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Chapter 63 Hidden scheming (1)
Ji Cheng's guess was right. Hao Ren is already a stray dog. He has nowhere to hide after being chased away. He dare not show up in Lanhua Lane. When he went there last time, the other party found his trail. Hao Ren is very sad. It's not easy to get rid of those eyeliners.

It was just luck that Hao Ren saw the Shen family's carriage today. He had seen Ji Cheng's carriage before, and it was very similar to what he saw today, so he did not hesitate to give away his whereabouts and came to have a try.

It was probably because Hao Ren's life was not to die, the one sitting in the carriage was indeed Ji Cheng, and the one who dismounted to check the situation was Yu Qian'er.

Hao Ren's hiding place was in a ruined temple in the southern suburbs. Ji Cheng brought four servants from Lanhua Lane and two strong women to go there.

If Hao Ren hadn't helped her a lot in the capital, Ji Cheng shouldn't have come to such a messy place to take risks. This southern suburb is a slum, and there are many beggars and refugees along the way. Robbery often happens in such places. Do not come to this place.

From the gap in the curtain of the car, Ji Cheng saw that outside a small mound not far away, an almost naked woman was washing her hair.When the carriage approached, Ji Cheng realized that the small mound was actually a small earthen kiln, where the lowest kiln girls lived, even beggars could go to patronize them as long as they got two coins.

Ji Cheng put down the car curtain, he must have compassion, but giving them money will not fundamentally solve these people's problems, and it may even bring them a fatal disaster.

Hao Ren's situation was a bit miserable. Not to mention his broken hand, the wound on his arm had not been healed and had already festered.

"Mr. Hao, how did you get hurt so badly?" Ji Cheng was taken aback, "Who are you messing with?"

Hao Ren smiled wryly: "Oh, it's all my own fault. With a few filthy money, I don't know what to do, and I messed up people who shouldn't be messed with."

Ji Cheng didn't continue to ask, and her abilities were limited. Since Hao Ren said she shouldn't mess with someone, she probably couldn't help much.

"I have some money here, Mr. Hao take it for emergency first, if you want to leave the capital, I can ask my family to send it to you." Ji Cheng said.

Hao Ren waved his hand: "The world is big, I'm afraid there is no hiding place for me, Hao Ren. The reason why I took the risk to see the third girl is because the only person I can trust now is you."

"Where are your concubines?" Ji Cheng asked.

"Fly each other when disaster strikes." Hao Ren lamented, "Third Miss, you know that I have an old father in Jindi's family. He has never been used to my abduction, so I want to take him to the capital to enjoy his life but he refuses. Come on, now that I think about it, it would be a good thing if he didn't come."

Hao Ren handed Ji Cheng a seal, wiped his tears and said: "This is the seal of the money I deposited in the Tongqing Bank, if you don't recognize the seal, I beg the third girl to hand over the money to my father at home, and say If your son is not filial, you cannot be filial to him."

Although he knew that Hao Ren was pretending to be pitiful, Ji Cheng couldn't do anything indifferent: "Mr. Hao, since you have such a way out, why don't you leave? If you have anything to say, just say it." , I can help you, why would you still refuse? If I can't help you, no matter how much you say, I can't help you either. "

Hao Ren gave another wry smile, slapped himself and said, "It's all my fault. I'm playing tricks with Miss San when I get to this point. In fact, as long as Miss San is willing to help me, it's only a matter of a few words." .”

Ji Cheng was silent.

Hao Ren knew he couldn't be fooled, so he poured it all out.

It turned out that Hao Ren was a coward and took a fancy to "Mrs. Huarui". However, this Mrs. Huarui was not the Concubine Shu of Wang Jian, the former lord of Shu, but this Mrs. Huarui was as talented as that Concubine Shu. A beautiful woman of national beauty.

Mrs. Huarui, Xu Xin, has just arrived in the capital. She is a widow who has been married three times. Although she has been married three times, she is not very old. She is 24 or [-] years old, the most beautiful time for a woman.This Mrs. Huarui is very hospitable. Not long after she came to Beijing, she gathered a group of ministers under her skirts. When she was in a good mood, she was not stingy with giving alms, and she didn't take any money, and even gave money to others.

In this way, in just two or three months, everyone will know that Mrs. Huarui is a very rich widow. How can such a woman not be flocked to by others.Hao Ren was not only interested in Mrs. Huarui's beauty, but also in Mrs. Huarui's money.

However, Hao Ren should be really unlucky, Mrs. Huarui only loves the talented and handsome young master, Hao Ren is a little older, and his appearance can only be considered average, how can he get into Mrs. Huarui's eyes?He said that Mrs. Huarui didn't know how to flatter her, so she used force.But who would have thought that the second son of the Shen family happened to be Mrs. Huarui's guest recently, the beauty cried out, but the second son stepped forward, Hao Ren was the one who suffered.

At first, Hao Ren didn't pay much attention to the second son of the Shen family, until all his businesses were smashed in just a few days, and several deals he was negotiating were all leaked. Looking for Hao Ren, even the government was alarmed and sealed off the entire Hao family.

That's not enough, the other party even put down the words and wanted Hao Ren's life.

Hao Ren is hiding in Tibet, but he can't escape the pursuit of the other party.However, Hao Ren was able to get along like a fish in water in the capital. Naturally, there were quite a few friends of all kinds and teachings, and there were not a few who took advantage of him. Those brothers who said that they could fight for him at the same time all faded away at the same time. , Hidden hidden, did not see him.

Later, a well-connected brother revealed to him in private that he had offended Jing Shijun, and it didn't matter where he hid.

"What is the background of Jing Shijun?" Ji Cheng had never heard that Daqin had this army.

"I heard that it was built by Taizu at that time. I don't know the origin. I only know that there is nothing in the world that Jing Shijun doesn't know about, and there is no place they can't go." Hao Ren immediately referred to the Wang family. The sister heard the story of "kidnapping the princess of the Western Regions into the palace" to Ji Cheng, "Oh, I didn't expect to provoke them."

"You suspect that Shen Che is from Jing Shijun?" Ji Cheng asked with narrowed eyes.

"I don't know about this, but he must have something to do with Jing Shijun's people. To untie the bell, the person who tied the bell must be tied. The second son of Shen is the cousin of the third girl. I also ask the third girl to help me say two things in front of the son. A good word, give me a chance to turn over a new leaf and start a new life, in the future I will be a man with my tail between my legs and let the third girl order me." Hao Ren knelt down to Ji Cheng as he spoke.

"Sir, don't be like this, it's killing me, get up, I won't refuse if I can help you." Ji Cheng said.

After leaving the ruined temple, Ji Cheng was skeptical of Hao Ren's words, so he asked Yu Qian'er to inquire again.Ever since Ji Cheng arrived in the capital, he has worked hard to build a way to inquire about news from various sources. If a businessman is not well-informed, he will not be able to grasp the opportunity, and sooner or later he will be played to his death.

The news that Yu Qian'er got back from her inquiries was that Hao Ren did provoke Mrs. Huarui, and people outside were rumoring that Second Young Master Shen was so angry that he became a beauty, and that he wanted to kill the Hao family.Shen Che, a flirtatious dandy, really became popular, and it is estimated that he will never get rid of this reputation.

Ji Cheng was distressed. Although Shen Che was her cousin, he was far away from her. With Shen Che's attitude towards her, Ji Cheng doubted if he would let Hao Ren go if he begged Shen Che. .This man's fight for a woman is a matter of face. Now that Shen Che has released his words, it may not be good.

As for the matter of Jing Shijun, Ji Cheng was even more troubled. Since they found out about Lanhua Lane and ambushed Hao Ren in Lanhua Lane, they should know about their dealings with Hao Ren. It was the place that troubled Ji Cheng the most.

But no matter what, Ji Cheng decided to probe Shen Che's tone, and also wanted to test how much he knew about himself and Hao Ren.

When Ji Cheng returned to Shen's residence, Shen Cui and Ji Lan were discussing what to wear on the day of climbing a mountain for the Double Ninth Festival.

It was only then that Ji Cheng remembered that the day after tomorrow would be the Double Ninth Festival.On the Double Ninth Festival, we have to eat Double Ninth Flower Cake, and we also have to climb high and step into autumn. It is another lively day.

Thinking of the Double Ninth Flower Cake, Ji Cheng's brows slightly relaxed, she already thought of an excuse to get close to Shen Che.But I heard Ji Lan say again: "Today, Nanjun Wangfu sent a post, inviting us to go to Wangfu to appreciate chrysanthemums, Ah Cheng, do you have suitable clothes and jewelry?"

Ji Cheng was slightly surprised: "Shall I go too?"

Ji Lan nodded: "Ajun and Ayuan both have posts. The princess of Nanjun has always done things carefully and will not miss anyone."

Ji Cheng nodded: "There are still a few sets of clothes and jewelry that I haven't worn before."

On the second day, Ji Cheng got up early, first went to the kitchen to follow Chef Liu to prepare the ingredients for making the Double Ninth Flower Cake, then went to the school, and then plunged into the kitchen after school.

In the evening, the Double Ninth Flower Cake made by Ji Cheng was finally out of the pot. She made it very carefully. The lamb's expression was pinched out, and the eyes were dotted with a few black sesame seeds, but after arranging them randomly, they appeared watery.

Ji Cheng sent flower cakes to the old lady's house, Princess Anhe, Mrs. Huang and Ji Lan naturally had them in the house, and the little sisters' house also did not miss out. Of course, the one for the cousin was the highlight.

Ji Cheng went to Shen Yu's courtyard first, and was greeted by Shen Yu's housewife, Ruixue. Brother Hong heard Ji Cheng coming, put down the brush in his hand, and ran out.

"Sister Cheng." Brother Hong rolled his eyes with joy when he saw Ji Cheng.

"It should be called Aunt Cheng." Ruixue corrected Hong Ge'er, she was originally Hong's mother's big girl and Shen Yu's roommate, so she dared to correct Hong'er.

Brother Hong curled his lips and didn't speak. He turned to look at Lu Yuan who came with Ji Cheng, and called "Aunt Yuan".

Lu Yuan smiled and wanted to pinch Brother Hong's fair and tender face, but Brother Hong frowned and dodged it.

Lu Yuan withdrew her hand in embarrassment, bent over and asked Brother Hong with a smile, "Why is it that I am Aunt Yuan, but she is Sister Cheng?"

Brother Hong was stunned for a while, he didn't know the reason, he just thought Ji Cheng was kind, making her aunt feel that he was not close.

When Lu Yuan was teasing Brother Hong, Ji Cheng asked Ruixue, "Is Cousin Yu at home?"

Ruixue shook her head and was about to speak when she saw Shen Yu coming in from outside.

Ji Cheng and Lu Yuan greeted Shen Yu, and after Shen Yu replied, he asked Brother Hong: "Have you finished your homework?"

Brother Hong lowered his head and shook his head: "I'm going back to practice calligraphy right now."

Ji Cheng asked Liu Ye'er to pass the Double Ninth Flower Cake she made to Ruixue who was standing beside Shen Yu, and Shen Yu just said "I'm sorry, cousin" and entered the room.

Lu Yuan blinked at Ji Cheng: "It's so cold."

Ji Cheng smiled and said, "Go and see Brother Hong, and send him the little Double Ninth Cake you specially made for him."

Lu Yuan nodded. Her Double Ninth Flower Cake was not as good-looking as Ji Cheng's. Although Lu Yuan made it in name, Ji Cheng made the lamb for her.Brother Hong's flower cake is only the size of a palm, much smaller than normal flower cakes, and much cuter, with richer colors, children should like it very much.

Lu Yuan whispered to Ji Cheng, "Thank you, Ah Cheng."

"You're welcome, I'm looking forward to calling you cousin soon." Ji Cheng joked in Lu Yuan's ear.

Lu Yuan shyly pushed Ji Cheng's shoulder lightly.

Ji Cheng's luck in Shen Yu's Changheng Courtyard did not extend to Jiuli Courtyard. Although Shen Yu had a lot of entertainment, he had many days to return home, but Shen Che was different. He often didn't see anyone for ten and a half months.

Disappointed, Ji Cheng handed the flower cake to Nishang, and asked her, "Sister Nishang, did Cousin Che say when he will be back home?"

Nishang shook his head: "Young master's whereabouts have never been accurate, and we are not allowed to inquire."

Ji Cheng had to leave disappointed after hearing this.

After Ji Cheng left, Yuyi pouted and smiled at Nishang: "It's another cousin girl. Miss Su doesn't come to show her courtesies, so Miss Ji came instead. She doesn't even look at her own background."

Nishang remained silent, Yuyi said again: "Young master won't eat these things anyway, why don't sisters take them and let Tongyue and the others share them, children like to eat these things."

Nishang shook his head: "It's for the young master, you should always ask the young master."

Yu Yi shook his head: "I don't know when the young master will come back. Anyway, every time you ask the young master, the young master also tells you to deal with it."

Nishang didn't answer, but she didn't listen to Yuyi either.

After Ji Cheng left from Jiuliyuan, he was supposed to deliver Chongyang Flower Cake to Shen Jing, but since Ji Lan prevented her from approaching Shen Jing as if he was guarding against a thief, Ji Cheng didn't want to poke Ji Lan's eyes, so he only let Liu Ye'er sent the food box to Shen Jing.

The next day is the day of Chongyang Climbing.Surrounded by mountains to the north of the capital, the famous ones are Suyu Mountain, Longquan Mountain, Jiulong Mountain, and Taihua Mountain. Going northwest along the mountains is the famous Leyouyuan.

But Chongyang Climbing can't go that far, most of them are in the four mountains on the outskirts of Beijing in autumn.Because the old lady likes the Vegetarian Food at Huaixue Temple in Suyu Mountain, the Shen family usually goes to Suyu Mountain when they climb up the Chongyang Festival.

Early in the morning, the carriages of the Shen family had already lined up from the gate of the mansion to the street. Although Ann and Princess would not go, Mrs. Huang would not go because she had to deal with household chores, and Ji Lantuo was sick and refused to go hiking, but there were many girls in the Shen family. Even with mothers-in-law, maids, servants and the like, it is a great pomp and grandeur.

Because there are too many Shen family members, and there are too many people visiting Suyu Mountain today, the temples at the foot of the mountain cannot accommodate so many carriages, so only the carriages of the old lady and a few girls parked at the Huaen Temple at the foot of the mountain, and the rest of the carriages Or find other small temples to park, or find tenant farmers' homes to stop.

Ji Cheng originally thought that Shen Che would not come, and was anxious about Hao Ren's affairs, but when he got off the carriage, he saw Shen Che talking with the old lady, and he was relieved for a moment.

The road up Suyu Mountain is divided into east, west, and middle roads, and there are many small roads on it, which are very suitable for seeking secluded places. The old lady can't climb the mountain, so she chose the middle road, and she can take another section of carriage.Shen Che wanted to accompany the old lady, but was dismissed by the old lady with a wave of her hand in disgust: "What can you say to me? Go and play by yourself, just let Yun girl accompany me."

Shen Che's marriage was not settled for a day, and the old lady thought he was an eyesore for a day.

The old lady and Mrs. Su went up the mountain together in a car, and only Su Yun was with them. Ji Cheng, Shen Xian, Shen Xun and others walked up the mountain from the east road. Carriage and bamboo sedan chairs and the like.

(End of this chapter)