When I came back from Xia Xiaohua's house, it was already dark. When you get home. Aunt Lin had already made dinner and forestry, and Mu Mu was sitting in the yard playing.

Xia Cicada pushed open the door, and when she saw this scene, a strange warmth suddenly appeared in her heart.

"Sister Erya, Sister Erya, you're back. Mu Mu misses you. The mother is bad, and she refuses to let Mu Mu go to Sister Erya. ”

Xia Chan looked at Mu Mu's small body and quickly ran towards her, walked a few steps worriedly, and hugged Mu Mu up.

"Sister Erya also misses Mumu. Isn't this coming back? Xia Chan hugged Mu Mu and walked up to Aunt Lin. Aunt Lin raised her head and smiled at Xia Chan. Put down the needlework in your hand. I got up and went to the kitchen.

Xia Chan hugged Mu Mu and went back to the house first. Forestry went to the kitchen to help Aunt Lin serve dishes and chopsticks.

"Mu Mu, you can play by yourself first. Sister Er Ya went to help her mother and brother serve dishes and chopsticks. Then let's have dinner, shall we? ”

"Okay."

Xia Cicada touched Mu Mu's head dotingly, put Mu Mu on the bed, and turned around to walk out. Aunt Lin and Forestry happened to walk into the house at this time. Seeing this, Xia Chan spoke

"Are you done? Otherwise, I'll go again. ”

"I'm done. Host, it's time to eat. ”

"Okay, then let's eat first."

Since yesterday, after Xia Chan told her about going to the capital, Aunt Lin looked preoccupied. The meals cooked on both occasions were either salty or bland. Sometimes it burns. At the beginning, Xia Chan thought that Aunt Lin was sick. It was only later that I found out. Aunt Lin has something on her mind.

Today's dinner is still like breakfast. faded. Xia Cicada finished eating silently. Then I went to the kitchen to wash the dishes and chopsticks. When she came out of the kitchen. Forestry and Mumu went to play in the next room. Aunt Lin was the only one left in the house.

Xia Cicada took the towel on the side and wiped her hands, walked to the edge of the bed and sat down.

"Aunt Lin, you don't have to worry too much about me. I didn't go to the capital alone. I was joined by the former prefectural magistrate of our county. With him with me, I'll be safe. ”

Aunt Lin paused slightly with her hand holding the needle, and then looked up at Xia Chan. "Owner, didn't you ask me about my background before? I can sue you right now. Do you want to listen? ”

Xia Chan was stunned for a moment, and then shook his head, "No need, in fact, I'm just curious." But if it's because of my curiosity, I'm going to pick up some of the things you're trying to avoid. I'll feel guilty. ”

Aunt Lin put down the needle and thread in her hand. Thoughts drifted away. "Even if it weren't for this, I would have sued you. It's just a little earlier than expected. The owner of the six major families in the capital should have heard about it. The strongest of the six families are the Zhao family, the Wen family, and the Guo family. The son of Zhao Shizi in the body of the eldest prince is from the Zhao family. Back then, when I was still in the boudoir. I was lucky enough to meet him. At a young age, he was very intelligent. Now it's even more talented and beautiful. The Zhao family has a status in the army because of the relationship between Old Man Zhao and the current emperor. For many years, it has stood at the head of the six major families. The Wen family and the Guo family. One is the left prime minister and the other is the right prime minister. The strength is comparable. But because the Wen family was the first to get the prince, their strength has been above the Wen family over the years. Today I want to talk to you about the Guo family. ”

"You haven't been to the capital, and you don't know the intrigue in the family. But with your intelligence, you can imagine it. I am the daughter of the Guo family. My mother used to be the dowry maid by my wife's side. Later, my mother followed the master with the consent of my wife. The next year my mother gave birth to me. Because of the identity of the concubine. My life in the house was not easy. The lord has many children. My mother is not the favorite among many aunts. All. It's hard for me to see my husband a few times. The two of us with my mother are dependent on each other in the backyard. ”

"I'm obviously a young lady, but I'm not as good as a subordinate all day long. On weekdays, I not only have to worry about being bullied by my sisters, but also worry about being bullied by some tricky subordinates. My mother is timid by nature. Within a few years, I went. After I was left alone, life became more and more difficult. ”

"It was at that time that I met the savior of my life. At first I thought he was my savior. I put all my qiē on him. Unexpectedly, in the end, he not only deceived my body, but also deceived my heart. Later, I don't know who stabbed this incident in front of my lord, and I was kicked out of my family. ”

Xia Chan has always known the importance of identity in ancient times. Now that I have listened to Aunt Lin's story, I am distressed and sighing. She didn't know what else to say. Suddenly, she remembered that Murong Ye had told her about Wen Zhongnan. He is also a concubine. Will it be as difficult as Aunt Lin.

He's a man, though. And he's not an easy character. I shouldn't let anyone bully.

"Later, did you go to the man?" What Lin Da said at the beginning, Xia Cicada still remembers it now, forestry and forest trees should not be Lin Da's children. That means that Aunt Lin went to find the man later.

"Yes. He was gentle with me for the first two years. But then I found out. The reason why she was so good to me. It's because of the golden hairpin that my mother left me. I heard from the aunts in the house that the golden hairpin was a talisman. It was given to my mother when my lord doted on me. It can mobilize a subset of the Dark Guards. ”

Xia Chan pouted when he heard this. Men are really best deceived when they are in bed.

"Later, did you give the golden hairpin to that man?"

Aunt Lin retracted her gaze and took out a handkerchief from her pocket. Open slowly. A beautiful golden hairpin instantly came into view. After Xia Chan was surprised for a while, she took the golden hairpin from Aunt Lin's hand. I put it in my hand and looked at it carefully. In addition to the exquisite workmanship. There's nothing special about it.

"I've never used this talisman before. Today, I give this edict to the owner. This trip to the capital is very dangerous. It might be able to help you somewhat. ”

"No, I can't ask for something so valuable." It was so difficult at the beginning, and Aunt Lin didn't give it away. Now she can't take this golden hairpin lightly.

And it's good that this golden hairpin is not used. Once someone starts using it. Aunt Lin, I'm afraid their peaceful life is coming to an end. Therefore, for the sake of today's comfort, she chose to seal this golden hairpin forever.

"Take it, owner, the thing is dead. Man is alive. It can help you. That's its greatest value. Back then, I also thought about giving this golden hairpin to that person. Only later, too much happened. It doesn't matter if you give it or not. ”

"Aunt Lin. Since you didn't give away this golden hairpin back then. Now, let it sit like this. Needless to say, you know that. Once this golden hairpin appeared. Your present peaceful life is about to be shattered. Forestry and wood are still small. They are not suited to these strife. What's more, I still have Murong Ye. I'll be fine. ”

"But ......"

"Don't. Aunt Lin, I am really touched that you can bring me your past and such valuable things as you without hesitation. But I can't be that selfish. I can't dismiss your safety because of my personal safety. ”

The night is getting darker. Xia Cicada can't sleep. A man came to the courtyard with his clothes on. Unexpectedly, the soft and weak Aunt Lin turned out to be the daughter of the Guo family. She must have had a hard time all these years. However, she taught forestry and wood very well. She believed that the man would regret it years later.

Looking up at the sky, the moon and stars always give people a pleasant feeling. Xia Cicada raised a smile at the night. Pray secretly in your heart. I hope that this visit to Beijing can get what I want.

Early the next morning. Murong Ye sent someone over to tell Xia Chan the specific departure time. Early tomorrow morning. After Aunt Lin found out, she was busy helping Xia Cicada pack and make delicious food all day long. It's been a busy day. Xia Cicada saw it in his eyes and was grateful in his heart.

After a busy day, we finally ushered in the second day of parting. For parting. I may have seen too much in my previous life. Xia Cicada didn't feel too sad. It's just when I saw Xia Xiaohua crying in a mess. His eyes were slightly red.

"Eldest sister, don't worry. When the affairs of the capital are done, I will come back. When the time comes, I won't go anywhere, so I'll stay here with you. ”

"Good. You have to talk and count. The eldest sister and the big treasure are waiting for you at home. You must be safe. Otherwise, the eldest sister will never forgive you for the rest of her life. ”

"I know, big sister."

After saying goodbye to Xia Xiaohua and them, the little girl also carried all the luggage. When Murong Ye saw that the time was about the same, he stepped forward and patted Xia Chan's shoulder. comforted

"Don't worry. I've entrusted this to a friend of mine. He'll take care of it these days when you're away. You can rest assured. ”

"Thank you." For Murong Ye, except for thank you. She couldn't seem to find any words of gratitude anymore.

Murong Ye shook his head bitterly. How he wished she could be less polite to him. One more intimacy. In this way, he will also deceive himself and sue himself that she cares about him.

"It's getting late, it's time for us to hit the road."

Xia Chan nodded at Murong Ye and looked back at Xia Xiaohua. Trying to raise a smile

"Eldest sister, Aunt Lin. I'll go first. ”

After the carriage walked out for a while, Murong Ye looked at Xia Chan with a worried expression.

"Erya, are you really okay? If you can't help it, we can delay it for a few days. ”

Xia Chan's originally gloomy mood was amused by Murong Ye's cautious and stupid words.

"It's still a few days late. Now that you're gone, let's go. It's you, Murong Ye, aren't you very happy now. So long away from home. It's finally time to go home. ”

"It's okay. But it's more than your big joy. My feelings seem to be very ordinary. In fact, there is nothing wrong with serving in Qingyang County. Isn't there a saying that the emperor is far away? When I returned to the capital, there would not be such an easy day as it is now. In the morning, you have to go to the morning pilgrimage. Coping with a lot of trivial and troublesome things. I still have to intrigue with him. When I think about it, I don't want to go home. ”

"Look at what you said pitiful. Then why did you become an official in the first place? Just follow my example and become a businessman. ”

"You think I didn't think about it. It's not that grandpa won't let it. Murong Ye turned into a child again at this time. The corners of the mouth are slightly twitched. His eyes were full of dissatisfaction.

Xia Chan turned his head to look at Murong Ye's expression. A smile slowly lifted up on his face. Turning his head, he looked out the window. It's already September. Autumn is approaching. More than half of the year has passed. Looking back on this year, Xia Cicada feels as if a century has passed.

"Murong Ye, what do you say when I get to the capital, how about opening a dessert shop. The desserts I made were delicious. When the time comes, I'll let you be my first guest, okay? ”

Murong Ye turned his head and glanced at Xia Chan, the corners of his eyebrows frowning slightly. I remembered that there was a time when Xia Cicada mischievously put a lot of peppercorns in desserts. There was a look of pain on his face

"Are you sure you won't put peppercorns this time?"

Xia Chan pouted. It's stingy. How long ago was it. Remember.

"Put, of course. And just a little more. If you don't want to, don't eat it. ”

Murong Ye was stunned for a moment, how could he be so dignified, and when he said that he would change his face, he would change his face. It's really hard to guess a woman's mind.

"Eat, even if you put poison, I'll eat it. That's it. ”

"That's pretty much it." Xia Chan sat in the carriage with a bored expression. "How long will it take for us to get to the capital?"

"At this rate, it's about a month."

"A month?" Xia Chan couldn't believe it. In modern times, she could travel all over the world in a month. In ancient times, it took her a month to walk to the capital. Shame.

"What about horseback riding?"

"If it's fast, it's about ten days, and if it's slow, it's half a month. What, do you want to ride a horse? ”

"yes, sitting like this all day. It's all suffocating. Why don't you teach me how to ride a horse? When I learn, won't we hurry up? ”

"Horseback riding is not an easy thing. If you really want to ride a horse. Let's share a horse. Other. No need to talk. ”

Xia Chan turned his head and glared at Murong Ye, seeing that he didn't look like he was negotiable. The momentum slowly weakened. After thinking about it, he finally compromised

"Okay then." It's better than sitting in the carriage all the time and getting moldy.

Xia Chan is a man of action, and he will do what he thinks of immediately. This will be since she has reached a consensus with Murong Ye. Without a moment's delay, he asked to get off the carriage and go riding. Murong Ye couldn't turn her around, so he had to order the guards outside to move his horse over.

It is indeed much faster to ride a horse than to make a carriage. After an afternoon passed, Xia Chan also realized the disadvantages of horseback riding. The ass is about to be bumped and bloomed.

When I arrived at the inn in the evening, the big guys sat in their seats to chat and eat. Only Xia Cicada stood there dead or alive and did not sit down. A group of people didn't know why, but Murong Ye guessed Xia Chan's careful thinking clearly.

However, he was reluctant to watch her really stand up and eat. Thoughtfully asked the waiter to bring her food to the room. He helped her back to her room.

"You don't have to hold me. I can walk on my own. I'm just a little tired. I'm fine. ”

"Yes, yes, you're fine. I just thought we'd be on the road for the day. Definitely tired. You wait for dinner and rest early. We're going to keep going tomorrow. (To be continued.) )