"Didn't tell Makiyuki?" asked cautiously.

"He got it, came back and looked and left." Jingyi replied.

She said, turning her head to look out the window - it was really only a brief moment. But several days have passed, and her heart is still very messy. Everything that morning was vivid, every word Tao Xiang said to her, every subtle expression and movement of his eyes, seemed to be engraved in her mind. She couldn't tell why she was so bold. When I think about it boldly, my heart is still fluttering...... And worry about him.

Obviously, he didn't let her worry, but he still had a cold face when he left, as if she had done something wrong...... She clasped her hands. My heart was in a mess, and my hands were shaking like something.

Zhishen looked at her and frowned. While Jingyi was not paying attention, she moved her lips and asked Suixin: "What's wrong with your father and mother?" Da"

Sui Xin only moved his lips: "I don't know." ”

Jingyi turned her head and couldn't help laughing when she saw the nephew and uncle like this. Zhishen coughed.

"I heard that Makiyuki has come to a meeting in the past two days, and he may be delayed here for a few days. There is good news, Makiyuki is about to be promoted. His title had been there for a while. In the past few years, the people under him have been promoted faster than him. Zhi Shen said.

Jingyi let out an "oh" and looked at Suixin.

"That's good news." She whispered. Tao Xiang's Fourth Theater of Operations was the only route for the enemy's attack. The importance of the strategic position is self-evident...... The timing is right for promotion at this time.

Then I heard my uncle mention my father, although I didn't understand what he was talking about, I always knew that I might meet my father here, and I couldn't help but widen my eyes. Jingyi and Zhishen both saw it, but no one was willing to continue the topic in front of the child.

Jingyi was still a little nervous, not only because Tao Xiang was upset, but also because she hadn't seen her father and grandmother for many years......

What kind of thoughtful person is Zhi Shen, of course, he understands the complexity of Jingyi's mood at this time. Therefore, he specially reminded the driver to drive the car slowly, intentionally or unintentionally, explaining to Jingyi that it was nothing more than how her parents talked about her and Suixin, and what her father usually did...... Jingyi listened and didn't say anything.

When she arrived here, she was much more comfortable than Jingyi, and when she got out of the car, she took Jingyi's hand and took her to the big house.

Jingyi took two steps and saw a few people coming out of the big house.

Walking in the front is the ninth sister-in-law Jiang Hui'an, followed by the third sister-in-law Suo Yanlin, and the most unexpected thing is that Du Shi and Aunt Cui also came out.

Jingyi paused in her footsteps, and saw Du Shi wiping her tears with a handkerchief, and in an instant, she let go of her hand.

Then he ran over, stood in front of Du's family, and called her grandma, and called Li Cuiqiao to be Grandma Cui.

Jing Yi's tears suddenly welled up.

She hasn't seen Du Shi and Aunt Cui for many years, especially when she sees Du Shi, although she is still that chubby, she has seen old age, and even Aunt Cui on the side, dressed plainly and powdered, is not the Aunt Cui in her impression back then.

"Mother, Aunt Cui, third sister-in-law, ninth sister-in-law." Jingyi whispered.

Du Shi stretched out his hand and hugged her in his arms and said, "It's good to come back, it's good to come back." ”

Jingyi felt the tremors on her body, and her nose was full of the delicious smell of sandalwood on her body...... It was as if all the flavors that had been accumulated for years had come over and wrapped her firmly.

"Come on in." Du Shi took Jingyi's hand, didn't let go anymore, and dragged her into the door.

Without waiting for Jingyi to sit down, she personally took Jingyi to see Cheng Shiyun.

Li Cuiqiao went in first.

"I've seen your father, we'll talk again." Du Shi said, patting the back of Jingyi's hand.

Someone had already gone to report, Jingyi followed Du Shi to the door of his father's bedroom, stood for a while, and settled down.

The light at the door of the bedroom is bright, and the further you go inside, the more dim it becomes, only the light at the head of the bed.

Jingyi saw her father lying on the bed.

She stopped, she didn't expect her father to be so sick at this time.

"I had a fever for the past two days, and some of them are not very good. Miss Ten, come here. Aunt Cui said softly, "The master is awake." ”

Jing Yi passed, looking at his father's face through the light.

Cheng Shiyun closed his eyes, seemed to hear movement, and slowly opened his eyes.

Jingyi didn't sit down, but squatted down, and later, she knelt beside the bed. Her trembling hand took her father's hot hand and called softly, "Father...... Father, it's me, Little Ten. ”

Cheng Shiyun looked at her for a long time before he shouted, "Wan Wei...... Wanwei? ”

Jingyi was stunned, shook her head, and said, "Father, it's Xiao Shi, and Wan Wei is Xiao Shi's mother...... Father, don't you recognize me? ”

"Isn't it Wanwei?" Cheng Shiyun seemed disappointed. But he still stared at Jing Yi's face, and after a while, he said, "How could it not be...... I won't be mistaken......"

Jingyi was about to open her mouth to defend herself, but Li Cuiqiao, who was standing behind her, gently pressed her shoulder and said in a low voice: "I have a fever these days, it's like this." I always call the second wife's name......"

She didn't say any more, but Jingyi froze.

Jingyi watched her father close his eyes as if he was tired, wiped the tears on his cheeks, looked back, and saw that Sui Xin was standing at the head of the bed, and when she saw her looking at herself, she calmed down and said, "Mom, grandpa is asleep, let's come to see him tomorrow." ”

"Yes, Miss Ten, go out. You've worked hard all the way. Ming'er came to see the master early in the morning, it must be much better. Li Cuiqiao said.

Jingyi had a lot to ask, and after listening to her words, she got up and looked at her father for a while before coming out with them.

When she came out, she couldn't help crying, and Du Shi comforted her.

The family sat down and Jingyi asked about her father's condition. I learned that although my father's physical condition has been poor in recent years, this time it was caused by a severe cold.

"The doctor said that there is no danger at the moment, but he still needs to be careful in the next few days." Li Cuiqiao said softly, looking at Jingyi, "Miss Ten, don't worry. When I come back, I will accompany the master. The old man must be happy to look at Miss Ten and Suixin. ”

Jingyi choked and nodded.

Then I came over and wiped her tears.

At this time, Suo Yan came over, looked at the atmosphere of the family was sad, and paused for a while before saying, "Mother, the meal is ready." ”

Du Shi then took everyone to the table.

Jingyi hadn't sat with her family for many years, and when she suddenly got together, she suddenly felt like she was in a different world. Sitting next to her, Sui Xin really felt as if he had returned to his own home. Thanks to her at the dinner table, it is not dull at all.

"Looking at Nannan, it seems to see what you looked like when you were a child. It's that you are skinned more than when you were a child. A little temper is sometimes even more unpleasant. It is said that it was spoiled by grandma, and in my opinion, your father, third brother and third sister-in-law may not be without credit. Duch smiled.

Jingyi lowered her head and listened to her grandmother talk to her about this, and after a while, she realized that she was smiling all along......

Shortly after dinner, Suo Yanlin left.

Jingyi sent her out. She hugged Jingyi before getting into the car.

"Welcome home, Jingyi." Suo Yanlin looked at Jingyi and said. "I'll have someone pick you up another day and bring you to eat with us, okay?"

Jingyi looked at her and nodded. There is no hesitation, this time I have to see the third brother.

When she went back, she still sat with Du Shi and the others. Although Du Shi cared about Jingyi, he also understood her tiredness from the journey, and let everyone disperse early.

Jingyi waited for Du Shi and the others to sleep, and she settled her heart, but in the end, she was not real, and when she came downstairs, she saw Li Cuiqiao coming out of Cheng Shiyun's room, and when she saw her, she said, "The master slept peacefully tonight." There is a nurse, Miss Ten can rest assured to go to sleep. ”

Jingyi looked at Li Cuiqiao, nodded, and said, "It's hard Aunt Cui." ”

Li Cuiqiao smiled faintly and said, "Miss Ten, where is this, isn't it how it should be?" ”

Neither of them had any intention of leaving immediately, so they sat down on the sofa in the living room. Li Cuiqiao called someone to come, Jing Yi saw that what was served was milk, thinking that the third wife used to be the most fond of strong coffee and spirits, but now she is so plain, it is really impressive. Li Cuiqiao also knew her thoughts, and said: "To take care of the master, naturally I have many habits of listening to the advice of health care doctors." The not-so-good ones have also been changed. I listen to the doctor more than my lord...... Miss Ten is also a doctor, and when she turned around to see the master, she must persuade him. I'm afraid that Miss Ten's words will be listened to by the master. ”

Jingyi also took her own glass of milk, but she couldn't drink it, so she still put it back.

"My lord is sick this time, and he has a terrible fever, and he often recognizes the wrong person. The old man shouted the most, except for the second wife, which was Miss Ten. It can be seen that the second wife and Miss Ten are the people in the master's heart. Li Cuiqiao said softly.

Jing Yi saw her indifferent, and she had an indescribable sadness. Suddenly, I felt that she was like her mother. I couldn't help but look at it for a long time before I said, "Aunt Cui has to take care of herself." ”

Li Cuiqiao smiled at her and nodded, and said, "It's not early, Miss Ten will rest early." ”

As she spoke, she got up and went back to her room.

Jingyi saw that her room was next door to her father's bedroom, thinking that it was for the convenience of taking care of her. I couldn't help but be moved, and I couldn't imagine how sincerely Aunt Cui treated her father.

She crept up to her father's bedroom door and knocked on it. The caretaker opened the door for her and invited her in.

That night, she stayed on the couch beside her father's bedside. Until the birds jumping and chirping on the windowsill woke her up, she rubbed her eyes and found that the sky was already dark.

She had just sat up when the caretaker came.

Just as she was about to get up, she heard the nurse ask, "Mr. Cheng?" ”

"Is Jingyi back?" Cheng Shiyun's voice was extremely clear, like the morning air.

Jingyi got up from the sofa with a snort, "Father, it's me." Father, are you awake? ”

The caretaker smiled, stepped back and drew the curtains to open the window again.

Cheng Shiyun lay on the bed, looked at Jingyi who was close at hand, and said clearly again: "Wake up." ”

Jingyi came over and sat on the edge of his bed, looking at his father.

She was very thin, and in addition to the gentleness in her eyes, she didn't have the sternness she usually looked at.

"Coming back?" Cheng Shiyun asked. It is the most common sentence that a father asks his daughter, as if she has not been gone for many years, but just gone out for a while.

Jing Yi had tears in her eyes, and when she nodded, the tears were about to fall.

Cheng Shiyun shook his head and did not speak. Jingyi nodded, not crying.

"It's good to be back." Cheng Shiyun said, letting out a long sigh.

Jingyi shook her father's hand.

There is no need to say anything more.

"Makiyuki is going to fight a tough battle this time." Cheng Shiyun spoke after a long time.

Jingyi nodded.

"It's not been easy for him all these years." Cheng Shiyun said slowly.

He looked at Jingyi and didn't say anything special.

Jingyi seemed to understand what her father meant, and she nodded.

Cheng Shiyun smiled slightly.

"Father, there is something I want to discuss with you." Jingyi said softly.

"Say it." Cheng Shi turned his face and looked at his daughter—the morning sun was bright and a little cold, and his daughter's face was particularly clearly imprinted in his eyes...... He listened to his daughter talking to him in a good manner, nothing else, it was the money back then. He had almost forgotten. Maybe it's because it's been too long, or maybe in his heart, money has never been so important. He only remembered his daughter's dislike and separation from him, but he didn't remember why...... He's also old.

"Father, I want to return this money to Makiyuki. I think he'll use it in a more appropriate place. Jingyi said.

Cheng Shiyun said: "That's the Tao family's money. What the pastor gave you is yours. You can do what you want, and you don't need my consent. ”

Jingyi was silent for a while and said, "Thank you, father." ”

"Grandpa!" As soon as the bedroom door opened, a delicate and tender sound sounded, followed by Tao Suixin, the little guy. She ran over and kissed Jingyi's neck and said "Good morning, Mom", then climbed into bed, hugged Cheng Shiyun, kissed her, and said, "Grandpa, are you awake...... Grandpa, are you feeling better? ”

"Alright." Cheng Shiyun was hugged by the neck and said with a smile.

"Grandpa, did you want to be a girl? I miss my grandfather......" said coquettishly.

Cheng Shiyun nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, grandpa can also think about it." ”

Jing Yi looked at the ancestor and grandson dumbfounded, and in an instant, she muttered this and that.

"Grandpa, when will you take me to ride a horse again?" Then he asked.

"Nan ......," Jingyi called her.

Cheng Shiyun waved his hand, patted his heart, and said, "In two days, grandpa will take him with him when he is ready." ”

"Okay, grandpa, hurry up......" Then he talked to Cheng Shiyun again, and he laughed and swallowed saliva from time to time...... Jing Yi watched from the side, and gradually her eyes became wet.

She took advantage of the fact that her grandparents and grandchildren did not notice it, and quietly withdrew.

61

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61

Jingyi has not been able to see her third brother Cheng Zhichen since she arrived at home in Nanjing. According to the third sister-in-law, Suo Yanlin, the office had already arranged a meeting time for her, but something was always interrupted, and she couldn't see her for several days.

Suo Yanlin was both helpless and apologetic. The dinner party that was arranged early was also postponed again and again.

Jingyi is still very understanding.

Cheng Zhichen is someone who can see him if he wants to see it now? What if it's a sister? Even my grandmother said that living here is also close to it, and it is common to not see it for a month or two.

Jingyi can listen to her grandmother and her at home. Du Shi asked about Tao Xiang sideways, and she responded vaguely. I don't want to lie to my mother-in-law, but Tao Xiang's attitude is like that now, even if she has the heart, she has to find the right opportunity...... As soon as she said goodbye that day, she was full of him. When I heard his name inadvertently, my heart trembled for a long time, and it was difficult to calm down.

She knew she was in for a catastrophe this time.

Or, in fact, he is her doom, no matter where she escapes, she has never really escaped from it......

My father was able to get out of bed and got up early this morning to resume boxing. Although I can only take one trip, I can see that I am in good spirits.

She saw Zhichen accompanying her father under the osmanthus tree in the upstairs room, and she also went down to have a look. She still remembers that year, when she was here to watch her father boxing with her third brother and Zhixi. How hearty the Tai Chi was that trip! It's just that the mood at that time was not at all like what it is now...... "The third brother doesn't have this time to accompany his father now, right?" Thanks to Brother Zhi for so many years, he was by his father's side. Jingyi came out, stood behind Zhi Yi, and whispered.

Zhiyan already knew that she was coming out, but she didn't turn around immediately, and after listening to her, she turned around and said, "Miss Ten is serious." Nothing matters more to me than the old man. "Faint, but it sounds like the vicissitudes of decades are in these few words.

Jingyi looked at him, heard the sound, looked up, and saw that a window was closed. She knew that it was the bedroom of the Seventh Sister, and she must have seen them. She looked at Zhi Chen, but Zhi Xi didn't have any special meaning on her face, so she whispered: "Seventh Sister's temperament is still like that." It's all these years, and she's still alone. ”

Zhiyan didn't make a sound.

Jingyi knew that if she said it again, she would probably have too much. At this time, Cheng Shiyun finished punching, and he hurriedly went down with tea and towels. Jingyi called out to her father, and Cheng Shiyun nodded.

"What are you chewing on his tongue?" Zhiluan flashed out of the room and said in a low voice. Unkempt and unhappy, obviously he didn't bother to wash his face, so he deliberately looked for Jingyi.

Jingyi frowned. Zhiluan usually lives on campus and only comes back on Sundays. caught up with her at home, and Zhiluan still treated her in a weird way. But Jingyi didn't care, at this time, seeing Zhiluan's nervous appearance, she teased her and said, "Seventh sister, let students see your appearance, how do you teach people?" ”

Zhiluan glanced at her and said, "I want the patient to know that you are a fox who is good at seducing men, who dares to see you?" I haven't seen each other for so many years, and the fox is domineering again...... Who are you going to hurt this time? ”

Jing Yi glared angrily, and wanted to say a few words to go back, but suddenly saw Zhiluan looking behind her, she couldn't help but say loudly: "Seventh sister, you ......"

Zhiluan covered her mouth in a panic, dragged her in from outside the door, slapped her hard, and looked at Zhilu outside with her father and turned her head to look, fortunately she was quick with her eyes, otherwise she looked like a ghost...... "What about death?" Dead girl, look for me all her life. Zhiluan snorted, stomped his feet and ran upstairs.

Jingyi said loudly to her back: "Seventh sister, you better work harder!" ”

Zhiluan snapped and fell on the stairs, scolding Jingyi even louder.

Jing Yixiao bent down and wanted to go over to pull her, but she had already gotten up and ran upstairs.

But Hui An heard the movement and came out to ask what was going on, Jing Yi looked at her, couldn't help but laugh, and went in to help her prepare early.

was busy, Mother Liu came in to find Jingyi, and said that the third young master called 61 words to find Miss Ten.

Jingyi wiped the water on her hands, and when she came out, she picked up the earpiece, but there was a delicate voice talking inside, saying that the third uncle, I still want to go back to the candy...... She was stunned, and then she heard Zhichen and said, Okay, how many third uncles do you want to bring them...... She listened to the words of Zhixin and Suixin.

Where is this still the majestic governor Cheng Zhichen?

As if knowing that someone was listening, Zhichen was silent for a moment.

Jing Yi spoke first and said, "Nan, you put down the 61 words of electricity." ”

"Good morning Mom! Goodbye third uncle! So he hurriedly deducted the 61st chapter.

Jing Yi calmed down before saying, "The third brother is early." ”

Zhichen spoke again, and sure enough, he was already in that serious tone again. He called 61 words, that is, to greet his parents, and then asked her to come to Qixingqiao at noon to have a meal together. He can spare time at noon today. He specially instructed him to remember to bring his heart.

Jingyi agreed, and let Zhichen hang up the phone 61 words first.

The heart that had been worried for a few days was put down.

For years she avoided seeing people, one by one these days. It was as if one by one the magic barriers were shattered in front of her, and her whole body was glowing with new vitality......

She went out early at noon and took Suixin to the Qixingqiao Mansion by car.

The car drove into the Qixingqiao Mansion, and she looked outside.

The Seven Star Bridge Mansion has almost completely maintained its original appearance.

It seems that after Cheng Zhichen became the owner of Qixing Bridge, he deliberately retained the tradition here. Or maybe it means Suo Yanlin. After all, Mrs. Suo is still alive. And this is her father's former official residence.

Jingyi got out of the car, saw Cheng Bei who opened the door for her, and respectfully called her Miss Ten.

She nodded to Cheng Bei.

"The Third Young Master is waiting for you." Cheng Bei asked her to go inside.

Jingyi asked the third young grandmother? Cheng Bei said that the third young grandmother had something to go out, but told Miss Ten that she would be back in half an hour.

Jingyi nodded. She looked around. This is not the main building of the official residence, but a small secluded house. The place where she got off the car was still some distance from the door of the house, and she and Suixin needed to walk over.

Cheng Bei was wearing a black tunic suit. The steps were steady, and they were silent as usual.

The silence and solemnity in the residence were nothing more than ever. Jingyi originally thought that she would feel very depressed, but she didn't.

When Cheng Bei asked people to go in and report, she stood in the small hall and waited, without sitting. glanced at the tea brought by the maid, and did not move. Sui Xin is by her side, very well-behaved. She looked at it and felt relieved. The upbringing and demeanor that Sui Xin showed was really good.

She spoke softly to Suixin.

She faintly heard someone inside shouting, and she couldn't tell who it was. But here...... She looked up, I am afraid that except for Cheng Zhichen, few people here dare to raise their voices anymore. Sure enough, after a while, the door of the study opened, and two people came out, one after the other, and the one who walked in front was sweating profusely and took out a handkerchief to wipe it. Looking at the military ranks, both of them are first-class generals, just an army and a navy.

Seeing this, Jingyi quietly turned her face.

Cheng Bei did not pass.

Then two more people came out of the study and sent the two generals out of the door.

This time, Jing Yi recognized that one of them was Lu Qiu Shaoqian, the former director of Chief Suo's chamberlain. is now the chief of staff of the third brother, and he can be said to be a veteran of the two dynasties, and he is in a high position. The other one she also recognized was General Shi Jingchang. The two of them walked out as they talked, neither noticing Jingyi.

Luqiu Shaoqian came back, and as soon as he settled down, he saw Jingyi, came over with a smile, and said, "Miss Ten has arrived, wait a minute." I'll let people inform. He said and looked at Director Wen in the chamber.

Jingyi smiled and nodded, "It's okay if I wait." ”

didn't wait for anyone to report in, Cheng Zhichen had already come out of the study. He glanced at Jingyi, nodded, and said to Luqiu Shaoqian first: "They actually played sloppy with me!" When is this! You even intercede for them? ”

Jingyi stood still, seeing Lu Qiu Shaoqian's expression as usual, obviously because he was used to seeing Zhichen angry like this. She looked at the third brother holding a cigarette in his hand, shirt and trousers, although the clothes were ordinary, the majesty was really not bad at all...... He stood down and said, "Let Tao Xiang come to me immediately." ”

"Commander Tao has just arrived, let him rest." Lu Qiu Shaoqian said with a smile.

"I'm going to see him soon." Cheng Zhichen said again.

Lu Qiu Shaoqian nodded, and before turning to leave, he smiled at Jing Yi.

"Third brother." Jingyi shouted.