Chapter 63
Chapter 63
Yun Zhi spoke very naturally, without any hesitation or hesitation. On the contrary, after hearing what he said, Li Yan was stunned for a moment, and then laughed.
It's no wonder that Madam Zheng was able to notice it so easily when they obviously didn't do anything superfluous just now.
From the time when they didn't communicate with each other before, they have inexplicably reached an indescribable tacit understanding and trust. They don't need to use any words to express it. Maybe they can understand each other's thoughts just by looking at each other.
When facing Yunzhi, he shouldn't have any worries or concerns.
"Although I was young at the time, I already remembered a lot of things. I remember that she rescued me from Li Xuan with her big belly, but I also remember that she insisted that I leave Li's residence.
So every time I was tortured by Li Gui, I would inevitably hate her partly.
Only when I grew up did I realize that she insisted on sending me away to save me.Otherwise, according to Li Xuan's habits, he might not be angry one day and start killing me again. "
As Li Yan was talking, he sat down next to Yun Zhi, half leaned on his shoulder, and half closed his eyes, "She may not like me very much, and she really didn't treat me very well, but because of her intolerance and kind thoughts, I can To live so big..."
Yun Zhi nodded lightly: "The biggest mistake she has done in her life is probably when she believed in Li Xuan when she was young. But fortunately, Li Xuan has already suffered retribution, and the Li family is still there, so it should be able to protect her. Their mother and child have no worries about food and clothing, and I think she taught Li Shao well."
"That guy Li Shao... I went to the capital that day, and he came to see me the night before I left. I ridiculed him, but he woke up early the next day to see me off. I put a sleeve stove in it, and I thought at the time, luckily he doesn’t look like Li Xuan..." Li Yan chuckled, "He is indeed smart, but unfortunately his character is a bit innocent and cowardly, but judging from the current situation , it’s a good thing, as long as he behaves better, no one will come to make trouble.”
Yun Zhi didn't answer, but turned her head to look at Li Yan's face.
Although it was mentioned in a joking tone, it shows that he has really remembered it for so long.
In fact, it's just a sleeve stove, it's nothing to do with a family like Li's family, maybe Li Shao himself didn't take it to heart.
It's just because the kindness Li Yan has received over the years is really too little, and it's a rare one, and he never forgets it.
Most of the time, he is indifferent and withdrawn, a bit vengeful, not easy to get along with, but he is the most gracious and reciprocal, he will remember the little warmth from others in the minutiae, and do his best to give back.
It doesn't matter if the other party is the king of Huai'an who has great power, or an ordinary villager in a remote village, or even a nominal aunt and brother who have had resentment.
"When all the incidents are settled and the situation in Pingzhou is settled..." Yunzhi said slowly, "You can ask them if they would like to leave here, whether it is going south to the capital, or going north to You State, find a place away from right and wrong to live again, and I can help with their settlement."
"Okay..." Li Yan responded, and couldn't help but said, "Mrs. Zheng's words are right. I have gained a lot in the capital this time, especially meeting you."
"According to what you say, I should give their mother and son a thank you gift..." Yunzhi rolled her eyes, "After all, I have gained a lot."
Li Yan couldn't help but also laughed, and the depression in his heart brought about by the old things finally dissipated. He sat up straight and stretched his arms: "What are you doing now, go to the backyard?"
"Although I don't think I can ask anything, since Mrs. Zheng even gave me the token, I have to go over and have a look..." Yunzhi stood up while talking, and stretched out her hand to Li Yan, "Let's go..."
Li Yan put his hands on it naturally, clasped both hands together, and walked out the door towards the backyard.
Because of Li Xuan's funeral, most of the people in the mansion were busy in the front yard, and the whole inner house seemed particularly quiet. There were not many rooms with lights on, and it was pitch black from a distance.
As the nominal eldest son of the Li Mansion, Li Yan is not familiar with the layout of the Li Mansion where he has only lived for a few days. On the contrary, Yun Zhi, who has only lived there, is familiar with the way.
Regarding Li Yan's unspoken confusion, Yun Zhi thoughtfully explained: "This is a habit developed during the march for many years. Every time you go to a place, you must first find out the terrain and the basic situation there, otherwise you think Where did Chen Jin go?"
Along the way, Li Yan has long been used to Chen Jin's restlessness, he just came out of the mourning hall and didn't see anyone and didn't take it to heart, now he understands the look he exchanged with Yun Zhi just before entering the mourning hall.
"Chen Jin seems unreliable, but he is the most trustworthy..." Li Yan couldn't help but said, "There is a tacit understanding between you that outsiders can't see through."
"You won't be jealous again, will you?" Yun Zhi laughed, and gently shook the hands held by the two, "Are you an outsider?"
"No, really not this time..." Li Yan also smiled lightly, and sighed in a low voice, "I just feel that when those things happened, it's lucky to have such an unreserved and trustworthy person by your side."
Yun Zhi turned her head and glanced at him, then lightly rubbed the back of his hand with her fingertips, holding the lantern in one hand and holding his hand in the other, wandering around the dark house in the dim light, finally found It's where Mrs. Zheng said.
It is actually a small courtyard with a quiet environment. The owner of the courtyard is Li Xuan's new favorite. It is next to the garden, and the scenery is pleasant. More importantly, it is very close to Li Xuan's courtyard. It can be seen that he is currently in Li Xuan's heart. s position.
Since Li Xuan's accident, Mrs. Zheng had people surround the place, and all the people related to the matter were also locked up, including the concubine's room.
With Mrs. Zheng's badge, Yun Zhi and Li Yan entered the courtyard smoothly without even opening their mouths.
Several rooms are pitch-black, only one in the middle is lit with a candle, and the dim light shines through the window paper, reflecting a slender figure.
After Yun Zhi and Li Yan exchanged glances, they nodded lightly, and finally let go of the hands they held tightly all the way.
Li Yan knocked twice on the closed door, and a slightly hoarse female voice rang out: "I'm locked up here, why are you pretending to knock on the door!"
Li Yan raised his eyebrows lightly, and pushed open the door unceremoniously.
The house was in a mess, obviously showing signs of being rummaged and searched, and there was still bloodstains left in front of the bed in the corner. The day had become a little bleak, but it was still a little conspicuous.
The concubine was curled up on a soft couch by the window, and when she heard the sound of the door opening, she surrounded herself with the thick quilt beside her, only showing one face, watching the two people who entered the room cautiously and confused. .
Yun Zhi only glanced at her face, then turned her gaze away in disgust - not at the concubine's room, but at the dead Li Xuan.
To be favored by someone like Li Xuan and taken into the mansion as a new favorite, this concubine is naturally beautiful, but that beautiful face is too young, she looks only sixteen or seventeen years old.
Even Li Xuan, a girl who can be her own daughter, can do anything, and he deserves his death.
Li Yan caught a glimpse of Yun Zhi's expression from the corner of his eye and knew what he was thinking. He patted his hand to comfort him, took two steps forward, and looked down at the concubine's room.
The concubine's room also looked back at Li Yan, swept his gaze over him, then looked at Yunzhi, and finally turned back to Li Yan: "You two are not from the mansion, who are you?"
"My name is Li Yan..." Li Yan said indifferently, "In name, I am the eldest son of the Li family."
"Are you the eldest son?" The concubine was even more confused, "Didn't the general send you to the capital?"
"It seems that Li Xuan really tells you everything..." Li Yan folded his arms, "Now that I know, I won't talk nonsense. Tell me, what happened the night before?"
"Madam asked you to ask me?" The concubine took a deep breath, but she couldn't control her emotions. She lifted the quilt and sat up straight, "How many times does she have to tell me before she will believe it! She ate it yesterday! It was fine at dinner time. After entering the door, I drank a cup of tea, ate some pastries, and had a conversation, but nothing happened. Who knew that when I got on the bed and was about to rest, I suddenly started vomiting blood. Before I called Come on, just pass out!"
Speaking of this, her voice was filled with tears: "I've already said everything I know, I really don't know what's going on with the general!"
Li Yan frowned, turned his head to look at Yun Zhi who was checking the pool of blood on the side of the bed, and then turned around and continued to ask: "Who brought the tea and food, and how many hands did they go through?"
"It's the maid who served me. The rest of the people who passed by were locked in the side room over there. Madam has asked about it. The tea and food have also been inspected, and I ate everything the general ate, and I also drank tea. One, if there is a problem, how can I still be here?"
The concubine sniffled and calmed down a little bit, but still couldn't stop complaining, "Didn't the doctors all say that the general had a sudden illness, why don't you believe it, such endless cross-examination, when will it be a head!"
"Even if it's a sudden illness..."
Before Li Yan finished speaking, he was suddenly interrupted, Yun Zhi walked over, and handed the things in his hand to the concubine's room: "What is this?"
It was a very inconspicuous small porcelain vase, and it was empty inside. I don't know what it was filled in, and I don't know where he found it from a corner, and it was still covered with dust.
The concubine was also taken aback, stared at the bottle for a while, and then replied: "It's for that..."
Li Yan raised his eyebrows when he heard the words: "Which one? Did you make it clear?"
"You are also a man, and it is said that you are almost at the age of marrying a wife. Why can't you understand this?" The concubine couldn't help but said, "What else, what do you think the general is doing here every day? Pretending is naturally something to add to the fun!"
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