Is Alexander Hayes Dead
A few days later, the first lunar month ended. Su Li planned that after the Dragon Raising Its Head Festival on the second day of the second lunar month, when the students of Wutong Academy returned to class, she would open the Vegetarian Restaurant.
Liu Wenpo came back to report that Liu Ru had given birth to a five-jin boy. The Su family was overjoyed.
"Tsk, the Su family has an heir now." That night, Su Li nestled in Yuanbao's arms, resting her cheek on her hand. Judging by her calculations about Liu Ru, once the confinement period was over, Liu Ru would run off with the money. That child would then rightfully become Su Li's household slave.
Thinking about how the Su family was living under others' roofs, occupying Su Li's house; and their only bloodline was still Su Li's household slave. Tsk tsk, who would have thought that in just two short years, the land situation would have completely turned upside down.
"Starting tomorrow, I have to go to the Vegetarian Restaurant during the day. Now that it's open, it can't just keep closing. Doing business means doing it well, so it can become more prosperous and bigger in the future." Su Li lazily lay on Yuanbao's chest, looking up at his handsome, perfect profile.
"Yes, yes, my lady is right." Xiao Zetian looked at Su Li indulgently as she yawned and blew out the lamp. "My lady, rest early tonight."
Early the next morning, Su Li got ready and took her four disciples to the Vegetarian Restaurant. Unexpectedly, Yuanbao didn't stick close to her as usual and didn't plan to go to the restaurant.
"My lady, be careful on the road. We'll wait for you to come home." Xiao Zetian reluctantly sent her off, watching her leave.
Xiao Yun came over and sighed behind Xiao Zetian, "As long as Ling Wang's men don't leave Qingmiao City, General, your movements are restricted."
Xiao Zetian silently watched the carriage that was almost out of sight in the distance. He had to resolve the Ling Wang matter quickly. Once the engagement between Ling Wang and Princess Mingyu was confirmed, he wouldn't need to fake his death and hide his identity anymore.
But now that Ling Wang personally came to Qingmiao City, Xiao Zetian couldn't appear in the city to avoid being seen, or all his efforts would be wasted.
Although he wanted to accompany Su Li and never be apart from her, this brief separation was for a lifetime together.
Outside Qingmiao City, in a quiet villa.
White snow, green bamboo, and a few wintersweet flowers in the corner of the wall, elegant and serene.
A handsome man dressed in luxurious clothes sat elegantly under the wooden house's porch. A wooden table in front of him held a pot of clear tea. His slender fingers played with the teacup, seemingly waiting for someone.
After a while, a man dressed like a guard came in and knelt on one knee. "Lord Ling Wang, the corpse has been found."
Ling Wang's eyes lit up. He lifted his robe and stood up: "Bring it in. I want to personally examine it!"
Several black-clad guards then carried in a stretcher covered with a white cloth. Ling Wang's eyes were solemn as he slowly walked over, took a deep breath, and gently lifted a corner of the cloth with two fingers.
Under the white cloth was a corpse with a somewhat blurred and decayed face. It was clear the clothing was very luxurious, though much of it was torn.
"This corpse was found by my subordinates under a cliff, hidden beneath many fallen leaves. Because the corpse was decayed and smelled foul, it was discovered." The black-clad guard knelt on one knee and cupped his fist in respect.
"Xiao Zetian? Xiao Zetian..." Ling Wang threw back the cloth, staring at the tall corpse with eyes full of doubt and disbelief. "The legendary war god general of our Great Jin Dynasty, Xiao Zetian... just... died like this?"