In mid-November, just as the Xinghua port was about to be completed, several news came from Lin'an.

First, it took two years to finally return from overseas the ocean-going fleet brought back far less than expected, not only that, but even the ships were less than half, because the fleet in the South China Sea last year through the South Seas to Tianzhu, encountered a big storm at sea, unfortunately lost most of the half, less than 30 of the 100 ships arrived at the coast of Tianzhu, the goods on the ship were destroyed and discarded innumerable, suffered this catastrophe, the fleet could not move forward at all, in Tianzhu after a few months of rest, and the Tianzhu people exchanged materials, the remaining 20 ships along the coast returned to the South Seas, Then he rode the wind back to the Great Song Dynasty.

Since there were very few things brought back this time, the fleet did not sell any goods along the way, and all of them were transported back to Lin'an, and even this could not alleviate the anger of the court and the emperor, and all the officials involved in the return were suspended.

Another piece of news is that Wei Shixun, a member of the Privy Council and governor of the Privy Council, was dismissed, and Shi Ju, a servant of the Ministry of Officials, supervised the imperial history Zheng Zhongxiong signed the Privy Council.

In addition to this, there is also news that the imperial court intends to restore restrictions on foreign trade.

Not long after several news reached Xinghua, just when Yang Congyi was in doubt, a document from the Ministry of Officials arrived in Xinghua, asking him to hand over the verdict within a month and be on standby at home.

This paper order made Yang Congyi very surprised, his term of office is still a year away, I don't know if the court suddenly suspended him this time is related to his letter to the emperor, suggesting the release of foreign trade restrictions, now the situation in the DPRK and the central government, the government decree has changed, once the foreign trade restrictions are really restored, he will inevitably be abandoned.

The construction of the port is about to be completed, even if the ministry has been appointed, before the succession of the general judgment arrives, Yang Congyi is still the chief official of the general judgment, and many things in Xinghua are still in charge of him, and the port construction is nearing the end, and he has completed ninety-nine steps in one hundred steps, so he naturally does not want to give up halfway, and the money for the construction of the port is funded by people who are close to him, and he has to give them an explanation.

The construction of Xinghua Port was not affected, and the construction continued under the supervision of Yang Congyi.

A few days later, another appointment document arrived in Xinghua, asking Yang Congyi to report back to the Ministry of Officials before the tenth day of the first month of the month, and to be on standby in Lin'an.

As soon as this appointment arrived, Yang Congyi suddenly felt a little in a hurry, the construction of the port has not yet been completed, Lian'er is also pregnant, six or seven months, Xinghua to Lin'an, thousands of miles apart, the road is far away, whether to bring them, or not to take them, it is very difficult.

If he sets off alone within five days, he can rush back to Lin'an before the tenth day of the lunar month, but if he wants to bring Qingchen and pregnant Lian'er, I am afraid that he will be on the way for the New Year.

Since the transfer document received did not clearly tell Yang Congyi what he would give him next, what position he would arrange for him, and where he would serve, after discussing with Qingchen, Yang Congyi decided to rush to Lin'an alone to stand by, Qingchen and Lian'er stayed in Xinghua for the time being, or returned to Quanzhou, and waited for him to stabilize before picking them up.

Qingchen didn't want to stay in Xinghua, and the news that Lian'er was pregnant had been kept secret, so she wanted Lian'er to give birth to the child quietly, and then she had it. Lian'er is now six or seven months pregnant, and she can't hide it more and more, and her husband's transfer from Xinghua at this time is definitely good news for her, they can take this opportunity to leave naturally, go to a place where no one knows them, and give birth to the child quietly.

Quanzhou, which is close to Xinghua, is a good place to go, and they have lived in Quanzhou for three years before and are familiar with it, so Qingchen and Lian'er unanimously decided to return to Quanzhou to settle down.

Within one day, Yang Congyi sealed the unfinished errand of the general judgment yamen, and the construction of the port was finished, and jointly signed and confirmed the issue of the right to use the berths of Xinghua port with the Zhijun Yamen.

Before leaving Xinghua, Yang Congyi went to Meng's Mansion to visit Lord Meng, which was a farewell.

Master Meng has been an official for many years, and he knew that Lin'an has changed over the years, and before parting, he repeatedly warned Yang Congyi that he was born in martial arts, although he did not serve in the army, but the martial arts brand on his body could never be removed, and he needed to be cautious and careful as an official in Lin'an, and he must not have outrageous remarks, so as not to incur unwarranted disasters, as long as he kept his mouth shut and did not disobey the court and the emperor, he would have a chance to be promoted.

After Yang Congyi thanked him, he hurriedly left Putian with his family and rushed back to Quanzhou.

When they left Quanzhou, they entrusted the house to the commander stationed in Quanzhou, and the forbidden army here was revoked more than two years ago, and their house was left unattended.

According to Yang Congyi's meaning, he wanted to buy a new small courtyard for them, but Qingchen and Lian'er wanted to live in the old land, and he didn't have much time, so he could only go to Quanzhou Yamen for help.

After visiting the governor of Quanzhou, he transferred some officials from the yamen and quickly cleaned up the small house.

He has no foundation in Quanzhou, and now Lian'er is pregnant, leaving them in Quanzhou, he is actually somewhat uneasy, went to Quanzhou Prefecture to visit Zhizhou, and seconded a cadre of yamen to help clean the courtyard, in fact, he wants to add a layer of protection for them, if there is a trouble that is not easy to solve, he also knows where to find someone, as an official relative, the yamen will naturally take more care.

It was almost late November when they were placed, and it was only more than 20 days before they reported to Lin'an.

So he didn't delay any longer, and after saying goodbye to Qingchen and Lian'er, Yang Congyi traveled day and night, and rushed to Lin'an non-stop.

The imperial court gave an urgent order, and along the way, I don't know how many horses were changed at the post stations along the way, and they rushed to the Qiantang River on the ninth night of the lunar month.

The next day, after entering the city and reporting to the Ministry of Officials for the record, and leaving the address, Yang Congyi stayed in an inn in the city and waited quietly for the arrangement of the imperial court.

Quietly returned to Lin'an, Yang Congyi did not go to find any acquaintances, the front division of the palace did not go, and the West Workshop did not go, after the Laba Festival, the prosperous and lively Lin'an City, already had the atmosphere of the Spring Festival, and all this was familiar and strange to him, familiar is that he has lived here for many years, and the strange thing is that even if he occasionally goes on the street, he still can't call the names of some streets and alleys that are often walked, most places in Lin'an City have nothing to do with him, he has not left his footprints, nor has he left his figure.

On the third day after returning to Lin'an, one evening, the innkeeper personally sent him a letter, saying that the person who brought the letter to the inn looked like an official in regular clothes.

Yang Congyi sent the shopkeeper away, didn't think much about it, opened the letter and looked at it, only to see only two lines of words on it: "At three o'clock tonight, Hongbin Lou Qingmingju will not be seen or dispersed." ”

There was no title on the letter, and there was no signing.

Holding this extremely simple letter, Yang Congyi couldn't think of a reason after thinking about it, just see it, I don't know who would make it so mysterious.

There are not many people who know that Yang Congyi has returned to Lin'an, except for some old people in Lin'an, and they can't think of anyone.

Hongbin Building is one of the few extra-large restaurants in Lin'an City, can enter and exit Hongbin Building is not a dignitary, or a wealthy businessman, the legend of the owner behind Hongbin Building is a wealthy family with eyes to the sky, but no one has ever seen it, and no one dares to dig deep into his identity.

The inn where Yang Congyi lived was still far away from Hongbin Tower, and after receiving the letter, he didn't hesitate too much, freshened up a little, and set off to rush over.

When he came to Hongbin Building in an ordinary costume, he was immediately stopped by the guards in front of the restaurant, and he had to have an identity to enter Hongbin Building, and they couldn't see how high Yang Congyi, who was dressed in green clothes, was.

was stopped, Yang Congyi did not argue, only said that he was invited to come to Hongbin Building for a banquet.

As soon as they heard this, the guards immediately divided their men into the room to report.

When I was young, a person who looked like a steward came out and whispered, where to go to the appointment?

Yang Congyi replied, Qingmingju.

Three words exit, the steward hurriedly asked, but the surname is Yang?

Yang Congyi nodded slightly.

The steward immediately greeted him with a smile, invited him into Hongbin Building, took him all the way up to the fourth floor, and stopped in front of the 'Qingmingju'.

"Lord Yang, please!"

The steward said politely, and then turned and left.

Facing the closed door, Yang Congyi didn't know whether to push the door and enter, or to knock on the door, did the person who asked him come?

Appearing in this kind of place, they are all people with different identities, and the etiquette is not less than half a point, so they raise their hands and knock lightly on the door.

After a few breaths, there were footsteps in the private room, the sound of the door opening.

The door opened, and a familiar face appeared in front of Yang Congyi, which made him unable to believe his eyes, surprised and delighted.

"Brother Tang, why are you here?"

The two looked at each other awkwardly for a few breaths, and Yang Congyi spoke first, breaking the silence.

The person who opened the door was none other than Tang Xun, who had not been seen for many years, although her face was calm, her eyes were a little suspicious.

"Brother Yang, long time no see."

"yes, I haven't heard from you for a long time, how are you doing in the past few years?"

Looking at Tang Xun's eyes, Yang Congyi didn't know what to say, the years had left traces on her face, and in the past days, from studying to going to sea, scenes came to her mind in an instant, and he finally failed her.

"Come in and talk about it."

Tang Xun hid a trace of sadness in his eyes, lowered his eyebrows, turned around, and returned to the private room.

Yang Congyi entered the house and closed the door with his hand.

Apart from the two of them, there was no one else in the room.

"Brother Yang, please take a seat."

Tang Xun's face was calm and polite, and he stood quietly in front of the table.

"Brother Tang, please first!"

Looking at Tang Xun's calm expression and cold voice, Yang Congyi quickly regained his composure, and his thoughts returned to the house.

Tang Xun was no longer polite, sat down at the table according to Yan, and then raised his hand to pick up the steaming purple sand teapot on the table, took a small teacup, and said while pouring tea: "Longjing tea just brewed, drink a cup?" ”

"Thank you, Brother Tang."

After Yang Congyi sat down opposite, the two drank tea quietly, and the room fell silent, and the atmosphere suddenly became a little strange and weird.