Summary of the previous chapter: Ma Xiaoquan stayed at Cao Cao's house temporarily. After his son Ma Zheng got the news of his father's return from Mrs. Bian, he immediately went to Ma Xiaoquan and told Ma Xiaoquan what happened recently... Hearing that Murong Ziyan was missing
After hearing the news, Ma Xiaoquan went home immediately and met a fat man at the door of his house. Ma Xiaoquan beat him up...
When the little fat man returned home, he cried and complained to his uncle. Upon hearing this, the little fat man's uncle immediately got angry, slapped the table and shouted: "A little fairy prince is also personally sealed by the emperor."
, What’s so great, nephew, stop crying, let’s see uncle find a place for you!”
When the little fat man heard that his uncle wanted to help him, he broke down in tears and said with a smile: "Uncle, don't worry. It is said that that bullshit demon has a good ability to play with fire. I'm afraid you won't get a good deal by going. I think it's better to do this
, we will report this matter to the emperor, what do you think?"
Upon hearing this, the little fat man's uncle squinted his eyes and thought for a while. He thought it made sense, and then nodded and said: "Well, it makes sense, okay, you can follow me to Xudu now, and we will meet the emperor! I, Liu Miao, must regard me as Liu Miao."
Because of my identity, I am telling the emperor about this matter in a more embellished manner, and the emperor should be biased towards us."
The little fat man was overjoyed: "Yes!"
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Two days later, the two arrived in Xudu, and Liu Miao immediately informed Han Xian Emperor Liu Xie of the news of Ma Xiaoquan's return.
Hearing that Ma Xiaoquan had returned to Yecheng, Liu Xie frowned tightly and said, "If Ma Xiaoquan comes back, then we will step up our efforts to kill Cao Cao. Liu Aiqing, how are you preparing for what I asked you to prepare?"
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Liu Miao nodded respectfully and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, everything is ready. It's just that Your Majesty, the Immortal Marquis beat my nephew without authorization. I can't swallow this breath."
Liu Xie waved his hand: "Forget it, don't worry about this matter. Just straighten out the preparations and implement them soon. Don't make any mistakes. As for the matter of the Immortal Marquis beating your nephew,
, leave it to me."
Liu Miao was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly kowtowed in thanksgiving...
Just when Liu Miao led his nephew to accuse him in front of Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty, the Ma Family Courtyard in Yecheng was filled with joy.
Ma Xiaoquan has been back for two days. During these two days, the Ma family set up several large banquets to entertain guests from all over.
On the night after Ma Xiaoquan came back, Hua Yuexin told Ma Xiaoquan about the restless Yecheng officials who molested her.
If this matter had been left alone before, Ma Xiaoquan would have led a gang of men to kill and start a fight from house to house, but now, Ma Xiaoquan would never do such a thing again.
He wanted to leave a relatively quiet environment for his children, an environment with few enemies.
These officials in Yecheng are not fools. If Lord Renshangxian lowers his dignity to entertain me, he must be trying to calm things down. If he still pretends to be a wolf and refuses to go, it will be equivalent to not giving him face.
As soon as the invitation was sent out, almost half of the officials from Yecheng were gone. Since Cao Cao was still at war with Sun Quan, Cao Pi came on his behalf.
Of course, there are still some self-righteous people who look down on Ma Xiaoquan's banquet, and even look down on the Cao family who associates with Ma Xiaoquan.
Liu Miao is one of them.
Ma Xiaoquan didn't mind. After all, people living in this world will always make several political enemies more or less once they come into contact with politics. Although Ma Xiaoquan never deliberately made enemies, due to his close relationship with the Cao family,
Therefore, Ma Xiaoquan was also regarded as a party member of the Cao family invisibly.
The banquet lasted for three days.
At night, Ma Xiaoquan came to Hua Yuexin's boudoir and chatted with his wife.
The main content of the conversation this time was about Murong Ziyan's disappearance.
Hua Yuexin told Ma Xiaoquan everything that happened at home recently, big or small. After hearing this, Ma Xiaoquan secretly admired Hua Yuexin's ability to handle things.
Under the suppression of Hua Yuexin, such a big thing as the disappearance of the Eighth Lady Murong Ziyan has not been leaked to much. If Ma Xiaoquan were to do this, I am afraid he would not do so well.
"Madam, there is one more thing I must remind you..." Ma Xiaoquan glared at Hua Yuexin and said slowly, "Mao Gang... I am a disciple with evil intentions...
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Hua Yuexin nodded: "Ms. sir, Zheng'er has already told me this matter secretly. Zheng'er also wants to ask you, what are you going to do?"
Ma Xiaoquan thought for a moment: "Mao Gang is my apprentice after all, and I don't want him to degenerate. Well, you can't force this matter. It will be difficult to do it if you are anxious and jump over the wall. Madam, don't worry, I won't plan to travel far away again when I come back this time.
It’s time for me to take care of the Ma family.”
Hua Yuexin nodded heavily. She was a woman. Whether a woman is happy or not is not about her ability, but whether she can have a good home. This principle holds true no matter in ancient times or in modern times. In this way, although it may seem a bit unconvincing, the saying "Marrying well is worse than doing well" is indeed a great truth.
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The next day, Ma Xiaoquan held a family meeting and "questioned" each member one by one about recent events.
Among the few men who followed Ma Xiaoquan first, except for Ding Yi's vague answer, the others seemed to have nothing suspicious. But for Ding Yi's vagueness, Ma Xiaoquan pretended to be very natural and led him over.
Ma Zheng once said that Mao Gang's secret actions have a lot to do with Ding Yi. As Ma Zheng's father and Ding Yi's master, Ma Xiaoquan certainly knows it very well.
However, to catch a thief is to catch the stolen goods. If Ma Xiaoquan presses Ding Yi too closely now, he may be suspected by Ding Yi and Mao Gang.
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Ding Yi really doubted...
From the moment Ma Xiaoquan suddenly came back, Ding Yi noticed something was wrong. When Ma Xiaoquan asked him something earlier, Ding Yi was nervous, so he spoke a little vaguely.
Ding Yi is literate and very smart. He thinks that Ma Xiaoquan must know his vague remarks, but why would Ma Xiaoquan laugh it off indifferently?
Ding Yi secretly told Mao Gang his worries.
Mao Gang had also suspected it for a long time, but since he couldn't get any evidence, Mao Gang couldn't say anything. After some discussion, the two decided to transfer Yuyang's treasure first.
As for Murong Ziyan, she was secretly transferred out by Mao San a few months ago. However, since Mao San transferred Murong Ziyan out, Mao Gang has not seen Murong Ziyan again. It can be said that Murong Ziyan
Mao Gang didn't even know whether he was dead or alive now.
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In a house on the outskirts of Yecheng, Murong Ziyan was humming a little tune and embroidering flowers stitch by stitch.
Murong Ziyan had a feeling in her heart that her husband, Ma Xiaoquan, was coming back soon.
Although she had been drugged by Mao San before and stayed in a dark place where the sun could not be seen for more than half a month, after that, Mao San seemed to be a changed person, took her out, and told her
She, let her wait quietly for the day when Ma Xiaoquan returns.
In fact, Murong Ziyan didn't know that just when she was missing her husband Ma Xiaoquan with longing, Ma Xiaoquan had already returned to Yecheng and the Ma family compound.
With a "creak" sound, the door of the house was pushed open from the outside.
Murong Ziyan raised her head and glanced, it was Mao San, and then asked: "Mao San, has my husband-in-law come back?"
Mao Sanyin came forward with a cold face, saw Murong Ziyan holding an embroidery plate in her hand, and asked: "What are you doing?"
Murong Ziyan said: "Give me the soles of my husband's shoes."
"Pah!" Mao Sanyi slapped the embroidery plate off Murong Ziyan's hand and cursed, "Who the hell asked you to accept it?"
Murong Ziyan stared with big eyes and said without any sign of weakness: "Mao San, don't go too far. You kidnapped me without authorization. I don't care about you anymore."
Mao San sneered: "Then you have the ability to leave. Can you try and see if you can walk out of this door?"
"Let's go!" Murong Ziyan dropped the embroidery thread in her hand and walked towards the door.
"Don't leave!" Mao Sanyi grabbed Murong Ziyan's hair and pulled her back fiercely.
"Wow" Murong Ziyan didn't show any weakness and started struggling desperately.
But... Murong Ziyan is a weak woman, how can she be as strong as Mao San? Even if Mao San no longer has that place, he will still be a man.
With a "stab" sound, Murong Ziyan's clothes were torn apart by Ma San, and suddenly, a piece of snow-white skin was revealed.
Mao San was stunned for a moment, then stretched out his hand to grab it.
Murong Ziyan touched her hand casually and happened to touch a long needle, so she pierced Mao San's hand without looking.
"Ah oh" Mao San howled after being pricked by a needle.
Murong Ziyan took advantage of Mao Gang's shouting and rushed out of the door.