On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

Lin Zhen strolled leisurely to the study and told Cao Xiong to quickly gather a few confidants, and then sent another person to invite the girl Qingzhu.

In recent days, Qingzhu seemed to be avoiding him intentionally. Even when they met occasionally, her eyes were somewhat distant and cold, as if she could not tolerate any trace of him in her eyes. The slight snort from the tip of her nose revealed obvious hostility.

This is normal. Gu Beichen's halo as the protagonist is too strong. He attracts people in the original book all the time. What's more, Qingzhu was tricked into the palace by him. It is understandable that he has some grudges in his heart.

Lin Zhen was about to say a few words of praise, but his gaze suddenly froze on the six of them.

Each of them was covered in scars and looked extremely miserable. What was particularly striking was that one of the burly men had lost his left arm.

Who could actually hurt the Tiger Guards?

Lin Zhen's expression suddenly changed, and he asked in shock and confusion, "What on earth is going on? I told you to go pick up Qingzhu's relatives, how did you end up in such a situation?"

"Replying to the prince." Cao Xiong's voice was low and heavy, and the anger and pain contained in it could not be concealed. Obviously, he knew the ins and outs of the whole matter.

He clenched his teeth, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, heavy and powerful.

"Our soldiers were ultimately a step too late. When they arrived at the scene, the white-robed followers of the Gu family were killing and setting fire. The soldiers bravely led the charge, desperately resisting, and only managed to repel the thugs. However, the Qingzhu family was already in shambles. His parents, uncles, and sisters had all been brutally murdered. No one was spared, leaving only a lonely little boy who we brought back."

"Bang!" There was a loud noise.

Lin Zhen stood up suddenly and threw the teacup in his hand onto the table. The tea splashed out, and the delicate porcelain pieces shattered, cutting through the air and splashing on Cao Xiong's resolute face, leaving a thin trail of blood.

Cao Xiong was completely oblivious to the pain on his face. He pursed his lips tightly, his eyes gleaming with an unyielding light as he continued, "Prince! Those Beyonders from the Gu family are incredibly cruel. Not only did they rape and insult Qingzhu's mother and sisters, they also cut off her parents' heads and brought them back to the capital."

Lin Zhen was so angry that his back teeth were almost broken: "Gu Beichen...you beast, how dare you treat my Daqian people like this!"

"Prince, muster your troops! I'll charge over right now and kill Gu Beichen's entire family!"

Lin Zhen was secretly thinking about this matter.

Getting rid of Gu Beichen cannot be done so hastily. Every step must be carefully considered and all possible consequences must be foreseen.

Just as he was hesitating, a rapid and indignant cry broke the silence in the room. Qingzhu, her eyes usually as clear as springs, were now filled with tears. She stood trembling at the threshold, her voice filled with uncontrollable despair and anger: "Lin Zhen!!"

She seemed to be ignited by the fire of grief, and rushed towards him desperately, waving her arms: "I will fight you to the death! Ah!!"

Cao Xiong was quick-witted and quick-handed, and quickly stepped forward to control her.

"Miss Qingzhu, calm down!"

"Miss Qingzhu, the one who killed your entire family was Gu Beichen, not the prince!"

"Bullshit! Master Gu is an innocent man who loves charity. He would never do such a thing! It's clearly you, Lin Zhen. You destroyed my family and now you're trying to deceive me with lies! Even if I become a ghost, I won't let you go! Ah!!!"

Qingzhu struggled with all his might, his voice hoarse and almost broken from roaring.

This is undoubtedly another tragic woman who was innocently implicated by Gu Beichen.

Lin Zhen felt mixed emotions, anger and sympathy intertwined.

He turned to Cao Xiong, his eyes cold: "Didn't you say there was a little boy left? Where is he?"

Cao Xiong's face froze when he heard this, and he shouted, "Quick! Bring Liu Xin up here!"

A soldier hurried out the door, soon bringing with him a ragged little boy.

The boy looked to be about ten years old, his face dull and dazed due to days of wandering and sudden changes in his family.

When Qingzhu saw him, she burst into tears and hugged him in her arms with a hoarse voice.

"Xin'er! My brother... wuwuwu..."

"Sister... wuwuwu..."

Confirming that the person in front of her was her sister, Liu Xin's tears burst out like a dam, and her cries were heart-shaking: "Sister, this is terrible! This is terrible! Mother is dead, father is dead, and the whole family is dead... Wuuwuwu..."

The brother and sister hugged each other, and Qingzhu was crying uncontrollably.

Everyone present felt pity, their eyes filled with sympathy and sadness.

After a long time, Qingzhu gradually calmed down. She held Liu Xin's thin shoulders tightly, and her voice trembled a little: "Xin'er, tell me, who killed your parents?"

"Xin'er...Xin'er doesn't know either. They were wearing white armor, like a group of demons who killed everyone they saw. Mother...Mother...was even insulted by them...wuwuwu..."

"White Robe Armor..."

That is the unique symbol of the White Robe Righteous Followers.

Could it be that Gu Beichen really killed my entire family?

why...

Over the years, I have worked hard and served the Gu family without regrets, pouring every drop of sweat into the soil of this family, but in the end, what I get in return is such a miserable ending?

why...

You are always so kind and gentle in your daily life, as if all the tenderness in the world is gathered in you, which makes me very happy for you. But now you are secretly killing my family!

Why...why is all this happening...

Lin Zhen slowly stood up and walked towards Qingzhu, his figure casting a gloomy shadow over her. He said calmly, "Live well with your brother. I will take care of Gu Beichen myself."

Qingzhu raised his head suddenly, his eyes filled with bloodshot: "Lin Zhen! Tell me, where are my parents' bodies?"

Cao Xiong sighed. "Alas, Miss Qingzhu, we brought back your parents' bodies, but... they're headless. They were chopped off by those damned henchmen of the Gu family."

Qingzhu's body trembled violently and she pleaded almost desperately.

"No...Lin Zhen, I beg you, please bring back my parents' heads!"

Lin Zhen's eyes were as cold as frost as he asked back.

"Why should I help you?"

"As long as you are willing to help me, I will help you kill Gu Beichen."

"I can kill Gu Beichen by myself, I don't need your help."

"Then I will be your concubine!"

"Are you negotiating terms? Doesn't this seem like a reward for you?"

Indeed, for any maid of humble status, being favored by the master and promoted to a concubine is undoubtedly a great honor in turning her fate around.

Qingzhu heard this and swayed, then fell to the ground, his eyes empty, as if he had lost all color: "Then what do you want..."

"I have everything I need, but I lack an insider."

"I promise! As long as you help me get my parents' heads back, I'll do whatever you ask me to do!"

"Is this true?"

Qingzhu slowly raised his eyes, his gaze filled with unquestionable determination: "Seriously!"

"Then listen carefully, I need you to join Tiandao and be my insider."

Cao Xiong and his companions were all shocked when they heard this.

"what?"

"Sir, Tiandao is a notorious assassination organization in the martial arts world. How can we get involved with them?"

"Yes, Prince, the Heavenly Dao is extremely cruel. Even if Miss Qingzhu went in, she would probably suffer a lot."

"What's more, Miss Qingzhu has already reached the age of marriage. It's probably too late for her to learn martial arts now. The Heavenly Dao may not easily accept her."

"Think twice, my prince."

Hearing this, Qingzhu slowly stood up and bowed slightly to Cao Xiong and the others. He said firmly, "I appreciate your kindness. You don't need to persuade me anymore. I agree to this."

Qingzhu turned around and looked at Lin Zhen: "Whether dead or alive... I agree to your request, but I have one more request."

Lin Zhen nodded slightly when he heard this: "You go ahead."

"Give me some money so I can bury my family."

"That's right."