But I saw that Xiang was wearing a turmeric phoenix tail skirt, a lotus seed Mi Dongzhu around his neck, a Pei Cui inlaid hosta on his head, a few golden hairpins in his hair tied into a peony bun, and a well-painted makeup on his face, standing at the door, dignified with a bit of extravagance. Presumably because he was going to participate in the palace banquet, he was more interested in dressing up than usual.

No matter how Xiang is, after all, he is Xie Ning's elder, and he still has to have the number of courtesies. After Xie Ning stepped forward to greet him, he led the group into the small courtyard, and asked in a slightly soft voice about the Xiang family's intention, "The palace banquet is coming, you are here, but do you have anything to explain?" ”

Xiang nodded at her with a faint expression, and then turned his gaze to the side. Mother Lou immediately understood, and said to Xie Ning in a tone of voice: "Miss Cousin, our lady is here to find Mama Qin this time. I don't know that among the female relatives who entered the palace for the banquet tonight, the number of people in our Jingyang Marquis Mansion is the largest, and even Miss Xia Biao will go. Mama Qin is an old man in the palace, and she can take care of her when she enters the palace with her. ”

I see. Xie Ning nodded thoughtfully, not caring much about the careless attitude of Xiang and Lou's mother. After all, as a junior, she has tried her best to do her duty, and it is not her fault that the elders are unkind.

Mama Qin hasn't gotten up yet. Xie Ning glanced at the door of her room, then turned his head to the Xiang family and said lightly: "Mama is still asleep now, but the palace banquet is at night, so I am not in a hurry at this time." ”

Hearing this, Lou's mother exchanged a tacit look with Xiang, "Since Mama Qin hasn't gotten up yet, then I'll wait here for a while." After all, I will enter the palace to meet the concubine before the time comes. ”

Seeing that she insisted on staying. Xie Ning no longer refused, but shrugged his shoulders noncommittally, and sent Xiang and his party out of the door.

***

At that time, the small courtyard of the Hou Mansion

Mama Qin had already entered the palace with the Xiang family and the others, and the entire Hou Mansion suddenly became empty. After all, it is the Mid-Autumn Festival, although Xie Ning can enjoy himself, he can't help but miss his relatives and friends who are far away in Shu. There is nothing to send, so you can only look at the letters you got yesterday and see things and think about people.

didn't want Pei Xinghai to come to the door at this time, Xie Ning heard the report from the porter, so he simply cleaned up. Take the ears of grain out of the house to meet him.

The two only met yesterday. Pei Xinghai came to look for each other again today, and I have to say that Xie Ning still has some doubts in his heart, but he can meet in the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's a joy too.

Just out of the house. Xie Ning saw Pei Xinghai's waiting figure. Before she could speak. Gu Sui's shout was already heard beside him, "Captain Pei!" ”

Pei Xinghai turned around when he heard the sound and smiled at the two little girls. took the two to a nearby teahouse.

"Uncle Pei, you came to look for me today, won't it be because you are homesick?" Xie Ning held the tea in his hand, but he was not in a hurry to taste the tea, but made a joke.

Pei Xinghai raised his eyebrows when he heard this, but he didn't respond to Xie Ning's question head-on, but said to himself: "Just now I went to the shop under the name of the Xie family and sent all the purchased gifts. ”

"Hey," Xie Ning couldn't help but be a little surprised, "Didn't you say that I would send someone to deliver these things?" Uncle Pei, why are you running around? ”

Pei Xinghai waved his hand impatiently, frowned, and said, "It's just a trivial matter, anyway, I'm idle." Instead of asking you to trouble the people of the Hou Mansion, it is better for Uncle Pei and me to go in person. ”

Xie Ning couldn't see Pei Xinghai's care for her, his heart was warm, but he didn't say anything on his face, just picked up the empty teacup in front of him, poured it and handed it to him: "It's hot, you drink two more cups." ”

Pei Xinghai was not polite to Xie Ning, picked up the teacup and drank again, and after the sound of "gurgling" stopped, he said loudly: "Yandi has another report." The banditry has been cleared, and the army of bandits will soon set off for Beijing. ”

"Really?" Xie Ning was overjoyed when he heard this, and a pair of round apricot eyes were also bent into crescents, "Isn't that brother in law able to come back soon?" ”

Pei Xinghai glanced at her helplessly, and said quite dotingly: "I can still lie to you, Yandi is very close to the capital." If His Royal Highness King An leads the army back tomorrow, he will be able to arrive in Beijing in less than two days. ”

Xie Ning smiled, then reached out and poured a cup of tea and handed it to him, although he didn't say much, his heart was inexplicably happy.

"However, the casualties of the bandit army are a bit tragic," Pei Xinghai suddenly muttered after sipping: "Think about it, three hundred recruits, where can they resist the bandits rampant in Yandi?" Casualties are inevitable. ”

Hearing his emotion, Xie Ning and Gu Sui, who were sitting opposite, couldn't help but sink their faces. Growing up in the army, they know better than anyone how difficult it is to be wounded. This is not only a physical torture, but also a mental and emotional torture.

After being silent for a long time, Xie Ningcai, who lowered his eyes, sighed softly: "Everyone is a meritorious hero. The wounded soldiers paid the most price, and I hope that this time the court can comfort them. ”

Xu is perception of the solemnity of the atmosphere, Gu Sui secretly looked at the two of them, and said one after another: "If you are not in the army, even if you take care of it, you will inevitably be negligent, if you can have a way, it would be good to gather them together." ”

Hearing this, Pei Xinghai's eyes suddenly lit up, but seeing that he threw an appreciative glance at Gu Sui without hesitation, he said to the two of them excitedly: "Gu Sui's words are exactly what I want." The Ministry of War has limited funds, and even if it is a placement of wounded soldiers, it can be managed for a while, but not for a lifetime. Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds if they could be made to support themselves? ”

Having said that, if you do it, it will not be easy. Xie Ning pondered for a moment, and then slowly said: "This is a very good idea, but I don't know what a good way to make a living." ”

Although the wounded soldiers have also been trained in the barracks, they have been injured, after all, they are injured and their physical strength will inevitably decline somewhat. Although only a few of them were seriously wounded, most of them were unable to remain in the army due to physical reasons. Not to mention whether there are people willing to hire, where can there be room for so many?

Compared with Xie Ning's concerns, Pei Xinghai seemed very calm. I saw him glance at Xie Ning, and he didn't know what he was thinking, a smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth, and then he asked out loud: "Didn't you complain about the inconvenience of Shudi and the capital a few days ago?" ”

Seeing that he looked confident, Xie Ning was even more confused, and the corners of his mouth twitched, and he leaned closer to confirm: "Uncle Pei said that he wanted to find a dart game?" But the Shu Road is dangerous, even if you go by car, it will inevitably be difficult. Ordinary people can't stand it, let alone wounded soldiers who are seriously injured? (To be continued.) )

PS: There will be a surprise in the next chapter~