The next day, the censor impeached King Ke for seizing his wife and causing her to jump off a building to observe the festival. Emperor Xuanwu was furious and ordered King Ke to shut himself up and think about his mistakes.
Soon after, the news from the court spread to the city. As Ye Zhenzhen expected, the King of Wei did his best to send naval troops to dominate the public opinion. Even some unfavorable remarks were eliminated in time. Both the court and the public were shocked.
In praising Mrs. Cui for her loyalty and unyieldingness.
As for King Ke, no one dared to blatantly discuss his rights and wrongs, but it is certain that he lost the hearts of the emperor and the people by this move, and the Wei King's faction also took this opportunity to take a further step.
Let’s put aside the battle between the court and the government for the time being. What is gratifying is that Emperor Xuanwu finally made a decision on Cui Weizhen’s disappearance——
He ordered the garrison in Linxian to increase troops to search for Cui Weizhen's whereabouts, and dispatched a famous general in the court, General Deng Cunying, to suppress the bandits. If no one could be found, suppressing bandits would be the last instruction from the court to Cui Weizhen and his family.
After hearing the news, Ye Zhenzhen felt a mixture of sadness and joy. She had a bold idea in her heart, but she was also full of worries and she seemed completely lost.
Huwa has taken leave at home these days, and Pengpeng is managing all the affairs of the house for Ye Zhenzhen. Seeing the eldest sister's appearance, the two siblings were secretly worried, but they did not dare to show anything on their faces.
I have to go out of my way to make her happy, lest she can't bear the blow and fall down.
Aunt Cui's condition has improved, and she has to eat fast and chant Buddha's prayers every day to pray for Cui Weizhen. Ye Zhenzhen also began to place her hopes on the gods and Buddhas, accompanying Aunt Cui to do her homework every day, hoping that the gods in the sky would be considerate of the Cui family.
Weak women and children protect the head of their family.
That day, Ye Zhenzhen heard the news about the imperial court's support and went to the main courtyard half an hour later than usual. Aunt Cui had already picked up a bowl of Buddha beans. She hurriedly went over to replace Aunt Cui: "Mom, let me come.
Well, your body is not very good yet, so don’t make it worse."
Aunt Cui wanted to show her sincerity in front of the Buddha. She would not do such a thing by asking someone to do it for her. But what happened today was that she actually gave up her position without any objection and silently watched Ye Zhenzhen continue her busy work of praying.
Ye Zhenzhen felt strange. After finishing today's homework, she looked at Aunt Cui and asked, "Mom, are you feeling unwell today?"
Aunt Cui stared at her silently for a long time until she felt uneasy, and then she finally said her first words after meeting: "I have recognized the handwriting of the family letter. Brother Zhen...actually something happened."
Bar."
The moment has finally come.
Ye Zhenzhen finally felt as if her second shoe had dropped. Although she had asked her servants not to talk nonsense, Aunt Cui also had her own contacts and sources of information. She could control her servants, but she could not stop them again and again.
The letter and name post to Aunt Cui, Aunt Cui, who has been blocked from hearing about it, will react sooner or later.
The previous concealment was because she did not want Aunt Cui to suffer a serious illness. Now that it had been exposed, Ye Zhenzhen had no need to conceal it anymore and honestly admitted: "Weizhen was attacked by bandits on the way to Lingnan. His whereabouts so far.
unknown."
Aunt Cui's body swayed, and her tears suddenly burst into tears: "I knew it! I knew it! You all hid it from me, something must have happened to Brother Zhen, my Brother Zhen..."
Ye Zhenzhen was also brought to tears. She hugged Aunt Cui and cried bitterly. While crying, she did not forget to comfort Aunt Cui. Her heart was tortured by the powerlessness and anxiety of waiting for death. She unknowingly said the words of the day.
What I was thinking about at night: "Mom, I want to find Wei Zhen."
"no!"
Aunt Cui resolutely decided, staring hard at Ye Zhenzhen with tears in her eyes. When her firm eyes touched her, she even slapped her back angrily and cried: "No! I won't do it if I say no! Brother Zhen
It’s gone, are you so cruel that Wangzai and I will lose you again?”
"Weizhen will be fine!"
Ye Zhenzhen said stubbornly: "He must be hiding somewhere. We have always had a good understanding. If I look for him, I will definitely find him!"
Aunt Cui saw that she looked crazy, as if she was suffering from hysteria, otherwise she would not have said such stupid things.
She was so sad that she couldn't control herself. Why did God do this to her? It wasn't enough for her to lose her husband when she was young, so now she was going to have to lose her son in middle age?
The huge sadness almost overwhelmed her, but as an elder, she had to brace herself up and face Ye Zhenzhen: "Zhen'er, you must not do stupid things. Even if you are not doing it for my old lady, you should do it for me."
Wangzai, think more about it, what should Wangzai do if you go to Lingnan?"
Ye Zhenzhen came to her senses, her heart aching and bleeding: "Mom, I'm sorry for Wangzai, but I'm more worried about Weizhen. Wangzai can just get rid of you and watch, okay? The capital has sent support to Lingnan, and I want to follow them
Let’s go together, don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”
Aunt Cui shook her head: "Brother Zhen also promised me this, but what? No, I won't agree!"
Plop.
Ye Zhenzhen knelt down to Aunt Cui and kowtowed heavily: "Mom, just promise me. In the past few days when I learned about Wei Zhen's accident, I couldn't sleep well, couldn't eat well, and was like a walking zombie all day long. If I couldn't find him,
He and I will never be able to get through this hurdle in my life."
Aunt Cui paused, and then she noticed that Ye Zhenzhen was now as thin as a handful of bones, and the black and blue under her eyes were so thick that even the makeup could not hide them. Such a haggard and embarrassed look was something she had never done before, even if she had just married.
He was stronger than he is now when he entered the Cui family.
Her current state is like a bow string stretched to the extreme. It just depends on when it can no longer bear it and the string will break.
How could Aunt Cui watch him destroy himself? But it was absolutely impossible for her to agree to leave, so she could only close her eyes and use silence instead of answering.
Ye Zhenzhen understood what she meant, kowtowed heavily again, and said gratefully: "Mom, thank you, I promise you that no matter what the outcome is, I will come back safely. You and Wangzi are waiting at home.
I."
Aunt Cui opened her eyes, tears fell from her eyes, and her voice was sad and weak: "I can't control you anymore. If you don't come back, I can raise Brother Zhen, and I can also raise Wangzi to be a man."
Ye Zhenzhen lowered her head, her eyes filled with sourness and guilt.
She knew that her decision was very willful and stupid, and it was extremely selfish for both Aunt Cui and Wang Zai. However, her reason had been clouded by her emotions, and the idea that she had been ready to make was abandoned after the imperial court increased its troops to support Lingnan.
It burst out like a bursting river.
She must follow him to Lingnan, this is what she thinks in her heart.
Regardless of whether Aunt Cui agrees or not, she will go.
Ye Zhenzhen wiped away her tears and went back to Mingxi Garden. She held Wangzi and slept all night. Early the next morning, she took the child to the main courtyard and handed it over to Aunt Cui. Finally, she turned around and left amidst Wangzi's cries.
