Zhao Xiu didn't know that after the queen summoned her, there was another accident. When she got home, she was busy packing her bags.

Ancient times are not as good as modern times, and you only need to bring some clothes and daily necessities to go out. The three of them traveled for several months and thousands of miles, and they needed to bring how many retinues, clothes, and daily necessities they needed to bring, all of which needed to be carefully arranged. Although they took the official ship, all the expenses along the way were not all paid by the government. Zhao Xiu also hopes that her grandmother and brother can live comfortably, so they must bring beds, bedding, mats and everything, even chairs and low tables.

According to Zhang's idea, the travel standard is a little higher than Zhao Xiu thought, almost half of the belongings are brought, clothing, food, housing and transportation are all included, just prepare for the tea on the road, there are more than a dozen kinds of tea bowls; At least half of the fat powder jewelry used for dressing was taken away, and two boxes of clothes were brought in autumn, winter, spring and summer, and all kinds of medicines and medicinal materials were not missed. Zhao Xiu originally thought: Is this necessary? But Zhao Wei went to see the king of Guangping, and when she came back to mention it, she knew that the standard of the palace was a little higher, and people even brought their own rice, flour, oil and salt to eat on the road, so they were afraid that they would not be able to buy it in other places.

When he first crossed over, Zhao Xiu also took a boat back to the south with his family, but at that time, the whole family had filial piety, and Zhao Jiong was powerful, and it was impossible for the Zhang family and Zhao Zhuo's family to live too well, so the treatment was just mediocre. Later, when I went north by sea, I set off too hastily. has to avoid the search and arrest of the anti-party, and it is a Western merchant ship, which is not comfortable at all. It can only be said that the basic living requirements can be guaranteed. Therefore, this southbound trip is the first time Zhao Xiu has experienced the specifications of the ancient rich and noble, which is quite an eye-opener. But at the same time, she also felt twelve points of trouble. Because of the labor and mobilization of this trip, many preparations had to be completed in ten days, which made her a little busy. She also had to send someone to report back to Fengxian quickly, and at the same time send someone to the canal in advance to check all the way and do a good job in logistics.

There are so many things to do. There wasn't enough time. The date of the trip was set by the emperor and could not be changed, so Zhao Xiu could only temporarily put aside some unimportant things. Concentrate on preparing for your trip. Seeing that his granddaughter was busy, Zhang also helped with a few things. Zhao Wei gave the external contact to the package, and ordered the housekeeper Wang Fulai to take over the purchase. Jiannanhou Mansion is busy, but it is also in order.

When Gao Zhen finally got rid of the guests who came to the door. It's been days. As soon as he took out his free time. immediately ran to Jiannanhou Mansion. Zhao Wei "happened" to go out, only Zhang and Zhao Xiu were at home, and Gao Zhen didn't encounter any obstacles, so he saw them.

Gao Zhen hadn't seen Zhao Xiu for many days, but when he finally saw him today, he couldn't help but smile. Zhao Xiu was ordering someone to serve tea, turned his head and saw the smile on his lips, and glanced at him. Turn your head away. Gao Zhen was not angry, but lowered his head. The smile widened at the corners of his mouth.

Zhang looked left and right, and sighed secretly, feeling a little entangled in his heart. But she couldn't say anything, some things she couldn't say in front of the children. She simply got down to business: "How is the palace prepared?" The will came down suddenly, and our family didn't expect to have such decency, so they were in a hurry. The prince's status is noble, so there must be more things to prepare for traveling, right? ”

"Yes, now the head of the palace, Shi Zheng, is working together with the chief manager to make arrangements, and he is busy until late every day." Gao Zhen replied respectfully, "But my father said, just go to the hot spring village to live for a while, just pack your luggage according to last year's routine, and you don't have to bring too many things, so as not to make a mistake with heavy luggage." We went south on this road, and there were many large towns on the road, all of which were prosperous places, and if anything was missing, as long as there was silver, it was easy to buy. Besides, my father was ordered by the emperor to be a messenger, so who would lack his things? If the old lady and Sister Zhao lack anything on the road, they don't have to worry, just talk to us. ”

Zhang hurriedly thanked him.

Gao Zhen secretly glanced at Zhao Xiu and said with a smile: "Sister Zhao, this trip south, although my father and Brother Wei both have errands, but when the errand is completed, it will be time for the New Year." It looks like we're going to spend the New Year in the south. I only visited a few famous places when I lived in Jiading when I was a child, but I haven't been there for many years, and I don't know what the scenery of Jiangnan is like today and whether the customs have changed. Sister Zhao has lived in Shanghai for a long time, so she must know the local climate better than me, right? Can you be a guide for my father and me, so that we can enjoy the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River? ”

Zhao Xiu glanced at him: "The prince is serious. Didn't you just go to Jiading the year before last? I have always only lived in Fengxian, and occasionally go to Nanhui for a walk, and Jiading has been there two or three times, so I am not as familiar with it as you. If you really want to play, I'm afraid I need you to be your guide. ”

Gao Zhen immediately picked up the conversation: "Okay, then it's decided." Let's go have a fun time then, shall we? Let's also take a look at the winter scenery in the south of the Yangtze River and how it compares with the capital. ”

Zhao Xiu was dumbfounded, only to know that he had fallen into his language trap, so he could only look at him, but he did not refuse.

Gao Zhen noticed that Zhang was staring at him, and hurriedly turned his head to smile at her: "Old lady, I have never seen the New Year in Jiangnan, I don't know how it is different from the customs in Beijing?" The last time I went, I was in a hurry, and the moon was not good, so I went north with the ship. This time, I must take a good break. My father also said that Jiading is my ancestral hometown, so let me live in my hometown for a while and don't forget the roots. ”

Zhang's expression softened: "The prince is right. The customs in the south are very different from those in the capital, and the prince should take a good look at them. ”

Gao Zhen secretly glanced at Zhao Xiu again: "There are ...... It's late autumn now, and by the time we get to the south, it's already winter. The errand is simple, and it is still in the wax moon after it is done, so it is natural to spend the New Year in the south. But after the New Year, the snow in the south of the Yangtze River melts, and the canal is feasible for boats, but not necessarily in the north. Therefore, when our official ship goes north, I am afraid that the journey will be slowed down. My father said that when the time comes, I might be able to take my time and visit all the famous places along the canal. The old lady and Sister Zhao might as well go with us again? Official ships are always much more stable than their own ships. ”

Zhao Xiu's eyes lit up when he heard this, this is ...... What is the rhythm of publicly-funded tourism? Although the only savings are accommodation and transportation costs. You're still responsible for your day-to-day expenses, but it sounds appealing. After the beginning of spring, you will slowly go north, and you don't have to hurry. And don't worry about safety, accommodation and food are arranged, and the treatment is high, if you miss this village, you won't have this store!

Zhao Xiu looked at Zhang's with blank eyes, just waiting for her to say "okay". Seeing that Zhang's heart was panicked, he could only use one sentence: "Wait for Brother Wei to come back." I consulted with him. "Deal with it.

Gao Zhen smiled and said, "Brother Wei will definitely agree." "Can you not say yes? Zhao Wei is the deputy envoy, and the king of Guangping is the main envoy, if the king of Guangping speaks. How could Zhao Wei leave him alone and leave first?

As soon as Zhao Xiu wanted to understand this, he glared at Gao Zhen angrily. But the thought of having a good time made her heart jump again.

At this moment, someone suddenly came from the front yard to report: "There is a messenger from the palace." "But it was sent by the queen. specially summoned Zhao Xiu into the palace. But there is only Zhao Xiu, not Zhang.

Zhao Xiu felt strange when she heard it, what did the queen ask her to do in the palace for no reason? I haven't let Zhang bring it with me yet. This simply does not make sense.

Zhang was still a little worried, and quietly asked the grandmother who came to pass the word: "This child is young and ignorant, I am afraid that she has bad rules and will make the queen angry, I wonder if I can accompany her on a trip?" ”

The grandmother smiled and said to Zhang: "The princess doesn't have to worry, our lady is the most kind." I like your eldest girl, how can I be angry with her? Today, our mother invited a few ladies into the palace to drink tea and talk with her. He did not summon the commands. If you go, I am afraid that you will be lonely without your company. ”

This means that the queen called into the palace today are all little girls, so don't come to join in the fun. When Zhang heard this, he knew that he couldn't say anything more, but he was still wondering, and he didn't understand why the queen summoned Zhao Xiu? Zhao Xiu had only seen the queen once, and he didn't do anything to please her. What is the purpose of the queen's sudden summoning?

No matter what the queen's purpose is, Zhao Xiu must immediately change her clothes and comb her hair, and enter the palace with the people who come, and she can't be delayed. Zhang asked the grandmother to serve tea in the flower hall first, and asked Zhao Xiu to go back to the room to change her clothes first.

After the grandmother left with the girl, Gao Zhen turned out of the screen behind the hall, with a solemn expression on her face: "Although the queen is not as yin and yang as before recently, no one knows what she will think in her heart, why don't I send Sister Zhao there?" ”

Zhao Xiu hesitated: "The prince sent me, if the queen knew, what would she think?" ”

"What does she think?" Gao Zhen said disapprerovingly, "Could it be that she can still lose her temper at you and me?" ”

Zhao Xiu was right to think about it, so he turned around and went back to the courtyard with confidence. However, Zhang thought more and said to Gao Zhen: "The son of the world is kind, and the old man is grateful in his heart, but he is afraid that outsiders will not know about it, and he will gossip nonsense, which will ruin the reputation of the girl." ”

Gao Zhen smiled: "Don't worry, old lady, I naturally know what to do." ”

When Zhao Xiu changed his coat and combed his hair again, Gao Zhen was already chatting with the grandmother in the front yard. That grandmother didn't know the truth, and thought that he had just come to the Hou Mansion to look for Zhao Wei. It's a pity that Zhao Wei was not at home, he went in vain, and before leaving, he heard that Zhao Xiu was going to enter the palace, so he volunteered to give her a ride, and went into the palace to ask the Queen Mother for peace. The grandmother immediately believed it.

Gao Zhen escorted Zhao Xiu all the way into the gate of the palace in a carriage, and also sent it all the way to the gate of Kunning Palace, picked her up, and gently instructed the grandmother: "Please take care of Miss Zhao." Although he didn't say anything, it was enough for the other party to understand the importance he valued for the daughter of the Jiannan Hou Mansion. The grandmother knew that Gao Zhen was now on good terms with the emperor's eldest son, and she didn't dare to slack off, and when she introduced Zhao Xiu into the palace, she was a little more respectful than usual.

Zhao Xiu entered the palace to greet the queen, and when she got up, she found that there were really many ladies present today, some of whom she knew and some of whom she didn't know, and even the eldest girl Wang who was at odds with her was also present. And beside the queen, there was also a middle-aged beautiful woman, who was Mrs. Qu Shuibo who I saw a few days ago.

She blinked, confused. What kind of medicine is the queen selling in the gourd today? (To be continued......)