Brother Ma. Come on, let's drink."
No one spoke of what they did during the day. They had all survived by crawling through piles of corpses. Some things didn't need to be said explicitly; a single glance was enough to convey their meaning.
After dinner, Xu Di returned to the Marquis's residence reeking of alcohol. As soon as he entered, he was invited to Zhang Zhaoci's courtyard by someone arranged by Zhang Zhaoci.
During the day, Xu Shao came to the Marquis's residence to borrow manpower. At that time, Zhang Zhaoci already knew about Yang Siying's abduction. Zhang Zhaoci's first reaction upon hearing this news was that it was Xu Di who did it. Unfortunately, he did not see Xu Di all day and could not find anyone to ask.
Zhang Zhaoci is Xu Di's biological mother, whom he raised from childhood. How could she not know her son's temperament? Xu Di is the most protective of his own. If anyone on his side is bullied by others, he will find a way to help them get revenge. Xu Yao is Xu Di's cousin. At home, it's fine for the sisters to quarrel and fight, that's their own conflict. But it's not acceptable for outsiders to bully them.
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