XXVII. Recommendation
The road after the hail was muddy, and it was difficult for cars and horses to walk, Shen Mengxi insisted on staying for one more day, but the fifth dive did not insist, and said respectfully, "I respectfully follow the orders of His Highness." ”
Shen Mengxi confessed to Sima Li Wei of Bianzhou, quickly sorted out the losses in each county, reported to the imperial court as soon as possible, asked for tax reduction, and asked the imperial court for disaster relief. He was also ordered to temporarily take charge of official duties and pacify the victims.
After the hailstorm, the weather is sunny and the autumn is crisp.
It's like a grumpy person who spontaneously loses his temper, he is happy, and then he smiles regardless of it.
After a day, the road was much drier, and the brigade was on the road immediately.
More than 200 people from the You family were escorted to Beijing, Shen Mengxi didn't understand, how did he decide to rebel before he arrived at the case? She insisted that the guards bring all the carriages of the You family, and let the women, children, and children ride in the carriages. The fifth dive said: "The minister knows that His Highness is benevolent, but this is not in accordance with the law. ”
"Even if you assassinate history, those women and children are innocent. If You Tingshi is convicted, this will be their last journey, so why should the general be harsh. I'll explain to Your Majesty, you just have to listen to me! ”
A group of people, some on horseback, some in a car, some walking, and some with shackles, returned to Luoyang.
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Wu Youji has always been ashamed because of the cowering when he was assassinated, and he was far away from Shen Mengxi when he ate, no longer talking, and he didn't dare to approach.
Shen Mengxi didn't blame him, first, it was human instinct to avoid danger, and second, he had no expectations for him.
Jian'er didn't leave Shen Mengxi an inch, and silently said that she wanted to protect her mother's safety, looking at the top of the seven-year-old child's hair, Shen Mengxi's heart was warm, and she couldn't help but reach out and rub it a few times.
The good trip, the good knowledge, all gave up halfway. The four children were also a little wilted, and after lunch, Shen Mengxi asked Xue Chongyin, "Yin'er, if it were you, would you continue to travel according to the established itinerary?" ”
Yin'er thought for a while and said, "It is indeed very risky to continue the journey without determining the main envoy. However, if you really have the intention to assassinate, you can't avoid assassination wherever you go. The best thing to do is to find the Lord's envoy quickly. ”
It was originally a casual question, but I didn't expect Yin'er to answer the head.
"If Yin'er is alone, Yin'er will continue to move forward, but if it is a family member, Yin'er will choose to return to Beijing like A-Niang."
Shen Mengxi was amazed when he heard this, and hugged Yin'er, "Okay, boy, you have your own opinions!" ”
Yin'er was a little embarrassed, and I don't know if it was because she was praised or because she was hugged by her mother, "Yin'er occasionally listened to the teacher and Di Gong comment on current affairs, and benefited a lot. Yin'er knows very little, and she needs to work harder in the future to protect A-Niang and her younger siblings. ”
Alas, the boy spoke more and more like an old master and a pedant, and it was not fun at all.
Yu'er was patting Lu'er for a nap on the side, as if the matter here had nothing to do with her. This child is the closest to her nurse, although she and Lu'er sleep with Shen Mengxi every night, but she has to see the nurse quietly once in order to sleep peacefully.
"Jian'er, what about you?" Shen Mengxi saw that Jian Er had been listening carefully, and turned his head to ask him.
"Jian'er doesn't care, where A-Niang is, Jian'er is there." Jian Er hugged Shen Mengxi's arm and put her face on it and said. Under Yin'er's gaze, he slowly let go, held back for a long time, and said viciously: "Jian'er grows up to be Your Majesty!" Who dares to bully A-Niang! Jane will fill him up! Door! Copy! Chop! ”
"What nonsense?" Yin'er covered her brother's mouth, grabbed his hand again, and slapped his palm hard, "Which cheap slave is this talking nonsense again?" If you don't learn it, learn some rebellious words! Are you going to kill A-Niang and her family? ”
Jian Er was in pain and scared, and cried.
Shen Mengxi had a headache.
"A-Niang, the servants and maids around Erlang are going to be replaced!" After Yin'er beat her younger brother, she came back and talked to Shen Mengxi.
Shen Mengxi nodded, she also felt that it was time to change, and even secretly wanted to change Yu'er's nurse.
After a short nap at noon, and was about to continue on the road, Wu Youji came, standing by the door with a red face, Qingfeng took the four children to get into the car first, and Shen Mengxi looked at Wu Youji inquiringly.
Wu Youji's waist bowed hard, and he arched his hand and said, "Taiping, no, princess, yesterday...... Yesterday, Yu Ji was the closest to His Royal Highness, but because of his timidity, he did not dare to protect the princess, and he was ashamed to death, so please punish the princess! ”
Shen Mengxi looked at him and smiled, "You just need to protect yourself, I have guards." ”
Wu Youji's face was ashen, "Does the princess hate Youji very much?" ”
"You don't hate it, but it's useless." Shen Mengxi suddenly thought that this sentence was said by Qian Zhongshu, who was famous for his black mouth, and blurted out at this moment.
Wu Youji almost sat on the ground, hiding his face and stumbling away.
Shen Mengxi scratched his head with some annoyance, but he couldn't scratch it in a nutshell, sighed, and walked towards the carriage.
The pace of walking was even slower than when he came, and he had only walked thirty miles in the day.
Staying at the official post at night, the You family lives outside the post station, the autumn night, the temperature is very low, the carriage is limited, most of the people sleep on the ground, and from time to time there is the cry of children.
Shen Mengxi asked the guards to send them two tents, and then lit a bonfire to provide some bedding as much as possible.
After washing up, I was about to fall asleep, but I heard Shen Qi report that Mrs. Yan was crying and wanted to see the princess.
"They shouldn't be pitied, they have to get an inch of something, their slaves and maids dare to assassinate His Highness, what else can they judge? Directly Ling Chi was executed! Qingfeng muttered, "Look, look, this just gave the bed bedding, and asked to see it!" Just come in and sleep in the princess's room! ”
Shen Mengxi scolded her, told her to take a good look at Yu'er and Lu'er, put on a cloak, and followed Shen Qi out.
Coming to the open space outside the post station, a guard led Mrs. Yan past. In just one day, Mrs. Yan was too old to be presentable, and overnight, her gray hair was overgrown, and Shen Mengxi couldn't bear to see it, "I don't know what Mrs. Yan is about?" ”
Mrs. Yan bowed to the ground, "His Royal Highness is in distress in Bianzhou, and the concubine has no face to see each other, but this trip, the You family is more auspicious and less, thinking about it, I can only plead with the princess, twelve, it is my nephew, who is studying in the country, and has a good future. I beg Your Highness, take the twelve back to the house, the concubine can see that the child admires His Highness very much...... "Mrs. Yan really couldn't say it anymore, and she fell to the ground and cried.
Shen Mengxi was stunned for two minutes before she translated, she meant to let her accept Yan Twelve as the first face.
"Heh, you want to recommend your nephew to me in person?" Shen Mengxi laughed and said coldly: "I think your eldest grandson is not bad, why don't you give it to me together!" ”
Mrs. Yan's face froze, and then as if she was about to make up her mind, she glanced up at Shen Mengxi. Shen Mengxi didn't wait for her to speak, "I don't raise faces!" Princess, too, wants fame! ”
In Mrs. Yan's surprised eyes, she saw a few words: Where is the princess still famous!
Shen Mengxi was furious, "Heh, you recommended your nephew to me, I don't know what your brother thinks when he knows?" Also, You Thorn Shi is rebelling, can your brother get rid of it! ”
Mrs. Yan froze, kneeling on the ground, motionless.
Shen Mengxi finally felt relieved, but looking at her face, she felt even more depressed in her heart, stomped her foot, and went back.