Shi Rongjiao leaned on the soft couch, as if casually asking about some recent things in the house, "Fifth sister, what about the fourth sister?" How come I've never seen her in all this time? ”

Shi Shumei was pouring tea for Shi Rongjiao, who knew that when she asked about Shi Shuying, she panicked, and the hot water was immediately poured on her hands. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

"Oops......"

Shi Shumei exclaimed, and suddenly a maidservant girl stepped forward to apply medicine to her.

Seeing this, Shi Rongjiao became more and more suspicious, "Fifth sister, what happened?" ”

"Alas!" Shi Shu sighed, let the maids retreat first, sat next to Shi Rongjiao, and carefully explained Shi Shuying's matter.

After hearing this, Shi Rongjiao didn't feel wet with tears, "How could the fourth sister be so confused and commit such a wrong thing." ”

Shi Shumei was stunned, she thought that Shi Rongjiao's temperament must be to scold Shi Qingqing for not thinking about family affection, after all, even Shi Yuan was suspicious of Shi Qingqing at the beginning.

"Sixth sister, you have changed a lot." Regarding this change in Shi Rongjiao, Shi Shumei can't say whether she is happy or worried, in short, it's good to come back. "Come back this time, Daddy won't let you go to that temple again, another day, after Liuniang's matter is done, let's go and see the fourth sister!"

Shi Rongjiao nodded naturally, but when she thought that her mother had exchanged her death for coming back, she didn't feel that tears were rolling down again.

Gritted his teeth and said: "Shi Qingqing, I will definitely not let you go, I must avenge my mother!" ”

Shi Shumei wiped away her tears for her, looking at her so thin appearance, she naturally knew how she was doing in the temple, distress flashed in her eyes, and she said with relief: "Don't worry, now there is only you and me in the master's mansion, I will definitely help you, Liu Niang will definitely not die in vain." ”

Shi Rongjiao couldn't hold back in the end, and cried loudly in Shi Shumei's arms......

............

After that day, Shi Qingqing never went to the Sixth Lady again, not even the mansion, and lived in the inn.

The eldest lady has been resting in the plum garden since she fainted in the ancestral hall, and Shi Qingqing thought, perhaps, the eldest lady doesn't want to worship the sixth lady like her.

Shi Qingqing was playing chess with herself, when she heard Mama Lu knocking softly on the door outside, "Emperor Ji, Mr. Gai is here." ”

Shi Qingqing's eyes lit up, put down the chess pieces casually, and went to open the door in person, and sure enough, he saw Gai Qing standing outside the door with a food box, and couldn't help but smile and ask, "What delicious food did you bring this time?" ”

"You can still laugh." Gai Qing was talking about the murder of the sixth lady.

Shi Qingqing Nunu's mouth remembered the saying, "This laughing is also a day, crying is also a day, why not laugh and spend the day!" ”

Gai Qing handed over the food box to Mama Lu to place it, and asked Shi Qingqing, "Then what can you do?" ”

Shi Qingqing thought that the eldest lady at this time should have already set up a situation waiting for her to jump in, so what she had to do was to respond to all changes with no change.

But when it comes to it, it can't be said for a reason.

Gai Qing saw that she also guessed about her appearance, and couldn't help but shake his head, and only said: "What I brought you today is a new dish from Yunyang Pavilion, Shu Ke, I heard the shopkeeper say that it is a porridge made of iceberg snow water, lotus heart, chicken shoots, goat milk and bean paste, with yellow, white and black colors, it is said to be steamed and boiled from the purple bamboo, which has both bamboo fragrance and milk flavor, sweet but not greasy, smooth entrance, you can taste it, can the shopkeeper also deceive me." ”

Shi Qingqing chuckled, "The food in Yunyang Pavilion has always been elegant, and it must be true. ”

Taking the jade spoon handed over by Mama Lu, Shi Qingqing took a sip and nodded, "Yes, this name is not only elegant, but also makes people feel comfortable." ”

"If you like it." Gai Qing added another bowl for Shi Qingqing.

Only then did he talk to her about Fang Cai, "This matter is currently handled by Lord Zaifu, but the poison is said to be years old, and it is not easy to investigate." ”

In fact, this Shi Qingqing also knew early on that it was almost impossible to find out that the eldest lady was the murderer with the death of the sixth lady, and to arrest the eldest lady.

can only let her own true form.

"yes, so now we'll have to wait." Shi Qingqing said.

Gai Qing was a little worried, "Even if you are staring at her, after all, there are times when you can't prevent it, I still don't feel at ease if you think you are using yourself as bait, so let's find another countermeasure!" ”

Shi Qingqing shook his head, "This is the fastest and most effective method, the eldest lady has been standing for so many years, quietly except for the sixth lady and my mother, not only can she get away with her whole body but also earn a good reputation as a good woman, just by this reason, you can't underestimate her, plus her mother clan is the richest imperial merchant in the Yuhang area of the south of the Yangtze River, most of the women in the clan are the wives of high-ranking officials, and the relationship network and its hidden rights cannot be underestimated at all, I am afraid that a careless one will give her a chance to turn the tables." ”

"You use yourself as bait, a careless, have you ever thought about yourself?" Gai Qing spared no effort to persuade him, although Shi Qingqing knew that the eldest lady was the murderer, but how could the eldest lady not know that Shi Qingqing already knew, in case of a plan, wouldn't it just fall into her hands.

But Shi Qingqing has made up her mind, she has waited for so many years before she can get rid of the eldest lady and avenge her mother, how can she let it go.

"I know you're worried about me, don't worry, I'll do my best to protect myself."

Gai Qing saw that she had made up her mind and could not be changed, knowing that it was useless to say more, he sighed secretly, and had to give advice for her, "Now is the period of the sixth lady's funeral, no matter what, the eldest lady will not do it at this time, because she has to take care of her reputation as a virtuous woman, in addition, Shi Rongjiao comes back this time, I am afraid that she will also become her pawn, so in addition to guarding against the eldest lady, you also have to guard against Shi Rongjiao, so as not to let the eldest lady borrow her hand to your disadvantage." ”

Shi Qingqing nodded, "Shi Rongjiao experienced the pain of losing her mother as soon as she came back, and the eldest lady may blame me for this matter and use her hatred for me to attack me." ”

Gai Qing understood a little bit when he saw her, so he didn't elaborate anymore, only said that he should take care of himself.

"In addition, I suggest that you check the people who follow the eldest lady."

Shi Qingqing was puzzled, "The people around the eldest lady? You mean her handmaiden? ”

"Not only that, everyone related to the eldest lady suggests that you check it out."

Although Shi Qingqing didn't know what Gai Qing asked her to investigate, her intuition was beneficial to this matter, so she responded.

Turning his head, he instructed Mama to do it.

As soon as she walked out of the door, she saw Xia Han, who was dressed in crescent moon, standing outside the door, and couldn't help but be surprised, "Seventh Master, why did you come here?" ”

Xia Han said lightly: "What about Qing'er? ”

Shi Qingqing, who was discussing with Gai Qing in the back room, was shocked, Xia Han is coming?

For some reason, Shi Qingqing always didn't want Gai Qing and Xia Han to meet in such a scene, which was very weird.

Gai Qing saw Shi Qingqing's appearance, thoughtful, but he didn't speak, planning to wait for Shi Qingqing to decide for himself.

Mama glanced at her eyes, she didn't know how to answer, she was embarrassed for the first time, Xia Han's eyes flowed, her heart was clear, and she said slowly to Mama Lu: "Then I'll come back another day!" ”

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Shi Qingqing suddenly stood up and said loudly: "Is the seventh brother here?" Come in and talk. ”

Xia Han paused, just groaned for a while, and then walked straight in.

Although Mama Lu didn't know what Shi Qingqing meant, she thought that she had a reason, so she had to pull the curtain for Xia Han and then retreated, and went to do what Shi Qingqing had just instructed, so that En'er and Xin'er continued to stay outside the door.

As soon as Xia Han entered the house, he saw Gaiqing, and seemed to let out an inadvertent 'oh', as if he was very surprised.

Shi Qingqing stood up to introduce Xia Han, but as soon as he got up, Xia Han waved his hand at Shi Qingqing and said with a smile: "Mr. Gai's name is Beixia, and he is the first strategist, no one knows." ”

Gai Qing stood up and saluted, "King Han praised it." ”

Xia Han didn't seem to intend to continue to be polite with Gai Qing, so he changed his style and asked him, "I don't know what Mr. Gai is doing in my sister's boudoir?" ”

Shi Qingqing couldn't help frowning, how could Xia Han's words be so targeted, and he couldn't help but explain for Gai Qing: "Mr. Gai is here to analyze the death of the sixth lady for me. "In this matter, the Criminal Department should have also received the news, Shi Qingqing didn't say much, Xia Han should understand.

Who knows, Xia Han didn't continue to ask, but only muttered: "You call him sir?" It's interesting. ”

After speaking, without waiting for Shi Qingqing and Gai Qing to answer, he said, "What is Mr. Gai's opinion?" Let's listen to it, this palace has admired Mr. Gai's talent for a long time, and it is a pity that he has not been able to ask for advice. ”

Gai Qing was not in a hurry, and arched his hand and said: "King Han said that he laughed, the Criminal Department in charge of King Han and Dali Siqing are located in the two iron gates of Northern Xia, and Weichen is just out of concern for the safety of the emperor, and when it comes to analysis, it is not as good as King Han." ”

"This matter is in charge of Dali Temple, and my criminal department knows very little about this matter, compared to Mr. Gai's imperial study governor, it is simply not enough to mention." Xia Han glanced at the Shu guest on the table, as well as the half bowl that he had to finish in the future, thoughtfully.

But what he is thinking about, I'm afraid only he knows.

Gai Qing's heart was full of turns, although he couldn't figure out whether Xia Han's question was for his sake or if he really wanted to listen to his opinion, but he wanted to come to Xia Han this time, and his purpose should be the same.

Then he replied: "Wechen thought that it was a dangerous move for the emperor to take risks, but the emperor had already made up his mind, and Wechen had to make some suggestions. ”

When Xia Han heard this, he looked at Shi Qingqing, Bi Ruo Shentan, and said slowly: "Are you planning to respond to all changes with the same?" ”

Shi Qingqing nodded.

originally thought that Xia Han would persuade her like Gai Qing, but Xia Han just let out a faint 'um' and stopped talking.

Shi Qingqing didn't feel strange, "Seventh brother, what are you doing here this time?" ”

Xia Han didn't look at him, just glanced at Gai Qing, as if he was looking at and seemed to be examining, even Shi Qingqing on the side felt that his gaze was too much like a torch, and it was difficult for Gai Qing to keep his face as usual, silent.

"I'm going to see you." After a slight pause, he said again, "I didn't expect to meet Mr. Gai here, it just so happens that there is something unclear in this palace, I wonder if Lord Gai can solve the confusion in this palace?" ”

"I am willing to share the worries of the cold king." Gai Qing bowed down, and always adhered to his duty, and never transgressed.

Xia Han nodded, and said slowly, like a clear spring in the mountains and shallow, but in Gaiqing, it sounded like a raging river and could be extinguished at any time.

"Fang Yudi once reported a case, saying that it was a rich businessman in which two brothers fought for property, in fact, it was a competition, but it was better to say that the eldest son wanted to swallow it alone, and could not tolerate others, after all, the son inherited his father's business, and the eldest son was the greatest, but the eldest son was really greedy, and he had the intention of killing people for money, but the second son had to help and grasped the evidence that the eldest son was doing black accounts at that time, but he had been holding back the feelings of his brotherhood, but the eldest son had been pressing step by step, and in the end, the second son died at the hands of the eldest son, you say, How can there be such a stupid person in the world? ”

Gai Qing's eyes flashed, and his palms couldn't help but clench under his sleeves, but his face was still silent, and he said with a smile: "The second son is really affectionate, but it's a pity that the eldest son is too cruel." ”

"Yes, I don't know how to persuade the second son if Mr. Gai is present? Do you hand over that evidence, or... Remain? Xia Han said word by word slowly, but his eyes kept looking at Gai Qing, as if he was inadvertent, but his eyes were still like a torch, and he didn't even let go of Gai Qing's slightest activation.

Shi Qingqing was suspicious in her heart, how could she not remember that Fang Yudi had reported this matter, but looking at Xia Han's posture, it was obvious that she was testing Gai Qing, but why was the temptation?

Shi Qingqing looked at Gai Qing again, his face was as usual, his eyebrows did not move, and his eyes did not dodge, judging from Shi Qingqing's experience with him, his whole body was tense and abnormal, this question seemed to be difficult for Gai Qing to answer?

Shi Qingqing almost subconsciously wanted to interrupt.

Who knows, Xia Han asked again, "Qing'er, what do you think?" ”

Shi Qingqing didn't expect Xia Han to ask her at all, she was stunned for a while, and when she saw Gai Qing and Xia Han looking at her, she couldn't help but groan a little, did she sacrifice herself for brotherhood, or to hand over the evidence for self-protection?

In fact, for Shi Qingqing, there is no need to think about this question at all, but looking at the posture of Xia Han and Gai Qing, this matter is not so simple, but Shi Qingqing doesn't know what they are talking about?

For a while, I didn't know how to answer.

Gai Qing saw her hesitation, and said softly: "Qing'er, just say your own opinion." ”

After Shi Qingqing heard this, his brows immediately relaxed, and he smiled lightly at Gai Qing.

Suddenly, the air pressure in the entire room decreased a lot, and Xia Han's eyes were like blades buried under the iceberg and snow for ten thousand years, shooting straight at Shi Qingqing and Gai Qing.

Shi Qingqing couldn't help but shudder, turned his head to Xia Han and said, "Seventh brother, Qing'er thinks that the second son should still hand over the evidence, otherwise with the temper of the eldest son, it is difficult to guarantee that he will not do other crazy things." ”

"Really?" Xia Han muttered, and the air pressure in the house suddenly turned from winter to spring, and the whole thing became clear.

However, Gai Qing, who was beside Shi Qingqing, suddenly smiled bitterly, ready to say goodbye to Shi Qingqing and Xia Han.

Shi Qingqing vaguely felt that Fang Cai's sentence seemed to hurt him, otherwise, with Gaiqing's temperament, he would definitely not be so direct to his emotions.

But if she wanted to go against her heart, she couldn't do it.

Therefore, he had to turn a blind eye to the well-hidden sadness in Gai Qing's eyes and let him go. (To be continued.) )