The fleet arrived in Jining the next day. The officials of Jining Prefecture got the news early, and under the leadership of the prefect Fang Chongshan, they rushed to the dock early in the morning to greet them. It was freezing cold, and they arrived early, and before the fleet appeared, they actually waited in the cold wind for two whole hours, and they were all so cold that their faces were blue and purple, and they were so stiff that they could hardly speak. Fang Chongshan stiffened his body, read word by word, and finished his welcome speech at a speed twice as slow as usual.

King Guangping has always been gentle and compassionate, heard the description of his subordinates, and heard that Fang Chongshan's voice was different, so he ended the ceremony concisely and quickly, let the local officials disperse first, if necessary, he will summon the relevant officials to meet, and a few words of condolences to everyone, and then ask the palace servants to distribute the exclusive cold ginger soup of the palace to everyone to drink. Everyone drank half a bowl of soup, and listening to the words of King Guangping's concern, they only felt that a warmth seeped into their limbs, which made people feel very comfortable, and they quickly obeyed the order and retreated.

The prefect Fang Chongshan stayed for a while and talked with the three messengers. He had prepared a warm and comfortable house in the city, and wanted to ask the king of Guangping and his two lieutenants to move to the city, and it would be more convenient to see any official during his stay in Jining.

King Quang Binh was quite comfortable on the ship, but he didn't really want to change places. He was already blind and unable to move, so he thought that more was better than less, and continued to live on the ship. It just so happened that all eyes of the city were focused on the fleet, and he stayed here to cover the rest of the fleet. Of course, he wouldn't say this in front of Fang Chongshan, he only explained that it was more convenient for him to live on the ship and didn't want to bother. among others. Except for the son Gao Zhen, who needed to stay and serve his father, everyone else could go ashore to live, but it was best to live in the post house. Don't disturb the local people.

Of course, Fang Chongshan would not object. He also had some understanding of King Guangping's style of acting, so when he prepared the room in advance, he counted the post station. Today, the rooms in the post station are not comparable to the specifications of wealthy families, but they are still warm and comfortable. And the deputy envoy Zhao Wei stayed at the post station, if he could bring his family, he could also meet the wishes of his children to visit friends.

Throughout the welcoming ceremony. Zhao Xiu has been staying in the cabin on the second floor. On that kind of official occasion, she and her grandmother Zhao Xiu are not good at participating. Zhang didn't want to be in the limelight, and ordered the girls to close the windows on the second floor. Whether it is in the corridor or in the room, at most there is only one ventilated seam, so as not to let outsiders see the situation in the cabin. Therefore, Zhao Xiu could only sit in the small hall of Zhang's room and do some small pieces of needlework. Wait for the crowd to disperse. Sometimes it's impatient to wait. Just go to the corner of the stairs and listen to the movement below.

When she came to the stairs for the third time, she met Gao Zhen walking up. She was taken aback, and then said with some annoyance, "You sneaked up again? ”

Gao Zhen smiled: "Where did I sneak it?" I'm really looking for you on business. Your brother was talking to the prefect in front of me, so I came to tell your grandmother one thing at the behest of my father. ”

Zhao Xiu was skeptical: "Really? What's up? Tell me first, don't prevaricate me with the fact that I want to tell my grandmother, I don't believe that my grandmother can't let me know something. ”

Gao Zhen naturally didn't prevaricate her, so he smiled: "Actually, there is nothing else." It was the prefect of Fang who prepared a room at the post station and invited us to go ashore to live. My father felt that he was used to living on the ship. It would be too much trouble to go ashore for two days and then come back, so I politely refused, but asked Zeng Shilang and your brother to move to the post station with the others. If your brother goes, it won't be good to leave your grandmother and you here, and it's hard to find someone to discuss anything, so why don't you move in together? I heard from the prefect that there was a wall of fire in the house of the post station, which was warmer than on the ship. It's also convenient if you want to go out to visit friends or hang around. I just don't know if your grandmother would like to move to the inn? ”

It turns out that there is really serious business. Zhao Xiu blushed a little embarrassed, lowered his head and said, "Then I'll ask my grandmother." He turned his head to run, only took two steps, and then turned back and said, "You just wait here, don't come with me!" "Then I ran away.

Gao Zhen smiled at the corner of his mouth, and he didn't care.

After listening to Zhao Xiu's words, Zhang was quite moved. The boat is certainly comfortable, but it can't be compared with home, the place is small, the inconvenience of doing things is still secondary, there is no ondol, fire wall, even charcoal basins are not allowed to burn, only hand stove and soup pot, which makes her the most unbearable. After thinking about it again, she said to Zhao Xiu: "It's okay for us to move to the post station, your brother is ordered by the king of Guangping to move over, we will accompany us, and we can take care of it in case of trouble." It's just that the prince is missing company, so you need to let your brother compensate the prince. ”

Zhao Xiu relayed Zhang's words to Gao Zhen to know, and Gao Zhen smiled: "What is this?" My father brought it up, so how could he blame your brother for bringing his family into the inn with him? The purpose of the post station was originally to provide food and lodging for passing officials and their families. He also said to Zhao Xiu: "You just have to rest assured that you can move to the post station with the old lady." I'll go and see you every day. ”

Zhao Xiu blushed again: "You...... Can it be more convergent? Are you afraid that others won't see your bad intentions? ”

Gao Zhen deliberately pretended to be stupid: "What bad intentions? What do I need to converge on? I go to the inn every day to see your brother go. My father is the chief envoy, and the two lieutenants are at the post station, and someone will always bring my father's command to their ears. ”

Zhao Xiu was extremely embarrassed, blushing, and said angrily for a while: "Even if I really misunderstand the meaning of your words, you can joke back, it can be seen that you know what I misunderstood, but without explanation, you want to further trap me in the predicament, what kind of heart do you have?!" ”

Seeing that she seemed to be really annoyed, Gao Zhen hurriedly put away her smile and said, "It's me who is wrong, I shouldn't have deliberately teased you." Then he honestly confessed to her: "I need a reason to go back and forth between the ship and the post station, and talk to the attachés, but I don't want the local people in Jining to notice." If you go to the post house, whether public or private, I have a reason for the passage of the day, and no one will be suspicious. ”

Zhao Xiu's expression softened slightly, and he asked curiously: "What is the matter with you that you need to quietly follow the traveler?" ”

Gao Zhen was silent: "I shouldn't have hidden this from you, and I don't have anything I can't let you know." But I'm afraid that others will be more concerned if they find out. It's got you in trouble. ”

Zhao Xiu understood: "Then I still don't ask." I just want to make sure, is what you're going to do dangerous? Is it legal? Won't you put your father and son in danger, will you? Was my brother involved? ”

Gao Zhen smiled bitterly: "Where are you here?" There are clearly four questions! Then he replied: "The matter is actually ordered by the emperor, and it is not dangerous." Anyway, it's not my father and I who are going to do things. Your brother doesn't know what's going on, but he can do something to help, but he doesn't necessarily know. ”

Zhao Xiu vaguely guessed that this matter was about some secret work, so he didn't say much, pursed his lips and smiled, and turned away: "Then I will listen to the prince and move to live on the shore with my grandmother." When I want to see the five girls of the Fang family, it is more convenient than staying on the boat. ”

They just went to the shore for two or three days and didn't bring much luggage. left two little girls and two mothers-in-law to guard the door. Zhang took Zhao Xiu to bid farewell to King Guangping.

King Guangping smiled: "It is better for the old lady to go to the post station for a few days, it is warmer there than on the boat." The wind in the cabin upstairs was stronger than on the ground floor, and I was always worried that the old lady would not be able to stand the cold wind. And I have a good life to rest for two days, and I have relatives and friends who I want to see. So he called him to meet him. If someone you don't want to see comes to your door. The old lady just called someone to pick it up. Travel well, don't spoil people's interest. ”

When Zhang went ashore and boarded the car, he was still a little puzzled: "Why did the prince suddenly say such a thing?" Could it be that you are implying something? What other relatives and friends do we have in Jining besides the Fang family? Could it be that he is talking about the Jiang family? ”

The Jiang family that the Zhang family refers to here is not Jiang Wen's family, but the maiden family of Zhao Jueyuan and his wife Jiang back then. At that time, the Jiang family instructed the wicked to kill Zhao Zhuo and his wife and the servants of the Jiannan Hou Mansion, the shipowner and the shipwright, etc., and was imprisoned in defeat. Although the first emperor was confused. Jiang was imprisoned and not killed, but the case was also clearly determined. Chiang could never be acquitted. The Jiang family paid a great price and failed to achieve their goal, and since then they have become estranged from King Ying's side, and have never been involved in rebellion too deeply. After the defeat of King Ying, the Jiang family only experienced the dismissal of the family, and the family's life was unhindered, and the family returned to their hometown, which can be regarded as a blessing in misfortune.

The Jiang family is the Jining Wang clan, and Zhao Xiang, who was expelled from the clan, also heard that he went to his uncle's house. If they heard that the ancestors of the Zhang family had come to Jining, they might find a way to ask for a meeting. But in Zhao Xiu's heart, they have long been not relatives of the Zhao family. Whoever he comes, she can directly drive people out. It is impossible for King Guangping not to know this, so the person mentioned in his words is a little difficult to guess.

Zhao Xiu thought for a while: "Maybe the prince is worried that his uncle will come to meet us?" ”

Zhao Wei planned to mobilize the crowd, and when he moved to the post station, he would ask the local officials in Jining about the road to Pingdu Prefecture, and then send his family to inquire about the news in front of other accompanying officials. Then when the family comes back from Pingdu Prefecture, he can start to kill his relatives in righteousness. Zhao Xiu thinks that his brother's plan is very good and agrees with it, but at the moment they haven't taken action. King Guangping was worried at this time, it was too early.

Zhang and Zhao Xiu's ancestors and grandsons were talking, and the carriage had passed through the streets of Jining City and drove in the direction of the post station. Although Jining City is prosperous, there are really few people who can be stronger than Zhang's, and the carriage she sat in has also attracted the attention of many people. Just as people were whispering, a thin girl stood on the corner of the street, leaning against the brick wall and watching the carriage turn to a fork in the road and completely disappear from her vision, and she sighed reluctantly.

She bought some needles and thread at the grocery store on the other side of the alley and turned to go home. She came out through the back door, the Jiang family's ancestral house is quite large, and there are many doors for people to enter and exit. It took a lot of effort for her to coax the mother-in-law who guarded the door to let her in, but not for too long. It's been too long for people to know that the mother-in-law is also responsible.

When the girl entered the back door, she noticed that something was wrong, and the mother-in-law guarding the door had a wrong face, but she didn't say anything, and the girl didn't take it to heart. The latter walked through the garden and returned to his room, where he was immediately startled.

Mrs. Jiang, the current hostess of the Jiang family's room, was sitting upright, holding a bowl of tea, waiting for her with a smile: "Zhao Xiang, where did you go just now?" Could it be that I heard that Qin sent to Jining and rushed over to take a peek? What's there to peek at here? People won't recognize you. If you are free, it is not as good as embroidering the wedding dress earlier. Your wedding date is not a few months. ”

The face of the girl who had been bowing her head to listen to the training suddenly turned pale. (To be continued......)