"A sinful woman takes her son to protect her rights. I've seen everyone handsome!" In the back hall of the handsome man's house, Mrs. Yan took her child and knelt down to salute Murong Yanzhao.
Seeing her calm expression, neither humble nor arrogant, which was unusual for a woman, Murong felt a little surprised, raised her hand and said, "Mrs. Zhou, no courtesy!"
Murong Yanzhao was very personable, and he did not have the surface-level violence of ordinary martial artists. A slight smile could calm people's hearts.
"Thank you for being handsome!"
As he stood up with his son, Murong Yanzhao's eyes fell on Zhou Baoquan, who had clear eyes, and asked calmly: "Is this Zhou Xingfeng's son?"
"Exactly!" Yan gently stroked Zhou Baoquan's tender face.
"How old are you?"
"Three years old!"
Seeing Murong Yanzhao interrogating him, he looked down at his beloved son with a little pity on his face. He took a deep breath and looked up at Murong Yanzhao: "May I ask Du Shuai, how is my husband?"
During the three or two days when the Han army was stationed in Changsha, Yan's mother and son were closely guarded. They also tried to find out the details of Zhou Xingfeng, but all efforts were in vain.
At this time, after hearing his question, Murong Yanzhao sat down and answered calmly: "On the 21st of this month, our east-route army broke through Baling City, and Zhou Xingfeng was killed in the battle!"
After receiving a positive answer, Yan didn't have much emotional outburst, but she couldn't hide the sorrow on her face, and she hugged her son tighter.
Zhou Baoquan raised his head and hugged his mother's legs tightly, looking around with confusion and doubt in his eyes. In the past few days, there have been too many strange faces at home, and his mother is also unusual. He can no longer run and play on his favorite grass...
After taking some time, Yan finally calmed down, her face was pale, as if all the sadness was hidden in her flesh and blood. Slowly kneeling down, Zhou Baoquan saw this and followed obediently.
"Madam, what do you mean?" Murong Yanzhao asked.
Yan met Murong Yanzhao's eyes calmly and said: "The Zhou family has no kindness to the people, but my husband brazenly launched a war to resist the king's army. The soldiers and people of Huxiang have all suffered, and I feel ashamed for thinking about it. First of all, Now that the husband is dead, the bitch woman and her son are still in power. Now that the royal master is here, if the court wants to hold him accountable, he is willing to die with his son to atone for his sins!"
After listening to her words, Murong Yanzhao finally showed a little emotion, looked at the mother and son, and said: "I have heard about Mrs. Zhou's reputation a long time ago. She is diligent, thrifty, capable, and understands righteousness. When I see her today, it is extraordinary. With this knowledge and ability, he is better than most men!"
"Madam, please get up!" He waved his hand, and after pondering for a while, Murong Yanzhao said in a gentle tone: "Zhou Xingfeng died in the battle, and he brought it upon himself. You are his wife, and you should be implicated. If Gu Nian can repent in time, the whole city will be safe." If the sacrifice does not harm the soldiers and civilians of Changsha, then he can be given a lighter sentence.
As for how to deal with you mother and son, you need to report to the imperial court and follow the emperor's will. However, with the benevolence of the emperor, he should not embarrass you orphans and widowed mothers! "
Murong Yanzhao's words reassured her a little, and Mrs. Yan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. If she can be saved, who wants to die? Although she is not afraid of death, she still has to care about her son.
"You guys take a rest and prepare your bags. I will send someone tomorrow to escort your mother and son to Tokyo!" Murong Yanzhao said again.
Probably feeling some pity for the mother and son, Murong Yanzhao said with a tolerant expression: "It's a long way to go to the north. It's a long way. I can bring four servants and maids with you to take care of you along the way. Madam, if you have You can also ask for other requests directly. As long as they are suitable, I will grant them!"
"You are handsome and generous, thank you, bitch!" He bowed deeply to Murong Yanzhao, and Mrs. Yan looked grateful.
Looking up at him, there was a pleading in his tone: "I don't want any servants or maids. I only hope that the commander-in-chief can be merciful and forgive one person!"
"Oh? Who is it?" Murong Yanzhao became a little interested.
"My late husband Zhou Liang, the captain of the personal guard, came south with a letter from his family. The king's army entered the city and was captured by the soldiers!" said Yan.
Murong Yanzhao cast a questioning look at Shi Yanchao who was waiting beside him: "Is this the case?"
"Yes!" Shi Yanchao nodded, and then hurriedly explained: "It's a bit strange that he returned south. That Zhou Liang is a close confidant of Zhou Xingfeng. I was afraid that he had some conspiracy, so I arrested him for torture!"
"What does the letter say?" Murong Yanzhao asked.
Shi Yanchao felt a little embarrassed and his voice became softer: "Just a few words of apology to persuade the Yan family to surrender to the court, save their lives, and raise their son!"
"In that case, why do you insist on it anymore?" Murong Yanzhao seemed a little dissatisfied.
Shi Yanchao said: "If you are just sending a letter, why bother to lead a hundred soldiers back? There must be a conspiracy!"
Murong Yanzhao thought for a moment and waved his hand: "Bring the people up!"
Soon, Zhou Liang, who was dressed in lining, was brought up by two soldiers. His body was covered with whip marks and marks, and he was bloody and miserable. Seeing this, his brows immediately furrowed and he glanced at Shi Yanchao, making him quite uncomfortable.
"Are you Zhou Xingfeng's personal guard captain?"
"Yes!" Scattered hair obscured his vision, but when he saw Murong Yanzhao sitting in the hall, Zhou Liang responded weakly.
"Some people say that you came south on Zhou Xingfeng's order. In addition to bringing back a letter, you also carried secret orders to carry out some kind of conspiracy! Is this the case? Can you explain it to me?" Murong Yanzhao asked leisurely road.
After hearing the question, Zhou Liang looked at Yan's mother and son beside him, and smiled miserably: "Not bad!"
"I am a servant of the Zhou family. I have indeed received a secret order from my master to protect my wife and young husband. As for the conspiracy, it is just a villain's mischief and speculation..."
Looking into his eyes, Zhou Liang also widened his eyes, showing no fear. This man's bones are very hard, this thought came to Murong Yanzhao's mind.
"This kind of loyalty is rare!" Murong Yanzhao smiled faintly.
He straightened up, breathed a sigh of relief, and waved his hand: "That's all, I have the final say on this matter, and I won't pursue any further investigation. Madam, please take this person back!"
"Thank you, Du Shuai, for your great kindness!" Mrs. Yan said respectfully.
Hearing this, Zhou Liang was also a little dazed.
"This is a righteous man! He remembers his old kindness, acts loyally, and does not avoid life and death. How rare!" Murong Yanzhao seemed to appreciate it, and then ordered to Shi Yanchao: "Let the man go, and then treat his injuries!"
"Yes!" Although he was a little unhappy, Shi Yanchao still did not dare to disobey.
After Yan's mother and son and Zhou Liang all retreated, Shi Yanchao couldn't help but said: "Du Shuai, do you believe what he said?"
"I may have reservations in my words, but this person's loyalty cannot be faked!" Murong Yanzhao said.
"However, if this matter is not investigated clearly, there may be hidden dangers!" Shi Yanchao reminded.
Hearing this, Murong Yanzhao tilted his head and stared at him: "What's the hidden danger? Let me ask you, where are the hundreds of soldiers who returned with him?"
"The armor was confiscated and detained in the military camp!"
"Can the Yan family surrender or resist?"
"No!"
"Then Zhou Liang, what do you think will happen if you continue to torture me?"
"This person has a tough tongue..." Shi Yanchao had to admit.
"In this case, Changsha has surrendered, and the Yan family has obeyed, why should we embarrass this orphan and widowed mother? As for the conspiracy behind it, it is just a pointless speculation!" Murong Yanzhao looked at Shi Yanchao: "It's you, why do you do this to me? Are you so interested in Xingju Duanjing?"
After thinking about it, Shi Yanchao came to his senses. With the current situation, what kind of waves could Yan's mother and son make? Shi Yanchao smiled and said: "It's just a whim..."
Rushing footsteps resounded in the commander's mansion, and the scraping and clashing sounds of armor were somewhat permeable. Shi Yanchao went straight to the official office, stepped into the hall, and saw Li Guanxiang who was writing an official document.
Seeing Shi Yanchao, Li Guanxiang immediately stopped writing, stood up and greeted him with a smile. When Shi Yanchao saw it, he showed a cold smile, strode forward, swung his riding crop and whipped it hard towards Li Guanxiang.
Unable to react at all, he was knocked down by a whip, and a shrill scream rang out. When Shi Yanchao heard this, he didn't give up. He swung the whip faster and harder, making Li Guanxiang roll on the ground.
"General, why is this happening?"
"What crime did I commit?"
"Please forgive me!"
While screaming and begging for mercy, Shi Yanchao ignored him and just beat him with a cold face and a muffled voice. The surrounding staff members, looking at Shi Yanchao's fierce appearance, stayed away from each other. Listening to the sound of whips piercing the air, they seemed to feel the pain that penetrated their flesh.
After all, Li Guanxiang was just a scholar. He could not withstand such beatings. After receiving more than a dozen lashes, he could only moan and cry out for mercy.
Seeing that his official uniform was beaten to pieces, Shi Yanchao stopped, rolled up his bloody riding crop, glared at Li Guanxiang, and scolded: "It's all a villain like you. If you hadn't been the one to mediate it, how could I have made such a fuss out of a molehill?" , go and interrogate that Zhou Liang! What a conspiracy, what great achievements, no benefit was gained, but the general lost face in front of the commander..."
After saying this, Shi Yanchao walked away.
After the evil spirit had gone far away, a group of staff members dared to step forward and check on Li Guanxiang's condition. And Li Guanxiang was beaten to tears...
