The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 331 Wedding and Murder

Huo Qubing has invited Huo Zhongru from Pingyang County to Chang'an.

He also told Wei Qing and reported to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

The wedding was scheduled to take place on the Lantern Festival. Wei Qing didn't think it was inappropriate, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was also very pleased.

Naturally, Huo Zhongru wouldn't say anything. Being able to see Huo Qubing get married and start a business was better than anything else. He, as a father, just didn't care about the parents' orders and the words of a matchmaker.

He owed Huo Qubing so much that as long as his son liked it, it didn't matter who he married.

Weiyang Palace.

Weining sat absentmindedly in front of the stone bench in the Qianbu Corridor.

Today, the eighth day of the first lunar month, all government offices in the imperial court have begun to resume full operations, but they are not too busy. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty came to Qianbu Corridor to find Weining after finishing the court meeting today.

"What are you thinking about? His brows are furrowed into the character "Sichuan", and he looks like an old man despite his age."

"What's bothering you?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty smiled and sat down in front of Weining.

Wei Ning poured a cup of tea for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and then said: "I didn't think about anything... Well, I just feel that my cousin's matter is progressing too fast."

"He and Miss Xie have only known each other for a short time, and they got married like this. It always feels a bit hasty."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said carelessly: "What's so careless? Your mother and I didn't know each other at the beginning. Wasn't your fourth aunt also summoned to the palace?"

"Get married first and get to know each other slowly."

Weining: "..."

Can this be the same? You use force, but cousin and Xie Yunniang don't.

It was strange that her cousin knew her. They got married in such a hasty manner within ten days. Who would think that Xie Yunniang had something planned?

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty smiled and said: "You are too worried."

"How long have you known Ziyu? How many times have you met?"

"Isn't it time to get married and live a good life?"

"Why, can't you see your cousin being happy?"

Weining: "..."

"Of course I hope my cousin is happy...well, maybe I'm too worried."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "You are just worrying so blindly, I don't even know what you are worrying about."

"Don't think so much. Go and help your cousin host the wedding in a few days."

Weining nodded: "Yes."

……

Chang'an Nancheng.

Xie Yunniang and her maid came here to purchase jewelry. There were three different religions in Nancheng, and three gangsters blocked the way of Xie Yunniang and her maid.

The rogue teased Xie Yunniang a few words, and Xie Yunniang took out the dagger in her hand and killed all three of them, and then headed towards the north city with her maid as if nothing happened.

On the road.

"Miss, someone should have seen you."

Xie Yunniang hummed and said, "That's good."

"It should soon reach His Highness the Crown Prince's ears."

The maidservant looked downcast, with a sad look on her face, and silently followed Xie Yunniang towards the north city.

East Palace.

The Yulin family general sent by Wei Ning to monitor Xie Yunniang quickly found Wei Ning and informed Wei Ning of what happened in the south of the city.

Weining's frown deepened.

"She actually knows martial arts?"

This was something Wei Ning didn't expect, and it further confirmed Wei Ning's guess that Xie Yunniang was not simple. Wei Ning thought for a while, lifted up his robe and left the palace, saying to his left and right: "Go and call Magistrate Qin and ask him to follow me to find someone."

"Here."

Not long after, Weining took the subordinate officials from Chang'an County Government and the Qin County Magistrate to find Xie Yunniang.

Huo Qubing bought a small courtyard for Xie Yunniang in the north city of Chang'an.

After Wei Ning walked in, he saw Huo Qubing walking out with Xie Yunniang, who was still trembling.

Qin Chuan was silent for a moment and then said to Xie Yunniang: "A murder occurred in the south of the city. Does Miss Xie know about it?"

Huo Qubing interrupted the other party's words and said: "I know, Yun Niang accidentally killed the person. The other party teased him first. County Magistrate Qin shouldn't use this as an excuse."

Qin Chuan was stunned for a moment and glanced at Wei Ning.

Naturally, he didn't want to cause trouble. Huo Qubing and Xie Yunniang were about to get married. Wouldn't it be offensive to take the bride away now?

Several land hooligans died in the south of the city. This was nothing to the powerful, and besides, it was the other party who caused the trouble in the first place.

So Qin Chuan left it to Weining.

Huo Qubing smiled and said to Wei Ning: "Little cousin, what's wrong? You're not trying to capture your sister-in-law, are you?"

Wei Ning was silent for a long time, staring at Xie Yunniang. Xie Yunniang also looked at Wei Ning pitifully, as if begging for forgiveness.

Wei Ning looked at Huo Qubing again. His nervous and protective expression said everything. He had protected Xie Yunniang and no one could take her down.

Wei Ning sighed softly, shook his head and said, "No."

"My cousin is getting married soon. Miss Xie will be in danger if she is alone outside. Please send more people to protect her."

Huo Qubing was relieved and said with a smile, "Okay, I still need you to tell me this little thing in person."

Wei Ning glanced at Xie Yunniang again, nodded to Huo Qubing, and left with Qin Chuan.

On the road.

Qin Chuan looked at Wei Ning suspiciously and said, "Your Highness, are you worried about this matter? Don't worry, I will handle it well and it won't make a big fuss."

Wei Ning glanced at Qin Chuan and suddenly said: "Father-in-law, I asked you to manage the security of Chang'an. Have you done it?"

Qin Chuan's heart skipped a beat. Ever since the incident in the south of the city, Magistrate Qin had focused on cracking down on crime and evil. He dared to promise that there would never be any gangsters in Chang'an.

Even if he showed up, he wouldn't be able to tease the girl so openly.

Then the question arises, why does this happen in the south of the city? Logically speaking, it’s impossible!

After Wei Ning asked this question, Qin Chuan felt something was wrong. He glanced at Wei Ning slightly and said, "I did it, I did it..."

Weining nodded and said to himself: "Yeah, logically this shouldn't happen, but why did it still happen?"

"A woman faced three men and killed them all..."

Wei Ning looked at Qin Chuan and asked, "Father-in-law, don't you think this matter is weird and strange in every aspect?"

Qin Chuan nodded and said: "Yes, it is very strange..."

"What is the origin of this girl Xie?"

Now even Qin Chuan feels something is wrong.

Weining shook his head and said: "I don't know, nor what her purpose is, or why she contacted her cousin."

Today he went to see Xie Yunniang, and when he saw Huo Qubing's protective look, he knew that Huo Qubing now trusted Xie Yunniang so much that he could even fight the law for her.

That's why Wei Ning didn't say anything in front of Huo Qubing. Naturally, he didn't want to have a bad relationship with his cousin, nor did he want a woman to affect the relationship between their brothers.

Qin Chuan asked Wei Ning, "Do you need me to do anything?"

Wei Ning shook his head and said, "No need for now. Let's take it one step at a time. My cousin is getting married soon. I hope the other party won't make any trouble again."

Qin Chuan comforted Wei Ning and said, "Don't think too much. Maybe today is just a coincidence."

Is it another coincidence? That's just too many coincidences.

Wei Ning walked towards Weiyang Palace thoughtfully.

(End of this chapter)