Chapter 788 Guardian

Xi Yu listened quietly, squinting his eyes slightly, thinking about the truth or falsehood of Linglong's words.

Looking at Linglong's haggard face and sad eyes, he couldn't help but feel a trace of pity in his heart.

But he quickly suppressed this trace of pity.

"So, you've been hiding here?" Xi Yu asked.

Linglong nodded and said: "I have nowhere to go, so I can only hide here temporarily. I originally thought I could live a peaceful life, but I didn't expect that you would still find me."

Xi Yu's eyes were cold and he continued to ask Linglong about the Huang family.

Linglong was helpless and said slowly: "I was favored by Master Huang and became a maid, but I was bullied by villains. But later, Master Huang took pity on me and made me his wife."

Xi Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and said coldly: "There are rumors that Master Huang was killed by you. Is there such a thing?"

Linglong was about to deny it when she saw Xi Yu's sharp eyes.

Her heart trembled, and after hesitating for a moment, she nodded seriously, indicating that this was indeed the case.

The atmosphere in the room instantly dropped to freezing point.

"Why are you doing this?" Xi Yu asked.

A complicated look flashed in Linglong's eyes, and she continued: "As a princess, I want to be the master of the family. Therefore, I can only have the final say by killing Master Huang."

Her voice trembled slightly, and she sighed, "I don't want to do this either. I'm sorry, Master Huang."

After saying this, Linglong seemed to be relieved. She looked at Xi Yu nervously and asked, "I have said everything I should say. Do you want to hand me over to the court?"

Xi Yu just looked at her seriously and said nothing.

The room fell into silence, except for Linglong's rapid breathing.

She was filled with uneasiness and didn't know what Xi Yu was thinking.

"What do you want?" Linglong asked again, with a hint of anxiety in her voice.

Xi Yu did not immediately respond to Linglong's question, but suddenly said: "You must be hungry already. You were frozen last night, and you're probably going to catch a cold. You'd better rest first. I'll stay here for another night today." "

Linglong looked at Xi Yu fiercely, secretly annoyed that this man really didn't treat her as an outsider.

However, she did feel a little sleepy and her body was a little cold.

After Xi Yu finished speaking, he came outside and ordered his servants: "Hurry up and cook and invite the doctor."

Many servants saw him giving orders like a master, and they began to speculate that this must be the madam's new favorite.

After all, Xu Dabao usually gave them orders like this.

The atmosphere in the mansion became more and more subtle, and the servants whispered among themselves, full of curiosity and doubts about this stranger who suddenly appeared.

Linglong was in the room with a lot of thoughts in her mind, wondering what Xi Yu had in mind.

Guan Yu took Zhao Qiang on the way to his home. Guan Yu looked serious along the way and watched his surroundings vigilantly from time to time to prevent Zhao Qiang from playing any tricks.

Zhao Qiang carefully led the way and kept saying: "Hero, I have been watched by you and I have no chance to come back to report the news. How can I play tricks? This is indeed my home."

Finally arriving at Zhao Qiang's home, the yard was empty and seemed a little deserted.

Zhao Qiang took Guan Yu to a room where an old woman was lying.

When the old woman saw Zhao Qiang, she immediately showed a happy look on her face and said, "My son is back."

Zhao Qiang walked quickly to the old woman and said softly: "Mom, I'm back, and I got a guest."

Guan Yu stood aside and watched this scene quietly, and the doubts in his heart were slightly relieved.

But he still remained vigilant and prepared to further observe the family's situation to determine whether what Zhao Qiang said was true.

Guan Yu looked at the coughing old woman and felt a slight movement in his heart. He then asked the old lady: "Is Zhao Qiang really your son?"

The old woman looked surprised and said, "Of course it's my son, why do you ask?" After saying that, she coughed violently again.

Guan Yu looked at the old woman's weak appearance, and she did seem to be ill.

He smiled awkwardly and walked out. Zhao Qiang also hurriedly followed him out.

Guan Yu said to Zhao Qiang: "I want to go outside to inquire." After saying that, he quickly came outside and found a few neighbors.

After inquiry, it was confirmed that this is indeed Zhao Qiang's home, and Zhao Qiang's family is indeed very poor.

Guan Yu's doubts were completely eliminated, and he began to think about how to help the mother and son.

After all, Liu Bei is based on benevolence and cannot just sit idly by.

At this time, Guan Yu stood on the street, looking in the direction of Zhao Qiang's house, and he had made a decision in his heart.

He decided to go back and inform Liu Bei of the matter, and jointly discuss ways to help Zhao Qiang's mother and son.

Guan Yu came to Zhao Qiang's yard again and coughed lightly.

Zhao Qiang immediately walked out of the room. Guan Yu looked at Zhao Qiang and said solemnly: "I have confirmed that your family is very poor, and I am willing to help you. However, a grown man cannot just stay at home and watch over his mother. He should do something."

Zhao Qiang sighed and said helplessly: "I can't stay too far away, otherwise who will take care of my mother?"

Guan Yu thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case. He thought awkwardly, and said that as for others, didn't he have nothing to do now?

But he immediately took out the currency, handed it to Zhao Qiang, and said, "Get your mother some medicine first."

Zhao Qiang looked at the money in Guan Yu's hand, and a touch of emotion flashed in his eyes.

He took the money with trembling hands and thanked him repeatedly: "Thank you, my good man, thank you! I, Zhao Qiang, will never forget your kindness."

Guan Yu waved his hand and said, "No need to do that, take good care of your mother. If you have a chance, find another livelihood." After that, Guan Yu turned and left, but he still felt a little confused about the future of himself and Zhao Qiang.

Guan Yu quickly returned to Liu Bei's residence and told him the true situation of Zhao Qiang's family.

After hearing this, Liu Bei smiled with relief and said, "Fortunately, I am kind. But my second brother was so impulsive yesterday that he almost killed a good man by mistake."

Guan Yu sighed and said, "It's a good thing that my eldest brother is willing to help others, but how long can this person help? The key depends on himself. I also want to persuade him to do something, but he still has to take care of his old mother."

Liu Bei nodded slightly, thought for a moment and said, "Yun Chang is right. But since we have already extended a helping hand, we can't give up halfway. Let's see if we can find a way for him to take care of his mother and make a living."

Guan Yu looked at Liu Bei, and a feeling of admiration surged in his heart. The eldest brother is always so kind and caring about others. He said, "Brother, you are kind and I admire you. But this method is not easy to think of."

Liu Bei smiled and said, "Think about it slowly, there will always be a way."

Guan Yu sighed and said helplessly, "I am talking about others, but I have nothing to do."

After listening to this, Liu Bei suddenly had an idea and said, "Why don't I write another letter to the Prime Minister and ask him to arrange a job for you, Yunchang."

Guan Yu immediately felt that something was wrong and said, "Brother, we have offended the Prime Minister, how is it possible?" Liu Bei disagreed and said, "What's the matter? When we are in trouble, doesn't the Prime Minister come to help us? We should try it anyway. Is it because my second brother can't save face?"

Guan Yu hurriedly said, "Of course not, in this case, please give it a try."

Liu Bei nodded slightly, thinking about how to word the letter, hoping to find a suitable job for Guan Yu and add hope to their future.

Liu Bei sat at the table, concentrating and calming down, carefully considering every word in the letter to the Prime Minister. He knew the importance of this letter, which was not only related to Guan Yu's future, but also might affect their future direction.

Finally, Liu Bei finished writing the letter, folded the letter carefully and put it in the envelope.

Then, Liu Bei began to look for someone to deliver the letter nearby.

This time, he deliberately found a very poor villager.

The villager was ragged and haggard, but his eyes revealed a trace of determination.

Liu Bei handed the letter to the villager and said, "This letter is very important. Please be sure to deliver it to the prime minister. As a reward, I will give you some financial support." The villager heard it, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He held the letter tightly and said solemnly: "Don't worry, good man, I will definitely deliver the letter."

The villager left with the letter happily.

Xu Dabao had been comforted and locked in the woodshed for a day. During this day, he almost didn't eat or drink, and the whole person was exhausted.

At night, the dark guard came to open the door of the woodshed.

Xu Dabao glared at the dark guard and asked, "Who are you? Why are you torturing me like this?"

The dark guard sneered and said contemptuously, "You are going to harm my master, can't I torture you?"

Xu Dabao hurriedly explained, "I also listened to my wife. She asked me to do this."

The dark guard disagreed and retorted, "Then my master asked me to torture you for a day and not let you eat or drink. Is there any problem?"

Xu Dabao was speechless. He knew that he was indeed wrong in this matter.

He lowered his head and stopped talking.

The dark guard looked at Xu Dabao's appearance and had no sympathy in his heart.

Xu Dabao didn't know what fate he would face next.

After a while, Xiyu walked in.

When Xu Dabao saw Xiyu, he seemed to have seen a life-saving straw, and he begged, "Good man, let me go. In fact, it was my wife who asked me to do that. I don't want to throw you into the well."     Xiyu looked at Xu Dabao coldly with a blank expression.

He suddenly raised his foot and kicked Xu Dabao's chin, mocking: "You really know how to change your mind. When I first came, you tripped me up, but now you beg for mercy?"

Xu Dabao was kicked so hard that he felt pain, but he didn't dare to get angry.

He could only continue to beg: "Good man, I know I was wrong. Please forgive me this time. I will definitely follow your lead in the future."

Xi Yu looked at Xu Dabao with disgust in his eyes and said: "Xu Dabao, you deserve to die. Other servants have opinions about you. You are arrogant and bullying others." Xu Dabao lowered his head in shame after hearing this. He knew in his heart that what he had done in the past was indeed hateful, but he thought that the reason he did that was based on the power given by his wife.

At this time, Xu Dabao felt a little worried, wondering how his wife was now.

So, he tentatively asked Xi Yu: "Good man, how is the wife now?"

Xi Yu sneered and did not answer Xu Dabao's question.

But this time, he asked the kitchen to cook for Xu Dabao.

After a while, someone from the kitchen came to bring food to Xu Dabao.

The man looked at Xu Dabao who was locked in the woodshed and couldn't help asking tentatively: "Why are you here?"

Xu Dabao was already in a bad mood. Hearing this, he said viciously: "Just deliver the food, why are you asking so many questions?"

The man was frightened by Xu Dabao's fierce appearance and shivered, so he didn't dare to ask anything.

Xu Dabao looked at the food in front of him, but he had no appetite. He was thinking about his situation and his wife's situation, and he was uneasy.

Xiyu came to Linglong's bed.

Linglong froze in the well last night and had a high fever. After the doctor gave her some medicine, she felt a little better now.

In the past, Xu Dabao always accompanied her, but now there is no maid around her.

At this moment, Linglong slowly opened her eyes, but found Xiyu by her side.

But Xiyu asked gently: "Are you awake?"

This moment made Princess Linglong of Anxi a little surprised.

She never thought that this person who had once questioned her coldly would be so gentle at this moment.

Linglong felt a complex emotion in her heart. She didn't know why Xiyu had such a change.

She moved her lips slightly, wanting to say something, but found that her voice was very hoarse.

Xiyu seemed to see what she was thinking, and whispered: "Don't talk for now, take a good rest. When you are well, we will talk again."

Linglong looked into Xiyu's eyes, which seemed to hide something she couldn't see through.

She nodded gently, and then closed her eyes again.

At this moment, her heart was full of doubts and uneasiness, not knowing what was waiting for her in the future.

Linglong slowly opened her eyes, and her weak breath was full of anxiety.

"How is Xu Dabao? You must let him go. He is not guilty. I ordered him to do bad things."

Xiyu's eyes flashed with anger.

"You are so good to him. Xu Dabao is a man who is used to being domineering. How can he be so innocent."

"Do you know how many people have suffered from his domineering behavior?" Xiyu tried to let Linglong see Xu Dabao's true face.

Linglong shook her head slightly, her eyes full of sadness.

"I know he was wrong, but it was all because of me. If it weren't for me, he wouldn't have gone down this path."

"Okay, I promise you, I'll let him go for now. But if he does evil again, I will never show mercy." Xiyu said.

Linglong heard this, and a trace of relief appeared on her face.

She closed her eyes and fell asleep peacefully, as if as long as Xu Dabao was safe, she could let go of everything.

Xiyu gave an order, and the dark guards took the order to release Xu Dabao.

Xu Dabao regained his freedom and thanked the dark guards repeatedly with joy.

The dark guards just sneered, with contempt in their eyes.

"Don't thank me, you should thank Miss Linglong. You must be a good person in the future. If you do evil again, I will take your life."

The dark guard's words were cold and resolute, like a sharp blade hanging over Xu Dabao's head.

Xu Dabao's heart trembled, he knew that the dark guards were not joking.

"Who is your master?"

The dark guard's eyes were stern, and he said coldly: "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask."

Xu Dabao was so scared that his face turned pale, and he quickly kept silent, not daring to make any more noise.

In the office of Youzhou College, Wenxuan had just finished class and was sitting quietly to sort out his thoughts.

At this time, Lu Su suddenly came over.

Seeing this, Wenxuan hurriedly stood up.

Lu Su looked at Wenxuan and said with concern: "Since the last time you were completely kidnapped, I have been worried that you would have sequelae. Is it okay?"

Wenxuan smiled faintly and responded: "I have forgotten everything."

After hearing this, Lu Su nodded repeatedly, "That's good, that's good."

Then, Lu Su turned and left the office.

After Lu Su left, the office returned to peace.

Wenxuan couldn't help but think of Hu Lin again. After all, Hu Lin's death was a hurdle in her heart.

Although he didn't like Hu Lin, the other party died because of him after all.

Those past scenes kept appearing in Wenxuan's mind, and her mood became heavy.

Wenxuan sighed lightly, looked out the window, and her thoughts drifted far away. She didn't know what challenges would be waiting for her in the future.

After a while, Wenxuan tried to divert her attention, and then she remembered the portrait of the Princess of Parthia posted in the city.

She immediately became unhappy. The reason why Xiyu found this woman was probably to develop her into his wife, right?

This man is always so greedy.

But she felt that she was thinking too much, maybe he really did it for the right thing!

Even if the fact is true, what does it have to do with her?

She looked down on the men of this era, but it didn't mean that Xiyu couldn't like other women.

The monogamy of the previous life was impossible to achieve at this time, and she shouldn't be so persistent!

She sighed and thought of another question.

If Xiyu didn't have other women, would she marry Xiyu?

Or if Xiyu only had her and promised not to find other women, would she agree?

For a long time, her feelings towards Xiyu were very complicated.

She was in a daze for a long time before her thoughts came to a halt.

Xiyu had been guarding Linglong all the time.

He saw that Linglong's face was very beautiful.

But he has given up the idea of ​​getting the other party now, which is different from his original intention.

After all, this woman has an affair with Xu Dabao, and he will never marry her!

Although he does not have a virgin complex, he always feels that the other party is dirty.

But Xiyu thought, since he came, he must make things perfect.

In this way, Xiyu guarded silently, and several hours passed unknowingly.

Linglong opened her eyes after a while.

"It's time to take the medicine." Xiyu said. (End of this chapter)