freenovelworld Chapter 124 Death of Yun Yi
Chapter 124 Death of Yun Yi
Rong Enqing nodded in satisfaction, but his eyes were still sharp when he looked at Butler Li. "Butler Li, I believe that what you said at this moment is from the heart, and I also hope that you can always remember what you said now. I am no longer the short-sighted Rong. In my eyes, one unfaithfulness is worth a hundred times of disloyalty. You only have one chance!"
Steward Li said solemnly, "Madam, rest assured, this old servant's original intention has never changed."
"That's good." Rong Enqing breathed a sigh of relief and changed the subject: "Tell me about the old Marquis Yun Yi."
"Yes." Butler Li agreed readily and began to slowly sink into his memories.
“As far as I can remember, the old marquis was full of vigor and vitality, and his reputation spread all over the world.
"In my impression, the old marquis is brave and resolute, heroic and heroic, like a god, an omnipotent being.
"The old marquis is very good at maneuvering and has outstanding abilities. He is deeply trusted by Emperor Changping. He has led troops to war three times and returned victorious. In the end, he was entrusted with the military power of 100,000 city guards in the capital and brought the declining Yong'an Marquisate back to its peak.
“However, the situation at that time was so bad that no matter how hard the old marquis tried to turn the tide, it was of no avail.
"When I was fifteen, I started to serve as a servant to the Marquis. At that time, my father was the chief steward in the Marquis's mansion.
"At that time, I regarded the old marquis as a great hero in my mind, and I was determined to do my best, even if I could help the old marquis a little.
"As I got closer, I discovered that the old marquis was not as glorious as he seemed.
"On the contrary, Emperor Changping's trust was accompanied by a sense of caution, and the powerful officials who were on good terms with the old marquis all had ulterior motives. The old marquis was actually in a vortex, and every step was difficult.
"During the last few years of the previous dynasty, the country was in chaos and many warlords fought for power.
“The Emperor of Changping could have let the old marquis lead the army to quell the rebellion, but out of suspicion, he trapped the old marquis in the capital.
"Then, the Great Zhou army, led by Emperor Kaiyuan, arrived at the city.
“The old marquis was disheartened and opened the city gates to welcome the new army.
"The previous dynasty fell. The old marquis committed suicide to follow his former master.
“Of course, these are superficial things.
“But the truth hidden beneath the surface is that the old marquis has actually been planning to overthrow the rule of Emperor Changping and replace him.
“I overheard this incident when I was seven years old.
"At that time, my father left me at the farm and I didn't see him for ten days or half a month.
"Once, he came back to see me and stayed overnight.
“I got up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, and when I passed by his room, I heard him talking to someone.
"I vaguely heard him say that treason is a serious crime that can lead to the extermination of nine clans, so we must be careful and cautious. He also said that when the Marquis succeeds in his plan and takes control of the world, everyone will be a hero.
“Although I was still young at that time, I was not a three-year-old child. I understood what my father meant.
"Since then, I have become very afraid of my father. When I see him, I am like a mouse seeing a cat. He thinks I am just timid and frightened by his long and strict lectures.
"Later, I grew up and was assigned to work for the old marquis. I was still very cautious and prudent about everything.
"Perhaps it was because of my timidity and caution that the old marquis and my father lost confidence in me, so they excluded me from everything they did. I was happy to pretend I didn't know. But I know that the old marquis and my father have been planning a rebellion. And they have been planning for many years. But due to various reasons, they have not been able to start the rebellion.
"Until the Great Zhou rose to power and swept through the troubled times at lightning speed. All the plans of the old marquis were aborted before they could be implemented.
"Then everyone knows what happened. The old marquis opened the city gate first and then committed suicide."
At this point, Butler Li sighed deeply, his eyes slightly reddened.
Rong Enqing frowned slightly and asked the third question in his mind: "Do you think the old marquis is really dead?"
Butler Li did not directly answer Rong Enqing's question, but remained silent for a long time before saying:
"In fact, in my heart, the old marquis is a real hero. He is capable and has faith. He is a man who truly cares about his country and the world. He once wanted to change the corrupt political situation of the previous dynasty with his own strength and save the people of the world from suffering.
"However, the previous dynasty was already in a state of terminal decline and beyond cure. Therefore, the old marquis sought another way to overthrow the rule of the previous dynasty.
“If there was no Great Zhou, I would also support the old marquis from the bottom of my heart to overthrow the previous dynasty.
“However, the Great Zhou took the lead in pacifying the world, and the old marquis missed the opportunity.
"Now, the Great Zhou Dynasty has been established for thirty years. The country is stable, the people are recuperating, and a prosperous era is just around the corner.
"If you miss it, you miss it. I don't want the former hero to become a sinner who brings disaster to the world."
By the end of his words, Li's eyes were already filled with tears. Although he did not say it explicitly, he clearly told Rong Enqing that Yun Yi was indeed not dead.
"Do you know where the old marquis is now?" Rong Enqing asked this question with a try-it attitude.
Sure enough, Butler Li shook his head and said, "I don't know."
"Does Butler Li know where the old marquis has gone?" Rong Enqing continued to ask without giving up.
But Butler Li shook his head again and said with certainty: "My father doesn't know either. Otherwise, he wouldn't be alive today."
Not to mention Emperor Taihe, even Yun Zhen could take his life.
Rong Enqing frowned tightly, "Then how can you be sure that Yun Yi is not dead? Is it simply because of your father's abnormal behavior? Or have you dug up Yun Yi's grave?"
Butler Li was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly, "There is indeed someone lying in the old marquis's tomb, and he is even related to the marquis by blood. The marquis has already confirmed this."
Hearing this, Rong Enqing couldn't help but open his mouth in shock, "Yun Zhen really dug up his father's grave?"
After saying this, Rong Enqing couldn't help but deny himself again: "No, instead of digging the grave afterwards, it would be better to confirm it before burying it. Could it be that Yun Zhen didn't confirm it when the old marquis was buried?"
Butler Li's expression became extremely solemn, "It has been confirmed. How could such a thing not be confirmed?"
"When the old marquis died, the marquis might have been careless because of grief and fear. But when the old marquis was buried, the marquis had recovered and carefully confirmed that it was indeed the old marquis who died."
"As for why the grave was dug up later, to confirm again. It was a few years after the old marquis died, and the gravekeeper accidentally discovered that the old marquis's grave seemed to have been moved. So, the marquis dug up the grave, opened the coffin, and verified it again."
"What's the result?" Rong Enqing looked at Butler Li nervously.