After the rebirth of Madam Hou Clan, her heart was sealed with cement

Chapter 357: Both returned to Beijing, rumors spread
The people who came around after hearing the news saw this and started talking one after another:
"Oh, isn't this the Admiral? Why are you being attacked here?"

"I heard it's for the sake of military pay for our frontiers. This is a major matter related to our safety!"

"The Admiral is so brave. He can still keep fighting under such circumstances. He is worthy of being our hero in northern Shaanxi!"

Amidst the noise, Tan Zhixu decisively ordered Tengxi to organize manpower to carry Gu Huaijing back to his house for treatment.

After several days of careful conditioning, Gu Huaijing finally woke up slowly.

"Gu Huaijing, please go back to the capital."

When Gu Huaijing woke up, the first thing Tan Zhixu did was to persuade him to leave.

"Xu Xu, I can't leave." Gu Huaijing's face was pale, but his eyes were bright. "The mission assigned by the emperor has not been completed yet. If I return to Beijing now, I will be running away. I can't let the people of the northwest down."

Tan Zhixu looked at him distressedly, knowing that his determination could not be shaken, so he said: "Okay, then we will face it together. However, your current physical condition..."

"It doesn't matter." Gu Huaijing interrupted her, with a determined smile on his lips, "With you by my side, I have nothing to fear."

The news spread like wildfire again, and the people's respect and admiration for Gu Huaijing grew stronger. His heroic deeds were praised in the streets and alleys.

In the capital, those who intended to take advantage of the situation in the northwest also felt pressured by Gu Huaijing's tenacity and wisdom.

Gu Huaijing was lying on his bed, secretly mobilizing troops and generals, planning together with Tan Zhixu, Teng Xi and others how to expose the conspiracy behind it and ensure the safety of the northwest army's pay.

With their all-out efforts, a storm surrounding the northwest military pay gradually took shape, causing the whole city to wait with bated breath, eagerly anticipating the Admiral's next move.

At this time, an old tea guest who liked to joke on weekdays sighed in the teahouse: "Look, this admiral is not only wise and brave, but also strong-willed. He is not afraid of life or death. We have such a father-in-law in northern Shaanxi. Why worry about being unsettled!"

After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, their hearts full of hope and confidence for the future.

The sun penetrates the clouds and shines on the land of northern Shaanxi, which is about to face new challenges, and the figures of Gu Huaijing, Tan Zhixu and others appear more and more tenacious and determined in this hot land.

A few days later, the emperor's secret letter trembled in Gu Huaijing's hand.

He frowned and read the contents of the letter word for word.

There is something strange happening in the palace, and the emperor hints that if there is no obvious progress in the northwest, he needs to return to the capital quickly to deal with it.

He knew that this was undoubtedly a sign of another storm.

Gu Huaijing handed the secret letter to Tan Zhixu. She frowned slightly and read it quickly. Then she whispered to Gu Huaijing: "Now that you return to Beijing, you may be able to disrupt the enemy's deployment. I will stay and continue to investigate." Investigate the case of military pay in the northwest, and when the time is right, I will try to meet you again."

Gu Huaijing hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded in agreement. His trust in Tan Zhixu was as firm as his belief in himself, "Be careful, I will handle the affairs in the capital as soon as possible, and then wait for you to go back and fight side by side with you." .”

The news spread in the mansion, and the people started talking again after hearing the news:
"I heard that the Admiral is returning to the capital again. It's really non-stop!"

"Yes, things in the imperial court are much more complicated than here. I don't know how many difficulties and obstacles the Admiral will face when he leaves."

"But you see, the second lady of the Hou family is also a woman, staying in northern Shaanxi to face the crisis alone. This courage and resourcefulness are really admirable!" In the teahouse, the old tea guest pretended to be mysterious and lowered his voice. The voice said: "Hey, you are saying that they cooperate so well, are they really not a couple?"

At this moment, in the study room of the mansion, Tan Zhixu was calmly arranging the follow-up matters. Her eyes were deep and decisive, "Teng Xi, you must help me find out the truth and ensure the safety of the northwest army's pay. We cannot let those young people There’s an opportunity to take advantage of it.”

On the night before Gu Huaijing left, the moonlight was hazy, and the two of them stood in the courtyard, looking at each other speechlessly.

He held Tan Zhixu's hand tightly and whispered: "Xu Xu, you have to remember that no matter when and where, I will be your strongest backing."

Tan Zhixu responded with a smile, his eyes shining with determination and expectation, "Brother Jing, wait for me."

In the capital, as soon as Gu Huaijing stepped into the imperial city, he was surrounded by the whispers of the ministers.

Some people envied his tacit cooperation with Tan Zhixu, while others praised his behavior of sticking to the northwest regardless of life and death. Others secretly speculated that they were trying to use this incident to stir up trouble and stir up trouble.

"Look, this Canal Admiral risked his life and property for our second wife."

"Tell me, is there really something fishy? Then Tan Zhixu, a widow, how could Gu Huaijing be so determined?"

These discussions did not affect Gu Huaijing's firm pace. He knew that only by resolving the internal problems within the court as soon as possible could he create a stable rear environment for Tan Zhixu and the others.

At the same time, Tan Zhixu led Gu Yu and Teng Xi all the way and quietly returned to the capital in the middle of the night.

She was dressed in men's clothing and looked dashing. As soon as she entered the city gate, she noticed the strange looks from the people around her.

"Hey, have you heard about it? The second lady of the Hou family went to the northwest in person just to find the canal admiral!"

"Isn't that right! It is said that the two of them have a close relationship. This time, the admiral is risking his life to escort the military pay, just to win the beauty's smile."

Facing the rumors, Tan Zhixu's eyes were cold, but his heart was not disturbed at all.

She knew very well that at this moment, the most important thing was to find out the truth and ensure the safety of the northwest military pay.

Returning to the Hou Mansion, Tan Zhixu quickly summoned his confidants to deploy the next plan.

She calmly analyzed the situation and relied on her extraordinary resourcefulness to reveal the conspiracy hidden behind it step by step.

In a corner of Kyoto, the well-informed old tea guest in the teahouse once again became the focus: "Hey, let me tell you, the second lady of the Hou Mansion is not only outstandingly beautiful, but also extremely intelligent. Just watch, those who want to take advantage of this opportunity Those who cause trouble will probably suffer the consequences in the end.”

Deep in the palace, Gu Huaijing was having a secret conversation with the emperor. His eyes were firm, revealing his unyielding determination.

As the investigation deepens, a storm about the northwest military pay is about to sweep the entire court.

As night falls, the moonlight shines like water. Inside and outside the capital, whether it is the people who admire Gu Huaijing and Tan Zhixu or the ministers with evil intentions, their hearts beat faster in the coming storm and they are eagerly waiting for it.

"Brother Jing, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are ahead, you just need to remember that I am in the capital to clear the obstacles for you."

Tan Zhixu prayed silently in the study, the brush in his hand was freely swaying on the letter paper, and the words were full of trust and support for Gu Huaijing.