Zhao Zi hurried to Zhao Tan's room and saw Zhao Tan holding a wooden sword and crying silently. She recognized that the wooden sword was given to Zhao Tan by Xia Jingyao before going to the border. The wooden sword was made by Xia Jingyao himself, and Zhao Tan had always carefully treasured it.
"Brother Jing, is he really dead?" Zhao Zi walked up to Zhao Tan and asked cautiously.
"It's all my fault. It was me who harmed Jing Yao, it was me who harmed Jing Yao." Zhao Tan murmured to himself.
Zhao Zi slowly turned around and walked out step by step. There was no noise, no tears, and the whole person was terrifyingly calm. She came to the artificial lake in the mansion and jumped in without hesitation. Fortunately, Jin'er followed Zhao Zi all the time and was able to call for help in time and rescue Zhao Zi. Even so, Zhao Zi was unconscious. When they heard that Zhao Zi jumped into the lake, King Ning'an and Zhao Tan rushed over.
"You are really promising. You are seeking death and survival for a white-eyed wolf, and you have brought shame on me. Why did I raise you two, useless trash? From today on, you are all grounded in the palace by me. " Knowing the reason why Zhao Zi jumped into the lake, King Ning'an was furious and cursed Zhao Tan.
"Father, we were the ones who killed Jing Yao, and we were the ones who drove Xiao Zi to a dead end." Zhao Tan glared at King Ning'an.
"You bastard, it was the white-eyed wolf who broke the national law and was killed by the king. What does this have to do with me? You are the Marquis of Yong'an, but for a woman, you ignored the national law and killed the court official. Now, he has ended up with the stick. It's his own fault." King Ning'an slapped Zhao Tan hard on the face.
Zhao Tan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and looked at King Ning'an with hatred.
"Your Majesty, the young lady is fine. It's just that the lake is cold. The young lady has suffered from wind chill and needs to recover for a while." At this moment, the doctor came out of Zhao Zi's room and came to King Ning'an to report. King Ning'an waved his hand, and the doctor retreated. Zhao Tan took a quick step and rushed into Zhao Zi's room. Looking at the pale Zhao Zi, I felt heartbroken. King Ning'an stood outside the door for a moment, then turned and left.
He Wu settled in the housekeeper He, Lian'er and others, and rushed to the imperial capital without stopping. As soon as he arrived in the imperial capital, he heard the news that Xia Jingyao was killed with a stick. He Wu checked in many ways and had to accept this cruel fact. He tried his best to find out that Xia Jingyao's body was dumped in a mass grave. He Wu searched for three days and three nights, but could not find Xia Jingyao's body. He only found the clothes Xia Jingyao wore when he was tortured. He Wu took Xia Jingyao's clothes and left the imperial capital sadly.
Zhao Zi's cold was worse than expected. I slept in a daze for several days before I woke up. Zhao Tanyi stayed by Zhao Zi's side untiedly. When Zhao Zi was completely awake, Zhao Tan's heart dropped to the ground.
"Xiao Zi, you finally woke up. You scared your brother to death. Don't do this again." Zhao Tan said eagerly when he saw Zhao Zi wake up.
"Zi'er has made his brother worried. Zi'er will never be the same again. Seeing how haggard his brother is, he must have been taking care of Zi'er. Now that Zi'er is fine, brother should go back and rest." Zhao Zi saw Zhao Tan so haggard. , and also felt a little distressed.
"Xiao Zi, if you feel uncomfortable, just cry." Zhao Tan was a little worried when he saw that Zhao Zi didn't cry or make trouble.
"Zi'er is not feeling uncomfortable. Brother, please go back and rest quickly." Zhao Zi urged with a smile.
"Xiao Zi, you won't forget about Jing Yao, right?" Zhao Tan reached out and touched Zhao Zi's forehead.
"Zi'er has not forgotten. Brother Jing definitely doesn't want to see Zi'er cry. Brother Jing used to like seeing Zi'er smile the most. When Zi'er gets better, he will go to the temple and chant sutras for Brother Jing. I hope Brother Jing will... In the next life, I can be free and free from illness and disaster." Zhao Zi had a smile on his face, but his eyes were full of sadness.
"Xiao Zi, if you want to blame, blame your brother. It was your brother who drove Jing Yao to a dead end step by step." Zhao Tan felt very uncomfortable when he heard Zhao Zi's words.
"Zi'er knows that everything our brother has done is for Zi'er. Zi'er believes that Brother Jing will not blame us. Brother Jing has always regarded us as family members and has never changed. Zi'er believes that Brother Jing will not blame us. I don't want to see my brother blaming himself so much. Zi'er has been sleeping for so many days and has thought about many things in a daze. To love someone is not only to possess him, but also to make him happy. Brother, go and rest. , Zi'er is really fine. Zi'er will take brother Jing's share and live well. "Zhao Zi seemed to suddenly have a great enlightenment.
"Brother, let's go rest first and come to see you later." Hearing what Zhao Zi said, Zhao Tan felt relieved, got up and left Zhao Zi's room.
After Zhao Tan left, Zhao Zi closed her eyes again. She wanted to get better as soon as possible.
Zhao Tan returned to the room and instead of resting, he called a subordinate over.
"Where is Jing Yao buried?" Zhao Tan asked eagerly.
"Sir, the body of the Marquis was not found," the subordinate replied.
"I didn't find it. How could I not find it?" Zhao Tan asked angrily.
"According to the guards in the palace, the body of the Marquis was transported to the mass grave that day, but my subordinates searched the entire mass grave and could not find the body of the Marquis." The subordinate told Zhao Tan the truth.
"Go down." Zhao Tan said weakly. At this time, he felt even more sad. He didn't expect that even Xia Jingyao's body was not found. Perhaps this was his punishment, not even giving him the chance to visit Xia Jingyao's grave.
Time passed day by day, and soon it was the wedding date of Xia Jingyao and Zhao Zi. Before dawn, Zhao Zi got up early, took a shower and changed clothes, and then Jin'er helped her dress up. Looking at herself in the bronze mirror, Zhao Zi was very satisfied. She felt that today was her most beautiful day. After finishing dressing up, Zhao Zi put on the Phoenix Crown and Xia Phi, took Jin'er out of the palace, and walked step by step to Yong'an Houfu. It's just that at this time, the Yong'an Hou Mansion has been sealed off by the government. When he came to the front door of the mansion, Zhao Zi smiled as brightly as a flower, as if Xia Jingyao was by his side.
"Worship heaven and earth."
"Two bows to Gaotang."
"Husband and wife bow to each other."
"It's done."
Zhao Zi listened to the voice in his head and saluted alone in front of the house. More and more people came to watch the excitement, and the entire street was surrounded by water. At this time, heavy snow began to fall in the sky, as if to celebrate Zhao Zi. Zhao Tan heard the news and hurried over. Looking at Zhao Zi standing alone in front of the house, she shed tears of distress.
"Brother Jing, Zi'er finally married you. In this life, let Zi'er be willful for once, because Zi'er is really happy to marry Brother Jing. Brother Jing, Zi'er loves you and has never regretted it. But Zi'er can't continue to love you. After today, Zi'er will forget Brother Jing. Brother Jing won't blame Zi'er. If there is an afterlife, Zi'er hopes that she and Brother Jing can be brothers and sisters and can always be family members. Brother Jing, goodbye." After saluting, Zhao Zi knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times, then stood up and left without looking back. The onlookers consciously made way for Zhao Zi to leave.
Wearing a bright red wedding dress, she walked alone in the heavy snow. The tears fell silently, dripped on the snow, and were covered with snowflakes.
