Rebirth of the Firstborn Daughter: Life is like a Dream

"At that time, after the government silver was robbed, the court issued an order to arrest these pirates at sea, but these pirates suddenly disappeared and it was almost impossible to find their traces.

Many years later, the emperor thought about this case again and secretly ordered us to investigate. After a year of tracking, we finally found out the whereabouts of She Nie, the remaining Japanese pirate at sea at that time." Fu Youqi argued.

If the 100,000 taels of official silver had not been robbed at that time, the late emperor would have razed the Rongdi Kingdom to the ground long ago. Because the official silver was robbed and the army did not have enough military pay, they had to interrupt the attack early.

The war was originally fought against the state's treasury and the food and fodder.

This is the lifelong regret of the late emperor and Old Master Wei!

Now that he heard that the whereabouts of those Japanese pirates at sea were known, no matter how calm and composed Old Master Wei was, he would become uncalm.

"You suddenly came to Xiangmu Island... Could it be related to these Japanese pirates at sea?" asked Old Master Wei.

Fu Youqi concentrated and said, "If the clues from all aspects are correct, then those Japanese pirates at sea... are very likely hiding here."

"I have lived here for several years and got along harmoniously with the fishermen on the island. I didn't notice any of them had any connection with the Japanese pirates from the sea. Are you sure these Japanese pirates from the sea are really here?" Old Master Fu asked with a frown. If there really were Japanese pirates from the sea on this island, how could they have been willing to live the simple and ordinary life of fishermen in these years?

Old Master Wei once lived here for a month or so. Although he didn't have a complete understanding of the life of the fishermen on the island, he could see that few of the fishermen here had the fierce and murderous aura of the Japanese pirates at sea... Was it a deliberate cover-up?

"So, you came back this time to secretly investigate the fishermen on this island?" Old Master Fu hesitated for a moment and asked softly.

Fu Youqi looked at the two old men who both understood the hidden story of the robbery of the government silver at that time, and said, "The 100,000 taels of government silver all have the special emblem of the government office. In the past few decades, this batch of government silver has never appeared in the market. If this batch of government silver can be recovered, Your Majesty will naturally be very happy."

Old Master Wei curled his lips and said, "Just because it hasn't appeared in the market doesn't mean that this batch of silver is still there. They may have melted the silver of the officers in charge of the troops and reforged it. Even if that batch of silver appeared in front of you, you might not recognize it."

Fu Youqi remained silent. He had thought about this possibility.

"Why are you able to find clues in all aspects after a time interval of thirty years? Are those Japanese pirates on the sea going to make a comeback?" Old Master Fu suddenly said. At that time, the late emperor spent so much time and resources but failed to catch those people. There was not even a clue. How can you find it out now?

Old Master Wei said: "In the early years, passenger ships in the inland ocean were often robbed by Japanese pirates at sea. Although there are fewer in recent years, there are still Japanese pirates at sea."

"Is it related to that time?" asked Old Master Fu.

"That may not be the case..." Old Master Wei shook his head, "We'll know only after we catch him."

Fu Youqi said: "I will stay on the island for a few days to conduct a secret investigation."

The two old men looked at each other and told Fu Youqi about the situation of the Japanese pirates at sea at that time, so that he could more easily discover clues during his careful investigation.

In the other room, Bai Binghui and the others had already packed up their simple luggage. Wei Bingyan asked them to go downstairs and rest, and she also took a nap for a while. When she woke up, Bai Binghui and Anxiang had just prepared steaming hot water. After taking a bath, Old Master Wei asked Luzhi to come and pass her over.

Wei Bingyan changed into an orange-yellow satin blouse with a slanting collar and left-front, and a white horse-faced skirt with elaborate embroidery. Her appearance was delicate and beautiful, and it made people's eyes suddenly brighten.

"Grandpa, are you looking for me?" Wei Bingyan asked with a smile as she just walked to the door, not realizing that Fu Youqi was also in the room.

"Master Fu." Her face was slightly embarrassed, and she hurriedly bowed respectfully.

When Fu Youqi saw Wei Bingyan, a flash of excitement flashed across his eyes. He saw her on the long beach a few days ago. Wei Bingyan bowed her head and remained silent.

He hadn't paid much attention to her, but now when he heard her clear and melodious voice and saw her bright and gentle appearance, he realized that this girl was extremely beautiful, and had a kind of quietness and calmness that other young girls didn't have. She was very special.

Seeing that Fu Youqi was just staring at Wei Bingyan blankly, Old Master Wei frowned and coughed softly.

Fu Youqi recovered and was shocked to find that he was out of his mind. His handsome face was red, and he hurriedly sang and bowed in return, "Miss Wei, I came to ask the old general something. Now that I have finished asking, I will not disturb the old general and Miss Wei."

Wei Bingyan had just washed her hair, and she didn't comb her hair like a woman. She just tied her hair into a messy bun. No wonder Fu Youqi thought she was still the unmarried lady of Yunying.

Old Master Wei looked at Wei Bingyan with amusement and did not argue that Wei Bingyan was already someone else's wife.

Instead, Bai Binghui, who was following closely behind Wei Bingyan, showed an unhappy look on her face. Just when she was about to open her mouth to express her identity as the young lady of her family, Fu Youqi had already hurriedly bowed respectfully to Old Master Wei and retreated.

Wei Bingyan smiled nonchalantly and sat down next to the old man. "Grandpa asked me to come here at this time, but what's the matter?"

"I have something to tell you." Old Master Wei nodded, "Don't walk around the island these days. Some of the fishermen here may be Japanese pirates who have retired to the mountains..."

Old Master Wei told Wei Bingyan the real reason why Fu Youqi came to Xiangmu Island, and repeatedly warned her that if she wanted to go out, she must have Uncle Hai follow her and not go out alone.

Japanese pirates at sea... Wei Bingyan's heart shuddered. She had vaguely heard Li Yuyan mention that a passenger ship had been robbed some time ago. Could it be related to what happened before?

After telling the story of the Japanese pirates at sea, the old man was obviously in a depressed mood, thinking of the past when he and the late emperor fought everywhere. He suddenly couldn't help but sigh that time flies. When he followed the late emperor closely at that time, he was just a young man.

Now he has white hair and gray face, and it is very likely that he will pass away to accompany the late emperor in the near future.

If the official silver had not been robbed at that time... He would most likely not have become the emperor's teacher, but would have lived his whole life in a cruel battlefield, adding sacred land to the Tang Dynasty and defending the country...

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