Xiao Qiao smiled: Father, you should not ask where the hero ca from, but you must be aware of the source of wealth. Chen Shou was a fieldman, but he beca a nobleman, and the Marquis of Changping was born as a slave and granted ten thousand households. Although he is from a lowly background, how do you know he wont have so great deeds in the future? Besides, you said my brother would be in danger if he hadnt co to the rescue that day.
Qiao Ping was silent and said, What my daughter said is true! I saw Bi Zhis power that day, which is rare in this world. He lived on my horse farm like a dragon trapped in shallow water. He will soar to the sky if he gets the wind and waves!
Xiao Qiao said. I dare not hide from Father, but I ca south this ti because I wanted to et with them. I received a letter during the day, and he is now waiting for in Su City to pick up and et with my sister. I would go north imdiately once I t my sister.
Qiao Ping let out a sound: So, thats how it is!
After a mont of silence, he said, Since your cousin is willing to follow him, the matter will be over. I was grateful he saved your brothers life on the battlefield and regretted I couldnt find that person. Now that he is in Yanzhou, I will go there with you tomorrow and thank him in person.
Bi Zhi saved Qiao Ci. But he took Da Qiao and left Yanzhou as the Qiao familys horse slave, which was a capital offense according to the current law. If Uncle Qiao Yue had known about it, he probably would have grunted, thinking that it was only natural for a slave to save his master.
But her father was as open-minded as she had hoped. Not only did he not ntion the old incident, he even said he would personally thank him. Xiao Qiaos heart felt more respect and love for her father. She smiled and shook her head: I told Father about this just to let you have a number in mind. Bi Zhi saved my brother, not to win Fathers gratitude. I have not told him you will be going with , so if you show up suddenly, Im afraid it will be inconvenient. When I et him, I will pass on your gratitude. If there is a suitable opportunity in the future, it is not too late for Father to et with him again.
When Qiao Ping heard that, he thought it was reasonable. After thinking about it, he said, Fine. If you see him, tell him the Qiao family has released him from slavery. From now on, he will be no different from a commoner. I hope he will treat your sister well and make great achievents in the future to live up to your sisters affection for him.
Xiao Qiao was happy and thanked her father repeatedly.
On the day the temple of the Great Witch of Mount Yu was burned down, the Great Witch was beheaded at the entrance of the downtown street. Yu Yang Magistrate issued a docunt and posted it at the citys entrance, saying witchcraft was an evil path designed to confuse peoples minds. It was harmful and let people not indulge in it.
The incident was so sudden the whole city was talking about it. A few days later, this sensation of the citys big event slowly cald down.
It was already dark when Wei Shao returned from the governnt office.
He entered the gate, went straight to the north house, and walked to that three-way intersection, but his feet habitually paused to look in the direction of the west house. He continued to walk forward again.
Mrs. Xu was sitting on a couch, looking at a small copper stove with two ears for heating, and seed to be thinking about sothing. She heard a servant outside the door call out Master and saw Wei Shao co, wrapped in cold air.
When Wei Shao ca close, he greeted her. She asked if Wei Shao had eaten dinner. When she heard him say he hadnt eaten, she felt distressed and asked Old Zhong to send in the food.
Under the scrutiny of Mrs. Xu, Wei Shao silently finished his dinner in a couple of minutes. After they removed the food tray, Wei Shao said, How is Grandmothers health these days? Since I ca back, I have been busy with my affairs, and I have not been able to pay my respects to Grandmother. Please dont bla .
Mrs. Xu said, Grandmother is very well. You dont need to worry.
After saying that, she looked at her grandson carefully. He seed to have a faint trace of weariness between his eyebrows.
After thinking about it, she sighed: Shaoer, I did not let you know about the troubles at ho to not add to your worries. The rear of the house was the business of us, mothers, and if there was any disturbance, it was my failure to notice it. If you want to bla, bla . Since your mother is in confinent, I must give you an explanation. Your mother has gone too far this ti. If you let her go on like before, we dont know what kind of trouble she will cause in the future. Grandmother knows you are a filial son. You wont bla grandmother in your heart, right?
Wei Shao said: Why did you say that, grandmother? My mother was so confused that she committed such a cri, and her confinent was a great deal of leniency on her part. Even if I am stupid, I am not so confused I cant tell right from wrong.
Mrs. Xu nodded: Its good that you think so. This ti, the matter of the rear house stops here. You dont need to worry about it anymore. Grandmother knows what to do.
Wei Shao said: Although the incident occurred in the rear house, I feel the danger still lingers. If she had not
He paused and jumped over, If it is not for Grandmothers fortune, I cant imagine
Mrs. Xu looked at him and smiled, Yes, if not for your wifes vigilance and releasing the cat, Im afraid you would not have seen this trip back
Wei Shao leaned over, raised his arms, holding one of Mrs. Xus hands tightly with his own, and refused to let go for a long ti.
Mrs. Xu looked at him with a smile, her other hand over the back of his thick hand, soothingly patting it, saying, Grandmother is fine. Its over
Wei Shao released Mrs. Xus hand, sat up straight again, and said. Grandmother, I heard from Yuyang Magistrate that Old Jiang got the poison from the dead country marquis wife. How did Old Jiang get the dicine from that woman? Where did that woman originate? Did my mother instruct her? Its not that I defend my mother. There are many doubts in the process. I will feel uneasy if we dont investigate this matter properly.
Mrs. Xu looked at Wei Shao for a mont and said: I am old, but I am not confused. This ti the ghosts have walked in front of the gate. I also had the sa thoughts. Leave this matter to Grandmother! As always, you do your job well outside. These back house demons and ghosts, Grandmother deal with them myself. You dont need to be distracted anymore.
Wei Shao hesitated.
Wei Shao thought for a mont and said, Since Grandmother has said so, I will listen. Please let know if theres any progress, and I can rest assured.
Mrs. Xu smiled, nodded, looked at him, and said, Do you miss your wife? Its my fault. She said she was going back to visit her sick Aunt, so I let her go in a mont of weakness. But I did not ask about her return date. Youve co ho, but youre all alone. Grandmother felt distressed.
Wei Shao froze, a trace of wretchedness swept across his eyes, and said with a straight face, Not at all! Grandmother misunderstood! She can go back. I dont mind if she stays at Qiaos house for a year and a half if it pleases her. Im a big man. Why would I care about that?
Mrs. Xu raised her eyebrows as if relieved: Thats good. I was worried you missed your wife. Thats good.
Wei Shao smiled and accompanied Mrs. Xu for a few more words, instructing her servants to serve her with care and respectfully excused himself.
Wei Shao returned to the west house alone, a little sullen. When he entered the inner courtyard, he raised his eyes and saw the candlelight in the room. There seed to be a slender figure shaking in front of the window. His heart jumped, imdiately speeding up his steps, and push open the door. A maid replacing the candle in front of the desk jumped, turned around to see Wei Shao, bowed, and called him marquis.
Wei Shao looked upset, listened to the maids explanation, and impatiently brushed his hand. The maid did not dare to stay and retreated.
Wei Shao went to the study and returned late at night. Lay down, but he couldnt sleep. Xiao Qiao appeared before his eyes, and he touched the empty side of the bed. His heart and head gradually seed to have a fire. Suddenly, he thought, I was away on a war trip, and my fate was unknown. That night she wanted to stay, but she did not stay in the ho to await my return. She left and went back to Yanzhou without leaving a single word! They say won are jealous, and she left like that. If I slept with soone else, wouldnt she be bothered?
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