Chapter 8 Autumn and Winter Plums
"How did you get out? Didn't your little master go to the Fenghou Mansion today? In the courtyard somewhere in the suburbs, a man in a green shirt said to a woman in a black night suit in front of him. When he saw what she was wearing, he frowned, "It's not night, what kind of night clothes are you wearing?" β
The woman looked at him impatiently, "Big brother, when have you been so verbose, she is going to the Fenghou Mansion, not to the palace, and it is useless for me to follow her." Then he looked down at his clothes, "You think I want to go out like this, but it's much better than those maids' clothes." If I go out in those clothes, I guess you'll dislike me even more. β
"Alright, Xiaodong. If you have anything, just tell me quickly, it is estimated that they will not stay in the Fenghou Mansion for too long, so it is better for you to go back early. The man who was called Big Brother didn't want to worry about her anymore.
"Hehe, it's not a big deal, Brother Daqiu......" The woman who was called Xiaodong shouted sensibly.
"Okay, if you have something to say, if you are like this, I will go home and tell my mother, and I will see if you are still there..." Before the man finished speaking, the woman interrupted in a hurry, "Okay, okay, I won't say anything." In fact... I wanted to ask you if Xiao Xun's kid is coming back soon. β
A sly smile appeared on the man's face, but Dongmei, who was still slightly shy, didn't notice. When she looked at her eldest brother, her eldest brother was showing a sad face, and she asked anxiously, "What's wrong, big brother!" β
"Although the battle with Nanling was won, you also know that our Daqi also suffered heavy losses."
"I know, but Xiao Xun he... He'll be fine. He is..."
"He's a junior general, I know. When his eldest brother returned to the dynasty in early spring, he originally wanted him to come back with him. But he said that he was alone and had nothing to worry about, so he asked his eldest brother to come back first. Originally, the battle situation had been decided, and Xiao Jue came back with confidence, not to mention, there was still General Xiao in charge of that kid. Who knew that this kid had fallen into someone's trap in a pursuit battle......" said this with sincerity, and the color of grief was overflowing!
Before he could finish speaking, Dongmei had already rushed out.
The man shouted, "They have arrived in Qingluo Town outside the city, and they will probably arrive in Beijing tomorrow, just go back and wait in peace!" β
At this time, Dongmei had walked far away, and the man had a triumphant smile on his face. "Although this girl is smart, it's a pity, it's a pity..." It's a pity that Xiao Xun is easy to get anxious, and he hasn't finished his words yet.
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When Dongmei returned to the palace, it was already dark, and she kept scolding her eldest brother in her heart. She hurried to the post house in Qingluo Town, it was already evening, in order not to arouse suspicion. It just so happened that she was wearing a black night outfit again, so she flew over directly with light skills, although she was a bit like a thief, but she still managed to find Xiao Xun's room.
She quietly dodged in, but was attacked as soon as she entered. Dongmei couldn't dodge, so she had to respond in a hurry. After she saw who the attacker was, she shouted loudly: "Xiao Xun, don't fight, it's me, Honeysuckle." β
When the person who was called Xiao Xun heard the voice, he immediately stopped his attack and said in surprise: "Xiao Dong, why are you here?" β
Dongmei walked over, and after seeing Xiao Xun clearly, she asked suspiciously, "Are you okay?" β
Xiao Xun was puzzled, "What can I do?" You haven't said why you're here? Is something going on? β
"No, my eldest brother said that you fell into the enemy's trap during a pursuit. That's why I'm coming to see you. Dongmei said only to find out that she was deceived by her eldest brother, and the eldest brother did not say that Xiao Xun was injured, but only that he fell into a trap. Therefore, even if she knew that her eldest brother was deliberately guiding her to understand in the wrong direction, she could only admit it.
Xiao Xun said with a smile, "It's true, but at that time, I did it on purpose, Ouyang Military Division had already planned it, we pretended to be a trick to make the enemy relax their vigilance, and then annihilate them in one fell swoop." β
Dongmei will realize that her uncle is playing a play of praying mantis fluttering cicadas and yellow finches behind. "I forgot that Uncle Jì was still in the army, and I was bluffed by my eldest brother."
Xiao Xun was a little unclear, but he didn't dig deeper. He doesn't think he's very smart, and even his father says that he can be a good general, not a handsome. So he changed the subject, "Since I'm fine, Xiaodong, you better go back early." β
Dongmei looked at the colors outside the sky, she had seen the night, and she was afraid that it would be too late to go back at this moment. The expression on his face changed, "Xiao Xun~ You see that it is so late, can you rest assured that I will go back alone?" Why don't I go back today and rest with you. β
Xiao Xun listened to the first half of the sentence and was still thinking about whether he should send him off, but when he heard the second half of the sentence, his face became a little unpredictable, and two suspicious blush floated to his face at some point, and he hurriedly said: "Xiaodong, don't talk nonsense." β
Seeing Xiao Xun's reaction, Dongmei wanted to tease him even more, "Anyway, we are engaged to kiss~"
"Don't talk nonsense!" Xiao Xun's tone was a little strict, and when he noticed Dongmei's frozen face, he softened again, "Xiaodong, the reputation of my daughter's family is very important, although we are engaged, but you can't stay overnight with me." IβI'd better send you back. β
Listening to Xiao Xun's righteous words, Dongmei was really a little unhappy. She just wanted to make a joke, why are you so strict! Thinking about Uncle Xiao and Brother Xiao again, they seem to be so wooden and rigorous. She felt that she could only blame herself, who made her like to bully honest people. can only admit it, fortunately, there are Aunt Xiao and Sister-in-law Xue'er who are the same as her.
"Forget it, you can't leave for too long, maybe Uncle Xiao and my uncle will send someone to look for you. And it's not too late, I can go back on my own. Dongmei decided not to bother with Xiao Xun, otherwise she would be the one who would be angry in the end.
Xiao Xun, who hadn't seen Dongmei speak for a long time, was waiting anxiously, and finally saw Dongmei answer, but he refused to send him off. Naturally, he began to wonder if he had said the wrong thing, so he spoke again, "I really don't need me to send you." β
Dongmei looked at his unenlightened appearance, and said hatefully: "No, I'm leaving." After saying that, he really flew away. Leaving Xiao Xun alone in the room in a daze.
After Chu Yueqing returned to the palace, he patiently coaxed Xuanyuan Hao for a while. It can't be helped, children are like this, they will be unhappy once they are separated from their playmates. As soon as he returned to the palace, Xuanyuan Hao began to be depressed.
It's not really like a modern kid messing around there, but it's just ignoring people. Chu Yueqing still asked Xiao Xiangzi for the reason.
There was no way, Chu Yueqing had no choice but to start the journey of coaxing children. It wasn't until dinner that Xuanyuan Hao regained his brightness as a cheerful child.
Probably because Xuanyuan Hao had too much fun in the Fenghou Mansion, and he fell asleep not long after dinner. After making sure that Xuanyuan Hao was asleep, Chu Yueqing quietly withdrew from the room. Seeing Xia Xiang waiting at the door, Chu Yueqing asked, "Is Dongmei feeling better?" β
Xia Xiang's face was a little apprehensive, as if she didn't know how to answer. Chu Yueqing saw her hesitation, thought that something had happened to Dongmei, and hurriedly asked, "What's the matter, is Dongmei's illness serious?" β
"No, Princess. Dongmei should be fine. Xia Xiang replied.
"Since it's okay, what are you flustering about?!" Chu Yueqing was a little angry, it's okay, what's the matter with the expression that you want to say or not? Could it be that she will still eat her, and besides, doesn't it mean that the original owner is very tolerant of people! Chu Yueqing flipped through the memory of the original owner again, she really didn't feel sorry for this Xia Xiang, although she was sent by the Li family.
glanced at Xia Xiang again, "You can take me to see her." β
"Princess......" Xia Xiang wanted to stop it, and hurriedly said, "Sister Dongmei may have slept." β
"Sleeping?" Chu Yueqing was very skeptical, in fact, she didn't necessarily have to go to see it, but this Xia Xiang's expression couldn't help but make her curious. Is there anything she can't know?
"Yes, Princess." Xia Xiang was firm in her answer.
"That's okay, Dongmei and I are sisters, you don't have to call her, I'll just go with you and make sure she's okay." Won't wake her up. Chu Yueqing felt more and more that things were not so simple.
"Yes, yes, Princess." Xia Xiang saw Chu Yueqing's firm attitude, so she had to lead her forward.
Chu Yueqing followed Xia Xiang, in fact, the place where Dongmei lived was not too far from Chu Yueqing's current residence. It was in the side room of the Zhuxin Courtyard, but this ancient courtyard was too big, so although it was close, Chu Yueqing still walked for about a quarter of an hour to reach the side room.
Finally arrived at the side room, Chu Yueqing looked at the darkness in the side room, could it really be that he had already slept? ! Chu Leqing ordered Xia Xiang to knock on the door, but there was no response inside.
"Princess, Sister Dongmei seems to have really slept." Xia Xiang said.
Chu Yueqing ignored her, and she didn't know why she always felt that this Xia Xiang was lying. Walking straight to the door, Chu Yueqing stretched out his hand and pushed the door open. When she walked in, Xia Xiang and the two maids behind her also came in with her. Chu Yueqing ordered the two of them to light oil lamps.
The gray room was instantly illuminated, and the dim lights flashed. Chu Leqing looked at the bed, the bed was a little messy, there were traces of someone lying down, Chu Yueqing walked to the head of the bed and touched it. Turning around, he asked Xia Xiang, "What about people?" β
Chu Yueqing just asked with a natural reaction, but Xia Xiang suddenly knelt down: "Princess, the slave maid doesn't know, when the slave maid left in the morning, Sister Dongmei was still lying on the bed." β
Uh(βoβ)... Is she too harsh, or is this girl too timid? She didn't seem to say anything, couldn't she even ask! Hasn't the original owner always been very kind and tolerant, what kind of trouble is this maid going to make when she is scared like this?!
"Get up, I didn't say I was going to blame you." Chu Yueqing hurriedly asked her to get up, she couldn't be regarded as a bad person just after she passed through for a day. β
"The slave has thanked the princess." Xia Xiang was pardoned, and quickly kowtowed and thanked him.
"You said that when you came in the morning, Dongmei was still lying on the bed. It means that when you come back in the afternoon, Dongmei is gone? Chu Yueqing asked.
"Back to the princess, when Xia Xiang came back, Sister Dongmei was indeed not there." Xia Xiang bowed her head and replied.
"Okay, I got it." After Chu Yueqing finished speaking, he sat down at the round table in the room.
There was silence in the house for a while, and the moonlight outside the window was even stronger.
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