Chapter 100 He is still so shameless even though he drags you down
He is still so shameless.
Xiao Chengyun ran out of the palace barefoot, followed by a group of palace maids and eunuchs carrying clothes and shoes.
"A'an, A'an." Xiao Chengyun was so happy and eager as if he had regained what he had lost that he hugged Wei'an without caring about the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects.
The palace maids didn't dare to look up, but everyone knew at this moment that if anyone was to be the most important person in Xiao Chengyun's heart, it would probably be Wei Wei.
But it was Xiao Chengyun who forced Wei Wei to join the Western Factory.
"Ayuan, Ayuan...you are back, you are finally back to me." Xiao Chengyun hugged the person tighter and tighter greedily, wishing he could rub him into his bones.
Wei Wei suppressed his murderous intent and pushed Xiao Chengyun away, then took a step back to greet him.
"Ah'an, it's been a long time since we last met. You and I have become estranged." Xiao Chengyun hadn't been this happy in a long time. "But as long as you are safe and can come back, that's all I need."
"Thanks to the Emperor, I have escaped death."
Xiao Chengyun was very pleased with Wei Wei's respectful attitude. He really liked the way Wei Wei grovelled in front of him.
Xiao Chengyun's hand slowly moved from Wei Wei's shoulder to his wrist, gripping it. "Ah Wei, you've solved a major problem for me. I'll remember your contribution. Tell me, what reward do you want?"
Wei Wei withdrew his hand, his eyes as cold as ever, "Take my sister home."
This reward was ironic, as he held an important position and had to solve those problems for Xiao Chengyun that could not be solved openly. So many dirty things had passed through his hands, but when Xiao Chengyun was being hunted and disappeared, he sent his own sister to the palace and placed her under house arrest.
The smile on Xiao Chengyun's lips faltered slightly, but it was only for a moment. "Ah'an, I only asked her to stay in the palace for a while. I am also worried about her safety when you are not in Kyoto. Only with the Jinyiwei guarding the palace can I ensure that Sister Wei is safe and sound."
"Really?" Wei Wei raised his lips sarcastically, "The Emperor is indeed very thoughtful."
"Don't worry, I will send Sister Wei back tomorrow morning."
"During my time away from home, I'm sure my sister is also very worried about my safety. Since the emperor is truly concerned about my sister, I'm sure he won't stop me."
Xiao Chengyun had no choice but to give in, even though he was really unhappy that Wei Wei put others before him.
Wei Yang looked a little haggard, and the moment she saw Wei Wei, she couldn't help crying.
"Don't cry, sister. I'm fine." Wei Wei gently wiped her tears. "Are you okay, sister? Is anyone giving you a hard time?"
Wei Yang shook his head. "I'm fine. I've never lacked food, clothing, or daily necessities, and no one dares to embarrass me. Are you okay? Are you seriously injured?"
"It's okay, I'm healed."
Wei Yang's hand that had been stroking his arm was a silent expression of her heartache and worry.
"The Emperor has placed me under house arrest here... Ah Yan, I'm so sorry. I'm afraid I've been a burden to you."
Wei Wei hugged her, his eyes slightly warm, "Sister, you have never been a burden to me."
On the contrary, Wei Yang supported him to live.
"Let's go, get out of here."
Xiao Chengyun would not allow Wei Wei to send Wei Yang out of Kyoto, so Wei Wei had to send Wei Yang back to the Zhang family.
Wei Yang married at the age of nineteen. After her family was convicted and imprisoned, her husband's family, fearing repercussions from the emperor, wrote a divorce letter and expelled her from their home overnight. Wei Yang refused to seek his mercy, and despised her husband's pursuit of profit and shunning harm, so she tore up the divorce letter in front of the mansion, severing all ties with him. On the day the Wei family was exterminated, she was so grief-stricken that she suffered a miscarriage, but she was actually thankful that the child hadn't been kept.
In the crisis, Wei Yan wanted to send her away, but Xiao Chengyun threatened Wei Yang to enter the palace in order to force him to stay. In the dilemma, the man named Zhang Feng stood up and asked Wei Yang to marry him in front of everyone.
Zhang Feng, though plain in appearance, possesses a keen business sense. She had met Wei Yang briefly many years before, and even after becoming a wife, she had to conceal her feelings for him. Wei Yang had no desire to escape death in this way at this moment. She had no desire to remarry, let alone enter the palace, and was ready to die. However, Wei Yang had questioned Zhang Feng, knowing that if he proposed to her today, he would also be implicated.
But Zhang Feng was unwavering, and in the end, for Wei Wei, Wei Yang agreed to Zhang Feng's request.
She knew that only if he was alive would Wei Wei be alive.
In the carriage, the brother and sister held hands, inseparable at all times.
"Sister, has Zhang Feng ever come to the palace to see you?"
Wei Yang shook his head. "I was the one who stopped him from coming. The palace is dangerous. He's just an ordinary guy who's been doing some small business for years. He doesn't know the intricacies of conspiracy theories and power politics. The person you sent to my side often helped me pass on information. I asked him to look for news about you, and he put a lot of thought into it for me."
Wei Yang had no feelings for Zhang Feng. She agreed to marry him because she was forced into a desperate situation by Xiao Chengyun. Fortunately, Zhang Feng treated her very well, accommodating her in every way and putting her first in everything. If it weren't for Zhang Feng, she would probably have developed a chronic illness after just having a miscarriage.
"He is a good man." Wei Wei said.
Wei Yang sighed silently: "Yes, he is indeed a sincere and good man."
I don't want to talk about this anymore. Now that I'm out of the palace, there are fewer people watching me, so I dare to say some things boldly.
"Ah'an, where have you been all this time?"
Wei Wei was unable to honestly tell her about the fantasy of modern life, so he had to make excuses.
"My injuries have long since healed. The reason I haven't shown up for so long is that I've been secretly investigating the Wei family's unjust case."
Wei Yang's breathing became tight. Whenever the family feud was mentioned, Wei Yang would feel grief-stricken and angry.
"Sister," Wei Wei held her with both hands, "After some time, I will find a way to send you out of Kyoto. I will then let Zhang Feng accompany you, and you will never come back."
"Why?" Wei Yang was reluctant. "How can I leave when you're still here?"
Besides, Xiao Chengyun would not let her go.
"Did you find out anything?"
Wei Wei didn't want to hide it from her.
Wei Yang pinched his fingertips until blood came out. "It's true! It's true!"
Her eyes were red with tears. "It's a pity that our Wei family sacrificed their lives for the country, but ended up like this!"
"Xiao Chengyun...it's actually him."
"Ah'an, what do you want to do? I'll go with you."
Wei Wei shook his head. "Sister, I just want you to live a peaceful life. I'll take care of the rest. I will clear the Wei family's grievances and restore their reputation."
Wei Yang wanted to say something, but Wei Wei said again: "Sister, you being in Kyoto will only tie my hands and feet."
"……good."
…
Zhou Youguan hasn't seen Wei Wei for more than half a month, and the desert scenes are nearing their end. Although he keeps in touch with Wei Wei every day, he feels more and more uneasy.
Every day during his break, he would take out his phone and look through the chat history with Wei Wei. Wei Wei responded to every one of his messages. Occasionally, Wei Wei would read the message but not reply, just like before, and nothing seemed to be wrong.
But Wei Wei rejected many of his video calls.
"Brother Zhou, I asked you to memorize your lines, but why are you looking at your phone again?"
Xingxing was helpless, feeling that Zhou Youling had been a bit passive and slacking off recently, but as a small assistant, she didn't dare to say much.
Zhou Youxuan put down his phone and asked, "What did Ayuan do? Why didn't he come back for so long?"
"Hmm...it should be a difficult thing to do."
Zhou Youguan leaned listlessly on the recliner. "Then at least tell me where he is. If he can't come, I can go find him."
…
That night.
In the dead of winter night, the snow piled up like goose feathers, quickly burying the blood.
A thick layer of snow fell on the shoulders of Wei Wei's cloak. He looked like a killing Buddha, with a face as white as jade and eyes that looked bloody but remained calm.
The man was covered in wounds and was barely breathing. Guyu dragged him in front of Wei Wei and respectfully called him "Du Gong".
The man lying on the ground was an old member of the Wei family army. Wei Wei also recognized him. When he was young and joined the military camp, he was also instructed by this man. In his heart, he was like a half-elder.
But it was also he who betrayed the Wei family army.
"Little, little master..."
Wei Wei stood still, looking at him coldly and disdainfully. "General Jin, I used to call you Uncle Jin when I was little. If my father, brother, and those soldiers of the Wei Family Army knew that the one who betrayed them was their trusted brother, how heartbroken would they be?"
"If I remember correctly, the deepest knife wound on my second brother's back was caused by him blocking it for you."
Jin Qi closed his eyes in guilt, tears streaming down his face.
"I am sorry to the Wei family, sorry to Wei Xun, sorry to the Wei family army. It is my selfishness and cowardice that killed them."
At that time, someone threatened the lives of his family members, and he was forced to make this choice.
"Kill me, young master." Jin Qi smiled bitterly and burst into tears again. "Every day, I live in torment of self-blame. I have let down General Wei, who trusted me, and Wei Xun, who was like a brother to me. I owe the Wei family and my brothers a debt that I cannot repay even if I die."
"Kill me." Jin Qi looked ashen.
Wei Wei sneered: "Death? Such an easy thing."
What is painful is living.
"I won't kill you, Jin Qi. I want you to live with guilt every day. I want you to have nightmares every night. How are you going to face the resentful and questioning eyes of your brothers who fought alongside you in bloody battles?"
Jin Qi's eyes were blank and his body slumped to the ground.
Wei Wei returned to the carriage and looked through Jin Qi's confession.
The list of officials involved in this matter is here. Wei Wei's face showed murderous intent, "Guyu."
Guyu lifted the carriage curtain and said, "Superintendent."
"Take Jin Qi back to Kyoto and don't let him die."
"yes."
Wei Wei's eyes darkened. "There's one more thing I need you to do personally."
…
A few days later, the Minister of Rites Zhao Quanming fell seriously ill and was unable to attend court. However, three days later, a white banner was hung in the Zhao Mansion.
Later, rumors spread that Zhao Quanming was not infected with the disease, but was killed because he was involved in the treason case of the Wei family.
Later, the son of Chen Gan, the deputy governor, died in a brothel. Before his death, he drank and had fun with a group of young masters and spoke nonsense, saying that the Wei family's treason was a false accusation, and Zhao Quanming was silenced because he had evidence.
On the same night, Chen Gan's son also died tragically.
If a rumor spreads too widely, it becomes more like the truth.
No one expected that after so many years, this matter would be brought up again.
The one who could not sit still the most was Xiao Chengyun.
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