Pure Yang Sword Sovereign

Chapter 17 Chapter Seventeen
In Ling Zhen's room, Mrs. Cui fetched a basin of water to wash her feet, but seeing Ling Zhen's brows frowning with mist, without any sign of joy, she asked with a smile, "Master, what's the matter? Kang'er's marriage is settled. I made a wish, why are you depressed?"

Ling Zhen sighed: "It's just this marriage, there are still some difficulties." Cui Shi was surprised: "What? Could it be that the Gao family lady has some hidden disease, or the Gao family regretted the marriage?"

Ling Zhen said: "I have asked people about Miss Gao's family. I heard that she is very beautiful and has a good temper. She is especially proficient in all kinds of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. She is a good match for Kang'er. It's just that Kang'er and I went to make a betrothal gift today. But the elder told me that Miss Gao was betrothed to another family when she was young."

As soon as this remark came out, Cui immediately raised her eyebrows and said angrily: "A double hire of a woman, this Gao family is so shameless! What are you doing to our Ling family!" Ling Zhen waved his hand and said: "Don't be impatient, listen to me Come on. What kind of person is Mrs. Gao? His family has a strict family tradition, how could he do such a scandal? You have heard of the family who is married to the Gao family, and it is Xiao Yuannian, the great general of Zhenyuan!"

Cui said in surprise: "Then Xiao Yuannian, I still listen to you, isn't it because he was convicting the barbarian country in the north, was punished by the Holy Lord, and all his families were copied and beheaded?" Ling Zhen nodded: "Master Gao was an official in Tianjing before, Xiao Yuannian and Xiao Yuannian's father were brothers of the opposite sex, so they married their granddaughter to Xiao Yu, the son of Xiao Yuannian. But soon Xiao Yuannian was accused by the generals of fornicating the barbarian country. Execution. This matter caused a lot of trouble in the government and the public, after all, it was a general who held the military power, and he died tragically under the ghost knife for no reason."

Cui Shi said: "I remember that in the year Xiao Yuannian was executed, you once got drunk and yelled at the government for its incompetence. In this way, there is something hidden about Xiao Yuannian's death?" Ling Zhen nodded: "Then Xiao Yuannian In the past [-] years, he guarded the northern border for [-] years, so that the iron cavalry of the northern barbarian country could not pass Youzhou. , "It is said that he offended Prince Jing, and Prince Jing intentionally caused people to falsely accuse him in order to eradicate dissidents."

Cui said: "Isn't that a big unjust case?" Ling Zhen said: "The person is dead, so what if it is an unjust case? What's more, it is the emperor's own handwriting, the dignified son of heaven, and it is difficult for him to admit his mistake." Ascend to the sky! I want to talk about Xiao Yu, the son of Xiao Yuannian."

Cui wondered: "Since Xiao Yuannian was murdered all over the family, that child has naturally become a dead soul under the knife. What do you say he is?" There have been many bridges like this in history, how do you know that Xiao Yu didn't survive a catastrophe and escaped with his life?"

Cui said with a smile: "Master has come to lie to me again. I think how cautious I am in the punishment department, and the emperor Zhu approved that I have to prove my integrity before I can be sent to the execution ground. Although Xiao Yuannian must have some loyal servants of dead men, if you say It is unlikely that Xiao Yu can be rescued from the sword of the Ministry of Punishment, right?"

Ling Zhen said: "What you said is not unreasonable. After Xiao Yuannian's death, Mr. Gao was disheartened, so he returned home. I thought that the blood of the old man would be cut off, but a few days ago, someone suddenly claimed to be Xiao Yu. , and voted to enter the mansion."

Mrs. Cui said aloud: "So Xiao Yu is really not dead?" Ling Zhen said: "Lord Gao was also dubious, so he called the man to have a look. Only a few years have passed, and Xiao Yu was just a slut back then. Boy, now he is a weather-beaten young man, his appearance has changed a lot, but the subtleties are somewhat similar to that of the past."

"Master Gao immediately interrogated him about the affairs of the Xiao Mansion, and everyone was able to answer them fluently. From this point of view, there are seven or eight percent of the truth. When asked how he escaped the court's arrest, he only said that he was captured by a few confidants. Jiang led out of the siege, and found another child with the same build as him, and his face was scratched to pretend that he had been beheaded. Mrs. Gao asked him why he came here, and he only said that he wanted to see the child who was accused in the past. belly as a married wife."

Cui interjected: "Then what happened afterwards? Did Mr. Gao let him see?" Ling Zhen shook his head: "Mr. Gao saw that he was hesitating and flickering in his words, especially with his reckless aura. He seemed to be carrying many lives on his back. Just refuse."

"Then Xiao Yu didn't force it, so he left. At the end, he sneered: "It is said that Mr. Gao is upright, but he is also a snob. Seeing that my Xiao family is in trouble, he wants to reject the engagement. I don't even bother with him." You are married to the Gao family, but you can't swallow this breath. The murderer who framed my father back then has been executed by me. If your young lady doesn't want to marry me, she must either become a monk and practice, or she will die forever. Betroth yourself to others, don't blame me for being ruthless, even killing both of your family!'"

Cui said in shock: "That Xiao Yu is so arrogant! Could it be that he really dares to kill and take revenge!" Ling Zhen said: "Master Gao is of Jiang Gui's nature, old and hot. If he asks for you with kind words, it's fine, since he's a mouthful He uttered harsh words, and immediately reprimanded him. Xiao Yu didn't refute, just sneered, and walked away."

"Lord Gao originally thought he was an alarmist, but the news came from the capital the next day that the whole family who reported on Xiao Yuannian, old and young, had been killed, and the murderer's methods were cruel and bloody. What Yu said is true. But in this way, apart from being shocked, I can't marry my granddaughter to that Xiao Yu."

Cui was startled and said: "Since this is true, if Kang'er is married to the Gao family, wouldn't Xiao Yu mean to harm Kang'er? No, tomorrow you will go to the Gao's family to withdraw from this marriage. Nothing will happen!"

Ling Zhen frowned, and shouted: "Women's family, ignorant opinion! Let's not say that I have agreed to this marriage, and I have turned my back on my promise. How do you let my Ling family gain a foothold in the future! Besides, the Gao family has a strict family style, and Miss Gao's Entering the door is enough to ensure the prosperity of the descendants of my Ling family. No matter how domineering Xiao Yu is, you must know that he will not be tolerated in Jinling City!"

Choking with sobs, Cui said, "Master, it's easy to hide with a sharp spear and hard to defend against a hidden arrow. If Xiao Yu's heart is not dead, can we still guard against it day and night? Maybe one day, my Kang'er will, just..." Ling Zhen angrily said: "Shut up! I have made up my mind, there is absolutely no room for change in Kang'er's matter! Don't cry and cry again, and, if you dare to say a word with your mother, be careful that my family rules you!"

Cui said angrily: "You know that this marriage is life-threatening, but you still dare to agree. If my Kang'er has any troubles, I will fight with you! In this way, you go to talk to Mr. Gao tomorrow, and say that Gao Miss betrothed to Ling Chong..." Before he finished speaking, Ling Zhen yelled angrily, and slapped her hard on the face!
Cui covered her cheek with her hand and stared blankly at her husband.Ling Zhen was furious, and shouted: "You have such a vicious heart! How could you come up with such an idea! Parents and children are in order..." Cui screamed, threw himself on him and shouted: "I am vicious? My Kang'er What if I die! How do you let me live! Ling Chong has also learned kung fu for a few days, and he has some self-preservation power when he meets Xiao Yu. I have treated him well these years, and I should give him some rewards My Kang'er has been weak since he was a child, Xiao Yu is afraid that he will be crushed to death with just one blow! Tell me, you pushed Kang'er to the point of doom with your own hands, who is so vicious!" His tone was agitated, and his words were already incoherent.

(End of this chapter)