Chapter 144 Response
Zhang Yuxi recovered well, although the progress was slow, but it was getting better every day, Concubine Hua Guifei finally breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the palace with her own people, but she still left two of her grandmothers in the county lord's mansion to take care of Zhang Yuxi's daily life.
Qin Ruizhuo and Xiao Jingxing had a few days of vacation, the two accompanied Qin Wan back to the Protector's Mansion, Mrs. Bai privately called Bai Zhishui to her room to chat for an hour, when the two came out, Qin Wan carefully checked the faces of the two and did not see anything abnormal, so she withdrew the doubts in her heart.
Old Madam Bai was very interested, and used half a bowl of rice more than usual, perhaps because Qin Wan's two uncles were there, and the Duke of Protector was also very happy, so she drank two more cups, and after the meal, while everyone was there, she suddenly said, "I plan to ask the Holy Lord to resign." ”
"Father, what do you mean ......" Bai Huafeng was startled.
The Protector nodded, "I have discussed this matter with your mother, and now the situation in the court is tense, although we are royalists, we can be co-opted, tempted and framed from all sides, which makes it impossible to prevent it." Naturally, we are accustomed to it, haven't we all been like this all these years? But as Wen Ran and the others grow up, things are much more complicated. ”
So this is to divert everyone's attention?
But in this case......
Qin Wan looked at Bai Wenran.
Sure enough, the Duke of Protector continued: "Hua Feng is now in the year of his establishment, and it is justified to inherit the title, of course, in this way, the long house is on the cusp. However, Wen Ran and Yiman both grew up with me, and as the eldest son and grandson, they naturally have to take on the responsibility of protecting their younger siblings, and I am still very confident in these two children. ”
So, is it to push out the long house and let the second room retreat into the background?
In this way, the people in the long room have become the target of all forces, whether it is to win over or to tempt, the long room will gradually get busy, in contrast, the second room is more relaxed, and the protector is using the people in the long room to protect the people in the second room, especially a few cousins.
Qin Wan guessed that his grandfather would not really put the long house on the cusp, no matter how good Bai Yiman and Bai Wenran were, they were just children, and it was not my grandfather's style to push out the children of the long house for the sake of a few cousins and cousins in the second room.
Sure enough, the Protector continued: "In two days, you brothers will go back to the barracks, you all bring these leather monkeys with you, and your mother and I will take advantage of this time to live in Zhuangzi for two months, and after a lifetime of hard work, I should also enjoy it." ”
Qin Wan smiled slightly.
Changfang inherited the title, but he took the grandchildren of the two rooms to the barracks, in the barracks, that is the world of the Bai family, no one has a hand so long that it can reach the Bai family's army. The remaining old and weak women and children in the house, the grandfather all pulled to the Zhuangzi, and in the name of summer vacation, while cultivating self-cultivation, while waiting for the will of the old emperor.
Wait a minute!
Qin Wan's eyes shrank, and his gaze at the protector was sharp.
What a keen person the Protector was, he immediately sensed the gaze poking at him, but when he looked up, the strange feeling disappeared.
Qin Wan suppressed the surprise in her heart, and lowered her eyes to hide the emotions in her eyes.
Could it be that these are the meaning of the old emperor?
She wasn't sure if her grandfather had let her uncle inherit the title at this time in her previous life, but she knew very well that her grandfather had not moved his family to Zhuangzi at this time. My grandfather was a loyal minister, and he would never leave the old emperor and leave Shengjing at a critical juncture, unless it was the will of the old emperor.
Does this mean that the old emperor is going to clean up the portal?
Qin Wan's eyes were full of excitement.
After calming down, his heart was full of joy, if Zhang Ruishun noticed something, would he do something to Zhang Yiye?
Qin Wan suddenly became nervous, who told her to be so confused in her previous life, her mind was all on Zhang Ruishun, she didn't pay attention to the situation in the palace at all, let alone the situation in the court, she didn't have much advantage in her life, not to mention, and now because there are no available resources and exact news, it is difficult to move an inch.
Qin Wan pouted depressedly, at least, she knew that Zhang Yiye was in danger and could prevent it from happening, didn't she?
The Protector glanced at Xiao Jingxing a few times, and suddenly asked, "Jingxing, you have made great progress in the military camp, this is something I didn't expect, exercise hard, and your achievements in the future will be great." ”
"Jing Xing remembers the teachings of protecting the country." Xiao Jingxing also looked serious.
The Protector nodded, but said again: "Recently, the King of Zhenshan has to deal with some things, and you, as a concubine, should also go back to help take a look." ”
Xiao Jingxing hesitated for a moment, but nodded seriously.
Qin Wan smiled disapprovingly.
Xiao Jingxing is the person of the king of Zhenshan, in this tug-of-war, the king of Zhenshan is an independent party, as the concubine of the king of Zhenshan, whether Xiao Jingxing obeys the arrangement of the family, or has his own independent choice, it is Xiao Jingxing's business, and the protector gave him full freedom of choice.
"Ah Shui, what are your plans?" This is the first time that the Protector has asked Bai Zhishui.
Now that they have separated from the Prime Minister's Mansion, they can be regarded as self-reliant, Bai Zhishui has cultivated herself all these years, and she only stays in the backyard with peace of mind, and the outside world has almost forgotten her existence, even if Qin Wan's status is noble, in the past, in this tug-of-war, I am afraid that no one will put their minds on them, not to mention, now Qin Wan is no longer the crown princess.
However, now that they have left the Prime Minister's Mansion, and Qin Ruizhuo has entered the military camp again, it is not certain that these people's minds will be active, so the Protector has such a question.
Bai Zhishui looked at her children gently, "I have also thought about this, now that Rui Zhuo is in the barracks, led by the eldest brother and the second brother, I have nothing to worry about, and now there are only our mother and daughter in the county lord's mansion, but we are also at ease." Over the years, my daughter has been in the back house, and she is short-sighted, so she wants to take Jiaojiao to Jiangnan for a walk. ”
"Jiangnan?" After being surprised for a short time, Old Madam Bai immediately nodded, "Jiang Nan is good, Jiaojiao hasn't been out of the house yet, just go out to have a look, you take Jiaojiao over, just take a break." My house in Jiangnan has always been taken care of, so it's better for you to stay there for a while. ”
Mrs. Bai is her maiden family in Jiangnan, but she can't see the gentleness of Jiangnan women from Mrs. Bai's body, perhaps because she is the wife of a military general, the breath of Mrs. Bai is more inclined to the boldness and uprightness of northerners, and there are many of them who have been in high positions for a long time.
Qin Wan didn't care where Bai Zhishui took her, but before she went, she had to settle Zhang Yiye's matter first
She can help Zhang Yiye once, but she can't help him a second time, to make Zhang Yiye vigilant enough, it is best to let him see the danger around him clearly.
It stands to reason that as a prince, they know that there are hidden dangers around them from birth, and caution and caution are grown up with them, so it is not easy to calculate a prince, in addition to having a long-term and cautious deployment and plan, there must also be an internal response!
Yes, Neiying!
Qin Wan believes that only the people around Zhang Yiye, and those who are deeply trusted by him, are familiar with his habits and have the opportunity to make a move, she doesn't need to do anything, as long as Zhang Yiye is aware of the dangers around her, it will be enough.
However, it is easy to say, but it is depressing to do.
Qin Wan held her cheek with one hand and looked at the pomegranate flowers outside the window.
The red and glamorous piece did not make her feel very beautiful, but felt that what swept over the sky was full of blood, the tip of her nose moved slightly, and she seemed to be sniffing the blood left in the air.
Xiao Jingxing stood at the door, and what she saw was such a scene, Qin Wan's eyes were blurred, looking out of the window slightly, the sky was full of red, dyed her eyes red, a little bit of domineering, and a little fleeting sadness.
"Jiaojiao......" inexplicably, Xiao Jingxing's voice was a little choked.
Qin Wan came back to his senses and looked at Xiao Jingxing, the corners of his mouth subconsciously brought a smile, "Go back to the palace today?" ”
Xiao Jingxing nodded reluctantly, and walked to Qin Wan and sat down.
"You seem to be upset." Qin Wan said deliberately.
Xiao Jingxing sighed, "I don't want to go back, even though I know that staying here will cause inconvenience to you and Aunt Bai, but I still don't want to go back." ”
The complaining tone is completely unmatched with his current temperament. But Qin Wan saw the appearance of Xiao Jingxing when he first met Xiao Jingxing through his awkward, but trying to pretend to be an adult.
Later generations only saw the indifference and anger of the war king, but they didn't know that when the war king was not the war king, he was such a cute boy.
Perhaps the ridicule in Qin Wan's eyes was too obvious, Xiao Jingxing restrained the resentment on his body, learned from the appearance of an adult, and said with a straight look: "I am not an appendage of the palace, I have my own ideas, since the palace has never regarded me as a person from the palace, what does their position have to do with me?" What's more, what they are planning in their hearts is a capital crime, and I don't want to get involved. ”
Qin Wan smiled, "You're smart. ”
Regardless of whether the king of Zhenshan can succeed in the end, he is still angry, even if he sits in that position, it is not right, and there are more troublesome tails to clean up in the future.
However, Qin Wan also knows that "ambition" is not something that can be let go, not to mention that it is an ambition that seems to be close at hand and can be obtained.
"I'll go see you."
Xiao Jingxing's inexplicable words, Qin Wan was stunned for a moment, and then said: "That's Jiangnan, and it's ten days away from the barracks." ”
Xiao Jingxing didn't argue, as if he was just saying a fact, as long as he wanted to go, he would always find a way, "Over there in the Prime Minister's Mansion, I will help you keep an eye on it." ”
Qin Wan nodded, "Well, it's not the time yet. ”
She is still too young, perhaps, when she comes back from Jiangnan, Sheng Jing will be different.
Since he said that he was going to Jiangnan, Bai Zhishui naturally started to arrange it early, it was Mrs. Bai's maiden home, and she lived in Mrs. Bai's own house, all of which were brought out by Mrs. Bai, so they didn't have many things to bring, and there weren't many people accompanying them.