There was no warmth in the magnificent house. The incense burner on the table fell over and ashes were scattered all over the floor. Traces of dried blood could still be faintly seen. The night attack that almost killed Bai Qige a few days ago was still vivid in her mind. At that time, in this room
It was still somewhat popular, and except for the haggard figure sitting on the bedside, the room was silent and seemed empty.
After catching Bai Qige's weakness of worrying about her relatives, Yi Chenjing no longer sent anyone to guard her. Now the Zhao Kingdom is a vassal state and the Bai family is a criminal nation. It is easy for the powerful seventh prince to want the Bai family to disappear from the world overnight.
, Yi Chenjing believed that even if the door of the room was opened directly to the outside of the palace, Bai Qige would not escape from Lianchenxuan.
Since entering the palace, right and wrong have been flashing through her mind one by one. Bai Qige is sorting out her thoughts, hoping to get some clues. Although she does not want to believe that Hong Xiao's death is related to the original owner of this body, the facts are before her eyes.
Yi Chenjing didn't believe her, and even Bai Qige herself began to suspect that there was a secret behind Hong Xiao's death by drowning - Bai Qige herself had concealed too many facts, including the scars on Hong Xiao's body and the fact that the Zhao Dynasty had kept silent about the matter.
If these reasons cannot be verified clearly, her charges will not be cleared.
Since ancient times, there have been many disputes in the royal family. Bai Qige did not hope that the fifth prince Yi Chenxuan could help her, but she was also very disgusted with Yi Chenjing's statement.
It stands to reason that Yi Chenxuan, who had just arrived and was a stranger to her, could not have any ulterior motives and was simply caring, but to be so suspicious of Yi Chenjing was really innocent.
Unknowingly, that clean and gentle face broke into Bai Qige's mind, and every word and deed was deeply imprinted in Bai Qige's memory. Yi Chenxuan's gentle care in time of need made Bai Qige feel strange to a man for the first time. This feeling
What Yi Chenjing or other men could not give was to support Bai Qige with a clear sky in the life of a substitute marriage full of hardships. Even if lightning and thunder were everywhere outside, trying to crush and tear her apart, the tranquility here remained.
Only when I cuddle up in his arms do I feel most at ease.
"Your Highness, please ask Princess Qi'an to come to the wing. The guests have already arrived. Please hurry up, Princess Qi'an." The maid's disrespectful message came from outside the door. Bai Qige responded lightly and sat down in front of the dressing table leisurely.
Tidy up your hair.
God gave her a new life but took away her beautiful appearance. A hideous scar on her left cheek made her already ugly face even more ugly. She simply applied powder to cover a few bruises, and Bai Qige looked at her face in the bronze mirror.
He smiled calmly.
Facing the enemy with a smile is the heaviest blow to the enemy.
She followed the maid calmly to the side room. The cold and solemn figure in the room was sitting on the couch, sipping tea, and did not raise her head when she heard the footsteps. The maid stepped back, and Bai Qige stood in the center, looking at Yi Chenjing intently: "
Where is the person you want me to meet?”
"Why are you so anxious? I'll let you see it." The two little birds on the branches outside the window attracted the attention of the seventh prince of Yao Kingdom and flew away. As the field of vision became clearer, Yi Chenjing finally turned his head and looked at the thin woman standing in the center.
, "Speaking of which, you should be grateful to this person. Without him, you would not have been able to marry into the distant country instead of Hongxiao."
As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of methodical footsteps came from behind, a burst of iron armor clashed, and a loud and respectful voice said: "The last general Yun Zhongjin is knocking to see the Seventh Prince."
For a moment, a deliberately maintained smile froze on Bai Qige's face.
Cloud, bell, Jin.
This name is so familiar that it couldn't be more familiar. When she was in Zhaoguo Prison, it was this name that Bai Qige hated the most.
"Why, don't you look back?" Yi Chenjing sneered, holding his forehead with his slender fingers, and tilted his head slightly, "You can steal the defense map for General Yun, but now you don't even have the courage to see him? You feel so guilty, and why?
Dare you say you don’t know anything?”
The palms hidden in the sleeves were clenched into fists, and the nails were dug into the flesh. Bai Qige, who relied on the sharp pain to maintain her sanity, bit her lips and did not say a word for a long time.
Yun Zhongjin, Bai Haocheng's young lieutenant, and Bai Qige's fiancée.
He also has another more controversial identity - the traitor who encouraged Bai Qige to steal the defense plans and then forward them to the enemy's leading general Yi Chenjing.
No wonder Yi Chenjing is so sure that she killed Hongxiao, and no wonder Bai Qige herself would steal the defense map and betray Zhao State without any warning. If Yun Zhongjin is linked to Yi Chenjing and Hongxiao's drowning,
Everything makes sense.
Assuming that the death of Hongxiao is really inseparable from Bai Qige himself, then Yun Zhongjin should be the person who knows the inside story. That is why he has the capital to threaten Bai Qige to steal the Zhaoguo border defense map from his second brother Bai Haocheng, and at the same time
Able to gain Yi Chenjing's trust as an enemy general.
Tingyun Zhongjin claims to be the last general. It can be inferred that the young lieutenant general who betrayed the motherland and defected to the enemy has now become the general of the distant country. The word "traitor to the country and seek glory" is most appropriate to put on him. How can he not take a look at such "ability"?
?
Bai Qige turned around and lowered her head, while Yun Zhongjin, who was kneeling respectfully on the ground, raised his head when he heard the sound. His eyes happened to meet the incomplete face, and he immediately subconsciously turned his head to look aside.
Obviously, Yun Zhongjin, as a fiancée, is dodging.
There was a trace of sarcasm on Bai Qige's lips.
I have to admit that Yun Zhongjin is a very attractive man. He has a strong body, thick eyebrows and starry eyes, and is full of energy and elegance. No matter how you think about it, it is a pity for the third lady of the Bai family who has such an ordinary appearance and timid appearance. It seems that he will become
The prospective son-in-law of the Bai family was not just wishful thinking, but a conspiracy. If Bai Qige hadn't been self-absorbed and thought she was worthy of Yun Zhongjin, then she would have been forced to agree to the marriage.
Jin Xu was defeated on the outside, and Bai Qige wanted to curse her as a beast. However, as Captain An Xunxi, who died in the service of the country, she was qualified to curse like this. As the third lady of the Bai family who also betrayed Zhao State, her behavior was worse than that of a beast.
Yun Zhongjin is even more contemptible and has no right to criticize him.
"What do you know about Hongxiao? Did you see me kill her with your own eyes?" Seeing Yun Zhongjin nod his head without hesitation, Bai Qige wanted to slap her, "Well, tell me what you saw!
"
Yun Zhongjin looked at Yi Chenjing hesitantly, and after the latter nodded in agreement, he said: "I wanted to go to the river to relax that day, but I didn't expect to see two strange men violently raping Princess Hongxiao, and the third lady
He just stood aside and watched, with no intention of helping. Later... Later, the two men threw Princess Hongxiao into the river. It took half an hour for the third lady to leave, and not long after that, she brought someone over to talk.
It was Princess Hongxiao who drowned. At that time, I was just a small governor with no power. I was afraid that if I told the truth, I would be silenced by the Bai family, so I did not dare to bring up the old matter again until I took refuge with the Seventh Prince."
In other words, Bai Qige did not kill Hongxiao himself, but it was very possible that he instigated others to do it.
Yi Chenjing was not as excited as before, but the chill did not decrease by half: "You have heard it with your own ears, Bai Qige, what else do you want to quibble with?"
"I said that I can't remember anything before. I can't categorically determine whether I killed the person, but I still have a few questions to ask him."
Bai Qige puffed up her chest without any fear, and turned to Yun Zhongjin coldly: "First, since you know that I am closely related to the death of Princess Hongxiao, why do you take the initiative to propose marriage instead of reporting to King Zhao? No matter how powerful the Bai family is, it can't be more powerful.
King Zhao, what is your purpose in pursuing a woman with no talent or beauty and suspicion of murder to become the son-in-law of the Bai family? Secondly, as a small commander in the army, why did you see the princess being raped?
Didn't you stand up and let the bad guys do whatever they want? Two men scared you? Third, why did you betray the country and surrender to the enemy? The people who gave birth to you, raised you and educated you were Zhao people, but you led troops into the country to destroy our Zhao country.
Yun Zhongjin, has your conscience been eaten by a dog?!"
The sharp rebuke made Yun Zhongjin unable to raise his head, and his few defenses seemed feeble: "I, I just want to use my identity as the son-in-law of the Bai family to get a part-time official position, so I concealed the facts and in exchange for the defense plan.
Besides, you were the one who harmed others, and you were the one who stole the defense plans. If you have a sinister heart, you are more ruthless than me, right?"
"That's enough!" The palm of his hand hit the table with a loud noise. Yun Zhongjin trembled in fright. He quickly closed his mouth and buried his head deeply. He secretly looked at the man sitting on the table from the corner of his eye. Yi Chenjing shouted angrily, interrupting the argument between the two.
, his cold eyes fell on Bai Qige: "You can deny it however you want, I know what the truth is."
"Property? I'm afraid there is no one more confused than you in the world."
Yi Chenjing raised his eyebrows, his dark eyes reflected a thin figure with his head slightly raised, stubborn and unwilling to back down.
Xiao Yingge, who once kept her grievances in her heart and dared not speak out, has changed. Just like Hongxiao hoped, she has become strong and dared to raise her head and face reality.
It's a pity that the red ribbon can no longer be seen.
The brief absence was quickly covered up. Yi Chenjing regained her indifference and waved her hand: "Come here, take Princess Qi'an back to the room. General Yun will go down too. It's been a hard day today. I hope General Yun can do it in the future."
He shouldered the responsibility and put all his talents into use, making great contributions to my great achievements."
"I don't dare to be the last general, I don't dare to be..." He stood up tremblingly. Yun Zhongjin was a tall man but he looked extremely humble. When he passed by Bai Qige, he lowered his head and refused to meet.
The maid who led the way before carefully pulled Bai Qige's sleeve. Bai Qige stood there and stared at Yi Chenjing for a long time, then turned and left without saying a word.
Having said that, if Yi Chenjing is really a person whose rationality has gone to his head, it will be useless to say more.
The empty wing fell into a deserted and lonely room, several thunders rumbled outside the window, and a moment later heavy raindrops fell like broken beads, and the entire courtyard was shrouded in a hazy curtain of rain.
Yi Chenjing stared at the puddle outside the door in trance. It wasn't until another bolt of lightning pierced the sky, a strong wind swept across the sky, and the dense leaves of the thick poplar trees next to the porch rustled that his handsome face regained its expression.
Silently, a deep smile that takes everything into consideration.
"Your Highness." A man walked in outside the door in the pouring rain. He was neatly dressed in smart clothes and his eyes were shrewd and cautious. "He's gone."
"It's raining so heavily, it's hard for him to hide outside for a long time." With a faint smile, the seventh prince of Yaoguo's face suddenly turned gloomy, and his eyes flashed with light.
The visitor glanced at the courtyard thoughtfully, pondered for a moment, and then spoke in a low voice: "Your Highness has long suspected that what Yun Zhongjin said is untrue, why are you so harsh on Princess Qi'an? Concubine Jing went to see her privately yesterday.
It seems that I want to use the queen's words to persuade the emperor to propose marriage as soon as possible. I think this marriage cannot be avoided."
"I can hide, but what can I do if I can't hide? I also thought she was wronged, but when I went to Zhaoguo to meet Wu Zuo, I realized that the matter was more terrifying than I imagined." Take a deep breath, as if
Thinking of some extremely painful scene, Yi Chenjing frowned.
Some things cannot be controlled by one's body, and similarly, one cannot control one's mind.
"She can only be a chess piece in this turmoil. If she can't survive others' manipulation and dies as a result, she deserves it."