The windless river surface is as level as a mirror, and the light from the morning sun shines on the water, like a soft halo floating on the river.
I don't know when, a pleasure boat came and rolled out fine lines that extended far and wide.
"Good mother-in-law, I hope you can reunite with your family soon."
A delicate woman stood on the bow of the boat, holding an urn in her hand, and slowly poured the ashes into the river.
The ashes were scattered, taking with them an unbearable past.
This woman is naturally Li Qingzhao, and there is a man standing behind her, it is Li Qi.
"well---!"
After a while, Li Qingzhao finally poured all the ashes in the urn into the river, sighed, and turned around.
Li Qi crossed his arms, leaned against the cabin, and said with a smile: "Sister Qingzhao, you are really a kind person. Although Mr. Zhao was poisoned by a good mother-in-law himself, she can't escape her involvement. But the person who handled her funeral affairs was...
you."
It turned out that Zhang Hao was not in cahoots with Liu Qin and Lei Ming, but she might have seen the murderer hiding behind the window and poisoning her. Although it was already evening and she couldn't see who it was, Li Qi knew that although she
She didn't guess who the adulterer was, but she should have noticed that Liu Qin was pregnant, because she used to be a midwife and was very familiar with the matter.
And in that short moment, she made the most wrong choice in her life, which was to help the evildoer.
This is why Lei Ming, Liu Qin and others did not mention Zhang Hao when they gave their confessions.
Because it was just a coincidence. A coincidence that even Lei Ming had not thought of. He must have thought that God was helping him at the time.
Zhang Hao's reason for doing this is also very simple. Because she hates Zhao Ji, she hates these traitorous ministers. It is because of them that she lost her husband and son. Originally, she would have been very happy in this life, at least she would not have been alone for more than ten years.
Not to mention that he will not die without a child.
In fact, Zhao Mingcheng cannot even be called a treacherous minister, but he did follow Zhao Ji south. In that political turmoil, public opinion will all point the finger at these people, and Zhao Mingcheng is no exception.
He became a great traitor.
Zhang Hao was originally a simple civilian woman who did not understand the affairs of the court and had no ability to distinguish right from wrong. So she regarded Zhao Mingcheng as one of the murderers of her husband.
The accumulation of more than ten years of loneliness caused the seeds of revenge to sprout in her heart, and she needed someone to vent her anger on.
Although Zhao Mingcheng was not killed by her, death or immortality all depended on her thoughts.
But Zhang was kind-hearted and not evil, so when she actually saw Zhao Mingcheng's death, not only did she not feel any pleasure in revenge, but she felt very regretful. She has been living in self-blame these days. She once thought about committing suicide, but
She vaguely guessed that Liu Qin might also want to harm Li Qingzhao. So she kept waiting, hoping that Li Qingzhao could escape. She also thought about surrendering, but the problem was, who would believe her words as a woman?
So she decided that if the verdict had not been overturned on the day Li Qingzhao was sentenced, she would give it a try.
When she went to the government office that day, she heard that she had helped a big adulterer, and she felt even more regretful. After she returned home, she had been waiting for Li Qingzhao to come back. She hoped to apologize to Li Qingzhao in person, but when Li Qingzhao came in
While in the hospital, she had already taken poison.
Li Qingzhao shook his head gently and said sadly: "People are dead, why are you talking about this? She is just a poor person. I just hope that such tragedies will never happen again."
Li Qi shrugged and said with a wry smile: "I'm afraid it's difficult. People's hearts are sinister. Even if the world is peaceful, this kind of thing is unavoidable. It's just a difference between more and less."
"The human heart is evil."
Li Qingzhao looked up and sighed softly.
Li Qi glanced at Li Qingzhao and said, "Sister Qingzhao, Zhang Hao's death actually told us a very good truth."
Li Qingzhao asked: "What's the point?"
Li Qidao: "Think about it, if she hadn't been living in grief, how could she have made such a stupid choice at that moment? It can be seen that this person can't keep looking behind, but has to look ahead. Living is the best memory of the deceased. No matter how bad it is, we can make this memory last longer."
Li Qingzhao was stunned for a moment, then he understood and smiled softly: "You are always so good at comforting people."
Li Qi said hey: "Thank you, thank you."
Li Qingzhao tucked a few strands of black hair that had been blown down by the breeze behind his ears and said with a smile: "Actually, we can see this from you. No matter how difficult it is, you will always choose to face it."
Li Qidao: "Actually, I wasn't like this before. But after some things happened, I figured it out. To use the old saying, life has to be passed. Happiness is also a day, sadness is also a day. Why bother to make yourself miserable? Like the most pathetic person in the world."
"What you said makes sense." Li Qingzhao nodded thoughtfully and said, "But no matter what, thank you for staying with me these days. Without you, I'm afraid it would be difficult for me to survive, but don't worry , I actually had already looked away when I was in Shuixie. Although my husband's death was unjust, he himself also had unshirkable responsibilities. If he had not chosen to go south at that time, but stayed in Kaifeng, none of these things would have happened. Maybe it’s all God’s will, God’s punishment for us as a couple.”
Li Qi smiled and said: "It's great if you think so. God is indeed a very good scapegoat. If you can blame God for all your unhappiness, you are a smart person."
Li Qingzhao chuckled and said, "If I remember correctly, you have expressed your dissatisfaction with God more than once."
"More than dissatisfied, I hate it to death." Li Qi said, stunned for a moment, and then said with a hint of self-deprecation: "Maybe now I have an extra sense of gratitude in my heart. It's really a mixture of love and hate!"
Li Qingzhao didn't quite understand what he heard, but he didn't ask any more questions. He suddenly said, "By the way, aren't you here for business in Hangzhou? Did I delay your work?"
Li Qi smiled confidently: "Don't worry, everything is under control."
"That's good." Li Qingzhao nodded and said: "This matter has passed, don't worry. I will be fine. You should focus on business. If you delay business because of me, then I will He became a sinner through the ages."
"It's not that exaggerated."
"Although I don't know the purpose of your trip, as a Privy Councilor, you actually went south in person. This must not be an easy matter."
Li Qidao: "Sister Qingzhao. Fortunately you are not a man, otherwise what would I have to do with you?"
Li Qingzhao suddenly smiled and said: "You know, once upon a time, I was upset about this. Especially when I saw this country in danger, I really hated myself for being a girl. But now I don't think so.
Because my temperament is not suitable for being an official at all, because I am too inflexible and love to accept death. Even if I have not been an official, I have caused a lot of trouble for my husband. If I really become an official, maybe I will still be able to do it.
It will implicate many people, and you are much smarter than me."
Li Qi shook his head and said seriously: "Actually, Sister Qingzhao, you have contributed a lot to where I am today. Every time I talk to you, I learn a lot, it's true. In the end, I was just a chef.
I only know how to mix green onions with tofu. For a person like me who is suddenly rich in my career, I really need someone to warn me in my ear, remind me, and help me correct my ideological deviations. It is you who make me understand many big principles. I
I am really lucky to have met several good mentors, and you are one of them."
Li Qingzhao was stunned for a moment. She was a little flattered by Li Qi's words and said, "Really? Didn't you always say that I influenced Sanniang?"
"Uh... I think---this should be the difference between me and my wife." Li Qi opened his hands and said.
After floating on the river for a while, Li Qi and Li Qingzhao prepared to go back. However, as soon as they landed on the shore, a guard hurriedly came over and announced: "Sir, General Yue and General Han are here."
"Where are they now?"
"In Zuixian Villa."
"I see."
Since Li Qingzhao had to go home to pack some things, she made an agreement with Mrs. Qin and the others to move in with them. Originally, Li Qi planned to go with Li Qingzhao, but it was definitely not possible now, so he ordered both of them to die.
A guard escorted Li Qingzhao there, while he himself rushed back.
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"Gee, this villa is really beautiful. It would be great if I could live here!"
"General Niu, don't dream about this. Do you know how much it costs to stay here for one night?"
"That's not true. The Privy Councilor has always been very nice to me. Maybe he will give me a room."
"Niugao, have you damaged your brain during the war? You are talking nonsense like this."
When Li Qi came to the courtyard gate, he saw Yue Fei, Niu Gao, and Han Shizhong looking around inside, as if they were a group of grandma Liu entering the city. He walked forward and said with a smile: "Yue Fei, this guy's brain is not bad."
, Not only that, he is also very shrewd, and he said this to me on purpose."
Yue Fei and Han Shizhong were startled. When they saw Li Qi coming over, they quickly clasped their fists and said, "Yue Fei (Han Shizhong) is here to see the Privy Councilor."
Niu Gao also bowed with a shy smile.
Li Qi smiled and nodded, pointed at Niu Gao and said, "You stubborn cow."
Seeing that Li Qi had discovered Niu Gao, he looked embarrassed and was about to explain, but Li Qi continued: "I'm getting smarter and smarter. You are right. I do have plans to be here to help you every day."
A man builds a garret."
Niu Gao said happily: "Really?"
"You are so smart, can I deceive you?"
"The Privy Councilor thanked you." Niu Gao laughed cheerfully.
Damn! Am I complimenting you? This stubborn guy is getting more and more shameless. Li Qi rolled his eyes speechlessly.
Yue Fei said: "How can this be done?"
Niu Gao said: "Yue Fei, look at what you said, you are looking down on our Privy Councilor. This little money is nothing."
Li Qi smiled and waved his hand and said: "Okay, this is what you deserve. Loyalty to the king and serving the country are not the same thing as enjoyment. If you are a stubborn cow, don't let me be poor. Be careful, I will transfer you to see you." door."
Niu Gao quickly shut his mouth.
Yue Fei and Han Shizhong hurriedly clasped their fists and said, "Thank you so much, Privy Councilor."
Li Qi smiled and said: "Thanks are enough. I hope you have brought me good news. The weather is not bad today, let's talk outside, and I will ask someone to bring you some food and wine, just as a welcome relief for you."
Soon, several guards put the tables and chairs in place.
The four giants of the Song Dynasty military sat down around the round table.
Li Qi said straight to the point: "How is the situation in Dali?"
Yue Fei said: "Just two days ago, we received news from the Duan family that Duan Zhengyan had escaped from the Gao family's control and was now gathering troops. After I learned the news, I immediately contacted Niu Gao Came here."
Li Qi hummed and said: "This is really a good start."