RPAGF Chapter 185: The Battle for the Wife
Chapter 185: The Battle for the Wife
There was Yingfeng's voice outside the door.
"Come in."
Si Chao stepped aside, and Beitang Yi asked:
"What's the matter?"
"Sir, just now the Sifu sent a message that Yuxiuyuan released a red Kongming lantern, which was probably in this shape."
In reply, Yingfeng handed over an envelope:
"The people over there said that Miss Mu went to the old lady's yard. I don't know what happened. Maybe she was a little shocked or a little excited. She seemed to be half-fainted and was helped back. Then, not long after, red Kongming lanterns flew out of the yard."
"They weren't sure if it was a signal, so they drew a picture of what they saw."
"That's probably what happened."
"But they said the message from Shadow Six was that the young lady is fine."
After he finished speaking, Ying Feng raised his eyes to look at the main seat again, and the corner of his eye did not miss the expression of Si Chao on the side.
He was confused by the news. Neither the red signal nor the first half seemed to be a good thing. However, Ying Liu came to the opposite conclusion. Since it was related to Mu Lianzhi, he didn't dare to delay. At the moment, he was really confused and nervous.
Coincidentally, Si Chao was also stunned when he heard it.
Originally, he was afraid that Beitang Yi would lose control after hearing that Mu Lianzhi was half-fainted, and he was about to speak out to comfort him. Unexpectedly, Yingfeng made a shocking reversal in the end. Looking at the calm person behind the table, he was also a little confused.
At this moment, an unexpected low laugh was heard:
"Haha, got it, you can go down."
Ying Feng turned around and strode away. Si Chao was so shocked that his eyes almost popped out of his head:
"Don't tell me this is good news."
He didn't hear a thing.
Standing up, Beitang Yi spread his hands and handed him the letter.
There was only a red lamp drawn on the blank paper. Judging from its general appearance and shape, one could vaguely make out that it was a red bird. The painting was crude and there was not a single word on it.
"What do you mean?"
Si Chaoyou didn't understand.
"Take a closer look at what this bird looks like."
"It's just a bird flapping its wings..."
Apart from the color and the outline, Si Chao was just about to say that it was not as good as a three-year-old's drawing, when a flash of inspiration suddenly occurred to him and he suddenly captured the essence of the painting:
"It's Dayan, and Yan and Zhao are homophones. Is she trying to tell you that Ling Wenzhan is a fake?"
Why is it so difficult to solve something that can be solved with just one word?
The goose was drawn in such a weird way that he almost couldn't recognize it.
"Of course not, you don't understand her and your ideas are too simple."
With a faint smile, Beitang Yi's eyes could not hide his admiration and pride:
"The wild goose represents loyalty, and the red color is the signal I agreed with her that it is inconvenient to meet. She is very smart."
"Ling Wenzhan's resurrection at this time must have caught her off guard. Since the Marquis' Mansion let the news of Ling Wenzhan's return spread, it was clear that they didn't want her to leave the mansion and remarry. Now that she has the palace guards to protect her and her injury as an excuse, it's not easy for the people in the Marquis' Mansion to see her, but they will pay attention to her every move. Especially since she has such an intention, I'm afraid they will keep a closer eye on her."
"She was half-fainted and was helped back, maybe just to get away."
"With her intelligence and sharpness, she would have probably thought of all these. Once Ling Wenzhan came back, whether it was true or not, her identity would have changed. It would be inappropriate for her to contact me or for me to meet her. It would give others a handle and would also give the Marquis' Mansion an opportunity to take advantage of it. She must have sent out a red signal to inform me not to meet her."
"She was probably afraid that I would get worried if I heard about her relapse of her injury and fainting, so she was in a hurry to send me a message. It was broad daylight and there couldn't be any sudden movements. An accidentally lost Kongming lantern was the most appropriate choice."
"She chose the red goose shape and released it quickly. In addition to the meaning of the color we agreed on, she probably also wanted to tell me that she was okay, that she would be loyal to me, and that she was working hard for our future."
"If she went to see Ling Wenzhan but chose to pretend to faint and send me this message... then it means..."
Their eyes accidentally met, and Si Chao also thought:
"That Ling Wenzhan is real."
If it was a fake, she would not need to be so hypocritical and cautious. She could directly discuss with him how to expose it. Only if Ling Wenzhan was the real one would she need to consider preserving the reputation of both of them, at least try to preserve it as much as possible before the deed was accomplished.
This woman is indeed very smart.
Looking at the painting in his hand, for the first time, Si Chao felt a genuine admiration and respect for her. She was indeed not only brave but also smart. He originally thought that she came to ask for help out of panic, but now it seems that she is not a drag.
He was worrying too much.
"So what if it's true? They have been using her for three years, and now they are even trying to trap her for the rest of her life with a dead person who has been missing for three years. Zhong Wuyan is there when things go wrong, and Xia Yingchun is there when things go wrong. It's a good plan."
With his fingertips lightly twisting, Beitang Yi felt so angry that his teeth were throbbing:
"Oh, you want to ruin my plan like this? You are shameless. There is a way to heaven for them but they refuse to take it and insist on going against me. I want to see if the Marquisate can bear it."
"What do you want to do?"
"Of course, they should swallow the shit that the Marquis' Mansion has pooped."
Beitang Yi narrowed his eyes and hooked his finger at him:
"Go, help me with something."
……
The appearance of Ling Wenzhan was like a meteorite suddenly falling from the sky, instantly breaking all the previously turbulent balanced forces.
Some are happy and some are sad, and the Marquis's Mansion is actually not doing well either.
On the one hand, they could not let Mu Lianzhi go free, and on the other hand, they were actually afraid that improper handling would damage the reputation of the Marquisate, offend Beitang Yi, or even go against the emperor's will. Undoubtedly, Ling Wenzhan was the best way to save face for all parties and break the impasse.
Their plan was that he would be resurrected from the dead, Mu Lianzhi would take the initiative to step forward, and the Marquis' Mansion would provide support from the side, and all problems would be solved.
Unexpectedly, the second step got stuck. Mu Lianzhi did not follow their plan at all.
Mu Lianzhi hid in Yuxiu Courtyard and avoided seeing them. The people from the Marquis' Mansion were like headless flies, shuttling back and forth in the old lady's courtyard. Apart from spreading some rumors, they dared not do anything.
For the next two days, time seemed to stand still.
At this time, in the palace, the emperor, who heard the news, twitched his lips a few times, his expression was obscure and difficult to read, he quickly flipped through the memorials in his hand, and the corner of his eye fell to his side:
"What do you think about this?"
The hand that was grinding the ink paused almost imperceptibly, and Eunuch Defu lowered his eyelids:
"Your Majesty, I don't know the details of the Marquis's family affairs, so I dare not make any comments."
"Ha~"
Glancing at him, the emperor closed the memorial in his hand and threw it back on the table:
"Everyone in the palace is discussing it heatedly and has started placing bets. Are you still afraid to choose a side? It doesn't matter who you choose. In your opinion, what are the chances of this person coming back to life? What is the intention of the Marquis' Mansion?"