Granny Lu was silent for a while. Finally, she sighed and said, "If that's the case, I was also used by that kid. Hmph, in my opinion, that girl Fei Hong is really unfortunate. She was used by Niu Youde on the other side, and now she's working for you and still has to bear your suspicions. If you don't believe me, you can just kill her. Why do you have to beat around the bush? Aren't you tired? "
Sima Wentian smiled and shook his head, "If that's the case, Sister Lu didn't notice anything out of the ordinary?"
Granny Lu waved her hand, "Nothing out of the ordinary. I didn't know what happened at the Li Palace before, but after hearing what you said, I can confirm that the child was used by Niu Youde. Lord Left Emissary, do you men think that women are easy to bully? "
"Haha! Haha … "This question seemed to make Sima Wentian feel a little awkward. He rubbed his nose," Sister Lu's words are a little too much. "
Granny Lu looked him up and down, "That girl Fei Hong is a good person. You forced her to be Niu Youde's concubine, and now Niu Youde is using her like a toy. You must have done many similar things, haven't you? Lord Left Emissary, don't do too many immoral things. Be careful of retribution. "
Sima Wentian laughed dryly, "His Majesty's world is so big. There are some things that need to be done."
Granny Lu scoffed, "You don't have to use him to pressure me. I only care about my garden. Don't bother me with these kinds of things in the future. If Lord Left Emissary has no other instructions, can I take my leave? "
Sima Wentian smiled bitterly and cupped his fists to send her off. After Granny Lu disappeared, he sighed and shook his head, "Old Sister, why do you have to do this …"
Green Central Garden. Fei Hong didn't leave for too long and returned to the tree hole. Miao Yi, who was lying on the bed, tilted his head and saw that Fei Hong's eyes were slightly red and swollen. He was shocked and transmitted his voice, "What happened? The Overseer Division didn't do anything to you, did they? "
He knew that Fei Hong had gone to meet with him after receiving the notification. He was worried that Fei Hong would be in danger, but given the current situation, he had no choice but to let Fei Hong take the risk. He had been worried the entire time.
Fei Hong shook her head and squatted down at the side. She grabbed his hand and placed it on her cheek, seeking comfort as she transmitted her voice over. "This concubine met with Sima Wentian."
"Ah!" Miao Yi was shocked. Naturally, he had seen Sima Wentian in the Imperial Garden before. However, he had never had any dealings with him. His impression was that he was a man of few words and deep thoughts. However, he had heard many terrifying legends about him. The rumors said that he was a person who was like a venomous snake and a vicious wolf. Anyone who saw him would subconsciously feel a sense of horror and not dare to get close to him.
Fei Hong's eyes were filled with endless sorrow. She almost choked with sobs as she said, "I even saw my mother."
"..." Miao Yi was stunned. He asked, "What happened?"
Fei Hong immediately told them about how she met Sima Wentian and her mother. Unfortunately, the Left Division did not allow her to spend too much time with her mother and took her mother away.
Hearing this, Miao Yi was relieved. At the same time, he fell silent. Naturally, he had heard from Fei Hong that when she was young, the Left Division of the Overseers had forcefully separated her mother and daughter. They used this as leverage against each other. He caressed Fei Hong's sorrowful face and said, "It's good enough that your mother is still alive. If I have the chance, I will definitely think of a way to save her. How is she now?"
Fei Hong's eyes brimmed with tears as she said, "She has aged quite a bit. She must have suffered a lot. If it wasn't for the fact that she was afraid of affecting my safety, Mother would have given up her remaining years to accompany Father."
Miao Yi could imagine what her mother must have been like. She was originally a high and mighty noblewoman. She lived a life of luxury and lived a life of luxury. Yet, she had been reduced to a prisoner for so many years, all for a woman. It was easy to imagine her situation. "Fei Hong, don't be sad. Didn't you take the opportunity to ask where your mother was imprisoned?"
Fei Hong was very touched that he was still concerned about this. It meant that this man was truly concerned about saving her mother. She nodded and said, "I did ask. But Mother didn't know where she was imprisoned. All she knew was that she had been working in a place for a long period of time. It seemed to be a refining facility. According to Mother's own judgment, she suspected that she was imprisoned at the place where the Transcendence Bow was refined. "
The place where the Transcendence Bow was refined? Miao Yi was shocked again. "How did your mother determine that she was imprisoned at the place where the Transcendence Bow was refined?"
Fei Hong said, "I also had the same question. Mother didn't have any proof, but Mother knew that Master Qing controlled the secret refining channel for the Transcendence Bow. The place where the artifact was refined had always been a secret as well. Coincidentally, the place where she was imprisoned happened to be a huge refining facility. The laborers there were mostly the families of officials who had their fortunes confiscated. Mother knew some of them as well. She thought they were already dead, but she didn't expect them to appear in that place. Mother could be considered a knowledgeable woman, but she couldn't tell where she was born. Because of this, she suspected that she was imprisoned at the place where the Transcendence Bow was secretly refined. "
"If that's the case …" Miao Yi fell silent. He felt that Fei Hong's mother's judgment wasn't entirely impossible. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart. It seemed that his mother hadn't been the wife of the Star Monarch for nothing. She was indeed a knowledgeable person. He consoled, "The clue your mother gave us is very important. At least it won't be as untraceable as before. Don't worry. I will find someone to secretly investigate this matter. Oh right, does your mother have any other clues about where she is? "He only gave her a direction. The clues were still a little too little.
Fei Hong shook her head. "The time given by the Left Division of the Overseers was too short. They didn't even have time to say much before they took Mother away. When I returned, I met with Sima Wentian again. Sima Wentian told me to do my job well and said that he would let mother suffer less and give her a more relaxing job. After I accumulated enough merits, he would let me reunite with mother. "
Miao Yi didn't know what to say. His heart was a little heavy. If Fei Hong's mother was really working at the place where the Transcendence Bow was refined, the Left Division of the Overseers would never let her go. They would definitely use both mother and daughter to their fullest potential. Unfortunately, he couldn't say this to provoke Fei Hong.
In any case, he might have accidentally helped Fei Hong this time and allowed the mother and daughter, who had been separated for many years, to meet again. At the very least, he knew some clues about the mother and daughter's whereabouts, even if it might not be accurate.
There was another thing Miao Yi admired about Fei Hong. In such a short time, she still knew to take the time to investigate her mother's whereabouts. She wasn't like other women who only cared about reuniting and parting. As expected of a spy trained by the Left Division of the Overseers.
He was now a little curious about how Yun Zhiqiu had convinced Fei Hong to surrender.
The next day, Empress Xiahou Chengyu's personal handmaiden, Empress E Mei, personally came to Green Central Garden to visit Miao Yi. She gave him a few words of encouragement, expressing how much the Empress admired him and told him to do his job well. She even rewarded him with a bunch of healing spiritual medicine and valuables.
Miao Yi couldn't leave Green Central Garden for a day or two due to his injuries, so he had to stay for a while. After his injuries had recovered, he contacted Yun Zhiqiu to inform her that he was safe. He didn't mention anything about his punishment, only saying that he would stay for a while before returning. At the same time, he also informed Yang Qing that the matter had been settled.
However, Miao Yi didn't expect that news of the wager at the Li Palace would spread like wildfire in just a few days. Even though the Heavenly Court didn't dare to spread the news openly, it spread like wildfire in secret. He, Lord Niu, became famous once again.
In the Phantom City, Yun Zhiqiu sat in front of her dressing table, combing her long hair. She looked at herself in the mirror, tears silently rolling down her cheeks. She had a sad expression on her face. Only now did she understand why Miao Yi said he wouldn't be able to return in time. It turned out that he had been whipped at the Li Palace, and had kept it a secret so that she wouldn't worry.
Only now did she know how Miao Yi had gone to the banquet alone. He had been bullied and humiliated by the strong. Trapped in a tiger's den, he had faced them all alone with his weak body. With a fearless spirit, he had spoken passionately in the Imperial Court, facing death with equanimity. In the end, he had thrown himself into the jaws of death, all for the sake of a bright tomorrow.
This was a true man. What more could a woman ask for in this life if she could marry such a man? Yun Zhiqiu's tears were filled with pride. However, when she thought of how Miao Yi had risked his life alone, shouldering everything with his weak shoulders, she felt her heart shatter!
Lin Pingping looked at Yang Zhaoqing quietly standing in front of the window. He had been standing there for a long time with a tense expression on his face. Ever since he heard about the Lord Mayor's deeds at the Li Palace, he had been standing there without saying a word.
It wasn't a good idea to continue like this. Lin Pingping walked over to his side and gently held onto his arm. She softly comforted him, "Don't worry. You've already survived such a dangerous ordeal. Nothing will happen to the Lord Mayor."
Yang Zhaoqing's expression was filled with determination. He slowly turned to look at her and said, "My Lord is a true hero. It is my honor to be able to follow my Lord in this life!"
Lin Pingping nodded and sighed softly as she leaned against him. She couldn't imagine it either. In a place like the Imperial Court, where most people's legs would turn to jelly from fear, that Miao Yi had the guts to stand before the entire Imperial Court and speak with confidence. His demeanor was truly amazing.
Murong Xinghua was also standing in front of the window in the Governor's Manor. He stared out the window for a long time, then let out a soft sigh as well. His voice was filled with complicated emotions. Only now did he understand that the so-called drunkenness and depression were all just for the sake of today's shocking moment.
Inside the Pavilion of Faith and Justice, Cao Man sat behind the long table as he examined the jade archive repeatedly. He had a better understanding of the Li Palace's situation than the rumors said. In his hand was a detailed account of Miao Yi's experiences at the Li Palace, with not a single word left out.
In the end, he placed the jade archive on the table and sighed to Qi Jue, who was quietly waiting by the side. "Keep a low profile and bide your time. It's fine if you don't do anything, but when you do, you'll amaze the world with a single brilliant feat. This child is no ordinary person. If he can survive through all the trials and tribulations, he will surely soar to the top of the Nine Heavens!" He closed his eyes and smiled bitterly as he slowly shook his head.
Qi Jue said, "Perhaps the Six Paths behind him is the mastermind!"
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