Rebirth of the Firstborn Daughter: Life is like a Dream

Fu Youqi came to look for Li Yuyan? Was it about the Japanese pirates at sea? On the day they left Xiangmu Island, Fu Youqi led the army to carefully check all the fishermen. Maybe the result came out.

It would be better to wait a little longer before asking Li Yuyan.

Just as Wei Bingyan was about to leave, she saw the door of the study room creak open, and Fu Youqi's strong and tall figure appeared in her sight. He stepped out of the study room, and when he saw Wei Bingyan, a few unusual and dazzling lights flashed in his eyes, and then immediately dimmed, "Madam Li."

"Master Fu." Wei Bingyan bowed her head, tilted her neck and looked at him with a smile, "When did Master Fu come to Baiyue City?"

"I have something to tell Master Li, and I'll be leaving now." Li Yuyan stood upright beside Wei Bingyan, with a very moist smile on his face, but Fu Youqi felt uncomfortable all over. He looked at Wei Bingyan and asked, "Are you okay?"

Wei Bingyan was stunned for a moment, then she realized that he was asking about encountering Japanese pirates at sea, "Thank you for your concern, Master Fu, I'm fine."

It seemed inappropriate to show great concern for someone else's husband, but Fu Youqi had lived in the army for too long and was not fussy about details, so he didn't care too much. He just wanted to care about Wei Bingyan, and had no other intentions, so he behaved very generously.

Hearing Wei Bingyan say that it was nothing, he smiled again, clasped his fists and bowed, then said goodbye to the couple and went their separate ways.

Li Yuyan looked at his back as he walked away with his head held high, with a hint of admiration hidden in his eyes. Indeed, he still felt a little unhappy. It seemed that this boy did not take him seriously and was so concerned about his junior sister in front of him.

"Why did Fu Youqi come to Baiyue City at this time?" Wei Bingyan didn't care about Li Yuyan's eyes at this time, and held his hand and walked into the study.

"Everyone has pleaded guilty and accepted the punishment. He is here to arrest people." Li Yuyan said softly with a smile.

"Huh?" Wei Bingyan tilted her head and looked at him.

Li Yuyan pulled her to sit down and said to her, "… Uncle Yue is unwilling to talk, but that doesn't mean others are unwilling to talk. There are five people on the island who know the secret. They are descendants of the Japanese pirates at that time. For the sake of their wives, they confessed under slightly cruel torture. Besides, they have already gotten used to the life of fishermen. Who would be willing to be a pirate?"

"Is it really related to the Gong family?" Wei Bingyan asked.

"It is indeed true. The secret room of Mazu Temple and the mysterious cave on the isolated island were all built by Gong Jun, the father of Gong Zhanxian. Gong Jun participated in the looting of government silver at that time. However, when the leaders were happily dividing the spoils, they had disagreements and rebelled against each other.

Gong Jun took this opportunity to hand over part of the official silver to the private ship of the Fang family, and teamed up with others to kill a ship of Japanese pirates at sea. In order to avoid being arrested by the court, they hid the remaining 900 million taels of official silver. When the court no longer paid attention to this case, they forged the school officer silver that had just been re-commanded into private silver...

Therefore, the Fang family was dragged into this by Gong Jun. Otherwise, how could Gong Zhanxian suppress the Fang family for so many years? However, this does not mean that the Fang family is innocent. Fang Shengjing's grandfather must have known that the government silver was not to be seen in public, so he secretly embezzled it...

For many years, the Gong family has been colluding with the Japanese pirates at sea. It should be said that the Gong family secretly cultivated a group of Japanese pirates at sea to rob passenger ships in the vast ocean, but they have been hiding very well and have only been restrained in the past two years.

I guess Linghu Longyan noticed it and gradually turned Gong's pirates into chess pieces in his hands..."

Wei Bingyan's eyes widened when she heard this. "Gong Jun was one of the people behind the conspiracy to launder the government silver at that time? The Gong family is a wealthy and powerful family... How is it possible..."

Li Yuyan smiled faintly, "Nothing is impossible in this world. No one knows how many dirty tricks these famous and powerful families have behind them. Just like this time's bidding, in fact, it was Gong Zhanxian himself who was unwilling to fight hard. He was also trying to find a way to successfully get rid of Linghu Longyan's control."

It was impossible for them to know exactly what happened at that time. Even if the fishermen from Xiangmu Island confessed, what they told were just the rumors they heard from their ancestors. And Uncle Yue was just a small pawn who followed orders at that time. How could he know more?

The only one who really knows the details is Gong Jun.

But it doesn’t matter anymore. The Gong family cannot be saved. However, if one wants to use the Gong family to defeat the Linghu family and the Fourth Prince with all his strength, it may not be that easy.

"The Gong family...I'm afraid it's finished." Wei Bingyan said.

Li Yuyan nodded slightly, "Your Majesty's edict will arrive soon."

"The fishermen on that island..." Although the fishermen on Xiangmu Island have a complicated relationship with the Japanese pirates at sea, they have been abiding by the rules for more than 30 years and should not be implicated.

"The old master and Fu Youqi will plead with His Majesty." Li Yuyan said with a smile.

Wei Bingyan sighed and said leisurely, "I originally thought that Baiyue City was cleaner and more peaceful than the capital, but I didn't expect there to be more unexpected tricks here. No matter whether it is inside or outside the palace, everyone wants to get involved. His Majesty must have known the inside story a long time ago, but he didn't want to attack his relatives, so he asked you to come."

"It will be over soon." Li Yuyan comforted her.

"You are still injured, so don't go out these days. I'm afraid Linghu Longyan won't let you go." Wei Bingyan said.

"Okay!" Li Yuyan nodded with a smile, not wanting her to worry about him.

"Yes, where is Third Uncle? Why can't I see him after arriving in the city?" Wei Bingyan thought of Wei Dongbi and asked curiously.

Li Yuyan coughed softly, "I don't know either. He left without saying anything."

Wei Bingyan glanced at him oddly, "I almost forgot. You seemed to have never seen my Third Uncle before. How did you know that it was my Third Uncle as soon as you saw him inside the boat? How many things have you hidden from me?"

Alas, I knew that she would remember to ask this question sooner or later.

"Do you remember that before the Empress Dowager granted the marriage, I followed the order and left the capital for a few months?" Li Yuyan held her hands tightly in his own and asked softly, "At that time, I went to the lush Huangshan Mountain in the north. My third uncle was there."

Wei Bingyan grabbed his hand tightly and asked, "What's there?"