Unfortunately, one of them was a servant and the other a concubine in the inner quarters. They didn't understand the law and didn't know that, given the trouble Chu Mingzhu had caused, it was only because Xiao Yi had made great military achievements in the past that the entire General's Mansion wasn't destroyed!
Moreover, the interval should not be long, otherwise there would be no chance to make amends.
It's probably because Xiao Yi had just beheaded the enemy leader last time, and the glory of escorting Princess Wangshu to marry after the great victory in the Northwest was still fresh in people's minds. People felt that he had been deceived by Chu Mingzhu, so they killed him as well. They were perhaps a little harsh on meritorious officials, and they were afraid of chilling the hearts of military officers, so they spared his life!
Granny Zhu didn't understand, Ping'er didn't understand, but Xiao Yi knew perfectly well that his career in officialdom had come to an end!
He didn't understand why he had come to this point, and he couldn't understand how Chu Mingzhu could do such a foolish thing!
Military orders are absolute, and military secrets must not be inquired about by unauthorized personnel; otherwise, they will be treated as spies. This is basic common sense. When they were at the general's mansion, he told her that she was not allowed to enter the study at will, and that she was in charge of managing the other courtyards. Why did this happen?
At this moment, Xiao Yi was filled with mixed feelings. He recalled that when he was thirteen or fourteen years old, he went out to make his way in the world and was fortunate enough to be appreciated by Chu Wei, who took him in as a disciple and taught him carefully. It could be said that the fatherly love that he lacked from Old Man Xiao was found by Chu Wei.
Without Chu Wei, he might have frozen or starved to death on some ordinary day!
In his heart, Chu Wei was not only his master but also his father. He constantly reminded himself that he must repay Chu Wei's kindness!
However, even with his best efforts to protect her, Chu Mingzhu still died, and Consort Chu became Concubine Chu. He originally thought that he could control the Chu family army and properly cultivate Chu Jinyu, and that within ten years, the Chu family would surely restore its former glory!
However, things gradually slipped out of his control, and he, who was once basking in glory and prominence, could not calm down to reflect on his mistakes, or rather, he dared not reflect on them and was afraid to face them.
But now, having nothing, I feel at ease.
Those you desperately wanted to protect failed to be protected, and those you cherished dearly turned into enemies.
Reputation, face, and status are no longer important; instead, he dares to face his own heart and reminisce about the past!
When people are in a high position, they are always unwilling to recall their times of hardship and misery, because those times are filled with all their embarrassment and misery.
During those dark and hopeless days, he was equally gloomy, and those who witnessed his unbearable past became the shadows behind him, constantly reminding him of how worthless he once was.
This is the most selfish and dark side of human nature, something he once dared not face and had been hiding and avoiding.
Now he was penniless and worthless again, and the same old days flashed before his eyes.
The scorn and ridicule from those outside overlapped with those of Old Madam Xiao and Aunt Tian, while the quiet weeping of Granny Zhu and Ping'er contrasted sharply with Xie Yushu's composed and successful life.
He fondly recalled that year of severe drought, when everyone was in dire straits and resigned themselves to fate, Xie Yushu, such a petite and weak woman, managed to lead so many people into the mountains to find a way to survive.
She fought with men and beasts, and many men were terrified, their eyes filled with tears and snot. Yet, she never uttered a sound of hardship or exhaustion.
Especially considering that she repeatedly broke through the slander, suppression, and disdain from Old Mrs. Xiao and others, and made her difficult days colorful, he was once so proud of her because she lived the life he had always longed for but could not have.
After she arrived, that muddy, dilapidated home became vibrant and full of life. The food, clothing, daily necessities, and even the house and yard became the best in the village.
Thinking of all this, Xiao Yi could still clearly remember the envious and jealous looks in Aunt Tian's eyes, and he couldn't help but want to laugh.
But the gloomy faces of Granny Zhu and Ping'er beside him, their constant weeping, made it impossible for him to even smile.
He even thought that even if he couldn't go back to the past, it would be good if he could just stay immersed in the memories of the past. Only in that way would he feel that time would pass more easily.
Although he was unwilling to admit it, he had to admit that he regretted it. He regretted that he had presumptuously married Xie Yushu, because then Xie Yushu would have been his for life.
I also regret that when we were together, I subconsciously guarded against her and did nothing when she was being bullied.
He regretted not taking her words seriously, thinking he could enjoy the blessings of having both Xie Yushu and Chu Mingzhu.
Perhaps he should have treated Chu Mingzhu like a younger sister, married her off to a civil official in a grand and respectable manner, provided her with a dowry, and supported her. That way, she wouldn't have access to military secrets and wouldn't have ended up like this.
And what kind of life would I be living now if I had only married Xie Yushu from beginning to end?
She's not particular about small things. Even though Grandma Xiao and the others are really annoying, because they are her parents, Xie Yushu will probably at least give them some pocket money every month.
Seeing how well she took care of Chu Jinyu and Xiao Haitang, who were not related by blood, you can tell that she is a very generous and warm person.
As for himself, he might also, like Han Zhongyu, rise to a high position and have a smooth career path thanks to her contributions.
Those days must have been wonderful; they would have been the envy of everyone.
But all these things that were once within his grasp left him after he left home.
He hated his past self, unable to see his own inner feelings, and mistakenly repaid Chu Mingzhu's kindness to Chu Wei by marrying her.
He repeatedly indulged Chu Mingzhu's willfulness, which ultimately led to a major disaster.
The more sober he became, the more he regretted it. At this moment, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Xiao Yi was filled with deep regret.
But he was used to having a cold face and was always expressionless, so Ping'er couldn't guess what he was thinking. She just kept crying and urging him to get better quickly.
Although Xiao Yi was dejected, frustrated, and heartbroken, he never really thought about dying, so he cooperated by taking and applying the medicine.
However, after more than ten days of recuperation, his external injuries had almost healed, but he still couldn't put any strength into his legs. He then consulted a professional bone-setting doctor, who told him that the eighty lashes had injured his tendons and bones, and he would likely need crutches in the future unless a highly skilled doctor could set his tendons and bones. This surgery was extremely demanding on medical expertise, and at least, the people at the Imperial Hospital had not yet reached that level.
Xiao Yi was stunned for a moment, then touched his thigh. Xie Yushu knew how to reconnect tendons and bones; he had previously severed his hamstring, and Xie Yushu had reconnected it.
Thinking of this, he blurted out unconsciously
"Princess Jingde is capable of reconnecting the tendons!"
Ping'er was completely flustered when Xiao Yi said someone could answer the call. Without even listening to who it was, she said...
"Then we'll go ask him to treat you. My child and I are counting on you. If you become paralyzed, how will we live?"
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