Chaos on the temples: You can't escape if you provoke treacherous ministers

Enke's provincial examination was still in Yangzhou. Yan Mu and Xie Si went there first. Liu Yunxiang picked up Sanbao and arrived a day late.

In order not to let this little ancestor miss, the proprietress killed the last chicken in the backyard overnight and made lotus leaf roasted chicken.

"Young Master, you eat well and go well, and don't come back to torment me again."

Sanbao pouted, "I thought you would be at least a little reluctant to let me go."

The corner of the landlady's mouth twitched, "Look at the east wing. There are tens of thousands of books. You burned most of my fortune."

"Who asked you to help that old man bully me?"

"I..." The proprietress glanced at Liu Yunxiang, suppressed her anger, and put on a smile, "Yes, it's my retribution, so you should leave quickly. It's already late."

Sanbao carried Liu Yunxiang on his back and made a face at the landlady. When the landlady turned blue with anger, he said: "That's all, who told you that the roast chicken you cooked is delicious, I will forgive you. Also, I will follow you soon." My parents have returned to Shengjing. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, go to the Lingyun Grain Store in Shengjing and they will deliver a message to me."

After hearing this, the landlady's face softened, thinking that this little thing still had a conscience. I was about to say a few words of farewell, but I didn't want to hear another sentence from him.

"If you raise a few more chickens this year, I might get greedy someday and come to Zhushui County to find you."

The landlady clasped her hands together and said, "You should leave quickly."

Liu Yunxiang covered his mouth and smiled. Sanbao had tormented the landlady quite a lot. He was still full of energy three months ago, but when he looked back three months later, he had white hair on his temples.

"Thank you for taking care of Sambo these days, let's say goodbye."

Liu Yunxiang nodded to the landlady, and then pulled Sanbao out of the door. When he reached the door, Sanbao glanced back quietly, with some reluctance on his face.

"If you want to come to Zhushui County to see her, you can always." Liu Yunxiang said.

Sanbao pouted, "I just like the roast chicken she makes."

"Then let's ask her for the secret recipe and then go back and ask the imperial kitchen to make it according to the secret recipe?"

"No, she makes the most delicious food."

Liu Yunxiang took Sanbao out of the alley. When she turned the corner, she looked back and saw the proprietress standing at the door. She waved quietly when Sanbao couldn't see her.

When he arrived at the dock and boarded the boat, Liu Yunxiang discovered Fang Wanjin.

This kid came down the mountain a few days ago. He said he had a family emergency, so he wouldn't see them off.

This excuse was a bit far-fetched. Liu Yunxiang knew that he was thinking of himself. Because of his business status, he was unable to participate in the provincial examination, and he was afraid of making any mistakes when seeing him off.

She and Yan Mu didn't reveal it, but they told him that they were going back to Beijing and that Mr. Bai would return to the academy to continue teaching them, which was considered a farewell.

When Liu Yunxiang saw Fang Wanjin, Fang Wanjin also saw her.

"Master, Master Wife, what are you doing?"

Fang Wanjin thought that she and Yan Mu had gone to Yangzhou together yesterday, so he was a little surprised to see her now. Liu Yunxiang waved him over to sit down, pointed at the Three Treasures, introduced him, and explained that he set out one day late just to take his son with him.

"Where are you going?" Liu Yunxiang asked him.

Fang Wanjin sighed before answering, "Yangzhou."

"Are you going to Yangzhou too? Send them to the examination room?"

Fang Wanjin shook his head, "The morning before yesterday, Mrs. Xu said she was going out to buy groceries, but she didn't see anyone at noon. The Xu family hurriedly looked for it, but until this morning, two days and two nights later, they searched all the streets and alleys of Zhushui County. , still no one was found. The Xu family is still looking for her in the county, but I think Aunt Xu may have left Zhushui County."

The Xu Bo Niang in Fang Wanjin's mouth was Xu Jingyu's mother, so she couldn't accept that her son committed suicide by drowning in the river and was in a trance.

Hearing Fang Wanjin's words, Liu Yunxiang was puzzled: "How did you know she left Zhushui County?"

Speaking of this, Fang Wanjin felt a little guilty.

"A few days ago, I met Mrs. Xu on the street. She asked me which yamen Brother Xu was working as an official in Shengjing now. I didn't think much about it at the time, so I made some nonsense. Now that I think about it, maybe she asked these questions. I plan to go to Shengjing to find someone." Speaking of this, Fang Wanjin frowned even more tightly, "She actually asked me more than once, saying why Brother Xu didn't come home to see her. She hasn't been there for more than two years. She met her son. She also said she wanted to go to Shengjing to see her son, but her family always stopped her."

Liu Yunxiang thought for a while, nodded and said, "So, she may indeed have left Zhushui County and gone to Shengjing."

"I plan to go to Yangzhou to look for it first."

From Zhushui County to Shengjing, Yangzhou is the only way. Moreover, the journey was long, so she also needed to make full preparations in Yangzhou.

"If we can't find anyone in Yangzhou, we have to go to Shengjing."

Since they are in Yangzhou, they are just good company.

"I have some connections in Yangzhou and can help you find them." Liu Yunxiang said.

"That's great."

When it was getting dark, they arrived at Yangzhou City. Feng Zheng was waiting at the city gate, saying that there was a shortage of inn rooms. Although Yan Mu and the others came early, they were still late and could not find an inn to stay in, so they rented a house.

Feng Zheng led them over, and when they saw Fang Wanjin coming, Xie Si and the others were surprised.

Fang Wanjin explained his purpose. Everyone knew about the Xu family and couldn't help but become worried.

"Just concentrate on preparing for the exam. You don't need to worry about Aunt Xu." Fang Wanjin said.

"But Aunt Xu looks very normal on weekdays. Have you really forgotten about Brother Xu? What if you think of it on the way..." Xie Si said this and did not dare to go on.

Fang Wanjin frowned and was about to go out to look for him immediately.

"You should have a good rest tonight. I will send someone out to look for her." Liu Yunxiang stopped Fang Wanjin. "As long as she is still in Yangzhou, we will find her soon."

This 'soon' was indeed unexpectedly fast. Early the next morning, they learned the news about Mrs. Xu. (End of chapter)