Ci Jinzhi

As soon as Emperor Xingyuan said these words, He Qingxiao couldn't help but look at Xin You.

Xin You lowered her head slightly and did not look in his direction.

"The minister leads the order."

"Xin Daizhao, please go back first. I have something else to tell the envoy He Zhen."

"Yes." Xin You stepped back and stepped out of the palace door. After all, she couldn't help but glance at He Qingxiao.

What she saw was the back, tall and tough, like a pine or a bamboo.

"Xin Daizhao, be careful at the threshold." The chamberlain who escorted Xin You out whispered a reminder as a sign of goodwill.

Emperor Xingyuan's move of leaving Xinyou to observe the proceedings today certainly affected not only the courtiers, but also the servants.

"Thank you." Xin You thanked you with a smile.

When trying to make a living in the palace, it was almost instinctive for the chamberlain to express his kindness, but he didn't expect to receive a response.

He was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but lower his head. He couldn't tell what he felt in his heart.

In the hall, He Qingxiao was still kneeling.

"Qingxiao, you know how much I value Xin Taizhao. This trip to the south coincides with frequent floods. I hope you will put Xin Taizhao's safety first in everything you do. If something happens to him, do you know the consequences? ?”

Emperor Xingyuan's tone turned cold and sounded a warning.

He Qingxiao calmly replied: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, if anything happens to Ruo Xin, I will never live alone."

Emperor Xingyuan nodded with satisfaction, and the next step was to discuss the number of guards to take, the route of travel, and various details.

"Don't relax when investigating the affairs of those veterans."

"It has been arranged that there will be a dedicated person in charge of the minister when he is not in the capital."

As the envoy of Jinlin Wei Bei Town, He Qingxiao often travels to Beijing on business, and his departure will not affect the operation of the Bei Town Fu Division.

Previously, He Qingxiao went to Dingbei to investigate the corruption case. Emperor Xingyuan listened to the words of the eunuch Sun Yan and asked Xiao Lengshi, the then Nanzhen envoy, to temporarily take over. In fact, he suspected that He Qingxiao had a personal relationship with Miss Kou, so there was an honest reason for the substitution. Questioning Miss Kou about the whereabouts of Mr. Songling.

After leaving the palace, He Qingxiao first went back to Beizhen Fusi to arrange for his entourage, and then returned to Changle Marquis Mansion.

"Master Hou is going to accompany Mr. Xin to pick up the Queen's coffin and bring it to Beijing?"

After hearing what He Qingxiao said, Aunt Gui clasped her hands together and said, "Mr. Xin has such filial piety, and the Queen is relieved that she is alive in heaven."

She had secretly gone to Tianjie to see Mr. Xin a long time ago. He was really a good and handsome boy.

It's a pity that in her current status, she had to bear with it for fear of getting into trouble if she approached him rashly. She didn't expect that the Marquis would be able to accompany Mr. Xin on his trip.

Aunt Gui lived deep in the Hou Mansion and didn't know about the floods in the south. She was only happy to learn the news: "The Marquis will take good care of Mr. Xin and himself. When the Marquis returns to Beijing, the wine brewed by the slaves will be ready. When the time comes, the Marquis will take it to Mr. Xin to have a taste."

When she thought about it, the Marquis and Mr. Xin were not familiar with each other now. They had known each other day and night together, and they would definitely be familiar with each other when they returned to Beijing.

"When will the Marquis leave?"

"We'll leave the day after tomorrow."

She will leave the day after tomorrow, and time is very tight, but this is to take the late Queen's coffin to Beijing. Naturally, Aunt Gui will not say anything, but only thinks of one thing: "The Marquis said earlier that he would ask the slave to make crispy duck during the holiday. This I have to go out before the day is up."

Aunt Gui's tone was full of regret.

The Marquis is not a greedy person. He mentioned crispy duck several times and specifically asked her to take the holidays to make it. He must have made an appointment with Miss Kou, but it was a pity that he had to miss it.

Damn it, God doesn't want Mr. Hou to get out of singleness, right?
Seeing the pity on Aunt Gui's face, He Qingxiao smiled and said, "On the day we go out, Aunt Gui will make a portion for me to take with me to eat on the way."

After hearing this, Aunt Gui not only did not feel happy, but showed an expression that was hard to explain.

So there’s nothing wrong with Miss Kou, it’s just that the Marquis wants to eat it?She had misunderstood God.

"Aunt Gui?"

"I know." Aunt Gui walked away with a straight face.

Xin You returned to the Hanlin Academy and did not rush back to his residence after going to the Yamen. He deliberately waited on Duan Shaoqing's only way home.

Duan Shaoqing walked here with several colleagues and saw Xin You at a glance.

Unlike when he first found out that Xin Daizhao was his niece Kou Qingqing and wanted to rush to her to find out, Duan Shaoqing, who had calmed down, avoided Xin You.

Regardless of whether this girl is a real niece or not, what he wants to do is to pray that this girl doesn't reveal her secret, instead of getting in front of her to attract other people's attention.

Duan Shaoqing turned his face sideways, pretended not to notice and walked forward, when he heard a shout: "Duan Shaoqing."

Duan Shaoqing gritted his teeth.

If he is at fault, let a lightning strike strike him, and he will die happily instead of suffering such frightening torture.

Duan Shaoqing still wanted to pretend not to hear, but his sleeve was pulled by a colleague on the side: "Brother Duan, Xin Daizhao is calling you."

Duan Shaoqing: "..."

This day is really unbearable!
Xin You came over and held up her hands to Duan Shaoqing: "When I was a low-ranking official, I was lucky enough to be taken care of by Miss Kou. I heard that Duan Shaoqing was Miss Kou's uncle, so I came here to see him."

Under countless gazes, Duan Shaoqing forced a smile: "Xin Daizhao is being polite."

Xin You walked up to Duan Shaoqing naturally and asked in a casual tone: "Is Mr. Duan going home?"

When other people saw the two walking together, they distanced themselves a little further.

"Yes -" Duan Shaoqing squeezed out one word and lowered his voice to ask, "What do you want to do?"

"I'm going on a long trip the day after tomorrow." With a flawless smile on her face, Xin You whispered the purpose of coming to Duan Shaoqing, "Miss Kou, please take care of me, Mr. Duan."

Duan Shaoqing couldn't help but darken his face, and only smiled again when Xin You's eyes reminded him: "Are you crazy?"

"Master Duan, don't tell me whether these are available or not, I just want to inform you."

Duan Shaoqing's expression twisted for a moment, and he gritted his teeth and asked in a low voice: "What if the eldest princess wants to see you? What if the emperor wants to see you? What if the queen mother wants to see you?"

God, when I said this, I realized that this girl had provoked so many noble people when she was still Kou Qingqing!

Duan Shaoqing's eyes turned black and he had the urge to faint.

"It's just that I'm sick. I believe Master Duan will always find a way." Xinyou handed over his hand, "I want to go over there, so I'll say goodbye to Master Duan here."

"Thank you for the good news." Duan Shaoqing barely maintained his composure. When his colleagues came over to express their envy, he felt helpless.

The news that Xin Daizhao was going to personally pick up the coffin of the late empress reached many people's ears the next day as Emperor Xingyuan did not want to hide it.

The ministers gathered together in twos and threes to discuss the matter before going to court in the morning.

"He is fighting for fame!" Mr. Deng Ge said with a serious face, "Mr. Zhang, this son is definitely not a peaceful person."

Zhang Shoufu gently twirled his beard, but he looked unconcerned: "Given his status, it's strange to be calm."

No matter what the ministers thought, there was nothing that could stop the son of a man from personally greeting his mother's coffin. Therefore, no one mentioned this matter in court today.

In the waiting hall, when Hua Daizhao was about to leave the office, he couldn't help but ask: "Xin Daizhao, are you leaving Beijing tomorrow?"

Xin You nodded with a smile: "Yes."

Hua Daizhao suddenly pulled the fortune teller Daizhao in front of her: "I want to go out but want to be safe. Xin Daizhao, do you want Brother Bu to divine a hexagram for you?" (End of Chapter)