Ci Jinzhi

Duan Shaoqing looked at the girl who was deep in thought, and his heart wavered again that she was not his niece.

This is clearly Qingqing.

No, no, no, there seems to be something different. This girl's eyes are longer than Qingqing's, and the bridge of her nose is straighter...

Duan Shaoqing tried hard to recall Kou Qingqing's appearance, but found that the girl's face had become blurry.

"It's getting late, uncle, please go back."

Duan Shaoqing came back to his senses and confirmed again: "You won't go out again, will you?"

"No, I will go to pay my respects to my grandmother early tomorrow morning."

Duan Shaoqing reluctantly nodded and walked away with heavy steps.

After bathing and changing clothes at night, Xiaolian stood behind Xinyou and wiped her hair.

"The girl has lost weight."

Xin You looked at the person in the dressing mirror and smiled: "Thank you for your hard work these days."

"No, I'll feel at ease after I make it clear to the elder."

Xiaolian thought very wildly. She was following the girl anyway, and the worst she could do was lose her life.

"The night before the Mid-Autumn Festival, the second young master had a scene..."

After listening to Xiaolian's words, Xin You said softly: "Miss Kou has a good brother."

Not everyone in the Shaoqing Mansion should die. If everyone was executed because of her, it would be her debt. This was one of the reasons why she came back.

"Girl, can you tell me about your journey south? I heard that you and Master He suppressed bandits and rescued the victims."

Xin You then started talking: "That day I was resting by the official road..."

In the Fusi Yamen of Beizhen, He Qingxiao listened to the report from his subordinates.

"The old lady of the Duan family has entered the palace today."

Hearing the news, He Qingxiao felt a little uneasy.

In the evening on the street, he seemed to see Miss Xin.

The girl was wearing a curtain hat and had disappeared when he saw her, but he felt that she was Miss Xin.

If you read it correctly, Miss Xin has come to the city——

He Qingxiao quickly realized that it was not Miss Xin entering the city, but "Miss Kou" appearing.

Needing Miss Kou to appear, it is not difficult to deduce that something may have happened in Shaoqing's house, and then he learned about the old lady's entry into the palace.

Jin Linwei said that he was the emperor's eyes and ears, and some of them could be touched while others could not be touched. For example, within the palace walls, Jinlin Guards should not reach out. This is a taboo.

He Qingxiao did not inquire in depth and sent another man to visit the imperial mausoleum. Unfortunately, he would not know the situation there until the city gate opened tomorrow morning.

This night, He Qingxiao didn't sleep well, and neither did Xin You. Fortunately, she had lived a regular life in the imperial mausoleum and had regained her energy, so she didn't look haggard.

"The girl is so pretty." Xiaolian inserted a hibiscus hairpin into Xinyou's bun and admired her heartily.

Xin You pursed her lips and smiled: "Xiao Lian is also very beautiful."

The master and servant went to Ruyi Hall with smiles on their faces, and met Duan Yunling on the way.

Xin You took the initiative to say hello: "Cousin Ling."

Duan Yunling was stunned for a moment before reacting: "Cousin Qing?"

She hurried over with her skirt in hand, looked at Xin You carefully, and couldn't hide her excitement: "I haven't seen my cousin for a long time!"

She thought about many situations, good and bad, and her mind had been hanging for many days before she finally settled down at this moment.

"Let's go to Ruyi Hall together." Xin You held Duan Yunling's hand.

In Ruyi Hall, the old lady almost spit out a mouthful of tea when she saw Xin You and Duan Yunling coming in hand in hand.

"Greetings to grandma (grandma)."

The old lady focused all her attention on Xin You: "Qingqing, come and sit next to grandma."

Not long after Xin You sat down, Duan Shaoqing strode in.

Today is a holiday, so I don't have to go to the office.

Duan Shaoqing immediately stopped at his feet when he saw the girl sitting obediently. This girl can really pretend.

Not long after, Erfang's family also arrived, followed by Duan Yunchen.

The granddaughter came back in time, and the old lady was in a good mood: "Lang'er will be back soon. It's rare for a family to be complete. Mrs. Zhu, let's have a good lunch today."

"Yes."

At this time, a servant came over and reported something to Duan Shaoqing.

Duan Shaoqing stood outside and listened to the servant's report in a low voice, then called Xin You out.

"Is there something wrong, uncle?"

Duan Shaoqing took a deep look at Xin You and then said, "Master He has something to ask you."

Xinyou was startled.

Mr. He clearly knew that she was in the imperial mausoleum on the outskirts of Beijing, so why did he come to Shaoqing's Mansion to look for her?

Could it be that Mr. He knew that she had returned to Shaoqing's residence?
Xin You's mind was spinning, and she finally shook her head: "Just say it's inconvenient. If it's business, just talk to your uncle."

Duan Shaoqing stood still and said, "Jin Linwei is very suspicious. What should I do if he doesn't believe me?"

If you think he put this girl under house arrest, wouldn't it be an injustice?

"Uncle is worried, let Xiaolian talk about it."

Xin You whispered a few instructions to Xiao Lian, and Xiao Lian followed the order and left.

Due to Jin Linwei's sensitive identity, He Qingxiao did not come to visit, thus eliminating the need for Duan Shaoqing to come forward. Xiaolian left Shaoqing's mansion and saw He Qingxiao in regular clothes at the agreed place.

"Congratulations, Sir." Xiaolian bowed her knees and saluted.

He Qingxiao looked behind her, disappointment flashing in his eyes.

He came directly after meeting the men from the Imperial Tomb this morning.

His subordinates did not see "Mr. Xin", which almost confirmed his guess.

I took a quick glance yesterday and saw it right.

"Master He, our girl asked your maid to bring you a message. It is difficult to come out these days. I will go back to Qingsong Bookstore to treat you to tea."

"How are you girls?" He Qingxiao stared at Xiaolian closely.

"The girl is very good. The girl reassures Mr. He."

He Qingxiao was silent for a moment and nodded slightly: "If you girls are in trouble, just send me a message."

After Xiaolian returned, she quietly brought the message to Xinyou.

Xin You's face looked calm.

She couldn't fold Mr. He in. Her bargaining chip was the man's guilt, but Mr. He had nothing.

After breakfast, Duan Yunlang came back from the Imperial College. When he heard that his cousin had greeted the old lady in the morning, he went straight to Wanqing Residence.

"Cousin, you are back!"

Duan Yunlang insisted on an answer that day, so Xiaolian had no choice but to tell her that Xin You was not at home, but she was talking about going out for fun.

Xinyou smiled: "I'm back."

"Where have my cousins ​​gone? Is it fun outside?"

Xin You casually mentioned a few interesting things, which made Duan Yunlang very envious: "It's a pity that the Imperial Academy is under strict supervision and cannot play truant."

Duan Yunlang couldn't bear to leave after not seeing his cousin for a long time, so he took the initiative to tell her many interesting things about the Imperial College.

At this time, Hong'er came in and sent a message: "Girl, the old lady wants you to go to the front quickly. Someone is coming from the palace."

The person who came to convey the order was an official from the Ministry of Etiquette. When Xin You arrived, he read out: "I have received a kind edict from the Empress Dowager, and the niece Kou Qingqing Duanshu, the young minister of Taipu Temple, Duan Wensong, is smart and smart... The Empress Dowager was very pleased to hear this. You will be betrothed to the emperor’s eldest son, King Xiu, as his concubine…I accept this.”

After the official from the Ministry of Rites read out, he congratulated Xin You who took the imperial edict with both hands: "Miss Kou, congratulations. Please come to the palace early to express your gratitude."

Xin You was carrying an imperial edict that seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, and there was no chance at all.

I really need to go to the palace.