Chapter 63: The Dilemma

In the chaos, I heard Qi Ao calling my name one by one, but I was really tired and tired, my eyelids closed heavily, and I couldn't even lift the strength to open them. The only person I can rely on at this juncture is him.

I slept for so long that I thought I might not wake up. I could feel someone changing the dressing for my wound and feeding me a thick decoction, which was so bitter that I couldn't speak. The pain in my body and the fear in my heart were double tortured, and within a few days I lost weight.

My dad was not out of danger before I fell, and I woke up after regaining consciousness a little. Now that the Qin Mansion is in trouble, I can't let myself lie down like this, the night outside the house is thick, my lips are dry, I put on my shoes and get up, I want to pour a glass of water to drink, the wound on my shoulder is pulled, the pain makes me gasp, I forget that I still have injuries on my body.

Hearing a noise in the room, Qi Ao almost jumped down from the low couch not far from the bed, his sharp eyes swept over, and he saw that it was me, and his tense expression relaxed: "Why don't you call me when you wake up?" ”

It's not that I don't want to call him, it's that I don't even notice that he's in the room, and his mind is still drowsy. He guessed that I was thirsty, so he lifted the teapot and poured a glass of water and helped me drink it, I drank most of the cup in one go, and finally felt better, and hurriedly asked, "My father-"

"The master's fever has subsided, the doctor has come to see it, and said that the situation is stable, I have sent someone to handle the inside and outside of the house, not even a fly wants to fly in, you don't have to worry."

He did things so well that even my father did not hesitate to praise him, I really have nothing to worry about, I was just uneasy, the night attack happened too suddenly, I was not prepared to deal with it, I didn't even know the slightest bit of the enemy, but the enemy had already figured out the Qin Mansion.

Even what my dad did made me suspicious, my dad loved me so much, he would never give up on me for anyone or anything, I vaguely felt that there was someone behind the scenes who was manipulating all this, which made my dad want to die. Who could be that man with the aura of an emperor? What does it have to do with my father and Qinzhou?

Qi Ao looked at my distraction in his eyes and comforted: "Don't blame yourself too much, these have nothing to do with you, and they can't be controlled by you." No matter what decision the master makes, it must be the best arrangement for you, and you have to trust him. ”

Is my father's best arrangement for me to be left alone?

I replied softly, "How can it not be related?" I also have the surname Qin Ah Qi Ao. ”

Under the nest, there are no eggs, isn't the best example of the Qi family being punished? My father is dead, how can those people let me go so easily? Cutting grass must be eradicated, otherwise there will be endless troubles.

He obviously understood what I meant, and his eyes were a little red: "I won't let you die." ”

I rubbed my temples: "How long have I been asleep?" ”

"Two days."

Two days is long enough, I took my clothes and walked to the screen, Qi Ao turned around and avoided: "You still have a fever." ”

We grew up together, and our relationship is better than that of brother and sister, and there are not so many evasive things at the moment, so I said calmly: "I only know that my father is still in a coma, and I want to go to see him, at least until my father is awake, I want to guard the Qin Mansion." ”

He knew my stubbornness, so he had to take a step back: "I'll go with you." ”

When I changed my clothes, I pulled the wound again, and it hurt so much that my forehead was sweating, and I struggled to lift my left shoulder to put on my clothes, but I still couldn't tidy up my belt, I tossed for a long time, Qi Ao realized that something was wrong, and said thoughtfully: "I'll call the maid." ”

Soon, the maid on duty at night came in with her head down, it was Qi Ao who accompanied me in the house, and she stayed outside the house. The maid dressed me and combed my hair briefly, so I got up and followed Qi Ao to my father's study. Dad was so seriously injured that the slightest movement would be in danger of his life, so the housekeeper and uncle transferred someone to the study to take care of him.

I thought I was brave enough to accept the fact that my father was seriously injured, but when I saw my father lying motionless on the couch, his thin lips were bloodless, and his resolute chin was bearded, I couldn't help but cry. Obviously, my father was fine when I left home, why is it that only a month has passed, and our father and daughter are almost separated by yin and yang?

I sat down on the edge of the couch and put my hand on my father's face, tears falling on the back of my father's hand. The heart is damaged, my father is much older, Huafa is born early, and his complexion is extremely poor. Dad has always been high-spirited and omnipotent, even if his mother died early, he insisted on not marrying, but still the object of admiration in the hearts of many Qinzhou women.

My father brought me up alone, and he is the greatest pride of my whole life.

At this time, my father's breath was weak and I fell asleep, but I didn't have any way, it was so useless, and it was in vain that my father cultivated and loved me for so many years. So I cried even harder, at first silently, then into low whimpering, like a little beast that had lost its shelter and let out a burst of mournful sounds.

Uncle Housekeeper was also uncomfortable when he saw me like this, and he burst into tears: "Miss, take care of your body, if the master sees the appearance of the eldest lady, don't mention how uncomfortable it will be." ”

It is said that people in a coma are not unconscious, if my father can really hear my cry, he should wake up early to comfort me, I would rather him open his eyes and scold me than lie here in a sick state. Approaching the beginning of summer, my whole body seemed to be immersed in the cold winter.

Qi Ao said in a deep voice: "Let her go, it's better to cry." ”

I cried until I was exhausted, my eyes were swollen like two walnuts, and Qi Ao handed me a warm handkerchief: "Take it and put it on your eyes." ”

I calmed down a little, calmed down, stood up and said to the housekeeper, "Prepare the carriage for me, I want to leave the house." "There are some things that I have to face sooner or later, and there is not much I can do for my father.

Uncle Housekeeper was very puzzled, and he didn't want to ask more, so he had to look at Qi Ao, and wanted him to persuade me a few words, Qi Ao asked me: "It's so late, are you sure you want to go?" ”

I took one last look at my dad, sighed, and made up my mind, "Hmm." This trip is a must. If you go late, you may never have a chance. ”

He didn't stop me, but said, "Since you're going, come back early." ”

I was in a complicated mood, he didn't ask anything, it was best, and before leaving, he only turned into a sentence: "Take care of my father for me, take care of the ups and downs of the Qin Mansion." ”

"Okay."

The carriage drove slowly westward, and the streets were empty, and at this hour there were only taverns and sparse customers, and it was too quiet. I took out a small mutton fat jade pendant hanging in front of my neck, the jade pendant was shiny and warm, and it was very soft to the touch. This jade pendant has been with me since I was seven years old, but compared to my father and the Qin Mansion, it is just something outside my body.

The carriage went to Dugu Mansion, and the little guy who drove the car helped me down, unexpectedly, the door was not closed, Dugu Hao was dressed in white and independent of the door, with a look of knowing his chest, obviously waiting for me. For some reason, my uneasiness intensified.

I lifted the hem of my skirt and walked up the stairs to stand side by side with him, and he raised his lips and smiled, in a good mood: "You're finally here." Unfortunately, in my state of mind, I still can't understand what he calls "finally".

I was a little surprised, and said, "I'll come if you've figured it out." ”

He smiled wickedly: "You have nowhere else to go except here." ”

He is right, if you want to find a way to deal with the current predicament, you must first know the origin of the other party, and looking at Kyushu, the most well-informed place is here, Qinzhou Dugu Mansion.

"Come with me, my father is waiting for you."

I followed behind Dugu Hao with mixed feelings. I have been to Dugu Mansion a few times, and none of them have been in such a sad state of mind. Dugu Hao led me to the outside of the study, stepped forward to open the door, the first to step in, I followed him into the house, only a few candles were lit in the house, the light was slightly dim, Dugu Shibo stood in front of the window with his hands, and there was a trace of depression in his back.

I said respectfully: "Meet Dugu Shibo." ”

Dugu Shibo turned around when he heard the words and advised: "Hao'er, you go to the door and keep guard, don't let anyone approach the study." ”

"Yes."

Dugu Hao closed the door, my face was discouraged, and I hurriedly asked, "Shibo, what does my father have to tell me?" ”

He said with a straight face: "Qin girl, the soldiers guarding the city have received an urgent order from you to blockade Qinzhou City, you must know that unless it is absolutely necessary, martial law in the whole city will cause panic among the people, and if you are not careful, even the foundation of Qinzhou for many years will be affected." ”

"Xi'er is still young and has not thought it through," I bowed deeply, showing humility: "I implore Shibo to look at my father's friendship for many years and give Xi'er guidance." ”

Dugu Shibo sighed: "That's it, fortunately, Murong Qian controlled the situation as soon as possible, and there was no chaos." If you come to me, I will not sit idly by. Your father should have planned early in the morning, but when the incident happened suddenly, the other party acted before him, and he was caught off guard, and the situation would get out of control. He will be attacked because his calculations are not up to the match. ”

"Does Shibo know what my father is planning? Xi'er always felt that there was something strange in it, the person who attacked my father was not from Qinzhou, and the city was closed as soon as possible, and that person must still be in the city. ”

I untied the jade pendant around my neck and placed it lightly on the table: "Shibo should know this jade pendant, Xi'er is incompetent, please Shibo tell me the identity of that person, I am willing to exchange this thing." ”

"It seems that you already know the origin of this jade pendant, yes, it can indeed bring more benefits to the Dugu Sect, Qin girl, you are very smart and courageous."

Dugu Hao said that pies will not fall from the sky, it is a matter of my father's life and death and the safety of Qinzhou City, only by taking out the most valuable thing in my hand can I show my sincerity: "Shibo agreed to help me?" ”

"This is the private property of the Emperor of Great Qi, but unfortunately, the emperor of Great Qi has changed, and the throne is the crown prince Long Xiao, as far as I know, the relationship between this new emperor and the former emperor is not harmonious, I am afraid - this jade pendant has lost its original value."

Great Qi changed the emperor? How so? Why didn't I hear any wind? I quickly realized that this was what happened when my father sent me to Cheongro Temple. I don't have the quid pro quo that can shake Dugu Shibo more in my hands, and I am almost desperate: "Shibo, the three major families are cold, if the Qin family falls, I am afraid that Dugu will not last long." ”

"Qin girl, you don't have to provoke me, what I have to think about is the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of people up and down my Dugu clan, and I will never bury the future of the whole family on impulse."

"Shibo—" I pleaded.

"Hey—can't you see it? The other party wants your father's life, he wants to hand over power, and he wants to get rid of a threat. Your father knew in advance, but he didn't ask me for help, so I can't do anything about it. ”

"So what Shibo means is that as long as the two major families of Dugu Murong are handled properly, they will not be affected." So he didn't save him when he died, and let his father go to a dead end?

"Qin girl, the destiny of heaven cannot be violated, not everything in this world can be changed by manpower. That's all I have to say. ”