It has been nearly a year since the Xie family first proposed to marry. During this period, the Xie family proposed it to the Ji family several times. The reason why the two have never decided to marry is all because of some objective factors.

Xie Huaijin believes that in this matter, Ji Xiaotang should have the same idea as him. So when Ji Xiaotang said that he would wait a little longer, Xie Huaijin was not only surprised, but also a little injured.

Ji Xiaotang saw Xie Huaijin's reaction in his eyes, and sighed slightly in his heart.

"Brother Huaijin, now that there is a big drought outside, not only my father and mother, but also Uncle Xie and Uncle Xie are also very worried. Besides, my sister's matter was deeply hurt in her heart, so I wanted to wait a little longer, until she recovered better, so that she would not be hurt again. Ji Xiaotang said what he thought in his heart.

Now it is an eventful time, and the two are still young, so the marriage is still postponed.

This is not just Ji Xiaotang's thoughts, but also the second master and the second wife of Ji. Now Ji Xiaotang personally told Xie Huaijin that he didn't want his parents to hurt their feelings because of this incident.

Xie Huaijin has always been obedient to Ji Xiaotang, but in the matter of marriage, he was a little reluctant after all, and his face showed some of it.

Xie Huaijin didn't speak, and Ji Xiaotang also calmed down, she knew that Xie Huaijin needed some time to ease up. Changsheng was in Ji Xiaotang's arms, he couldn't understand the two people talking, but he was happy when the two people talked. Now, if the two of them don't talk about it, Changsheng will not be happy. He twisted in Ji Xiaotang's arms, and then reached out to pat Xie Huaijin.

"Brother, Brother Jin."

Changsheng's chubby little slap fell on Xie Huaijin. seemed to wake Xie Huaijin up all of a sudden.

"Xiaotang, I know, I listen to you." Xie Huaijin looked at Ji Xiaotang and said.

"Then Uncle Xie and Aunt Xie. I'll leave it to you, Brother Huaijin. Ji Xiaotang met Xie Huaijin's gaze, and Xie Huaijin's eyes were full of affection, and there seemed to be worry.

This is what Ji Xiaotang doesn't want to see, but the world is like this, and there is nothing to do, I just hope that the clouds will clear soon.

Xie Huaijin discussed a few more words with Ji Xiaotang. So he turned and went into the house. He tried his best to tell Mrs. Xie of his decision before she spoke.

Actually, think about it. Ji Xiaotang's words are very reasonable. With the friendship of the two families, as well as the friendship of the two of them. Ji Xiaotang is only twelve years old, and this family matter is really not in a hurry to decide.

Although he himself was anxious to bring it up, he was honest. He didn't expect Xie Zhixian and Mrs. Xie to support him. Especially Xie Zhi County.

Later, he urged the Ji family several times, but it was all Xie Zhixian's idea.

And the Ji family and Xiaotang ......

It shouldn't have been Xiaotang who opened his mouth, he should have stopped Xie Zhixian and Mrs. Xie. But he didn't stop it, but hoped that he could settle the family affairs earlier, so that no matter what happened in the future, Ji Xiaotang would be his.

What can happen later, even if something happens. It won't affect him and Ji Xiaotang, will it. Why did he think this way, it's really ......

Xie Huaijin smiled to himself. It seems that this will dispel all the worries in the heart. Of course, nothing will happen, he and Ji Xiaotang are destined to marry from birth.

When Ji Xiaotang returned to the house again, Mrs. Xie and Mrs. Ji Er smiled as usual. Mrs. Xie didn't mention the matter of marriage again, but just talked about the current drought with some concern, and asked Ji Xiaoyun with concern.

"It's not enough to recuperate at home, so it's better to come out and walk around more." Mrs. Xie said.

"I think the same way, but I have to wait for Xiaoyun to raise her better."

According to Mrs. Ji's instructions, Ji Xiaotang's birthday must not be careless, but considering the situation outside, compared to last year, he is still a lot more frugal, and he only called a small drama, and there was no lively drama.

After the banquet, Xie Zhixian still had official business to do, so he took Mrs. Xie and Xie Huaijin to leave first. Uncle Gu was also leaving, but Mrs. Ji stayed to speak.

Gu Xia'er was called to the side hall by Ji Xiaotang for an excuse.

"Do you have something to tell me?" Ji Xiaotang asked Gu Xia'er to sit down and asked. Today, Gu Xia'er came and looked at Ji Xiaotang behind her back, although Ji Xiaotang ignored it at the time, she remembered it in her heart.

"Yes." Gu Xia'er seemed to be a little anxious, "Jiang Qingshan is not sick, and he is not in Qingyuan at the moment." ”

"Where did he go?"

"He hid it, but I knew it. Jiang Qingshan went to Huaiyuan. ”

"What is he going to do in Huaiyuan?"

Jiang Qingshan has always suspected that Xiaoyun's husband is the strange death of Qin Boyang. He also said that it must be the ruthless hand of the third master. As soon as the matter came out, he secretly sent someone to Huaiyuan to investigate, but nothing was found. He was not reconciled, so he went by himself, saying that he must find evidence. ”

"Then, will you use it as a lever to blackmail us, or will you send my uncle to the yamen?" Ji Xiaotang sneered, hearing the news, she was not only not surprised at all, but also did not have the slightest panic.

Gu Xia'er was stunned, because she overheard that Jiang Qingshan was hesitating between these two options.

"Xiaotang, I know that the third master will definitely not do something like that. But Jiang Qingshan can do everything, I'm afraid he will fabricate evidence and frame you. Xiaotang, you better hurry up and tell your father and take precautions. Gu Xia'er said, looking really anxious for the Ji family.

"I will." Ji Xiaotang nodded.

"He has no one in his hands anymore, does he have to go out on his own?" Ji Xiaotang asked again. "Aren't Jiang Qiao'er and his wife still there?"

"He gave Jiang Qiao'er a grange and wanted to send the two of them to live in the grange." Speaking of Jiang Qiao'er and his wife, Gu Xia'er had a disgusted expression, but there was no hatred.

Jiang Qingshan wanted to send Jiang Qiaoer and his wife to the grange, but Jiang Qiaoer and his wife naturally refused, and now they are relying on Jiang Qingshan's house. Jiang Qingshan is also a little helpless about these two people, these two people have done a lot of things for him, and they also know a lot of things that he can't do to outsiders, he no longer trusts these two people, but he can't turn his face and drive the two away.

"Then Jiang Qingshan is not at home now....... Do you want to go back to Yanbao Hutong for a few days? Ji Xiaotang said.

Gu Xia'er showed a somewhat exaggerated expression of gratitude on her face.

"Not really. They didn't dare to do anything to me. ”

"It's good if you have faith." Ji Xiaotang didn't persuade much, "By the way, what's going on with the old lady?" ”

Speaking of Uncle Gu. Gu Xia'er's face was covered with a layer of clouds.

"I also said I wouldn't listen to him." Gu Xia'er said slowly.

"Uncle and old lady finally stopped gambling, what did you say to Jiang Qingshan?"

Gu Xia'er lowered her head, and nodded her head lightly after a while.

Ji Xiaotang looked at Gu Xia'er for a while, and then didn't plan to ask again.

"The old lady is very worried about him, you know it in your heart, so that's it."

"I ......" Gu Xia'er seemed to be bitter and couldn't say it.

Ji Xiaotang saw that Gu Xia'er had no new news, so he asked the little girl to take her to Mrs. Ji. Gu Xia'er looked at Ji Xiaotang. I had to stand up and walk out.

If things could have been resolved sooner, then she could have gotten out of that quagmire sooner. However, it is necessary to gain Jiang Qingshan's complete trust. But it's not an easy thing to do. thought of Jiang Qingshan's increasingly revealing eyes when he looked at her, as well as the idea of her father's mother......

Maybe, maybe ......, Gu Xia'er bit her lip.

It's just that. If she took that step. Will you be able to come back?

……

Later, Ji Xiaotang came to Mrs. Ji's house, and saw that Uncle Gu's family and Gu Xia'er had already left, and Mrs. Ji was a little worried.

"What happened to Grandmother?" Ji Xiaotang asked.

"Nothing." Mrs. Ji just sighed and refused to say anything.

Ji Xiaotang didn't ask much, she knew that Mrs. Ji must have sensed Uncle Gu's estrangement, so she didn't feel very comfortable.

Next. The people from Ren'an Mansion arrived.

Mu Hong and Mu Jiaying were unable to come because they had important errands. The Shen family brought Zhang, Mu Jiahao and Mu Wanjie here, and Qi Younian was also with them.

The Ji family was overjoyed.

The Shen family brought a lot of things to Ji Xiaotang, and when Qi Younian asked people to carry his gift to the house, everyone was taken aback.

Qi Younian's gift is four Nanmu boxes. It seems that each one has a lot of weight.

"Ayou, you ......" Master Ji San saw it, and also felt that Qi Younian's gift was too exaggerated.

"It's not my gift, someone asked me to celebrate Xiaotang's birthday." Qi Younian hurriedly explained.

Qi Younian's birthday gift to Ji Xiaotang was very simple, it was a shark skin sheath and a small dagger inlaid with gems on the handle. The dagger is small and delicate in appearance, and can be worn as a decorative belt on the body, but when the dagger itself is extremely sharp, it can be used for self-defense.

Ji Xiaotang likes this gift very much.

Ji Xiaotang was also a little curious about the four boxes, because he heard Qi Younian say that someone asked him to send them, and he had a faint guess in his heart.

"Who asked you to send it to Xiaotang?" Master Ji San was already asking Qi Younian, and everyone's eyes in the room also fell on Qi Younian.

"Xiaotang will know if you see it." Qi Younian didn't answer, but took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang took the letter and glanced at Qi Younian again. Qi Younian's eyes were heavy, and he seemed to have a thousand words but it was difficult to speak.

Ji Xiaotang's heart moved slightly, and after a little thought, he handed the letter back to Qi Younian's hand.

"Whoever it is, Ayo thanked him for his kindness for me. It's just a small birthday, how can I receive this generous gift. ”

Qi Younian's eyes flashed slightly, but he didn't put the letter away.

"Xiaotang, the person who entrusted me also brought a message, he said, if you refuse to accept the gift, you will not recognize him as a friend." Qi Younian didn't speak with the slightest emotion, but just faithfully brought the message to Ji Xiaotang, word for word.

When he said this, Ji Xiaotang was even more convinced of the identity of the giver, and couldn't help but hesitate.

"Xiaotang, take it." Qi Younian handed the letter to Ji Xiaotang again.

Ji Xiaotang raised his eyes to look at Qi Younian, Qi Younian nodded lightly, but the look in his eyes became more complicated.

Ji Xiaotang still opened the letter.

Just a simple page, just a few sentences. The inscription is a dragon and phoenix dancing shock word. This letter was indeed written by Qin Zhen. Ji Xiaotang put the letter away, briefly explained to Mrs. Ji Er, and asked people to carry the four Nanmu boxes down.

Compared with the gift given by Qin Zhen, the matter of Qin Zhen's gift is what needs to be paid attention to.

After that, Ji Xiaotang found an opportunity and invited Qi Younian to the flower hall.

"Ayou, do you have something to say, something to sue me?" After chatting for a few words, Ji Xiaotang saw that Qi Younian was absent-minded, so he asked.

Qi Younian didn't answer for a while, but looked at Ji Xiaotang's gaze but froze slightly. He did have a lot to say, but he didn't know where to start. There are some things to tell Ji Xiaotang, but maybe hiding from Ji Xiaotang is good for Ji Xiaotang.

"Ayou, don't underestimate me despite me." Ji Xiaotang smiled.

Ji Xiaotang's smile obviously made Qi Younian's spirit relax a lot. Yes, he shouldn't underestimate Ji Xiaotang. Although Ji Xiaotang is not very old, she is not a little girl who can't stand things.

"There is news from the mountain bandits in Mujiazhai." Qi Younian thought about it before saying.

"Oh?" Ji Xiaotang is obviously very concerned about this news.

"It has been found out that the mountain bandits in Mujiazhai are the remnants of Dayan." Qi Younian sued Ji Xiaotang.

"I see." Ji Xiaotang was not surprised by the news. If it was an ordinary mountain bandit, he would not have reached the level of this group of people in Mujiazhai.

Qi Younian was not too surprised to see Ji Xiaotang, so he continued.

Dayan was destroyed by Daqin, and although Daqin had been purging for several years, there were still some fish that had been caught. These people came together and formed the Wolf Slayer. Slaying the wolf has been acting in secret, but their ultimate goal is to subvert Great Qin and revive Great Yan.

"The imperial court has long been aware of this force, but they are buried too deeply."

"Now that they've surfaced, does it mean that they're ready and think the time has come?" Ji Xiaotang asked.

Qi Younian nodded, showing approval on his face. Ji Xiaotang is always so keen, and he can grasp the key to the matter at once.

"They've been saving for generations, and now I don't know what kind of strength they have. Moreover, the floods in the south, the severe drought in the north, and the instability of the people's minds, these people will not let go of this opportunity. ”

"Xiaotang, have you ever considered moving to Fucheng and living with Uncle Mu's family?" Qi Younian suddenly asked.

"Ayou, do you also think that we are not safe in Qingyuan?"

"Be careful to make the Ten Thousand Year Ship." Qi Younian said, and asked again, "Does anyone else think so?" ”

"The fourth brother in your mouth, he built yì and we moved to the capital." Ji Xiaotang said.

"Oh." Qi Younian was not surprised, but just asked Ji Xiaotang, "Why don't you go?" ”

"Peace is naturally important, but peace without freedom is not uncommon for me." Ji Xiaotang said lightly.

Ji Xiaotang and Qi Younian looked at each other for a moment, and there was no need to say a lot of words.

"This is the Xiaotang I know." Qi Younian actually showed a faint smile on his face.

September update: Single-day single update, plus more will be concentrated on double days. (To be continued......)