When Zhao Mo threw out this series of questions, Shi Shu's mind was immediately filled with mush, and she couldn't answer a single one.
“Young master, have you forgotten? Half a month ago, you received a letter, and then, without even packing anything, you immediately set off with me.”
Zhao Mo thought carefully for a moment, but couldn't remember anything; his memory was still stuck in the capital.
However, he quickly gleaned the key information from Shishu's words: "Letter? What letter? What's written in it? Let me see it."
The maidservant was on the verge of tears: "Young master, do you really not remember? You read that letter and then just put it away. No one but you knows what was inside."
"How could this happen? What about our belongings? Go check if they're inside."
Yun Qing stood by the bed and, seeing the difficulty the master and servant were having in communicating, explained directly, "There's no baggage at all. You encountered bandits on the road and it's a miracle you survived. When I saw you, there was only a horse and two people, nothing else."
Zhao Mo understood now: "So, thanks to you for saving us, what's wrong with my current symptoms?"
"It should be what people often call a 'soul separation syndrome.' The doctor said you have a blood clot in your brain, and it should be fine once it subsides."
Looking into Yun Qing's bright and sparkling eyes, Zhao Mo stopped forcing himself to recall his past memories.
Since fate has brought him here, perhaps it was to meet the woman before him.
Thinking of this, he had an idea and said, "My name is Zhao Mo. May I ask how you are addressed, young lady?"
"My name is Yun Qing."
“Yun Qing?” Zhao Mo pondered the name carefully. “What a fine name. I will always remember Miss Yun’s life-saving grace.”
Upon hearing the words "life-saving grace," Yun Qing couldn't help but have a thought. In traditional stories, it's said that "a life-saving grace can never be repaid except with one's own body." She wondered if Zhao Mo had such a mindset.
After exchanging names, she sat for a while longer, had her attendant heat up the food she had brought, and watched them drink the medicine prescribed by the doctor before getting up to take her leave.
From that day on, Zhao Mo's body gradually recovered, but his lost memories were slow to return.
After careful consideration, he decided to stay in Stone Village for the time being until he could recall the contents of the letter.
Actually, there were two reasons that prompted him to stay: First, according to Shi Shu, he set off immediately after receiving the letter, without even packing his luggage, which indicated that the matter he was to handle was very important and secret, so he could only hope for the extent to which his memory had been restored; second, it was for Yun Qing.
Zhao Mo's true identity is the second son of the Marquis of Yong'an. He and Zhou Shi'an, the son of the Marquis of Zhenbei, were originally notorious playboys in the capital.
In the eyes of many, the two of them were synonymous with unfilial descendants, indulging in frivolous pursuits, drinking, gambling, and womanizing.
In fact, Zhou Shi'an and Zhao Mo were just two big talkers. They had never even held a woman's hand in their entire lives.
Zhao Mo thought he would never fall in love with anyone in his life, but unexpectedly, he met a woman he fell in love with at first sight during his trip.
Indeed, just as his wounds had healed and he had no reason to stay in Stone Village any longer, he saw his own heart clearly:
He, the legendary heir of the Marquis of Yong'an, who was said to be able to pass through a sea of flowers without getting a single petal on him, fell in love at first sight with Yun Qing, the person who saved his life!
Initially, when Shi Shu learned that Yun Qing had recently married, Zhao Mo was heartbroken and drowned his sorrows in alcohol.
Later, upon learning that she was going through divorce proceedings with her ex-husband, he beamed with joy, felt revitalized, and began to fawn over Yun Qing every day.
...
On this day, Zhao Mo brought gifts to visit the Yun family.
The Yun family knew exactly what he was planning at a glance and silently observed his character.
After dinner, Yun's father called him to the study.
“Young Master Zhao, Yunqing has told me everything about your matter.”
Zhao Mo was secretly pleased. It seemed that Yun Qing also had feelings for him: "Uncle, what did Yun Qing say to you?"
Yun's father could tell from his expression that he had misunderstood: "Don't get me wrong, I was talking about your injury and amnesia."
Zhao Mo knew he had made a mistake, but he wasn't embarrassed and simply got straight to the point.
"Uncle, you probably already know why I've come here today. I'll be frank: I love Yunqing, and I want to be with her for the rest of my life. Would you be willing to entrust her to my care?"
Yun's father sighed: "It's not a matter of whether I want to or not. Yunqing's previous husband was in a similar situation to you. He was also from out of town, but he was good-looking and capable, so we married Yunqing to him. Who knew that the court would carry out large-scale construction projects, and he would not have his own land, so he was arrested and sent to the cultivation palace. Therefore, I dare not let her marry another outsider now."
Upon hearing what Yun's father said, Zhao Mo immediately became anxious and knelt down on one knee before him: "Uncle, don't worry, my family is quite powerful. We will never leave Yun Qing alone like that unfortunate ex-husband did, living a life of widowhood."
Seeing his sincere attitude, Yun's father quickly helped him up: "You're making me feel bad. I believe you are sincere towards Yun Qing, but it's not that I don't want you to be together, it's that Yun Qing hasn't officially divorced Zhou Dahe yet, and the law doesn't allow it."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Mo's eyes lit up immediately: "That's easy. Just leave this to me, and I guarantee the divorce papers will be in effect tomorrow."
With that, Zhao Mo rushed out and took Yun Qing to the town's government office.
In less than half an hour, the two of them successfully came out with the divorce papers.
Shi Shu stood aside sighing. He hadn't expected that while he was out, the things the young master was supposed to do were still nowhere to be seen, but he had managed to resolve the lifelong matter that had troubled him for many years.
Fate is a strange thing; I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse.
After ending her marriage with Zhou Da, Yun Qing finally put an end to a major issue that had been troubling her for a long time.
Under Zhao Mo's persistent pursuit, Yun Qing accepted his declaration of love.
The two agreed to visit the famous Lingyin Temple nearby to pray to Buddha, and Zhao Mo stepped forward to draw a fortune stick for their marriage.
The abbot himself interpreted the fortune slip as follows: Even if the couple is perfectly harmonious, there is still a lingering sense of unease.
Yun Qing stared at the words, completely bewildered: "Zhao Mo, what does this mean?"
Zhao Mo did not answer, but returned the divination slip to the abbot: "These things are a matter of belief; if you believe, they exist, if you don't, they don't. I only believe that the two of us are a match made in heaven."
Hearing him say that, Yun Qing didn't take the matter to heart.
After returning from the temple, the two formally exchanged betrothal gifts and became engaged.
...
Half a month later, in the Taiji Hall.
"Report! Urgent! The rebel army led by Zhou Shi'an, son of the former Marquis of Zhenbei, and the 200,000 troops led by General Li of the border have joined forces in Liaocheng!"
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