On the second day, the Gyeonggi Yamen and the Criminal Department tried at the same time, after all, the matter involved the imperial court officials, and it was naturally taken seriously, and finally even the people of Dali Temple came forward to intervene. The perpetrator was caught red-handed and could not deny it, only confessed, and confessed to the old nest of the abducted girl, and the crime of stealing money using the same methods in various places for many years.

Lord Fang had already learned that it was Prince Du who woke up Ji Erlan, and Ji Erlan informed Ji Chenglin again, which solved the Fang family's predicament. Since the prince didn't want to make a noise, he just wanted to thank the Ji family's father and daughter.

Therefore, after the dust settled on the matter, Lord Fang not only sent a generous gift to thank him, but also specially invited the Ji family to the Fang Mansion for a banquet.

The glow of spring cast a clear ripple in the pond, and the dots of blue duckweed floated in the middle, making everyone in the Fang family feel more beautiful and light when the doubts in their hearts were dissipated.

Fang Qingxue pulled Ji Erlan to chatter non-stop, and Mrs. Fang's face had recovered a lot, and she said with a smile: "Qingxue, don't wear out your sister Erlan's ears." ”

Fang Qingxue is a genuine twelve-year-old girl, Fang's personnel are simple, she is originally more lively and sincere than others, and she pouted and blamed herself at the moment: "Sister Erlan caused trouble because of me before, I didn't have time to apologize because of the guilt in my heart, but I didn't expect that Sister Erlan helped our family a lot again." I don't even know how to thank her. ”

Ji Erlan said with a smile: "Qingxue treats me sincerely, why bother to say such extraneous words, I can help, naturally it's good." It's just that Qingxue thanked me again and again, but I didn't know how to deal with myself. ”

Mrs. Fang listened to her words very naturally, and she really didn't take credit or pride, and nodded again and again. said to the Qin family on the side: "This child's bearing is really rare. Mrs. Qin is so blessed. ”

The Qin family was full of joy, and looked at Ji Erlan with great affection, in fact, as long as a few children were good, no matter what they were, she was happy.

Ji Tianjiao and Ji Rujun also came with them today, but everyone said that it was lively, but they couldn't say a word. Ji Rujun was okay, sitting honestly and quietly, but Ji Tianjiao had been secretly mocking Ji Erlan in her heart for pretending. The handkerchief in his hand rolled and rolled, twisted and twisted. She hated iron and said to Ji Rujun beside her in a low voice: "Do you have a long heart? Just let her be in the limelight there? ”

Ji Rujun's eyes were clear light brown under the light, she looked up at her eldest sister slightly, and said softly: "What is the eldest sister talking about?" Ah Jun doesn't understand. ”

Ji Tianjiao gritted her teeth angrily, but she didn't dare to show it too obviously, in the past, Aunt Gu sang and harmonized with her, but now, she is lonely and weak, and she is really depressed. glared at Ji Rujun fiercely, and was silent.

While everyone was talking, the maidservant suddenly came to report that the people around the eldest princess were coming, and Mrs. Fang was surprised: "Who is it, can you say what is the matter?" ”

The maidservant said: "It's Aunt Shuang next to the eldest princess, and she said by name that she wanted to see the second girl of the Ji family." ”

When Fang Qingxue heard this, she was afraid that Ji Erlan wouldn't know who was coming, so she hurriedly explained in her ear: "Princess Tao An is the emperor's sister, plus the prince of Du, the relationship between the three is very good, and her daughter Lord Yuanyang is very favored by the emperor. Therefore, the power of the Eldest Princess's Mansion cannot be underestimated. This Aunt Shuang is a very powerful person around the eldest princess, and her speech is a little more effective than that of ordinary princes and nobles. ”

Ji Erlan was a little surprised, and she didn't dare to slack off at the moment, and hurriedly followed Mrs. Fang to meet people.

Ji Erlan looked forward from a distance, and saw a woman in her thirties coming over this side, with a superior appearance, and her demeanor was no worse than that of the ladies of the family, followed by two little girls on the left and right.

Seeing that Mrs. Fang had brought everyone over, she hurriedly saluted and said, "The slave maid greets Mrs. Fang." ”

Mrs. Fang hurriedly turned sideways, only accepted her half a salute, and led her into the flower hall to sit down.

Jishuang sat down, with a gentle look on his face, and the other party's wife said: "Mrs. Fang has been frightened recently, but is it okay?" ”

Mrs. Fang smiled: "Thank you for your concern, it's already good." ”

Ji Erlan listened to the two politely back and forth behind Mrs. Fang, and then listened to this Aunt Shuang ask, "I don't know, which one is the second girl of Master Ji's family?" ”

Mrs. Fang smiled gently at Ji Erlan, Ji Erlan took a step forward and said, "I've seen Aunt Jishuang." ”

Frost's gaze suddenly fell on Ji Erlan, seeing that she always lowered her eyelashes, her face was calm, and she had no panic and anxiety, and secretly said in her heart that this woman was not good. smiled and said: "It turns out that you are the second girl Ji, and I am here to thank you today." ”

Everyone was surprised, and Ji Erlan was also a little confused.

Jishuang stood up, walked up to Ji Erlan, took her hand, and said, "Do you know that one of the abducted girls involved in the Fang family's case this time is my niece. ”

Seeing the surprised looks on everyone's faces, she explained: "She suddenly disappeared when she went out of the house to run errands, and I asked the eldest princess to help find her, but there was no clue. Unexpectedly, it was Miss Ji Er who saved her this time. She has suffered a lot these days, and her body is not in good shape at this time, otherwise I would have brought her with me today. ”

The traffickers did not tarnish their innocence in order to sell them for a good price. It's just that on weekdays, I have to beat and scold, and I am hungry and full, and I have indeed suffered a lot.

"I see." Ji Erlan smiled: "It's just a coincidence, Aunt Shuang doesn't have to take it to heart." ”

"Whether it's a coincidence or not, after all, you saved her." Jishuang took a golden cinnamon box from the girl behind her, and said, "There is a hairpin in this box, which I asked for from the eldest princess, and it would be better to wear it when you are ready." ”

The eldest princess's things, none of them are not treasures, so frankly let Ji Erlan and Lu Shi hairpins wear them, it should be very valuable.

Ji Erlan hurriedly excused himself and said: "Why does Aunt Shuang need to be like this, Erlan deserves it. ”

The frost's face became softer and softer, and it was obvious that he was very appreciative of Ji Erlan's attitude: "Don't shirk, you just need to take it." "I can't help but say, put the box in Ji Erlan's hand." Okay, the princess's mansion is full of troubles, so I'll stay soon. ”

Ji Erlan was holding the box, which was really unexpected. After sending the frost back, Mrs. Fang said near her: "This hairpin, you have to put it away, this is not just a hairpin." ”

may still have the recognition of the eldest princess's mansion, and there may not be no opportunity to get closer to each other in the future. Ji Erlan understood the subtle hints in Mrs. Fang's mouth.

Fang Qingxue grinned on the side and said, "Sister Erlan, if you have the opportunity, you can ask the eldest princess to sponsor you to enter the women's school, so that we can be together every day." ”

Mrs. Fang just wanted to reprimand Fang Qingxue for not messing around, when she heard Princess Duan's voice sound. "What's so hard about that?"

King Duan is the youngest brother of the previous emperor, eleven or twelve years older than the current emperor, and now he is about to reach the age of not being confused, Princess Duan is a few years younger than King Duan, plus it is well maintained, it looks not much older than Mrs. Fang. At this time, she was smiling, a little more intimate than the last time Ji Erlan saw her.

Princess Duan's skirt walked to everyone and said: "I know that you thank the father and daughter of the Ji family today, and you came directly when I was free today, don't blame me for being abrupt." ”

Mrs. Fang smiled: "If you say anything outside, you can come to see me, it's too late for me to be happy." ”

Fang Qingxue couldn't bear their greetings, so she directly grabbed Princess Duan's sleeve and said, "Aunt Princess, what did you just say, what's so difficult about this?" Is it about Sister Erlan's admission to women's school? ”

Mrs. Fang stretched out her finger and pointed at Fang Qingxue's head, saying, "You kid, it's really noisy." ”

"It doesn't matter." Princess Duan looked at Ji Erlan with a smile and said, "This little girl, I saw her last time, and I thought she was very good at that time. What's so hard about sending her to a girls' school. ”

"Really? Great, Sister Erlan, we can be together every day in the future! Fang Qingxue is really happy, she and most of the ladies in the women's school are not very compatible, it is great to have Ji Erlan as a companion.

Ji Erlan smiled bitterly in his heart, it seemed that he was going to face up with some people early. However, the soldiers will block it, and the water will cover it, and she is not afraid. "Thank you Princess, for your trouble."

The feast did not disperse until the sun set in the west.

As soon as Ji Erlan returned home, before he could go back to his yard, he was called to the study by Ji Chenglin. He was obviously very happy, and looked at Ji Erlan more and more pleasing to the eye: "I heard that the people around the eldest princess sent you something today?" ”

"Yes, my daughter was also surprised." Ji Erlan said, opening the box in his hand to show Ji Chenglin.

In the golden cinnamon box with a deep purple background, a jade rabbit is placed on it. The round and full Dongzhu is like the silver moon on the horizon with a cool clear glow, and the smooth and snow-white jade rabbit looks up in a corner, and the eyes are embellished with a gemstone like blood ruddy.

Precious and highly skilled.

Such a hairpin, although it is nothing in the eldest princess's mansion, is already very precious in the ordinary eunuch's house, and such a heavy gift is enough to see the status of the frost in the eldest princess's heart.

Ji Chenglin was also a little surprised when he saw it at first glance, and laughed: "Okay, good, Er Lan!" This hairpin means excellent and lively, it is indeed very suitable for your age, and it is very suitable to wear this hairpin when you are in the hairpin, which is very suitable. You are so good, don't make a mistake. ”

"Yes, my daughter understands."

"It's just, why did Princess Duan want to sponsor you to enter a women's school?"

Female students, although they are selected by the ladies of the family, may enter, at least the officials above the fifth grade are eligible to let their daughters participate in the selection, and the female disciples practice piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, poetry, wine and tea in the academy. Such an honor is undoubtedly extremely beautiful.

Ji Chenglin was only a sixth-grade official residence at this time, and he felt that his face was bright.

Ji Erlan said: "It must be because of the Fang family's affairs. ”

Ji Chenglin tapped his fingers on the corner of the table again and again, and said: "I didn't expect you to be so smart and intelligent, in the past, my father ignored you because of your mother, but my father is not good, if you have anything in the future, you can tell your father directly, do you know?" ”

Ji Erlan agreed. Ji Chenglin didn't have anything else to do, so he was about to wave her hand to go back, but when he thought of King Du again, he stopped her again: "Wait a minute." ”