Chapter 222 There’s no point in pretending to be stupid
When we returned to the alley, it was almost dusk.
Yu Tingwan held several bags of paper-wrapped fried cakes in her hands, which swayed as she walked.
I walked a lot today and my legs are a little sore.
Obviously a few months ago, she had to collect firewood and dragged it all the way down the mountain with difficulty, and the soles of her shoes were worn out.
But now she doesn't have to worry about making a living, and she doesn't need to work. Yu Tingwan has a free life, so she becomes lazy.
"Aunt."
Nannan was squatting at the door playing with stones. When she saw her, she ran over.
My daughter made a babyish sound: "Why didn't you take me with you when you skipped class?"
Yu Tingwan:? ? ?
"Who said I skipped class?"
"Master said so."
"Then he is spreading rumors about me."
Nannan looked up at her in confusion.
But didn’t you just slip away halfway?
Yu Tingwan showed no shame and handed her some fried cakes.
"Take and eat, don't forget to share it with your master."
"Just say...just say that he has a good student who is filial and filial. He never forgets to think about him when he goes out. Let him stop holding on to small things all the time. He is already old and should be more generous."< br>
Seeing that her daughter agreed obediently, Yu Tingwan returned to Wei's house late.
Huiniang was washing vegetables with her head down. She looked over when she heard the sound, and saw that the basket behind her was full. She was afraid that the girl would be crushed.
She shook off the water stains on her hands and quickly came over to help carry it.
"Why did you buy so many?"
After the backpack was taken off, Yu Tingwan felt relaxed and rubbed her shoulders: "I bought it when I saw it was cheap."
She handed over the fried cake: "I bought it on the way back. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's still hot at the moment. Mom and dad, please try it."
Hui Niang took a bite and it tasted good.
The portion is not much, the main thing is to taste it, after all, we will have a serious meal later.
Hui Niang packed her basket while eating. They are all eaten and used at home.
"Why didn't you buy yourself something?"
Hui Niang: "I think the pearl flowers on the Liu family's daughter's hair are very good. If you buy them and wear them, they will be more delicate."
Yu Tingwan was amused: "I'm even worried about how heavy it is."
"She is wearing a jade pendant, you..."
Yu Tingwan: "A burden."
Hui Niang wanted to say something else, but she saw that the basket contained incense, candles, and gold and silver paper...
She knows.
The death anniversary of my parents-in-law and my mother-in-law is coming soon.
"Where is your husband?"
"In the house."
"I'll go take a look."
There was a charcoal fire burning in the house.
But the window was wide open.
Yu Tingwan frowned after entering, closing the door and the window.
Then...
She found that Wei Zhao was not there.
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Wei Zhao was in a hidden dark room at the moment.
It was dim inside, illuminated only by a few kerosene lamps. He sat on the chair brought by Chi Yu and slowly made tea.
A sack was thrown on the ground not far away, and something inside was struggling and twisting.
It's people.
Chi Yu stood beside him and said respectfully: "It happened that Zheng Xu from the Taiyuan Hospital returned to his hometown to worship his ancestors. There are our people in Yucheng. After getting the news, we quickly captured him."
"His accompanying family members will be captured alive and locked up next door to listen to your orders."
The teapot simmered.
Chi Yu stepped forward and untied the sack, revealing an elderly Zheng Xu who was gagged, bound, and looked pale.
Zheng Xu was angry and angry.
His medical skills were not very good and he was not reused in the hospital, but he had done extremely well over the years.
Many imperial doctors talked privately that there was someone behind him. Otherwise, the prince is seriously ill at this moment, how could he be qualified to return home alone?
There is definitely some pride. But Zheng Xu could not have imagined that the carriage was still driving on the official road, and he would be returning to his hometown in half an hour.
The next moment there was a loud bang and the carriage fell apart. He fell to the ground and was knocked unconscious before he could react.
When he woke up, he was put in a sack and thrown on the horse and drove away. All the internal organs will be knocked out.
At first he thought he was a bandit who didn't know how to live or die!
But when he saw Chi Yu, he was dumbfounded.
"Uh! Uh!"
He was speechless, but he looked excited.
Chi Yu took out the cloth from his mouth.
"Chi...Vice General Chi?"
"Why is it you?"
Zheng Xu: "Why did you arrest me!"
Chi Yu didn't respond.
He turned sideways and retreated to a place.
Zheng Xu also saw Wei Zhao who was blocked by Chi Yu just now.
The hair on the hair stood on end, he was suddenly shocked.
His heartbeat was beating loudly like a cowhide drum, his breathing seemed to pull cotton wool out of his lungs, a coldness spread from his soles to his limbs, his eyes flashed with fear, and his sharp voice almost broke.
"Wei...General Wei."
"You actually... you... you're not dead?"
He shivered and tried to move back.
Wei Zhao looked at his ugly posture sarcastically.
The temperature in the darkroom was obviously very low, but Zheng Xu was sweating heavily on his forehead.
Zheng Xu sneered: "It's great that you're okay."
"When I return to Beijing, I don't know how happy the Holy One is."
"I admire you very much."
"I was very sad to hear the news that you died in the battle. Fortunately, you are fine. Although I don't know what happened, it can be seen that God is open and reluctant to let anything happen to you."
Zheng Xu was extremely uneasy.
He looked at Wei Zhao cautiously.
Wei Zhao's eyes were stern, his expression was gloomy and cold, and there seemed to be a terrible storm rolling inside.
Zheng Xu kept silent, not daring to say another word.
But Chi Yu grabbed his collar and dragged him forward to Wei Zhao's feet.
Zheng Xu was in pain, panic, and embarrassed.
A cold touch fell on his chin, it was a dagger, and Zheng Xu was forced to raise his head.
The tip of the knife pointed downwards, and wherever it passed, there were red marks, and there was a stinging sensation from the blood droplets.
Zheng Xu's teeth chattered and he wanted to retreat, but Chi Yu held him firmly.
Wei Zhao held the dagger, his eyes were extremely cold, and his lips moved: "Why are they shaking like this? Did I scare you?"
"General Wei, I have no grievances with you. What are you doing..."
"In the early years, Duke Shun was ill on his bed. Although I was incompetent and could not cure him, I was considerate and took care of him. I made medicines and discussed the prescriptions with the imperial doctors."
"There is hard work without credit. If I have offended you in any way, I will apologize to you..."
Zheng Xu didn't finish his words.
Wei Zhao did not hesitate to pierce his neck with the dagger.
Just a little bit off, and blood could be splattered three feet away.
As an imperial physician, Zheng Xu knew that no one would die in a short time. But as time goes by, it becomes difficult to tell.
He was twitching in pain and almost fainted.
But even so, he heard the screams of his only son outside, desperately calling his father for help.
He has a son who has been cherished like a jewel since he was a child.
Wei Zhao let go of his hand and poured the tea leisurely.
"There's no point in pretending to be stupid anymore."
"I don't have enough patience. It's just a small thing that your precious son is missing an arm and is lame. If he dies, you will be sad."
Zheng Xu didn't care about anything else.
Maybe he would turn traitor and die.
But if he didn't tell him, Wei Zhao wouldn't let him get out alive.
He is not stupid and knows how to choose.
"I say, I say everything."
"The death of Duke Shun was not due to serious illness, but due to poison."