The autumn of Kangxi's third year was really an eventful autumn for Shuyun. I just sent off my mentor and best friend.

On September 26, Ao Bai abolished the new calendar and rebelled with a plot; heresy confuses the people; The calendar is ridiculous and the three charges arrest missionaries such as John Tang and Nan Huairen, who have not yet been completely cured.

Tom was the only Western missionary who was not arrested, but he was placed under close surveillance, ordered to return to the Holy See with an official document from the Manchu government refusing to allow Western missionaries to come to the Qing Dynasty, and was required to leave Beijing within three days. Tom was at a loss for the sudden bad news. clamoring to plead to the emperor.

Seeing this situation, Shuyun, who happened to be hiding in Tom's room at the time of the accident, had to speak, "Tom, you must do what the Qing government asks now." Shuyun said to Tom with a serious face

Tom was surprised that Shuyun was able to speak, but he didn't bother to ask why Shuyun was dumb. Hurriedly shouted: "What are you for, Yunyun? You know, the priests of the Church, they have not sinned. ”

Shuyun patiently explained: "Tom, you have to know that there is an ancient Chinese saying called "If you want to add to the sin, there is no excuse, do you know what the Tao means?"

"Yes, I know it, so I have to stand up for them to do justice. I trust that God will bless us. Tom said with a holy face.

Poor boy, it's a fool to be religious. Shuyun rolled her eyes and continued, "First of all, your God can't control the Qing Kingdom. ”

As soon as Shuyun finished saying this, Tom jumped up to Gao'er and exclaimed with a frightened face, "Oh my God, Yunyun, how can you question the divine power of God, his brilliance is everywhere. ”

Shuyun was completely speechless. As for it? Don't you just don't believe in that God, how can you make it look like your own father is dead?

"Shut up, you're interjecting when I'm done." Shuyun roared viciously. The world is finally quiet!

"Tom, you have to understand, the arm can never twist the thigh, in this place of the Qing Dynasty, especially at the foot of the Son of Heaven in the capital, you missionaries are just some insignificant little shrimp to put it bluntly. There is no such thing as absolute right and wrong, black and white in this world. Your so-called justice is always a beautiful word that exists in fantasy. In the end, it still depends on the attitude of those who are actually in power, and as long as the rights and interests of the vast majority of vested interests are guaranteed, the interests of other parties can also be balanced and satisfied. Then your so-called justice will be upheld, and then it will be denied, and vice versa. ”

Tom was silent, and it took a long time to raise his head and look at Shuyun with a serious face and ask, "What should I do now?" ”

At this moment, Shuyun felt that Tom, who had always been optimistic, cheerful, and a little childish, was gone. It's as if all of a sudden it's grown up and matured.

Shuyun was stunned for a moment, and then slowly spoke: "You must first adjust your mentality now and calm down, now you are the only one among the missionaries who is free, so you must not mess up." Arrange the things that need to be arranged, and pack up the things you want to take with you. Then go to the officer in charge of the case and say that you will do what they ask, and that it would be better to ask them for permission to see with Priest Tong and see what else he has to say. And remember to take care of these people, as well as the cell bosses and prison guards. ”

"And then, do you really go back as they ask? That would be a betrayal of the Lord. Tom then asked

"Alas" Shuyun sighed, "even if you don't do what they ask, it won't help, they will still let out a missionary who is willing to go, and you will be locked up at that time." You can't guarantee that everyone is as firm as you are, even if all are faithful believers in God. But that's okay, the big deal is not to follow the procedure. Believe me, denying a few missionaries into their borders without unwritten notice would never be a big problem, not even a problem for the Qing Dynasty. Letting you deliver the message is just full of etiquette. ”

"What about the Priest Soup? Leave them alone? Tom faltered.

"You also have to be able to manage it, everything has to be done according to your ability." After Shuyun finished speaking, he continued to explain without waiting for Tom to ask again: "Don't worry, Priest Tang and Priest Nan Huairen will not have a big event, after all, they have been here for many years, and they still have a certain influence, and someone will stand up and speak, but the wrestling at the top also takes time, and it is unlikely that they will be released in the short term." As for the rest, it's hard to say. So you have to do what the court asks you to do, and you can't trap yourself in it. To put it mildly, they don't have so many scruples about a little person like you. ”

Tom thought about it for a long time before saying, "Okay, Yunyun, I'll listen to you." Oh, by the way, since you can speak, why should you pretend to be dumb? ”

Shuyun thought he couldn't remember to ask, so don't underestimate a person's curiosity, whether he's a man or a woman. Shuyun slowly began to tell Tom, "I am a concubine, and my mother is a servant in the house, and she died in childbirth when she gave birth to me. My status at home is equal to that of a subordinate, and even a decent subordinate is inferior. So as soon as I was born, I was raised by a mother-in-law who did rough work in the house, and even the current name was acquired by myself. There is a lot of work in the house, everyone is usually busy, and no one teaches me to speak. Later, when I could speak, I began to be sensible, and I knew that if I said the wrong thing, I would be punished, and I was afraid that my grandmother would make trouble for me, so I didn't dare to say it. Once you go back and forth, habit becomes natural. ”

"Oh, poor Yunyun, what are you going to do in the future, I really can't rest assured of you." Tom said as he gently stroked Shuyun's head.

"So, Shuyun wants to ask Tom to take Shuyun with him, and Shuyun wants to follow Tom. If Shuyun stays, there will be no good results when she can get married. Is that okay, Tom? Sook Yun asked Tom pitifully.

"But how do I take you, someone will be watching you all the way."

"It's okay, I'll follow you all the way and join you when the time is right. Prepare a larger suitcase, fill it with rocks about the same weight as mine, cover it with a few pieces of clothing, and make sure to get a vent. "Shuyun arranged.

After Tom agreed. I went to do things in a hurry, and now the time is pressing, and I must hurry.

Sure enough, when the court knew that Tom would do what they asked, they relaxed their surveillance of him, from a group of people waiting outside the east hall to the remaining two standing at the door and farting. But his request to see John Tong was denied. Fortunately, the cell bosses and prison guards benefited by helping to bring a lot of clothing and food for the missionaries, as well as the pills that Shuyun had made for John Tong. There must be brave men under the heavy reward, and among them is the head of the prison cell surnamed Ma Jia, who is in charge of Tang Ruowang, who helped deliver the news after getting a Western pocket watch and a table clock.

As Shuyun had guessed in advance, John Tong told Tom to do what the court asked, leave them alone, and leave the church as soon as he took care of it.

Shuyun took advantage of the night to quietly leave the East Hall. Entered the space and sorted out some good medicinal materials and two twenty-tael gold cakes, and sent them to Juan and Sister-in-law Osmanthus overnight. For this couple who have been of great help to themselves and treat themselves sincerely. Shuyun must explain before leaving. and told Juan and his wife in detail about his plans. Please don't worry about them. Ask them to help keep the secret, too

For Shuyun to be able to speak, to be able to take out so many precious medicinal materials and gold, and to do things so carefully at a young age, this thing expressed great surprise and worry about Shuyun's departure.

Shuyun explained the pros and cons to them in detail. And said that this is a good opportunity to completely get rid of Niu Co Lu Mansion, if you don't leave, when you can get married, you will definitely not have a good home. I can't wait until then, my life will be gone.

Juan and his wife agree with Shuyun's view. Shuyun has repeatedly promised that she will definitely come back, and now she is just taking the opportunity to leave for a while. Tell them not to give it away, and pretend that there is no such thing, so that no one will see the flaw. I'll leave quietly. Sister-in-law Osmanthus hurriedly packed a large bag of things for Shuyun to bring, regardless of whether it was useful or not. Only then did he reluctantly let Shuyun leave.

There are no things for Shuyun to take away and people to explain in the Niu Co Lu Mansion. For an insignificant child who was left to fend for himself and often ran out on his own, no one cared if it existed. So even if Shuyun goes missing, no one will care. Maybe the Fucha clan will clap their hands and be lucky.

Shuyun originally planned to teach Anwar and Fucha a lesson for the dead Lianxiang, but when she saw the painting that Old Man Xu gave her hanging in the study of the space villa, she immediately dispelled her thoughts. Although Shuyun is sure that Lianxiang's death is inseparable from the Fucha clan. And over the years, they have treated themselves harshly, and it is not impossible to take revenge. But ask yourself, do you treat them as family? Among them is the lotus incense, which has passed away. Since you look like a passerby, you don't have to worry too much. Since then, they don't owe each other, and the previous grievances have been written off. There will never be a person in the world with the surname Niu Colu, called "Big Girl". Some are just Qi Shuyun.

For Shuyun, who has a lot of secrets, she can throw away the shackles of her family in this era and have nothing to worry about. It's not a blessing.

Early in the morning of September 29, Tom was ready to hit the road, first by car to Tianjin, then by boat to Macao, and from there by merchant ship back to Europe.

This incident came a little suddenly, disrupting Shuyun's original plan. Shuyun was aware of the expulsion of missionaries during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty, but she forgot the specific time. Originally, I wanted to go around Europe through Tom's connections to see what Europe was like in the 16th century, and the main thing was to get rid of the Niu Colu family. However, it turned out that the plan was to leave in the first year of college and about ten years old. At that time, I will buy some silk porcelain and the like, and use the space to bring it to Europe for sale. Now I have no choice but to leave early.