"No, it's not good, I went back to my hometown to worship my ancestors this time, I received an errand, I want to investigate the case of the loss of iron mines, it is safer for you to stay in the capital, this is also what grandmother meant."

Xiao Yin saw Ran Qiunian's face full of reluctance, and his pitiful appearance made him a little unbearable, but he still hardened his heart and was not moved by Ran Qiunian's words.

"Iron Ore Loss?"

Originally, Xiao Yin moving out of her grandmother would make Ran Qiunian have some scruples, but she was attracted by another news in her words, and couldn't help but guess wildly: "Is it the batch that Zhang Shaoxian hid in my Qiubai brother's caravan and transported to the capital?" ”

Ran Qiunian's heartbeat suddenly pounded like a drum, and his face was a little ugly.

She can't be allowed to think about it, iron ore smuggling is a felony, they have just discovered iron ore from Zhang Shaoxian from unknown sources, and on the other hand, the imperial court sent someone to investigate the case of the loss of iron ore.

Fortunately, Xiao Yin's words gave Ran Qiunian great comfort: "Don't worry, it won't be that batch." ”

"What was lost in the Lingnan area was the iron ore of the imperial court, and the number was not much, but the iron ore mined by the imperial court was all high-grade refined iron ore, and Zhang Shaoxian's there could only be regarded as medium grade at most, and most of them were mined privately from the black kiln, and the quality was not complete."

Ran Qiunian breathed a sigh of relief, but was attracted by the place name mentioned in Xiao Yin's mouth: "You said that you are going to check the lost official mines in the Lingnan area?" ”

"What, what did Nian'er think of?" This case has not spread, only the court knows some information, and it stands to reason that Ran Qiunian cannot know any news.

"No, no, I was just taken aback, Splendid City is just in the Lingnan area, I didn't expect anyone to dare to hit the iron ore head of the imperial court."

Ran Qiunian replied dryly.

Xiao Yin glanced at Ran Qiunian strangely, and saw that her face was a little pale, thinking that she was still worried that this matter would involve the Ran family and Ran Qiubai, so she gently enlightened her.

"Don't worry, with Qiubai's character, he will never be involved in this case, and the Ran family's business has always abided by the law under his grandmother's hands, and he will never be involved in these transactions."

"It's just that the emperor sent me to investigate this case, and I am bound to confront those bold bandits, whether it is my grandmother or me, I hope you can stay in the capital safely, and when the dust settles on this case, I will return to Ran's house."

Xiao Yin touched Ran Qiunian's head, and made up his mind to leave her in the capital, with the protection of the General's Mansion, he could have no worries.

"Didn't grandmother already know about this?"

Xiao Yin did not deny it.

Ran Qiu thought about it, the lost iron ore in the Lingnan area was so close to Splendid City, although no news spread, but with her grandmother's wrist, it was not strange to know some inside information.

No wonder my aunt is clearly in good shape, but she suddenly spread the news that she is sick. Ran Qiunian finally figured out the cause and effect, grandmother had a plan for a long time, she wanted to send herself to the capital to avoid chaos in the general's mansion.

It's a pity that she is destined to disappoint her grandmother and Xiao Yin. Ran Qiunian smiled bitterly, if she didn't know anything about this matter, it would be fine, but she really knew some inside stories about the loss of the Lingnan iron mine.

These things, she can't explain these things directly to Xiao Yin, so she can only find a way to follow Xiao Yin together, and guide without a trace on the way to handle the case.

Xiao Yin's attitude was very resolute, and she made up her mind to stay in the General's Mansion, Ran Qiunian had no choice but to go back and find another way.

Early the next morning, Xiao Yin began to pack his bags, in fact, it didn't take him a whole day to pack his luggage, but because he returned to his hometown this time, he was not alone, and the little grandfather from the Duke of Qi also had to accompany him.

That one was no better than him, and he could travel lightly, and the carriage and the attendants alone were enough to prepare three. But the aristocratic atmosphere in the capital is like this, but Xiao Yin, who only packed a box of books in his luggage, seems to be a maverick.

"Big brother, tomorrow when you go back to your hometown to worship your ancestors, can't you really take Nian'er with you? Nian'er can only go back to participate in the ancestor worship, and after the ancestor worship, she can also go back to the capital. ”

Early in the morning, Ran Qiunian found Xiao Yin and followed people in his study.

"No, you can stay in the General's Mansion with peace of mind, maybe the case will be handled quickly, and you can go home before the New Year."

Xiao Yin put the last book on the table into the box, rejected Ran Qiunian in one bite, and sent someone to carry the things into the carriage without changing his face.

"But ......"

Ran Qiunian wanted to struggle a little more, but suddenly a report came from outside.

"Young Master Cousin, the little grandfather of the Qi Mansion is here."

The news brought by the little girl interrupted Ran Qiunian's words, and when she heard Qi Ruoyun's name, her face suddenly became a little unhappy.

"What is he here for?"

Xiao Yin glanced at Ran Qiunian's expression, and was not surprised by the rejection she expressed.

Although he didn't know the reason, Ran Qiunian seemed to dislike Qi Ruoyun very much from the first time he saw him. Xiao Yin sometimes feels strange, but as long as Ran Qiunian doesn't want to say it, he doesn't plan to delve into it.

"I forgot to tell you yesterday that this time the Lingnan iron mine was lost, and the emperor sent me to investigate the case with Grandpa Qi."

Qi Ruoyun came this time, it must be for the purpose of setting off to Splendid City tomorrow to investigate the case. Xiao Yin asked him to sit down in the front hall, turned his head and said a word to Ran Qiunian, and went straight to the front hall.

Ran Qiunian was left in the empty study, looking at Xiao Yin's distant back, the battle between heaven and man in her mind, on the one hand, she didn't want to go with Qi Ruoyun, and on the other hand, she couldn't let go of the case.

In the end, it was the latter who had the upper hand, she gritted her teeth, and decided to wait outside for Xiao Yin to finish her talks with Qi Ruoyun before continuing to pester him.

"Sister Nian'er, I was talking to Brother Xiao about you, but I didn't expect to meet you." Qi Ruoyun saw Ran Qiunian wandering under the corridor, as if he was waiting for someone, so he took it for granted that Ran Qiunian was waiting for him.

Xiao Yin stood beside Qi Ruoyun, planning to send people out of the house in person, seeing Ran Qiunian waiting in the corridor, knowing that this girl was still not dead to the idea of returning to Splendid City, he deliberately did not look at Ran Qiunian, wanting her to retreat.

"I haven't seen you for a long time since I said goodbye last time, how is the little grandfather lately?"

Ran Qiu Nian saw that Xiao Yin was "hard-hearted", she was not moved at all, and couldn't help but be a little angry, she deliberately followed the two of them and talked to Qi Ruoyun.

Accustomed to Ran Qiunian's indifferent posture in front of him, today's rare "enthusiasm" made Qi Ruoyun a little flattered for a while.

"What can I do badly? It's you, you don't talk about the tea in Tianxianglou anymore, right? ”

Qi Ruoyun thought that it was the encounter in Tianxianglou that made Ran Qiunian get closer to him, and he brought a little bit in his words, but because of Xiao Yin's presence, he just vaguely talked about the day when he bumped into Ran Qiunian disguised as a man and sneaked out of the house to play.

The feeling of the little secret between the two made Qi Ruoyun feel that his relationship with Ran Qiunian was a little closer. Of course, that's just what he thought.

"The little grandfather said with a smile, Nian'er has recently cultivated herself in the house, and she has learned the craft of making incense with the grandmother in the house, and she has not touched the art of tea for a long time."

Ran Qiunian coughed lightly, a little weak. She secretly glanced at Xiao Yin's expression, and couldn't help but be a little discouraged when she saw that he was still the same ancient well.

The three of them walked together, through the cloister, and in front of them was the main entrance of the General's Palace. A servant came over from behind and stopped Xiao Yin: "Young Master Cousin, the general told you to go to the study." ”

When Qi Ruoyun heard this, he smiled at Xiao Yin and said: "In this case, Brother Xiao will go over first, don't let the old general wait for a long time, the gate is here, and there are a few steps left, it is enough to send me with a thought." ”

Xiao Yin glanced at Ran Qiunian, and Ran Qiunian echoed angrily: "Yes, big brother, don't worry, Nian'er will send the little grandfather to the door, uncle is looking for you at this time, there must be something important, don't let him wait." ”

Xiao Yin saw Ran Qiunian's unhappiness, smiled bitterly in his heart, saw that the door was dozens of steps away, and did not insist any longer, after saying goodbye to Qi Ruoyun, he walked towards General Gu's study.

"Nian'er, are you having an awkward relationship with Brother Xiao?"

After seeing Xiao Yin leave, Qi Ruoyun smiled and joked to Ran Qiu.

"No, Nian'er is not a child anymore, how can she be angry because she wants to be left in the capital?"

Ran Qiunian said sullenly, because she was really depressed, she couldn't take care of Qi Ruoyun, who had always hated her.

"Tomorrow we will leave for Splendid City, will Nian'er not go with us?"

Qi Ruoyun's eyes darkened, and he was a little surprised.

"I think, but it's a pity that the eldest brother is very resolute, it seems that this time he is really going to live in the capital for a long time."

Ran Qiunian sighed, not wanting to talk to Qi Ruoyun about this matter again.

Seeing that the gate was in front of him, Qi Ruoyun's eyes moved slightly, and he suddenly had an idea, he looked at Ran Qiunian with a smile, and asked her gently: "Does Sister Nian'er really want to go back to her hometown together?" If it doesn't work for Brother Xiao, I have a way to take you on a journey. ”

Qi Ruoyun's words made Ran Qiunian's heart, which had already accepted her fate, thump again, her eyes were slightly bright, she looked at Qi Ruoyun with excitement, and asked, "What is the best way for the little grandfather?" ”

"Tomorrow, I will take the carriage and horse through the General's Mansion, and under the pretext of walking with Brother Xiao, it is also polite to enter the Mansion to say goodbye to General Gu. Then you can blend in with my attendants and go out of the house together. When the carriage and horses leave the capital, even Brother Xiao will find you, and he will not be able to send you back to the General's Mansion. ”

Ran Qiu Nian heard it, although this method sounded very bold, but in fact it was extremely feasible, and he couldn't help but untie his tightly locked brows, and smiled at Qi Ruoyun.

Qi Ruoyun saw Ran Qiunian happy, and his heart was also happy, although this method was risky, the little loss he paid was insignificant compared to the gain he obtained.

"Then it's decided, early tomorrow morning, when the little grandfather enters the house to meet his uncle, I will take the opportunity to sneak in. If we can really go back to Splendid City together, Nian'er will definitely thank the little grandfather for his righteous action. ”

"It's just that I was wronged, and my sister Nian'er wants to take a break in the carriage with luggage."

But what is this to Ran Qiunian at this time?

As the two spoke, they had already come to the gate of the General's Mansion, Ran Qiunian stood still, said goodbye to Qi Ruoyun, and after seeing him get into the carriage, he turned around, smiled contentedly, and walked back to his house.