The Luo family's fleet left Dongping Mansion early the next morning as scheduled.

Wen Yi sat with her sisters uncertainly, and accompanied Mrs. Yu to laugh with Mrs. Jiang and Mrs. Luo. She learned from Wen An that Liu Dongxing came to Dongping to visit friends, and he had been looking for a boat back to Beijing since yesterday evening, and he could have asked the Luo family for help, but because the Gu family was on the boat, he didn't know if he could find the boat smoothly. Of course, she knew that this was mostly just a pretext, Liu Dongxing did not come from Beijing, but from Guihai to the north, but since he said so, does it mean that he is also ready to return to Beijing?

If he also set off this morning, then at this moment, is he and her on the same stretch of river, boat side by side?

Thinking about it, she remembered the song last night, and her face couldn't help but be hot.

Wen Juan turned her head and smiled and wanted to say something to her, but she couldn't help but wonder when she saw this: "Ninth sister, why is your face so red?" ”

Wen Yi was embarrassed, and hurriedly made an excuse: "Will it?" It's probably a little hot, isn't it? Doesn't the tenth sister think that the stove in this cabin is burning too hot? ”

Wen Juan was even more puzzled: "Will it?" I still don't think it's warm enough, the north is not much colder than Binh Duong, and the winter. It's November now."

Wen Yi laughed dryly twice and quickly changed the topic: "Why doesn't the eldest aunt seem to have a good face?" ”

Wen Juan turned her head to take a look, and when she saw that this was the case, she thought about it, and then lowered her voice and said to Wen Yi: "Last night, my grandmother called my aunt over and said something in the middle of the night, and I don't know what she said. ”

Wen Yi's heart moved and smiled slightly.

Not far from the wharf, Liu Dongxing looked at the ships in the distance, and felt a little reluctant in his heart. It stands to reason that Gu Wenan should have delivered the things, but he was not convinced, and he always felt a little apprehensive, afraid that something would happen in the process......

However, if Wen Yi received something successfully, he would probably be blamed for being reckless, right? Will she find the little order? I wonder how she will feel after reading it?

The corners of Liu Dongxing's mouth couldn't help but bend.

"Tut-tut......" Luo Mingmin caught a glimpse of the expression on his face and couldn't help but quip, "I didn't expect that you are a person with a gloomy face all day long, and there are times when your face is so sweet that you can wring out honey that I have opened my eyes, if those boys are also here, they will definitely shout that the sky is going to fall down, right?" ”

Liu Dongxing smiled, glanced at him angrily, turned around and was about to leave. Luo Mingmin hurriedly stopped him: "Don't, what's the matter?" Crossing the bridge and dismantling the board? The idea of writing a love poem was mine, and you flattered the beautiful woman and threw the matchmaker over the wall? How can this be true? ”

Liu Dongxing turned his head helplessly: "Okay, okay, you've been nagging all night, are you annoying?" The poem you are looking for is too explicit, but fortunately I didn't listen to you, otherwise the ninth sister would have annoyed me when she saw it."

Luo Mingmin sneered: "What do you know? The daughter's mind is unpredictable, if you are the person she likes, it is that what you write is not to her liking, and her heart is sweet; If you are not the person she likes, then you will write 300 wonderful poems that have never been seen before, no one since, and the world is crying ghosts and gods—and she won't buy your account," he said, raising his eyebrows, "I ask you, does she like you?" If you like it, the more lingering and sympathetic the poems you write, the more affectionate and sweet she is, the happier she is? ”

Liu Dongxing didn't want to argue with him anymore: "When will we be able to go back to Beijing?" Such sneaky is not the right way after all. My second aunt is still in trouble, so I quickly explained the family matter, and I also counted one thing on my mind."

Luo Mingmin snickered: "What? Anxious? Don't worry, when the matter is done, you will naturally be able to go back, what is there to worry about? Right now, the whole capital is busy with the queen mother's birthday, and then the third prince will choose a concubine and establish a prince or something, at least a year and a half can be busy, your second aunt has no time to take care of you."

After laughing, the two got into a nearby parked carriage. The appearance of this carriage is ordinary and ordinary, the horses pulling the carriage are also ordinary goods, and the coachman is the kind that cannot be found in the crowd regardless of appearance or figure, and with a flick of the whip, the carriage will go in the direction of the street.

Luo Mingmin listened to the noise of the market outside and approached his friend: "It has been confirmed, that person did die on the spot, and the things handed over below are also true, and because the people in the palace did not expect it, they did not prepare a copy." The palace is temporarily peaceful, just waiting for the above to speak. ”

Liu Dongxing frowned: "Since it is the birthday of the Queen Mother, it is estimated that this matter will not come to fruition." can only let Dongping Wangfu be free for a few more years. ”

Luo Mingmin was a little discouraged: "For this matter, the General Administration Department has abolished a few good hands, and even used the nails that have been installed for more than ten years. Just sparing the Dongping Palace, it's really unwilling"

"What can be done? Not to mention that there is a queen mother pressing on her head, even if she doesn't, the saint is in the way of the world, and he can't kill his younger brother. Liu Dongxing lowered his voice, "This matter seems to be just an accident on the Wangfu side, but I didn't expect our target to be Zhao Sicun and his secret map, and the people who did it burned half of their boat, they probably thought that the map had been burned." In this case, let's stand still for the time being and see how the palace acts. If they really don't have any suspicions, then there must be a backhand, and when the time comes, we will catch him by surprise and we can't get rid of him, so that we can go up a big trouble for the saint."

Luo Mingmin was puzzled: "If you can't get rid of him, how can it be regarded as a big trouble for the saint?" ”

Liu Dongxing smiled: "Our saint is not only a filial son, but also a loving brother, the younger brother has done this great rebellious thing, and wants to sneak into the palace from the secret way to seek the usurpation of the throne, as an elder brother, he can't tolerate the rebellious ministers and thieves, so as not to break the rules of etiquette, but he can't bear to hurt the lives of his siblings, so what else can he do?" Naturally, it is to take away his lordship, ban his feet, and put it under his nose to strictly guard it, and besides, even the holy brother has been cut off, how can others be embarrassed to make exceptions? ”

Luo Mingmin smiled dumbly, thought about it, and shook his head: "This is not the best way. The king of Dongping seized the title because of his sin, and those vassal kings who did not commit rebellion were different from him, so how could they easily hand over the domain? ”

Liu Dongxing frowned: "Then don't make the charges of the Dongping Palace, on the surface, only say that the Dongping King has a deep brotherhood, understands the holy will, and takes the initiative to hand over the domain?" This is cheap, he is afraid that he will have a good reputation, if the queen mother does not know, she will blame the saint for treating her brother poorly."

Luo Mingmin smiled: "They are all secretly shady people, and this crime is not unjust." Then he said another thing: "Tan Shi has quietly entered Beijing with my family's fleet, and if there is any news, he will bring a letter." From now on, we need to find another person, that is, Zhao Sicun's brother Zhao Siyuan, their ancestors were the craftsmen who built the secret passage in the palace back then, there is no reason for Zhao Sicun to know, Zhao Siyuan will not know, maybe he also has a map there, we must rush to find him in the Dongping Palace, and solve this trouble."

Liu Dongxing's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

Because the Luo family's fleet was sending tribute to Beijing, the road was unimpeded, and no one dared to trouble them, so it took only two days for the Luo family to reach the wharf on the Huai River on the outskirts of Beijing.

As soon as the ship arrived ashore, Mrs. Luo Si ordered someone to report to the capital. The Luo family has a mansion in Beijing for the Guihaiben family to live in during their stay in Beijing, and the Luo family branch in the capital has another residence. Before Mrs. Luo Si went to Beijing, Guihai's family had already sent a letter to Beijing and ordered the housekeeper and servants in the house to clean the house.

On the Gu family's side, the Jiang family also sent their family members back to Shilang's Mansion to report the news as soon as possible. I don't know if it's because she's about to get home, but the mood she has been depressed for the past two days has finally improved, and she seems to have regained her strength, and even cheered up a little too much, almost unprecedentedly energetic, constantly directing the girls to move their luggage.

Old Madam Yu sat in the room, listening to the return of the maids, smiled coldly, didn't say anything, and closed her eyes to recuperate.

It didn't take long for the Luo family to arrive. They were guarded near the docks, so they came very quickly.

The housekeeper of the Luo family is in his forties, wearing a clean cloth robe, and at a glance he is a capable and stable person, and when he came to the fourth wife of Deluo, he gave a salute first, and before he could say hello, he kowtowed with a smile on his face: "Little Xu Chunshan, please say hello to the fourth wife, seventh miss, and eighth miss, congratulations to the fourth wife, seventh miss, and eighth miss, the document was only issued by the military department yesterday, and the fourth master of our family was promoted to the fifth grade Huaixi garrison, and was in charge of Huaixi military affairs, and the holy decree has been sent to Huaixi."

Mrs. Luo Si was stunned for a moment, and then asked in surprise: "How can it be the Huaixi garrison?" What about General Xiao Nguyen? ”

Xu Chunshan still smiled: "The former Beiwangcheng garrison general General Cha Lao told the old, and General Xiao Ruan was promoted to the general of the second grade dragon and tiger, and was awarded the general army of Beiwang and restationed in Beiwangcheng. Our fourth master was recommended by General Xiao Ruan. The Huguo Mansion arrived in Beijing four days ago, and as soon as I got the news yesterday, I sent a post over, saying that I would have a banquet in the public mansion in a few days, and the fourth wife must bring the ladies over."

Mrs. Luo Si showed joy at this time: "This is really a happy event, we must go." ”

Wen Yi was listening, although she didn't know what was special about this general's general or something, but Master Luo Si's promotion was indeed a happy event, and he was busy saying congratulations to Mrs. Luo Si.

Mrs. Luo Si took her hand and said with a smile: "Rejoice and rejoice." You are now my goddaughter, isn't the happy event of our family also a happy event for you? It's a pity that in this way, the banquet for us to recognize relatives has to be pushed back......"

Old Madam Yu came out of the house at this time and said with a smile: "Why don't you do it together?" Isn't it double happiness, joy on joy? ”

Wen Yi was surprised. I remember that not long ago, the eldest uncle and grandmother recognized Mrs. Luo as their godmother, and it was still indispensable, why did they suddenly become warm? Her heart moved, and she glanced at Mrs. Luo Si: Could it be because of the promotion of Master Luo Si? So...... Huaixi is located in the border city, closest to the border of Beiwang City, the garrison is the highest level of military attaché there, although there are only five grades, but it is really important, non-emperor cronies can not serve. Since Fourth Master Luo has won this position...... So, his future is quite promising? It's just that I don't know what will happen to the new monarch after he ascends the throne......

Wen Yi was pondering, and Mrs. Luo Si seemed to be very moved by the old lady's proposal: "It's just that I am not familiar with everything now that I have arrived in the capital, and our master has also instructed me not to act too flamboyantly after entering Beijing." I didn't plan to set up a banquet......"

Old Madam Yu sighed: "You are young after all, although you have experienced some things in the south, you have never been in the capital, and you don't know the rules here." Since your lord is a general in the frontier, what you have to do in the capital is not only to take care of the housework and discipline his children, but also to use more snacks when the officialdom is ushered in. Not to mention sharing the worries of your master, it would be good to help him make some good karma. This ascension was an excellent opportunity, and you invited the adults and their families who were good friends with your lord to have a day of wine, which can be regarded as a thank you for taking care of your lord. And then there's ...... Didn't the steward just say that the people from the Huguo Mansion invited you to eat and drink? Then you should give him a seat back. If you feel embarrassed, just come and ask me, although I have ignored these chores for many years, I also saw it when I was young, and it is no problem to come up with ideas for you. ”

Wen Yi raised her head and looked at Old Madam Yu. She didn't believe that the other party would suddenly get close to Mrs. Luo Si because of Master Luo Si's promotion, could it be that this Huguo Mansion was the other party's purpose?

Mrs. Luo Si seemed to be noticing anything, and still said to the old lady in a grateful tone: "How embarrassing is this? It's too tiring for you, the old man, you've worked hard all the way, and your body is not very refreshing, I'm a junior, how can I let you worry about it again? ”

Jiang was worried that her mother-in-law would take this opportunity to deepen her friendship with Mrs. Luo Si and finalize her daughter's marriage, so she hurriedly echoed: "Yes, yes, mother-in-law, don't you always say that you are not good?" Now that you are home, it is better to rest for a few days, the Luo family has its own housekeeper, and it is the most capable, along the way, our daily life and diet are all helped by them, didn't your old man praise the Luo family's housekeeper yesterday? The matter of this feast must not be in their business. ”

Old Madam Yu pursed her lips, and smiled slightly at the corner of her mouth: "I know you are afraid that I am tired, but I am in good spirits, is it possible that I am a good person and I can't move?" Saying that, he glanced at his daughter-in-law coldly, and saw that the Jiang family was terrified, and even Wen Xian, Wen Hui, Wen An and Wen Juan on the side heard a little strange. Wen Yi looked at Old Madam Yu, then at Jiang Shi, and then at Mrs. Luo Si, and suddenly felt a little funny.

There was a commotion in the direction of the dock, and the subordinates of the Gu family shouted on the deck: "Sixth Miss, Miss Zheng is here"

Wen Hui was agitated and rushed out: "Who are you talking about?" ”

Xunmei ran over, her face was not hiding her excitement: "Miss, it was Miss Zheng who got the news and came to greet you."

"Really?" Wen Hui didn't mention how excited she was, so she only had time to turn around and say to her grandmother and mother, "Lijun is here, I'm going to see her," and ran onto the deck. Jiang Shi hurriedly called people: "Quickly call people to surround the curtains" Xu Chunshan said steadily on the side: "When the little one got on the boat, he had already ordered people to surround the curtains, and Mrs. Gu didn't have to worry." The crowd breathed a sigh of relief.

Wen Yi followed everyone to the deck, ready to get off the boat, and saw Wen Hui standing on the dock, holding hands and talking with a bright girl in gorgeous clothes, and the smile on her face never stopped. A six-foot-high blue cloth curtain was already enclosed near the corner of the dock where they were sitting. An ornate carriage is parked diagonally at the entrance, the jewels under the eaves glittering in the sunlight.

Wen Yi was struck by lightning. The shape of the carriage, the material used for the curtain, the pearl and jade under the eaves, and even the color of the coat of the horse pulling the carriage all coincided with the image in her memory.

This is clearly the ...... In her previous life, when she met Wen Hui's car on the street, the big carriage the latter was sitting in

(It's late...... ）