Scarlet Robe Murder

A soldier and a scholar, one word apart, worlds apart. 。Wang Yanqing's ancestors hailed from Datong Prefecture. His family was a military household, and it was tradition for every male in the Wang family to serve as soldiers. His great-grandfather, grandfather, and father all perished in battles between Datong and Mongol forces. 。In the twelfth year of Zhengde, Zhenyuanhou Fu Yue was transferred to Datong as the commander, and Wang Yanqing's father, Wang Cong, because he was quick-witted and courageous, gradually gained Fu Yue's appreciation. 。In a pursuit battle, Wang Cong died heroically to shield Fu Yue from arrows. 。Later, after defeating the Mongols in battle, Fu Yue was transferred to the capital city due to his military achievements. 。Fu Yue deeply loved Wang Cong. Now that Wang Cong died for him, Fu Yue was heartbroken. After his grief subsided, he sent people to Wang Cong's hometown to comfort his family and widow. 。,But after Fu Yue was buried, the couple of Fu Chang changed their words. 。They feigned ignorance of Fu Yue's meaning and grandly told Fu Tingzhou about the arranged marriage. 。Fu Yue said that there was no need to observe filial mourning, but his descendants could not overstep their bounds. Fu Tingzhou was not allowed to hold banquets, enjoy himself, or get married during this year. 。but they couldn't officially get engaged. They could, however, meet privately. Fu Chang and his wife went through several candidates before settling on the recently returned Yongping Marquis. 。,Since old Marquis Fu Yue passed away, Wang Yanqing's position in the Fu family has become awkward. Now that the Marquisate openly arranges a marriage for Fu Tingzhou, they don't even want to bother with appearances anymore.。