Aunt Liu trembled. Now, she couldn't see Chu Yunxi taking out anything, so she could instinctively feel a faint pain all over her body.
Aunt Liu looked at the father and daughter fiercely. They really blocked her way of life. It seemed that she could no longer keep silent.
"I said it! I said it."
Chu Yunxi raised her lips and said, "Say it, we are listening."
Aunt Liu tidied herself up before speaking:
"I am the orphan of General Liu from the Dongyi Kingdom."
"General Liu? Liu Zhenshan?"
General Chu thought of such a famous figure. He became famous at a young age because he killed an enemy general. That was the first general he killed, General Liu of Dongyi Kingdom.
"Yes, you killed my father. The hatred for killing my father is irreconcilable. Naturally, I want to avenge my father!"
Aunt Liu seemed to be filled with hatred.
"Then why didn't you assassinate me? Instead, you stayed by my side for so many years?"
General Chu couldn't figure it out.
Aunt Liu worked up her emotions for a while, then revealed a look of loss and regret.
"At first, I was afraid that if you were wary, I would miss you. But as time went by, I developed feelings for you that I shouldn't have, and I couldn't do it anymore. I don't have a heart as cruel as yours."
General Chu staggered and took a step back. If this is really the case, what evil fate is this?
He was not wrong in fighting for his country and killing enemy generals. But in avenging his father, he could not say that Aunt Liu was wrong.
If it were him, I'm afraid he would do anything to avenge his father's murder. He suddenly felt a little guilty towards Aunt Liu.
Looking at his father's expression, Chu Yunxi narrowed his eyes slightly. Aunt Liu's few words stirred up his father's emotions. Could this be the rhetoric she had thought of a long time ago?
It is a definite fact that Aunt Liu is from the Dongyi Kingdom, but whether she is the orphan of General Liu remains to be discussed.
"Aunt Liu, I will send someone to verify your identity. If what you say is true, I will hand you over to the Emperor and His Royal Highness. If you tell a lie, I will not give you another chance to quibble.
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Chu Yunxi's words reminded General Chu that, yes, he could not completely trust Mrs. Liu. She had lied to him so many times, and there was no guarantee that she would not lie to him again.
"Come here, lock up Aunt Liu and keep her under strict supervision."
General Chu thought of his comrades who had sacrificed their lives for the country. As a general, if he could die on the battlefield, General Liu would be considered a worthy death.
It wasn't until the door was locked that Aunt Liu's tense heart relaxed a little.
Recalling that she endured humiliation and worked hard for more than ten years, she still failed to realize her wish.
What she needs now is time so that she can see clearly the outcome of Jun Hongyan, so that she can make the next step and plan her way out.
Let Chu Yunxi and the others investigate. The longer the investigation, the better.
In the next few days, there were endless arguments in the court about the matter between Jun Hongyan and Xiao Guifei. General Chu also went out early and came back late all day long, having no time for anything else.
Chu Yunxi stayed behind closed doors, copying books at home, waiting for the secret guard's investigation results on Aunt Liu.
She couldn't help Jun Lingyun in the court, so she helped him get rid of the villains behind his back.
"Miss, you haven't been out for four days and you are almost getting moldy."
Xiaolian complained while combing the ink for Chu Yunxi. She was afraid that her eyes would be exhausted if she continued copying like this.
"I think you girl can't hold it in anymore."
He Xiang brought tea and made fun remarks.
"Sister Hexiang, don't you want to go out for a walk?"
Xiaolian pouted, but she didn't do it all for herself.
"I heard it's not peaceful outside these days. It's good for Miss to stay at home. However, it's not easy to copy books every day. Miss, why not go for a walk in the garden."
He Xiang also comforted him.
Chu Yunxi put down her pen and stretched. As soon as she started copying the book, she lost track of time. Now her son did feel a little tired.
"What happened outside?"
Chu Yunxi thought, it shouldn't be a big deal. Maybe it was something between Jun Hongyan and the Xiao family.
"I heard that some people from the disaster-stricken areas have recently come to Beijing to seek refuge with their relatives. My aunts and uncles were lucky enough to be rescued, but there are always some unfortunate ones who end up living on the streets. There have been more petty thefts."
People from the disaster area? Chu Yunxi's heart tightened. She remembered that in her previous life, the drought did not spread to the capital. What's more, this time, Jun Lingyun had raised so much money for disaster relief. How could there be victims coming to the capital?
A bad premonition suddenly arose in her heart. The Minister of Household Affairs was a member of the Xiao family! Did the Xiao family use disaster relief money under the eyes of the emperor?
There must have been a big move, otherwise, with the amount of funds raised this time, this situation would never have happened.
"Come on, let's go take a look on the street."
Chu Yunxi left immediately, and Hexiang and Xiaolian hurriedly followed.
"Miss, you really have to go out, otherwise, we will listen to Sister Hexiang and go to the garden to enjoy the flowers, right?"
Xiaolian was a little worried about Chu Yunxi's safety when He Xiang said that.
"Aren't you pouting and wanting to go out for a walk? Why is my son now here to persuade me to stay in the house? Don't worry, miss, I have a bodyguard and I'm safe."
Chu Yunxi stretched out his hand and pointed to the sky, then looked up at the sky. The bodyguards of the Crown Princess were referring to them, right? But they really weren't hiding in the sky.
The two looked at each other and followed dutifully, playing the role of bodyguards.
Usually, as long as the country has not been ruined and the family is destroyed, the capital with the emperor present will be the safest and most prosperous place in a country.
Chu Yunxi opened the curtain and looked outside. The vendors were still shouting and selling, and there was a lively atmosphere, but there were just a few more people begging than usual.
"Go to the city gate" Chu Yunxi ordered the driver.
In the center of the capital, you cannot see the real suffering of the people.
"Alas, alas, you have to pay for things!"
Suddenly a bun vendor shouted.
"This little bastard has come to steal my buns twice. If you let me see you again, I will break your legs."
The vendor waved his fist in warning.
Xiaolian tugged at Chu Yunxi's sleeve and said, "Miss, look at that child, he is only six or seven years old. He is so pitiful. Should we take care of him?"
Chu Yunxi shook his head:
"We helped one of him. If other people come to ask for help, do we care or don't care? In this case, if we can't help them all, then we don't want to help anyone. What's more, the vendor only scolded him a few times and didn't really hurt him.
The child is hard-spoken and kind-hearted. Let’s prepare more and help them later.”
An Yi and An Er nodded in agreement. When going out, protecting yourself is the most important thing. The Crown Princess is indeed wise. She is indeed the person His Highness likes and knows how to choose.
The carriage drove slowly along. Near the city gate, Chu Yunxi put on his hat and got out of the carriage. He found a tea shop where traders could stay and sat down, and ordered a pot of tea.
While observing the situation at the city gate, he listened to the discussions of the tea patrons around him.
"The world is really in chaos. There are so many beggars in the capital."
"Then those are beggars. They are refugees from the disaster area. These people are lucky enough to have escaped all the way to the capital. It is said that many people died in Licheng and everything is in chaos."
"If this continues, will there be a riot? Otherwise, we should buy more food and save it."
"Didn't the imperial court raise a lot of money for disaster relief? How come there are still victims coming to Beijing?"
"Who knows? The world is as dark as crows."
"Don't talk nonsense, or you may be thrown into prison and keep company with King An."
Chu Yunxi looked at the city gate. From time to time, people wearing rags wanted to enter the city, but they were all stopped.