Early the next morning, just after dawn, Zhao Xiu was outside the gate of Tianjin, sending off his brother and the prince, Gao Zhen, and the Jiang family. She didn't sigh until she watched their figures disappear at the end of the road, and at the urging of the people sent by the Jiang family, she boarded the carriage sent by Mrs. Jiang and headed for the city.

On Gwyneth's side, she mentioned it to the former when she knew that she was going to be picked up by the Jiang family, and helped Gwyneth classify and separate the goods loaded in the bottom bilge, list the Chinese and English names the same, mark the goods, and note the quantity, and then take out a sample and hand it to the Jiang family. According to the prefect's housekeeper, the goods sold are all of the best quality, and some buyers are willing to come to the door, so they don't have to bargain with others. As long as Gwyneth told the butler what she could accept. The housekeeper is also old, so he will naturally run this business beautifully, and he will never let her suffer.

It's just that right now, the people in Tianjin are still celebrating the New Year, and no one will do business at this time, so Gwyneth and her party need to wait on the dock for some time. After Zhao Xiu went to Jiang's house, the small courtyard belonged to Gwyneth's master and servant, and the crew still had to live on the ship. The Jiang family hoped that they would not enter the city casually, and that they would not have conflicts with the local people, and that they would send someone to take care of them when they needed food and water. The crew saw that the Jiang family sent good wine and food, although they could not go ashore to have fun, and there were some shortcomings, but under the persuasion of the boss, they all willingly accepted the arrangement. Gwyneth took the maid to live in the courtyard with peace of mind, and was not worried about the sale of her goods. Tianjin is much colder than Nanhui. It's not the warm winter season now, it's too late for her to hide in the small courtyard to avoid the cold, where can she take care of anything else? When the goods are sold. She had to wait for the weather to warm up and receive news from the crown prince before she considered going back.

When Zhao Xiu entered the prefect's back office, he was still wearing the jacket skirt and half-sleeved armor on the ship, except for a few small flowers embroidered on the cuffs, there was almost no decoration on the whole body, and the color was also cyanological. His black hair was tied in a double mustache, and he was tied with a headband made of crepe with gold silk in blue, and his jewelry was only a pair of gold lilac earrings. If it weren't for that body's bearing, words and deeds. It's not something that ordinary people can raise, who dares to believe that this is a princess?

Lord Jiang's wife and daughter saw Zhao Xiu in the back office, and their eyes were a little surprised, but they thought that the Zhao family brothers and sisters escorted the prince and the prince of Guangping into Beijing secretly. Along the way, you have to hide from others. It is reasonable to dress modestly. But I don't know why the grandson of Zhao Jungong sent the prince to the north, why did he bring such a young sister instead of leaving his sister in front of his grandmother?

In order to keep it secret, Lord Jiang did not tell his wife and daughter all the detailed truth of the matter, so Mrs. Jiang and Miss Jiang did not know that Zhao Xiu was accompanying him, because it was a Western merchant ship that escorted the prince to Beijing, and Zhao Xiu wanted to interpret for both of them. However, it is a fact that the Zhao family saved the crown prince and the prince of Guangping. For the Jiang family, Zhao Xiu is the sister of the benefactor or the benefactor himself. They are all worthy of their respect, so Mrs. Jiang and Miss Jiang are very kind and warm to her.

Miss Jiang is twelve years old this year, she is a bright little beauty, with a red apple face, and she smiles very happily, which makes people feel close at a glance. When she saw Zhao Xiu, she took Zhao Xiu's hand, her sister was long, her sister was short, and she was very affectionate. Zhao Xiu also noticed that she was really friendly with herself, and there was a little more smile on her face.

Miss Jiang chatted with Zhao Xiu for a while, talked about the New Year, and then asked about her hobbies, and then said to Mrs. Jiang: "Mother, my sister has been in Shanghai for a long time, and this year it is said that it is a warm winter there. My sister is weak, so don't freeze to death. Now ask someone to make clothes, I'm afraid it's too late, I have a few new clothes in the moon, there are just two that haven't been worn yet, why don't you give them to your sister? ”

Mrs. Jiang didn't object at all: "That's fine, let's deal with it first, I see that your sister is tall, although she is only ten years old, she is similar to your size, and your clothes must be suitable for her." He looked at Zhao Xiu again, and said with a smile: "But your sister is much slimmer than you, and she must feel too spacious when she wears your clothes, right?" ”

Miss Jiang's face turned red: "Mother is making fun of me again!" ”

Zhao Xiu wanted to excuse himself, but after thinking about it, he really didn't have a suitable winter coat, and when he was bored on the boat, he saw cotton cloth and cotton, and he and Bilian worked together to make a few simple padded short jackets, which his brothers and sisters worn. Of course, the prince and Gao Zhen also had a share, but they wore them in the cabin when they were cold, and after arriving in Tianjin, they had their own silk leather jackets prepared by Lord Jiang, and those two cotton jackets must not see the light of day, right? It's nothing to wear this short gown, it's nothing to wear at home, it's a guest in a rich family, and it's too simple and old-fashioned during the Chinese New Year, which inevitably makes people misunderstand that the Zhao family is poor, it's better to borrow other people's clothes to wear first, anyway, the Jiang family doesn't care about these two clothes. When she settled down, she personally made two more things and returned them to Miss Jiang, and accepted the kindness of the Jiang family's mother and daughter.

She also comforted Miss Jiang: "Sister Jiang, don't care, when I'm at home, people often talk about me being too thin, and I don't look like I'm blessed, so it can be seen that my sister is a good figure." Besides, my sister is not fat, but her face is rounder, but doesn't her round face look more dignified and stable? ”

She said this bluntly, Mrs. Jiang and Miss Jiang listened to it freshly, but she was very happy in her heart, Mrs. Jiang smiled and said: "Miss Zhao is really likable, your grandmother must love you very much, right?" It can be seen that her old man is really blessed. ”

Miss Jiang also said: "Who dares to say that you were born thin? Thousands of miles away, the sea is stormy and urgent, you came here so peacefully, much stronger than all of us, it can be seen that the body bones are the most healthy, where will it be thin? Don't pay attention to the gossip of others. ”

Zhao Xiu laughed it off, and didn't say that it was all a private discussion of the three aunts and six mothers-in-law of Fengxian's relatives and friends, and naturally no one dared to say it in person.

Miss Jiang dragged her back to her boudoir again, took out the two sets of new clothes, and discussed which one was better. Zhao Xiu casually pointed to a light blue satin jacket embroidered with plum blossoms, which was matched with a royal blue silk silver thread embroidered lanma skirt, and Miss Jiang asked Bilian to wait for her to change. Wait for her to come out from behind the screen. Miss Jiang smiled and pulled her to look forward and back, and said, "It fits perfectly, where is it loose?" Wear more in winter. It's warm, and it shows that I'm not very fat. He pulled Zhao Xiu to sit down in front of the dresser, and wanted to comb her hair and makeup for her personally.

Mrs. Jiang smiled and took the girl to send two newly made sheepskin jackets to replace Zhao Xiu. She temporarily arranged Zhao Xiu in the warm pavilion of her daughter's room, and used her daughter's share of daily necessities first, and then asked someone to prepare Zhao Xiu's share separately, so that she should have food, clothing, housing and transportation. All well prepared. Zhao Xiu felt their hospitality, and her heart also settled down.

After a sumptuous dinner, Zhao Xiu was treated to a long-lost hot bath. I suddenly felt refreshed. After so much time on the boat, it is only occasionally possible to find hot water and simply wash up when docking. In fact, she also felt very bitter. If it weren't for her own life, she wouldn't have suffered this crime. The warm and thoughtful reception of the Jiang family immediately won her favor.

Bilian also came over dressed up: "Girl, look, this is the padded jacket given to me by the sisters around Miss Jiang, it is very warm, and it is still brand new." The sisters said that they would send it, which was really generous. "She thought it would be nice to have something eighty percent new.

Zhao Xiu glanced at it and thought for a while: "In two days." I'll send you to the docks to see Mrs. Wells and how they're doing. When I came back. You go to the shop outside for me to buy a few good materials and silk threads, and I will tell you in advance about the color and style. ”

Bilian was puzzled: "What does the girl want to do with these?" ”

Zhao Xiu said: "Mrs. Jiang and Miss Jiang treat us so politely and thoughtfully, I have nothing to give back now, and I plan to make two sets of new clothes for them." When the time comes, you have to help me embroider, and I can do the rest myself. ”

Bilian agreed.

The life in the Jiang family was very comfortable, and Lord Jiang should be able to find out the news in Jingzhong, but he didn't tell his wife and daughter, and only discussed with his cronies and staff outside, so Zhao Xiu naturally couldn't know the shape of Jingzhong, and only talked and laughed with Mrs. Jiang every day, did needlework, and read a few poetry books in his spare time, as if nothing had happened. But Zhao Xiu couldn't live such a leisurely life with peace of mind, she was eager to know how her brother was doing in the capital, and whether the prince had recaptured the storage position?

It's a pity that these major events related to the throne and court, as long as they are not deliberately spread by people with intentions, it is not so easy for the people to know. When Bilian went out to buy clothes, the streets of Tianjin were still talking about the sixth prince being the new crown prince soon, presumably Zhu Lifei would also be crowned, but she didn't know that she had been dead for several days.

Zhao Xiu had no choice but to ask Mrs. Jiang about her brother's safety, but Mrs. Jiang really didn't know, so she could only say apologetically: "We women and Taoists have rarely inquired about outside matters, and only listened to the master's orders. But I think, what a big deal is the prince's return to Beijing? There is also a concubine in the palace, if there is really a big event, the lord will never hide it from us. Since the old man doesn't say it, if you want to come to things, people will be safe. ”

Hearing her say this, no matter how anxious Zhao Xiu was, he could only endure it and wait for the opportunity to ask Master Jiang about it.

However, Miss Jiang saw what was on her mind, and went to find her father in private, saying, "The daughter saw that Miss Zhao was having trouble sleeping and eating, and seemed to be very worried about her brother's safety. If my father has news from Beijing, he might as well sue her so that she can rest assured? ”

Only then did Master Jiang realize that according to his old habits, he only discussed major matters with his subordinates and cronies outside, and did not alarm his wife and daughter, but he forgot about Zhao Xiu, a guest. The elder brother followed the prince back to the capital, and he was naturally worried, so he hurriedly went to his wife, and invited Zhao Xiu to come over, and told her the news in the capital: "The letter from Beijing yesterday, His Royal Highness the Prince and his entourage have returned to the capital safely. Before entering the city, Brother Ling took the servant to find the general of the Zhu State and several important ministers of the court, and the general of the Zhu State led the five hundred forbidden troops out of the city to greet him, and the prince returned to the palace safely all the way, and the news spread all over the capital, and the government and the opposition congratulated and rejoiced, and the people's hearts were calmed down. The clan was still discussing with the courtiers to make King Ying the emperor's younger brother, but they all dispelled their minds when they heard the news. His Royal Highness King Ying was overjoyed and went to the palace gate to greet His Royal Highness the Prince, saw General Cao, praised a good call, and told His Royal Highness that he had already discovered that Zhu Lifei was different from the six princes, but unfortunately he didn't have time to intercept it, the emperor is now deeply poisoned, I don't know how long he can survive, when His Royal Highness the Prince is in danger, he can't rest day and night, and can only do his best to maintain the overall situation. Now that the prince has returned safely, he can be relieved, and he has worked hard day after day. ”

Zhao Xiu said in his heart: This King Ying is so thick-skinned! (To be continued......)