Chapter 213 You Will Only Be Mine in This Life
All the members of the Shen family who were clamoring to hold a funeral for Chunxi were sent to the Dali Temple. Even Shen Qingyue and Shen Qingyu, who were watching at home, were taken to the Dali Temple for questioning.
Everyone was confused until they entered the interrogation room and were asked a lot of questions about Xiao's dowry. Only then did they realize that Shen Qingyuan suspected that they were involved in the murder of Cao Chunxi in order to seize the property.
This person really doesn't care about his relatives.
After entering the Dali Temple, all the members of the Shen family became obedient and no longer dared to plot against Shen Qingyuan.
They want money, but they also want to be alive to spend it.
The body found by the Night Patrol was not Chunxi's. The case was transferred from the Night Patrol to the Dali Temple. When the news spread, both the aristocratic families and the ordinary people were in an uproar.
Isn't this Madam Shen of ordinary background? Why would someone go to such great lengths to create the illusion of her death and secretly take her away? What is this person trying to do?
Could it be that he wanted to use Cao Chunxi to threaten Shen Qingyuan to do something?
Why not just kidnap the person directly? Why find two corpses, one big and one small, to fake his death?
This matter was so unbelievable that it temporarily overshadowed the matter of the diplomatic envoys coming to Beijing and became the topic of conversation for everyone.
Wei Lingze had been busy receiving envoys for the past two days and hadn't had time to hear the news. When he finally got home from his day off, his father called him into his study and asked, "Do you have anything to do with Cao Chunxi's disappearance?"
"Dad, why are you asking this question all of a sudden?"
Wei Lingze was puzzled, and his father emphasized, "The Dali Temple has re-examined the matter and found that the female corpse was not her. Someone fabricated her death. I'm asking you, did you do this?"
At the end of the conversation, Wei's father could hardly suppress his anger.
Cao Chunxi came from a humble background. Although she had acted somewhat rebellious and high-profile in the past few months after marrying Shen Qingyuan, offending many people, it was understandable that her enemies wanted to kill her. However, the fact that they went to such great lengths to deceive everyone with their own death and kidnapped her was really thought-provoking.
Wei Lingze frowned, his expression only puzzled, not panicked. He shook his head and said, "This matter has nothing to do with me."
"There are no outsiders here. If you did it, just confess to me directly. I can still find a way to help you get over it. If you even lie to me, and if the Dali Temple finds out in the future, don't blame the Wei family for not protecting you!"
Wei's father's expression and tone were unusually serious. Wei Lingze clenched his fists and said the same thing: "If I didn't do it, then I didn't do it. No matter how many times I ask, I'll keep it that way."
Wei Lingze's tone was firm, and he didn't sound like he was lying. Wei's father's expression softened a bit, and he nodded. "I'm glad you're not confused. The Dali Temple will be fully investigating this matter soon. You should focus on the envoys and avoid hanging around Shen Qingyuan."
This meant that he should hide from Shen Qingyuan.
Wei Lingze couldn't stand hearing this and wanted to refute, but then he heard his father say, "You and He'er have been married for almost a year. You should mend your relationship and have a child soon. Otherwise, gossip will inevitably arise as time goes by."
"good."
After coming out of the study, Wei Lingze went to Lingfengyuan.
In Lingfeng Courtyard, Xiao Qinghe also heard the news that Chunxi was not dead. The grief and anxiety that had been weighing on her heart for many days finally dissipated. She asked someone to go to the kitchen to order two of her favorite dishes, and together with Quezhi, she dug out the peach blossom wine that had been buried a few months ago to prepare for the celebration.
When Wei Lingze arrived, he saw Xiao Qinghe with his sleeves rolled up, wielding a hoe vigorously in the yard.
The Xiao Qinghe in front of him was very different from the dignified and graceful girl in his memory. She even had some similarities with Chunxi, passionate and vigorous.
Wei Lingze was dazed and couldn't tell who the person in front of him was.
A small jar of wine was quickly dug out.
After carefully opening the bottle, the rich aroma of wine immediately overflowed, and Xiao Qinghe smiled in surprise.
This was her first attempt at brewing wine, and she unexpectedly succeeded.
However, after discovering Wei Lingze standing at the gate of the courtyard, the smile on Xiao Qinghe's face immediately disappeared.
She asked Quezhi to bring the wine into the house, washed her hands, put down her sleeves, and resumed her usual dignified and reserved demeanor before walking up to Wei Lingze: "Is there something wrong?"
Xiao Qinghe's tone was very cold, not like she was talking to her husband, but more like she was facing an enemy.
Wei Lingze regained consciousness instantly and asked instead of answering, "I'm your husband. Can't I come to see you if there's nothing wrong?"
Either I can't come, or it's quite a letdown.
Xiao Qinghe answered in his heart, but did not show it on his face.
Wei Lingze had just seen her bright and lively side, and he felt that her current coldness was particularly glaring. He couldn't help but ask, "What were you so happy about just now?"
Xiao Qinghe glanced at him and said calmly, "I heard that the body found by the Night Patrol was not my aunt, and that she is still alive. I'm happy for her and want to celebrate."
"There's nothing to celebrate about. Even if the body isn't hers, it doesn't mean she can be found."
Wei Lingze poured cold water on him without hesitation.
Xiao Qinghe stared at him for a while and asked, "How do you know that little aunt can't be found? Do you know where little aunt is?"
The suspicion in Xiao Qinghe's eyes mirrored that of Wei's father, which stung Wei Lingze. He sneered, "Why, the high-and-mighty eldest daughter of the Xiao family, do you think you're inferior to a crude and reckless Cao Chunxi?"
Wei Lingze's words were full of sarcasm, which not only belittled Chunxi but also mocked Xiao Qinghe.
Xiao Qinghe didn't feel humiliated or sad. Instead, she nodded and said frankly, "I'm indeed not as good as my aunt. If I could be as clear-headed and decisive as my aunt, I wouldn't have come to this point today."
This reminded Wei Lingze of Chunxi's decisiveness when she left the Wei family. His face darkened and he was about to attack again, but Xiao Qinghe warned him first: "Wei Lingze, if you want to experience the feeling of being suspended again, try to touch me!"
Wei Lingze froze for a moment. After a while, he calmed down his anger and reached out to touch Xiao Qinghe's head: "He'er, I know you regret it, but you are already my wife. As long as I don't let go, you will only be mine in this life."
After saying this, Wei Lingze walked away.
Xiao Qinghe felt as nauseous as if she were entangled by a poisonous snake. She frowned and called out, "Quezhi, prepare some hot water. I want to take a bath."
Wei Lingze returned to his residence. After entering the house, Xingzhou stepped forward and whispered, "Master, there is a letter for you."
As he spoke, Xingzhou handed over a long piece of paper. There were no words on it, only messy patterns. No one could understand it except Wei Lingze.
After reading the letter, Wei Lingze burned it and wrote a reply with a cold face.
Watching the carrier pigeon fly away, Wei Lingze curled up the corners of his lips in a sneer.
Auntie, you are a good runner, but now I wonder how you can run if one of your legs is broken.
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