Hua Fushu smiled, looking at Hua Mingqiao and the others, but said to Sai Yuhuan, "It seems that you haven't realized the consequences of killing the Prince of Qinghe. Killing the prince of the current dynasty is a heinous crime that will punish nine generations of the clan. Your entire Huo family is wiped out, and if they want to punish nine generations of the clan, only you and Yue Zheng will be killed. But what about my Hua family? In addition to my paternal and maternal clans, my Hua family has more than a dozen families, large and small, with hundreds of people related by marriage. Big boss, my parents, siblings, and my family's in-laws have never seen you. How could you bear to be implicated because of your family's affairs?"
Sai Yuhuan was stunned and looked unhappy.
Hua Mingqiao looked at Hua Fushu and seemed a little unhappy.
Hua Fushu added, "Also, if my Hua family gets into trouble, my husband's family, the Ye family, will also be implicated. The Ye family is the spiritual pillar of the hundreds of thousands of Ye family soldiers, especially my father-in-law Ye Shiheng and General Ye Changting. If they get into trouble, the Ye family army will definitely be in chaos—"
She deliberately raised her voice. "General Huo, you should know better than me what the consequences of a chaotic military campaign could bring. Western Xia is a powerful force, and it would take time for them to annex our dynasty. If Western Xia were to take advantage of the Ye family army's chaotic morale and lack of a leader to march eastward, they would not only lose their vast territory, but also the soldiers guarding the border and the innocent civilians."
Sai Yuhuan shuddered and stared at Hua Fushu.
"Hua'er..." Hua Mingqiao wanted to say something but didn't know what to say. What Hua Fushu said was the truth. Regardless of whether he could kill King Qinghe or not, as long as he and Sai Yuhuan did this, such consequences might occur.
Hua Fushu's words made sense. She continued, "Aunt, once your identity as the orphan of the Huo family is exposed and the imperial court begins to investigate, more people may die. Your brothers will be the first to bear the brunt. As for me, I knew your identities, but I protected you and helped you escape from Qingyun Mountain. I can't escape either. And my thirteenth brother Shang Lu. Thirteenth brother treats me like his own sister. I have never revealed your identities to him. He helps me at my word, so I can't implicate him. Therefore, I must advise you to think carefully."
Sai Yuhuan said angrily, "You want to stop me from taking revenge? Don't even think about it!"
Hua Fushu sneered, "General Huo, you are truly incredibly stupid. Back then, when Prince Qinghe exterminated the Huo family army, you and your brothers escaped and have survived to this day, occupying Qingyun Mountain for several years. Do you really think the imperial court didn't find you? I'm telling you, the reason the imperial court didn't find you is because they thought you were already dead, dead!"
After hearing this, Sai Yuhuan calmed down a little, but was more confused.
She shouted, "Hua Fushu, explain it to me clearly!"
Hua Mingqiao was also confused. "Hua'er, what's going on? Why did you say the court thought we were all dead?"
Hua Fushu said slowly, "General Huo, do you still remember Tang Huanli? It was he who let you go. It was he who told Prince Qinghe that you were buried in Mokuling. It was also he who secretly built a tomb for your parents and brothers and buried them in peace. The secret room of General Tang's mansion in Xiye City still houses the spirit tablets of your father and brother. Now that your identity as a traitor of the Huo family has been exposed, General Tang can no longer hide the fact that he released the traitor. For so many years, he has always believed in General Huo's innocence. It was because of his trust in the Huo family that he deceived his superiors and subordinates to save your life. General Tang is upright, loyal and brave. He is a man who values friendship and loyalty. I respect him. I advise you to be cautious in killing Prince Qinghe, and it is also for General Tang's sake."
Sai Yuhuan was stunned. She hadn't heard the name Tang Huanli for a long time. Tang Huanli was a general under her father and was her close friend.
At the beginning, Tang Huanli defected to King Qinghe in the middle of the battle and chased them to Mokuling, just to save their lives?
Impossible, she didn't believe it.
Hua Fushu said, "Don't believe it? General Huo, do you think I have to lie to you? If General Tang hadn't told me, do you think I would have doubted your identity so easily? If you don't believe it, you can go to Beiling and ask General Tang to see if what I said is true and whether he has always believed in General Huo."
Sai Yuhuan didn't know whether to believe it or not. Did Tang Huanli really surrender to King Qinghe at that time?
Hua Fushu and Sai Yuhuan said, "Do you think you and your uncle can definitely kill the King of Qinghe? The Qinghe Palace is heavily guarded, like a fortress, and there are top martial arts masters. It's hard to say whether you can enter the palace and see the King of Qinghe. I won't stop you from taking revenge, but now is not the best time for you to do so. Even if you and your uncle can kill the King of Qinghe, can you guarantee that you will survive? If you die, what will happen to Brother Yue Zheng? Will he be left alone to live in the world?"
When Yue Zheng was mentioned, Sai Yuhuan's heart softened instantly. She had had many opportunities to take revenge, but she gave up because of Yue Zheng, and the timing was not so ripe.
When people have weaknesses, they will be cautious. A mother's biggest weakness is her child. Yue Zheng is Sai Yuhuan's weakness. If she really cares about Yue Zheng, she will make the biggest concession for Yue Zheng...
Hua Fushu didn't know whether Sai Yuhuan would give in, so he didn't kill King Qinghe for the time being.
How unpleasant it must feel for a person who has endured humiliation for many years to avenge his father to see the murderer of his father right in front of him but unable to take revenge.
Hua Fushu could understand Sai Yuhuan's feelings, but killing King Qinghe was too risky. Whether they succeeded or failed, the consequences were not something they could bear.
She weighed the pros and cons and insisted on persuading him because this matter was extraordinary.
Sai Yuhuan frowned, sat for a while, then stood up and walked to the door of Chaoxi Hall. After a while, she turned back, looked at Hua Fushu meaningfully, then turned to look at Hua Mingqiao. After a while, she sat down, leaning against the wooden chair, looking very embarrassed.
Hua Mingqiao closed his eyes, frowned, and was thinking and struggling.
There was complete silence all around, yet one could still feel the tangled and oppressive atmosphere.
After a long while, Hua Fushu was the first to break the silence. She said, "Uncle, you said that you were wronged by General Huo. Do you have any evidence?"
Hua Mingqiao didn't expect Hua Fushu to ask this. Just as he opened his eyes to reply, Sai Yuhuan spoke first, "Evidence? What evidence do you need? My Huo family has never rebelled or collaborated with the enemy!"
Hua Fushu said, "Without evidence, how can we convince the world of the Huo family's innocence? Even if you kill Prince Qinghe, the Huo family and even those tens of thousands of soldiers will still bear the stigma of treason and collaboration."
Hua Mingqiao and Sai Yuhuan didn't know what to say.
Hua Fushu stood up and said, "Let me tell you one more thing. Cai Yuanchang is dead. He was murdered."
She walked out of Chaoxi Hall without looking back. She didn't know what expressions Sai Yuhuan and Hua Mingqiao had on their faces, but she had already said what she wanted to say.
Sai Yuhuan murmured, "Is that bastard dead?"
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