Liu Yunqing slept all day. When he woke up, it was completely dark. Liu Yunqing opened his eyes and saw Xia Jingyao sitting beside the bed.
"Wake up, get up and have some food." Seeing Liu Yunqing awake, Xia Jingyao helped her up.
"Where's my dad?" Liu Yunqing grabbed Xia Jingyao's arm and asked anxiously.
"In the front hall..." Before Xia Jingyao finished speaking, Liu Yunqing got out of bed and ran away without even wearing shoes. Xia Jingyao picked up the shoes beside the bed and chased after him.
At this time, the front hall has been decorated as a mourning hall. The hall is covered with white silk and a dark coffin is placed in the hall. Liu Yunqing stood in front of the door, tears streaming down her face. Liu Yunqing slowly walked into the hall step by step and came to the coffin. Looking at Liu Wanshan lying quietly inside, his heart was as sharp as a knife. Liu Yunqing reached out and touched Liu Wanshan's face, feeling bitingly cold. Liu Yunqing's movements were very gentle, as if he was afraid of waking up Liu Wanshan, and his tears fell on Liu Wanshan's body drop by drop. Xia Jingyao stood behind Liu Yunqing and looked at her quietly.
The news that the Yong'an Marquis Mansion was handling Liu Wanshan's funeral arrangements soon spread throughout the city. In the next two days, almost all the prominent people in Fuchang County came to pay homage, even Xiao Cheng came. Liu Yunqing stayed in the mourning hall almost all the time without eating a single meal. Xia Jingyao ordered people to choose a geomantic treasure place outside the city. On the day of the funeral, there was a great pomp and ceremony. When Liu Wanshan was alive, there was no such pomp and circumstance. Now that he has passed away, he can be regarded as a glorious person.
After Liu Wanshan's funeral affairs were settled, Liu Yunqing slept for a day and a night, and Xia Jingyao stayed by her bed for a day and a night.
"Xia Jingyao, I'm hungry." After Liu Yunqing woke up, he sat up and said to Xia Jingyao who was sitting beside the bed.
"Okay, I'll let Lian'er go get the food." Xia Jingyao took Liu Yunqing's coat and put it on her. Lian'er, who was beside her, quickly ran outside. Liu Yunqing has not eaten or drank these days, and Lian'er is worried. Hearing that Liu Yunqing wanted to eat, he finally felt relieved.
"Xia Jingyao, thank you." Liu Yunqing looked at Xia Jingyao and thanked him sincerely.
"It's all over. I will take care of everything from now on." Xia Jingyao comforted her softly.
"Yeah." Liu Yunqing nodded.
Xia Jingyao watched Liu Yunqing finish his meal before returning to Jingyuan. After Xia Jingyao returned to Jingyuan, Liu Yunqing took Lian'er and Haitang out of the Hou Mansion.
"Madam, you are here." As soon as they entered the cloth shop, shopkeeper Li greeted them.
"Shopkeeper Li, please help me send an invitation to Mr. Jiang from Dongsheng Buzhuang, and invite him to get together at Huixiang Tower at noon tomorrow." Liu Yunqing said to shopkeeper Li.
"Yes, madam, the villain will definitely be delivered." Shopkeeper Li assured.
The next day, Liu Yunqing and the others arrived at Huixiang Tower in advance. As soon as they sat down, Jiang Heng also arrived.
"I've met Madam." Jiang Heng came to Liu Yunqing and saluted.
"Mr. Jiang, please sit down." Liu Yunqing stood up and bowed in return.
"I wonder why my wife called me here?" Jiang Heng asked doubtfully after sitting down.
"Last time Mr. Jiang saved the siege, I never had time to thank him. I have free time today, so I specially invited Mr. Jiang to a meal to express my gratitude." After Liu Yunqing finished speaking, he asked the waiter to serve the food.
"Madam, I'm afraid it's not just a simple expression of gratitude. Madam, just say it directly." Jiang Heng didn't believe that Liu Yunqing was just saying thank you.
"Young Master Jiang is indeed very smart, so Yun Qing said it directly. I think Young Master Jiang already knows about the Liu family's affairs. Yun Qing wants to ask Young Master Jiang to help investigate the whole story of the Liu family's affairs. Yun Qing knows that this is a bit difficult. , if Mr. Jiang feels embarrassed, just pretend that Yun Qing didn't say anything." Liu Yunqing stated his intention.
"With the power of the Marquis Mansion, it shouldn't be difficult to investigate this matter. I wonder why Madam would choose to stay far away instead of the near?" Jiang Heng asked curiously.
"This is Yunqing's own business, and he doesn't want to involve the Hou Mansion. If Mr. Jiang has concerns, forget it." Liu Yunqing didn't want to trouble Xia Jingyao. After much thought, it was Jiang Heng. Although he had only met him once, Liu Yunqing felt that Jiang Heng had a good character and was a trustworthy person. However, now it seems that it is a bit reckless,
"Now that Madam has spoken, I will definitely do my best. Within three days, I will give Madam a satisfactory answer." After hearing Liu Yunqing's explanation, Jiang Heng decided to help.
"Yunqing offered tea instead of wine to honor Mr. Jiang. In the future, if Mr. Jiang has something to do, he can come to Yunqing, and Yunqing will definitely do his best." Liu Yunqing picked up the teacup in front of him and said gratefully.
After talking about the business, the atmosphere became relaxed. Jiang Heng told interesting stories from all over the world, and Liu Yunqing listened with gusto. She liked hearing these stories the most.
"Miss, why don't you let the Marquis help? The Marquis is definitely willing to help the Miss." Back at Qingyun Court, Lian'er asked doubtfully.
"The Marquis has done enough for me. This is the Liu family's business, so I won't bother the Marquis. Haitang, don't tell the Marquis either." Liu Yunqing said to Haitang.
"Yes, madam." Haitang replied seriously.
Two days later, Liu Yunqing received a message from Jiang Heng, asking her to meet at Huixianglou in an hour. Liu Yunqing received the message, changed her clothes, and took Lian'er and Haitang out of the house. After waiting for more than half an hour at Huixiang Tower, Jiang Heng came.
"Madam, you've been waiting for a long time." Jiang Heng stepped forward and saluted.
"Master Jiang has found out clearly." Liu Yunqing asked quickly.
"It has been found out that the reason why Xiao Cheng allowed Xiao Ming to hire someone from the Liu family was to seize the Liu family's property. This time, because of Liu Yunfei's incident, Xiao Cheng finally found an excuse. Xiao Cheng asked the head of the Liu family to hand over all the property , and then left Fuchang County with the Liu family. Only then did the Liu family leader clearly see Xiao Cheng’s sinister intentions. It is estimated that the Liu family leader felt that he was ashamed of the Liu family, so he chose to hang himself. It can be confirmed that the Liu family leader hanged himself. ." Jiang Heng told everything he knew.
"So, it was Xiao Cheng who forced my father to death." Liu Yunqing's eyes were red and full of anger. She had already made some guesses, but Liu Yunqing still couldn't accept the definite answer.
"You can say that. Madam, the Xiao family has been operating in Fuchang County for many years, and its influence is deeply intertwined. It has long been the uncrowned king of Fuchang County. If Madam has any ideas, it is best to discuss them with the Marquis. Just rely on your own words, not only If you can't get revenge, you may get involved in it." Jiang Heng reminded kindly, knowing that Liu Yunqing would never give up.
"Thank you, Mr. Jiang. Yunqing will take your leave first." Liu Yunqing stood up and left back to Xianglou.
Xiao Cheng forced Liu Wanshan to death, and Liu Yunqing couldn't just pretend it never happened. Although the status of Marquis Yong'an is higher than that of the county guard, the Xiao family's strength is more deeply rooted in Fuchang County. Xia Jingyao said that the two previous assassinations were probably people sent by Xiao Cheng. Liu Yunqing didn't want Xia Jingyao to be hurt again because of his own affairs. Liu Yunqing decided to take revenge on his own.
Back at the Hou Mansion, Liu Yunqing thought over and over again and decided that if he wanted to take revenge on his own, he could only commit an assassination. And Xiao Cheng was accompanied by guards when he went out. It would be difficult to assassinate him, not to mention that she didn't know martial arts. After thinking about it, Liu Yunqing thought of someone: Xiao Ming.
