Master Ji San went to sea this time and found an uninhabited island. Moreover, the location of this small island is hidden, and even a fleet like Wanjia Fleet, which often goes to sea, has never been discovered.

"Uncle, how did you find this place? Who else knows about this? Ji Xiaotang asked Master Ji San.

Most of the time Master Ji San discovered this island chain by accident, and he also experienced a lot of dangers. He didn't tell Ji Xiaotang and Second Master Ji carefully, he just said a rough idea, and also mentioned the old chief who treated him for poisoning.

"Now only me, and our two stewards, know. I didn't tell him about this matter. Master Ji San finally said.

The island chain he discovered, when necessary, would become a hermitage for the Ji family, and the fewer people who knew about it, the safer it was.

After listening to Master Ji San's speech, Master Ji nodded with satisfaction.

"Thank you for your hard work, third brother."

Master Ji San shook his head with a smile.

"Second brother, I can't study, I think I must be useless in my life. Now I have the opportunity to go out and learn a lot, and it is right for my temper. Others think it's hard, I'm happy. ”

Ji San's old man took a ** adventure, and after these two times, he obviously fell in love with the errand of going to sea.

Ji Xiaotang looked at Master Ji San with a smile and didn't speak for a long time.

"Uncle, I always feel that you have something to hide from us." When Master Ji San noticed it, Ji Xiaotang smiled and spoke.

"How so." Master Ji San immediately denied it, and his demeanor and tone were a little exaggerated. "Xiaotang. Do you doubt Uncle? ”

Seeing Master Ji San like this, Ji Xiaotang became more and more sure of his guess. She had no doubt that Master Ji San would be detrimental to the Ji family, and she also trusted Master Ji San. If it is related to the life of the Ji family, even if the matter is difficult to say, he can distinguish the importance and will not hide it.

Master Ji San refused to say, and he looked a little embarrassed......

Ji Xiaotang's gaze stayed on Master Ji San's face for a long time, and the old man Ji San, who was looking directly, was a little hairy, and she withdrew her gaze.

"I'm kidding my uncle." Ji Xiaotang said briskly.

Master Ji San was visibly relieved.

"The island. Just do our family's last retreat. In today's situation, we don't have to leave our homes yet. Second Master Ji put away the chart and carefully handed it to Third Master Ji.

This chart. It was handed over to Master Ji San for safekeeping.

"But since we found out, it's a pity that it's so wild. If Uncle goes to sea again, he can find an opportunity to slowly run the island. Ji Xiaotang said.

"That's exactly what I intended." Master Ji San said happily, "I have met some local friends. Very reliable. I am not afraid that they will tell the court. With their help, everything is much easier. ”

"I can rest assured that you are doing things now, and everything will be left to you. …… If there really is a day, you will take your nephews and nieces to live on the island. Second Master Ji solemnly instructed Third Master Ji.

Master Ji San nodded.

"Second brother, don't worry." Saying this, Master Ji San also smiled, "Actually, if you really move to the island, life may not be good." The sky is big. We're the biggest there, and we're the kings of a kingdom. It's more decent than the kings of those small islands in the South Seas. ”

When he said this, Ji Xiaotang and Second Master Ji also laughed.

Ji Xiaotang knew that Master Ji Er was different from Master Ji San, he would not go to sea no matter what, even if there was a ready-made paradise waiting for him overseas. And Master Ji San, after going to sea twice, his heart is afraid that he will never be able to get it back.

I'm afraid that this is not something that everyone wants to see. However, Ji Xiaotang wanted to open it, as long as Master Ji San was happy.

The three of them discussed a few more important matters, and the banquet in front of them was ready. The three of them got up to go to the feast, and after that they didn't say anything for the rest of the night.

……

Master Ji San returned to Qingyuan, rested for a day, and then got busy.

At the time of the autumn harvest, most of the fields were empty, that is, the best fertile fields of the Ji family, as well as deep water wells, and the situation of this autumn harvest was also very bleak.

There was also news of people dying of starvation in Ren'an Prefecture, and in other areas where the famine was more serious, there was also a tragedy of people eating people and changing children to eat.

Qi Younian was in Ren'an to prepare the army and horses, and occasionally came back to Qingyuan, and he and Ji Xiaotang only met in a hurry, said a few words, and left in a hurry. In mid-October, Jingzhong issued a holy decree appointing Qi Younian as the generalissimo of the anti-thief soldiers and horses, and led 300,000 troops to Shuzhong to quell the rebellion of the anti-thieves in Shuzhong.

Before Qi Younian set off, another holy decree came down.

This holy decree was given to Qin Zhen, the prince of Jing'an.

In the holy decree, everyone praised Qin Zhen's achievements in quelling the chaos and peace of the people, and now the large number of rebels and anti-thief forces in the territory, except for one in Shuzhong, the rest have basically been cleared.

The emperor summoned Qin Zhen back to Beijing, and ordered Qin Zhen to bring Qi Huaijin, the bloodline of the Qi family, into Beijing to face the saint.

After receiving the holy decree, Qin Zhen ordered him to go down and start packing his luggage.

"Although the riots have subsided now, the disaster is still the same, if the prince has been in charge, the people will be able to suffer less...... "In Qin Zhen's study, Second Master Ji said to Qin Zhen tactfully.

At this time, it was too early for the emperor to summon Qin Zhen back to Beijing, if Qin Zhen could stay, it would be the most beneficial for the people and for the stability of the Great Qin Jiangshan Society.

Qin Zhen smiled slightly, meaningful.

"Since the imperial brother has made an order, he will naturally have a wise and proper arrangement. I've been away from Beijing for a few months, and it's time to go back. …… If I don't go back, I'm afraid I won't be able to make it in time for the New Year. Perhaps, the royal brother misses me too. ”

Second Master Ji has also been in officialdom for several years, and he vaguely understands in his heart that he will not talk much at the moment.

"When the prince goes back, who can I hand over this disaster relief to? Which lord will the emperor send to take over the post of Qincha? Ji Xiaotang thought about it and asked.

Qin Zhen groaned slightly, except for the Ji family's father and daughter, including Qi Younian, they were all his henchmen, so he didn't hide it.

"In the future, the yamen of each prefecture and county will be responsible for disaster relief. The imperial brother is afraid that he will not send Qin down again. ”

In the eyes of the emperor. Disaster relief is no longer the most important thing right now.

Ji Xiaotang lowered his eyes, and felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. The emperor's attitude, she should not be too surprised. She remembered the experience of her past life. The disaster is indeed serious, but if the higher-ups can pay more attention to it and love the people more, instead of neglecting it, they will not die so many people and be chaotic for so long.

For the emperor, only his throne is the most important.

"I invite you fathers and daughters to come. There is another important thing to discuss. Qin Zhen spoke again at this time, "I have already written and recommended Master Ji to Your Majesty." The documents of the imperial court are about to arrive. ”

"You might as well come back to Beijing with me. There is also a good care on the way. ”

Qin Zhen wanted to take them back to Beijing together.

Ji Xiaotang and Second Master Ji quickly exchanged glances, Qin Zhen's decision was not so unexpected.

"I'm doing this for your own good." Qin Zhen looked at Ji Xiaotang, "Ayou is going to lead the troops to Shuzhong in the next few days." Mu Qianhu's father and son have to follow at least two. Leave one person to guard Ren An. It's really not safe for you to stay in Qingyuan. ”

Who knows if there are any remnants of the Xie family's anti-thieves hiding in the shadows?

Of course, these are all reasons that can be declared in the mouth, and on the surface. Qin Zhen wanted to take them back to Beijing, so he naturally had his own plans.

"Lord Wang, can you let us discuss. This must be reported to my grandmother. Ji Xiaotang said.

"I still have a few days to go, enough for you to discuss with the old lady slowly." Qin Zhen nodded.

Came out of Qin Zhen's study. Second Master Ji asked people to find Third Master Ji to come over and talk in the library together.

"Since the prince brought it up. I'm afraid there's no room for us to say no. Ji Xiaotang opened his mouth and said. She knew that Second Master Ji was not willing to enter Beijing.

Second Master Ji also nodded, and he was also soberly aware of this.

"Then second brother, Xiaotang, what should we do?" Master Ji San asked, "I'll arrange it, let's go to sea quietly?" ”

"No." Second Master Ji shook his head hurriedly.

Ji Xiaotang also did not agree with this choice.

Not to mention whether going to sea now is the best choice, in the current situation, it is impossible for the family to rush to the port without being discovered, and it is too hasty to be feasible.

"It must be to enter Beijing, but who enters Beijing and how to enter Beijing, these things are still negotiable." Ji Xiaotang said.

The three of them sat together, discussed in a low voice, and soon had a result.

"Xiaotang and I must not stay, and it is not safe to leave the rest of the family here." Therefore, if the Ji family wants to enter Beijing, it means that the whole family will enter Beijing together.

Only except for Master Ji San.

"You have to go to sea again, so you don't need to go to Beijing."

And if something happens to the Ji family in the capital, Master Ji San will also have a chance to escape.

After the three of them discussed, they went to Mrs. Ji's house. Second Mrs. Ji had already gotten the news, and she was waiting in the house with Ji Xiaoyun and Changsheng.

Master Ji Er said that he was about to enter Beijing.

Mrs. Ji Er was speechless, no matter what Master Ji Er decided, she would nod.

And as everyone expected, Mrs. Ji was reluctant to enter Beijing.

"Do you have to go?" Because Second Master Ji made it clear that this was requested by Qin Zhen, so Old Lady Ji asked like this.

Second Master Ji nodded.

Mrs. Ji sighed, her expression was very uneasy, she sat in silence for a while, and then she committed the left sex again.

"Then you go. I'm not going. I'll stay in this house and I'm not going anywhere. I'm so old, and he can't embarrass me too much. …… I'm not afraid of any danger. I'm old and gone, and I'm not dying young. ”

"Grandmother, how could we leave Grandmother? But we had to go. Grandmother should have cherished us. When things are settled, we won't stay in the capital for long, so we will accompany my grandmother back. Ji Xiaotang got up and persuaded Mrs. Ji.

Xiaotang is right. The old lady knows me, and I am not a reluctant person. Second Master Ji also said.

"Grandmother, I can't bear my grandmother." Ji Xiaoyun also persuaded Mrs. Ji.

Mrs. Ji understood it in her heart, but she was not happy in her heart, and she was wanton like this in front of her children and grandchildren. After everyone persuaded her for a long time, she slowly turned around.

"That's it, it's my life." Mrs. Ji agreed.

"Don't worry, old lady, we will do our best to make arrangements so that the old lady will not be burdened." Ji Er said hurriedly.

With his understanding of Mrs. Ji's temperament, he thought it would take a little more trouble, but Mrs. Ji agreed, which surprised him a little. But after thinking about it, Second Master Ji was not surprised.

After going through so many things, and going a few times between life and death, it is impossible for Mrs. Ji not to change in the slightest.

Moreover, in matters related to the family, Mrs. Ji is also used to listening to their father and son.

Old Mrs. Ji nodded, and the rest of the people naturally had no objections.

Qin Zhen knew the news, and nodded happily to the fact that Master Ji San did not enter Beijing together, but stayed in Qingyuan to prepare for the next time he went to sea.

It was not a trivial matter for the family to enter Beijing, and immediately the whole Ji Mansion was busy.

On this day, Ji Xiaotang was cleaning up together in Mrs. Ji's house, when a little girl came in to report that there was an unkempt female beggar outside the gate.

"I said that Miss Xue'er, it just so happened that the old lady had just come out, and when she met someone who came in to return to her courtesy, she had already ordered someone to be brought in."

"Miss Cher?" Ji Xiaotang didn't react for a while, who is this Xue'er girl referring to.

"Is it Gu Xue'er?" But Mrs. Ji Er remembered it first.

"Mother, I'll go to my grandmother's place." Ji Xiaotang thought about it, put down the things in his hand, stood up and said.

"Go ahead, there shouldn't be anyone who has the audacity to pretend. And the old lady will never recognize the wrong person. Mrs. Ji said, "It's been so many days, and the big guys have treated her as a ......, so you go and take a look, and come back and tell me to know." ”

Ji Xiaotang agreed, and took the girl to Mrs. Ji's yard.

As soon as he walked into the courtyard, Ji Xiaotang heard the cry of Mrs. Ji from the upper house.

"This is ......" Ji Xiaotang stepped up the steps.

The big girl Peony had already come out of the house, helped Ji Xiaotang up the steps, and told Ji Xiaotang in a low voice: "The report girl knows, Miss Xue'er is back." ”

Is it really Gu Xue'er?

Ji Xiaotang glanced at the peony.

Peony nodded.

"I didn't recognize it when I first brought it in, but I didn't recognize it until after this wash. The old lady asked her, and the servants also helped to ask a few words, if there was no accident, it was Miss Xue'er. ”

Peony said this, and there was no doubt that it was Gu Xue'er.

Ji Xiaotang stepped into the house, and at a glance, he saw that Mrs. Ji was hugging a ragged woman and crying. Hearing the voice, Mrs. Ji raised her head, and the woman also turned her head.

"Xiaotang, come and see, who is this." Mrs. Ji seemed very happy, so she greeted Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang stepped forward and carefully looked at the woman in front of him.

The woman in front of her was thin, with rough and dark skin on her face, her hair was rough and disheveled, and her outstretched hands were also very rough. However, she was Gu Xue'er. (To be continued......)