Chapter 3: Thinking of You Every Morning and Every Night
Shi Yu expected that Wei Qingyan would find Wu Yuchu when he returned to Beijing, but he did not expect that Wei Qingyan would kill him so easily.
It's not that he didn't check Wu Yuchu. As Wu Yuchu said, there was no evidence to prove that he had received the letter for help...
Walking to the bed, Shi Yu wrapped the unconscious courtesan with a sheet and carried her out of the Shangshu Mansion.
The next day, Wei Qingyan had breakfast in the lobby of the inn.
"Have you heard? The Minister of War, Lord Wu, was murdered by his concubine last night. When the servants found him, his body was already stiff, and the concubine had long since disappeared. They're now searching the entire city for him."
"Why would a concubine kill someone? The Shangshu Mansion is full of guards. Where can a weak woman like her escape to?" someone retorted.
"I heard that the concubine was Dingxiang, the most beautiful woman in Misty Rain Tower. She was spotted by a wandering knight, who was about to redeem her, but Lord Wu got there first. The knight was so angry that he killed Lord Wu and abducted Dingxiang."
"That's not right. I heard that the lilac was given to Lord Wu by Lord Liu, the Minister of War. What do you think? Could the lilac be..."
The person who spoke made a meaningful expression towards everyone, "Now that Lord Wu is dead, the position of Minister of War will be vacant. Who will benefit from this?"
Naturally, they are the two assistant ministers of the Ministry of War.
Wei Qingyan listened to everything that everyone in the hall said and walked upstairs.
The rumors are true and false, and it is obvious that someone is pushing them behind the scenes.
Is it Shi Yu?
She left the hot spring and Shi Yu's men followed her.
He also wanted to kill Wu Yuchu to avenge her, so he took the courtesan away and spread rumors to confuse the public?
Upon hearing that he had found Abu's body, he was heartbroken and took Abu's body with him to attack Beiling. He only brought him back to the capital after Beiling surrendered. The body had already rotted beyond recognition, which was one of the reasons why the officials impeached him.
I heard that he would go to Abu's grave every month and sit there for a whole day.
Everyone in the capital praised Prince Rong for his deep brotherly love for the Protector of the Nation General.
Wei Qingyan chuckled and shook her head. She must have heard these words too many times and became obsessed, so she thought that what Shi Yu did was related to her.
When he was sixteen, Shi Yu suddenly broke off his friendship with her and asked to go to his fiefdom.
She wrote to him, but he never replied, breaking up with her completely.
This is also why, when she was trapped in Huangshaling, she mobilized troops from Ganzhou near Huangshaling and asked the court for help, but did not ask Shi Yu for help.
But Shi Yu went to Huangshaling...
There was a cooing sound coming from the windowsill. Wei Qingyan took the letter from the pigeon's feet, read the contents, and raised the corners of his lips slightly.
Regardless of whether these rumors were spread by Shi Yu or by others who took the opportunity to muddy the waters, she did not regret killing Wu Yuchu.
Ganzhou is next to Huangshaling, and 80,000 Beiling troops have entered the country. However, the Jiedushi, who is in charge of tens of thousands of troops, was unaware of it. How could she believe that he was so blind?
He allowed 20,000 men who defended the country to die tragically, but not only was he not implicated, he was promoted and returned to Beijing.
Wei Qingyan will find out what kind of dirty tricks are behind this sooner or later.
But she couldn't wait, so she used Wu Yuchu's blood to comfort the 20,000 dead souls.
As for the courtesan, she also had a life on her hands, and being implicated in Wu Yuchu's death was what she deserved.
Wei Qingyan lit a fire stick to burn the letter, then went downstairs carrying the package, this time dressed as a woman.
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"Master, I have investigated and found that Dingxiang has killed someone in order to compete for the title of Oiran." Guard Jingzhe knocked on Shi Yu's study door.
Upon hearing this, Shi Yu said sternly, "Then kill him."
Jingzhe thought for a moment and said hesitantly, "Master, the palace has been keeping a close eye on you recently. If you help that girl, and someone finds out about you, wouldn't that give them something to hold against you?"
Shi Yu glanced at him and said, "I am a sickly man, what can I do?"
Jingzhe choked and dared not say anything more.
Instead, Dong Zang asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, are you... okay?"
The prince went out alone last night and brought someone back to the mansion. None of the secret guards in the mansion noticed. This is a skill that the prince only had in the past.
Shi Yu picked up his brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote the big word "Qing" on the rice paper.
The monk's words from that day were still ringing in my ears. "If I can bring her back to life, I need you to offer me a soul fire. Are you willing?"
There are three soul fires on the human body, one on the top of the head and one on the shoulders.
Those who lack it may be sickly at best and mentally retarded at worst.
He wishes!
"Fool." The monk shook his head, "I'll take you away first. You still have a chance to regret. If you make up your mind that day, do as I say.
If she wakes up, her life will be given by you. You can give her a name to save the monk the trouble.
Among the countless people in this world, I only love you, and I think of you every morning and every night.
"Shi Yu, please don't disturb me while I'm practicing. I want to be a victorious general who protects the country and expands the territory for the Wei Dynasty."
In his mind, he could see her jumping up and down in anger because of him. He said, "Then call Chang Qingnian."
With another dip in ink, the word "read" appears on the paper.
The font was vigorous and powerful, giving Dongzang an answer.
Dongzang's face was filled with joy. Even Jingzhe, whose brain was not as sharp as Dongzang's, understood what was happening and said excitedly, "Your Highness, is it really better? But how did she get better suddenly? Then, then, then, what about General Wei?"
Shi Yu didn't understand how his body got better after being sick for more than two years, but it must be related to Wei Qingyan.
But that night, she did not reveal her identity.
He proposed the idea of a peaceful and tranquil world to test her, but she didn't agree, which meant there was something hidden that she couldn't acknowledge.
He obeyed her.
But, will his inexplicable kindness have any impact on her?
Thinking of this, he hurriedly said, "Dong Zang, have someone protect her from a distance."
These words made the usually steady Dong Zang's eyes widen, and then he nodded heavily.
That girl is General Wei!
Yes, his prince only cared about General Wei and never looked at anyone else.
When the secret guards of Prince Rong's Mansion found Wei Qingyan, she was walking up the stairs and approaching the gate of Marquis Anyuan's Mansion.
Standing in front of the gate of Anyuan Marquis' Mansion, Wei Qingyan raised his hand and knocked on the door.
The heavy red door opened a crack, and the doorman poked his head out, looking her up and down. "This is the Anyuan Marquis's Mansion. Who are you?"
Wei Qingyan looked at the doorman and stated his purpose, "I'm looking for Du Xueyi. Please let me know that his sister is here looking for him."
"Nonsense, how could my marquis have a real sister..." The doorman stopped talking before he could finish his scolding.
He remembered that his lord had a younger sister who got lost at a lantern festival more than ten years ago.
The Marquis looked for him a few years ago, but there was no trace of him for many years. Perhaps he was disappointed, so he hasn't mentioned him in recent years.
He looked at Wei Qingyan more carefully. She had a beautiful face like a picturesque painting, eyes like the clear moon, a straight back, and was neither humble nor arrogant. She had some of the bearing of their marquis.
Could it be that the person in front of him is really their young lady?
The doorman was shocked, but strange things had happened frequently in the mansion recently, and the marquis had ordered the mansion to be closed to visitors, so he didn't dare let anyone in easily.
But if this was really the young lady, he couldn't afford to offend her, so he was more humble than before. "Please forgive me, I have to report to the Marquis first."
The red door was closed and Wei Qingyan stood quietly.
Soon, the door opened again, and the young Anyuan Marquis Du Xueyi stood in front of Wei Qingyan. "Who are you and where are you from?"
The man coming down from the battlefield had a murderous aura about him and looked at Wei Qingyan with a serious brow.
Wei Qingyan raised his eyes to meet her gaze, emphasizing each word, "Yuzhou, Ling County, Yulan Mountain."
boom!
A bolt of thunder exploded in Du Xueyi's mind!
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