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The graves of Mrs. Niu and his wife are a little far from the wharf, and it takes almost an hour to walk by carriage. Qin Bai sent the servants in advance to buy incense, candles, paper, money and other things, and put them on the cemetery one by one. Qin Bai and Niu's party went over, and they could directly start the memorial.

Both tombs are well maintained, there are not many weeds growing around, and there are still remnants of incense and candles burned from the last sacrifice in front of the tombs, which seem to be things not long ago, probably left over from the mid-July festival.

Niu cried in front of the grave, and asked Qin Hanzhen to come over and kowtow to his great-grandparents, and Qin Jian and Zhao Mo followed with incense. Qin Bai told his father-in-law about the past thirty years and burned a lot of paper money for him. After the matter was done, he and the Niu couple felt a lot more relaxed.

Qin Bai said to Niu: "When we come back from the south, we will stay in Tianjin for a few more days." When the time comes, how about doing a good ritual for my father-in-law and mother-in-law and praying for the second elder?"

Niu thought for a moment and smiled: "This is a good idea, it's up to you." ”

Niu's grandfather and grandmother were buried in the Niu family's cemetery, where there was a special guard, but it was difficult for idle people to pass. However, Qin Bai sent someone to contact Niu Qiye's family in advance, and Niu Qiye sent his son to guard the gate of the cemetery and led them into the garden. The Niu clan didn't want the clansmen to know their identity, so Niu Qiye's son told people that they were relatives and came to worship their ancestors. The old man guarding the cemetery didn't ask much at all. Niu successfully worshiped his grandparents.

Leaving the cemetery, they went to Niu Qiye's house again.

The Niu clan hadn't seen this brother for decades, and only vaguely remembered some things when he was a child. But the two have corresponded for many years, and she respects this clan brother very much in her heart, and she still feels cordial when she looks at his unfamiliar face.

Niu Qiye's family was very happy with the arrival of Niu's Qin Bai and his wife, and specially prepared a sumptuous lunch at home. Seeing Qin Hanzhen and Qin Jian, he also gave them a very cordial salute, and even Zhao Mo was not left behind. These gifts are naturally simple for princes and grandsons like Qin Jian and Zhao Mo, but they are all very happy. Because they can see that Niu Qiye's family really treats them as relatives and juniors.

Niu Qiye has never been very clear about Qin Bai's identity, and when Qin Bai took the Niu family to Tianjin to handle the funeral of Old Lady Niu, he did not mention his family history. But Niu Qiye could guess that he was from an extraordinary background just by looking at his conversational knowledge and demeanor, and he was embarrassed to ask at the time, but now there is no need to worry, so he asked directly.

The Niu family also felt that there was no need to hide it from Niu Qiye. In fact, she didn't tell her fiancé's family background back then, just because she had a little doubt in her heart, for fear that the marriage between the two would change, and it would be embarrassing to mention it in the future, so she didn't talk about it, but now she didn't need to worry anymore, so she told her brother honestly, and even Qin Bai had to live in seclusion in the northwest for 30 years because he was persecuted by his eldest brother.

Niu Qiye was so shocked that he didn't say a word for a long time. His wife, Mrs. Niu Qi, was also dumbfounded. They all guessed privately that the sister-in-law's husband might have a very good family background, maybe he was born in an official eunuch's family, but who would have expected that it would be an uncle of the country? !

It took Niu Qiye a long time to whisper to Qin Bai: "You are actually the son of Yongjiahou......"

Qin Bai smiled slightly when he heard this. Qin Hanzhen interjected on the side: "Seventh uncle, my grandfather is also Yongjiahou now." ”

Niu Qiye was stunned again, and then laughed: "What do you say? I was stunned! Back then, the eighth uncle was rescued by Yongjiahou! He also told my father at that time that he would never forget the grace of the Hou Ye in this life, and if he had the opportunity to repay it in the future, he would be willing to do so! My father later heard that the Hou Ye had suffered, and he was always worried in his heart, and he inquired that the Hou Ye was exiled to the northwest, and he was still wondering if the eighth uncle would meet him. Later, I heard that the Hou Ye was gone, and not long after, the two of you escorted the eighth uncle's coffin back to Tianjin. My father only said that he didn't meet Master Hou, how do you know that they have already become in-laws?!"

He held Qin Bai's hand and said, "Good sister-in-law, good marquis, you should have told me back then! Your brother treats you badly, and you don't need to go back to the northwest." How far is that! When you come to Tianjin to settle down, our two families can take care of each other, and it is better than eating sand in the northwest! Not to mention anything else, you just want to inquire about the news of your family, and it is more convenient than in Mizhi, right?"

Qin Bai was a little moved, and he held Niu Qiye's hand instead: "Seventh Brother's intentions, we husband and wife both understand it, and we are very grateful in our hearts." In fact, over the years, we have had a good life in the northwest, and we have not suffered much, so Brother Qi does not need to worry. ”

Niu Qiye shook his head while holding Qin Bai and Niu's hands: "You should have gone back to Tianjin to live!"

Mrs. Niu Qi couldn't help but pat him when she saw that her husband was rambling endlessly: "Okay, it's all in the past, what are you still talking about? My sister and sister-in-law are doing well, and now they are full of children and grandchildren, what is the difference between being in the northwest or Tianjin? You don't talk nonsense! My sister and sister-in-law have been busy for half a day, and they are already hungry, so why don't you hurry up and invite them to the table?!"

Only then did he remind Niu Qiye, he hurriedly took Niu and Qin Bai's hands, and led them to the outer hall with a smile on his face: "Yes, yes, yes, I forgot." You must be hungry, come and eat. My daughter-in-law cooks a good dish, and everyone knows it, so you can also taste it. It may not be as good as the chef in the Hou Mansion, but after all, it is an authentic Tianjin flavor!"

Qin Bai and his wife entered the table with a smile, and Mrs. Niu Qi hugged Qin Hanzhen with her backhand, pulled her to sit over, and asked her daughter Nineteen Niang to take care of her cousin and nephew. Qin Jian and Zhao Mo were greeted by Niu Qiye's sons. The room was very lively, full of laughter.

Niu tasted the flavor of his hometown, but he sighed in his heart. Although she was born in Tianjin and grew up to a few years old before going to the northwest with her father, she didn't stay in Tianjin for a few years. Her mother is a Shu person, and when she was a child, she was taken care of by her mother, and she was raised to eat with a taste that was spicy. Later, after living in the northwest for decades, she got used to the taste there, and preferred pasta to rice. Although she is from Tianjin, she does not have the taste of Tianjin, and tastes these delicious dishes, but has a sense of freshness.

Qin Han really ate very happily, and Zhao Mo also felt good. Qin Jian was a little unaccustomed to it, but as she ate, she got used to it. This meal is much better than the inn's production.

After the meal, everyone withdrew from the table, sat down again, and ate tea and chatted. Niu Qiye mentioned his experience over the years, although there were all kinds of unsatisfactory, but the days were smooth. Since the old lady Niu left his hometown that year, Niu Qiye's father has also become estranged from the clansmen a lot, and he generally does not interact with the clansmen on weekdays unless there is a major event in the clan. It's probably because the patriarch at that time did a lot of things wrong, and later there were a few big incidents, which caused one of the clansmen to make a fuss about dividing the clan, and a very promising junior was forced by the patriarch's family to ask for a leave of the clan, but later came back to slap his face when he became famous. There was a lot of discussion in the clan, and they were all very dissatisfied with the patriarch, and the patriarch also felt that his face was gloomy, so he abdicated and gave way to Xian.

The patriarch who is now in charge of clan affairs, although his talents are a little mediocre, he is still generous, and he is quite prestigious in the clan. He was very respectful to Niu Qiye's family, and repeatedly asked the latter to help with clan affairs. When someone in the clan is in trouble, he is willing to lend a hand. Thanks to the blessing of this patriarch, the door style of the Niu clan has finally improved slightly. Now Niu Qiye gets along well with the clan, and there are juniors in the clan who have a talent for reading, but their families are poor and they can't afford the imperial examination, which he also paid for.

Niu Qiye said to the Niu family: "Actually, how much family resources can I have?" It is said that I subsidized Xiao Seventeen, but in fact, I used the silver in exchange for the grain produced by your eighty acres of land, so it can be regarded as a subsidy from your husband and wife. He now only appreciates my kindness, but he makes me ashamed. Or...... I'll have Seventeen come and see you, and he's going to school in the city now, so call him here, and he'll be there soon. "He actually really wants that nephew to be good.

Niu Shi looked at Qin Bai, and Qin Bai smiled and said, "From here to the city, it takes more than half an hour to walk, which is too troublesome. This time, my husband and wife went south to go back to my hometown to worship our ancestors. Because the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, we are afraid that the farther it goes, the colder it will be, and if we encounter the canal freezing, we will be stuck on the road, so we want to rush as soon as possible, and we will not stay anywhere for too long on the road. Why don't we wait for the spring flowers to bloom next year, and when we return to Beijing from our hometown, we will pass by here and see our nephew again?"

When Niu heard this, he also nodded: "Indeed." What's the use of meeting each other in a hurry? By next year, we won't have to hurry, so we will simply stay in Tianjin for a few more days. Brother Qi called Little Seventeen over and asked our master to ask him about his homework. It's not me who blows, our lord is a famous teacher in Mizhi, he has taught several jinshi, raised people out, and instructed a few children in their homework, what's so difficult?"

Niu Qiye hurriedly said: "That's really good!" and pointed to his youngest son, "Our family is sixteen, and we are also children, and we have been studying for many years, but we have not grown." My sister-in-law will have to take a good look for me next year, does this kid have the talent to read? If not, simply tell him to stop reading, and it is important to study hard to make a living. ”

Qin Bai agreed. Niu Sixteen showed a wry smile on the side, scratching his hair, not to mention how troubled his expression was.

Qin Hanzhen couldn't help but snicker, and her cousin Niu Jiuniang, who was sitting next to her, laughed louder than her.

Qin Bai and his entourage stayed at Niu Qiye's house for two or three hours, and the guests and hosts were happy. When leaving, Niu was still a little reluctant. She has not had her mother's relatives for many years, and now she knows the benefits of the word "mother's family".

Qin Bai comforted her and said, "When you go back to Beijing, you can stay in Tianjin for a few more days, or let's set up a separate courtyard in Tianjin, and come to live for a few days when we are free, so that we can get together with your brother and family more, how about it?"

Niu Shi was overjoyed: "Can it really be done? That's great! I don't have to come often, once a year is enough." I see that the children of the Seventh Brother family are all right-hearted, and they are not stupid. Our family has spare strength anyway, so it's good to help pull it. If it weren't for Seventh Brother and his father, my grandparents' graves would have been dug up. I will never forget this kindness for the rest of my life, let alone that their family has been helping me take care of my father's grave all these years. ”

Qin Bai nodded: "It's all up to you." He also suggested, "Then 80 acres of land will be given to your seventh brother, right? Let's make up another 20 acres of high-quality land, and make up 100 acres." We can buy another one. I see that your seventh brother's family is not rich, and with dozens of acres of land, they can always live more relaxed. ”

Niu's is naturally in favor.

The group returned to the inn. After sitting in the carriage for so long, Qin Hanzhen felt that her waist was about to break, and after jumping out of the carriage, she couldn't wait to go back to the room immediately and lie down and stretch her muscles and bones. When she entered the door, she found that there were many strangers in the lobby of the inn, all of whom were tall and wearing uniforms.

Sitting in the center of the lobby, talking to Imperial Doctor Shen was a tall and elegant man in his twenties and thirties, but looking at his clothes, you could know that he must be a military attaché.

Who is this man? What is this man coming for?