"Hahaha!" Qiu Yizi suddenly laughed, "Don't worry about this. If you really marry one of them, and he treats you badly, I will punish him with military law! But then again, this is just a suggestion. If you have a better way out, you don't have to stick to my eighteen personal soldiers."
Qiu Yizi's words were very thoughtful. Yang Ying'er was even more moved after hearing this. She said with tears on her face: "My Lord... My Lord really cares about me sincerely!"
As they were talking, Wu Ruofei came out of the room holding Yang Qiaoer's hand.
Qiao Er was surprised to see Yang Ying Er's tearful eyes and asked, "Sister, why are you so sad after just a short while?"
Yang Ying'er quickly wiped away her tears and said, "How am I sad? These tears... in classical Chinese, they are tears of joy. I am happy that my sister has found a good home!"
Although Yang Qiao'er was smart and courageous, she was young after all and did not understand the ways of the world. So she believed what her sister Ying'er said and started talking to Ying'er together with Wu Ruofei.
As the three girls were singing, Zhao Chengxiao walked up to Qiu Yizhi's ear and said, "Sir, I was confused just now and forgot to tell you something important. There are still a dozen young nuns from the 'Liaochen Palace' imprisoned in our county jail. I wonder what you will do with them?"
The smile on Qiu Yizi's face froze for a moment, and then he said, "I still have use for these people, so please help me take care of them first, and don't let any of them get away."
After that, he smiled and said, "Well, today is your good day, let's not talk about this spoiling thing. I just want to ask you, when will you hold your wedding? Do you have an idea in mind?"
Zhao Chengxiao's face flushed again after hearing this: "This... this... I heard that Mr. Lin knows a lot about astronomy and geography. I would like to ask Mr. Lin to help me calculate which day is an auspicious day!"
“Where does the so-called auspicious day come from? These were all thought up by the idle and stupid people in ancient times who read the Book of Changes blindly and used them to fool people. General Zhao can get married whenever he wants. There is no need to worry about so many trivial things.” Lin Shuhan had a smile on his face, but his words were extremely cold.
This annoyed Wu Ruofei, who was standing by. She pouted her cherry lips and said angrily, "Who is discussing the righteousness of the Book of Changes with you? Didn't I just ask you to look at the almanac? You don't want to?"
After hearing this, Qiu Yizi tried hard to hold back her smile and turned to look at Lin Shuhan.
But the extremely arrogant "Mr. Bansong" sighed helplessly, silently took out a handful of copper coins from his sleeve, picked up a few and scattered them on the ground, and after a brief identification, he put his sleeves back and said, "There are many auspicious days this month. Tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, the 25th, and the 30th are all suitable for marriage."
Qiu Yizi finally couldn't help but laughed, "All things are born from nature, and they complement and counteract each other. If there is a Monkey King like Mr. Lin who is not afraid of heaven or earth, there will naturally be a powerful Guanyin Bodhisattva like Miss Wu to subdue him. Isn't this a foregone conclusion? Since Mr. Lin has calculated an auspicious date, I think we should act according to military orders without delay. It's better to schedule Brother Zhao's wedding for tomorrow. What do Brother Zhao and Qiao'er think?"
Zhao Chengxiao thought for a moment and said, "I'm afraid things are too hasty..."
Yang Qiao'er, however, was nonchalant: "What's the harm in being hasty? We have so many people here, and it's still early. I don't want you to carry me in with a sedan chair. Let's make arrangements now, and it will be ready tomorrow."
As soon as she finished speaking, Qiu Yizi clapped his hands and applauded, "Miss Qiao'er is indeed swift and decisive. If she were to command an army to march and fight, she would be even better than Brother Zhao! In my opinion, there is no need to look for another place. Let's do it in the county government office. Among these rooms, except for the lobby, including my bedroom, you can pick any one you like to use as your bridal chamber."
He paused and continued, "My brother Zhao is a poor man. He has no relatives now. I am the only one who has known him since childhood. It is my responsibility to help him with his wedding. All the expenses of the wedding should be put into my account."
After that, he returned to the house, took out two heavy gold ingots and stuffed them into Zhao Chengxiao's hands: "Brother Zhao, please don't despise these little things. If you need money in the future, just come to me. Even if I only have one tael of silver, I will give half of it to Brother Zhao."
Qiu Yizi's words were so sincere and heartfelt that Zhao Chengxiao was already in tears after hearing them. He stammered and couldn't utter a word. He just held Yang Qiaoer's hand and kowtowed to Qiu Yizi firmly.
Then Wu Ruofei took charge again, ordering everyone to buy red silk, red candles, fire basins, colorful clothes and other wedding items. By sunset, the originally solemn and dignified county government office was already decorated with lights and colors.
On the second day, everything was ready. Zhao Chengxiao married Yang Qiaoer in red and colorful ribbons. Although he was a little tired after going through the whole ceremony, he was still very happy.
After that, everyone enjoyed themselves and drank for three days, and only ended the party when they were exhausted.
It was not until the fourth day that Qiu Yizi remembered that she had something important to do. Since Zhao Chengxiao and Yang Qiaoer were still newlyweds, Qiu Yizi did not want to disturb them, so she only asked Lin Shuhan and Wen Lingjiao to come to her study to discuss things.
Wen Lingjiao had already seen how important Lin Shuhan was in Qiu Yizi's heart. Seeing that he was also an expert in the tea ceremony, she specially asked He'er to carefully brew a pot of good tea, and poured it herself for Lin Shuhan to taste.
Lin Shuhan didn't want to make his relationship with Wen Lingjiao too awkward, so seeing that she was willing to reconcile with him, he took the opportunity to thank her with a few words.
Qiu Yizi saw that the atmosphere was not tense, but a little awkward and dull, so she coughed twice and said, "I invited Mr. Lin and Miss Wen here this time because I have something to discuss with you all."
He glanced at Lin Shuhan and Wen Lingjiao, and then said, "I have recently heard that someone has impersonated a member of the Tianzun Sect and is spreading its teachings in Jiangnan. This is a matter of great importance and must be investigated carefully. Although we each serve our own masters, we all share the same stance on thoroughly investigating this strange incident. I hope everyone can work together."
Seeing his serious expression, Wen Lingjiao also said in a serious tone: "I was also entrusted with this matter. I only know that someone in Jiangnan is using the name of Tianzun Sect to win over people in the martial arts world. Miao Zhen, who was executed by Lord Qiu before, is one of them. However, the leader of our sect did not order the preaching. In fact, someone is impersonating the name of our sect and swindling people here."
Lin Shuhan listened and fanned himself: "But Miaozhen is dead, and we have no way of finding out who is trying to win her over. I wonder if Miss Wen has any other clues?"
Wen Lingjiao shook her head: "In fact, our sect is very weak in Jiangnan, and our informants are not well-informed, so people with ulterior motives have the opportunity to take advantage of us. As for other clues, I really have no clue."
Lin Shuhan still had some doubts about Wen Lingjiao, the Saintess of the Tianzun Sect. His triangular eyes gave off a frightening look and he asked suspiciously, "Is it really gone?"
Wen Lingjiao took Lin Shuhan's gaze without any guilt and said, "It is true that there is no one left. Otherwise, I wouldn't have to bother to rely on the wisdom of Master Qiu and Mr. Lin."
Qiu Yizhi heard the two people arguing with each other, and hurriedly interrupted, "I have thought about it carefully these past two days, and it seems that I still have a clue..."
As soon as these words came out, Lin Shuhan and Wen Lingjiao were both shocked and immediately asked in unison: "What clue?"
Qiu Yizi grinned and said, "I have already said it just now. My intention to thoroughly investigate who is impersonating the Tianzun Sect is the same as Miss Wen's, so I don't intend to hide the clues in my hand from Miss Wen. But since we are working together, there are some things that I still need to make clear to Miss Wen."
Wen Lingjiao frowned and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it."
Qiu Yi said: "It's not a difficult thing. As long as Miss Wen promises me that if the main culprit is caught, he will be punished according to national law and not be punished by private punishment in Tianzun Sect, I wonder if Miss Wen can agree to it?"
Wen Lingjiao pondered for a moment and said, "Yes. Regardless of whether this person is a real member of the Tianzun Sect or not, he is still a traitor in the eyes of the court. He will be stabbed in the head anyway. What difference does it make whether it is Lord Qiu who slashes or me who slashes?"
Wen Lingjiao had lied to him more than once before, so Qiu Yizi didn't dare to believe her words completely and confirmed again: "Miss, are you serious?"
Qiu Yizi's unnecessary question seemed to annoy Wen Lingjiao. She sneered, "Hmph! If Lord Qiu doesn't trust me, then you don't have to tell me this clue. As for whether I can find out the truth of this matter, you don't have to worry about it." After that, she stood up and was about to leave.
Seeing this, Qiu Yizi's heart tightened, and he hurriedly said: "I just asked one more question, why are you so unhappy? Sit down first and listen to me slowly. The clue in my hand must be verified by you to see if it works or not!"
Wen Lingjiao then slowly sat down and said with a pout, "Okay, you tell me first."
So Qiu Yizi explained his next plan in detail to Lin Shuhan and Wen Lingjiao.
Wen Lingjiao was still frowning in thought when she heard Lin Shuhan say, "Your Excellency, this is a very good plan. If it works, it's good news. If it doesn't, it won't be a pity. You can definitely give it a try. But there are still some details that need to be taken care of."
After saying that, Lin Shuhan explained his opinions in detail.
Qiu Yizhi listened to him carefully and couldn't help but praise him: "Mr. Lin is really talented and knowledgeable. If I had Mr. Lin's help earlier, why would I have fallen into danger several times before? Okay, let's act according to Mr. Lin's countermeasures tonight!"
At that time, the entire Shanyin County was silent. All the citizens in the city had turned off the lights and gone to rest. Only two dogs whimpered from time to time.
The county jail was located in the north of the county town. Because the two important criminals, Li Shenshi and Miaozhen Jushi, who had been imprisoned there before, had already been executed, the guards were not very strict. Only one personal soldier under Qiu Yi was left to stand guard in front of the jail door.
He had no intention of standing guard solemnly and he moved some broken bricks from somewhere, put up a simple stool on the ground, sat on it, and dozed off.
He was half asleep when he heard four or five people walking towards him. The sleepiness in his head disappeared immediately. He stood up and shouted, "Who are you? How dare you walk around in the city in the middle of the night? Don't you know the curfew? This is a prison cell. Be careful or I'll arrest you!"
"What are you yelling about? It's me!" said one of the people who came.
The soldier felt the voice was very familiar, so he raised the "Qi Si Feng" lamp on the ground, raised it high, barely saw the face of the person, and saluted hurriedly, saying: "It turns out that it is you, sir. It's the middle of the night, sir, why don't you rest in your room, why do you think of running to me?" (To be continued)