Zhu Rong was very satisfied with her statement. He smiled and said, "Zhao'er. How old are you this year."
Zhao'er replied respectfully: "Mrs. Hui. The servant girl is nine years old this year."
Zhu Rong continued to ask: "Where are you from?"
Zhao'er replied: "Mrs. Hui. The slave maid's ancestry is from Guangzong, Jizhou."
Zhu Rong asked in surprise: "Then how did you get to Wuling. Who else are there?"
Zhao'er is smart. How can I still not understand what Zhu Rong meant when she asked her. Turned his head and glanced at Zhu Rong. Said: "Madam wants to know the life experience of the slave and maid."
Liu Xin knows. If it really compares. I am afraid that Zhu Rong's scheming is not as good as this little girl. Ma Yun was the most appropriate person to explore the origins of Zhaoer. It's just that Zhu Rong has already asked about this. If you don't ask the question all at once. Instead, it will cause her to be wary. So he said: "Zhao'er. You eat a piece of cake first. Then tell me slowly. I really want to hear your story."
"Thank you, sir." Zhao'er was not hypocritical. Openly squeeze a piece of mung bean cake. Lean slightly. But not in a hurry to put it in his mouth. I was stunned for a while. Tears had already fallen "pattered". Choked. "Return to the master and madam. The servant's surname is Guo. My father used to be a prefect of Southern County. So the family moved to Jiangling. Later, the family fell into trouble. Both parents died and the brothers were lost. They were exiled as slaves. Last year, they were given to Jin by their master grown ups."
I wish Rongxin be kind. After listening to Guo Zhao talked about his unfortunate life experience. Can't help holding her in his arms. Comforted: "Zhao'er is really a hard-working child. But. I'll be better later. Follow me. You won't have to endure any more hardships."
"Guo Zhao." Liu Xin said the name silently twice. Can't think of any celebrity with the surname Guo in this era. but. I am a little bit convinced of what she said. If it's not a woman from an official family. There would be no such insight. Calculated according to time. Her father should be the prefect of the south county before Bei Yu. There should be records in the classics. It's really not difficult to find out.
With this carriage. In addition, they were accompanied by cavalry. The speed is naturally much faster. At noon, we arrived at the Shuijun Wharf located at the upper reaches of Wuling Ferry. A small fleet, including the car and ship they took last time, is already waiting there.
Zhu Rong knows after getting on this boat. There is only more than one day left to Xiangyang. There will be few opportunities to be alone with Liu Xin in the future. Slightly sad. Guo Zhao has never seen such a big ship. Novelty plus excitement. She has completely got rid of the sad emotions brought about by reminiscing the past.
Liu Xin attached great importance to the navy. Training is extremely strict. Not only are they required to be able to participate in night battles. And to ensure that there are no problems with long-distance voyages at night. The sailors of the fleet are carefully selected. There was another tailwind. Arrived at the north gate of Xiangyang City at noon the next day. It was half a day earlier than originally expected.
Arrived outside Xiangyang city. Zhu Rong also stopped blocking Liu Xin. Let him step on the horse. But he refused to get down on the carriage. Beautifully called. I am also a wife now. Be like a lady. Riding a horse to swagger through the city will be made irresponsible. In fact, Liu Xin knew it clearly. She is the kind of woman who is afraid of gossip. Obviously, I fell in love with the snacks in the car. While enjoying the scenery. While eating delicious food. Is there anything more pleasant to her than this.
Liu Xin just reined in and took a few steps forward. I saw Zhu Yu staring at the carriage eagerly. Can't help but smile: "The car is now empty. Go and accompany your sister."
Zhu Yu got this order. Jumped off the horse in a hurry. Three steps and two steps. Get into the carriage. She wanted to get close to Liu Xin. But it has not yet done so. Another picture appeared. It made Zhu Rong a little estranged from her. She doesn't want to be like this. otherwise. Just one sentence from Zhu Rong. She will be like Zhu Yan and the others. Was sent back to the stockade. The most important thing is to do a good job with Zhu Rong first.
Liu Xin shook his head. move on. Just arrived outside the city gate. So Jushou, Tian Feng, and Chen Gong came out together. Can not help strangling the horse. Asked in surprise: "Three gentlemen. How do you know that Liu will come back early."
Jushou arched his hands. He smiled and said: "Go back to the lord. Although the subordinates and others don't know the exact time when the lord returns. They know that the lord's return is like an arrow. It will only be early. It will never be delayed. So the subordinates and others waited here early in the morning. As for the others. Because they have their own functions, the subordinates did not let them come together."
Liu Xin knows. For most of the past six months, he has been fighting abroad. Jushou and Tian Feng assisted Ma Yun in the transportation of grain and grass, army dispatch, taxation, and production in the entire rear area. It can run in an orderly manner. And now that I am back. I have been waiting from early morning until now. Can't help but be moved. Jump off the horse. Holding the hands of the two. Said: "Gongyou, Yuan Hao. You have been working hard during this time."
Jushou and Tian Feng said in unison: "The lord has the kindness to know and meet his subordinates. This is what the subordinates should do."
Chen Gong has finished waiting for their greetings. One step forward. He folded his hands and said: "The subordinates have seen the lord. I dare to ask the lord's body how better."
Liu Xin knew that Chen Gong had always been unsmiling. The time to cast effect on oneself is not too long. Now I can take the initiative to care about my body. It was quite surprised. Cannot help but nodded. He smiled and said, "The public platform. Look at me now that I am so strong that I'm going to kill a cow. Does it seem like something is going on?"
Since Jia Xu went to Xiaoguan. Chen Gong handed over his affairs to him. He returned to Xiangyang by himself. He is the Imperial History of the Supervisory Yuan. Responsible for supervising the civil and military officials. And Xiangyang is Liu Xin's base camp. It is true that Chen Gong should not leave for a long time. Chen Gong is upright. They belong to the kind of people who can't rub the sand in their eyes. Let him serve as the Imperial History of the Supervisory Yuan. It couldn't be more appropriate.
Chen Gong listened to Liu Xin's words. Looked and looked at his face. Sure enough, the spirits are flying. It's not like something happened. Then he bowed his body and gave a salute. Said: "Report to the lord. The subordinate has something to report."
Jushou is in charge of the phantom. It is also inevitable to strengthen the monitoring of officials. But he only cared about whether anyone colluded with the princes and intended to rebel. But he cares little about other illegal things. But he also knows the duties of Chen Gong. Since Chen Gong said something must be reported to Liu Xin. That must be a matter of official conduct. The general official Chen Gong has the right to directly dispose of it. You need to report to Liu Xin before making a decision. It must be Liu Xin's cronies or high-ranking officials.
Until then. Jushou understood why Chen Gong insisted on coming to the city gate with them to welcome Liu Xin. He hurriedly said: "The public platform. The lord has just returned. The dusty servants. And I haven't seen the madam and them. It's not too late for you to say anything tomorrow. Why do you need to be so anxious."
Although the character of most of Liu Xin's civil and military forces is not problematic. However, it is inevitable that some people will become increasingly arrogant and extravagant with changes in status, power, and wealth. It is inevitable that a few people who violate the law will appear. But Jushou did not intend to cover up those officials who violated the law. But knowing that Ma Yun is very difficult at home. The husband and wife are far apart from the newlyweds for a long time. It's not easy to meet once. If we deal with one or two trusted officials first. Can Liu Xin's mood be good? in fact. Jusuo himself has many things to report to Liu Xin separately. It's just that he sorted it out in detail. Found in no hurry in these two days. So I plan to talk about it tomorrow.
but. Liu Xin is not a man of public and private. I heard that Chen Gong has something to report. Waved his hand. Said: "It's okay. Public platform. Let's talk as we walk."
Chen Gong walked to Liu Xin's side. Zheng said: "Enlighten the lord. Subordinates report to the Cabinet University Scholar Guo Jia. Behaviour, disorderly style, contempt of etiquette and law."
Liu Xin was taken aback when he heard the words. Immediately he smiled and said, "Gongtai. Fengxiao is a prodigal son. He's sloppy. Very people often have very things. It's reasonable. If it's not a very important fault, let him go."
Although Liu Xin's remarks obviously meant to excuse Guo Jia. But Chen Gong did not back down. Continue to say: "Go back to the lord. Guo Fengxiao's wit and strategy. The subordinates are also very admired. But the matter reported by the subordinates today is not trivial. Please also listen to the subordinates to elaborate."
Liu Xin is not easy to save his face. I had to ponder: "Being filial piety has always been informal. If it's just an unintentional offense. Public platform. Tell me about it. What wrongdoing did he do?"
Chen Gong glanced at Jushou and Tian Feng who were with them. Hesitate to speak and stop.
Jushou smiled and said: "Gongtai. Feng Xiao made a great contribution in the battle to recover the lost land of Yanke and quell the Nanzhong Rebellion. If it's just a trivial mistake, forget it. It won't affect the lord's mood."
What he said is already very obvious. But Chen Gong was indifferent. Said solemnly: "If it's just a minor offense. Chen will handle it by himself. How dare you work for the lord."
Tian Feng said on the side: "The public office. Tian is a ministerial secretary. He is in charge of the appointment of officials at all levels. The public is a cabinet university bachelor. Participating in the decision-making of large and small affairs. You are now reporting another person. Cabinet bachelor. Tian and Mr. Ju should have heard about it. What the hell Feng Xiao committed. You can tell it straight. Why don't you hide it from me. Don't delay your lord's time."
Chen Gong glanced at Liu Xin. Seeing him nodded gently. Then he said: "Qizi to the lord. Guo Jia seduce the other woman. The subordinates have verified that it is true."
Liu Xin let out a laugh. Turned his head and asked, "Gongyou. Feng Xiao is in his early twenties this year, right."
Jushou held back his laugh. He folded his hands and said: "Go back to the lord. Feng Xiao is twenty three this year. It's time to get married."
Tian Feng couldn't help it. Haha laughed and said: "Fongxiao is true. He is not married again. He has fancyed a woman. Just ask a matchmaker to come. Is there anyone who doesn't want to. Why is it so sneaky? It makes the public office unhappy."
Chen Gong waited for them to finish laughing. He folded his hands and said: "Lord. Two gentlemen. Chen is not someone who doesn't know how to adapt. If Feng Xiao seduce is an ordinary woman. As long as there is no ugly thing, Chen will naturally open his eyes and close his eyes. "
Liu Xin didn't expect Chen Gong to say "open one eye and close one eye". Can't help being quite surprised. It seems that Guo Jia is in serious trouble this time. Can not help but put away the joking thoughts. Shen Sheng asked: "Gongtai. You're talking about it. He seduceed a woman from another family this time."