There is a god in the sky

Chapter 149 Split Operation 2

"My lord, spare my life! Even if I had the greatest audacity, I would never dare to poison an official of the imperial court in broad daylight!"

Xiao Ji asked him what the customer looked like, and then released the stall owner.

Chen Shi was filled with lingering fear.

Lord Xiao's left and right protectors have all gone out to handle matters in shifts, and he bears a heavy responsibility.

If Lord Xiao were to die on the way, he would have no face to go back and see Lord Song.

"My lord, we are only a day's journey from Bianjing. Should I go ahead and ask for reinforcements?" Chen Shi asked.

Officer Wu held his breath, wanting to ask but not daring to.

At this moment, he mustered up his courage and asked, "Please enlighten me, Lord Xiao, why have people been trying to kill you along the way?"

Even if he were stupid, he could see the problem. This Lord Xiao wasn't just difficult to serve; he had clearly offended some important figure and was being hunted down.

If he had known it would be this kind of job, he would have refused it no matter what.

"Lord Xiao, Brother Chen is right. Your safety is the most important thing. Please send someone to pick you up."

For the sake of his own life and the lives of his brothers, Officer Wu had to act with caution.

He wiped his sweat and suggested with an embarrassed smile, "After all, it involves escorting so many tributes, so it's understandable to have the Ministry of Rites send someone to pick them up."

Xiao Ji told them, "Sui Ying has already returned to the capital. He will definitely bring people to meet him."

At their pace, Suiying and Fu Qingyan should have arrived in Bianjing by now.

At this time, the Pingyang Marquis's residence was in chaos due to Fu Qingyan's return.

The old lady and Lady Pingyang were naturally delighted, surrounding him with concern and asking after his well-being, their tears flowing freely.

"It's good that my eldest brother has returned safely. My grandmother and mother were worried about his safety and couldn't eat or sleep well for months. My grandmother even fell seriously ill."

A dashing young man stood behind the old lady, giving Fu Qingyan an affectionate smile.

The moment he spoke, Fu Qingyan's smile vanished.

He replied coldly, "Second brother probably doesn't want me to come back, does he?"

“Why would you think that, brother? We are blood relatives, of course I want the best for you.”

"Heh." Fu Qingyan had already figured some things out on the way.

He was tricked by You Niang, which was his own fault, but there may have been others behind the scenes who were pushing him to the brink.

Even his successful elopement with You Niang was likely due to someone's help behind the scenes.

Although the old lady valued her eldest grandson more, she didn't dislike this grandson who was born out of wedlock.

"Alright, it's good that you're back. Go and apologize to your father; he's furious," the old lady advised.

Although Fu Qingyan was a little nervous, he still took Suiying to see Marquis Pingyang.

Marquis Pingyang was practicing his spear technique in the courtyard, displaying impressive skill.

Upon seeing Fu Qingyan, he thrust his spear forward, carrying a chilling aura that immobilized Fu Qingyan.

Suiying flashed in front of him, drew her sword, and confronted the Marquis of Pingyang.

Marquis Pingyang had not expected outsiders to interfere. He pushed his hand forward forcefully, intending to put away his gun, and started fighting with Suiying.

Fu Qingyan shouted, "Father, stop! That's my cousin's bodyguard, Suiying!"

Marquis Pingyang seemed not to hear and continued fighting with Suiying.

Marquis Pingyang was able to be ennobled based on his military achievements, so his combat strength was naturally not weak. However, he had been injured and his body was no longer as good as it was when he was young.

Even though Suiying is young and strong, and his fighting ability is weaker, he can still remain undefeated against him for a hundred moves.

After the Marquis of Pingyang had finished fighting, he put away his spear and stepped aside, taking a handkerchief from the servant to wipe his sweat.

He didn't even glance at Fu Qingyan.

In the past, Fu Qingyan would have run away in a fit of rage.

At this moment, he stepped forward, knelt before the Marquis of Pingyang, and kowtowed three times, saying, "Your unfilial son has come to apologize to his father."

"Oh, isn't this our young master? You remember to come back?"

Marquis Pingyang tossed the handkerchief to the servant and looked at Fu Qingyan with a half-smile.

Fu Qingyan stood up, his face flushed, and said, "My son was kidnapped by thieves, but thanks to my cousin's help, he was able to return safely."

"Alright, you can fool outsiders with those stories you made up, but I know you too well," Marquis Pingyang sneered.

Fu Qingyan's face turned even redder; all the things he wanted to say before coming back were shut down by this one sentence.

"Father, I have come back this time because it is important to tell you."

Marquis Pingyang turned and left, saying, "Your important matters are nothing more than trivial love affairs. Don't come looking for me; I'm busy."

Suiying flashed in front of Marquis Pingyang and presented a letter with both hands: "Please read my master's letter, Marquis Pingyang."

Marquis Pingyang looked at him with a gloomy expression.

“I admit that Xiao Ji has some influence, but you are just his dog. How dare you be so insolent? Aren’t you afraid that I will kill you?”

It remained unmoved, its shadow swaying behind it.

"He's just a junior, what right does he have to order me around?" Marquis Pingyang walked past him and was about to leave.

Sui Ying knelt on one knee and said sincerely, "My master said that it is not too late for the Marquis to make a decision after reading the letter, which is a good thing for you."

Marquis Pingyang stopped and turned to snatch the letter from his hand.

"I want to see just how much trouble he's gotten himself into, that even his father can't handle it."

Fu Qingyan secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw his father reading the letter.

He knew he held no weight in his father's heart. If he was willing to take action, the Xiao and Fu families would inevitably join forces, and the relationship between the two families would improve as a result.

He knew what his mother's inner conflict was.

He's no longer foolish enough to crave his father's affection; what he wants is his father's respect.

The Marquis of Pingyang's face alternated between black and white, and he remained silent for a long time after reading the letter.

Fu Qingyan said urgently, "Father, this matter involves the military, and there are both witnesses and physical evidence. This is a great opportunity for you to return to the court."

"You know nothing!" Marquis Pingyang cursed at him.

“Father, I am foolish, but a great opportunity is right in front of you. If you can’t even seize it, you’re not much smarter than me.”

Enraged, Marquis Pingyang turned around and slapped him across the face, shouting, "You dare compare me to you?"

The slap wasn't hard, but Fu Qingyan felt humiliated.

He roared, "You think you're so great? What else can you do besides wielding swords and spears? Do you think being an official and leading troops are the same thing?"

"Huh? You've gotten so bold after going out for a while, daring to laugh at your father!"

Marquis Pingyang raised his fist to strike someone, but was grabbed tightly by the thigh.

"My lord, please have mercy! The young master has been seriously injured and cannot withstand a beating."

Fu Qingyan looked down and realized that this was a book reading room.

A large group of people suddenly gathered outside the courtyard.

Lady Pingyang was still worried, so she came to check on things, only to find that the Marquis of Pingyang was about to beat his son.

Is this okay?

Aunt Jiang, who was following behind her, spoke up first: "Lord Marquis... why do you hit people as soon as we meet? Look how frightened my sister is."

Xiao's anger flared up instantly.

Fu Qingyan knew his mother too well. He stepped forward and said to her, "Mother, Father didn't hit me. I was the one who disobeyed first."

He obediently said to Aunt Jiang, "Aunt, it's been months since I last saw you, and your voice is still as loud as before."

Aunt Jiang couldn't bring herself to say what she wanted to say.

She secretly glared at Fu Qingyan.