red wheel

Chapter 75

Dugu Ziyan's Study Room in Marquis Wending's Mansion.

Du Chuan bowed and replied, "My lord, this is news from the northern border."

Duguzi, who was reading a book with his head down, heard the words and took the letter: "On the wind crossing, there will be no survivors."

Du Chuan continued: "Yes, my son, this Xiao Hengyu actually had such a plan. I heard that the fight on the spot was very tragic. There were many masters, but they didn't have the upper hand, and it ended like this in the end."

Duguzi continued to speak: "The Marquis of Wu'an has a century-old family of generals, and Xiao Hengyu is the next successor. It is not surprising that he has such abilities. Don't forget, there is also Xiao Jinxi."

"My lord, what are we going to do next?" Du Chuan asked.

Dugu Ziyan didn't seem to hear it, he stared at the letter in his hand and kept looking at it...
Du Chuan on the side looked suspiciously, and didn't dare to disturb him any more.

After a long time, Duguzi said worriedly, "Du Chuan, ask Mei Xue and Meiying to step up their guard, and make sure to protect the safety of the young lady."

Du Chuan asked in confusion, "My lord, what's the matter?"

Dugu Ziyan frowned, and said, "Du Chuan, if Emperor Mingxi did it this time, then the power hidden behind Emperor Mingxi is not simple! Judging from this news, although these people have high martial arts skills, they can They are not well-trained dead soldiers, and because of this, they will suffer from Xiao Hengyu. However, apart from the royal guards, Emperor Mingxi can send so many masters secretly. It seems that we all underestimate Emperor Mingxi."

Du Chuan was startled when he heard the words: "My lord, should we tell the eldest lady the news?"

Dugu Ziyan nodded and replied: "Yes, we must find a good way to avoid Emperor Mingxi's eyes and ears. We can't let Emperor Mingxi know, we have already noticed this matter, let me think about it again."

After a while, Duguzi asked, "Did Miss Yue send Qiao'er out to buy it this year?"

"No, son." Du Chuan replied after hearing the words.

I saw that Dugu Ziyan immediately took out a small letterhead and began to write, and then sealed it with beeswax and handed it to Du Chuan: "You immediately arrange another person to guard outside the palace, and when Qiaoer comes out to buy, Secretly give this letter to her, and be sure to deliver it to the eldest lady personally."

"Yes, son." Du Chuan took the letter, bowed and retreated.

Dugu Ziyan was left alone in the study, and at this moment Dugu Ziyan felt extremely regretful... Yan'er, my brother should have resolutely opposed your entry into the palace back then.Emperor Ming Xi's methods were so vicious, the two founding marquises had long been thorns in his eyes, and now that he was attacking Xiao Hengyu, how could Marquis Wending's mansion be able to escape!Now, you are in the deep palace, what should my brother do with you?
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Zui Xianju's kitchen.

"Ma'am, do you think it's okay for me to cut like this?" Xiao Gu, now dressed as a maidservant, asked a middle-aged cook.

"Not bad, little girl, your knife skills are really good!" The middle-aged cook couldn't help boasting when she saw it.

"Hey, ma'am, as long as you think it's good, it's far worse than you." Xiaogu replied with a smile.

"Little girl, do you often cook at home?" asked the middle-aged cook.

"I can't help it, ma'am, the children of poor people have long been in charge of their families, and their parents are long gone, so they have to do it themselves to fill their stomachs!" Xiao Gu replied.

"Yes, yes, little girl, your knife skills are the best among all the temporary helpers. What's your name?" asked the middle-aged cook.

"Ma'am, you can call me Xiaogu." Xiaogu responded with a smile.

"Hey, Xiaogu, cut up this meat too." The middle-aged cook ordered.

"Okay! Ma'am, cut it now." Xiao Gu took the meat and responded with a smile.

After a while, Xiaogu, who was cutting the meat, took the opportunity to say: "Ma'am, this Drunken Immortal Residence only finds some temporary helpers during the holidays. This time, Xiaogu can only help here for seven days. Xiaogu really wants to stay here forever. In this way, I can have enough food every day. Madam, you are such a nice person, and I am happy to stay with you."

I saw the middle-aged cook who was busy at work and said: "Madam understands you. It is not easy to find a stable job outside, and the wages are also low. But Madam can't help you with this."

Xiaogu continued persistently: "Auntie, can you help me find a way? In this way, Xiaogu will give you half of the wages I get in the future. As long as Xiaogu can eat enough every day and have a place to sleep That's it, nothing else to ask for."

The middle-aged cook said in a low voice: "Xiaogu, it's not that the aunt refuses to help you. Do you know that our Zuixianju is the property of Prince Gong today, and Director Jiang is very cautious in hiring people. I was too busy during the holidays, so I hired a few helpers temporarily. We have been here for many years. My aunt and I also came here to work as temporary helpers during the holidays for five years before being left here by Manager Jiang. Auntie heard that when we were left behind, Director Qian Jiang investigated us."

"Ah, so strict!" Xiaogu said in surprise.

"That's right. Although Prince Gong doesn't care about court affairs, he is a prince after all. Manager Jiang naturally has to be careful." The middle-aged cook continued: "So, there is nothing you can do about it, ma'am."

Xiaogu turned his head and continued: "Oh, okay, Xiaogu's life is not good, so I don't have such a blessing to stay. Auntie, if you still find a helper in the future, can you tell Xiaogu, at least Xiaogu can have a full meal occasionally of."

"Okay, if you want more people, my aunt will tell you, Xiaogu, you do things quickly, and my aunt likes it." The middle-aged cook replied with a smile.

Xiaogu said happily in an instant: "Hey, thank you aunt, you are the reincarnation of Guanyin Bodhisattva!"

The middle-aged cook burst into laughter instantly when she heard the words: "Haha... look at your sweet mouth."

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Zuixianju Meixiang Pavilion.

I saw Prince Gong fiddling with the drinking utensils and asked: "Is there anything that can't be found at Linfengdu?"

Jiang Mu bowed and replied: "Yes, my lord, our people only know that the fighting on the spot was brutal, but we still don't know more and are still investigating."

I only heard Prince Gong say: "The Marquis of Wu'an's residence is not simple! There is a Xiao Jinxi and a Xiao Hengyu."

Jiang Mu replied after hearing the words: "Yes, a century-old general family is always different."

Murong An smiled and said: "It's a pity that our Ming Xi Emperor can't tolerate sand in his eyes. Let's leave it alone and let them fight hard first."

Jiang Mu bowed and replied, "Yes, my lord."

Then he continued: "My lord, the things over there are almost ready. The hundred-year-old ginseng specially prepared by my lord will be delivered in two days, and I will send it together at that time."

Prince Gong Murong An, who was fiddling with the wine utensils, said, "Okay, Jiang Mu, you must check everything carefully before sending it over."

Jiang Mu bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, don't worry, your subordinates know."

I saw Murong An, Prince Gong, smiling lightly and saying, "It's so fast! It's the Dragon Boat Festival again! I don't know if she's okay..." At this moment, Murong An, Prince Gong's eyes are full of longing... ···
Jiang Mu looked at it, and couldn't bear to comfort him: "My lord, don't worry, our people are paying attention, and we will tell you as soon as possible if there is anything over there."

"Understood, you go down first." Murong An responded gently.

Hearing the words, Jiang Mu bowed and retreated helplessly.

I saw Murong An still fiddling with the wine utensils in front of him. After a long time, Fang picked up a glass of wine, took a sip, smiled slightly, and said softly: "You like plum wine the most, and I gave you a lot this year. You should have a good taste."

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(End of this chapter)