Yan Hong said goodbye to Zhang Juzheng, but immediately went to Xuanhe Lane. From his letters, he knew that several members of the Mo family had made a lot of money by doing salt business in the past year, so he moved here from Fugui Lane, in order to get closer to the yamen, so as not to be harassed by scoundrels again. Although with Yan Hong's protection, as long as people in Yangzhou City have normal brains, they will not go to them for trouble, but after all, once Yan Hong leaves Yangzhou, the only man in this family, Mo Xingzu, is only ten years old this year, and he really can't rely on it. The local officials naturally have to take good care of Yan Xiaoxiang's family members, but if they are far away, who can guarantee that something will happen?

Yan Hong's visit this time was a private gathering to find his family, so naturally he couldn't put up the guard of honor who was hugging each other. However, he has been born and died several times in the past few years, and he still has five family guards by his side, Yan Feng, Yan Fu, Yan Jing, Yan Guo and Liang Rufei, as well as Zhou Yan, Han Mao, Liang Shenzhi, Chen Youming and Tang Haitao, five masters of Jinyi Guard. If there is any urgency, the force of these ten people can be at least equal to that of a hundred and ten ordinary soldiers. This Yangzhou city is not a border pass outside the fortress, nor is it the first line of resistance against the Japanese, and most of them will not have such a strong enemy.

A group of eleven riders, walking briskly in this Yangzhou city. Yan Hong was in Yangzhou for a long time last year, but he was familiar with the way, and Xuanhe Lane also knew where it was. Not long after, the team arrived at the entrance of the alley, and suddenly heard a shout: "What kind of person, what are you going to do when you break into this Xuanhe Lane at night?" Four or five people flashed out of the alley, looking at the clothes of the prefect's yamen, holding knives and sticks in their hands, and one person was carrying a lantern, shining on the faces of Yan Hong and others.

Yan Hong said: "Tell them to listen." Yan Feng immediately stepped forward and said in a loud voice: "This is Yan Hong, the deputy envoy of the Qin Mission, and Yan Xiaoxianggong." He came here to visit his aunt and wife. Who are you? Dare to come and be in charge? ”

Although Yan Hong did not officially take Mo Qing'er last year, he had already accepted the marriage letter and promised to take a concubine. He also knew that Mo Qing'er had a deep affection for him, and his heavy identity was also a heavy protection for the Mo family in Yangzhou, so there was no taboo about it. Yan Feng followed Yan Hong for a long time, so he shouted directly.

As soon as these two sentences came out. The person on the opposite side put down the knife and stick in his hand, and said in a continuous voice: "Ouch, who is my Dao, it turns out that Yan Xiaoxianggong is here." Saying this, he walked up to Yan Hong and said: "Yan Xiaoxianggong, the villain is the head of the yamen of the Yangzhou prefect, called the iron arm Li Yuan." No, your treasure is in Xuanhe Lane, who doesn't know Yangzhou City? Although relying on your prestige as a strict minister, no one should dare to come to your other courtyard to find pleasure. But it is inevitable that there will be a city fox club rat who does not understand the rules, or comes here to go wild when he is drunk. Hence it. The prefect ordered the little ones to wait here for three shifts to guard and patrol, dedicated to blocking those lawbreakers and keeping the peace of the noble mansion. ”

Yan Hong nodded when he heard it, it seems that this prefect Xun Si is really interesting. He said: "In this case, there are also brothers who have worked. Here's a little change, let's take it to a bowl of tea. With a wink, Yan Fu stepped forward, took out a silver ticket of ten taels, and handed it to Li Yuan, the leader of the team. At that time, the salary of the official was also very meager, ten taels of silver was a few people, which was also a lot of income, Li Yuan took it with both hands, put it into his pocket with a smile, nodded and said: "Yan Xiaoxianggong is really a pillar of the dynasty who does big things, and he is so polite to us people." Little Prime Minister, go back to the house quickly, it's the second house on the right. Today, I heard that the news that the Qin mission is coming has spread in Yangzhou City, and I see that your treasure is ready to welcome you, but there is no adult man at home, so it is not good to go to the dock to greet you. They may be glad they are when you go. ”

Yan Hong said: "I'm just going, it's okay for you to continue patrolling, but you don't talk a lot outside." With that, he got off the horse, handed the reins to Yan Fu, and walked forward. Li Yuanwu, the leader of the team behind him, nodded his head in agreement, saying that he had always been tight-lipped and would never be verbose, and he would definitely not reveal Yan Xiaoxianggong's whereabouts to others......

Yan Hong entered the alley and walked to the second house on the right, but saw that the faint lights inside were not extinguished. Raise your hand and knock on the door. Suddenly, someone inside asked, "Who?" "Listen to the voice, it's Mo Xingzu. Yan Hong smiled: "Xingzu, open the door, I am Yan Hong." ”

With a bang, the gate opened, and the lights in the courtyard suddenly lit up. Mo Xingzu rushed out of the door and pulled Yan Hong up: "Oh, brother-in-law, you're here!" Come in, I heard that you are the master of the Qincha again, my mother, my aunt and my sister, they have been waiting for you for a whole day! I'm hungry! ”

Yan Hong heard that several members of the Mo family had been waiting here for a day, and he was a little sorry in his heart. He touched Mo Xingzu's head and walked into the courtyard with his legs raised. But seeing that several servants and maids were busy, and two middle-aged women stood on both sides of the courtyard, saluting with their hands, looking at the fierce women who were all skilled, it was naturally sent by Wang Cuiqiao to help guard the courtyard.

Yan Hong made a look, and the five masters of Jinyi Wei were guarding outside the courtyard, while several members of the Yan Mansion entered the courtyard. Liang Rufei instructed Yan Feng and Yan Fu to stay in the front yard, and Yan Jing and Yan Guo went around to the backyard. He himself turned his body up and went to the roof, just to see the six roads and listen to the eight directions. Mr. Liang Da was originally born as a lone thief, and he has been through many storms, and he has already developed a vigilant style. This time, although it was only Young Master Yan visiting his family, and he was in this Yangzhou capital, it stands to reason that there would be no accident. But Liang Rufei thought to himself that after all, this place is not a familiar land, I heard Yan Hong say that last year in Yangzhou, he used a lot of prostitution, and offended a lot of people, and there were a total of ten people in his own line, so he was not too careful, so he would rather make a fuss and monitor on the roof. People who don't know still think that there are snitches in the courtyard of the Mo family.

Yan Hong himself went straight into the living room. Liu, Xue Yanniang and Mo Qing'er welcomed out. Under the lights, the three of them were beaming, and they no longer had the haggard and sleepy look of last year. Liu looked a little younger than last year, but Xue Yanniang was as happy as ever with a smile in the corners of her eyes and a spring on her face. Compared with last year, Mo Qing'er's height has basically remained the same, but her face has slightly lost three points of childishness, and she looks more pure and moving. Seeing Yan Hong, the three girls bowed down together. Liu Shi said first: "I've seen Engong." Engong, since I heard that you are coming, these people in our family have been looking forward to it. Why are you here so late. Hurry up, please be seated. Come, try the craftsmanship of this Qing'er. He let Yan Hong sit down at the table.

Yan Hong said politely: "Liu's lady." Qing'er wants to be my concubine. You are my elder. There is really no need to be so polite. "Sit down. Look at the table, there are four-colored side dishes, which are drunken shrimp, fried fish, wind goose, and ham. There are also four-color dim sum, which are steamed dumplings with crab roe, five-kernel cakes, pork lotus root, and tofu rolls. And a jug of wine, four glasses. When you touch the dish, it's all warm. Xue Yanniang said: "I heard that the Qin's fleet arrived at the Yangzhou dock today, and Qing'er was busy preparing dishes. In my opinion, since she misses the man so much. Just send someone to the docks to look for you. But Liu's sister and Qing'er were unwilling, saying that you were going to do big things, and they were afraid that they would look for you in public and ruin your prestige. Later, I heard that you went to the yamen first, and Qing'er thought that you would come about after you settled down, so I prepared the dishes and kept them warm in hot water, and waited until now. Mo Qing'er heard her aunt relay like this, and she had already lowered her head and blushed. He only called "man" and said no more.

Yan Hong said: "Hey. Since Qing'er is going to be my concubine, what's not majestic? I'm busy with things, and I just came out of the governor's yamen. But if you want to seek me, you will be bold enough to seek me, and it will not be in your way. Nono, everyone sit down. Xingzu is probably hungry, so hurry up and eat some. By the way, even though the brothers outside me have eaten wine and food in the Yamen, if my mother-in-law has something to eat, she will also prepare some for them. ”

When Liu heard that Yan Hong actually called her "mother-in-law", his face suddenly flew bright, and he hurriedly said: "Yes, there is sauced beef, fire, pot stickers, and wine." I'll send it out to the brothers in the kitchen. He stood up, took three steps and took two steps outside, and his face was irrepressibly proud.

After a while, Liu turned around, Yan Hong lifted his chopsticks, took a slice of fish, put it in his mouth, and chewed it slowly. But it feels fresh and salty, and the aftertaste is endless. In the blink of an eye, Mo Xingzu had already picked up a steamed dumpling and stuffed it into his mouth, and his cheeks were bulging. Mo Qing'er didn't touch the chopsticks, just looked at herself silently. Yan Hong smiled: "Qing'er, why don't you eat?" ”

Mo Qing'er said: "Gentleman, can Qing'er's dishes still be eaten?" ”

Yan Hong said: "Eat it, eat it." My good Qing'er is really capable. I'm in Beijing, but I've never eaten such good fried fish. ”

Qing'er's face flushed, and she said, "That'...... When did the man take me in? ”

Yan Hong said: "Qing'er is eighteen, don't worry about this, I can't go this year." I won't hide it from you, in the beginning of this year, I have already done two marriages of concubines and married three concubines. One is the granddaughter of Xu Gelao, and the other is Zhang Qingyan, a woman who you saw in Mojia Village in Cixi the year before last. The other one is Sister Bao Toad, the eldest girl in my grandmother's room. My strict rules, taking a concubine is the way of marrying a wife, you have to wear a red wedding dress, and if you go to the front door, you naturally can't be wronged Qing'er. Qing'er, this trip to the south of the Yangtze River is to make a very important mission, to open the sea to the Ming Dynasty. My teacher Zhang Juzheng is also here this time, and he is still making a positive effort. So there's a lot to do, and it's too late for a while. When I finish this mission, I will take you back to Beijing, and let you wear a wedding dress, go to the main gate, and marry me as a concubine in the scenery, okay? ”

When he talked about wearing wedding dresses and walking through the front door, he thought to himself that the concubines he had received, including Sun Yuerong, who was the most bold and uncaring, were all cheering and excited when they heard it. Zhang Qingyan even regarded this concubine according to the etiquette of marrying a wife as a great goal. Mo Qing'er is young, so she will naturally be happy. Who knew that Qing'er heard this, but he was not as proud as he expected, but said with a little disappointment: "Nanjun, do you still want to ...... You'll have to wait a long time before you can accept me? ”

Yan Hong was a little surprised by this little girl's question. Qing'er said again: "Male monarch, can I ...... Is it okay not to wear a wedding dress, not to go through the main door, or even to marry into the Yan Mansion. I just need ...... As long as you take me quickly, you can take me away. ”

When Yan Hong heard this, he was even more stunned. On the other hand, Liu hurriedly said: "Crazy girl, what are you talking nonsense, don't be afraid to call Engong laugh." Engong, don't care, this girl has no rules. You are going to do great things for the court, and you are busy with official business, so how can you fulfill her wishes. Hey, our mothers and sons are looking forward to Engong taking Qing'er earlier, but it's just ...... It's just that it also depends on your convenience. Well, that, yes, it's convenient...... "This housewife actually hoped that Yan Hong would accept Qing'er as a concubine earlier, but she felt that Qing'er was so outspoken, and I heard that Qing'er didn't want to wear a red wedding dress and walk through the front door, this kind of big good thing was about to be smashed, it was a pity, so while reprimanding Qing'er, she didn't want Yan Hong to feel that she had hurt her face, so she couldn't help but speak incoherently.

Xue Yanniang smiled slightly, and said to the Liu family first: "Sister, you let Qing'er continue." She is also eighteen years old, and if she has any ideas, even if she is crazy and stupid, she has to tell her to listen to it. If it really doesn't make sense, Eun Gong will take it as a joke when he hears it. He said to Mo Qing'er again: "Qing'er, you go on." Engong has only been here for such a period of time in a year, and he has to say whatever he wants to say. ”

[Two days ago, I went to participate in the celebration of Daxing Xingzhi Migrant Workers' School, and the children in it were very cute, cheerful and lively. As a person who is also a North Drifter, it is good to have such an educational environment. Of course, what is even more admirable is that those teachers, with a salary of 2,000 to 2,000 yuan in Beijing, have persevered for several years or even ten years, which is really rare. (To be continued......)