Speaking of Ling Yun, however, he heard that Yuan Ping died in the line of duty while searching for Princess Huanyu and was ambushed by a sky owl. He could hardly accept this cruel reality for a while.
"What? Yuan Ping is dead? This is impossible, impossible!..." He couldn't help but burst into tears.
Xu Zhi said hoarsely: "Commander Ling, please express my condolences and stop by."
But how can Ling Yun save his grief? How could one not be devastated?
He couldn't help but think of the friendship he had with Yuan Ping in the past; he recalled the quarrel with Yuan Ping a few days ago over Ying Chuanlin's departure, and he had not yet been able to resolve these conflicts with him or get back on good terms with him.
Thinking that the misunderstandings between him and himself could no longer be eliminated, and would become eternal regrets and lifelong pain deep in his heart...
Thinking of these, his thoughts had been messily tangled into an endless web, which was tightly tightening and tightened around his bleeding heart, making him unable to breathe in pain.
Lu Wenzheng, Xu Zhi, Yang Zhen and others were also sympathized with and infected by his grief. Thinking of the past, they originally wanted to give him a few words of advice, but before they could speak, they broke down in tears...
But they are all rational after all. Because they are all very aware of the situation at this time, and they know that just being immersed in grief and unable to extricate themselves will not only be useless, but will also delay many important things.
So they finally stopped crying, forced themselves to transition from grief to the reality in front of them, calmed down their minds, and talked together about how Yuan Ping, Dong Wu and others encountered Tian Xiao.
Ling Yun suddenly thought deeply and frowned slightly.
Lu Wenzheng noticed the change in Ling Yun's expression and asked, "What is Commander Ling's opinion on this matter?"
Ling Yun said: "It is not easy to find Taoist Sister Kongse; but when I mentioned Tian Xiao, I remembered two people. We may be able to find some clues from them."
"who?"
Ling Yun bit his lip and said word by word: "He Chenglin and Yu Qing are married!"
When mentioning Yu Qingcheng, Ling Yun subconsciously avoided her true identity.
For one thing, although he already knew that Yu Qingcheng was Tianxiao's deputy head coach Nanchun, this was only a secret between him and Lian Nanchun, and there was no other evidence to confirm this.
In addition, when he mentioned Lian Nanchun, he couldn't help but think of the unbearable past events that had happened between him and her, and he felt upset; unknowingly, deep down in his heart, he had already put some things that he didn't want to look back on. The sensitive details of touch are consciously avoided.
What exactly is the reason for this, even he himself can't explain...
The book returns to its true story. However, Lu Wenzheng couldn't help but nodded approvingly after hearing Ling Yun's words; but he frowned and said: "Nowadays, murderous intent is everywhere and the form is unpredictable. If we go to the Marquis's Mansion to find out the news, I'm afraid it will be very risky."
Yang Zhen took the words and said: "How can you catch tiger cubs if you don't enter the tiger's den? What's this about Chenglin? I've known for a long time that he's coming from the wrong ways. I'll let my subordinates go to the Marquis's Mansion tonight so that I can get a feel for his background!"
Lu Wenzheng said: "He Chenglin's identity is confusing and his behavior is unpredictable. Colonel Yang must be careful when he goes here."
Yang Zhen nodded and said: "I understand!"
After everyone dispersed, Ling Yun discussed privately with Lu Wenzheng that he should go to Yu Qingcheng's silk and satin shop to find out what was going on. He might be able to find some valuable clues.
Lu Wenzheng nodded and said: "Okay!"
Xu Zhi deliberately teased him, "Wouldn't it be nice for Commander Ling to take this opportunity to meet his old lover?"
Ling Yun felt sad when the painful spot was touched. His face darkened and he said, "How come Mr. Xu is still making fun of me now?"
Xu Zhi realized that he had made a mistake and quickly stopped.
Ling Yun returned to the room, while changing his clothes, thinking about all the pain and suffering he had experienced in prison these days, he felt heartbroken.
He thought to himself: Ling Yun, if you can't find the princess this time, if you can't redress your grievances, or even implicate Mr. Lu for this, you will be in vain!
Suddenly I heard footsteps outside the door, followed by Mrs. Ruan's trembling voice: "Zhichao, you...are back!"
Hearing his mother's voice, Ling Yun couldn't help but feel sad. He quickly put on his clothes, gathered his mood, and walked out...
After Ling Yun comforted his mother, he hurried out of the house and rushed to the silk and satin shop, thinking about what he would say after meeting Lian Nanchun along the way.
Unknowingly, he thought of the past grudges and hatreds again. Under the sentiment, he sneered again and thought: "The past is over, Ling Yun, you and her are over, what do you still think about these things now?"
The silk shop was deserted, perhaps because it was the off-season and there were few customers.
Sun Xiaowen was sitting listlessly behind the counter, feeling sleepy. He didn't know when the customer would arrive. He didn't bother to raise his head, but said feebly: "What do you want to buy?"
"I'm looking for someone." The person said coldly.
Sun Xiaowen said impatiently: "Who are you looking for?..."
"Boss Jade!"
Sun Xiaowen was startled, and when he raised his head and saw that the person who came was Ling Yun, his mind suddenly jumped and he immediately woke up. He stood up and said in panic: "It turns out...it's Commander Ling, you...how did you..."
Ling Yun said coldly: "Why did I come out, right?"
Sun Xiaowen hurriedly said: "No, no, no! I mean Commander Ling is here for..."
Ling Yun said expressionlessly: "As I said just now, I want to find your Boss Yu!"
Sun Xiaowen calmed down and said, "Our boss Yu went out to purchase goods early this morning."
Ling Yun said sarcastically: "Why does she go out to buy goods every time I come here? Does your boss Yu like to go out specifically when I come to see her?"
Sun Xiaowen couldn't help but have a dark look on his face, and hurriedly explained: "Commander Ling, I really didn't lie to you this time! Boss Yu is indeed not in the silk shop now. If you don't believe it, you can go and search."
Ling Yun glanced at him coldly and said, "Then when will she come back?"
Sun Xiaowen said: "I'll probably be back before dinner today!"
Ling Yun said: "Okay, I'll wait for her in the tea room."
Sun Xiaowen said: "This...it's just after noon now, and it will take a long time for Boss Yu to come back. If Commander Ling has something urgent, why not go and do your work first -"
Ling Yun said: "No, I have something very important and I must see her. Now I don't have anything important to do. I have the patience to wait here slowly for her to come back."
Sun Xiaowen said with a sad smile: "Commander He Laoling is waiting here. In my humble opinion, why don't you go back to your house to rest first? When Boss Yu comes back, just ask her to pay her a visit in the house."
Ling Yun sneered and said: "Boss Jade is a noble man, if I can work for him to come to our house, I will be really flattered!"
Sun Xiaowen heard the other party's tone full of ridicule and couldn't help but said awkwardly: "Ling Tong laughed."
Ling Yun ignored him and went into the tea room. Sun Xiaowen had no choice but to follow in and ordered the waiter to bring tea and water.
Seeing Sun Xiaowen's sad face, Ling Yun teased, "Does Shopkeeper Sun not welcome me?"
Sun Xiaowen hurriedly apologized and said with a smile: "Where is it!" and went out dejectedly.
Ling Yun sneered in his heart: "The more you want me to leave, the more I won't leave. I want to see what's going on in your silk and satin shop!"
Ling Yun drank tea tastelessly while watching the situation outside through the bamboo curtain, waiting for Yu Qingcheng to come back.
Seeing the sun moving westward little by little, Ling Yun felt a little tired, so he rested his head on his hands and closed his eyes to rest. Unconsciously, I felt sleepy and took a nap. When I opened my eyes again, the sun was setting and it was already twilight.
At this time, the bamboo curtain was lifted, and a handsome young man in rich clothes and crown came in.
The young master looked around, looking for an empty seat. When he caught a glimpse of Ling Yun, he walked over.
The person who came was none other than He Chengqi, the second son of He Mansion. When Ling Yun saw it was him, he quickly stood up to greet him.
After the two sat down, He Chengqi hesitated and said: "If Commander Ling is not already... so what..."
Ling Yun laughed self-deprecatingly and said, "Master He, do you want to ask: Didn't I commit a crime and go to jail? How did I get out, right?"
He Chengqi was stunned for a moment, then smiled in embarrassment.
Ling Yun felt a throbbing pain in his heart. He sighed softly and said nothing, but lowered his head sadly.
There was an unspeakable silence. The two of them sat facing each other in silence, and the atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.
In order to break the embarrassing situation in front of him, Ling Yun coughed slightly and changed the subject: "How is it? Mr. He has been recuperating at home for many days, and his injuries are now healed?"
He Chengqi said: "If you hadn't mentioned this, I would have forgotten to find you - it's all your fault. You forcibly sent me back to the house that day, which caused me to be scolded by my father. I still haven't spoken to him until now." Woolen cloth!"
Ling Yun smiled bitterly and said: "Hey, this is called thankless. I saved your life, but you are not grateful to me. Instead, you blame me! Alas, the fortune teller is right, I really am. Luck is bad, life is not good at all!”
He Chengqi sighed: "Forget it, your life is not good, it's me who is really bad! This afternoon I had some trouble with the boss again. If someone hadn't gone to him, I would have continued to argue with him. Go down so that I can vent the resentment in my heart!"
Ling Yun asked curiously: "Boss? Who is the boss?"
He Chengqi snorted and said: "Who else could it be? Of course it would be my good big brother He Chenglin!"
Mentioning He Chenglin, Ling Yun thought of what happened in Lingshan a few days ago, and couldn't help but feel a twinge in his heart.
Just listen to He Chengqi say again: "My aunt is also facing him, and my father only obeys my aunt's orders. Everyone holds him in the palm of their hands and flatters him... Alas! My fate is the only one who is not good!" "
Ling Yun thought to himself: The aunt he was talking about seemed to be Princess Changqing. Hearing He Chengqi's grumbling words showed that he was not getting along with his family.
He suddenly turned his eyes and said, "You said there are still people who flatter Young Master He. Who are they?"
He Chengqi said: "There are everyone, including people from your house."
Ling Yun was startled: "It's from our house? Isn't it?"
He Chengqi said: "Why, you still don't believe it? I really won't lie to you! The person who came to see my elder brother this afternoon is from your house. I didn't bother to pay attention to him, so I went out on my own."
Ling Yun said with interest: "Oh, who is it?"
He Chengqi said: "I don't know him. I only heard what the family members said about 'Dong Shiwei'..."
Ling Yun frowned and thought: Guard Dong? Could it be Dong Wu? Wasn't he seriously injured and bedridden? Why did he go to He Chenglin again?
His mind was flashing like lightning, and suddenly his heart trembled, and an idea came to his mind.
Ling Yun thought about it and said to He Chengqi: "Second Young Master, please drink tea here slowly. I have something else to do, so I won't accompany you!"
With that said, he didn't allow He Chengqi to ask any more questions, and hurriedly got up and left the tea room.
Sun Xiaowen said: "Hey, Commander Ling, are you leaving right now? Don't wait until Boss Yu comes back?"
Ling Yun threw him a piece of silver and said, "It's getting late. Come and see me tomorrow!"
After that, he walked out of the silk and satin shop's gate and rushed towards the Shangshu's Mansion of the Ministry of Justice.
Ling Yun hurried back to the house and went straight to the study to find Lu Wenzheng.
When he saw Lu Wenzheng, he backed away. He didn't have time to say anything, so he asked straight to the point: "My lord, is Dong Wu always in the house today?"
Lu Wenzheng saw Ling Yun suddenly rushing in, without even a warm-up, and such a question suddenly popped up, and he couldn't help but wonder: "What's wrong, Commander Ling, has something happened again?"
Ling Yun said anxiously: "The matter is urgent now. It's too late to say anything. Please answer my question first!"
Xu Zhi said from the side: "Servant Dong's injury is getting better. I took a few guards out of the house this afternoon to find out the whereabouts of the princess. I just came back. Why, is there anything wrong?"
Ling Yun didn't answer, but asked nervously: "What about Yang Zhen? Have you ever been to the Marquis' Mansion now?"
Lu Wenzheng said: "He just left for a while. Commander Ling, what happened?"
Ling Yun's expression suddenly changed, and he couldn't help shouting "Oops!" He didn't even have time to say hello, so he turned out and ran outside in a hurry.
This made Lu Wenzheng and Xu Zhi look at each other in confusion for a moment.
