Chapter 194 The Truth Begins to Reveal
"What does this mean?" the third old lady asked solemnly.
Mrs. Qin opened the document at this time. When she saw the words clearly, she swayed and closed her eyes.
Du and Su Qianqian hurriedly stood up to support him. Su Qianqian took the document and looked at it carefully. It had the date of issuance of the imperial decree, which was just before the battle. At the end, there was also a seal of the Northern Frontier Military Camp on duty, proving that the old Marquis Wuning had received the imperial decree.
This means that Zhou Tang once held this badge and document and passed through various city checkpoints to issue the emperor's edict to the military camps stationed in the northern border. However, the content of the edict is unknown.
However, no one has ever mentioned the emperor's decree for that battle. There are only rumors that the old Marquis of Wuning was stubborn and self-willed, and he led 30,000 soldiers to advance recklessly and greedily for merit, crossing Mount Xumi to attack the border town of Daliang.
"This item should be placed together with the tiger talisman or the imperial edict in order to mobilize the commander of an army. Shiliang will not rashly send out troops without seeing the tiger talisman, but if there is an imperial decree, it is a sacred order that cannot be disobeyed. Given his personality, he will definitely follow the order."
Mrs. Du's voice was trembling and her body was shaking.
Su Qianqian and the second old lady quickly helped Mrs. Du to sit down, and everyone's face was filled with grief and anger.
With a "snap", the second master actually broke the armrest of the chair, his eyes were wide open and bloodshot, and veins bulged on his neck.
"We Qin family members are not afraid of fighting day and night, and we are not afraid of dying on the battlefield. But if he really died unjustly like this, and there are 30,000 soldiers buried in a foreign land, even if it costs my life, I will seek justice for my eldest brother, my two nephews, and those 30,000 comrades!"
"Bang", the door suddenly opened, Su Qianqian was startled. She didn't expect that the person standing in front of the door was the third master. He walked in step by step, came to his mother, took the badge and document, looked at them over and over again, and his fingertips were white from pinching them.
"Shitong, why are you..." Madam Qin looked at her son who had not left the hospital for a long time, and her heart was even more sad. They only knew how to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, and missed so much love between couples and the care of their children. They did not understand the treacherous nature of human nature, so they ended up being framed without knowing it.
"Mom, is this true? The two brothers, Eldest Brother and Hanwei..." the Third Master murmured.
"Shitong, Shida, this matter has not yet been concluded. Before the truth comes out, you must keep your mouth shut as usual and not reveal any flaws. This concerns the life and death of our Wuning Marquis Mansion." Madam Qin reminded her two sons sternly.
"Yes, mother." The second master replied in a low voice.
"Grandmother, I will get to the bottom of this matter. The princess ordered Madam Shaohua to find this thing, so she must be an insider. If it was a normal order to mobilize troops, why would she hide it? How could Zhou Tang hide it? He Shi would not know its importance."
Qin Hanzhang stood up and put away the document and the badge. Whoever got these things would be dangerous if others knew about them. Su Qianqian decided to stay away from danger and away from Qin Hanzhang.
On the way back to Tinglan Courtyard, neither of them said a word.
The weather was getting colder. The night wind blew Qin Hanzhang's cloak, and the lantern held by Shi Yan cast a fluttering shadow.
Su Qianqian turned her head from the sedan chair and looked over at the person walking alone next to her. Suddenly she felt a little sad. She didn't know where this feeling came from. It seemed like her own mood, but also that of another person.
"Are you... okay?" Su Qianqian couldn't help but make a sound, but she scared herself. Why did she say such a thing?
Qin Hanzhang came back to his senses from his thoughts and was a little surprised. He looked into Su Qianqian's eyes, which seemed like a few stars scattered in the deep night sky, flashing with tiny starlight.
"Me? It's okay..." Qin Hanzhang's voice was deeper and hoarser than usual.
Since he had spoken, Su Qianqian felt it was her duty to say a few words of comfort.
"Since ancient times, loyal ministers have never died a good death..."
"Cough cough..." Qin Hanzhang staggered.
"Oh no, that's not what I meant to say. It should be that since ancient times, loyal ministers have had a hard time having a good ending... No, that's not right. I meant..."
Su Qianqian suddenly felt that it was shameful to be a top science student. The phrase "a scholar who is good for nothing" must be referring to science students... Oh no, it means her, the science student, only her!
"Madam, don't worry. I understand what you mean. It's okay. Although I didn't want this result, it would be a blessing if I could verify what I believe in my heart."
Qin Hanzhang looked up to the sky, as if looking for the stars hidden in the night sky.
Su Qianqian understood that he firmly believed that his father and brother would not risk the lives of their comrades. Although only the tip of the iceberg has been revealed now, there is finally a little hope, hope for his persistence in his beliefs.
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That day, when Qin Fu was reporting to Su Qianqian, he said that the materials for repairing the house had been prepared. Su Qianqian then ordered them to start repairing and patching the leaks in the homes of the servants according to the names registered on the list.
Soon those people rushed to tell each other, and when the craftsmen arrived, the neighbors gathered around and ran to see the novelty.
Gradually, the story spread farther and farther, and became more and more mysterious. It became a story that an immortal had appeared in a dream to the Marquis' wife, telling her that there would be a snowstorm in late winter and asking her to do good deeds to accumulate merit and avert the disaster from heaven.
Su Qianqian couldn't help laughing as she watched Su Xing imitate those old women's behavior so vividly. She didn't have time to dispel the rumors. Besides, this would have a good effect as it would let the people know how powerful he was and prepare to protect themselves.
More than ten days had passed since the banquet at the Prime Minister's Mansion, and Su Qianqian was almost done with her work. On this day, she asked Su Xing to change into men's clothes and deliver a letter to Prince Ping. After receiving the reply, she took the silver notes, Su Xing and Dian Feng, and went straight to the place she had always wanted to go: Yanyu Tower.
This place is indeed the land of pleasure and heroes' tomb, the largest den of money-spending in Xijing. Just looking at the tall and spacious facade with carved beams and painted buildings is enough to discourage the poor people in cloth and brown shirts.
Su Qianqian walked in with a swagger. Su Xing was a little scared and blushed. He followed behind with a bitter face and lowered his head.
"Hold your head high. I am a dandy. What does a dandy's servant look like? Think about it."
Su Qianqian explained the play to Su Xing and asked her to get into the role as quickly as possible.
"Master, why do we have to come to a place like this? It costs money and... there's nothing fun about it..." Su Xing tried to adapt and quietly suggested to Su Qianqian.
"Then where are we going? Nanfeng Pavilion?" Su Qianqian smiled maliciously.
"Young Master..." Su Xing's face was as red as if she was drunk. She naturally knew what Nanfeng Pavilion was, but if she really went there, she was afraid that she would feel sorry for Qingfeng.
The two walked into the door, and the turtle man who was greeting them at the door bowed and came over. Su Qianqian gestured to Su Xing to take out the silver. Su Xing reluctantly took out the silver bag from his arms, pinched a small piece and handed it to the turtle man.
"This is a reward from the young master. Prepare a nice place for our young master to watch the girls sing and dance, and the tea and snacks must be the best."
Su Xing finally got into character, acting like a domineering servant of a rich young man.
"Oh, a young master who is so stingy, what good place can you choose? I'm afraid he can't afford the money for food and drink, and he will have to take off his pants and robe to pay for it!"
The old man looked gloomy as he weighed the silver coins.
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