And Wu Cuicui saw how her dear brother treated her with such care. After the dramatic changes in the Wu family, he transformed from a gentle and talented man to a rough middle-aged man in a short period of time. How could he not feel sad in his heart!
At dawn the next day, there was chaos in the backyard.
Wu Cuicui forced herself to cheer up, stood up and walked out of the mourning hall, frowning and said: "What happened? It's so noisy!"
The maid looked at her in fear and said in a trembling voice: "Second Madam..."
Before Wu Cuicui could say anything, Wu Erlang rushed out: "What's wrong with Wen Niang?!"
The maid timidly said: "The second lady hanged herself..."
Wu Erlang was speechless as if he had received a heavy hammer. After regaining consciousness, he galloped away.
Wu Cuicui stood in front of her mother's mourning hall, frowning, squatting down in pain and covering her head.
What the hell is going on!
…
Qin is indeed dead.
In the middle of the night when no one was around, she took off her belt and hung herself in the room.
Everyone said that she committed suicide out of fear of crime.
Everyone says so.
Finally, Wu Erlang also fell into a trance: "Maybe, this is really the case..."
The Ninth Princess recited "Amitabha" several times, and after leaving the door, she said: "There have been so many funerals in my family recently, so it's probably not going well. I'd better take my children to find a temple to stay for a while. .”
But at this time, who would care where she goes.
When she learned the bad news of Mrs. Wu's death, Wu Cuicui only felt pain. After learning the news of Mrs. Qin's death, her inner reaction was shock and numbness.
Can we continue to pursue it?
Wu Cuicui actually hesitated.
But one thing she knew very well, no matter whether she continued to pursue the case or not, she, the Wu family, and her second brother, who was of the same mother, would probably never be able to go back to the past.
She is no longer the young and innocent little girl, and he is no longer the boy.
Time changes people beyond recognition.
…
Wu Cuicui didn't know how she survived that period.
It was like having a nightmare. I only remembered that I was greatly frightened and suffered a lot of grief. When I woke up suddenly, I realized that time had changed and a long time had passed.
When the Supreme Emperor heard about the Wu family's misfortune, he specially sent Wu Cuicui to the palace. He half-reclined on the imperial concubine chair under the sun and said to her: "Those who have gone have gone, but those who are still alive have to continue to move forward."
"I heard that the emperor intends to launch an army against the King of Wei. Don't you want to know who his chosen commander is?"
The Supreme Emperor will never act without aim.
Wu Cuicui reacted instantly: "Is it Li Qiao?!"
The Supreme Emperor laughed and said, "If it wasn't him, who else could it be?"
Wu Cuicui thought in confusion: "There must be a reason for launching troops, right? Now that the rebels have not been cleared, they have rashly launched troops against the vassal. This is really——"
A cold look flashed in the eyes of the Supreme Emperor: "What other reason can there be? I am the brother of the King of Wei. I am old and ill, so how about summoning the King of Wei to come?"
Wu Cuicui was angry in her heart: "The Emperor is really..."
After returning home, he complained to Li Qiao about the matter: "In the face of a powerful enemy, the emperor only has these petty things in his heart. It's really disappointing!"
Li Qiao sat upright on the official hat chair, resting his forehead on his hands, his knuckles touching his chin: "I don't think the emperor is a person who would make such a stupid move."
He closed his eyes and thought for a long time. Wu Cuicui stood to one side, not disturbing, just looking at him intently.
Li Qiao's eye sockets are deeper than ordinary people's, and his brow bones are high, making him look more handsome, and his eyelashes are also long...
The candle next to her suddenly exploded, and she suddenly came back to her senses. While her mind came back, her eyelids drooped slightly.
Li Qiao also opened his eyes at this time: "Cui Cui, my expedition this time is not as simple as it seems. I will leave a group of troops for you, just in case."
Wu Cuicui didn't expect that he could trust her so much. She felt shocked, warm, and a little uneasy: "I'm afraid that I won't do well..."
Li Qiao patted the back of her hand comfortingly: "Aren't you doing a good job recently? Don't underestimate yourself."
Wu Cuicui raised the corners of her lips involuntarily, but something that happened before when the Emperor was in the palace suddenly flashed through her mind. She had always regarded the seal handed to her by the Supreme Emperor as a talisman at the bottom of the box. No one has told anyone, but now...
She and Li Qiao are already a close couple.
When Wu Cuicui thought of this, she went to Li Qiao and lowered her voice: "If the Emperor really has some extra plans, the Supreme Emperor will probably be on our side."
She hesitated for a moment, but still didn't dare to say anything about the jade talisman in her hand.
She was afraid of letting Li Qiao know that she was not of the same mind as him in the past.
She was even more afraid of letting him know that she chose to marry him in the first place because he would be in the 95th position in the future.
Just a thought.
So in the end, Wu Cuicui just told him: "Perhaps, the Supreme Emperor will send a team of people to help you..."
…
After summer comes, the weather becomes hotter and hotter.
However, if you live in the mountains and forests, even if you enjoy the clear water of the stream, the heat at the bottom of the mountain will not affect too many people here.
It was a quiet night. Princess Ninth had dinner in the pavilion and listened to a piece of music. After returning to her room to wash herself, she ordered her servants to light the lamp and went to the back room of the monastery to visit the two children as before. .
Her eldest son is now eight years old. He used to be a bit naughty, and the ninth princess always felt a headache. After the Wu family's sudden changes, the child became quiet, and the mother felt really distressed when she saw this.
My younger daughter always likes to kick the quilt when she sleeps...
It is true that only by raising children can you know the kindness of your parents.
After walking through the familiar bluestone road and crossing the bamboo forest in front of the monk's room, the maids and servants were guarding outside. The Ninth Princess walked in quietly, only to see a tall, strange figure suddenly appear in the room!
She was startled, and when she was about to utter a exclamation, she stopped suddenly.
Because the person who came was holding a bright dagger, which was placed on the neck of her sleeping son.
If it were an ordinary child, being held up with a dagger to his neck, he would probably have woken up and started crying, but her son had no reaction at all...
The Ninth Princess was extremely anxious, but she did not dare to speak loudly, so she could only endure her anxiety and whispered: "I will give you whatever you want, but don't hurt my child!"
Then he asked: "What's wrong with him?!"
The person who came did not answer, but said: "Send the people outside away."
The room was dark, and it was difficult for the Ninth Princess to distinguish the human form in front of her. However, when he made a sound, she heard clearly: "Second uncle? How could you--"
Wu Erlang's voice remained calm: "If you say one more word, I will kill him immediately!"
The Ninth Princess vaguely realized his intention, and therefore fell into a fierce struggle.
Wu Erlang’s character…
She boldly took a gamble: "Second uncle, if you have anything, come to me...ah!"
Wu Erlang didn't even wait for her to finish speaking before he stabbed the child in the ribs!
In the dark room, the Ninth Princess saw her son's snow-white tunic dyed with another, deeper dark color.
Hot tears burst into her eyes in an instant, and she immediately gave the order in cooperation and raised her voice: "I will sleep here with them tonight. You all can leave!"
The same thing had happened before, and because they were in a temple, there were not so many rules. The attendants did not hesitate, excused themselves, and went to wait outside the courtyard.
The Ninth Princess shed tears and said, "Second uncle, you are so cruel!"
Wu Erlang didn't answer, and only asked her coldly: "Did you do it?"
Ninth Princess said: "What?"
Wu Erlang stabbed the child in the right rib with another knife: "My mother's death, and Wen Niang's death! Li Jingchuan, this is the last time I will tolerate you. If you dare to pretend to be confused with me again, I will kill you next time." Kill him! If you don’t believe it, just give it a try!”
The Ninth Princess was speechless. After a long time, she said bitterly: "That child is also the flesh and blood of the Wu family. Your biological nephew. If you kill him, how can you live up to your eldest brother and parents?!"
Wu Erlang said: "Then I will kill him first, and then I will die to apologize to them!"
"Say!" He shouted angrily: "Did you do it?!"
Chapter 130
It was mid-month at that time, with the full moon hanging high in the sky. In the mountains and forests, the tile roofs of the temples were soaked in a cold and desolate silvery white.
The Ninth Princess' thoughts changed rapidly and she was in a dilemma. Sweat was already visible on her forehead.
If I don't tell him, I'm afraid I won't be able to save the child's life, but if I tell him...
However, Wu Erlang knew the principle of striking while the iron is hot, and did not give her too much chance to hesitate. He sent the dagger forward in his hand and coldly snorted: "I'll count to three. Whether you say it or not, It’s all up to you!”
"three two……"
"it's me!"
The Ninth Princess loved her son deeply, and finally revealed the truth. Her body trembled involuntarily, and she said again in a trembling voice: "Yes, I did it..."
The strength that had been supporting her seemed to be withdrawn from her body. She could no longer stand and fell slumped to the ground. She covered her face and cried: "But uncle, there is nothing I can do - even if If I don’t do this, someone else will!”
"It's really you, it's really you!"
Wu Erlang's long-held speculation finally came true.
The pain of losing loved ones one after another, the desolation after the Wu family's sudden changes, and the determination to risk everything and come here today...
Tears filled his eyes instantly, but he was not moved by the ninth princess's weakness at this time. The dagger in his hand was still pressed firmly against the child's neck.
"Why are you doing this?!"
Wu Erlang said bitterly: "How does Auntie treat you? How does Miss Wen treat you?! We have been together for many years, how could you do this!"
"Second uncle, I was forced to do this because of others!"
The Ninth Princess shed tears and said: "Although I am a princess, I have left the home of my subordinates, and my mother has been accused and executed. Even though I am still a princess, who is willing to look at me? And in my husband's house, I She is just a widow who lost her husband..."
