mtlumby2d Chapter 232 Finally found it
Chapter 232 Finally found it
Soldiers wearing bright armor walked in the streets, striking the big gongs in their hands, and the sound echoed in the night. There had just been a spy in the first half of the night, so why was it suddenly so noisy in the second half?
"General Qi Shuo is getting married! He is marrying Wu Li, the housekeeper of the palace. Wu Li has been with the general for ten years and has a deep affection for him..."
The soldier's voice was loud and powerful, full of annoyance, heaviness and frustration, which was totally inconsistent with getting married.
People came out of their homes, some leaning on doorframes, some standing on street corners, hearing the good news. People talked about it, with curiosity and helplessness in their eyes.
"Why are there so many things going on tonight? One moment he's a spy, the next he's getting married! Which one is real?"
"Could it be that you are marrying a spy?"
"Who is General Qi Shuo going to marry?"
"Didn't you hear what those soldiers said? He married the housekeeper in the mansion, whose name is Wu Li!"
Among the people, some were talking, "Why is it Wu Li, the housekeeper in his house?" Someone frowned and whispered.
Wu Li is like a vague shadow in the mouths of the people.
In General Qi Shuo's mansion, she was known as a housekeeper, taking care of the household affairs every day and living in harmony with the soldiers. But her appearance was not outstanding, and she was the type that was easily overlooked. At this moment, she became the subject of heated discussion among people, and people couldn't help but wonder if they had heard the news wrongly.
But this news is indeed true. Although Wu Li is not a noble lady, she quietly works in the general's mansion, taking care of all the affairs of the mansion. Perhaps it is her dedication and hard work that General Qi Shuo saw and moved him. So he decided to marry her?
But marrying a steward was unheard of. The people couldn't understand it. A man like General Qi could have any woman he wanted. Why did he marry an old woman without any color?
"Maybe it's because although Wu Li doesn't have stunning looks, she has a kind heart. General Qi looks at the inner qualities when choosing a wife!"
The people were talking about it, "She has contributed so much to the General's Mansion, so it is reasonable for the General to make such a decision."
Some people nodded in agreement, while others disagreed. But in any case, the news had spread throughout the city, and most people still thought it was ridiculous. Even if they were going to get married, why did they come to inform them in the middle of the night? And these soldiers didn't seem that happy! They were all very depressed, and if you didn't look closely, they looked like zombies!
"Are you satisfied? Tell me! Where is Cheng Wenwen?"
On top of the high wall, Qi Shuo brought Wu Li up and let her know that the people already knew about it.
Wu Li looked at the people talking and felt somewhat satisfied, so she said, "General, if that's the case, I'll tell you about Cheng Wenwen after the wedding tomorrow! It's also possible to call her...ah..."
"Don't push your luck. Don't think I won't kill you! If you don't tell me now, there's no need for you to live!"
Qi Shuo grabbed Wu Li's neck and hung her on the city wall. The suffocating feeling on her neck made Wu Li feel scared, and there was an abyss below.
Wu Li's pale and ugly face was filled with fear and helplessness. Qi Shuo's threats were like the cold wind of the night, pushing her into an abyss from which she could not extricate herself. Life gradually faded away in her body, like a flower without water, which was heartbreaking.
She seemed to be drowning in endless coldness every moment. The thoughts and fears about death kept her awake, and her heart was filled with worries about the unknown.
Qi Shuo's threats were like a silent storm, raging in her world. Every word he said was like a sharp knife, piercing deeply into her heart. She didn't dare to imagine what she would encounter, and could only let the fear spread in her heart.
The man in front of her had given her endless hope and fantasy. She tried to find a little comfort and strength, but there was only silence and loneliness around her.
Her life was fading away, like a candle flame swallowed by darkness, weak and struggling. Every breath she took seemed like a struggle to say goodbye. Her heartbeat was particularly clear in the silent night, as if it was the final echo of her life.
In this dark moment, Wu Li longed for light and hope. She hoped that she could find a way out and escape from this endless fear and despair. However, her strength had been exhausted and she could only helplessly let Qi Shuo manipulate her.
Her heart was trembling in pain, tears welled up in her eyes. She didn't dare to imagine what fate she would face, but there was a voice in her heart telling her, no, she couldn't die, she couldn't die, she hadn't achieved perfection yet!
Although she was in deep trouble, there was still a faint light of hope in her heart. She tried to find strength and courage from that light to face the darkness and fear. However, she knew she needed more help and support.
Although fear and despair still lingered in her heart, Wu Li was no longer controlled by them. She began to use her weak strength to resist the fear and darkness and to find a glimmer of hope in her life.
"General! I said it! I said it! Put me down!"
Qi Shuo finally heard an answer that satisfied him. He sneered, then pulled Wu Li up and threw her to the ground.
"I don't want to hear any nonsense, tell the truth!"
Wu Li looked at this man. She once admired him so much, but now she was so afraid of him. He would not be kind to her and could kill her at any time for the woman he loved.
"Cheng Wenwen is in the hands of a group of bandits in the west of the city. The bandit's name is Ma Huai, also known as Ma Erdangjia."
Wu Li finally told the truth.
Qi Shuo's eyes darkened, and he immediately led his men away: "Pass the order down, hunt down this Ma Huai immediately! Anyone who is related to him should be arrested and interrogated immediately. We must find out Cheng Wenwen's whereabouts this morning!"
"Yes! General!"
The sunlight spread out slowly like silk, and Qi Shuo's eyes were as deep as a cold pond, hiding unknown worries and determination.
"Cheng Wenwen, where are you?"
Qi Shuo murmured in a low voice, and although his voice was light, it was like a heavy hammer hitting his heart. He clenched his hands into fists, veins bulging, as if he wanted to tear apart this invisible darkness.
Qi Shuo was usually calm and composed, but at this moment, his eyes were burning with anger. He was only worried about Cheng Wenwen's safety.
"Immediately mobilize all manpower in and outside the city to search for Cheng Wenwen's whereabouts!" Qi Shuo's voice echoed in the room, like a cold order that left no room for doubt.
For a moment, the entire city seemed to be pulled by an invisible force. Countless pieces of information gathered together and woven into a huge net, which gradually revealed Cheng Wenwen's whereabouts.
When Qi Shuo learned the news, he immediately took his men and went to look for Cheng Wenwen's whereabouts.
They followed the clues all the way and finally found the hiding place of the kidnappers in a remote mountain forest.
It was a dark and damp cave, filled with a suffocating stench.
When the soldiers rushed into the cave, they saw Cheng Wenwen tied to the wall, with endless fear and helplessness in her eyes.
"Wenwen, are you okay?" Qi Shuo finally saw Cheng Wenwen.