"Shao Shang, I can see that you have indeed made progress, but you pay some attention to appearances and ignore the real things. In the final analysis, martial arts are killing skills. Fighting against others is often a matter of one move. Deliberately creating false moves, only It will put you at a disadvantage, leading to a weak step and a weak step after step, and defeat is doomed."
Cheng Shaoshang suddenly understood, bowed and said: "Young Master has learned a lesson."
"Okay, it's good to make progress. No matter who first gets involved in martial arts, they will make mistakes. Just correct them in time." Ying Zhu said with a smile.
“Less business, less business.”
The courtyard door opened from the outside, and Wan Qiqiu strolled in with cheerful steps.
"What's wrong, Sister Qiqi?"
"There's something, uh..." Wan Qiqi suddenly became a little embarrassed when she saw Ying Zhu standing next to Cheng Shaoshang.
Seeing her like this, Cheng Shaoshang smiled and walked over, took her hand and said, "Sister Qiqi, I would like to formally introduce you to each other."
"This is my sworn brother, the Fourth Young Master of Great Qin, Ying Zhu. Haven't you always wanted to know who he is? Today I told you, but you must keep it a secret and not leak it."
"Brother, this is Wan Qiqi. Uncle Wan and my father are sworn brothers. Sister Qiqi and I also get along very well. Also, sister Qiqi is also a girl who has been on the battlefield."
Ying Zhu smiled and raised his hands in greeting: "It seems this is not the first time we have met, Miss Wan."
"The last time was at Prince Ruyang's Mansion. At that time, I was very curious as to why General Ling asked Princess Ruyang to be careful about her words. Now I finally understand." Wan Qiqi said with a smile.
"By the way, Sister Qiqi, what were you going to do just now?" Cheng Shaoshang asked.
"Didn't I come to tell you about what General Ling did recently? The results came out today. When my father came home to tell my eldest mother next morning, I overheard some of it."
"It probably means that General Ling did nothing wrong. Now His Majesty has ordered the third prince to lead people to find General Ling who fell off the cliff."
Cheng Shaoshang said "Oh", very calmly.
Wan Qiqi asked in confusion: "Aren't you surprised at such a big thing?"
"Sister Qi Qi, to be honest, I already know everything about this matter. This is the reason why my brother came to our court. He was the one who cleared Ling Buyi's name." Cheng Shaoshang said.
"ah!"
"Okay, Sister Qiqi, please put it away. Your jaw will almost drop to the ground in shock." Cheng Shaoshang joked.
"Dong, dong dong."
There was a knock on the door, and Xiao Yuanyi's adopted sister Qing Yuan said respectfully: "Your Highness, General He Yong has come to the house with his wife and children. He wants to see you. The master of the house asked me to ask what you mean."
"He Yong? Or a general? I don't remember knowing this person." Ying Zhu muttered as he tried to remember.
"Brother, General He Yong is the general who was saved by you alone in a bloody battle against the rebels when you and Ling Buyi put down King Yong's rebellion."
"Oh, it's him." Only then did Ying Zhu remember.
Wan Qiqi rubbed her fingers on the side and said, "I heard from my father that General He Yong has always wanted to see you again since he was rescued that day."
"Well, let's meet him. He is also a respectable senior in the military." Ying Zhu said.
After saying this, Cheng Shaoshang led Ying Zhu and Wan Qiqi towards the central hall.
The middle hall of Cheng Mansion.
As soon as Ying Zhu walked in, a strong figure ran over quickly, bowed respectfully and said: "My benefactor! I finally see you."
"What are you doing? General, get up quickly." Ying Zhu stretched out his hand to hold He Yong's arm and helped him up.
"My benefactor, I will always remember He Yong's life-saving grace. After I left the court, I rushed home immediately and brought my wife and children with me to express my gratitude to you. If my benefactor needs anything in the future, the whole He family will be responsible for it." Try your best." He Yong promised, patting his chest.
Ying Zhu waved his hand and said: "General He is interested, but... I didn't save you for any purpose. If you really want to repay your kindness, it's not me who should repay your kindness. It should be Uncle Wen, your Majesty. If you have been to your Majesty these years, Without my uncle's dedicated efforts and hands-on approach to everything, the Wen Dynasty would not have survived today, and neither would you important ministers."
"I'm not being alarmist. If you don't know, it doesn't mean that I don't know either. Uncle Wen is very hard and very tired. He has to compete with the emperors of the Eight Dynasties except Da Qin almost every day. The hardships are day after day... ....”
"Follow your responsibilities, do what you should do, and help others. To this day, I still remember my uncle's words when I was young. It is not my ambition, but I hope the world will be peaceful."
Ying Zhu's words caused everyone in the He family, Cheng family, and Wan Qiqi to turn around and bow deeply towards the palace.
"My benefactor, I heard that the fourth lady of the Cheng family is my benefactor's sworn sister. My daughter has been disrespectful in the past. I hope my benefactor and Mrs. Cheng will be more considerate."
Ying Zhu turned his head and looked at Cheng Shaoshang. Cheng Shaoshang walked to He Zhaojun, suddenly held He Zhaojun's hand, and said calmly: "General He, it's just a joke between us little girls. General, don't think too much. Right?" ? Sister Zhaojun."
He Zhaojun was stunned for a moment, then nodded with deep feeling: "Yes."
Everyone in the He family said goodbye. Not long after, someone from the palace conveyed news to Ying Zhu.
Ling Buyi had been rescued from the cliff safely, but the Zuo family's disciples suddenly attacked. Fortunately, the third prince was alert and quickly crushed them the moment they broke out.
Afterwards, it was verified that the Zuo family had already surrendered to the remnants of the old dynasty. Emperor Wen ordered a thorough investigation of all officials. A special team traveled around the country and conducted thorough investigations for three days, killing more than a hundred officials, large and small.
These people are not only the remnants of the old dynasty, but also thousands of enemy spies.
After the killing, the Wen Dynasty was silent for three more days. When Ling Buyi woke up, Emperor Wen's anger gradually subsided.
In the main hall of the Wen Dynasty, all the important ministers who were still alive gathered here.
"Ah Zhen, tell me, what happened in Gucheng back then?" Emperor Wen looked at Ling Buyi who was lying on the bed and said.
"I still remember the day when the lonely city was destroyed, it was when the apricot trees were bearing fruit. I have been active since I was a child, but Ah Li was weak and loved to eat apricots, so he asked me to pick them for him."
"When I came down from the tree after picking the fruits, my clothes were torn by tree branches. Because I was afraid of being punished by my mother, Ahri asked me to exchange clothes with him, and then we went back to our parents. I went quietly. My father's military tent, I wanted to see if my father could tell us apart at a glance after we changed our clothes and looked very similar."
"But when I arrived, my father was not there. I wanted to forget it, but my father's voice and Ling Yi came from outside the tent, so I hid behind the screen and planned to come out after Ling Yi left."
"But who would have known that I happened to see this scene. Ling Yi wanted to persuade my father to join the ruthless emperor back then, but my father only said that he was thinking of his relatives. He pretended not to have heard the words. If he said more , I will kill you without mercy."
"After saying these words, Ling Yi suddenly rose up, attacked me from behind, and stabbed my father's body with a knife."
