After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 428 Intention
Jin Jiashu didn't answer for a long time.

He seemed to be deep in thought and was seriously considering Haitang's proposal.

Begonia didn't bother him, just stood there, looking at the sky, the green grass, the young leaves emerging from the flower trees, and feeling the warm spring breeze.

Spring has really come.

Haitang watched in a good mood as her brother Hai Jiao walked out of Grandpa Cao and Lu's room and walked towards her.

Hai Jiao still held Jin Jiashu's letter in his hand. When he saw him and his little sister standing at the entrance of the second courtyard, he couldn't help but look puzzled: "What are you doing standing here?"

Jin Jiashu raised his head and looked at the letter in his hand with confusion: "Brother Hai, why did you bring my letter back? Didn't Mr. Lu arrange for someone to help deliver the letter?"

Hai Jiao smiled and said: "The person who delivered the letter has already arranged it and is waiting in the concierge at this time. But Grandpa Lu said that you haven't sealed the letter yet. It's better to seal it when you go back and then stamp it to make it more secure. The first two When you asked the Duke's office to deliver the letter, the envelope was open. They knew that you could trust them, so they sealed it for you. Only this time, there was not only a letter in the envelope, but also the accompanying drawings and so on. , in bits and pieces, if one piece falls out, it will be troublesome. Just in case, you should seal it yourself. Grandpa Cao also asked you if you don’t have your own seal. ? If not, he will ask someone to carve one for you someday and ask you what style you like."

Jin Jiashu suddenly felt guilty for "judging a gentleman's heart with a villain's heart". He pursed his lips, lowered his head and took the letter. The tips of his ears were slightly red: "I was negligent. I'll go and seal the envelope right away." ." With that said, he turned around and returned to his room as fast as he could at the moment.

Hai Jiao watched him go away and asked Haitang in a low voice: "Little sister, what were you talking about here just now? I saw that his expression was not right."

Haitang glanced around and saw no one around, so she lowered her voice and told her brother what she had just proposed.

Hai Jiao was startled: "You asked Jin Jiashu to ask for help from Concubine Xu Xian? Is this okay?!"

Haitang pouted: "Do you think that if I don't persuade Jin Jiashu to speak, Concubine Xu Xian will really not make arrangements? Jin Jiashu lived in the Jin family before, and there was a wet nurse by his side. She was Concubine Xu Xian's old confidant, and she has always been loyal to the little master. Concubine Xu Xian also You can rest assured. Now that he is living alone in Chang'an, even if he is protected by the Zhou family, it is not as good as when he was at home. Do you think Concubine Xu Xian can really let go? As long as she can, Jin Jiashu will take the initiative to speak. Maybe it can bring him closer to his biological mother and make Concubine Xu Xian feel more caring and loving towards him. "This is quite reasonable. Hai Jiao lowered his voice, "Even if Concubine Xu Xian wants to send someone... She has been a palace servant in Cining Palace for many years. Although she has become a concubine now and has given birth to the eighth prince, the situation in the palace is still... , How many trustworthy people can she win under Sun Guifei's nose? If she borrows people from Cining Palace, what is the difference between the Queen Mother's manpower and the Zhou family's manpower? In the end, she might be the same. I have to borrow someone from the emperor..."

Hai Jiao believes that once Concubine Xu Xian asks the emperor for help, the emperor will have another opportunity to send people to Chang'an City. This may not be a good thing for the Zhou family.

Haitang said disapprovingly: "The emperor sent Tu Rong here, and the Zhou family didn't guard against rejection everywhere. Shouldn't he be allowed to act freely? It wouldn't make any difference if he sent a few more people. Jin Jiashu, a reclusive young man, in his What's the use of having eyes and ears around? What important information can we get about the Zhou family? It's only Zhou Yijun who has more contact with Jin Jiashu. When did the emperor come to Chang'an City? Listen, Tu Rong alone is enough to make a fuss. There will be a new commander of the Chang'an vanguard appointed by Yingchuan Marquis soon. Can he make plans for Jin Jiashu? "

Think about Haijiao as well. The emperor is different from the Sun family. The Sun family still had to be secretive and cover up, and anyone sent by the emperor would be honest. Even if the Zhou family knew that it was the emperor's spy, what would they do? As long as the Zhou family doesn't want to fall out with the emperor, isn't it up to him?

Haitang added: "Although there are irregularities in the Zhou family's daily behavior, they have never had any rebellious intentions. Even if the emperor sends people again, there is nothing to be afraid of. I just feel that if the Zhou family has made up their mind, they will If they want to help the eighth prince succeed to the throne, leaving Jin Jiashu to live in Chang'an City is somewhat like a hostage. It doesn't sound very friendly. The Zhou family doesn't have that intention, so it's better not to let Concubine Xu Xian think that they have it. Send your cronies here to see with your own eyes how Jin Jiashu lives and studies in Chang'an City. Knowing that the Zhou family will not treat him badly or restrain him, there will be no unnecessary suspicion between the two parties. "

Haitang also mentioned that Jin Jiashu's letter to his "aunt" would not be sealed, and mentioned the various concerns he revealed: "The Zhou family does not know the true relationship between him and Concubine Xu Xian. When Jin Jiashu wrote the letter, he was worried about the Zhou family If you know how to read, you will inevitably be tied up and there are many things that cannot be said clearly. He has never lived with his mother since he remembered it. Can Concubine Xu Xian really understand the hints he wrote, and will it be harmful to both parties if she guesses incorrectly? Is there any disadvantage in communication?
"Brother, you and I have many ideas, and we have to count on Jin Jiashu to write to Concubine Xu Xian to persuade them before they can be realized. Wouldn't it be a pity if our plans fell through because Jin Jiashu couldn't speak freely when he wrote the letter? Since Jin Jiashu is worried about asking the Zhou family to send a message, so let Concubine Xu Xian send her confidant. If she feels it is necessary, she can bypass the Zhou family and set up another secret communication route. This way, Jin Jiashu can feel at ease and we can borrow one. Not just?"

Hai Jiao thought thoughtfully: "What you said makes some sense... Anyway, the emperor knew what Concubine Xu Xian hid from the Zhou family. Even if the one she sent was a confidant of the emperor, it wouldn't be a big deal. The Zhou family can only tolerate Tu Rong. I can accommodate others. At worst, I will remind Zhou Yijun privately to be more cautious."

Haitang nodded and said: "Besides... I am also concerned about Mrs. Gui's existence. Although she is frightened right now, no one dares to guarantee when she will run out and cause trouble again. Although she doesn't know The identity of Jin Jiashu's biological mother, but knowing the existence of the Seventh Prince, would be troublesome if she made random noises outside. Although we are insiders, we can't explain how we got the news and the Zhou family has been kept in the dark. In the dark. If Mrs. Gui goes crazy, who can stop her? Tu Rong is not in a position to deal with women, but if there is an old man from the palace who knows all the secrets, he can keep an eye on Mrs. Gui and stop her from acting like a monster. My brother and I will be able to worry a lot less.”

Hai Jiao sighed: "What the little sister said makes sense. Even if Concubine Xu Xian cannot send someone to stay by Jin Jiashu's side, it would be good if she could send someone with knowledge to meet him and comfort him. Their mother and son have never been able to have a happy relationship. Jin Jiashu felt very uneasy when he had the opportunity to talk about it. With such uneasiness, how could he really settle down to study? Even in Shaanxi, it was not easy to pass the examination. He wants to pass five levels and kill six generals. He wants to get the title as soon as possible so that he can go to Beijing to see his 'aunt'... It's better to resolve the trivial doubts that disturb people as soon as possible. "

Haitang smiled. She didn't know what Jin Jiashu's talents were, but he had been delayed for so many years. Even if he was extremely talented, it was not easy to achieve his dreams. However, if the Eighth Prince can successfully succeed to the throne, when the Sun family falls and Jin Jiashu comes to Beijing to meet his relatives as Concubine Xu Xian's nephew, he does not have to pass the imperial examination.

(End of this chapter)