One hundred and seventy-eight: Awakening from dream
When the old lady saw her son, she hurriedly asked, "It's a mess outside now. What is the scene on Yuquan Mountain like? Tell me."
Lord Bai shook his head and said, "The assassin who assassinated the distinguished princess has not been caught yet. The distinguished princess was found at noon yesterday. However, I heard the news that the distinguished princess is still unconscious."
Mrs. Bai was a little hesitant: "Are the people on Yuquan Mountain really the Wenwan Princess?" Could it be that King Zheng deliberately released false news to divert the assassin's attention.
Marquis Shenjian shook his head: "It should be."
When the old lady heard what Marquis Shenjian said, she should, not affirmatively. When something happened to Princess Wenwan, Shi Nian himself was responsible. Now, by some strange combination of circumstances, it was Princess Wenwan who got married. This was a complete act of taking advantage of the situation. The Bai family is about to face a disaster.
Seeing the old lady turning pale and frightened, Mr. Bai said, "Mother, what's wrong with you?"
The old lady explained the cause and effect, as well as her own doubts. After hearing this, Marquis Shenjian's expression changed slightly, then he shook his head and said, "Mother, as you said, the bride last night is undoubtedly the stand-in for the noble princess."
The old lady had some doubts, "But, it's okay if it's a substitute. I'm just worried. Do you think, what if it's really the princess?"
Marquis Shenjian shook his head and said, "Mom, this is impossible. You have forgotten that the distinguished princess is mute and cannot speak. I have seen the princess several times in my life. I think the substitute last night must have been Ding. My daughter was caught and was taken as a substitute bride by mistake.¡±
The old lady thought about it carefully and asked, "Then, what should we do about this matter?"
Marquis Shenjian thought for a while, "Mom, this matter is big or small. It's better to keep the news sealed. If someone with intentions knows about it, we won't be able to escape the crime of being an accomplice."
The old lady fell into deep thought. The best way is to cover up the truth. Make mistakes and return to your original position. Treat Miss Na Ding as the person they married. Mrs. Bai thought of Miss Ding's unwillingness to marry and all the trouble she had suffered. Then there was the coldness of yesterday¡¯s wedding. An idea popped into my mind.
The incident happened in the General's Mansion, and the housekeeper wiped away all traces of the incident. Except for a few people in the general's mansion. All of them were brought back by Bai Shinian and they were loyal to him. So this news, except for a few confidants. Others don't know.
Qinghe guessed that there was something fishy about this matter, and other well-informed people could only vaguely guess it. The bride may have appeared inappropriate last night. No matter how much, you can't guess.
Bai Shinian rode his horse and headed straight to Yuquan Mountain. I didn't see anyone on the road. Until halfway, I watched the large group of people rushing back to the capital. After asking on the side of the road, it turned out that the noble princess's condition had improved, and King Zheng ordered her to return to the capital.
Bai Shinian heard that the noble princess was getting better. Breathed a sigh of relief. I was supposed to go to see King Zheng, but suddenly I woke up and realized that Qing'er was only on foot, while he was riding a fast horse. How can I catch up with him? Qing'er must still be in the capital.
Zhang Yi looked at the gloomy and uncertain man: "Shi Nian, what happened? Can you say something?"
Bai Shinian shook his head and said nothing.
Wenwan slept until noon. When she woke up, she felt uncomfortable all over. There were too many mosquitoes in the house. She was too tired just now and forgot to light the incense in a hurry. Bites a lot of bags. Apply medicine. She didn't dare to cook when she was hungry. Wen Wan was afraid of being exposed, because once the smoke started, someone would come in to investigate. I don¡¯t know what the situation is like outside now. I didn't dare to go out to inquire about news or anything, so I just criticized his appearance. It's trouble once you get out.
Wen Wan sat beside the bed. He was in a daze while eating. A deep concern for her. That is, Liu Tuo. Wen Wan believes that the person who can become the best master in the world will definitely not only have extraordinary skills, but also have the calmness and wisdom beyond ordinary people. Wen Wan was very convinced that this person must be ambushing him on the way back to the palace. For such a master, Wen Wan is very worried. She believes that as long as she shows up now, she will definitely die.
Wen Wan leaned on the wooden bed, thinking about how to get back safely. I don¡¯t know if my uncle has returned to the capital, and I can¡¯t rely on him now. She would have to think of another way. A cold light flashed in Wen Wan's eyes, she never wanted to live such a fearful life again.
The double was sent back to the capital and sent directly to the palace. Because it was summer, the corpse would stink. So the imperial doctor tried his best to cover it up.
When we arrived at Yongning Palace, we were placed directly in the side room.
The emperor asked the secret guard: "Hasn't it been found out yet?" Lao Wu, why do you want to kill Wen Wan? He must understand this reason.
The secret guard knelt on the ground: "Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
The emperor did not blame him, but this matter revealed something strange: "If you send someone to investigate again, you must find out the reason for me."??. Without a serious reason, Lao Wu would not have done such a stupid thing. "Before that, I hope Wenwan has returned safely.
As soon as Bai Shinian entered the city gate, she saw the servants of the Hou family waiting for her. Said the old lady asked him to come over. I must see him, I am extremely anxious. Bai Shinian immediately returned to the Hou Mansion.
The housekeeper reported: "Master Hou, the Sixth Master is back." Marquis Shenjian strode out. Seeing the sixth son who was dusty and haggard, he couldn't help but sigh. Everything about this son was good, but his marriage was not going well.
Marquis Shenjian took Bai Shinian to the upper room. Mrs. Bai has received the news, Princess Wenwan has been sent back to the capital, and now the situation has improved. Even so, I still felt uneasy in my heart. The old lady touched her crutch. What happened today was more shocking to her than anything she had ever encountered in her life.
The old lady got straight to the point: "Yesterday's bride was the substitute for Princess Wenwan?"
Bai Shinian never doubted his grandmother's shrewdness: "Yes."
Mrs. Bai was still worried: "Shi Nian, are you sure you are not Princess Wenwan herself?" Nothing in this world is absolute. Maybe Princess Wenwan opened her mouth to speak, and she happened to escape alone and was caught by the Ding family and used as a substitute bride.
Bai Shinian said categorically: "Yes, I am marrying Qing'er. Princess Wenwan's substitute."
Marquis Shenjian believed that it was a substitute from the beginning: "Shi Nian, the assassin in the house was killed by that girl?" It was just a substitute, a substitute marriage, not a daughter-in-law.
Bai Shinian nodded: "Yes, Qing'er has learned martial arts. And his skills are good."
Marquis Shenjian heard about martial arts. The anxiety in my heart was finally gone. How could the princess, a petite noble daughter, endure such pain? However, when I heard Bai Shinian being called such an affectionate name, something bad flashed through my mind: "Can I ask which lady is from that family?"
Bai Shinian is stagnant. But he never dared to lie to his elders: "Qing'er is an orphan who has no father and no mother."
Marquis Shenjian heard that he was an orphan, and the person who married his son turned out to be a maid. Be prepared though. But still very angry. In this dynasty, taking a maid as a wife would be despised by the ancestors for three generations. If that girl hadn't escaped, word would have spread again. The Bai family will become a big joke in the capital from now on. His son's great career will be ruined.
Mrs. Bai asked with a cold face: "That girl is not only good at martial arts, she should also be a trained killer, right?"
Bai Shinian remained silent.
Mrs. Bai's eyes flashed with a stern look: "Shi Nian, you can't look for this girl again. Wipe all traces clean. I don't want others to know that our Bai family has married a daughter-in-law who is both a substitute and a killer. "
Bai Shinian heard this. Flatly refused "No, since Qing'er and I have worshiped together and entered the bridal chamber, she is my wife. She and I are married. I will definitely find her."
The old lady was furious, but she knew that her grandson was a stickler. Don't hold back, otherwise the more you oppose, the more insistent you will be. He said compromisingly, "Shi Nian, at least let this attitude be known for now. In these years, my grandma has worried so much and suffered so much for your marriage. This time, you just listened to her words. "It's too hard. Come soft.
Bai Shinian looked at his gray-haired grandmother, who had worked hard for him for more than 20 years. He couldn't say anything to refute: "Grandma, I won't want this woman anymore. Send her back! She did what she did. Things. There is nothing wrong with our Bai family to send her back."
How could Mrs. Bai agree? Her previous strategy was to use Miss Ding to get over it. Anyway, I married the third daughter of the Ding family, and the previous misfortune was a mistake. As long as it doesn't get spread. No one knew that her grandson was marrying a killer.
Bai Shinian refused without thinking: "Even if she looks like a fairy, I won't want her. Grandma, please send her back! Grandma, I still want to find Qing'er."
Mrs. Bai said angrily: "You are not allowed to go, I told you not to go. Now that you are doing such an eye-catching thing, do you think the Bai family has not done enough? Also, look at your arm, there is not even a single injury. Don¡¯t know how to wrap it?¡±
In the end, Bai Shinian couldn't defeat Mrs. Bai, so he had to endure the anxiety in his heart and had the wound re-bandaged. Mrs. Bai also asked a doctor to examine him. It was already noon when everything was ready. Bai Shinian was going out, and the old lady asked to finish the meal with him.
After finishing the meal, the old lady complained that she was not in good health and asked Bai Shinian to stay with her. Whenever Bai Shinian moves around, Mrs. Bai starts to feel uncomfortable.
Bai Shinian exhausted his last patience: "Grandma, I will be very careful. Don't worry about me. I will be measured." After that, he strode out. So angryMadam's heart aches. He quickly asked Marquis Shenjian to catch up. Try to get Bai Shinian not to tell who he is looking for.
Wen Wan didn¡¯t know that Bai Shinian was looking for her all over the capital. She saw the sky getting dark and walked out of the hut. At dusk in August, the cicadas were still chirping. Standing on the edge of the hut, feeling the cool wind blowing from all directions, the wind carries the smell of earth.
Looking at the smoke rising from the kitchen. Wen Wan wanted to buy some delicious food, but she knew she couldn't. Just endure it for now and go back and make up for it.
I stood for a while, listening to the sound of horses' hooves in the distance. Wenwan returned to the hayloft. Stay until it gets completely dark.
Wen Wan used water as a mirror. Over the course of a day, she saw that the red spots on her neck had dissipated a lot. It seemed that the medicine she bought was indeed good. You can go back tomorrow.
I sleep too much during the day and can't sleep at night. Ordered herbs and took them out to sit in the yard. Looking up at the sky. The night is not dark today, there are only a few stars, like naughty children, hiding in the clouds, hiding under the date trees, hiding behind the jungle in the distance. It only blinks occasionally when you raise your head and look up at the sky.
The croaking frogs are getting louder and louder.
Quiet night, peaceful heart. Wenwan has never been as peaceful as now. Here, you don¡¯t have to worry about being plotted, you don¡¯t have to live with a mask, and you don¡¯t have to worry about your life being in danger at any time. There is no need to be cautious and live a life of fear every day. There is no need to be bound by rules and you can be free.
I was so lost in thought that I suddenly felt something cold on my face. The stars don¡¯t know when they will get into the clouds, never to be seen again. It started to drizzle in the sky.
The breeze, the sound of frogs and the sound of rain. I can't help but sing Xin Qiji's "Xijiang Moon? Night Walk on the Yellow Sand Road" in a gentle and gentle way: The bright moon is frightened by the branches, and the cicadas are chirping in the middle of the night. The fragrance of rice flowers means a good harvest. Listen to the sound of frogs. There are seven or eight stars in the sky, two or three points of rain in front of the mountain. In the old days, Maodian Society was by the forest. The road turns to the creek and the bridge suddenly appears.
If the teacher were here, he would definitely compose a few poems. Thinking of Song Luoyang, Wen Wan immediately put aside the thoughts in her mind. Thinking of the teacher, Wen Wan's eyes flashed with tears.
The teacher is the only person who loves and protects her wholeheartedly. But now the teacher cannot return to the capital because of her, and he cannot see his son. I can only wander outside alone. This is how she protects the only person in the world who loves and protects her wholeheartedly.
Wenwan looked at the sky, and the fine raindrops fell on her head, face, and hands. Wen Wan thought about the arrogant Bai Shinian, who so confidently said that he could protect her. Why is Bai Shinian so stubborn? Because he has the capital and he knows how to use the advantages he has to achieve his goals.
¡°As for her, she has the capital, but she doesn¡¯t have the toughness. She has been escaping, and even now, she is still escaping. Still dreaming of living a leisurely and comfortable life. But in exchange, there is endless killing. The result is to be on the verge of death again and again. It also implicated the people around him.
A leisurely life and a simple life are just an unattainable dream for her. The emperor's grandfather spent so much time and effort not to cultivate a hermit, but to cultivate a person who could fill the national treasury and contribute to Daqi. I want to be a hermit, and when the treasury is full, there may be a glimmer of hope. Before that, she would not be released if she stayed in this vortex.
Wen Wan murmured to herself: "Wen Wan, it's time to wake up from the dream. If you don't wake up, not only will you be half dead, but you will also drag down the people around you. Since it is a fact that is destined to be unchangeable, then change yourself! If As the teacher said, no one is perfect, as long as you stick to your heart, that¡¯s enough.¡±
The rain became heavier and heavier, and the raindrops suddenly turned into raindrops as big as beans. Smashed to the ground. Wen Wan leaned over and took out the mosquito-repellent incense that was still burning. After returning to the house, I carefully put down the mosquito coil, fell on the bed, and fell asleep quickly.
Author¡¯s words: Today is twenty-sixth, and there are four days left in this month. Please support me with your pink vote. I really hope you can keep my pink score in the top three this month. I don¡¯t want to fall behind at the last moment like last month. I beg you all. (To be continued)