"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 superficial 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 doing?"
During the three or two days when the Han army was stationed in Changsha, Yan's mother and son were closely guarded, and attempts were made to inquire about Zhou Xingfeng's details, but to no avail.
At this time, after hearing his question, Murong Yanzhao sat down and answered calmly: "On the 21st of this month, our east-route army defeated 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 sadness on her face, and she hugged her son tighter.
Zhou Baoquan raised his head, hugged his mother's legs tightly, and looked around, his eyes full of confusion and confusion. In the past few days, there have been too many strange faces at home, and his mother is also unusual. He can no longer be in his favorite place. Running and fighting on the grass...
It took some time, but Yan finally calmed down. There was no strange color on his face, as if all the sadness was hidden in his flesh and blood. He slowly knelt down. When Zhou Baoquan saw this, he 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." Now that the husband is dead, the lowly woman and her son are still protecting their rights. 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 the righteousness. When I saw her today, it was 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 I can repent in time, the whole city will be safe." If the sacrifice does not harm the soldiers and civilians of Changsha, he will be given a lighter sentence.
As for how to deal with you mother and son, you need to report to the imperial court and listen to the emperor's will. However, with the emperor's benevolence, 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 could be saved, who would want to die? Although she was not afraid of death, she still had to care about her son.
"You guys take a rest and prepare your bags. I will send someone to escort your mother and son to Tokyo tomorrow!" 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 any other You can also ask for it directly, as long as it is suitable, I will grant it!"
"You are handsome and generous, thank you, bitch!" Mr. Yan bowed deeply to Murong Yanzhao, and his face showed gratitude.
Looking up at him, there was a pleading in his tone: "I don't want any servants or maids, I just 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 at the side: "Is there such a thing?"
"Yes!" Shi Yanchao nodded, and then hurriedly explained: "There is something strange about his return to the 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 just send a letter, why bother to lead a hundred soldiers back? There must be a conspiracy!"
Murong Yanzhao thought for a while and waved his hand: "Bring the person up!"
Soon, Zhou Liang, who was dressed in lining, was brought up by two soldiers. His whole body was covered with whip marks and brands, and he was bloody and miserable. Seeing this, he immediately frowned and glanced at Shi Yanchao, which made him feel 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 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 any 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 were 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 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 his words?"
"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.
Upon 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 kept in the military camp!"
"Can Mr. Yan offer 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?
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? With a smile, Shi Yanchao 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 him, he showed a cold smile, strode forward, swung his riding crop and whipped Li Guanxiang hard.
He couldn't react at all and 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, causing Li Guanxiang to roll on the ground.
"General, why is this happening?"
"What crime did the official commit?"
"Please forgive me!"
While screaming and begging for mercy, Shi Yanchao ignored him and just beat him with a cold face and a low voice. The surrounding staff, seeing Shi Yanchao's angry look, stayed away from each other and listened to the broken words.
The sound of the whip and the pain that penetrates the flesh seem to be felt by the same person.
After all, Li Guanxiang was just a scholar. How could he withstand such beatings? After being whipped for more than a dozen times, he could only moan and whine, and his pleas for mercy were almost beyond his words.
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Seeing that his official uniform had been beaten to pieces, Shi Yanchao stopped, rolled up his bloody riding crop, glared at Li Guanxiang, and scolded: "You are a villain. If you hadn't been the one to instigate me, why would I have made 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 to check on Li Guanxiang. But Li Guanxiang was beaten to tears...