But at this moment, the atmosphere in the room was a little strange.
Although Song Mingjing was surprised by the sudden change and murderous intention, he calmed down in an instant, as if everything was expected.
"Girl, it's about old friends."
"Old friend? Are you worthy of being called their friend?"
As soon as these words came out, Song Mingjing understood, sighed, and then closed his eyes.
"In this case, please take action, girl. I deserve everything."
With the enemy close in front of him, Shi Qinghuan's hand holding the dagger slowly tightened, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and as the dagger slipped, the curtain on the bed on one side was cut off.
Song Mingjing opened his eyes in surprise and looked at Shi Qinghuan.
Shi Qinghuan looked cold and stern, "It's not that I won't kill you, I just heard two words and temporarily believe that you may have something hidden. I want to know the truth back then."
From the information she learned, Song Mingjing was one of the witnesses who testified that the Protector's government was guilty.
Although she had never met Song Mingjing, she had heard about it from her senior brother.
The two became friends at first sight, but one was interested in the battlefield and the other was interested in the common people.
She didn't know at the time that the person her senior brother was talking about was Song Mingjing.
I just admire Song Mingjing's integrity.
But the most ridiculous thing is that in the subsequent testimony, he became the most critical presence.
Just because of his integrity and his innocent family background that does not belong to any force, his words become extremely credible.
After rebirth, she got his portrait and name from Shi Miaotong, but because he did not belong to Cheng Yangfeng's current force, he was ranked last and didn't pay too much attention to it. So much so that she didn't recognize him just now and saved him. he!
Seeing the complicated look in Shi Qinghuan's eyes, Song Mingjing's eyes were filled with guilt and helplessness, and finally he sighed, "Kill me. Ten years ago, I did framed the Duke Protector's Office and caused irreparable consequences. I deserve to die." It's enough for people like me to survive till now, but..."
Song Mingjing pointed to a brocade box on the desk not far away, "After the girl killed me, please bring the contents of this brocade box to Kyoto. This is my last atonement. I should have gone there by myself." , but I’m afraid I won’t have the qualifications and opportunity.”
Shi Qinghuan looked back at the bookcase. The brocade box was placed in the corner.
But her eyes fell on the bookshelf behind and the foldable books on the table.
His brows furrowed slightly, "Let me ask you, was it you who built the ancestral hall in the Protector's Mansion?"
"yes."
"Why do you want to build it? Is it because you feel guilty and are afraid of the revenge of the undead?"
"Yes, I feel guilty, but I hope every day that the loyal soul of the Protector's Palace will come to me and ask for his life, but I also really want the people to do what they think is right in their hearts, and to sacrifice them is the sincerity of the people. As you wish.”
"What about your achievements? Are they just for fame and reputation, to cover up your original shamelessness?"
"I just hate that I can't do more to atone for my sins."
Song Mingjing's every word was not a defense, but a confession and atonement.
Shi Qinghuan looked at him, "Let me ask you one last time, why did you perjure yourself back then?"
Song Mingjing's eyes were filled with sadness and his eyes were red.
"puff..."
Before he could answer, a mouthful of blood suddenly spurted out.
Excessive emotion caused his blood to surge, causing him to fall to the ground and fainted in an instant.
Shi Qinghuan froze on the spot. After a moment, he turned and walked towards the bookcase.
The dagger opened the brocade box. There was no mechanism and there were only many letters and files left inside.
Shi Qinghuan opened it and his eyes moved slightly.
What is recorded in it is that in addition to some evidence that Song Mingjing has found over the past ten years to prove the innocence of the Duke Protector, there are also letters in which he deliberately lied to Cheng Yangfeng.
It was also in these that she found the reason why Song Mingjing had perjured himself.
It was for the lives of the entire people who moved to the city.
Ten years ago, the city was hit by drought and floods, resulting in no harvest and frequent serious illnesses.
Disaster relief money and food supplies were delayed, and Song Mingjing only went to Beijing.
This is where it all starts.
When he passed the imperial examination, he had a good relationship with his senior brother, which was used as a bargaining chip by Cheng Yangfeng.
He threatened the people who moved to the city and used disaster relief money and food as bait. In this way, Song Mingjing was forced to compromise.
The moment Shi Qinghuan closed the brocade box, his whole body trembled.
The dagger in his hand was tightened and tightened, then loosened.
His red eyes were filled with confusion.
Finally, she opened the door and walked out.
The moment the figure slumped out, Bailiheng frowned.
He gave Zhang Yue a look and followed Shi Qinghuan quietly.
Shi Qinghuan left the Tongpan Mansion without saying a word.
It seemed like I was wandering aimlessly through the streets.
The excitement and prosperity enveloped her, and laughter echoed in her ears.
As she listened, she no longer felt joyful as before, but now she only felt a different kind of sadness and ridiculousness.
On the one hand, the city is prosperous and the people are harmonious.
On one side is the Duke Protector's Mansion, which is littered with dead bones and a handful of loess.
Shi Qinghuan felt that his heart was in a mess, and he couldn't sort it out.
She didn't know how long she had been gone.
All she knew was that from excitement to silence, cool breeze, and finally the cold moonlight, she also arrived at the city gate.
Looking at the high city wall, Shi Qinghuan stopped.
The moment she turned around, without saying a word, the figure who had been following her already stepped forward, put his arm around her waist, and took her flying up the city wall.
Just as the guard came forward, as soon as the Bailiheng token came out, the visitor was so frightened that he knelt down.
After saying a few words, they were the only two people left around.
Shi Qinghuan turned around and looked at the lights of thousands of houses in the city. The stars in his eyes were mixed with tears, which fell in the cold wind.
"You know everything, right? The secret you said."
It was because she trusted him that she decided to give Song Mingjing a chance to explain.
Bailiheng looked at her, his eyes filled with distress, "Yes, I know."
"Then why didn't you stop me or choose not to let me know?"
"Why should I stop you?"
"Song Mingjing is a good official known to everyone. He was forced to have no choice but to do what happened back then."
"So what? He still did the wrong thing. Moreover, I said that we should not lie to you. You should know everything and have the power to make all decisions."
Bailiheng said, looking at Shi Qinghuan seriously, "I also hesitated, but in the end, I still want everything to be decided by you, even if the reminder I just made was not for him, but for you, I understand In your heart, you are also afraid that you will regret it after being impulsive."
Bailiheng's words were very simple and straightforward.
Shi Qinghuan looked at him, with a hint of warmth in his cold heart.
He understands her and respects her, which is the best.
But what should she do?
Shi Qinghuan lowered his head and stood in the cool breeze, feeling only lonely and sad.
Bailiheng looked at her, his heart throbbing in pain, and finally, he couldn't restrain himself anymore.
The moment he took off his cloak and wrapped it around her, he reached out and took her into his arms.
His arms hugged her tightly, trying to dispel the coldness around her.
Shi Qinghuan was stunned, and then Bailiheng's gentle voice came.
"You are not alone, never have been."
"You can choose to believe in me. You have complete trust and can do whatever you want to do. Everything else is mine!"
Every word that fell in Shi Qinghuan's ears caused shock in his heart.
Support in the cold is the hottest thing.
The moment the tears fell, Shi Qinghuan shrank into Bailiheng's arms.
She wanted to rely on this heat, even if it was just for a moment.
