Fragrance Returned

The second one is, what is the mystery behind the jade pendant.

The third is that the Zhu family can escape overseas and be successfully recruited. The possibility of help from someone in the DPRK cannot be ruled out.

The fourth is whether all the Zhu family's forces have surrendered and whether there are any remnants left overseas.

These are Zhu Qian's top secrets, and you can understand them even if you don't tell them. Just like at home, it can be said that Feifei brought the ginseng back in his mouth, but it would never be said that Feifei brought it back with cloves.

Of course, not telling them some things is also to protect them.

Ding Xiang felt that Zhu Qian should have a backup plan, and she also hoped that they could have a backup plan.

She said, "We also need to leave a way out and buy a house in Jiaozhou. It is close to the sea. If there is any trouble, we will escape quickly."

Ding Zhao said, "My cousin has bought a house in our name, not far from here, on the same street as General Qin. After some renovations, we can move in. My daughter, don't think too much, enjoy yourself in peace and quiet, those big things It's up to them to do it.

"This is a big matter. Don't let your mother, Liren, and Li Lai know about it. The Beginning of Spring will follow them on behalf of our Ding family. Big brother Hong and little brother Hong are here to protect our family. Little brother Hong is still General Qin's The younger son's real name is Qin Lei. His lameness is fake, and it is said that he has great martial arts skills. Big Hong is even more powerful, and can defeat dozens of people.

"The time is not right now. Xiangxiang cannot go to Beijing or go to Guangdong and Guangnan. Without my cousin's order, I can only move around Linshui County and Jiaozhou Prefecture."

It turns out that Big Brother Hong and Little Brother Hong are here to protect his family. No wonder he always runs into them whenever he goes out.

Being able to enjoy happiness with peace of mind, Ding Xiang is not willing to get on the pole and worry. Live peacefully in the countryside, study hard with Tao Weng, and lay the foundation for becoming a talented woman. Then have sweet dreams at critical moments to provide cousin Yihe with the most valuable information.

She nodded and said, "Yes."

Ding Zhuangtao took out a stack of banknotes and said, "This is my nephew's honor. He said he would honor me more in the future."

I counted twelve thousand taels in total.

He smiled and murmured, "What a rich man. Giving ten thousand taels of silver is like giving us ten taels. When I get home, I will give the remaining ginseng to my nephew and his wife to replenish their health. I will give them another ginseng." It smells like honey and butter, and my nephew is covered in fragrance, so he must like that stuff."

Ding Xiang knew that the pirates not only wanted to rob, but also to smuggle. Zhu Qian was one of the bandit leaders that the imperial court valued most, and his wealth must be immeasurable.

Ding Zhuang counted six thousand taels to Ding Zhao, "This is a room for you. Remember to give one thousand taels to Lichun."

Then he handed Dingxiang a few banknotes and said, "I'll give Xiangxiang another thousand taels. You can buy whatever you like. It's a gift from grandpa."

Lilac took it. With so much money, I can buy more good things for my two little brothers.

Ding Zhao's eyes flashed with pride, "This was given to me by my cousin." He took out a small round copper box with a chain from his arms, "Xiangxiang, guess what this is?"

Ding Xiang had already guessed what it was and said deliberately, "Necklace."

Ding Zhao looked like he had never seen the world before, opened the cover and smiled, "This is a pocket watch. It tells the time. I heard from my cousin that apart from him, Zhu Zhan, and Brother Qin, there are only General Lu and Deputy Wang in the entire Jiaozhou Prefecture." The General of the Army, General Sun, and Magistrate Ma all have them as gifts from him. Haha, I have one too."

The numbers inside are not Arabic numerals, but Roman numerals. The time now reads twelve forty.

He pointed to the numbers inside and taught Lilac, "This is one, this is two... The pointer points here, which is twelve forty, which is equivalent to three quarters of midnight. Three quarters of noon, the pointer also points here... "

Ding Zhao is really smart and understands things as soon as he learns them.

Ding Xiang "learned" with great interest.

Ding Zhuang shook his head disdainfully, "It burns my brain, I can't understand it."

After the few people finished talking, they each went back to their houses to rest.

Ding Xiang was extremely sleepy and tired, and fell asleep as soon as she stiffened her neck.

In the morning, she was still dreaming about Duke Zhou and was woken up by Ding Zhao.

"Xiangxiang, your cousin wants to see you before he leaves."

Ding Xiang suddenly woke up.

After washing, she put on a white blouse with red flowers and a pure red silk skirt, and followed her grandparents to the study room to have breakfast.

It was just around nine o'clock in the morning, and the morning fog had not completely dissipated. The air was fresh, the morning sun was like fire, dewdrops were hanging on the leaves, and hibiscus flowers were blooming on the roadside.

The unfamiliar courtyard was shrouded in soft morning light.

The morning breeze blew across her cheeks, making Ding Xiang more awake.

That misunderstanding is more beautiful than this beautiful morning.

Ding Zhuang's grandfather and cousin thought she was Dong Ruyue's biological granddaughter, Ding Zhao's father thought she was Dong Rulan's biological granddaughter, but she knew that she was actually Dong Ruyi's biological granddaughter.

Lilac was a little dumbfounded.

Whether she is Dong Ruyue's biological granddaughter, Dong Ruyi's biological granddaughter, or Dong Rulan's biological granddaughter, she is Dong Yihe's cousin, and there is nothing wrong with calling him uncle.

The most surprised and shocked person at that time was Grandpa.

Thinking of this, Ding Xiang reached out and took Grandpa's hand. This hand only has two fingers, and it hurts every time Ding Xiang pulls it.

Pass through the two moon gates, walk along a corridor, bypass a field of flowers and trees, and come to a courtyard.

There was a handsome boy standing at the door of the courtyard.

He bowed and smiled, "My general and uncle are waiting for you."

The courtyard is deep and quiet, with several towering ancient trees blocking out the clouds and sun.

Invite them to the main hall, and the servant will go to the east wing corridor.

There were only two people in the main hall.

Zhu Qian was sitting at the table of the Eight Immortals in military uniform. He was an elegant and handsome middle-aged man.

Ding Xiang felt that this old handsome guy, like his father, was a temperamental and handsome man, the kind that women especially liked.

Zhu Zhan stood next to Zhu Qian, also in military uniform. He looked at Ding Xiang with a smile, with the expression of a big brother looking at his little sister. He went over to help Ding Zhuang sit down on the other side of the Eight Immortals table, and continued to stare at Ding Xiang.

Zhu Qian smiled and waved to Ding Xiang, "Xiang Xiang, come to uncle."

Dingxiang walked up to him, knelt down and kowtowed, "Xiangxiang has met uncle."

This time we meet as nieces and kowtow once more.

Zhu Qian smiled even brighter and said, "Good boy, get up and let uncle take a good look."

Ding Xiang walked up to him, took out the purse containing medicine from her arms and handed it to Ding Zhao.

This is what Ding Zhao just ordered.

Zhu Qian hugged Ding Xiang gently, took a deep breath, then held her face and looked at her carefully, with tears in his eyes.

He saw not only Dong Fang nine years ago, but also Dong Ruyue thirty years ago, and Dong Mei a hundred years ago.

After going around for hundreds of years, the Dong family has another such descendant.

This child's fragrance is much stronger than that of Fang'er and Third Aunt, just like the ancestors. Looking closely at her appearance, although her facial features are very similar to those of her ancestors, there are also some differences.