Chapter 391: Handling
Qi Xingfeng pursed his lips uncomfortably. "I'll control myself."
Qi Xingzhi smiled and said, "I believe you."
Qi Xingfeng nodded and strode away.
Qi Xingzhi smiled helplessly and shook his head. Then, he slowly went home.
At this moment, in the Sun residence.
Yan Qingyun frowned and looked at Qi Xinyue, who was beside him. "Madam, did you have any evidence against her back then? Is it true that she can't come back?"
Qi Xinyue was stunned and puzzled. "What is it? I don't know what you're talking about, did they say something just now?"
Qi Xinyue still didn't know what had just happened. She had just gone out for a while and instructed the kitchen to make some food for Qi Xingfeng. When she came back, Qi Xingfeng and Qi Xingzhi had already gone back.
As for Yan Qingyun, his expression was a little gloomy. They had been husband and wife for 40 years. Qi Xinyue knew that something must have made Yan Qingyun unhappy.
When Yan Qingyun asked her, she really didn't know what he was talking about.
"It's about Yan Mian."
Seeing that his wife didn't even remember, Yan Qingyun made it clear so that Qi Xinyue wouldn't talk about other things.
There were inevitably a few shady things in the family. Qi Xinyue was not a magnanimous person, but as long as she did it cleanly, he would let her be.
Every minister was like this.
"That incident definitely did not leave any evidence behind. Did Master hear something?"
Qi Xinyue's expression changed. Then, she told Yan Qingyun affirmatively that it had been more than 20 years. She knew very well how ruthless she was back then. Yan Mian would never return to the capital.
Although she didn't take her life, she definitely wouldn't be able to return to the capital. With Yan Mian's personality, if she fell into a place like the brothel, she wouldn't be able to survive.
Yan Qingyun looked at Qi Xinyue and said irritably, "Just now, those two brats said that they found Yan Mian and asked me to go over for a blood test. You have to know that after so many years, the Qi family has never given up on looking for her. However, this is the first time they asked me to cooperate and do a blood test."
The Qi family was impatient. Qi Xingzhi was smart, but he couldn't control everyone in the Qi family.
After so many years of searching, there would definitely be a few who looked similar to Yan Mian. However, none of them had a blood test. This showed how strict the Qi family was about this matter.
This time, judging from Qi Xingfeng's emotions, he could not wait to bring her home immediately. This meant that the blood test was dispensable. They were certain that the person they found was Yan Mian. That was why Qi Xingfeng was so sure. That was why Qi Xingfeng was so angry when he said that he wanted to investigate.
Qi Xinyue's expression also changed. She looked at Yan Qingyun and lowered her eyes. "Master, with the savagery of those people, it's impossible for Yan Mian to return."
Qi Xinyue was still certain that she wouldn't make a mistake. None of those people were good people. How could Yan Mian return to the capital alive after falling into their hands?
Seeing how confident Qi Xinyue was, Yan Qingyun frowned and said, "You didn't see her die with your own eyes either. What you're sure of is just your guess."
"But they're a bunch of bandits who don't care about others' lives. It's impossible for her to stay out of trouble after falling into their hands."
A trace of viciousness flashed past Qi Xinyue's eyes. She did not hold back at all. Logically speaking, Yan Mian would not be able to come back.
Yan Qingyun looked at Qi Xinyue's vicious old face and said coldly, "But have you forgotten that the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry? The heavens have their will. If you don't see it with your own eyes, you won't be able to control even a fraction of the will of heaven."
The capable Qi brothers were so confident. It was definitely not that simple. General Qi's health was not good, so the two brothers would not use such a big matter to mess around.
Thus, the Yan Mian that Qi Xingfeng and Qi Xingzhi found was most likely real.
Yan Qingyun's words made Qi Xinyue speechless. She lowered her head and softened her tone. "Master, I didn't do well and caused trouble for you."
Even though she was unwilling, she knew that Yan Qingyun was right.
As long as she didn't see Yan Mian die with her own eyes, that bit of heaven's will wasn't something she could control.
God wanted Yan Mian to live so after more than 20 years, Yan Mian still came back alive.
Qi Xinyue's tone softened as she asked, "Master, I can't figure out how she came back. What did Xingzhi and Xingfeng say?"
Yan Qingyun looked at Qi Xinyue, who didn't want to give up, and said calmly, "I didn't ask about that. I'm not in the mood to know. You have three days to deal with them. This time, I hope you can deal with them cleanly. If you don't handle it well and something happens, I won't be able to protect you."
He didn't care how Yan Mian survived and returned.
Back then, he was indeed furious, but since it had already happened, there was no point in blaming Qi Xinyue.
Qi Xinyue was the mother of his son and daughter. If this matter was put on the table, the Qi family would deal with Qi Xinyue, and he would also be dealt with. Hence, he had helped Qi Xinyue hide it back then.
It was the same now. This matter could not affect him. Qi Xingzhi and Qi Xingfeng were young and easy to fool. With these three days, it was enough for Qi Xinyue to deal with them.
"Yes, I understand."
Qi Xinyue bowed and said that she knew what Yan Qingyun meant.
"You'd better investigate thoroughly first, lest anything happens again. They're already in the capital. If you don't handle it well, you'll have to bear the wrath of the Qi family alone. You know my bottom line. Of course, we've been husband and wife for many years. I'll protect you in secret, but I might not be able to ensure your safety."
Yan Qingyun made things clear and told Qi Xinyue the address of the Su family's residence. He was also telling Qi Xinyue that she only had one chance. She had to hit it with one shot and nothing must go wrong.
Yan Mian was Qi Xinyu's only daughter. Qi Xinyu was also General Qi's only daughter. Yan Qingyun knew very well how much General Qi doted on Qi Xinyu. After Qi Xinyu died, this love landed on Yan Mian.
If General Qi knew that Yan Mian's disappearance was caused by Qi Xinyue's jealousy, he would probably want to cut Qi Xinyue into pieces. Based on the hardships that Yan Mian had suffered for the past 24 years, General Qi would definitely not let Qi Xinyue off after finding out.
On account of their relationship as husband and wife, he had fought for three days for Qi Xinyue. He had let Qi Xinyue down by giving her this chance.
"Thank you, Master. I still have something on, so I'll take my leave first."
Qi Xinyue bowed, then turned around and left. At this moment, she was not in the mood to care about how ruthless Yan Qingyun was to her. She had to deal with this huge trouble that had suddenly appeared.
She didn't care how Yan Mian returned to the capital alive. She only knew that Yan Mian couldn't come back. Yan Mian had to die. Only then would she, Qi Xinyue, have a good life.
Chapter 392: Assassination
Watching Qi Xinyue leave, Yan Qingyun snorted.
He had not been involved in this matter from the beginning to the end. If Qi Xinyue really did not handle it well, then don't blame him for being heartless.
Back then, she was afraid that Yan Mian would marry better than her daughter, so she had evil intentions. Before Yan Mian got married, she was kidnapped by the mountain bandits. This was Qi Xinyue's doing. After he found out, things could no longer be salvaged.
He did not blame Qi Xinyue. He could only blame his daughter for not having the ability or means.
It was the same now. If Qi Xinyue did not settle everything in these three days, he would not help her. He would only blame Qi Xinyue for not having the ability or means.
Since she had no ability, she should bear the consequences herself.
As for Qi Xinyue, she immediately sent someone to investigate after leaving the main room.
As she waited for the news, she kept thinking about what happened more than 20 years ago. No matter how she thought about it, she felt that Yan Mian had no way of surviving.
A delicate young lady falling into the hands of that group of people was like a sheep entering the tiger's den. Even if she lived, she would only be treated as a tool with a bad ending.
It was impossible for Yan Mian to survive the ravages of those ferocious beasts. Even if she had a better life, she was penniless. It was impossible for a woman to come to the capital.
The world was not that safe. She was alone. No matter how ugly she was, she was still a woman. Those beggars would not despise her.
How did she return to the capital unscathed? Qi Xinyue's heart, which had been calm for many years, was boiling like water. In this short half a day of waiting for news, she actually felt that every day felt like a year.
She didn't even want to see her daughter-in-law.
Finally, the person who went out to gather information returned. Qi Xinyue hurriedly asked, "Uncle Qi, how is it? Have you investigated? What exactly happened?"
"Madam, it's true that Eldest Miss's daughter has returned. She's too similar to the dead Miss. Although it's been so many years and she doesn't look young, I still recognized her at a glance."
"She's Miss. There's no mistake. She's already married and has four children. Her life is also very blissful. She doesn't look like someone who has suffered all kinds of hardships. She probably came to the capital to do business or something."
The person called Uncle Qi by Qi Xinyue was also old. When he was summoned, he thought that something serious had happened.
And this matter was indeed serious. He had to investigate because this also involved him.
If anything happened to Qi Xinyue, he could forget about living.
After hearing Uncle Qi's report, Qi Xinyue also lost her composure. Her face was filled with disbelief. "How is this possible? How can she still marry and have children? To be able to enter the capital, she must have some family background."
To be able to travel thousands of miles to enter the capital, she probably had more than a thousand taels of silver in her hands. To ordinary people, such a family background was really rich.
Letting Yan Mian lead such a good life was totally different from what she had planned back then.
Back then, she had put in a lot of effort. She wanted Yan Mian to go to hell and never be able to make a comeback. She wanted her to rot in a smelly pit for the rest of her life. She even wanted her to lose the ability to raise her head and meet people. But now, Yan Mian was living very well. She had filial sons and daughters and a man who loved her.
Now, she even wanted to return to the capital to ruin her peaceful life. No, no, she definitely couldn't let the situation develop like this. This time, she wanted Yan Mian's entire family to die cleanly.
Qi Xinyue narrowed her venomous eyes and said, "Uncle Qi, mobilize the 20 people I trained. Tell them to do it cleanly and not leave a single one alive. After they're done, burn them. This time, I want them to die cleanly. I want her to never have the chance to come back and ruin my life."
'Yan Mian, oh Yan Mian, how good would it be if you stayed in that remote place obediently. If I didn't know that you were living so well, I wouldn't want your entire family to die either.'
"Remember, it's best to make a move tonight. There can't be any mishaps in a single strike. If 20 people aren't enough, then send 40 people. In short, I want them all to die. We can't leave any survivors."
Qi Xinyue clenched her fists, her eyes vicious.
Last time, she didn't manage to win that one point of heaven's will. This time, she wanted to see how Yan Mian was going to dodge the 40 carefully trained assassins.
This time, there would definitely be no more Heaven's Will.
Uncle Qi ordered, "Don't worry, Madam. I will definitely complete the mission you gave me."
"Mm, go and make the arrangements. You must make the arrangements. This matter must be resolved tonight. If anything happens and the Qi family protects them, our good days will come to an end. Uncle Qi, you chose me back then, so we're in the same boat."
Qi Xinyue looked at Uncle Qi and secretly gave him a warning.
Back then, Uncle Qi was given to Qi Xinyu by the Qi family and was in charge of Qi Xinyu's dowry. Later on, when Qi Xinyu died and she came over, Uncle Qi joined her.
He was greedy and afraid of death, so she used him to do things. No one could make her feel more at ease than Uncle Qi.
One had to know that betraying and harming one's master would implicate the entire family.
"Madam, don't worry. I will definitely make arrangements. Nothing will go wrong."
Uncle Qi bowed and said seriously. Of course, he knew that Qi Xinyue was warning him. He also knew what to do. Now that he had many children and grandchildren, there was no turning back.
Yan Mian had disappeared for more than 20 years. No matter where she came from, they had to get rid of her. If she didn't die, they had to die.
"You may leave. I hope that everything will be settled by the time I wake up tomorrow."
Qi Xinyue waved her hand.
Next, she just needed to wait for news.
Uncle Qi retreated respectfully. This matter was extraordinary, and he had to immediately make arrangements.
The Su family had seven people. Forty people were enough. They would definitely not be able to escape.
After making the arrangements, Qi Xinyue heaved a sigh of relief. She was still at ease with Uncle Qi's abilities. Mobilizing forty assassins for an ordinary farmer's wife was really flattering for them.
However, this was the only way to prevent all the accidents. None of them could escape.
Qi Xinyue wanted to report to Yan Qingyun, but when she went to the main room, the servant said that Yan Qingyun had gone to the concubine's room. This made Qi Xinyue furious.
That damned old thing. If it weren't for her schemes all these years, her days would have been so difficult.
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No matter how hard he tried, he would not be able to bear fruits. It would be useless even if he did.
She secretly made every concubine who entered the residence take contraceptives. Qi Xinyue was sinister and petty. Apart from her own children, she could not tolerate anyone else's. Therefore, Yan Qingyun only had her two children. She could not control Yan Qingyun to love her alone, but she could control Yan Qingyun's children.
Even the accident of Yan Mian returning to the capital would end completely tonight...
Chapter 393: Assassination 2
At night, Madam Zhao leaned against Su Sanlang's arm. It was difficult for her to fall asleep.
"Darling, what are you thinking about?"
Su Sanlang was not asleep either. He wanted Madam Zhao to rest well, but Madam Zhao was not sleepy at all, so Su Sanlang simply talked to her.
Madam Zhao said, "I'm wondering when that child will come again... What will the person he brings look like?"
According to Qi Xingzhi, he would bring Yan Qingyun for a blood test. If this last step was confirmed, then her identity would be confirmed as Yan Mian.
Her surname wasn't Zhao, but Yan. She was Yan Mian.
She had another family. If she was really Yan Mian, how would she get along with these people?
Madam Zhao was in a mess.
"Darling, don't think too much. We'll be with you for everything. Moreover, Xingzhi is a very good child. I can tell that he's very sincere. You don't have to worry. They'll make you feel very comfortable."
Su Sanlang hugged Madam Zhao and said gently, although he was also a little nervous.
At the mention of Qi Xingzhi, Madam Zhao smiled. "Yes."
Thinking of Qi Xingzhi, Madam Zhao felt much more at ease. Perhaps she was worrying too much.
"Let's not think about it anymore. It's getting late. Go to sleep."
Madam Zhao said gently.
Su Sanlang nodded.
In the quiet night, there was only the even breathing of the family.
In the darkness, several figures were hiding in the shadows of the moon. They were holding swords and covering their faces.
Uncle Qi was still instructing them in a low voice, "This matter must be done flawlessly. There must be no mistakes. Remember, there are seven people. Don't miss a single one."
With so many assassins and layers of defense, it was guaranteed that not even a mosquito would be able to fly out alive.
This was the result he wanted.
Someone jumped over the wall of the courtyard and only made a slight sound. This small sound was even softer than a cat jumping off.
Someone went into the room, and someone unscrewed the oil drum.
Su Xiaolu, who was sleeping soundly in the room, wrinkled her nose. She instantly opened her eyes and listened to the commotion outside. She immediately got up.
She shook Su Xiaoling awake and covered her mouth with her hand. Then, she placed the sword in Su Xiaoling's hand.
Su Xiaoling quickly calmed down.
As she heard Su Chong's loud voice coming from outside, she immediately kicked open the door and slapped the man in black.
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Su Hua and Zhou Heng got up.
"Second Brother, Third Brother, protect Father, Mother, and Sister. Leave these people to me and Eldest Brother."
Su Xiaolu snatched a sword from the man in black and dealt with an assassin.
Who wanted to assassinate them? Before they could think about this question, Su Xiaolu and Su Chong immediately used everything to protect their families.
Su Hua and Zhou Heng's martial arts skills were not that great. They quickly went to wake Madam Zhao and Su Sanlang up.
Zhou Heng went to bring Su Xiaoling out. The family quickly came out.
Su Chong and Su Xiaolu were skilled in martial arts, so these killers could not get close to them for a while.
Su Chong's sword technique was fast and accurate. With one strike, the assassin could not get up.
Su Xiaolu was not bad either. She picked, slashed, and chopped. There was blood when she attacked.
"Everyone, attack."
The leader blew a secret signal, and a dozen more killers immediately attacked.
"Father, Mother, retreat to the house. Xiaolu and I will guard the door."
Su Chong said seriously. Although he and Su Xiaolu were good at martial arts, there were many killers. The killers wanted to take their family's lives at all costs. The killers had no worries, but he and Su Xiaolu could not be careless.
"You have to be careful."
Madam Zhao was extremely worried. Why did these people want to kill them?
The sudden assassination frightened Madam Zhao so much that her face turned pale. In her life, she had never seen a sword flash. The white sword under the moonlight dazzled her eyes.
Su Sanlang picked up the chair in the room and said to Su Hua and Zhou Heng, "Protect your mother."
As a husband and father, Su Sanlang would never let his children and wife be in danger.
Swords had no eyes, but he was not afraid.
Since he did not know how to hold a sword, he would swing a chair and grab a club.
"Sanlang..."
"Father—"
Madam Zhao and Su Xiaoling called out worriedly.
Facing the siege of more than twenty people, Su Chong and Su Xiaolu had no chance to be distracted. Su Sanlang rushed out and smashed at a man in black.
"Father, Big Brother and I are here. You don't have to worry about us. Go in quickly."
Su Xiaolu was worried that Su Sanlang would be injured. She shouted at him.
Su Sanlang had risked his life. He did not speak or retreat.
Seeing that they were in a deadlock, the leader of the assassins immediately ordered in a low voice, "Pour oil and light fire on them."
No one expected this family to have such martial arts experts.
However, there were only two of them. No matter how powerful they were, they could not take down dozens of them in a short period of time. As long as two of them were separated and there was a fire, the siblings would definitely split their attention to save them.
"Aunt, don't be afraid. Xingfeng will save you..."
Suddenly, there was a loud shout. Qi Xingfeng climbed over the wall. He was still wearing his military uniform and immediately joined the battle.
Qi Xingfeng was as strong as an ox, and he was extremely fierce when he used his martial arts. He had been holding back his anger because he had to restrain it during training. He had nowhere to vent his anger, so he could not sleep at night and patrolled the night. As he walked, he realized that someone was trying to assassinate them.
How could Qi Xingfeng sit still? He roared and attacked fiercely.
With Qi Xingfeng joining them, Su Xiaolu and Su Chong felt much more relaxed.
Seeing the assassins fall one by one, the leader could only grit his teeth and give the signal to retreat.
They were already having a hard time fighting the siblings. Now that Qi Xingfeng was here, the commotion was getting bigger and bigger. They couldn't complete this mission. If they didn't retreat now, they would all die here.
With a command, the remaining twenty or so assassins retreated.
Su Chong and Su Xiaolu did not chase after them, afraid that this was a diversion.
"Damn it! Who exactly wants to harm my aunt!"
Qi Xingfeng gritted his teeth in anger. He was so angry that his face turned red.
Looking at Su Chong and Su Xiaolu, he touched his head in embarrassment and said, "Cousins, don't be afraid. I won't let anyone hurt you."
"Thank you."
Su Chong frowned and looked at Qi Xingfeng warily, his tone a little cold.
When their family first came to the capital, they didn't make enemies with anyone. Why did someone come to assassinate them after they arrived?
Although Qi Xingfeng had saved them, who knew why he was here so late at night?
Su Xiaolu did not speak. She was also frowning.
Qi Xingfeng could also tell what they were thinking and he wanted to explain, but he didn't know how. He was clumsy with his words, so he could only lower his head guiltily.
At this moment, the sound of swords and sabers could be heard outside.
Su Xiaolu looked at Su Chong and said, "Brother, guard Father and Mother. I'll go to the roof to take a look."
Su Xiaolu tapped her toes and flew onto the roof. She realized that the killers who had just retreated were surrounded by a team of soldiers.
Chapter 394: Captured
Under the encirclement of the elite soldiers, the assassins could only grit their teeth and try their best to break out.
The leader of the elite troops was someone Su Xiaolu knew. It was Jin Qi, Zhou Zhi's underling.
"Xiaolu, what is it?"
Su Chong asked Su Xiaolu.
Su Xiaolu said to Su Chong, "Brother, that group of killers was surrounded by an army. I'll go over and help."
Qi Xingfeng was infuriated when he heard that. He immediately turned around and walked out. He was going to beat these damn killers to death.
Qi Xingfeng vented all his anger on the assassins. He didn't show any mercy at all. After being stabbed by him, almost all his bones were cut off with only a little flesh.
It was as if he was possessed by a god of death.
"Cousin Xingfeng, don't kill them all. Leave them alive for questioning."
Su Xiaolu saw that Qi Xingfeng's eyes were bloodshot and quickly shouted.
Qi Xingfeng paused for a moment, and the unhappiness in his heart was swept away. He agreed happily. "Don't worry, little cousin. None of them can escape."
When Qi Xingfeng was in a good mood, he didn't kill the assassins. Instead, he broke their bones and screams could be heard.
After a round of dismantling, the killers could not move at all. Their jaws were dislocated, and they could not even commit suicide by taking poison.
Before long, almost all the assassins were killed, leaving a few alive. Qi Xingfeng was the one who broke all their bones.
"Thank you, Miss Su, for helping the city guards eliminate these killers."
Jin Qi thanked her respectfully. He smiled at Su Xiaolu and pretended not to know anything.
"There's no need to thank me. I don't know where these people came from. They wanted to kill my entire family tonight, so we chased them out. I didn't expect to meet you guys patrolling the night."
Su Xiaolu smiled and said nothing else.
She already knew that Zhou Zhi had someone secretly watching her family. At first, she suspected that it was Zhou Zhi's people. After all, the general examination would begin in a few days.
But now that Jin Qi made a move, it proved that these people were not Zhou Zhi's.
If it was not Zhou Zhi, who else could it be?
Su Xiaolu's gaze landed on the killer who had been dismantled by Qi Xingfeng. If she wanted to know who wanted to kill their family, she could only start with these people.
"Miss Su, don't worry. These people are ruthless and have committed evil in the capital. We will definitely investigate clearly."
Jin Qi said seriously.
"Not only do we have to investigate this thoroughly, but we also have to send someone to protect them. Otherwise, I'll get my great-grandfather to enter the palace to report to Your Highness."
Qi Xingfeng threatened.
It was unknown who these people were. They did not know who was trying to harm them behind their backs. With the protection of the imperial guards, they could be at ease.
"Young Master Qi, don't worry. This is the responsibility of us guards. Before we investigate clearly, we won't let them do evil again."
Jin Qi cupped his hands.
Seeing Jin Qi's sincere attitude, Qi Xingfeng didn't say anything else.
"Miss Su, we'll take our leave then."
Jin Qi looked at Su Xiaolu and said.
Su Xiaolu nodded. "Thank you."
Jin Qi waved his hand and ordered his subordinates to take away the dead bodies. The few who were still alive had their bones broken by Qi Xingfeng. They couldn't move at all and were carried away.
When they discovered that an assassin was approaching the Su family, they reported it to Zhou Zhi.
With so many killers targeting the Su family, it was impossible for Zhou Zhi to ignore them. It just so happened that the imperial guards were his people, so he could get the imperial guards to take action. Even if Su Xiaolu suspected his original intention, she could not prove it. Protecting the capital was the responsibility of the imperial guards.
"I-I'm leaving too."
Qi Xingfeng scratched his head and said uncomfortably.
"Cousin Xingfeng, wait."
Su Xiaolu stopped Qi Xingfeng. She looked at him and said, "What happened today is too strange. Cousin Xingfeng, can you tell me what happened after you went back?"
Zhou Zhi was no longer a suspect.
They had not been in the capital for long, and they had never been on bad terms with anyone. This assassination was strange. If there was anyone they had interacted with recently, it could only be the Qi family.
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However, Su Chong and Su Hua had known Qi Xingzhi for many days and had been safe for the past few days. However, something happened after they met during the day. The key to this matter should concern who Qi Xingzhi met during the day.
Su Xiaolu had a guess, but she needed Qi Xingfeng to confirm it.
"Xiaolu, we really won't do such a thing. We were so happy that you're back. We can't wait to bring Aunt back as soon as possible. How could we harm you? It's even more impossible for my granduncle."
Qi Xingfeng was very upset and a little aggrieved. He wasn't happy at all that such a thing had happened.
"Xingfeng, let's talk inside. We don't blame you. Thank you for just now. Otherwise, we would all be in danger."
Su Sanlang spoke gently.
Su Hua, Zhou Heng, and the others also came out.
Qi Xingfeng looked at everyone and saw that everyone was smiling at him. He was stunned and didn't seem to understand.
He nodded. "Okay, okay."
"Quick, this way..."
Some soldiers were coming over. Their footsteps were hurried. From afar, Liu Zijin ran over. From afar, he started to shout, "Ah Chong, Ah Hua, are you alright..."
Liu Zijin was woken up by such a loud noise. He left through the small door immediately and went to the connections that County Magistrate Wang gave him to bring the soldiers here.
But seeing that everything was calm, he knew that he was too late.
"Zijin, we're fine. We happened to meet the imperial guards just now. Those killers have already been eliminated. They're also taking over the investigation."
Su Hua explained the matter to Liu Zijin.
The soldiers invited by Liu Zijin looked at them and said, "Young Master Liu, since the matter has been resolved, we'll go back. Don't worry, the imperial guards are under the control of the Second Prince. They have more resources than us. They'll definitely investigate this matter."
Liu Zijin nodded. "Alright, thank you for your trouble tonight."
If there was nothing else, the soldiers he invited naturally left.
"Zijin, quickly go back and rest. This matter has been resolved."
Su Hua smiled slightly and said that those people were clearly rushing straight to their house. The reason had yet to be investigated. Not involving Liu Zijin was also to protect him.
"Alright, I'll go back then. Be careful."
Liu Zijin looked at Su Chong and Su Hua, then at Su Sanlang, Madam Zhao, and the others before returning.
He did not ask further. He knew that this was all for his own good. He naturally understood the good intentions of the Su family.
After Liu Zijin returned, Su Sanlang's family also returned to the house.
After entering the house, Su Xiaoling went to get the first aid kit and asked, "Father, are you guys injured?"
It was really dangerous just now, and they could not help much.
Su Chong and Su Xiaolu were not injured, but Su Sanlang's arm was cut by a sword. Without a word, Su Xiaolu went forward to stitch and bandage him.
Qi Xingfeng felt very guilty. "Uncle, it's all my fault."
Su Sanlang smiled slightly. "Child, don't blame yourself. It's not your fault. You helped us a lot. Thank you for being there just now."
Chapter 395: Suspect
When those killers were about to set the fire, it was Qi Xingfeng who interrupted their plan.
If he had any ill intentions, he would not have saved them just now.
Su Xiaoling went to get a teapot and poured Qi Xingfeng a cup of tea.
Su Hua looked at Qi Xingfeng and asked gently, "Xingfeng, have you already gone to see the Yan family today? Can you tell us what the Yan family said?"
Since Su Xiaolu suspected the Yan family, Su Hua naturally suspected the Yan family too.
This suspicion needed to be confirmed by Qi Xingfeng.
Qi Xingfeng didn't think too much about it and told her about their visit to the Yan family.
Speaking of which, he was still a little angry. "Xingzhi and I originally wanted him to come with us, but he wanted to be petty and insisted on waiting three days. I was very angry at that time..."
Qi Xingfeng couldn't control his temper, but when he got angry and saw the Su family looking at him, he lowered his eyes and apologized. "I'm sorry. I got agitated again just now. It's all my fault. I couldn't control myself when I got agitated. Xingzhi was right. If only mother had given me some brains back then."
Qi Xingfeng was a little annoyed.
He really did not want to leave a bad impression in front of Madam Zhao.
Madam Zhao smiled gently and said gently, "It's okay. You're just straightforward. Such an upright personality is very precious."
From Qi Xingfeng's words and actions, it could be seen that he was not a scheming person.
All his emotions were written on his face.
If he was happy, he was happy. If he was unhappy, he was unhappy.
Madam Zhao's words were filled with praise. Qi Xingfeng was a little embarrassed. He touched his head and said, "Aunt is too nice."
Madam Zhao smiled gently. Like Qi Xingzhi, Qi Xingfeng was certain that she was Yan Mian.
"Aunt, don't worry. This won't happen again. In two days, I'll get my granduncle to come over and do a blood test with you. Then, all of you can stay in our Qi family. Our house is very big and can accommodate all of you. When you go home, no one will dare to harm you."
Qi Xingfeng smiled and said seriously.
"Cousin Xingfeng, thank you for your kindness. Don't worry, we will definitely go and stay there for a while."
Su Xiaolu smiled and said. Qi Xingfeng did not know how to be fake. What he said meant that she could believe him.
The Qi family also sincerely wanted to find Yan Mian.
However, that might not be the case for the Yan family.
"Alright, then I'll leave first."
Qi Xingfeng nodded happily. After such a big incident, he had to go back and discuss with Qi Xingzhi about a solution. He had to find out who the mastermind was. Otherwise, his aunt's family would be in danger.
"Okay, be careful."
Madam Zhao instructed gently.
Qi Xingfeng didn't understand the unfathomable nature of people's hearts. He repeated what he said. He still didn't think that there was a problem, but they could already tell that there was a problem.
In order not to worry Qi Xingfeng, the family tacitly didn't say a word.
After Qi Xingfeng left, the family sat down.
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Su Xiaolu began to say, "Father, mother, don't worry. We'll investigate this matter."
Madam Zhao pondered for a moment and said, "Is it too late for us to go home now?"
She could not imagine why her biological father did not want her to come back. He had decided to kill her without even confirming her identity. Why would he kill his own daughter? It did not matter if it would implicate innocent people.
Madam Zhao could not imagine what kind of deep hatred would make a father make such a decision.
Su Sanlang reached out and hugged Madam Zhao, silently comforting her.
"Mother, you don't remember the past. If you are Yan Mian, perhaps it wasn't an accident that you met the bandits back then."
Su Hua said solemnly. This was the reason he could think of. It was precisely because of this that he tried to kill his biological daughter when he found out that she might be found.
Madam Zhao opened her mouth in surprise, but she did not know what to say. In the end, she sighed. "If only I could remember."
Madam Zhao looked at Su Xiaolu and said, "Xiaolu, do you have a way to make your mother remember some of the past?"
Su Xiaoling looked at Su Xiaolu nervously.
Su Xiaolu looked at Madam Zhao and shook her head. "Mother, there's nothing wrong with your brain. You can say that you chose to forget that memory. Unless you want to find it again, there's no other way."
Su Xiaoling heaved a sigh of relief.
Madam Zhao was a little disappointed.
She really didn't know what to do.
"Mother, you don't have to be anxious. It's okay if you don't remember. We're here with you. Don't worry, what happened just now won't happen again."
Su Hua comforted Madam Zhao. From the way they attacked so quickly, there was no time for them to delay.
He had failed the first time and lost so many people. Now that the matter had alarmed the imperial guards, it was impossible for him to prepare to silence them a second time.
The first time, he did not succeed in catching them off guard. The second time, under many more difficult conditions, it was even more impossible for him to succeed.
However, no one knew how painful it would be when the truth was revealed.
"That's right, mother. Brother Hua is right. As long as our family is together, it doesn't matter if you remember or not."
Su Chong looked at Madam Zhao and said that he did not care if Madam Zhao was Yan Mian. He only knew that Madam Zhao was his mother and his family.
"That's right. Let's not think too much. As long as our family is around, there's nothing to be afraid of. Let's not think about it anymore and go back to our rooms to sleep."
Su Sanlang said with a determined expression.
The family smiled at each other. No matter what happened in the future, as long as their hearts were together, they were not afraid of anything.
They calmed themselves down and returned to their rooms to rest.
As for the Yan family, it didn't matter if they admitted it or not. It was best if this matter had nothing to do with them. Otherwise, if they found out, they would definitely pursue the matter to the end.
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Qi Xingfeng returned home and woke Qi Xingzhi up from his sleep. He anxiously told him what had happened.
Qi Xingzhi's drowsiness disappeared. He listened quietly, and his face darkened.
"Big Brother, there's something wrong with this matter. We can't hide it anymore. Let's tell Father and Mother."
There was something strange about this matter. Qi Xingfeng couldn't understand it, but he acutely sensed that something was wrong with the Yan family.
As usual, there were not that many coincidences in this world. Too many coincidences revealed the truth.
Qi Xingzhi was supposed to welcome his aunt home this time, but he almost got her killed. When he thought of Yan Qingyun's refusal and coldness, he didn't dare to delay any longer.
Qi Xingzhi got dressed and got off the bed. Qi Xingfeng felt that he was too slow, so he squatted down and said, "I'll carry you over. It'll be faster this way."
This time, Qi Xingzhi didn't hesitate and climbed onto Qi Xingfeng's back.
At this moment, in the Yan Residence, Uncle Qi was kneeling on the ground with a panicked expression.
Qi Xinyue flew into a rage. More than that, she was in disbelief. She said in a sharp voice, "Forty assassins, and you're telling me that we failed? All forty assassins were exterminated? Ridiculous, extremely ridiculous!"
Chapter 396: Giving Up
"You're saying that they have martial arts experts? Qi Xingfeng went there in the middle of the night? The second prince's imperial guards happened to be patrolling and passing by? How is this possible? How is this possible?"
Qi Xinyue was so angry that she felt dizzy. She didn't want to believe such an outcome.
Wasn't that a family of ordinary people? How could there be a martial arts expert?
Why did Qi Xingfeng coincidentally go over? Why did the imperial guards coincidentally pass by as well?
She had raised assassins for so many years and lost all 40 of them, but she did not even see half of the Su family's heads. This was simply ridiculous.
Uncle Qi knelt on the ground, his old voice trembling. "Madam, quickly think of a way. The imperial guards have captured a few alive. They don't even have the chance to commit suicide. What should we do about this?"
Those who were captured would soon expose them. What they had done could not be hidden anymore.
He and Qi Xinyue would not be able to escape these charges.
Uncle Qi was so anxious that he knocked his head on the ground. He said with a trembling voice, "Madam, quickly think of a way. Quickly beg Master for help."
Uncle Qi kept knocking his head on the ground and kowtowing, tears streaming down his face. He was a servant of the Qi family. If he betrayed his master, his entire family would die. His great-grandson was only three years old.
Qi Xinyue's expression was sinister, and her body was trembling. Uncle Qi was afraid, but so was she.
Now that the truth was out, her life would come to an end.
That old thing from the Qi family was famous for doting on his daughter. After Qi Xinyu died, this love was transferred to Yan Mian. If he knew that Yan Mian's disappearance was her doing, he would probably not be able to vent his hatred even if he killed her.
His children and grandchildren might be affected.
Qi Xinyue swallowed, and the sharpness in her body disappeared completely. She fell to the ground, as if all the strength in her body had been drained.
She muttered to herself, "How did it fail? Heaven's will, is Heaven's will really so biased towards her?"
Initially, she did not believe in heaven's will. However, 40 assassins were unable to kill seven ordinary people and even caused so much trouble. This made her have no choice but to believe in heaven's will.
"I can't accept this. I can't. I'll go to his lordship. He'll help me. He must have a way."
Qi Xinyue roared angrily. She had lived a comfortable life all her life. She had never thought that she would suffer such a huge setback in her old age.
Heaven's will. To hell with that bullsh*t Heaven's will. If it really was Heaven's will, why would he let her succeed back then?!
There was no such thing as heaven's will. These things were determined by man.
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Qi Xinyue stood up with the help of the table and walked out.
Uncle Qi could only watch helplessly, hoping that Qi Xinyue would find a way to resolve the matter.
"There must be a way. Eldest Master and First Madam have been husband and wife for forty years. Eldest Master will definitely think of a way to save them."
Uncle Qi muttered to himself in panic.
As for Qi Xinyue, she went to the side courtyard after leaving the main courtyard.
Because she was angry, her dignified appearance was a little messy. She looked very vicious.
The maidservant who served the concubine went forward to stop her and said weakly, "Eldest Madam, Eldest Master and Concubine have already rested. Please allow me to report—ah—"
Without waiting for the maidservant to finish, Qi Xinyue raised her hand and slapped her. She scolded sternly, "Get lost. Who do you think you are to stop me?"
The maidservant didn't even have time to cover her painful face before she hurriedly knelt down and begged for mercy. "I know my mistake. Please show mercy, First Madam."
Qi Xinyue went straight to the inner room. Her movements were so loud that she had long woken Yan Qingyun up.
The obedient maid didn't say a word and immediately helped Yan Qingyun put on his clothes.
When Qi Xinyue rushed in, the maid knelt down to pay her respects.
Qi Xinyue glared at the maid angrily. Before she could speak, Yan Qingyun reprimanded her first. He looked at Qi Xinyue coldly and said, "Look at you. Where's the dignity of the mistress of the household? You look more like a stray dog."
Yan Qingyun's straightforwardness made Qi Xinyue's heart turn cold. She lowered her head and choked. "Master."
"Let's go back and talk."
Yan Qingyun knew from Qi Xinyue's expression that she had messed up.
Yan Qingyun suppressed the displeasure in his heart and did not make things difficult for Qi Xinyue immediately. This was his way of showing mercy to her.
Yan Qingyun strode out without waiting for Qi Xinyue.
Qi Xinyue gritted her teeth and followed closely behind.
When he returned to the main courtyard and saw Uncle Qi still kneeling on the ground, Yan Qingyun didn't look happy.
In his opinion, they were all useless.
Qi Xinyue looked at the cold and heartless Yan Qingyun. She gritted her teeth and knelt down with a thud. "Master, we've been husband and wife for 40 years. Please save me for the sake of our child."
Yan Qingyun looked at Qi Xinyue, who was kneeling on the ground. She no longer had the dignity of a matriarch. Her old face was filled with defeat, and she looked even more miserable than a homeless dog.
Yan Qingyun was unmoved. He said coldly, "I've said before that I have to settle this cleanly. If you can't even handle such a small matter, what can I do? You should be very clear about the principle that the winner takes all. Back then, you bribed the mountain bandits to kidnap Yan Mian and cut off my marriage alliance with the Sun family. Did I pursue this matter?"
"Why do you think I didn't pursue the matter back then?"
Yan Qingyun looked at his old wife kneeling in front of him and was not moved at all. Instead, he brought up the past coldly to let Qi Xinyue understand that he did not pursue the matter back then and did not make a move. Now that it was Qi Xinyue's turn to be defeated, he would not make a move either.
Qi Xinyue could tell. She looked at Yan Qingyun and choked. "Master, but I'm Zhiyuan and Zhenzhen's mother. For the sake of our children, won't Master save me?"
Yan Qingyun looked at Qi Xinyue coldly and said mercilessly, "Who said anything about Zhiyuan and Zhenzhen? What you did has nothing to do with them. Back then, you were vicious and afraid that Mianmian would marry better than your daughter, Zhenzhen, so you had evil intentions and bribed the bandits to kidnap Mianmian. Now, you know that Mianmian has returned and are afraid that she will report the vicious things you did to her. You even called assassins to assassinate her, but they failed."
"From the beginning to the end, this is your problem alone. It has nothing to do with the Yan family or my son and daughter. You're from the Qi family. If there's anything wrong, it's because your Qi family didn't discipline you well."
After Yan Qingyun finished speaking coldly, he looked at Qi Xinyue's ashen face.
He sneered and said, "If you're smart, finish yourself off with a glass of poisonous wine. That way, I can guarantee that you'll be buried in one piece. On the account that we've been husband and wife for forty years, this is my last chance to give you dignity. There are still two days left. Think about it carefully."
Hearing these words, Qi Xinyue's heart was already dead. She could no longer feel any hope.
When Uncle Qi heard this, he cried and kowtowed. "Master, you can't give up on First Madam. Please save her."
Uncle Qi crawled to Yan Qingyun's side in tears and grabbed his robe with trembling hands.
Chapter 397: Giving Up 2
Yan Qingyun looked at Uncle Qi with disgust in his eyes. He kicked Uncle Qi away and said in disgust, "You betrayed your master for glory. You deserve what you have today."
Uncle Qi betrayed his master under Qi Xinyue's bait and even helped Qi Xinyue to harm Yan Mian. Now that the assassination failed and the fire burned him, it was too late for him to regret and beg for mercy.
He had even given up on Qi Xinyue. How could he save a slave?
Uncle Qi was old. After experiencing this twist and turn, he fainted after being kicked away.
Yan Qingyun didn't even look at him.
Qi Xinyue looked at Yan Qingyun in despair. She gulped and said, "Master, we've been married for so many years. I've worked so hard for this family. Are you really not going to save me? Don't you have any feelings for me in the past forty years? Huh?"
How could he give up on her so easily? How could he let her end her own life so easily? How could he... say it so easily?
"Madame, I thought you were a wise man."
Yan Qingyun seemed to have heard something extremely ridiculous. He looked at Qi Xinyue, narrowed his eyes, and said coldly, "Madam, isn't it too late for you to mention your feelings to me now? If Xinyu hadn't passed away in childbirth, do you think you could have entered my house?"
"Mianmian has regarded you as her biological mother since she was young. When her mother passed away, she had no memories. How did you treat her? You can't even tolerate a child who was raised by you and called you mother. How can you talk about feelings with me? We're just involved in benefits. What feelings can we have? You just can't accept your own failure. Don't use feelings to hide your disgusting motive."
How could they have feelings for each other? He knew that she had a vicious heart, but couldn't she see that he was cold and heartless?
Talking about feelings at this point was simply the most ridiculous joke in the world.
Qi Xinyue gritted her teeth and tried her best to control her trembling body.
She thought that he had hidden his feelings for her after knowing about it back then, but she did not expect that some of it was all for benefits.
Even though she was vicious, she loved him.
"Alright, think about it carefully. If there's nothing else, don't come looking for me."
Yan Qingyun didn't want to take another look. He flicked his sleeves and left.
Since Qi Xinyue did not succeed, he had to make plans for himself. He could not be implicated by Qi Xinyue.
Seeing that it was almost dawn, Yan Qingyun instructed the servants to bring some breakfast. He ate and was about to leave.
After breakfast, Yan Qingyun left the residence and went straight to the Grand General's residence.
If Qi Xinyue messed up, he would have to come early.
General Manor.
Qi Xingzhi and Qi Xingfeng told their parents everything.
Father Qi was shocked. "When did this happen? Why didn't you tell us earlier?"
Mother Qi asked worriedly, "Then is your aunt's family alright? Are the children alright?"
Qi Xingfeng replied, "My aunt's family is fine. Fortunately, they practiced martial arts."
Father Qi frowned and said, "You said that the Yan family's attitude is cold and suspect that the assassination was done by them. You even suspected that your aunt's disappearance had something to do with them. This reminds me of something."
"Your second aunt's daughter, Yan Zhenzhen, is two years younger than Mianmian. Once, when Mianmian came back, she would also come back with her. I remember that once, my elder brother made a wooden pigeon for Mianmian. Not long after, the wooden pigeon landed in Yan Zhenzhen's hands. I asked her if she had snatched Mianmian's things, but she said no. It was Mianmian who didn't like wooden pigeons. At that time, she even asked Mianmian to tell everyone that and Mianmian lowered her head and said that she didn't like them."
"At that time, none of us took it to heart. I only thought of it occasionally in the past few years and felt that it was a little strange. However, it had been too many years and there was no way to investigate it. It was just that when I heard you guys mention it just now, I immediately thought of this matter."
After saying that, Father Qi sighed. The Qi family had been practicing martial arts for generations. No one was shy, and no one would think too much about it. They thought that if they said they didn't like it, they didn't like it.
Ever since he returned home from his injury and was unable to practice martial arts, he had calmed down. When he recalled the past, he would find it a little strange. As he had no way to investigate it, he did not have the chance to verify anything. Today, after hearing what his two sons said, he immediately remembered.
"Actually, when Mianmian was lost, your great-grandfather even suspected that someone was trying to assassinate her. However, he couldn't find anything. Later on, he had to do an errand so he didn't investigate further. The main reason was that he still felt that your granduncle wouldn't be unable to tolerate a child. Now that you went looking for him and someone immediately went to assassinate them. This really doesn't make sense. However, I don't understand either. Yan Mian is also his daughter. How could he be so ruthless?"
Father Qi felt that it was too complicated. With his temperament, it was difficult for him to figure it out.
After all, no matter what the truth was, it had to do with one's family. The truth was bloody and painful.
Mother Qi remained silent. Because she had not married over when Yan Mian was lost, there were many things that she did not understand.
Qi Xingzhi said, "Father, mother, should we tell your great-grandfather about this?"
Qi Xingfeng immediately said, "Of course we have to tell him. Only when Grandfather takes action can Yan Qingyun learn his lesson!"
Father Qi shook his head and said, "We can't tell your great-grandfather about this for the time being. His health isn't good. If he worries too much, his body won't be able to take it. Even if we bring your aunt back to see him, we have to get a doctor to guard him in case your great-grandfather faints."
The Qi family had not given birth to any girls in these two generations.
General Qi truly loved and cared for the only daughter left behind by his only daughter. He had missed her for more than 20 years. It was also a dangerous thing for him to suddenly know this good news.
"What Father said makes sense. Ever since Great-grandfather was injured last year, his health hasn't been as good as before. The imperial physician said that if he hadn't met the divine doctor to save his life back then, Great-grandfather would have died. We really can't tell Great-grandfather about this."
Qi Xingzhi frowned.
Qi Xingfeng was a little anxious. "Then what should we do? We have to think of a good solution."
When Qi Xingfeng was anxious, it was easy for him to become emotional. It was not suitable for him to use his brain because he could not calm down at all. Hearing the current situation, he was really anxious. What should they do?
"Son, don't be anxious. You're just too impetuous. You're not scheming at all. You've suffered a loss here. How many times must you fall before you learn?"
Qi Xingfeng's mother saw that her son was extremely anxious. Afraid that he would be too anxious, she reached out and patted Qi Xingfeng's back to comfort him.
Qi Xingzhi's eyes lit up. He said, "I have an idea."
"What idea? Tell me quickly."
Qi Xingfeng couldn't wait to listen and interrupted anxiously.
Qi Xingzhi smiled and said, "Big Brother has to do this."
Chapter 398: Blood Verification
"What is it? Don't keep me in suspense. Tell me quickly."
Qi Xingfeng was extremely anxious.
Only then did Qi Xingzhi slowly say, "It's very simple. Let's go to the Yan residence and tell them that someone wanted to assassinate Aunt last night. For Aunt's safety, we want him to do a blood test immediately."
"What if he doesn't agree? Yesterday, he said that this matter is no small matter and that we have to investigate. If he doesn't agree, can we force him to go? Your method isn't good at all."
When Qi Xingfeng heard that, he felt that it was useless.
Qi Xingzhi smiled and said, "Brother, you're right."
Qi Xingfeng had a puzzled look on his face. He was getting more and more confused about what Qi Xingzhi was saying.
Father Qi and Mother Qi both looked at Qi Xingzhi. Father Qi said thoughtfully, "Second Brother, do you want your elder brother to force your granduncle to do a blood test? Isn't this rude?"
However, Mother Qi smiled and said, "Old Master, you're confused. We're rude and unreasonable soldiers. There's no need for so many rules and etiquette. Even in the imperial court, the emperor is often angered by you, let alone others."
"Our Xingfeng is known for having a bad temper. It's inevitable that he'll act impulsively. Moreover, he's doing this for the sake of filial piety. He's not a patient person to begin with. In order to be filial to his great-grandfather, he lost his sense of propriety. What's wrong with that? Besides, we're not trying to hurt anyone. It's just that when we invited him over, he didn't know how to care for others and didn't take good care of them. This small matter is nothing. At most, we'll let the child apologize after the matter."
Mother Qi patted Qi Xingfeng's shoulder.
A smile appeared on Qi Xingfeng's face. "Mother is right. At most, I'll apologize to granduncle and let granduncle beat me up to calm them down."
He had thick skin and was not afraid of being hit a few times.
"Yes, yes, yes. Let's do it."
Father Qi also smiled.
"Then there's no time to lose. Let's go now."
Qi Xingfeng couldn't wait any longer.
Just as the family was about to leave, a servant came to inform them.
"Master, Madam, Lord Yan wants to see the old general. He's already waiting in the main room."
A servant came to report that General Qi was not in good health. If anyone wanted to visit, they had to report it.
Father Qi and Mother Qi looked at each other. Father Qi muttered gloomily, "What is he doing here at this time?"
"I think it's good that he came. He even saved us the trouble of looking for him. He came at the right time and gave him no chance to speak. Now, we'll pull him over for a blood test."
Mother Qi smiled and said.
Father Qi understood and nodded. That was true. They had wanted to look for him anyway. Now that he had come knocking on their door, it saved them the trouble of making a trip to the Yan family.
"Brother, it's up to you now. Click his mute acupoint and don't give him a chance to speak."
Qi Xingzhi coughed lightly and pressed the mute acupoint. If Yan Qingyun couldn't speak, they had the final say.
Qi Xingfeng smiled. "No problem, leave it to me."
"Let's go, then."
Father Qi also smiled.
When the family went to the main room, Father Qi immediately went to Yan Qingyun enthusiastically. "Uncle, what brings you here? Let me guess."
Qi Xingfeng also rushed in and shouted, "Granduncle, you're here. That's great, that's great. Have you investigated thoroughly?"
Qi Xingfeng was abnormally agitated. He gave Yan Qingyun a bear hug and pressed Yan Qingyun's mute acupoint.
Father Qi even chuckled and said, "Uncle, you must have thought it through when you came today. You have to go over and do a blood test. After all, you and your father haven't seen each other for more than twenty years. You have to do a blood test. Coincidentally, we have to go over too. There's really no time like now. Let's go now."
"Coincidentally, we just found out about this. There's no time to lose. We'll go with you immediately."
Mother Qi also said with a smile. Her man and children were straightforward and innocent. It was rare for them to be so two-faced.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go, granduncle."
Qi Xingfeng smiled and pulled Yan Qingyun's arm.
Father Qi held Yan Qingyun's other arm from the other side tacitly. The father and son directly carried Yan Qingyun away.
Mother Qi and Qi Xingzhi were a step behind and smiled secretly.
Yan Qingyun felt as if his teeth weighed a thousand pounds. He couldn't even open his mouth. He couldn't say anything. He wasn't a fool. How could he not understand that he had fallen into their trap?
However, the Qi family was very enthusiastic and he did not have the chance to speak. The Qi family said everything. He was almost dragged along when he walked. He did not have any rights.
His face was red from holding it in, and he was anxious to speak.
However, the Qi family seemed to be blind. They pretended not to see his red face and even talked to him excitedly.
Yan Qingyun was frustrated, but he couldn't flare up. He was really angered to death. He deeply suspected that the Qi family had been plotting all of this just now. He had come to their door to walk into their trap.
Qi Xingfeng was like those hundreds of ducks, croaking non-stop.
Father Qi was even more talkative.
The entire family was talking to him, but no one cared if he could answer.
Yan Qingyun felt extremely aggrieved for not being able to speak.
There was nothing worse in the world.
The carriage rushed towards the Su family.
As soon as they arrived, Qi Xingzhi got off the carriage and knocked on the door.
As soon as Su Xiaolu opened the door, Qi Xingzhi lowered his voice and said to Su Xiaolu, "Xiaolu, it's an emergency. I don't have time to explain to you. Hurry up and get Aunt to prepare for the blood test."
"My elder brother hit granduncle's mute acupuncture point. We didn't give him a chance to speak. As for the rest, after the blood test, I will definitely explain it to you in person."
Qi Xingzhi said anxiously.
Su Xiaolu looked at the few people who got out of the carriage outside. She looked at Qi Xingzhi and nodded. "Okay, I'll make the arrangements."
According to medical books, there was indeed a blood test.
However, it was not only a blood test, but also through physical characteristics and bone resonance.
The blood of people who were related could indeed mix together .
Su Xiaolu went to the kitchen and briefly told Madam Zhao about the situation.
Madam Zhao frowned and finally nodded.
Su Xiaolu took two bowls and filled them with water.
Su Chong and Su Hua moved the table to the courtyard.
As soon as the Qi family came in, Qi Xingfeng pulled Yan Qingyun's hand with a smile and said, "Granduncle, let me help you with such a small matter."
Su Xiaolu handed him a needle.
As soon as Yan Qingyun entered the house, his gaze landed on Madam Zhao. He smiled slightly to show his magnanimity. Qi Xingfeng pricked his thumb, causing him to gasp in pain.
Chapter 399: Blood Verification 2
Qi Xingfeng squeezed a few drops of blood into the bowl.
Madam Zhao also pricked her thumb and dripped a few drops of blood into the two bowls.
She was very flustered. When she saw Yan Qingyun, she had a strange feeling in her heart, as if something was struggling to come out. Her heart was beating uncontrollably.
The two drops of blood gradually merged into one in the water, turning the water in the bowl blood-red.
Qi Xingfeng said happily, "Granduncle, you saw it, right? Blood merges. This is our Aunt."
Qi Xingfeng hugged Yan Qingyun excitedly.
Mother Qi smiled gently and said, "Xingfeng, you're really something. Quickly let go of your granduncle. This child doesn't know what's important and what's not. You're even strangling your granduncle until he can't speak."
Yan Qingyun felt a sharp pain in his neck, and the feeling of the taels fanning his teeth disappeared. He knew that Qi Xingfeng had removed his acupoints.
He could only suffer in silence.
However, Qi Xingfeng was still smiling brightly. His white teeth were really dazzling.
"Granduncle, say something quickly. Are you too excited to speak?"
Qi Xingfeng asked with a bright smile. This was really too satisfying. He had never used words to stop anyone in his life. This was the first time.
Yan Qingyun smiled and looked at Madam Zhao. Tears gradually welled up in his old eyes. He choked and said, "It's really Mianmian. It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back."
Madam Zhao looked like her mother. With this face, Yan Qingyun knew that there was no mistake.
She was indeed blessed and lucky to be able to turn the tables in such a dangerous situation. She was blessed by the heavens.
Madam Zhao looked at Yan Qingyun and felt very uncomfortable. She opened her mouth but did not know what to say. Was this her father?
He looked sincere and did not seem like someone who would harm her. Could she trust him?
"Mianmian, why haven't you come back after so many years?"
Yan Qingyun felt that Madam Zhao was a little strange. The way she looked at him was too unfamiliar. When she was lost, she was already 17 years old, not a three-year-old child. It was impossible that she did not even remember her biological father.
Madam Zhao felt a little uncomfortable. Facing Yan Qingyun, who seemed to be a little sad, she said guiltily, "I'm sorry, I can't remember the past."
"Lost—lost your memory?"
Yan Qingyun looked at Qi Xingfeng and Qi Xingzhi in confusion. The two children didn't mention this yesterday.
Qi Xingzhi said, "Granduncle, Aunt has lost her memory. She can't remember the past, but it doesn't matter. It's fine as long as Aunt comes back safely, right?"
Yan Qingyun nodded. "Yes, yes."
She had amnesia. Why did Qi Xinyue make a move without even investigating this?
She really deserved to die. If she investigated this thoroughly, she wouldn't have to do anything at all. How could a daughter who had lost her memory affect her?
Yan Qingyun looked at Su Sanlang, Su Chong, and the others and asked them one by one. He said gently, "You lost your memory and can't remember the past. Now that you're married and your children have become talented, I'm very relieved. Since your identity has been confirmed, go home with me today."
"Perhaps, looking at the courtyard you used to live in, the familiar rooms, you'll remember."
Yan Qingyun said gently. He looked like an old man who genuinely cared for his daughter. He didn't have any emotions of sadness or joy. It was as if his daughter had never left. It was just normal care. He said it naturally.
Madam Zhao was a little helpless. She looked at Su Sanlang and the children, not knowing how to reply.
Su Xiaolu and the others could not figure out Yan Qingyun's performance.
Even Father Qi and Mother Qi couldn't help but wonder if they were wrong.
Yan Qingyun didn't seem to have any killing intent at all. He even cried.
"Mianmian, you're my biological daughter. This can't be faked. It doesn't matter if you lost your memory or not. There's still a lot of time in the future. I just think that you should burn an incense stick for your mother. It's been more than 20 years. She's also worried about you."
Yan Qingyun sighed. His gaze landed on the two bowls of mixed blood and he smiled warmly at Madam Zhao.
"I'm sorry. I'm not alone anymore. We have to discuss this matter as a family. My identity has been confirmed. I'll go back and offer incense to my mother. I'll definitely go back, but I'm already married. I don't want my current life to be ruined. If you can accept them, I'll do my filial duty as a daughter."
Madam Zhao mustered her courage and said. She was Yan Mian, but she could not go back. The current her was Madam Zhao, the mother of the children.
As Yan Mian was supposed to be filial, she would do her best. That was all.
"Alright, alright. Father knows that this is too sudden. We're both in the capital, so you can come home whenever you want. We still have a lot of time, so there's no hurry."
Yan Qingyun smiled lovingly.
"Then let me introduce myself. Children, although this is the first time you've seen me, don't panic. Grandpa likes you very much. Now that you're home, you don't have to be afraid anymore. Grandpa will protect you and your great-grandfather's family will like you very much. You all look like good children."
Yan Qingyun looked at Su Xiaolu and the others and praised them with a smile.
After saying that, Yan Qingyun turned around and smiled at Father Qi and Mother Qi. "Look, am I right?"
Father Qi and Mother Qi nodded. Father Qi looked at Madam Zhao and said seriously, "Cousin, you don't remember us, but our family has been thinking about you for so many years. Unfortunately, we've been separated for too long. Several of your cousins have already died in battle, but now that you're back, their spirits in heaven will rest in peace."
Father Qi was speaking from the bottom of his heart. He was the only one who had survived and was lucky enough to see Madam Zhao return.
Yan Qingyun sighed and said, "That's right. You're your grandfather's little girl. Your uncle didn't give birth to any girls and dotes on you. Of the five cousins, only he is still around."
Madam Zhao looked at Father Qi and felt very uncomfortable. She could not control her tears.
Su Sanlang was also sad. What people feared most in their lives was never seeing each other again.
"I'm sorry."
Madam Zhao choked and apologized. She did not know why she had to apologize, but apart from apologizing, she could not say anything else.
"Grandpa, Uncle, Aunt, please come in and sit down."
Su Hua spoke. Before they found out the truth behind the assassination last night, they only suspected the amiable old man in front of them.
Since she was sure that he was her mother's biological father, she had to show him the respect and etiquette he deserved.
Only then did Madam Zhao come back to her senses and say, "Yes, come in, please come in."
Su Xiaolu took away the two bowls.
She helped Su Xiaoling cook. There were so many people, so they definitely had to eat.
Zhou Heng also came to help. Su Xiaolu could only watch the fire.
Chapter 400: Blood Verification 3
"Xiaolu, do you think this old man is kind?"
Su Xiaoling lowered her voice and asked Su Xiaolu.
She looked at Zhou Heng again. "Brother Heng, what do you think?"
Su Xiaolu thought about it seriously and said, "This grandfather is not as simple as he looks. Although he looks like he's smiling, I don't like him."
Yan Qingyun looked kind and amiable, but his eyes were like those of a sly old fox.
Actually, this was normal. This was the first time he had seen them. If he had to say how much he liked them, it would definitely be a lie.
Zhou Heng said softly, "Qi Xingzhi said that he's an official in the court and is now the Minister of Revenue, a Secondary Rank. His thoughts are as deep as a wolf in sheep's clothing. This is normal. The matter last night has yet to be resolved. I can't say that I don't trust him, but I can't trust him too much either."
He had to be vigilant until the investigation of the assassination was over.
Su Xiaoling smiled helplessly and said, "I think so too. Although he's smiling, I feel that there's a distance between us. He's not like Uncle-Master and Uncle-Master Gui You. Even if they are cold, it won't make me feel distant."
"Don't worry. Third Uncle and Third Aunt know what to do. Ah Chong and Ah Hua are also here. There's also the Qi family."
Zhou Heng smiled and said.
The forthrightness of the Qi family's martial arts practitioners could be seen at a glance.
They could tell that Qi Xingzhi and Qi Xingfeng really treated the Su family as family.
Therefore, they would feel aggrieved when they were misunderstood and could not explain.
They had seen General Qi before. At that time, General Qi asked them even when he was injured. The worry in his eyes could not be faked, so they did not have to worry about any problems with the Qi family.
At this moment, in the main room.
Through his understanding, Yan Qingyun was really shocked.
He sighed in his heart that this daughter was really lucky. It was already good enough that one had a son who could study, but she actually had two!
As for Su Hua, he was actually the first in the entire Furongzhou and obtained the title of Top Scorer. He was talented and could not be underestimated.
Su Chong was a little lacking, but it shouldn't be a problem for him to obtain the rank of a scholar in this examination. As for Su Hua, he couldn't guess.
If he got close to these two children, it would be beneficial to him.
Therefore, Yan Qingyun became even more amiable.
He also gently exchanged articles with Su Chong and Su Hua. He was a minister in the imperial court and had been an official for many years. His careful guidance could benefit Su Chong and Su Hua greatly. After all, the imperial examination was for the sake of becoming an official. Without anyone to guide them, they would have to take many detours.
After chatting for a while, the atmosphere was warm.
Father Qi also asked about Su Chong's martial arts.
Su Chong also told him everything. Seeing that Su Chong was calm and composed, Father Qi couldn't help but praise, "Ah Chong is really outstanding. If only your cousin was as calm as you. You're both practicing martial arts. Why are you so calm?"
Qi Xingfeng blushed in embarrassment after being exposed. He touched his head and looked at Su Chong. "Cousin, please teach me well another day. How can you keep your composure? I can't hold it in no matter what."
Su Chong smiled and said, "It's simple. Just follow me."
Qi Xingfeng waved his hand. "That's useless. When I was young, I practiced martial arts and also did horse stance stances, but I didn't have the patience."
Su Chong smiled and said, "If you want to improve, I have a way."
After pressing his acupoint, he couldn't run even if he wanted to.
"Alright, I'll definitely learn from you when I'm free."
Qi Xingfeng patted his chest and said.
"Xingfeng should indeed study hard. Although you are a general and you are strong, if you are calm, I'm afraid there is no battle you can't win."
Yan Qingyun said with a smile.
The Qi family produced generals. All of them were born with great strength. They had practiced martial arts since they were young and grew up in the capital. They were all generals who could stand alone. If they could be resourceful and make up for their shortcomings, it would be amazing.
No one argued with that.
When the meal was ready.
Everyone sat together to eat.
Yan Qingyun looked at Su Xiaoling and praised gently, "Not bad, your mother taught you all very well."
Although Su Xiaoling did not know how to play the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she was born in a farming family. It was already not bad that she could be nurtured to this extent.
With these two elder brothers, it would not be difficult to find a good family in the future. She would also have the chance to learn zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting in the future.
As soon as they ate, Yan Qingyun was stunned. He really didn't expect Su Xiaoling's culinary skills to be so good.
Her culinary skills were not inferior to that of the imperial chef.
After taking two bites, Qi Xingfeng said excitedly, "It's so delicious. Why is it so delicious... It's so delicious."
These dishes were too good.
"Eat slowly..."
Mother Qi looked at Qi Xingfeng devouring the food and felt a little embarrassed. Because he was too impatient, Qi Xingfeng was often mocked at various banquets.
Mother Qi looked at Madam Zhao awkwardly. Madam Zhao's gaze was gentle and she did not look down on him at all. She even picked up food for Qi Xingfeng. Mother Qi's heart warmed and she instantly felt that she had to protect Madam Zhao in the future.
"Eat slowly. If you like it, come more often."
Madam Zhao could not help but like Qi Xingfeng and Qi Xingzhi. These two children were sincere, and Qi Xingfeng was not scheming at all.
What he revealed was his true nature. A person like him could not be judged by those rules.
Qi Xingfeng nodded happily. "As long as Aunt doesn't mind me, I'll definitely come here often."
He wanted to say "everyday", but the words were about to leave his mouth, so he stiffly changed it to "often".
Madam Zhao smiled gently and said, "Of course I won't dislike you. Even if you come every day, I'll be happy."
Qi Xingfeng's eyes lit up.
Qi Xingzhi ate quietly and couldn't help but smile.
Madam Zhao looked at Qi Xingzhi and said gently, "Xingzhi, you have to come often too. Aunt likes you very much."
Qi Xingzhi smiled. "Thank you for liking us, Aunt. Eldest Brother and I will come and disturb you often."
"You young people can play together. When the time comes, I'll bring your two cousins, Yuran and Yuanan, along. You're all the closest people."
Yan Qingyun said with a smile. He didn't expect Qi Xingfeng and Qi Xingzhi to be so likable. He had to mention his two grandsons.
Speaking of who was closer, it was naturally the Yan family.
Su Chong and Su Hua smiled and nodded.
After dinner, Yan Qingyun and the Qi family left reluctantly.
Yan Qingyun said gently to Su Sanlang, "You're already husband and wife. You have to treat her well from now on. It was destiny that Mianmian met you. Now that your family is in rapprochement, I'm also at ease. After Ah Chong and Ah Hua's exams are over, we'll make an official announcement and go home together, understand?"
"Your body seems to have old injuries. I'll ask the imperial physician to come and take a look at you in two days. I'll also take a look at Mianmian and take good care of her body. I'm still waiting for you to be filial to me when I'm older."
Yan Qingyun spoke gently to Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao. As he spoke, he patted Su Sanlang's shoulder. His words were an acknowledgement of Su Sanlang.