Step on a branch

Chapter 249
All three of them were laughing, but there was no smile in their hearts.

The empress dowager babbled, praising Marquis Yongning for his accomplishments at Feimenguan, Da Zhou's present cannot be separated from the loyalty of courtiers like Lord Marquis.

Old Hou Ye not only made contributions to himself, but also trained countless generals for Da Zhou.

Among the soldiers fighting on the battlefield today, many of them were pointed out by Master Hou.

Old Hou Ye can be brave in the front, also benefited from Mrs. Hou's dedication in Beijing.

It was like this in the garrison back then. The men fought wars, and the wives raised their children, made shirts and boots, and were good at logistics.

……

Mrs. Hou was very considerate, echoed a few words, and recalled a few words.

In all fairness, the empress dowager is also "not easy".

Obviously jealous of Lin Fan, but also of their Qin family, the seed of doubt has been buried for so many years, and now it has been watered to the point of sprouting leaves, and the empress dowager has to be kind to her.

He didn't reveal the slightest clue, and he couldn't hear any doubts in his words.

It has to be said that this is also a skill.

She, Qin Dushi, is also capable.

Even though she wanted to refute and ridicule every word the Empress Dowager said, Madam Hou still held back and kept it deep in her heart.

What is exposed on the surface is only Yinghe.

Of course, you have to pay attention to the degree, too much, but false.

The layout situation of "I know you, you also know me, everyone meets the opponent, but they still weigh it again" is most suitable for the moment.

Blindly pretending to be stupid, or showing your sharpness, is not acceptable.

However, one day, she will intensify the ridicule she endured and throw it all at the empress dowager.

But now, she has to buy time.

Although the youngest daughter-in-law looked startled, she was capable and shrewd when she started to do things seriously.

Mrs. Hou believes that the Ji family will arrange it well.

In the Yongning Hou Mansion at this moment, the Ji family stood in front of the ancestral hall with a serious expression.

As she guessed, the stalkers outside the mansion have packed up.

Tracking is hard work. The wasted time of "no harvest" has already wiped out their motivation. Half a month ago, they spent three days fishing and two days drying nets.

It is the same today.

The number of people stalking was only one-third of the original number, and everyone else went away.

On the other hand, the one-third watched the eldest girl go to Anguo Gong's mansion, report to the palace, and made meritorious service.

The credit has been earned, and the errands can be handled, who is willing to continue to squat?

As a result, the number of those people suddenly decreased by more than half.

In the end, only two people remained.

With only two people, it's easy to deal with.

During these days of being stalked, the Marquis of Yongning was not idle either. Instead, he turned around and found out about the background and hobbies of these people.

Of the ones left, one is a gambler and the other is lustful.

Ji arranged someone.

The two lively boys went to the gambling house with their money bags, bragging all the way, and seduced the gambler's heart, how could they bear it, hesitated for a while, and ran to the casino.

A beautiful little lady, with her slender waist twisted, walked in front of the greedy man, winked, and lured him into the depths of a secluded alley, and raised her hand to punch her.

With no one in the way, things can be done much faster.

Qin Yuan had already left a long time ago. She was dressed in riding attire and led the horse out of the city. She often went out of the city to ride a horse in the past few months, and only returned after closing the city gate.

Even if you walk under the eyes of those who are watching you, no one will think much about it.

Qin Zhi was not on duty, so he called Ji's family to remind him, he was panicked, but he didn't hesitate to hold back.

As soon as the follower left, he took a sedan chair and went out to visit friends in Zhuangzi in the suburbs.

Nanny Wang sent her to the mansion, returned to Ji Shi, and nodded to her.

"Report to the Palace of the Eldest Princess and Duke Dingguo," said Nanny Wang, "The Eldest Young Master is on duty and has already gone to call."

Ji Shi took a deep breath: "Keep an eye on everything, don't be negligent."

Nanny Wang agreed, and said again: "Shouldn't you be leaving too?"

After all, the most important thing is to be collected by Ji Shi.

In case the Ji Clan didn't even go out the city gate, would the people who had withdrawn earlier come back to the city to rob?
Ji Shi gritted her teeth: "Wait a little longer."

There is still a while before the city gate is closed. If you withdraw early, it is easy to scare the snake. If you withdraw late, it may be too late.

Fortunately, the guards guarding the city don't know anything, and the officials and common people don't take a second look when they come in and out.

"Dingguo's mansion is gone, so I'll report it." Ji said.

The three families are on the same rope, and it is not just talking about advancing and retreating together.

Although there may be accidents in the evacuation, all of my family escaped, and Mrs. Dingguo was left behind...

No matter how Duke Ding knew about the situation, he would inevitably have a lump in his heart.

At this moment, in Duke Dingguo's mansion, Qiaoyu was packing her clothes.

Not long ago, Xiangu Fang came and said that Guanli was going to do something early in the morning, so she invited the old lady over.

After hearing this, the old lady's expression froze, and after Xiangu left, she told her to clean up.

Qiaoyu was quite puzzled in her heart.

Fang Xiangu only started to come and go to the Duke's mansion in spring, she said it was for meditation.

Jingxin Temple is a Taoist temple often visited by the old lady, but Qiaoyu has no impression of Fang Xiangu at all.

Xiangu has come here two or three times so far, chatted with the old lady about the family, and then left.

Qiaoyu quietly asked the old lady.

The old lady said that adding sesame oil should be done directly in Guanli, so as not to be cheated of money, Qiaoyu was right after thinking about it, so she didn't mention it again.

But today...

There are days for religious affairs, and tomorrow is obviously not one of them.

Furthermore, the invitation was not made half a day in advance. Seeing what the old lady meant, it was very abnormal to spend the night in the temple.

Qiaoyu wanted to return to her thoughts, but did not ask any further questions, and followed her instructions.

Outside, the old lady was suppressing her voice, explaining things to her confidant, Nanny Liang.

"I and Nianzhi have been the only ones in the mansion since I was in the mansion, and all the people below have been dispatched in sevens and eighties. The rest are all trustworthy, and it is convenient now," the old lady said, "When I leave, you prepare me well." If the money is divided between them, they can go anywhere, and they can go anywhere. If you stay with me, it will be unsafe. If the love is not over, we will meet again in the future."

Liang Nanny's eyes were red, and said: "Don't worry, this slave girl knows what's in her mind, and it will be done properly."

She married the old lady from the Cheng family, and she knew exactly what the old lady was thinking.

Although it has not been revealed yet, Mother Liang has a good idea of ​​who the Duke is and who Miss Qiaoyu is.

"My servant is not good at riding, so I won't hold you back," she said, "My servant hides to the south, and we will meet again when you return to Beijing."

Seeing Qiaoyu coming out with her bundle in her arms, Nanny Liang turned her back and wiped her eyes.

The old lady got up and took down the piano from the wall.

Qiaoyu was taken aback.

The piano is a relic of Duke Xianding, and the old lady comes to clean it every day.

Do you need to use a piano to make it?

"Let's go," the old lady smiled at Qiaoyu, "Don't think so much."

The carriage is ready.

The two got into the carriage, urged the horse with the handlebars, left the gate of the mansion, and headed for the west gate.

(End of this chapter)