Yutai Bi

Chapter 72 Alienation
"Then what should I do?" Cen Sanniang looked at Kong Qing and suddenly felt that she was stupid, didn't she have such a know-it-all by her side?She stared at him with a smile: "You visit Qiu's mansion tonight, rescue people first. Yongpingfang is unacceptable. Since you are familiar with Chang'an, let's arrange a place for us to hide for a while."

Kong Qing glared at her angrily: "No matter how big Chang'an is, you might meet the Qiu family again one day. At that time, what are you going to do? If the Qiu family goes to report to the government, what identity will you use to stand in the courtroom?" Confront him?"

"This doesn't work, that doesn't work either. Kong Qing, what do you want to say?" Cen Sanniang was anxious.

Kong Qing said word by word: "No power, no power, no wealth, you want to live a peaceful life, is there such a good thing in the world?"

Cen Sanniang avoided his gaze: "Not everyone in the world has power, power and wealth, and lives the same way!"

Kong Qing looked at her disappointedly: "I will go to Qiu's house to rescue Baicao. I will also follow your wishes and take you away as soon as the gate of the workshop opens at dawn. Don't look for a place to live. But Sanniang, you are the only one for Prince Yin. I didn’t ask you to summon the old ministries to raise the flag for rebellion. I just ask you to meet them. In the past, there were 27 hidden guards in the Eastern Palace. The father died and the sons passed on. Those who have no children will choose their successors in advance. Our existence is to Protect you. We have waited for two generations! Why would you rather live the life of ordinary people than accept our loyalty?"

Cen Sanniang was speechless.

During the Xuanwumen Incident, Prince Qi's daughter in the East Palace was massacred.The family members entered the palace and became concubines and concubines of the late emperor.Rehabilitate him again, and pursue the posthumous title of Prince Yin.Is it possible that she can stand up and let Jinshang reward her with the title of princess or something?She's pretty much out of her mind.The only bloodline, how many unwilling old minions will secretly use her to toss?It's no wonder the emperor didn't keep an eye on her.

King Teng saw the origin of Kong Qing.I don't know why he let her go.Why did she even jump in by herself?Why did she give up this great opportunity to start a new life?

Kong Qing sighed: "I said it. No matter what you want to do, I will stay by your side to protect you. I'm going to the Qiu Mansion."

He opened the door and went out, just as Xu came in with two bowls of steaming hot noodle soup: "Master Kong is going out? Let's go after eating."

Kong Qing said softly: "Mom, pack up the things later, we will leave when the door opens tomorrow."

Xu nodded ignorantly, and entered the room with the dough.

Steaming hot soup, snow-white noodles, with yellow eggs lying on top.Cen Sanniang sat down and took a big bite of the egg.Let's talk about tomorrow's matter tomorrow, she will never treat herself badly.

Seeing her enjoying the food, a smile appeared on Xu's face: "Third lady, it will be fine when she arrives in Chang'an. It's also good if she leaves Prince Teng. After all, he is a vassal king, and he can't make trouble in Chang'an."

Cen Sanniang nodded straight while eating the delicious noodles: "He is not allowed to enter Beijing without being summoned, and he can't come to Chang'an. Besides, he said that I drowned and died, so he won't come to me again. After re-applying for household registration, I will immediately A female household. When Baicao comes back, we can start a small business and live a peaceful life."

Mrs. Xu hesitated and said: "It is good to establish a female household. Third lady, why don't you go to your grandfather? Anyway, you have arrived in Chang'an. The old man was adopted by the former King of Xiangwu County. Both of your uncles are high-ranking officials. ..."

The more Xu talked, the more excited Cen Sanniang put down her chopsticks, losing her appetite: "Mom, what's wrong?"

Mrs. Xu gave her a reproachful look: "The marriage between the Cen family and the Fang family is considered a let-down. But the third lady will marry after all. Which big family would marry an orphan girl from a self-supporting female household?"

Cen Sanniang understood: "My grandfather's family can also be regarded as a family connection. Mom is thinking that if I go to my grandfather's family, will I be able to marry a good family in the future?"

Xu nodded.

Cen Sanniang sighed: "Mom, you don't understand my thoughts. Although the clothes and food are good, everything has to be arranged by others. What's the point of relying on others? There are two villages in Longzhou. I take the mulberry garden and Fang The seventh young master of the family is doing business in partnership, and will live a good life without worrying about food and clothing."

Xu's mouth was buzzing, and he wanted to persuade him again, but suddenly he heard the courtyard door creak and was pushed open.

Cen Sanniang opened the window and saw that Kong Qing had returned with Baicao on her back.She breathed a sigh of relief and walked out.

Kong Qing carried her back into the main room and put her down: "She's fine, the Qiu family didn't lynch her, it's just that she lost her strength after starving for two days, and fell asleep on the way."

Cen Sanniang smiled and said, "Can this sleep through? It's really a pig! Mom, help Baicao into the house and lie down. Rest early. Let's leave here tomorrow morning."

Mrs. Xu sighed, and half-supported and half-carried Baicao into the back room.

Cen Sanniang glanced at Kong Qing and was a little embarrassed: "Did the rescue of Baicao go well? You, are you not injured?"

"The Qiu family was not disturbed, and the care of the hospital is still a bit weak." Kong Qing replied lightly: "If all goes well, we will leave when the gate opens tomorrow morning."

Cen Sanniang was about to say something, but Kong Qing had already blown out the oil lamp in the main room, took out the dagger in his boot and put it on the table, sat down and closed his eyes: "Don't take off your clothes when you sleep. The gate is closed, in case the Qiu family finds Baicao tonight If the missing person is found, you can climb out of the backyard wall, and Hei Qi is waiting for you outside in a carriage. I will take care of myself."

A distant look.Cen Sanniang silently turned around and entered the back room, then raised the corner of the curtain unwillingly to look at him.The door of the main room was open, and under the faint light, the empty figure looked like a statue.She put down the door curtain, closed her clothes and got on the bed, beat the quilt hard, thinking that I was right, I was right!

Kong Qing slowly opened her eyes, took out the purse embroidered with golden flower moths from her arms and held it tightly in her palm, sighing silently.

When it was almost dawn, Cen Sanniang woke up when she heard the movement. She got up, put on her shoes, and hurried to the door: "Kong Qing, is there someone from the Qiu family?"

Just touched the door curtain with her hand, Kong Qing has already lifted it, supported her shoulder and said calmly: "Call Mrs. Xu and Baicao to go to the backyard. I built a ladder by the wall. Go quickly."

Xu Shi and Baicao got up when they heard the commotion. They were carrying a big burden, which had been packed beforehand, and looked at Cen Sanniang in fear.

"Be careful. Go." Cen Sanniang took the lead towards the backyard.

When walking around the house, she looked outside, and there were sticks outside the low wall, and there were at least a dozen noisy people.Her heart tightened, and she couldn't help but look at Kong Qing.

He stood in the yard just turned to look at her.

"Third Lady, let's go!" Mrs. Xu dragged her to the backyard.

Cen Sanniang only saw Kong Qing smiling at her, her heart tightened for no reason.

Climbing up the courtyard wall, there was a carriage parked in the backyard alley, Hei Qi stretched out his hand to her silently.Cen Sanniang gritted her teeth and jumped down.

Hei Qi got into the carriage without delay, whipped the horse, and galloped towards the entrance of the alley.

Cen Sanniang raised the curtains of the carriage, and heard the sound of killing from the front yard.She turned her head nervously and asked Hei Qi: "At least ten people, can Kong Qing handle it?"

Hei Qi didn't answer, but just whipped the whip hard.

There was a sound of wind blowing from the tip of the whip, and Cen Sanniang trembled, feeling as if the whip was whipping her.She folded her arms and leaned against the car, asking herself in her heart, would she harm Kong Qing?can you?
Baicao cursed while wiping away her tears: "God damn old pervert...Third lady, it's not good for you to be slaves."

Mrs. Xu looked at Cen Sanniang worriedly, with a panic expression on her face.

Cen Sanniang lifted her spirits: "It's okay. He is robbing a civilian girl, he dare not meet an official."

"Stop that carriage!" A voice suddenly sounded.

Cen Sanniang looked at it, her heart sank to the bottom of the valley.The entrance of the alley was blocked by people from the Qiu Mansion.The alley was so narrow that it was impossible for a carriage to rush through it anyway.

Hei Qi reined in the reins with all his strength, and looked at the people in the Qiu Mansion coldly.

A person in charge of dressing up stood up: "Dare to rob people from my Qiu Mansion, you are so tired! Go and pull that girl out of me!"

Cen Sanniang pressed Baicao, lifted the curtain and stood out: "Which girl do you want to pull?"

She is only 13 years old, thin and thin, and standing on the carriage condescendingly also looks lacking in imposing manner.

The other party laughed loudly: "The yellow-haired girl dares to meddle in the affairs of my Qiu residence! Hand over that lowly maidservant Baicao, or I will arrest you as well, sir."

Cen Sanniang calmly said: "Baicao is my girl, I don't know what it has to do with your family?"

"She broke my wife's ten-gold jade bracelet and sold herself to repay the debt. Now she is the girl of my Qiu Mansion!" The steward shouted loudly.

"You said Baicao broke it, so I believe it? I only know that you blocked my carriage in broad daylight and wanted to rob my girl." Cen Sanniang suddenly raised her voice, and shouted loudly, "Everyone in the neighborhood! Come and judge! Robbing people in the street! Robbers!"

Her shrill voice pierced the morning silence.Neighbors who got up early came out of their homes to watch the excitement, and the alley in the backyard was blocked for a while.

She winked at the car.Baicao leaned out from the car and cried, "Old man Qiu is almost seventy years old, and insists on accepting me as a concubine. He lied to me to hand in needlework and entered the mansion, and accused me of breaking his wife's jade bracelet. I didn't even meet my wife. My master is young, so he can't afford to take his slave away far away, but the Qiu family even wants to snatch my girl together! Everyone in the neighborhood is the master of the slave! Give the slave to the kind uncle Aunt kowtowed!"

As soon as Baicao cried, Cen Sanniang also wiped away her tears. The master and servant were only thirteen or fourteen years old, and they cried with each other.

(End of this chapter)