Chapter 440 Inviolable, How Can There Be No Regrets?
"Madam, it's been a long time."
Qi Peiyao's expression changed, as if she was wondering when she had ever seen such a beautiful and vibrant girl.
She suddenly sat up in bed, propping herself up, and exclaimed joyfully, "It's you!"
Hu Lie and Wei Ting were still locked in close combat, darting around in a dazzling display in front of everyone.
Zhao Mingyan, who was watching the fight from the sidelines, frowned as he observed their every move, but made no attempt to stop them. Li Yuzong also stood quietly to the side.
Qi Peiyao shouted, "Hu Lie! You better shut up!"
Hu Lie swung his hammer, leaving afterimages, and replied in a moment, "My lady, I'll win in a minute, it'll be over soon!"
With her hands on her thick, round waist, Qi Peiyao said, "Hu Lie! If you don't behave, I won't let you see the baby even once it's born!"
Hu Lie froze, this was the thing he feared most, and immediately stopped.
Wei Ting quickly withdrew his stance; he was not good at close combat to begin with, and sweat was beading on his forehead.
Hu Lie, panting heavily, said, "You're even more slippery than a mudfish in the water."
Wei Ting bowed slightly and laughed, "You are stronger and more robust than a bear in the mountains."
Qi Peiyao sat up in bed, put on her shoes, and walked towards Ji Qingwu. She walked around Ji Qingwu once.
"It's you, I knew it!"
With such a beautiful figure and such amazing medical skills, how could she possibly be just an ordinary village woman?
Qi Peiyao took her hand, touched her belly, and said with starry eyes, "You look best like this. I want to look at you a few more times. If my child can grow up to look like you, I, as a mother, will be completely satisfied."
Li Yuzong thought to himself: Dream on. Their Miss Ji is a beauty that could topple cities. It's not an easy wish to achieve.
Qi Peiyao started talking, saying, "Why isn't your little husband by your side?"
Wei Ting frowned, recalling Ji Qingwu's fabricated story at Black Wind Village, in which she claimed to have seven children.
Ji Qingwu tucked the hair that was hanging down beside her ears behind her ears.
"Madam, you must have misremembered."
She never imagined she would see that bandit gang again, which is why she talked nonsense.
But what she never expected was that her secret would be exposed in front of Emperor Wusu.
Qi Peiyao glanced at Wei Ting and said, "Ah, I understand, I get it."
Upon seeing Ji Qingwu's expression, she was puzzled and wanted to cover her lips. Just as she raised her hand, Qi Peiyao thought she was going to hold her hand. She grasped Ji Qingwu's hand back and asked in a low voice.
"Is this your new lover? He looks quite handsome. He even fought with Hu Lie for you and protected you. Not bad."
Qi Peiyao thought she was speaking very softly, but those practicing martial arts present had sharp ears and eyes and had already heard what she said.
Wei Ting's eyebrows twitched slightly as he turned to look at Ji Qingwu's expression.
Ji Qingwu couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
She secretly glanced behind everyone, at Emperor Wusu, who had been silent ever since he entered the room.
Zhao Mingyan's eyes met hers, his own eyes filled with a thick fog.
Ji Qingwu couldn't see the emotions in his eyes, but she could sense the gloomy atmosphere that seemed to be brewing a storm.
Oh no, oh no, oh no...
Qi Peiyao could see with her naked eye that Ji Qingwu was panicked and flustered, her eyes sparkling like tiny stars.
She glanced at the man standing in the corner, then suddenly pinched Ji Qingwu's hand.
Having met Li Chengxun, Qi Peiyao knew just how handsome a man could be. After meeting General Wei Ting, she realized what a refined and elegant general looked like.
But none of them were as dazzling as what was before my eyes, a sight to behold at first glance.
Qi Peiyao pointed and said, "Hey, that one over there..."
Seeing that she still dared to point at the emperor, Ji Qingwu quickly pressed her finger back down and said softly, "This person is of noble status—"
Qi Peiyao interrupted her, unable to hide her excitement, and asked, "Does he have feelings for you?"
It's impossible to pretend you can't hear that sound.
Ji Qingwu said, "..."
“See? He even raised an eyebrow. I was right,” Qi Peiyao continued. “He’s been watching you the whole time.”
Ji Qingwu took a breath. Of course she knew he was looking at her, and the gaze that landed on the top of her head was extremely heavy.
Her back stiffened, and she tugged at Qi Peiyao's sleeve.
"This person is not to be trifled with."
“I know, I definitely won’t have any feelings for the man you like, I definitely won’t offend him.” Qi Peiyao sighed, “No wonder you didn’t want me to introduce you to any suitors, aren’t both of them outstanding individuals?”
Ji Qingwu said, "That one is a dragon among men, the kind of true dragon that can take your head."
Qi Peiyao stared blankly at Ji Qingwu: "Really?"
Hu Feng heard what Ji Qingwu said. The man in front of him was of noble status and was a true dragon. Who else could he be?
He took a deep breath, immediately stepped forward and knelt down, saying, "Hu Feng greets Your Majesty!"
Hu Lie and Hu Chen were stunned for a moment, then quickly knelt behind their elder brother.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Qi Peiyao also realized what had happened and knelt behind Hu Lie, trying to make the emperor forget her outrageous words.
Zhao Mingyan then calmly stepped forward and walked in front of the crowd.
Hu Feng said, "This humble subject was unaware that His Majesty was coming, which is why...that's why I was rude."
Zhao Mingyan's gaze swept over their heads, and only when everyone's palms were sweating did he say, "Ignorance is no excuse."
The three Hu brothers breathed a sigh of relief, only to hear that cold voice again.
"What is your relationship with General Hu?"
Hu Feng frowned, a thousand emotions welling up inside him.
The Hu family had been loyal and brave for generations. Their grandfather and father died in the battle to defend Yuezhou. Their mother was so heartbroken that she died of depression within two years.
Hu Feng acted as both father and mother, raising his two younger brothers.
His once wealthy and powerful family fell into ruin, and it wasn't easy for him, a grown man, to raise his two younger brothers.
Hu Lie could eat five large bowls of rice in one meal, but he was hardworking and never slacked off in his martial arts training. Hu Chen was clever and had a fondness for strange and unusual things. He also loved reading military books and was quick-witted.
Even if it meant selling everything they owned, Hu Feng, their elder brother, would still support them.
A few years ago, Hu Feng wanted to take his younger brothers to join the army and serve under the famous and spirited Northern Border Army. However, the garrison commander of Longzhou not only acted perfunctorily during the selection process but also accepted bribes to secure a spot.
When misfortune strikes, even drinking cold water can cause problems. A wealthy local gentry in Longzhou falsely accused Hu Lie of stealing silver and wanted to send him to the authorities for punishment. This forced the eldest brother, who was the most upright man, to abandon the righteous path and take his two younger brothers to become bandits overnight.
Then, they were targeted by Xijin's spies... By the time Hu Feng discovered that the brothers who supported them in establishing their own power base were Xijin's men, it was too late.
A family of loyal and virtuous generals for generations was forced by the circumstances of the world to become outlaws. How could these young men, in the prime of their lives, not have regrets?
Zhao Mingyan repeated it again, his gaze deep.
"Who is General Hu, who guarded Yuezhou, whose presence was synonymous with integrity and righteousness, and who is he?"
The three Hu brothers had tears in their eyes as they shouted in unison.
"It's my grandfather!"
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