The day before the beginning of winter, Nalan Jinxiu received a letter from Princess Qinghe's mansion, which was written by Qu Lianbing. The letter said that she had been sick for many days, and she was afraid that the day of her death would not be far away, and she hoped that she could go back to Nanchu and see her for the last time.

After reading the letter, Nalan Jinxiu didn't know what it was like in her heart. The mother-daughter relationship between her and Qu Lianbing is not deep, but it is not completely affectionate. It's a matter of life and death, and she always has to go back and take a look.

However, Nanchu is definitely not easy to go. Ling'er and Qiao'er have been sent away by her, Han Po has also been controlled by her, plus she is in Jifu and has the protection of the third brother, no matter how good Qu Qingze is, he can't do anything to her.

If she returns to Nanchu, I'm afraid that there will be many guns and arrows waiting for her. What she fears is that she won't be able to come back. If she can't see the third brother and Jiming in the future, then what's the point of her living!

Ji Hongye came back in the evening, and the two of them took a bath and leaned on the big kang to read. Nalan Jinxiu didn't turn a page for a long time, only leaning on Ji Hongye's arms in a daze.

"But are you worried about going to Nanchu?" Ji Hongye said lightly.

Nalan Jinxiu slowly raised his head in his arms and asked, "How did the third brother know?"

"There is nothing I don't know about the affairs of our house. ”

Nalan Jinxiu sighed, not knowing what to tell him.

"Since the eldest princess of Qinghe is seriously ill, you are her daughter, and it is not okay not to go back. ”

"I know, but ......"

Nalan Jinxiu's desire to speak stopped again, making Ji Hongye understand that she was worried. It's not difficult to guess what it is, the maid she brought from Nanchu was sent away by her, and it seems that she doesn't want to be involved there.

The marriage between the two countries is mostly from the perspective of interests, and the lord of Southern Chu has always been ambitious, so of course he will not let go of this good opportunity. Presumably, she hoped that she could provide useful information for Nan Chu.

"Before I come back today, I have already arranged everything, Nanchu, I will accompany you. ”

Nalan Jinxiu got up from his arms, knelt beside him, and looked at him: "Third brother, do you know that Nanchu is very dangerous, especially since you are still the first assistant of Daning's cabinet. If you go, they'll definitely take a toll on you. ”

Ji Hongye's eyes were very calm, he looked at Nalan Jinxiu quietly, and said softly: "If I don't go, the means they should use will definitely be used against you." ”

You are my wife, and I cannot put you alone at risk. Ji Hongye didn't say this, he is a person who can't say anything too emotional. But Nalan Jinxiu and him have the same heart, how can they not understand?

She stretched out two arms around Ji Hongye's neck, pressed her forehead against him, and whispered, "Then we won't go." ”

Ji Hongye sighed: "If Nan Chu is really calculating you and me this time, it is inevitable." You can not go back to the family letter written by the eldest princess, but what if Nan Chu sends an official document?"

Nalan Jinxiu was silent, if Nan Chu sent an official document, this involves filial piety, and Daning must also let her go back. It seems that she can't go on this trip to Nanchu.

"Then I'll go by myself, and you bring me a guard. ”

"No, I have to be with you personally. ”

"Third brother, your identity is too valuable, and you must not risk yourself. ”

Ji Hongye's originally soft eyes were a little more reproachful, and he said, "I am your husband." ”

Nalan Jinxiu suddenly had a sour nose, she leaned on Ji Hongye's shoulder, and said in a dumb voice: "Third brother, you don't know how dangerous Nanchu is, if you follow me, it will be equivalent to a sheep falling into the mouth of a tiger." ”

Ji Hongye reached out and gently stroked her hair, and replied: "If I am a sheep, then you are mutton, and you will be eaten without struggling." ”

Nalan Jinxiu was amused by his analogy, she sniffed and whispered, "All they want is the Cloud Shocking Order, or I can use it for them." As long as I have something to use, they won't kill me.

If I am really controlled by them, the third brother can find a way to save me. But if you go with me, and then we are all controlled by them, then who will come to the rescue? There is no outside force to pull them, don't we have to let them slaughter?"

Nalan Jinxiu wanted to convince Ji Hongye that she knew the danger of going to Nanchu, so she didn't want him to go with her.

Ji Hongye didn't think so, his eyes became dark and deep, and his tone was still the same as usual: "What means Nan Chu is going to use, although I don't know, I can guess a few points." Whether it is a sheep or not is still unknown. ”

Of course, Nalan Jinxiu knew that the third brother was not comforting her by saying this, and when he said this, he was at least half sure of Nanchu's trip. She has a little peace of mind, and half of it is good, it is better than her having no chance of winning alone.

"Third brother, I want to have a supper. Nalan Jinxiu's voice was a little glutinous. Because of the cold, her stomach has been bad, so Ji Hongye didn't let her eat supper for fear of increasing the burden on her stomach.

Ji Hongye sighed, he came back late today, and dinner was eaten in the palace. It is estimated that she has something on her mind, so the dinner is not delicious.

"Then let's eat something light and soft. Ji Hongye got up, pulled off his coat on the screen, and went out to order someone to prepare a meal.

Nalan Jinxiu sat on the kang and looked at his back with a smile. She found that no matter what was waiting for her behind, as long as she had the third brother by her side, then she would not be afraid at all.

Because Nalan Jinxiu didn't use much for dinner, the small kitchen has always prepared the materials for supper. After getting Ji Hongye's instructions, he quickly made a table of meals.

Nalan Jinxiu was bored eating alone, so Ji Hongye accompanied her on the side. After dinner, the two went out to eat as usual, Nalan Jinxiu wore a thick rabbit fur cloak, and walked slowly with Ji Hongye holding hands.

She suddenly thought that she and her third brother were going to Nanchu, what should Ning Yanqi in the mansion do? She always felt that Ning Yanqi was a dangerous person, so she kept guarding against her.

It's just that she doesn't know what the third brother thinks of Ning Yanqi. Usually, she didn't dare to ask, for fear that the third brother would think too much and think that she didn't trust him, but it would definitely not work if she didn't say it at this time.

"Don't worry, she can't make any waves, I'll let Long Yi look at her. ”

Long Yi has been by Ji Hongye's side for many years, and he has long been able to take charge on his own. Ji Hongye would hand over things to him whenever he wanted to leave Beijing, and he handled it very well every time.

Ji Hongye went to Nanchu this time, and he still brought Ji Xiaobai, Ye Bing, and Lu Jincheng. The Qianji Battalion is still followed by him, and as for how many secret guards there are, even Nalan Jinxiu is not clear.

She was not very curious, so she didn't ask so clearly, but she only knew that the third brother was very well prepared this time. Her panicked heart gradually felt peaceful.

Back at the princess's mansion, Nalan Jinxiu and Ji Hongye naturally went to see Qu Lianbing first.

Qu Lianbing's whole person looked unenergetic, showing a state of running out of oil and running out. When his eyes looked at Nalan Jinxiu, there was a ray of light: "Sheng'er, you are finally back." ”

Nalan Jinxiu's heart felt a pain, she knew that this was the feeling of Xu Jinsheng's body. She approached the bedside and knelt down, and whispered, "Mother, the child is not filial and has not been able to serve you by your side. ”

"What stupid things do you say, it's embarrassing to let you go and kiss, I don't blame you. Qu Lianbing spoke out of breath, and every word he spit out seemed extremely difficult.

At this time, Ji Hongye, who was still standing at the door, also bowed and saluted, and said in a deep voice: "Meet my mother-in-law." ”

Qu Lianbing then took his eyes off Nalan Jinxiu's face and turned to Ji Hongye. Her eyes, which were originally a little gray, became very sharp, and her tone was unceremoniously: "You are Ji Hongye, the first assistant of the cabinet of Daning Kingdom?"

Ji Hongye replied with a straight posture and a calm attitude: "Yes." ”

Qu Lianbing sneered: "Do you know what the people of Nanchu say about you?"

"I don't know. ”

"It is said that you have strong political skills and are a young talent, but in just a few years, you have become a generation of powerful ministers in Daning. Don't say that it's your Daning Dynasty, there has never been such a young first minister in many countries. Ji Shoufu is really a genius. ”

Qu Lianbing's tone of voice was very harsh, and what he said was not like what the elders said to the juniors. Nalan Jinxiu felt the targeting here, and just as she was about to speak, she was stopped by Qu Lianbing.

Ji Hongye also turned his eyes to Nalan Jinxiu, signaling her not to worry with his eyes, and he said slowly: "Mother-in-law praised it." ”

"Sheng'er, you go out first, I have something to say to him alone. ”

Nalan Jinxiu took Qu Lianbing's hand, looking a little anxious, she whispered: "Mother, don't embarrass him." ”

Qu Lianbing looked at Nalan Jinxiu, reproach gradually appeared in his eyes, and his voice was thin and small: "My life is short, what I do is naturally for your good, you can go out first!"

Nalan Jinxiu was afraid that Qu Lianbing would say anything excessive, or negotiate conditions with the third brother. If it were someone else, of course the third brother would not suffer, but in the face of Qu Lianbing, he would definitely deliberately give in.

The third brother can come to Nanchu with her, it has already paid a lot, and she can't make it difficult for him anymore. As the so-called concern is chaos, Nalan Jinxiu looked at Ji Hongye at this time. That look is obviously clear, as long as he doesn't let her out, she will stay here and not leave.

Of course, Qu Lianbing also saw it, and she sighed lowly: "Girls are outgoing." ”

Nalan Jinxiu still held her arm and didn't let go, and said in a consultative tone: "Mother is not in good health, she should be tired after so long, it's better to sleep for a while!"

Qu Lianbing's appearance was a little stern: "In the end, I am a mother or you are a mother, how can you make a decision for me!"

When she was young, she was already a famous female general on the battlefield, and even if she is seriously ill now, she still has a bit of unangry and self-righteous momentum, which makes people dare not despise her.