He Yan was the real General Feihong!
If the evidence that Xiao Jue had handed over just now was just evidence on paper, it was still suspicious. Now that this woman had personally come out to confirm it, it was a real nail in the coffin.
He Yan looked at Madame He in a daze. She had never seen Madame He speak so fiercely. She also never expected that one day, she would hear the words' I'm her daughter '. At this moment, Madame He was like any other ordinary mother, screaming for justice for her own child.
But why was she here?
Xiao Jue also looked at Madame He with a frown. He had promised to make a deal with Madame He to protect He Xinying, but Madame He didn't tell Cui Luo what she wanted to do. Xiao Jue didn't know how Madame He came here, nor did he know what she wanted to do. But when he saw Madame He's pale face, he immediately had a bad premonition.
"Don't listen to this bitch's nonsense, Your Majesty!" He Rufei anxiously said, "She's so sick that she can't think clearly. She's just talking nonsense!"
"I'm not talking nonsense!" Madame He suddenly coughed violently, and a trace of black blood flowed out of the corner of her mouth.
He Yan's heart tightened, and her whole body turned cold. She wanted to go forward, but the woman acted as if she didn't see her. Ignoring the blood on the corner of her mouth, she said loudly, "I'm not lying. The He Family is afraid that I'll tell the truth, so they've been poisoning me every day. I know that I don't have much time left, so I don't want the truth of my daughter's death to be buried. Your Majesty! " Her voice was miserable, like the cry of a dying beast. "People speak the truth when they're about to die. I'm telling the truth. If there's any deceit, I'll be struck by lightning and die a horrible death. After I die, I'll go to the eighteenth level of hell and never be reincarnated!"
The oath was vicious and severe, but what was even more shocking was her mournful expression. More and more blood gushed out from the corners of Madame He's mouth, and it was almost out of control. Lin Shuanghe wanted to rush out to check but was stopped by Lin Mu, who gently shook his head at him.
"It's hopeless."
Madame He Er shouted, "Your Majesty, please make a decision for this official's daughter. Your Majesty, please make a decision for General Fei Hong!" After saying this, she seemed to finally be unable to support herself and her entire body went limp. Xiao Jue, who was standing not far from him, instinctively reached out to support him.
Madame He looked at Xiao Jue.
The young man in front of her was the dream man of Da Wei's countless daughters, General Fengyun. She once saw the scene of this man walking side by side with his fiancee at Yu Hua Temple. The legendary cold and arrogant Second Young Master Xiao was actually incredibly gentle when he faced the Yan Yan's girl.
He was different from Xu Zhiheng, He Rufei, and all the other men who used to deceive their wives. If He Yan was handed over to him, she should be relieved.
Her daughter … He Yan.
Madame He's eyes were moist. She knew that He Yan was standing in the distance and looking at her. That was her daughter. Even though He Yan was a completely different person, even though He Yan's blood was no longer flowing in his body, even though she and her daughter rarely interacted with each other in their previous lives and were like strangers, when He Yan stood in front of her and nodded with a smile, politely calling her "Madame He", she could recognize her at a glance.
He Yan was fond of sweets. When he ate, he would always hold his chopsticks in the upper half of his mouth. When he encountered something he didn't like, he would pile it up to the edge of his bowl. But in the end, he would still eat it obediently … She saw the girl eating at Yu Hua Temple and instantly understood something.
There was some kind of connection between a mother and a daughter.
"Military Governor Xiao …" She took a deep breath and looked at the young man in front of her with hope in her eyes, "Is she … is she …"
"She is He Yan." Xiao Jue whispered.
In an instant, Madame He's heart was filled with great satisfaction. She said, "Good … Good …"
Perhaps the heavens saw that her daughter was too pitiful. She grew up all alone, deceived, poisoned, and killed. She was no longer around, yet she was still being used to complete the He family's and Xu family's good reputation of having a deep relationship.
How much she hated, how much she hated, how powerless she was. Many nights, she looked at the white silk hanging on the beam of the house. She was only one step away from being free and going to hell to atone for her sins. But every time at the last moment, when she thought of He Xinying, she had the thought of retreating.
What could she do?
She could only live like a walking corpse.
She didn't know if it was because even the heavens pitied her that she was able to see He Yan again in her lifetime. When she saw He Yan for the first time, when she understood that He Yan wanted revenge and wanted to overthrow He Rufei, Madame He decided that even if she had to sacrifice her life, she would help He Yan achieve his goal.
She knew her own body best. Since He Yan died, she was only left with one last breath. She knew that Cui Luo was sent by Xiao Jue. She also knew that Xiao Jue might know a lot of the truth. She was willing to use her own life to be the last nail. She took the poison and secretly climbed out of the dog hole that He Yan dug when he was young. He Yan probably wouldn't know for the rest of his life that when she climbed out of the dog hole every morning, Madame He saw it all.
He Yan thought that Madame He didn't care about her, but in fact, she had been watching her daughter in the dark for so many years. She saw her wearing a mask and playing by herself in the courtyard. She saw her being depressed after being scolded by Madame He. She saw her looking at her with a gaze that changed from admiration to calmness. She saw her putting away all her original "self" and pretending to be someone else.
There were countless times when Madam He tossed and turned in bed at night. If she hadn't watched silently at that time, but had been nicer to He Yan, and let He Yan feel a moment of warmth, perhaps He Yan would have at least a moment of nostalgia and warmth when he reminisced about his life. Instead of dying in the cold pool and being the victim of a conspiracy for the rest of his life.
"Don't … tell her … I know … who she is …" She struggled to open her mouth and blood gushed out from the corner of her mouth.
"Why?" Xiao Jue stared at the woman in front of her and felt that she had returned to the day when Madame Xiao left. The heart-wrenching pain was something that those who suffered would never want to experience again. He had tasted the pain before. He didn't expect that He Yan would have to walk the same path as him today.
How cruel.
"Just let her hate me …" Madame He's eyes were filled with laughter and tears. "I didn't do anything … just let her hate me …"
In front of Cui Luo, she never mentioned He Yan. Instead, she frequently mentioned He Xinying. Even when she made a deal with Xiao Jue, she only cared about He Xinying's life. She knew that Xiao Jue would be able to see and hear all of this. She knew that Xiao Jue was someone who valued friendship and loyalty. Perhaps, he was the only person in the world who treated He Yan with sincerity. The more biased she was, the more Xiao Jue would feel sorry for He Yan. The brave and invincible general on the battlefield didn't understand the delicate tricks of a woman in the backyard. She wanted to use this trick to scheme against Xiao Jue, to scheme against him so that he would do his best to treat He Yan well.
This was the last thing she could do for He Yan.
Xiao Jue stared at the woman in front of him. After pausing for a moment, he finally couldn't help but say, "She has never hated you."
Madame He was stunned.
In an instant, the world fell silent. Only the words of the man in front of her filled her ears. She didn't have much strength left. Even turning her head was difficult. She could only move her eyes slightly to look at the person she wanted to see but didn't dare to. She wanted to see the person she was most sorry to in her life.
However, her eyes were blurred. She couldn't see the person clearly. She could only see a blurry figure standing in the square. He was tall and handsome. He was as beautiful as a painting.
She suddenly remembered the day when she was diagnosed with pregnancy. At that time, He Yuanliang was very happy and asked the doctor to take a look. The doctor looked at her belly and said mysteriously, "A general is the best. If the days are the same, his life will be prosperous. He has a noble position and is suitable for the world to reward him. Madame's belly is a rare general. If it's a boy, he will definitely rise to the top. If it's a girl … the family won't be peaceful. "
He Yuanliang asked people to make a lot of clothes for boys. However, Madame He inexplicably felt that the child in her belly must be a little girl.
Although He Yan was a girl, he had been a man for so many years.
In Yu Hua Temple, the mother and daughter met again. However, they were like strangers. Madame He endured the huge waves in her heart and asked the woman in front of her, "Miss He … Why do you call He Yan?"
The girl smiled carelessly and replied casually, "Who knows? Ordinary girls don't have the word 'Yan'. The river is clear and the sea is filled with Yan. Perhaps my parents knew when I was born that I would have to go to the battlefield to protect the safety of the people."
Madame He's tears finally fell.
She murmured, "Yan Yan by the lotus, but can't be carried …"
She had never thought of letting He Yan go to the battlefield and make a name for herself. As a mother, her initial wish was for He Yan to be a beautiful and carefree little girl.
However, this initial wish had unknowingly deviated from the absurd.
The tears on her face had not dried yet, but her clenched fists had already loosened. The woman's last breath dissipated, and her life ended like this.
Xiao Jue was shocked and subconsciously looked back to find the figure. Beside He Rufei, He Yan stood there in a daze. Her eyes fell on Madame He who was in his arms.
She didn't know what Madame He and Xiao Jue said. Their voices were too soft and the wind was too strong. She could only see that Madame He seemed to look at her.
What was she looking at? He Yan of Marquis Wu An, or He Yan of Second Miss He?
Qinglang was back in her hands, but He Yan didn't have a trace of joy in her heart. She just stared at the woman in Xiao Jue's arms. She couldn't wait to rush over, but she couldn't. She couldn't move in front of everyone's eyes. She would be suspected. She was now Marquis Wu An He Yan. She had nothing to do with the He Family. If she stepped forward now, she didn't know what kind of consequences it would bring.
Xiao Jue turned her head and gently put the woman's body back on the ground. She looked at Emperor Wen Xuan and said, "Your Majesty, Madame He used her life to prove that He Rufei deceived the emperor. He Rufei falsely claimed the merit, and the He Family deceived the emperor. Such a rebellious person should be executed. I hope that Your Majesty will punish the sinners severely and not tolerate them. "
"Your Majesty!" He Rufei said in panic, "This official is innocent!"
"Your Majesty," Xu Zhiheng also complained loudly, "This official was forced. He Rufei did these things. This official has nothing to do with this official. This official is also a victim. I don't know anything!"
Emperor Wen Xuan frowned. He had a terrible headache. He said in a deep voice, "Someone come, take He Rufei and Xu Zhiheng away. Confiscate the He and Xu families. "
He wanted to settle the score. The Fourth Prince Guang shuo's heart moved. He stepped forward and said, "Imperial Father, that Prime Minister Xu …"
He didn't forget about Prime Minister Xu. Xu Zhiheng and He Rufei weren't as important as Xu Jingfu. It wasn't easy for Xiao Jue to create such an opportunity. If he couldn't use this opportunity to shake Prime Minister Xu's position, it would be too difficult for him to have such an opportunity in the future.
Xu Jingfu's face was extremely ugly. At this time, He Rufei couldn't be saved. If Madame He didn't come out, he could slowly make plans later. However, not only did Madame He appear, she also testified with her life. He knew Emperor Wen Xuan too well. Emperor Wen Xuan's pity for Madame He would catalyze his anger towards the He and Xu families.
Even he would suffer a calamity.
"Your Majesty, this old official is loyal to Your Majesty. Your Majesty, please investigate!" Xu Jingfu looked at Emperor Wen Xuan with a magnanimous gaze. If it was in the past, Emperor Wen Xuan would feel that he was being overbearing. Now, as long as he thought of the three letters presented by Xiao Huaijin and looked at Xu Jingfu's attitude, he felt disgusted.
He said expressionlessly, "Lock him in the prison and wait for trial."
"Yes." The Fourth Prince was overjoyed.
The Crown Prince looked a little flustered. Of course, he didn't want this to happen. However, looking at the current situation, it was clear that Xiao Huaijin came prepared today. Even Xu Jingfu himself didn't expect this. No one knew how much evidence Xiao Jue had in his hands. One after another, he was afraid that they had been preparing for this day for a long time. Since this was the case, it was better to wait and see. When Xiao Huaijin used up all his trump cards, he would think of a way to deal with the aftermath.
The Guang Yan didn't say anything. He Rufei and Xu Zhiheng were both taken away. Xu Jingfu couldn't let himself be in such a sorry state like the two of them. He adjusted his collar and said lightly, "This old official will leave by himself."
When he passed by Chu Zhao not far away, Xu Jingfu glanced at Chu Zhao. Chu Zhao lowered his eyes and stood in the crowd of civil officials. Xu Jingfu felt a little relieved. He couldn't count on that idiot Guang Yan to make a move outside. Fortunately, there was still Chu Zhao. Chu Zhao was meticulous and had followed him for so many years. With him outside, the situation wouldn't be too bad.
However, he didn't expect that Xiao Huaijin would use He Rufei to deal with him. In this round, he had underestimated Xiao Jue.
"As for the envoys from Wu Tuo …" Xiao Jue glanced at them and said, "Today's incident on the Heavenly Star Platform happened suddenly. For the next few days, the envoys can stay in Shuo Jing City. Once this matter is settled, we can make plans for the future. "He turned to Emperor Wenxuan and asked," What does Your Majesty think? "
Emperor Wenxuan's mind was in a mess and he was exhausted. He waved his hand and said, "We'll do as you say."
Ma Ningbu's expression changed. He realized that even they couldn't leave now. Xiao Huaijin was really something. Everyone knew that his opponent was Xu Jingfu, but he just had to target He Rufei. After today, not only would the He and Xu families be in trouble, but even Xu Jingfu would be in trouble in the future. Sometimes, in a game of chess, it was a contest of one or two chess pieces. Xu Jingfu was fine, but He Rufei's agreement to fight with Hua Yuan had been leaked. Not to mention opening a market, even the peace negotiations would be difficult. As a result, the advantage that Wu Tuo Kingdom had fought so hard for would be gone. It would be hard to guarantee that they wouldn't fall short of success in the future.
However, people had to lower their heads when they were under someone else's roof. This wasn't a good time for a direct confrontation, so Ma Ningbu smiled and said, "Of course."
"Your Majesty." Xiao Jue stepped forward and lowered his voice. "Although Madame He is also a member of the He family, she took the initiative to expose the He family's scam today and didn't hesitate to risk her life. Seeing that the real General Feihong once fought for the Da Wei and bathed in blood on the battlefield, I ask Your Majesty to allow this humble subject to bury Madame He's corpse. "
"Military Governor Xiao, isn't this a bit inappropriate?" The Crown Prince frowned and said, "No matter what, she knew about it and committed the crime of deceiving the emperor. How can you plead for mercy for a criminal?"
"She is General Feihong's birth mother." Xiao Jue looked at him with a sharp gaze. "Forgive and forget, Your Highness."
The Crown Prince coughed lightly and didn't say anything.
Emperor Wen Xuan had already stood up with the help of his eunuchs. When he heard this, he glanced at the dead woman on the ground and felt a trace of sympathy in his heart. A mother who didn't hesitate to give up her own life for the sake of her dead daughter was truly pitiful. Moreover … she was already dead. Forget it, he couldn't be bothered to care about this anymore.
He said, "Permitted."
Xiao Jue heaved a sigh of relief.
Today's banquet on the Heavenly Star Platform wasn't the least bit joyful. Those who died died and those who were captured were captured. It also allowed people to clearly see a great injustice from many years ago. Who would have thought that the General Feihong who wore a mask on the battlefield was actually a different person from the widely loved General Feihong who later became an official of the same court. And that legendary woman died so miserably. It was especially ironic when she put it together with her own experience.
The ground was scattered with blood and weapons. After the Emperor and the nobles left, the Heavenly Star Platform was a mess. The wind seemed to be whimpering, making people's eyes sore. Xiao Jue turned around and saw He Yan slowly, step by step, walking towards Madame He's body.
She walked extremely slowly, as if every step took a lot of energy. Her face was pale, like a lost traveler who couldn't find her home and was about to get lost in the desert.
Xiao Jue called her softly, "He Yan."
He Yan didn't feel anything. She stared at the woman on the ground. She walked in front of Madame He's body and wanted to touch her hand with her trembling hand. Just as she reached out, she retracted her hand.
The woman's eyes were already closed, but the corners of her mouth were slightly curved, as if she was smiling, but there was some bitterness in it. This was the first time she saw her mother so closely. In the past years, she could only look at her from afar and couldn't look at her for too long. Otherwise, if Madame He found out, she would be reprimanded again.
She wanted to call her mother, but she knew that even if she did, she wouldn't get a response.
Her heart suddenly hurt. It was so fierce that it almost suffocated her. He Yan suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.
Xiao Jue said, "He Yan!"
She softly fell to the ground.
On the other side, Lin Shuanghe noticed the movement here and hurriedly ran over. When he saw the blood on He Yan's lips, he was shocked, "Sister He, what happened? Did you get an internal injury when you fought with He Rufei? What should we do? What should we do? "
Xiao Jue carried He Yan from the ground and said to him, "Come with me." Then she ordered her subordinates, "Take care of Madame He's body. Wait for me to come back."
Lin Shuanghe was worried about He Yan's injury, so he didn't say anything and followed Xiao Jue into the carriage. Their movements fell into the eyes of the others. Chu Zhao was slightly startled. His gaze followed Xiao Jue's back. He seemed to want to follow, but a voice sounded in his ear: "Now that Prime Minister Xu is in trouble, fourth young master, we have to find a way to save him."
In a flash, Chu Zhao's emotions disappeared. When he looked at the person in front of him again, there was a trace of worry in his voice, "That's how it should be."
His colleague next to him poked Yan He's arm and asked, "Yan He, why are you standing there in a daze?"
After a long time, Yan He came back to his senses and shook his head, "Nothing." He looked around and didn't see Xiao Jue. He asked, "Where's Xiao Huaijin? Where is Xiao Huaijin? "
"Just now, Marquis Wu An vomited blood. Maybe he got injured when he fought with He Rufei," that person replied honestly, "Military Governor Xiao took Marquis Wu An and left. Young Master Lin also left. He probably went to treat his injury. But … I was wondering why General Feihong was so weak that he couldn't even defeat a young girl. It turns out that he wasn't the real General Feihong. Ha! "
"What's wrong with being a girl?" Yan He looked at the sky and said in a low voice, "General Feihong himself was originally a girl."
His colleague was at a loss for words. After a long time, he said, "That's true. It would be great if such a wonderful girl was still alive. Unfortunately, beautiful women have short lives. In the past, I didn't even see what Xu Zhiheng's wife looked like. If I had seen her, I wouldn't be able to talk about her. The one I saw was General Feihong. That's right, Nan Guang, "he thought of something and asked Yan He," when you were studying at the Xianchang Pavilion, weren't you classmates with General Feihong? At that time, she should have been the real General Feihong. What kind of person was she? She was a girl. Although she wore a mask, didn't you guys notice anything wrong? "
"No," Yan He said.
"What?"
He thought of the youth who got up in the middle of the night and secretly practiced swordsmanship in the bamboo forest in the backyard. Rain or shine couldn't stop him. He practiced strenuously but stubbornly. At first, he thought that it was useless. Now that he thought about it, he was the one who was short-sighted. None of the youths discovered Young Master He's identity. It wasn't because they were careless. It was because she had abandoned her female self.
"She did it better than a man," Yan He replied.
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