Chapter 121 The truth about the bamboo forest four years ago is revealed
The night has fallen.
Mrs. Liu went outside the house alone to ask a doctor to treat Yu. Yu had a lot of linseed toxins in her body, which were not formed overnight.
"This poison is slow-acting and there is a risk of madness in the future."
Yu listened in silence, then asked Mrs. Liu to send the doctor away. Looking at the dark courtyard, Yu slowly curled her lips. Perhaps this was the retribution Jing Yang gave her.
Not long after the doctor left, Manager Zhao came again.
This time, Manager Zhao's expression was serious. "Madam, there's some progress on the matter you asked me to investigate."
Yu said in a deep voice, "Speak."
"The kidnappers involved in the bamboo forest massacre were all beheaded and displayed publicly, making it impossible to investigate. I had no choice but to start with the Xu family members involved in the case... I also own a silk shop, which once delivered fabric to the second young master's fiancée, Miss Tong."
"The shop owner came to deliver the account book this morning. I asked around and he said he saw a girl near Zui Qing Feng some time ago who looked very similar to Miss Tong."
Manager Zhao said it tactfully.
Yu immediately thought of the day of the poetry gathering, when Xu Jiashu was intimate with a woman, which led to the Xu family breaking off the engagement.
Could it be that the woman is Tong Li?
Yu stood up, her heart beating rapidly: "Where is that person now?"
Manager Zhao said, "Miss Tong has been imprisoned in the Dali Temple for her involvement in the Zhou King's treason case."
"Miss Tong is a spy from Xixia."
Yu slumped down in her chair, "How could this happen?"
Manager Zhao spoke again, "Madam, we can start with Miss Tong. I've heard that a member of our Yu family is currently serving in the Dali Temple. Perhaps we can go to the Dali Temple prison and ask him."
Yu nodded.
Yu quickly wrote a letter and gave it to Manager Zhao: "Hand it over to my brother as quickly as possible."
After Manager Zhao left, Yu was in a state of confusion. She already had a guess in her mind.
The news that Xiao Yu was stabbed in the eye by Yu spread throughout the Xu family.
Xu Yinlin's back room was watched by Xu Shibin's confidants, and even Yu Shi could not enter.
That night, Yu couldn't sleep all night and fell asleep only when it was dawn.
In addition to Yu, Xiao Yu and Xu Shibing also stayed up all night in the Xu Mansion.
Xiao Yu is now disfigured and blind, and her reputation is completely ruined. It is impossible for her to return to the Yu family, and it is also impossible for her to return to the border to live a miserable life. She stares at her face in the mirror. The only thing she can do is to stay in the Xu Mansion and rely on Xu Shibin.
However, there was no news about Yu Zheng, so Xu Shibing sat in his study all night. On the next day, on his way to court, Xu Shibing faced everyone's meaningful gazes. During this court meeting, Emperor Jingming rarely gave Xu Shibing a good look.
After the court was dismissed, his former colleagues sighed and tried to comfort Xu Shibing: "Prime Minister Xu, you are really hungry."
Xu Shibin left angrily.
The eunuch reported the noise outside to Emperor Jingming, who shook his head and asked, "How is Ling'er?"
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is now fine. Doctor Jiang's prescription is very effective."
Emperor Jingming: "Indeed, the Crown Prince seems to be in much better health. Go, and deliver something to the Song Mansion in compliance with my order."
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That morning, Xu Suyuan, who had been in a coma all night, woke up.
Yu went to glance at him. Xu Suyuan was leaning against the bed, lost in thought, and looked like he was about to die tragically.
"Why did Qi Yunshen hurt you?"
Xu Suyuan remained silent.
Yu sighed. Xu Suyuan was now half a disabled person, and she could not bring herself to blame him. She told Maosong to take good care of the young master.
Xu Shibin also came to the yard, but Yu just ignored him and left. Xu Shibin's face darkened, and he snorted heavily before going into the house.
Xu Shibing asked about what happened yesterday afternoon.
"Yu Zheng's accomplice... did you see it clearly?"
Jiang Yunzheng's face flashed before Xu Suyuan's eyes, and he said the three words "Jiang Yunzheng".
Xu Shibin was furious, but soon calmed down: "Jiang Yunzheng has a simple background and no grudges against the Xu family. Why did she do this?"
Xu Suyuan shook his head.
Ever since Jiang Yunzheng left the Shi Mansion, the Xu family has been plagued by misfortunes.
First, Xu Jiashu and Xu Mianmian broke off their engagement.
Then Xu Yinlin suddenly appeared at the poetry meeting and was sent back to the Xu Mansion. Jiang Yunzheng came to the Xu Mansion to treat Xu Yinlin. Rumors of ghosts spread in the Xu Mansion, and his mother began to suspect Jingyang's death.
Then Nanny Qin, who had taken care of Xu Jingyang, left the house...
Jiang Yunzheng and Rong Yue are good friends, and Rong Yue discovers that he has a mistress...
All these things are intertwined, and Jiang Yunzheng, the key figure, is indispensable.
Why did Jiang Yunzheng target the Xu family?
Xu Suyuan knew very well that the Xu family was not clean. When did the Xu family offend Jiang Yunzheng?
Xu Shibin said in a deep voice: "I have already sent people to assassinate Yu Zheng and Jiang Yunzheng. Don't worry about the account book for now. Just take care of your injuries."
In addition, Xu Shibing also ordered people to keep an eye on the outside of the Song Mansion.
Yu returned to her own courtyard.
A note appeared out of nowhere on the dressing table.
There were two things written on the note.
One is Xu Yinlin’s background.
The second is the murderer behind the bamboo forest massacre.
Seeing the name "Xu Yinlin" written on it, Yu almost fainted. "Who sent it?"
Mrs. Liu quickly helped the man steady himself, shook her head, and whispered, "Madam, I don't know."
Just then, Manager Zhao sent someone to ask Yu to go to the Dali Temple.
Yu changed into a black dress. Her hands were shaking. She didn't dare to think about it. If Xu Yinlin was really the mastermind behind this, then what would Jingyang's suffering that year be?!
Yu's eyes were sore. She left Xu's house through the side door, got on a carriage and headed straight for the Dali Temple.
During this period of time, King Yu was unable to capture the Western Xia spies, so he put pressure on the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice, and used all kinds of punishments on the few Western Xia spies he captured.
Now Tong Li breathes in more than he breathes out, and there is no healthy spot on his body.
Yu walked into the cell and looked at the girl who was once as beautiful as a flower and had become like this. Yu felt sad and sighed.
Tong Li opened her eyes and recognized Yu. Her voice was so weak that it was almost inaudible: "Why is it you?"
Yu put the food box aside and squatted down. "Xiao Li, do you still remember the details of the massacre in the bamboo forest?"
Yu's words were interrupted by Tong Li.
"It's been more than four years, Madam Xu. You're asking too late."
Yu closed her eyes and asked, "What was the truth back then?"
Tong Liqiang supported his body and leaned against the wall.
"If you ask me, I should have the answer." Tong Li said with disdain, "You don't believe it was Xu Yinlin who did it, right?"
It was indeed her...
Yu felt as if all her strength had been drained away.
Tong Li's memory was brought back to four years ago, when his fate began to change.
Tong Li finished her story lightly, her lips curled. "Xu Jiashu knew that Xu Yinlin was responsible. He concealed it for her and allowed you to pin the false accusation on Jing Yang. You're a fool to bully Jing Yang."
There was no expression on Yu's face, and tears flowed from her dry eyes again.
"You pushed me to this point and forced your own daughter to death. It's true that Xu Yinlin is the direct murderer, but everyone in the Xu Mansion is an accomplice. You can't escape retribution!"
After saying that, Tong Li burst into laughter, her eyes moist: "Madam Xu, if you want to admit your mistakes, go to the underworld."
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