In the cliff cave, Xiao Qiao was also extremely shocked. Looking at Da Qiao's current appearance, she couldn't help but burst into tears.
It turned out that my sister was getting thinner and thinner, not because of her light diet, but because she was trapped in the mountains alone for eight years. In order not to implicate herself and my father, she had been forcing herself to smile.
"I can't tell my little sister, I can't let my family get hurt, and I don't want to jump off a cliff to end my life. I'm unwilling to accept this. Why should I, an outsider, suffer? Why..."
Listening to Da Qiao's crying, Xiao Qiao felt heartbroken and wished she could rush out right away, but suddenly she felt a sharp pain in her arm.
When I looked up, I saw Zhou Yu pinching his arm tightly, his face was ferocious, his eyes were bloodshot, and sweat was beading on his forehead.
"Although Sun Ce and I were not married in a formal way, he was a hero after all. If we could grow old together, I would be willing to serve him. But he died in a conspiracy, leaving me alone for the rest of my life. This is unfair..."
"It's really unfair!" Liu Qi sighed, helped Da Qiao stand up, looked at the name on the tablet, and said with emotion: "General Sun, whether you died at the hands of a vengeful assassin or were trapped in a power conspiracy, you should not be imprisoned. Have you ever thought that maybe they have already suspected you?"
The restrictions on women in this era were not so strict, and even human ethics were very relaxed. There were absurd things that corrupted human ethics in every dynasty during the Han Dynasty.
Cao Cao married many women/wives, Cao Pi also married Zhen Mi, and Sun Jian even married the Wu sisters. The current Wu Guotai is actually the sister of Sun Ce's mother. This is all very common.
Da Qiao was just a concubine that Sun Ce had snatched away, and he might not even have had the time to officially marry her. Logically, she should not have been taken care of so strictly.
“What?” Da Qiao was shocked and shook her head, “Impossible, how could I not know the seriousness of this matter? I haven’t even told my family, if… they would have killed me long ago.”
"They don't have any solid evidence. Wouldn't it be more obvious if they killed you?" Liu Qi sighed, "And if they imprison you here, maybe someone is secretly watching you. The reason you are still safe now is because you never mentioned this matter, but from now on..."
Da Qiao suddenly panicked, looked around, and quickly walked to Liu Qi. This was her only lifeline and she had to hold on to him tightly.
"Only because you are not from Jiangdong, I dare to tell you this. I was saved by you last time in the palace, and I believe you can save me this time too. You are the only one who can help me. Even if it's for General Sun's sake, I can speak up for the heroes. As long as you can save me, I'm willing to be your slave in the next life... No, I'm willing to be your slave in this life!"
Liu Qi shook his head helplessly: "I am also walking on thin ice here. If this matter is really as you said, it will surely cause a shock in Jiangdong, and a catastrophe is inevitable..."
"What does the catastrophe of Jiangdong have to do with me?" Da Qiao screamed again: "Even if the Sun family becomes the emperor, what does it have to do with me? Who cares about my feelings, my life or death?"
"Madam, please calm down!" Liu Qi hurriedly comforted her, frowning and saying, "This matter is indeed shocking, but there is no evidence. I am just a foreign guest in Jiangdong. If I rashly investigate this matter, people will definitely suspect that I did it deliberately and plotted to disrupt Jiangdong."
"I have evidence!" Da Qiao suddenly ran behind the incense table and rummaged around for a while before finding a handkerchief. "This is the handkerchief from that year. There are bloodstains on it. Ask someone to check it out and you'll know."
Liu Qi did not answer and shook his head, "Even if there is poison in this blood, how can we prove it is General Sun's?"
“This…” Da Qiao’s face turned pale. She took two steps back and leaned on the incense table. Her whole body was trembling, and her silk handkerchief fell to the ground.
Liu Qi's words awakened her, and she realized that the secret evidence she thought she had in her hands was actually useless.
Liu Qi thought she looked pitiful and was curious about the death of Sun Ce. This was a major historical mystery and if it could be solved, who knows what the outcome would be.
He leaned over to pick up the handkerchief and sighed, "I am just an outsider. Someone must be watching my movements in Jiangdong. This matter concerns the stability of Jiangdong. If we want to investigate, we must rely on Zhou Yu's power and prestige..."
"Zhou Yu is not trustworthy," Da Qiao hurriedly shook her head and said, "Sun Ce entrusted Jiangdong to him, and only wanted him to protect Jiangdong's foundation. He did not ask him to investigate the matter. With Zhou Yu's wisdom, how could he not know? He also only wanted to achieve success, so how could he be willing to turn Jiangdong upside down?"
"I know that the Grand Commander has great ambitions and is loyal, but this matter concerns Sun Ce's injustice. If Sun Ce didn't know that he died in a conspiracy and entrusted his affairs to him, how could he rest in peace in his grave?"
Liu Qi also frowned. On the one hand, he was loyal to his country, and on the other hand, his good friend was wronged. For someone like Zhou Yu who was determined to do something big, it was indeed a difficult choice.
"In short, don't trust anyone in Jiangdong in this matter. Everyone is a suspect!" Da Qiao said firmly, "Troubles arise from within the family, brothers kill each other, how many times have I seen this in the palace? You can only know a person's face but not his heart. I can only ask you to investigate this matter secretly."
When Zhou Yu heard this, his heart was broken again and he couldn't help but burst into tears. Xiao Qiao also cried like a pear blossom in the rain. The couple hugged each other tightly and cried silently as they listened to the conversation.
If what Da Qiao said is true, what kind of terrible conspiracy is hidden behind it
Liu Qi laughed and said, "Thank you for your trust, Madam! But I just came to Jiangdong in a hurry, and I don't know where to start. I am afraid I have failed Madam's high expectations."
"God will not let down those who work hard!" Da Qiao wiped away her tears and said solemnly: "I have waited for eight years and finally got this opportunity. I believe that as long as you are willing to investigate this matter, you will definitely find clues to clear General Sun's name and save my freedom..."
At this point, Da Qiao smiled sadly: "How could I not know that this is as difficult as ascending to heaven? It is really rude to force someone to do something for no reason! I hope you will respect heroes and spread justice to the world. If I can see the light of day again, you will not abandon my broken body and serve me as a slave."
Liu Qi's heart was moved, and he looked at the flawless face under the light: "Do you really trust me so much?"
Da Qiao suddenly burst into tears again: "I believe that it is God's will that we have met twice. Apart from you, who else can I trust?"
Liu Qi tightly grasped the handkerchief and sighed, "I'm afraid I have the will but not the strength!"
Da Qiao said, "As the saying goes: a son-in-law is half a son. General Sun dotes on Shangxiang very much. You are about to become the son-in-law of the Sun family. It is only natural for you to clear your eldest brother-in-law's name."
Faced with the beauty's pleading and the curiosity of the historical mystery, Liu Qi couldn't help but hold back his inner impulse and nodded, "Okay, I'll do my best!"
"Thank you, young master!" Da Qiao knelt on the ground and burst into tears again.
Liu Qi inexplicably took on a difficult task and felt mixed emotions. He didn't know how to comfort Da Qiao after he helped her up. There was no news about Da Qiao after Sun Ce's death, and it seemed that she never got the chance.
The biggest suspect in this matter is undoubtedly Sun Quan. There has been endless debate in history about whether Sun Quan murdered Sun Ce. Liu Qi decided to go back and calm down first.
As soon as I reached the entrance of the cave, I heard Da Qiao's cold voice: "If I encounter misfortune, please make it public. Otherwise, even if I turn into a ghost, I will not let you go."
Liu Qi paused, shook his head and smiled bitterly. He really didn't get to eat the mutton, but got into trouble instead. Where can he seek justice