Cui Keyin returned to the Purple Smoke Pavilion and forced herself to sleep, lying on the red sandalwood bed with her eyes closed, but she couldn't sleep, she only felt that her heart was blocked, and she wanted Zhou Heng to send it to Emperor An, but there was nothing to do.

It was quiet outside, and even the wind seemed to be still, not to mention the footsteps and conversations of the maids.

She squinted in a trance for a while, and then she didn't sleep, and when she opened her eyes again, the window paper was dazzlingly bright.

"Moyu, what time is it?" Cui Keyin raised his voice.

I don't know where Zhou Heng went at this time, but did he go back?

Mo Yu came in with the curtain and said, "The princess is awake?" The slave will serve you to wash. At noon, there is millet porridge boiled on the stove, you can use a little bit. ”

It's noon? Then Zhou Heng should go back, right?

Cui Keyin reluctantly ate a bowl of millet porridge, put down her chopsticks, and said, "How is it outside?" ”

Mo Yu said: "Mrs. Xia came to the mansion to ask for a meeting, and the slave said that you were not in the mansion. Mrs. Tang and the eldest lady came together, crying like a tearful person, saying that Lord Tang refused to pretend to be sick, but still went out with the emperor. ”

"Uncle is still on the expedition with the royal driver?" Cui Keyin was taken aback and said, "What about Lord Liu?" Can his bones be wrapped? Changing clothes, I'm going to see Mrs. Liu. ”

Liu Youdao brought his family to Beijing, and after entering Beijing, the official was reinstated. But the courtyard that was confiscated by Wang Zhe could no longer be recovered, so Zhou Heng bought him a small courtyard house and temporarily resettled his family. He refused to accept Zhou Heng's kindness at first, but he was short of money, if he didn't accept it, the family could only sleep on the streets, so he had to write down an IOU. It can be regarded as borrowing Zhou Heng's silver. How could Zhou Heng accept his IOU? He refused to accept the deed, so he insisted on renting the yard, saying that he would pay rent every month.

Now his wife and son live in this courtyard, not far from where he used to live, just across an alley.

The alley was narrow, and the carriage couldn't get in, so Cui Keyin got off at the mouth of the alley.

Several children dug holes on the dirt road to play marbles, and the wooden marbles rolled past Cui Keyin's feet and fell into small holes, attracting a burst of cheers.

Xiao Dezi, the waiter who bought the yard for Liu Youdao, led the way in front. Said: "The prince ordered before leaving the city. Send Lord Liu back, wrap up in life, and choose a place for burial. The princess, please, this is it. ”

The small courtyard gate is open. Filial piety has been placed at the door. Cui Keyin walked in. A coffin was parked in the center of the main hall. An old-looking woman saw Cui Keyin come in and bowed her head to wipe her tears.

Cui Keyin said: "This is Mrs. Liu?" ”

The walls were newly painted, and the tables and chairs in the hall were also new. But Liu Tian's clothes were full of patches, which were incompatible with this courtyard. The main hall was quiet, and along the way, I didn't see the maids. Didn't Zhou Heng order to buy a few subordinates for Liu Youdao?

Xiao Dezi saw that Cui Keyin was puzzled, and hurriedly stepped forward to explain: "The servants bought four maids and four little maids and sent them over, but they were all returned by Lord Liu. ”

"It's really iron-clad, and the two sleeves are breezy." Cui Keyin sighed.

Liu Tian listened to the two answers, guessed the identity of the beautiful young woman in front of him, got up and saluted: "But the princess of Jin?" The old body is polite. ”

Cui Keyin helped her up and said, "What Lord Liu did is admirable, the prince sent the emperor on an expedition, he can't come over, I'll come and take a look." If there's anything you need help with, just say it. He called Xiao Dezi again and said, "You are here to help these days, if Mrs. Liu needs anything, you just have to tell Manager Liu." ”

Xiao Dezi responded.

Liu Tian wiped his tears and said, "Thank you, princess." My family has always been jealous and hateful, and it is not surprising that they have such behavior. It's just that he was too ruthless, so he went like this, leaving us orphans and widows, how can it be good? ”

"I have all things." Cui Keyin said, took Liu Tian's hand, and said, "You just have to rest assured." ”

Liu Tian turned his head and said, "Son, come out." ”

A twenty-three or four-year-old young man walked out of the wing room, saluted Cui Keyin, and said, "Princess Xie Jin is high-spirited." ”

Cui Keyin returned the salute and said, "Although Lord Liu is gone, there are still the prince and me, you can rest assured, no one will do anything wrong to you." ”

Liu Youdao died in order to die in order to persuade Emperor An to go on the expedition, and when the body was sent back, they were filled with grief and indignation, and they didn't ask who sent it, and the person who came put down the coffin and went by himself. After crying a lot, for fear of Wang Zhe's revenge, he discussed sending Lingshu back to his hometown as soon as possible. Liu Youdao's son, Liu Yi, planned to study as a farmer in his hometown, avoid Wang Zhe's front, and wait for Wang Zhe to participate in the imperial examination after his death.

Just now, the neighbors ran to say that there were a lot of people coming, and they thought that Wang Zhe had sent someone to harm them, so everyone else hid except for Liu Tian.

Cui Keyin heard the truth and said, "Wang Zhe has already led 200,000 troops to the battle. He expected that this trip would definitely establish miraculous feats, and for the sake of military merit, he took all his cronies away, where can he take his hand against you? Even if he wants to deal with you, won't the Jin Palace's Mansion protect you? Why should you be afraid? ”

When it came to the last sentence, she held her head high and spoke loudly.

Liu Yi's face was red, and he said: "Because of the death of my father, I can't help but be like a bird with a bow, and I hope the princess will not blame." ”

Zhou Heng had a life-saving grace for Liu Youdao, but when they encountered a big change, they didn't want to seek Zhou Heng's help, but wanted to hide. This is not believing in Zhou Heng's ability, Liu Yi is ashamed.

"I don't blame you. It's just that you have to remember that if there is anything in the future, just go to the Jin Palace's mansion for help, and the prince and I will not sit idly by. Cui Keyin advised.

Liu Yi arched his hand and said: "Yes, the prince and the princess are noble, keep in mind below." ”

Cui Keyin gave Liu Youdao incense.

Liu Tian and Liu Youyi returned the salute to thank them, Cui Keyin gave two thousand taels of silver tickets, Liu Yijian refused to accept it, and said: "When my father is here, I am not greedy for a penny, how can I disobey my father's instructions?" ”

Cui Keyin had no choice, so she had to call two palace maids to wait for Liu Tian's family, and said: "Is Lord Liu's corpse going to be buried in the capital, or should he go back to his hometown and be buried in the ancestral grave?" ”

Liu Yi hesitated. They originally wanted to help Lingshu go back to their hometown, but now that the situation has changed, they can't help but hesitate. Traveling thousands of miles to help the pivot return to their hometown, the cost is quite a lot, and they don't have any money in their hands, how can they do it?

Cui Keyin said: "This back and forth can't be done for two years, it's better to choose a place to be buried in the suburbs of Beijing, and Liu Gongzi can also study in Beijing, saving you from going back and forth and delaying time." Lord Liu is so loyal, he should choose a beautiful place to rest, and the cost of choosing a place for burial will be paid by the prince and me. Liu Gongzi, what do you think? ”

Liu Yi and Liu Tian discussed for a long time and agreed. Liu Tian thanked Cui Keyin, but his eyes kept looking at Liu Yi. Cui Keyin understood what she meant, and said, "I set up a good hall, and Liu Gongzi's study expenses will be paid by the good hall." (To be continued.) )

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