The Rebirth of the Deposed Empress

The three courtyards of the general's mansion are all in the shape of a Chinese character "回".

The old lady lived in the main hall facing the courtyard gate, and there was a covered bridge outside the hall.

At the end of the covered bridge is a three-way intersection, leading to the residence of the Second Master and his wife, the residence of Aunt Lin and her daughter, and the courtyard gate.

At the intersection, Hua Fuying was saying goodbye to the Second Madam and preparing to leave, but she heard the Second Madam say leisurely:

"Heh, it seems that Ying'er and Wu Ke are closer than our Yue'er..."

When Sun Ruhui thought about how Hua Fuying had just helped Hua Wuke to oppose her own daughter at the banquet, she became more and more displeased with this concubine's daughter.

In the past, I thought that Aunt Lin and her daughter tried to please Hua Wu Ke openly or secretly because they were of low status and did not dare to go against Hua Wu Ke.

This time it seems that this bitch just wants to get close to Hua Wuke to make things difficult for herself!

Hua Fuying didn't say anything at first. She just huddled there cautiously, lowered her head, and looked like she didn't dare to answer.

After waiting for a while, he found that Hua Wu Ke behind him had no intention of standing up for himself.

She felt a little surprised and had to deal with the Second Madam:

"Yue'er is Ying'er's sister, so we two sisters are naturally close."

Sun Ruhui didn't think it was a good thing to be called a sister with a concubine's daughter. She looked at Hua Fuying with disdain:

"Hmph, young lady, please be careful with your words. There is a difference between legitimate and illegitimate children. Our Yue'er doesn't have any older sisters."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

While Hua Fuying was acting in front of him, Hua Wuke was standing behind her, watching her coldly with an expressionless face.

Seeing that Sun Ruhui had left and there was no more show to watch, she didn't want to pay any attention to Hua Fuying who was standing in front of her.

Afraid that I would not be able to help but tear off her hypocritical face.

In the past, when Hua Wu Ke saw Hua Fuying being bullied by the Second Madam and her daughter, he would stand up for her.

Although the Second Lady did not take Hua Wuke seriously, this was exactly what Hua Fuying wanted.

After all, two people who are bullied by the head of the second house are always likely to sympathize with each other.

Hua Fuying used this little trick to fool Hua Wuke.

After Sun Ruhui left, Hua Fuying was still wondering why Hua Wuke didn't react just now.

This time, I was scolded because I spoke up for her. Why didn’t Hua Wu Ke say a word for me?

Seeing Hua Wu Ke passing him and about to leave the courtyard, he quickly followed Hua Wu Ke in front of him:

"Why did you leave so hastily, Third Sister? You ignored me, but are you angry with me because I didn't go to see you when you were unconscious a few days ago?"

No one from the second branch went to visit at that time, as they were just thinking that Hua Wu Ke's life or death was uncertain, and whether he could survive was another matter.

Hua Fuying wanted to get close to the first wife, but she didn't really care about Hua Wuke, so she naturally wouldn't go there rashly.

After all, if Hua Wu Ke died, it would offend the Second Madam and the others.

That's really not worth the loss.

Looking at Hua Fuying twisting the handkerchief, pursing her lips slightly, and looking at him cautiously.

But in her words, she was questioning why he didn't stand up for her.

Hua Wu Ke sneered as he walked towards his yard and replied calmly:

"Big sister, you're worrying too much. I'm just afraid that if I speak up for you at that time, the Second Madam will target you even more, and it will hurt you instead."

As they were talking, they had already left the courtyard of the second house and were almost at Jiaming Hall.

Suddenly a gust of wind blew.

Qinglan was concerned about her young lady's injury and moved closer to Hua Wuke:

"Please come in quickly, young lady. You are injured and cannot stand the cold."

When Qinglan mentioned her injuries, Hua Wuke remembered the encounter with bandits.

A few months ago, my father and his men had just won a battle at the border and returned with the good news.

Unfortunately, the emperor is very wary of the Hua family army and the Xuantie army. The two families already have an engagement. What if they directly rise up in rebellion?

He didn't dare to touch Prince An, so he could only transfer the Hua family army away from the capital.

The next day, my father and his men received an imperial decree and headed to Moguan, which borders the northern country.

Hua Wu Ke followed them out of the city gate and went to the Big Buddha Temple in the suburbs to pray for them.

When we were passing through a forest on the way back, a group of men in black suddenly jumped out.

The men in black call themselves bandits, but their dress and behavior are more like killers.

They talked about robbery, but did not steal any property. They swung their swords straight at the carriage where Hua Wu Ke was, without even looking at the carriages where other people were.

At that time, I just thought it was bad luck that I was targeted.

Now that he knew the true identity of the second wife, he thought about how the bandits did not attack Hua Fuyue even though they caught her running around, but instead lured him to save her.

Hua Wu Ke felt that this ambush must have something to do with the second house and it was definitely not a coincidence.

Unfortunately, Hua Wu Ke was reborn a day or two earlier than when he was a wandering ghost, so he didn't know what was going on behind the scenes with this bandit.

Just as he was worrying about where to start investigating the bandits, he thought of Hua Fuying who had followed him to the outside of Jiamingtang courtyard, and immediately invited Hua Fuying into the house.

Tea and snacks had been prepared in the room. Hua Fuying picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"This Biluochun is really delicious. No wonder my sister likes it so much."

"Since you like it, come often. I am recovering from my injury and cannot leave the house, so I have plenty of time to drink tea with you."

Anyway, Hua Fuying is very cautious and can't be eliminated in a short time, so it would be better to use her to cause trouble for the Second Madam.

Hua Fuying certainly wouldn't miss this opportunity to get close to Hua Wuke:

"Then I'll bother you, sister. I wonder how your injury is going?"

"The doctor said it's nothing serious and I just need to take good care of myself."

Then his eyes turned and he gently asked:

"Sister, do you think these bandits are intentionally trying to harm me? Why do I feel like they are coming for me?"

Hua Fuying frowned slightly and analyzed carefully:

“This bandit is indeed strange.

But my second sister was also arrested, and it's probably not for you. The old lady has asked the steward to send people to investigate this group of bandits, and I think there will be news soon."

In her previous life, Hua Wu Ke had just married Ye Chuji and was used to seeing people who just played around with each other.

It's obvious at a glance that this matter has nothing to do with Hua Fuying.

However, Hua Fuying was a smart person and must have guessed that this was obviously directed at her.

Seeing Hua Fuying treating him so perfunctorily, Hua Wu Ke was not annoyed.

I didn't think Hua Fuying would really stand by me, so I just said:

"In that case, I'll just wait for news."

Hua Fuying knew clearly that this was done by either the old lady or the second lady.

I didn't dare stay any longer. What if Hua Wu Ke linked this matter to the Second House and let them know? I'm afraid they would think that I was the one who informed them.

He quickly stood up and said goodbye to Hua Wuke:

"Well, don't worry too much, sister. I'm going back to have lunch with my aunt, so I won't bother you anymore."

When Qinglan sent Hua Fuying to the door, she bowed to Hua Fuying and said something ambiguous:

"If the Second House has any news about the bandits, please let me know, Miss."

Hua Fuying nodded slightly and left quickly.

Qingmei has been paying attention to the movements outside the house.

Seeing a cleaning girl sneaking away after hearing the conversation between Qinglan and Hua Fuying, she hurriedly reported to Hua Wuke:

"Miss, Cuiyun left through the back door and headed towards the second room."