Daqin: The Greatest Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

The two grew up together, and Lady Hu knew Mrs. Hu very well. Whenever her sister told a lie, she would subconsciously clutch her dress.

My sister is lying to me! What is she hiding from me?

She couldn't help but think of something that happened half a month ago.

Half a month ago, she and her sister, Mrs. Hu, were watching a play, drinking tea and chatting. When Mrs. Hu saw someone, she became very uneasy and even dropped the teacup in her hand to the ground. She was even disturbed by this and secretly shed tears.

She remembered that the man was dressed as a low-ranking servant, and her sister was the wife of Zuo Sima, of noble status. Logically speaking, there should be no intersection between the two. In order to resolve the doubts in her heart, she asked the Fourth Young Master Han Yu to send someone to investigate the matter, but in the end there was no such person.

She once asked Mrs. Hu indirectly who this person was, but Mrs. Hu remained tight-lipped and refused to say anything. She would not force her to do so, and the matter was just an episode and ended in nothing.

"Sister, it's getting late. Let's go in early." Lady Hu took Mrs. Hu's wrist, and the two behaved intimately. "Today is the first performance of the most famous actor in Zhao State. The name of the opera is Wushan Meeting. It is said to be innovative and exciting."

Mrs. Hu responded with a slight "hmm", and the two of them walked into the theater together.

Behind them, several pretty maids followed and entered one after another.

Not long after they entered, several carriages stopped outside the door, among them was Su Xuan and his group.

As soon as they got off the carriage, several servants came over and held umbrellas for them to protect them from the rain. One of them even walked up to Su Xuan and whispered softly in his ear.

These people are from the Violet Chamber of Commerce, and Zi Nu arranged them here to act as surveillance agents.

"It seems that we have come at the right time. Concubine Hu and Madam Hu have just arrived." Su Xuan chuckled, but his eyes unconsciously glanced at Nanyue and Zinu.

Nanyue clenched her hands, looked around, and carefully examined the passers-by, as if looking for the figure she had longed for in her dream.

Zi Nu smiled back at him, and there was no difference from before.

Su Xuan was thinking about a question. Zi Nu asked the person who was following her to tell him the news first. Does it mean that, to some extent, he is already the owner of Zi Lan Xuan?

Chapter 56 Mother and daughter recognize each other

Inside the theater, there is mist and rain, creating a unique artistic conception.

Led by the guards, Su Xuan and his three companions walked along the corridor.

"Brother Han Fei, why didn't you bring Honglian here?" Su Xuan teased deliberately.

Han Fei secretly rolled his eyes and thought, should I bring my sister here to help you?

He scratched his head and smiled awkwardly, "Honglian has some other important things to do today. I will introduce her to you some other day."

"Don't worry, junior brother. Your sister is naturally my sister." Su Xuan blinked at Han Fei funnyy.

Han Fei was a little mad, as if there was a villain in his heart pointing at Su Xuan and cursing at him.

You guy, can you please stop thinking about my sister every day!

After walking along the corridor, they saw a spacious and elegant courtyard.

The courtyard is brightly lit and the scenery is pleasant. It is surrounded by tree branches with pink flowers, and the fragrance of the flowers is rich and refreshing. There are lanterns hanging on the corridors and tree branches, and the soft lights pour down and fall on the tree branches, making them look even more crystal clear and moving.

Pedestrians come and go, some stop by the rockery, some chat under the flower trees, and it looks very lively.

A group of people gathered in the center of the courtyard, two of them were the most conspicuous, one wearing a pink dress and the other a blue-green robe.

It was Miss Hu and Madam Hu.

"Junior brother, it's your turn." Su Xuan patted Han Fei's shoulder and waved his hand to signal him.

Han Fei strode forward and soon started chatting with Lady Hu. From time to time, laughter could be heard, and it was obvious that they were having a pretty pleasant conversation.

Nanyue stood there, staring at Mrs. Hu. Although she could only see half of her profile, she had a vague feeling that the person in front of her was her mother.

Su Xuan and Zi Nu were sitting in a private room, taking in the entire scene in the courtyard.

Today, Zi Nu was wearing a purple dress, with her long hair hanging down and tied up with a silk ribbon and three silver hairpins. Her chest was covered with a layer of dark purple gauze, and she was wearing a gradient long-sleeved water skirt. She looked cool, intellectual and elegant.

It was not until today that Su Xuan understood the true meaning of "one glance can conquer a city, another glance can conquer a country."

Who can not love a girl like this?

Zi Nu knelt on the cushion and took the initiative to pour tea for Su Xuan.

"I wonder who will be lucky enough to marry a girl as kind-hearted as Miss Zi Nu in the future." Su Xuan couldn't help but sigh.

"Sir, you are joking. I am already old and ugly, and I dare not hope for anything related to men and women. My only wish now is to protect this three-acre land of Zilanxuan." Zi Nu was dignified and elegant, with a temperament like orchid, and she smiled back.

Su Xuan rolled his eyes secretly. Zi Nu looked like she would not be over 20 years old no matter how you looked at her.

Rather than leaving any traces on her body, the years have brewed a different kind of charm.

Intelligence, elegance, sexiness, and charm are things that are difficult for a young girl to possess, but they are all embodied in Zi Nu, adding infinite temptation to her.

It makes people feel like drinking fine wine and intoxicated without realizing it.

Su Xuan retracted his gaze and looked into the courtyard. The conversation seemed to have come to an end at this time. However, within a cup of tea, Lady Hu and Han Fei left one after another.

Just as Mrs. Hu was about to turn around and leave, she saw a dignified and beautiful woman staring at her intently.

The moment their eyes met, they both trembled in their hearts.

Mrs. Hu covered her lips lightly, looking at the woman in front of her in disbelief. In addition to the similar face, she also had a fire rain agate hanging around her waist that was exactly the same as hers.

It's my daughter! It must be my daughter!

There seemed to be such a voice in her heart, constantly calling out to her, but her expression soon changed, because the woman in front of her was leaving quickly. She had no time to think about it, and hurried to catch up, for fear of missing the opportunity to recognize her daughter.

Under the deliberate guidance of Nongyu, Mrs. Hu soon arrived at the private room where Su Xuan and Zi Nu were.

The moment Mrs. Hu came in, Zi Nu closed the door immediately.

Mrs. Hu's face changed. She crossed her arms, looked flustered, and took several steps back. "You, what are you doing?"

"Madam, don't worry. I asked you to come here today because I have something to ask you." Zi Nu slowly approached Madam Hu and glanced at the Fire Rain Agate on her waist with her purple eyes. "Madam, can you tell me where the Fire Rain Agate on your waist came from?"

Mrs. Hu looked hesitant and indecisive. She turned around and looked at Nanyue, only to see her looking at her expectantly. Her heart trembled, and she sighed softly, recounting what had happened that year one by one.

“This Fire Rain Agate was given to me by Li Kai, the former Right Sima of Korea.

When Li Kai was conquering the land of Baiyue and passed by Fire Rain Villa, we met unexpectedly and fell in love with each other. He gave me two Fire Rain Agates, one for me and the other for the fetus in my belly. Later, an accident happened..."

At this point, she frowned, looked painful, and sobbed softly, "Fire Rain Villa was attacked by gangsters, and everything was reduced to ashes. In the chaos, I was separated from my young daughter. So many years have passed, and I don't know where she is now and whether she is safe."

"I'm sorry to my daughter." She covered her face and cried, looking painful and sad.

"Nongyu, you still don't want to believe it?" Zi Nu sighed softly.

"Mother." Nongyu called softly, tears in her eyes bursting like a dam and she couldn't stop them.

Mrs. Hu was trembling all over, tears streaming down her face. She hugged Nanyue tightly in her arms, "My child."

Su Xuan and Zi Nu looked at each other, closed the door, and left the mother and daughter alone.

"In this case, it makes sense that Liu Yi targeted Nong Yu." Zi Nu sighed, looking a little sad.

"Miss Zi Nu, have you ever thought that when Li Kai died in the battle and the three wolves with broken hair robbed Huoyu Villa, the murderer behind the scenes might be Liu Yi." Su Xuan made an inference and told the truth.

Zi Nu's eyes changed, and after thinking about it carefully, she felt that this was very possible.

Liu Yi is lustful, cruel, and narrow-minded, so it is not surprising that he does anything.

"Nongyu and Madam Hu haven't seen each other for many years. I'm sure they have a lot to talk about. Let's leave this to the two of them. Miss Zinu, would you like to watch the show with me?" Su Xuan made his suggestion at the right time.

Zi Nu glanced at him but did not refuse.

The two of them walked forward together, very close to each other. Taking advantage of the right atmosphere, Su Xuan quietly grasped Zi Nu's soft hand.

The little hand in his palm struggled a little, then gave up resistance. Su Xuan let out a long sigh and thought to himself, "As expected."

From the moment Zi Nu changed into her purple uniform, it could be seen that she took this very seriously and had some good feelings towards me. She should not be too resistant to simple physical contact such as a handshake.

Now it seems that is indeed the case.

Zi Nu looked at Su Xuan's profile and found that he took a deep breath and pretended to look natural, which she found a little funny.

Then she looked at the hand holding hers. His palm was broad, with distinct knuckles, giving her a warm and reliable feeling.

His palms seemed to have a magical power that made her feel inexplicably at peace.

As the big sister of Zilanxuan, she has always been the one standing in the front. She is well-known in the government and the country for her powerful means, but she is not a superman. She will also get tired and have a weak side.

But she has always hidden it very well and never revealed it to anyone.

Because those around her are the ones who depend on her.

And she has no one to rely on.

But now, things are different from before.

Perhaps, she could try to rely on him.

Chapter 57 The Truth

Watching the Wushan Meeting again, Su Xuan had a different experience.

Watching a play is not the most important thing, what is important is who you watch it with.

When you are with someone you like, you will be happy no matter what you do, and you won’t feel awkward even if you don’t talk.

During the whole process, Su Xuan behaved properly. Apart from occasionally kneading Zi Nu's jade hands and putting his arms around her shoulders, he did not do anything else that inappropriate.

He knew one truth very well, that is, one should eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time. If one acts too hastily, it will easily backfire.

"When the paper is manufactured, we can compile some vernacular stories and operas into books. The sales will definitely be good." Su Xuan pinched Zi Nu's soft palm and asked, "Miss Zi Nu, what do you think?"

Zi Nu looked at him with a strange expression. He had not let go of her hand since the show. Was he really so obsessed with it? Or was it some special habit?

But Su Xuan's suggestion made her eyes light up. "It's indeed a good suggestion. I'll have someone collect some strange and interesting stories and compile them into a book."

After watching the opera, the two did not stay for too long. When they returned to the private room, they saw Nongyu and Madam Hu walking out with red eyes.

"Thank you very much, Miss Zinu, for saving my daughter. If it weren't for you, we would never see each other again." Madam Hu said solemnly, and was about to kneel down. "Your grace of saving my life and raising me is as heavy as a mountain. Miss Zinu, please accept my respect."

"Sister Zi Nu." Nong Yu called softly, tears seemed to be flashing in her eyes, and she was about to kneel down together.

"Madam, you are too kind. I think no matter who it was, seeing the baby in swaddling clothes, it would be impossible for them to remain indifferent." Zi Nu quickly supported Madam Hu, then looked at Nanyue and scolded, "Nongyue, why are you making trouble too! Hurry up and help Madam up!"

"The person you should really thank is Mr. Su Xuan. If it weren't for his help, it would have been a long time before you could recognize each other."

Seeing Madam Hu and Nong Yu looking at him, Su Xuan waved his hands quickly, "Madam, please don't embarrass me. My help is just a small favor and it doesn't count for anything. Miss Nong Yu and I are friends and we should help each other."

"Of course, if Miss Nanyue really feels bad, I will be satisfied if you can play a few more songs for me in the future."

"As long as Big Brother Su Xuan wants to hear Nong Yu play the piano, and as long as Big Brother Su Xuan gives me the order, Nong Yu will play for him at any time." Nong Yu bit her lip lightly, mustered up her courage, looked at Su Xuan with a firm gaze, and made a solemn promise.

Su Xuan scratched his head with a bitter smile. Why did he feel that Nong Yu had misunderstood his meaning?

But this result seemed better, so he simply stopped defending and making corrections.

"This meeting between you and your daughter is extremely secret. Apart from us, only Madam's sister, Lady Hu, knows about it. But now that the opera is over, it is not appropriate to stay too long. Miss Nongyu, it is time for us to leave."

"Brother Su Xuan, I'll listen to you." Nong Yu nodded lightly, showing great trust in Su Xuan.

"Madam, don't worry. Nongyu is living well now. There is a long time to come, and you two mother and daughter will have plenty of opportunities to meet each other." Su Xuan spoke to comfort Mrs. Hu again.

Mrs. Hu nodded sensibly, "I will also follow your instructions, sir."

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"By the way, if Madam wants to see Nongyu, don't let anyone go to Zi Lan Xuan to tell her. Madam just needs to leave a message at the theater." Su Xuan reminded her at last, "Left Sima Liu Yi has been coming to Zi Lan Xuan frequently recently and asked to see Nongyu by name. He may have guessed Nongyu's identity."

Mrs. Hu stumbled when she heard this and almost fell to the ground. She looked panicked and said in a panic, "What should I do?"

She knew that Liu Yi always hated anything related to Li Kai the most. He became furious just because she wore the Fire Rain Agate. If he knew the whereabouts of his daughter, he would definitely not let Nong Yu go easily.

Nanyue frowned slightly. She also hated the lustful and cruel Liu Yi.

Zi Nu looked at Su Xuan thoughtfully and said nothing.

"Madam, did you notice anything wrong about the massacre at Huoyu Villa?" Su Xuan told her his speculation, which was the fact.

"This! How is this possible!" Mrs. Hu was struck by lightning when she heard this. Her face turned pale as paper and her whole body was shaky. She couldn't believe it.

How could God play such a trick on her? If all this was true, then wouldn't she have devoted herself to the enemy who killed her husband and wiped out her entire family for more than ten years?

Hearing Su Xuan's inference, she couldn't help but recall the scenes of the past in her mind. She remembered that Liu Yi had once expressed his feelings to her, but at that time, she and Li Kai had already fallen in love with each other, so she tactfully rejected him.

Li Kai is handsome and suave, while Liu Yi looks angry and unsightly. Any woman would know what to choose.

This is why she still misses Li Kai even after so many years.

Scenes flashed through his mind, all the little details in daily life and Liu Yi's abnormal behavior, like threads, were all connected together at this moment.