Jiang Bai walked past He Yu and saw Zhao Yi standing behind him, his expression complicated.
“Lord He, this jade pendant has a simple design, and there are many people in the world who possess it,” Zhao Yi said calmly.
But this time, He Yu did not leave.
"With so many coincidences, can it still be considered a coincidence? I simply want to know the truth."
Zhao Yi chuckled lightly: "The truth? What truth? I feel that Lord He Yu has been relentlessly pursuing our Zhao family, and our Zhao family still wants an explanation."
Jiang Bai picked up Zhao Xile and handed her to Ying'er, asking her to take Le'er to the old lady.
"Lord He, please have a seat," Jiang Bai said, easing the tension somewhat.
Jiang Bai gave Zhao Yi a look, and Zhao Yi sat down. She then told everyone else in the house and courtyard to leave.
"Lord He, you have repeatedly harassed my Zhao family. What exactly do you want?!"
"And Le'er, although you treat Le'er very well, you inevitably have ulterior motives."
He Yu sighed. He also kept a secret in his heart. He was unsure whether the Zhao family was trustworthy, which was why he had repeatedly tested them.
However, the appearance of this jade pendant made him certain that the child was Sheng's son.
There must be some connection between the Zhao family and the Sheng family, which is why the child was raised under Zhao Yi's care.
"May I ask you a question, Mr. Zhao? Do you know Sheng Bai?"
Zhao Yi paused for a moment, then said, "I know him."
He Yu's eyes trembled slightly, showing some excitement.
"As expected... as expected!"
Zhao Yi sized up He Yu, unsure whether he was friend or foe. The reason he had avoided associating with He Yu so many times was simply because he feared that He Yu might be a treacherous person, bringing disaster upon the two children and the Zhao family.
He Yu suddenly understood why Zhao Yi was acting this way: "Boss Zhao, don't worry, I'm not an enemy. Take a look at this."
He took out another jade pendant from his pocket, which was exactly the same as the one from before.
Zhao Yi was slightly taken aback: "What does this mean?"
“This jade pendant is a pair. My brother Sheng and I each had one back then, so I wouldn’t fail to tell if it were fake.”
Zhao Yi never expected that there would be anyone in the world who would know about the reporter Sheng Bai.
Sheng Bai was branded a traitor and was condemned by the people of the world.
Jiang Bai sighed upon hearing this.
Sheng Bai was loyal to the emperor and loved his country, but after being framed by treacherous people, who would have thought he would end up like this?
Who still remembers the glory of the Sheng family in the past, and the merits of the Sheng family members who sacrificed their lives for the country?
When the cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked.
Jiang Bai asked, "What exactly happened to the Sheng family back then? I wonder if Lord He could tell me?"
He Yu realized that Sheng's brother was able to entrust the two children to the Zhao family during the crisis, which must be because the Zhao family was trustworthy.
His brows were furrowed, as if he had recalled something extremely painful.
"Back then, the Sheng family was extremely powerful, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Lei family. However, the Lei family had been wealthy and powerful for generations, but Brother Sheng's achievements and honors were earned through fighting on the battlefield in his generation, which made many people in the court envious."
"It just so happened that at that time His Majesty and the Prince of Yan were vying for the throne. The Prince of Yan wanted to bring Brother Sheng into his camp, but Brother Sheng refused. However, the Vice Chancellor secretly conspired with the Prince of Yan. But after the incident, the Prince of Yan was dismissed from his post, and the new emperor ascended the throne. He needed to make an example of someone to consolidate his imperial power."
“The Vice Prime Minister made the Lashley family a scapegoat. The Emperor didn’t really care who died; as long as he could intimidate the enemy, that was enough.”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yi tightened his grip on the armrests of the chair.
Jiang Bai was also very indignant.
The emperor was truly muddle-headed! And the Vice Chancellor Ling family were treacherous people, yet they still enjoy wealth and honor to this day, having escaped a calamity.
To outsiders, he appears to be a pillar of two dynasties, but in reality, his glory and wealth are earned by standing on the flesh and blood of the Sheng family.
"The Ling family now wields immense power in the court, and even His Majesty is somewhat wary of them. However, in order to maintain order, he has no choice but to give the Ling family some leeway for the time being, unless the Ling family does something truly outrageous."
Jiang Bai's eyes lit up slightly upon hearing this.
It seems the Ling family's days are numbered.
If His Majesty had not suspected the Ling family, the matter of revenge would not have been so difficult, but now it is simpler than expected.
He Yu sighed: "We are just civil officials. We want to avenge Brother Sheng, but we have no way to do so over the years."
"I am filled with dread and cannot live a day without fear." He Yu roared to the sky.
Jiang Bai glanced at Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi said, "I have remembered what Lord He said to me today."
He Yu was happy, his eyes slightly red.
"To see that Brother Sheng's child is still alive, I can say that I have fulfilled one of my wishes."
"Le'er will surely become as famous as her mother in the future," He Yu said proudly.
Jiang Bai and Zhao Yi stood up and bowed to He Yu, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Lord He."
"You're too kind. I wonder if I could visit you often in the future?"
Jiang Bai and Zhao Yi exchanged a smile: "That's for sure."
He Yu bowed and said, "Thank you."
Meanwhile, outside, a person stood frozen at the doorway.
As soon as He Yu opened the door, he saw Zhao Ping'an holding the imperial edict and looking shocked.
As soon as the door opened, Zhao Ping'an ran out.
Jiang Bai and Zhao Yi immediately gave chase.
However, Zhao Ping'an knew martial arts and left the Zhao residence with a light touch of his toes.
As long as Jiang Bai alone can catch up.
In the suburbs, Zhao Ping'an stopped by a stream.
Jiang Bai came up from behind and grabbed him: "Xiao Ping'an."
“I’m not young anymore.” Zhao Ping’an didn’t shout, but was instead very calm, frighteningly calm.
Jiang Bai even saw murderous intent in his eyes.
Jiang Bai's heart skipped a beat: "Ping An, don't do anything foolish."
She felt the person she was holding hands with pause.
"Right now, your child is not strong enough to avenge your father."
Zhao Ping'an gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot.
"Why?"
Zhao Ping'an finally couldn't hold back.
Jiang Bai hugged him: "Good child, your father is a great hero, and you are just like him, so you were born to be a great general."
"However, life is unpredictable. No one can decide their own birth. There are many things in the world that we cannot predict. Only when you are strong enough, whether in terms of martial arts or mental strength, can you deliver a fatal blow to your enemy."
Zhao Pingan hugged Jiang Bai back.
Only now did he realize that this woman who became his mother was actually very thin.
She was pregnant, yet she had followed him all the way here.
"Mother, it's cold, let's go home."
Jiang Bai nodded: "Mother and Father will help you with everything. Don't be impulsive."
"Okay, our family will never be separated again."
Jiang Bai tiptoed and patted his head.
"We must keep this secret for now; your and Le'er's identities must not be exposed."
"I understand."
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