Chapter 247 Family Reunion and Rescue
Su Ruojin shook her head: "The Imperial City Department only recently suspected it, and could not find any evidence until this rebellion when he killed the emperor and fled to Liaoxia."
The new emperor was killed, and the King of Wei was assassinated. The only prince of the Dayin Dynasty left was the King of Yan who was guarding the mausoleum. He was now leading the army to stop the Liao and Xia people from advancing south, while handling government affairs sent from the capital. He was already an uncrowned emperor, and was only waiting to repel the enemy and return to the capital to ascend the throne.
Madam Yang knew this even though she was lying in bed recuperating from her injuries. However, even the Imperial City Bureau didn't know when the real Yang Jingzi was replaced. She couldn't help but feel disappointed and sad.
"Ajin, after the war, please ask Prince Zhao to help me disappear."
Su Ruojin nodded, "Aunt, don't worry, don't think about anything else for now, just take good care of your injuries, and everything will be fine."
With Su Ruojin's company, Mrs. Yang finally got better day by day.
Su Ruojin then had time to look outside and find Hua Ping to find out about the battle between Prince Yan, General Ning, Prince Zhao and others.
The cold wind howled and the snow fell.
The capital of Bianliang and its surrounding areas were not as vast as the grasslands. They were full of hills and mountains, which brought inconvenience to the cavalry who were good at fighting, causing the Liao and Xia kingdoms to retreat step by step.
The Prince of Yan led a group of generals to pursue the victory deep into the northwest, and forced the Liao and Xia people to retreat to the Hexi Corridor.
As the Liaoxia people retreated, the Dayin Dynasty finally returned to peace. The danger was over, and Su Ruojin hurriedly left the capital to go to Weizhou County to see his parents.
When passing by the village fields, Su Ruojin saw that large tracts of fields were trampled into a mess. "No way..." She jumped off the carriage regardless of the cold wind blowing on her face, and went down to the fields to check the wheat seedlings.
In November, the wheat seedlings were trampled so badly that they collapsed on the frozen soil, looking dead. "Will there be a harvest next year?"
Even a young lady like Su Ruojin who didn't know anything about farming felt heartbroken when she saw this. I hope the roots aren't damaged and that the plants will grow again tomorrow. Otherwise, the people will suffer again!
When Su Yanli heard that his daughter had returned, he braved the severe cold to come out to greet her, calling her from a distance, "Ajin...Ajin..."
Hearing his old father's excited cry, Su Ruojin stood up suddenly and ran towards him, "Dad... Dad... I'm back."
The turmoil in Beijing that lasted nearly a month was like a catastrophe of life and death, and it seemed like a lifetime ago.
The father and daughter hugged each other tightly.
Behind him, Su Dalang felt like a green onion that was given as a gift when buying vegetables.
Only when the father and daughter calmed down did Su Dalang call out softly, "Dad."
Su Yanli and his daughter: ...
Su Ruojin quickly took her eldest brother's hand and proudly shouted to her father, "Dad, my eldest brother was injured while guarding the city gate. Now he is a civilian hero."
Su Dalang: ...My heart, which was a little hurt just now, was instantly revived by Ah Mei's praise, and he said modestly and shyly, "What civilian hero? Ah Mei, don't talk nonsense."
Su Ruojin was smiling.
Su Yanli was now becoming more and more like a wise elder. He nodded in appreciation, "Aan, good job."
"I am lucky that I have lived up to my father's teachings."
"well."
The father and his two sons went home together, and had another lively and crying conversation with Cheng Yingzhen, Su San, Silang, and Su Xiaomei.
It was not until after dinner, when Su Ruojin was chatting with Shangguan Yu to digest his food, that Su Ruojin learned that the first stop for Prince Yan after leaving the imperial mausoleum was in Weizhou County. As the magistrate of a county, Su Yanli gave his full support to Prince Yan, allowing him to march out of Weizhou County without any worries.
Whether it was conscription, food, fodder, ox carts, etc., Su Yanli performed efficiently and effectively, greatly supporting King Yan and winning his deep appreciation.
If it weren't for the purpose of attacking the Liaoxia people, Prince Yan would have come to Beijing to ascend the throne. Su Ruojin was very happy that her father behaved so well in front of the future emperor. Her father was not only capable of standing on his own, but also had outstanding abilities, which really made her infinitely relieved.
Shangguan Yu said, "I am fortunate to have seen His Majesty. He is very supportive of education and encouraged me to run a school for the common people in Weizhou County."
Su Ruojin saw the light in his eyes, which was the passion to find the direction of life. She also supported him: "Then it depends on Master Shangguan."
Shangguan Yu was very excited, "Okay."
Su Ruojin once read a novel called Love in a Fallen City, which said that a city was destroyed, but it helped a pair of mature and mutually testing adults come together. During the turmoil in the capital, she hid in the princess's mansion and saw with her own eyes that the only thing missing between her uncle and Princess Yuehua was a nod from her uncle.
She wanted to say something, but didn't know what.
Then leave everything to time.
After resting at home for two days, Su Yanli asked about the rumors about his neighbor, Lord Yang, "Ajin, is it true?"
Su Ruojin nodded, "Yes."
Su Yanli looked incredulous: "How is it possible? They look the same?"
"A man named Gou sneaked into Kyoto, disguised himself and used an alias, looking for someone who looked like him. He actually found the youngest son of the Yang family, a Beijing official - Yang Jingzi. Uncle Hua and his friends found out that he was probably swapped a month before the wedding."
Cheng Yingzhen took a deep breath, "Then Madam Yang's child is..."
All of Madam Yang’s children should have the surname Gou.
It's just like a storybook. Even a storybook wouldn't dare to write like this.
Mrs. Ding sighed, "If she had a deliberate plan, it's not impossible." Just like her, she has always lived with her daughter as 'Mother Ji'.
"Mom, you are different from him."
Ding smiled helplessly.
Cheng Yingzhen asked worriedly, "What about Madam Yang..."
"Before Gou fled, he stabbed Madam Yang. She should have been killed instantly. The doctor said it was a lucky mistake. Otherwise, even a god wouldn't be able to save her."
Cheng Yingzhen looked at her husband, "Mr. Gou still has some feelings for Madam Yang."
Su Yanli shook his head.
Compared with major events and national affairs, it is an opposing position. The man has no sentimental feelings at all. Maybe his hand shook in a hurry, allowing Mrs. Yang to escape.
Women are emotional, so Su Yanli did not tell his wife and children about these cruel realities, letting them think that "Lord Yang" still has some affection for Madam Yang.
After resting for two days, Su Dalang packed his bags and set off again to return to the Imperial College to study.
Su Yanli was worried. "I heard that there are still remnants of the rebels who have not been eliminated. Ah Jin, help dad send your brother to the capital, and come back after you see him enter the Imperial College."
Su Ruojin was also worried, so she nodded, "Okay, Dad, leave it to me."
Su Dalang laughed, "Dad, I am older than my sister. How can I let my sister send me off? No, let my sister rest at home. She is too tired."
Su Yanli: ...For a moment, he treated his daughter as a little adult again.
Su Ruojin quickly interrupted Su Dalang and said that she was going to send him to the Imperial College anyway.
With Hua Ping, Ye Huaizhen and the secret guards, Su Yanli finally let his daughter send his son to Beijing.
After a day and a half of travel, Su Dalang was sent back to the Imperial College.
Hua Ping asked, "Ajin, are you going to stay in Beijing or go back to Wei County?"
Su Ruojin said, "Let's take a rest for two days first. If there is nothing else, we can go back to Weizhou County."
The group returned to the Su family's old house. Not far from Osmanthus Lane, a few shifty-looking guys were chasing a beggar. Seeing that the skinny beggar was about to be caught, she was so anxious that she jumped around like a grasshopper.
But she didn't call for help.
Although passers-by found it strange, after the riot in the capital, no one dared to meddle in other people's business and everyone tried to avoid it.
Su Ruojin and his group of carriages turned from the street into the alley.
Not far away, a beggar who was almost dying was caught by the thieves. They picked him up and ran forward like a chicken.
The beggar was extremely desperate. Just when he was about to bite his tongue to commit suicide, he suddenly saw a familiar carriage. He summoned the last of his strength and shouted, "Second Lady, save me."
The person shouting was using all his strength, but to passers-by, it sounded just like an ordinary voice, or even like he was sick and out of breath.
Almost no one heard what she shouted.
"Gee, gee..." Mangzhong drove the horse, whipping the horsewhip, and headed into the alley.
As the carriage was about to disappear from sight, despair filled his eyes again.
Yang Jingzi was a spy from the enemy country, so Lord Xue was reinstated and returned to his original post in the Ministry of Works. When he was off duty in the evening and was walking home, he saw Madam Su Er's carriage and was about to chase after it.
Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of the punks robbing the beggar.
Although the rebellion was quelled, the emperor had not yet returned to Beijing to ascend the throne, and order in the capital was not completely restored. On the streets, ruffians bullied beggars everywhere, and no one dared to interfere, for fear of being retaliated against by the ruffians.
People feel refreshed when happy things happen.
Master Xue was nosy, pointing at the hooligans and yelling, "Put them down."
The thieves didn't expect someone would dare to meddle in their business. They were stunned at first, and then they grabbed the person and ran away.
Master Xue chased him and shouted, "Put him down, put him down..."
Mangzhong, who was driving the carriage, heard Master Xue's roar and asked, "Second Madam, do you want to help Master Xue?"
Of course I will help.
Su Ruojin and others changed cars and chased after them.
Half a minute later, the desperate and skinny beggar fainted in front of Su Ruojin.
"Take him back and save him."
It was not until dark that the doctor finished giving the patient the medicine and hanging ginseng soup, and finally saved the patient from the clutches of death.
"It's mainly because of hunger. As long as the qi comes up, slowly use ginseng soup to relieve it, and it will be fine."
"Thank you, doctor."
The old doctor waved his hand and left with the medicine box.
Mao Ya had been taking care of the beggar closely. While doing so, she tentatively called out a name, "Li Xiuzhu?"
Finally recognized, Li Xiuzhu burst into tears.
It’s true!
Mao Ya turned and looked at Su Ruojin with a look of disbelief.
Su Ruojin walked to the bedside and looked at the patient who was as thin as anorexic. He was nothing but bones, which was very creepy.
She sighed, "No matter what happens, take care of your body first. If there is anything, wait until you are better."
Li Xiuzhu's body couldn't make any sound from crying, but her tears kept flowing down, which was very touching.
Su Ruojin reached out and patted her, "Take good care of you." After saying that, she pursed her lips and left the room.
In the darkness of the night, the northwest wind whistled past, making people feel uneasy.
"Let's go and see Uncle Dashi and Uncle Ershi."
Many people died in the riot in Beijing. Fortunately, except for the injuries, Su Ruojin's relatives and colleagues are still alive. She thanked God.
Dashi and Ershi were injured more seriously than Su Dalang, so when the Su brothers and sisters returned to Weizhou County, they recuperated in the old house.
"When your injuries are almost healed, you two uncles, go back to your hometown. We won't be doing business from this year to February next year, so let's take a break."
The riot in Beijing was really frightening. When the Feng brothers heard that they could go home, they were very happy and thanked the young master.
Xianggui said, "Xiaoliu and I will live here and won't go anywhere."
Su Ruojin agreed and said with a smile, "This is your home."
Xianggui and his wife laughed.
Three days later, Li Xiuzhu finally recovered and was able to sit up, drink a bowl of porridge, and speak a few words. Yu Shang immediately asked to go to the young master to apologize.
She cried tremblingly, "I ran away secretly."
In the first sentence, she admitted her feelings.
Su Ruojin looked at her expressionlessly and waited for her to speak.
The indifference of the young master stopped Li Xiuzhu from crying. At this moment, whether it was the fear of the future or the worry about the present, it all seemed like a joke. She stopped thinking about it and spoke frankly.
During the first riot in Beijing, she and the doorman were the only ones left in the Su family. She looked dull, but actually had a lot of thoughts in her mind. She kept wondering why the young master always asked her to light the fire, why he didn't teach her to cook, why he didn't let her go to the shop to get more monthly pay.
She was always angry about the unfairness of fate and why good things never happened to her. But she had a temper but could not really show it. Once she showed it, the Su family would definitely drive her away. Then what would she eat and drink and where would she live?
So time and time again, she was hit by fate and could only endure humiliation and wait slowly for her opportunity.
Finally, the young master's family was not at home, and those who wanted the Su family came to him and were willing to give her and her mother a hundred taels of silver so that they could live a good life, so she followed them with great expectations.
"They asked me to tell them everything about you, Little Master. They asked me whether you taught Carpenter Zhang his unique craftsmanship skills, and whether you gave the blueprint for the artifact next to Prince Zhao..."
"So what did you say?"
"I..." Li Xiuzhu glanced at the young lady, "I said they are all in the books in Lord Su's study. Just let them steal Lord Su's books." She didn't believe that a young lady could do these things. It was already amazing that she could cook so many delicious foods. How could she also cook men's things? She didn't believe it.
Su Ruojin was almost amused by Li Xiuzhu's seriousness.
Should she be thankful for her stupidity, or is she really stupid?
"Lord Xue said he saw you. Did they use you as bait?"
Li Xiuzhu nodded, "Not only did he seduce Lord Xue, he also tried to seduce Prince Zhao, but they all failed."
"who are they?"
"I heard them call the middle-aged bearded man 'Boss Bi'."
The last name is Bi? Su Ruojin immediately thought of that little hole-in-the-wall guy, Bi Changgui.
"Is it him?"
“That should be it.”
"Where are the others?"
"That night I led the troops to open the city gate, and I never saw them again."
Su Ruojin looked at Hua Ping, "Uncle Hua, did the group of people who went to open the city gate that night die?"
“Some escaped.”
Su Ruojin's eyes tightened. Could it be that those little hooligans just now...
"Uncle Hua, what about those little hooligans just now?"
"I've asked someone to follow them. I think we'll soon know if there's anyone behind them."
Li Xiuzhu confessed everything she needed to confess, "My mother was abducted to the Liaoxia Kingdom." She looked at Su Ruojin.
She shook her head. "I don't have the ability to save him."
Li Xiuzhu lowered her head and said, "I want to go to Liaoxia to find my mother."
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