Jiang Qizheng and Xiao Tao were pregnant at the same time, and their delivery dates were also similar.
Little Tao, who was the first to give birth, died of dystocia. Now that Jiang Qizheng is about to give birth, the Jiang family is very worried.
The miserable Qiu Yilan was made a scapegoat for Qiu Feng here, and was scolded by Mrs. Tao in front of everyone: "I know that the prince-in-law has a close relationship with your cousin, but he will be a year younger when he goes to the west. Not even a child will come back! It’s okay if he has elders to take care of him, but luckily Zheng’er still has his parents here, otherwise he will have to go through such a big event alone!”
... In fact, Mrs. Tao already knew at this time that Qiu Feng did not go to Xijiang to help Qiu Jinglan at all, but turned south on the way and is still missing!
The reason why he complained so much about Qiu Yilan was to hide Jiang Qizheng's face.
After all, when Jiang Qizheng was not out of the court, she was favored by countless people, and even made a princess. But the consort who insisted on declining in the first place disappeared without saying a word. She lived with her parents' family since she was pregnant, and even after giving birth, her husband was nowhere to be seen. , If she doesn’t have a serious explanation, how will she go out to meet people in the future
Qiu Yilan scolded Qiu Feng half to death in her heart, and apologized to Qiu Jinglan on her face: "My cousin never thought that the eighteenth sister would be pregnant, otherwise he would never ask the eighteenth brother-in-law to come over and help - it was also the same thing that Ximan did before The plundering was too much, and the people over there in Shazhou were in great misery! The eighteenth brother-in-law couldn't bear to watch there... "
"Oh, this kid is good at everything! He's just too soft-hearted!" Mrs. Tao's original intention was not to embarrass her. She would just go down the stairs naturally. "But it's no wonder. He is a knight after all! Alas, he just helped. Those Li people, have you treated your wife and children badly? When he comes back, I have to make Zheng'er happy before I can take him back!"
The two of them sang in harmony and then began to wait anxiously and uneasily.
Fortunately, although Jiang Qizheng was depressed for a while after leaving the cabinet, she was still young and in good health. After crying for most of the day, she successfully gave birth to a son, and mother and son were safe.
Mrs. Tao, who was out of breath, mustered up the energy to look at the child, praised her a few words, and left the next thing to Mr. He to take charge of the matter. Then she hurried back to the house to rest - she had not yet suffered from the shadow of Mr. Tao's death in childbirth. If you take it easy, you may fall ill if you continue to struggle.
While Mr. He was making arrangements for Jiang Qizheng, Qiu Yilan also went back to her room to see An'er after congratulations. Jiang Yashuang, who had returned from the East Palace, heard that she had a biological nephew. She was very happy and took a bath and changed clothes. Run to see the kids.
But when he came back, he frowned and dismissed everyone to discuss with Qiu Yilan: "Our nephew has landed, and there is no news from Qiu Feng, so nothing will happen!" He was very angry at Qiu Feng's leaving without saying goodbye, and mentioned it in private. I'm too lazy to call him brother-in-law.
"I think so too, but what should I do if I still can't find him?" Qiu Yilan sighed, "For my sister's sake, I can't go looking for him in a big way! This private search is unlikely to be effective!"
"Can you please take the time to ask me?" Jiang Yashuang pondered, "Brother knows Qiu Feng very well. Maybe he can estimate Qiu Feng's whereabouts?" He remembered that when Qiu Jinglan was in Beijing, Qiu Feng was simply toyed with by him. On the palm of the hand.
Qiu Yilan asked doubtfully: "Why haven't you asked your brother for help before?"
"I mentioned it before, but you also know that my brother has a lot of things going on, so I just asked casually." Jiang Yashuang showed a trace of guilt on his face, "But now that my nephew has landed, there should be someone to decide whether Qiu Feng is dead or alive. As a result - if he really doesn’t plan to come back, don’t delay Sister Eighteen’s youth!”
After saying the last sentence, Jiang Yashuang's face darkened!
Qiu Yilan also felt that Qiu Feng had gone too far this time. Even if Jiang Qizheng was wrong in forcing a marriage before, it would be too irresponsible for you to leave without saying hello like this, right? It’s better to leave before the master is gone! Thanks to Jiang Qizheng's dignity in front of her elders, she has been able to keep the matter a secret until now. Otherwise, if the truth got out, rumors and rumors would drive her to death!
"Write a more detailed letter to brother!" Qiu Yilan lost the mood to intercede with Qiu Feng and sighed, "Xijiang, is there any news recently? I didn't expect that there were so many Kuang thieves there. Backhand - Kuang Qingwu's whereabouts have been found out? "
"No!" Jiang Yashuang shook his head - at the beginning of the year, Kuang Shihan was defeated and died in a battle. Before the court could issue an order to appease him, it was revealed that he had connections with the Western barbarians, and that this war was deliberately fought in order to gain military merit for his son. They got the news that the reason why they were defeated was because they were tricked by the Western Barbarians!
Naturally, it was impossible to pursue such a title. Not only was there no title, but all the titles and official positions held by Kuang Shihan during his lifetime were also cut off. His son Kuang Qingwu was escorted to Beijing for questioning on the charge of matricide - but the team was attacked on the way. Kuang Qingwu was rescued and left, and then led his men to attack the Zhenxi Army several times in succession. When the Zhenxi Army was caught off guard and he knew the Zhenxi Army well, he actually killed and wounded several generals!
How could the Zhenxi Army suffer such a loss? While reporting to the court, he sent out troops to pursue him, but the operation has not been going smoothly. Even now, he has not been able to find his whereabouts. He has suffered losses in several confrontations!
"Mostly Kuang thief still has favors in the army, and those people can't do the work." Qiu Yilan snorted, "Otherwise Kuang Qingwu showed up several times in Shazhou, which is the territory of the Zhenxi Army, how could this happen? Can’t catch him? Maybe he just lives in the house of one of the Zhenxi Army’s generals!”
What she didn't know was that these angry words were really on point.
It’s already snowing heavily in Shazhou in early autumn.
Looking at the snowflakes falling in the courtyard, Kuang Qingwu opened his clothes and took a big gulp of the strong wine. Feeling the excitement of the wine cutting into his stomach like a knife, he couldn't help but raise his head and let out a breath.
The image of Kuang Qingwu at this moment is completely different from the image of an elegant civil servant half a year ago.
He has an unshaven beard, a rough expression, and sharp eyes as sharp as razor blades. At first glance, he no longer looks like the aristocratic prince he once was on the streets of the capital, but looks more like the gangsters who have grown up in Shazhou for generations.
"Master, sir is here!" A soft and melodious voice came from behind. Kuang Qingwu turned his head. The young maid bowed slightly, and her curved body and neck allowed him to see the most beautiful arc.
"Please come to the flower hall to serve tea. I'll be there right away!" But Kuang Qingwu just glanced at it indifferently and ordered coldly.
There was a hint of disappointment in the maid's eyes, but she still said respectfully: "I obey my command!"
"I heard that you fell from a horse this time when you went out?" In the flower hall, Ren Ziyong, who was still elegant and dressed in a green shirt, looked at Kuang Qingwu, "Were you seriously injured?"
Kuang Qingwu pretended not to hear his concern and asked straight to the point: "Who is Qiu Jinglan going to eliminate again? Will he do it soon?" After he killed his mother and father with his own hands, he was publicly accused of matricide and was escorted away. Going to Beijing - I thought I was on the road to no return, but unexpectedly, on the way, Ren Ziyong personally cut off the shackles and let him go.
Ren Ziyong's reason for doing this is: "After all, you have treated me like a teacher, and the death of the late prince has nothing to do with you!"
But it wasn't long before he was captured.
It's not that Ren Ziyong went back on his promise, but that the noble young master with no one to support him and no one to serve him couldn't run far with the money Ren Ziyong gave him.
This time it was Ren Ziyong who rescued him, but it was conditional - he suggested to Qiu Jinglan who had captured Kuang Qingwu: "Young master wants to suppress the Western Army. There are many things he wants to do but it is not convenient to do them. Under the guise of Kuang Qingwu Wu’s hand is so convenient!”
Qiu Jinglan agreed to this suggestion after thinking for a long time, so he changed from Qiu Jinglan's enemy to a knife in Qiu Jinglan's hand.
In the past few months, he had led the men and horses given by Qiu Jinglan to Shazhou, making surprise attacks one after another, clearing the way for Qiu Jinglan to take charge of the Suppression of the West Army in the most direct way.
It's not like he hasn't thought that the day Qiu Jinglan achieves his goal will be the day he is buried, and his current survival is just for his use. But even if he doesn't come to be the sword, it won't have a great impact on Qiu Jinglan. It's just his surrender and compromise that makes Qiu Jinglan more trouble-free and worry-free.
But if he becomes the knife - who knows what will happen in the future
Kuang Qingwu has been doing a great job with his role so far. Silent, quick, decisive, efficient... In a short period of time, he has acquired the qualities of a capable person that satisfies all those in power.
Just like this indifferent and direct inquiry at this moment.
"At the beginning of the year, the Jiang family wanted to send two adopted daughters to serve the young master. At that time, the young master politely declined because he had just taken revenge and wanted to serve the late prince for a few months as a filial piety." Ren Ziyong did not hesitate when he saw this, and spoke straightforwardly. Speaking of things, "It's already the second half of the year, and it is estimated that the Jiang family will mention this matter again - then, you will be responsible for getting rid of people on the road! The young master does not want two more spies around him!"
"I understand. Give me the news when the time comes." Kuang Qingwu asked calmly, "Is there anything else?"
"Recuperate well and don't leave the root cause of the disease." Ren Ziyong looked at him indifferently, "If you need any medicinal materials, just tell Yuan Yong, he is from 'Tianya' and among the generals in the Zhenxi Military Headquarters, he is the most loyal to the Young Master! You don't need to be too polite when you stay with him, and of course you don't need to be angry."
After saying that, he stood up and walked away!
Kuang Qingwu stared at his back for a long time, and suddenly an abnormal blush appeared on his face. He swayed, covered his face with his sleeves, and spat out a mouthful of blood!
"Your Majesty!" Lao Zheng quietly came in to wait on Ren Ziyong after he left. Seeing this, he quickly stepped forward to help him.
"...I'm fine." Kuang Qingwu pushed his hand away tiredly and whispered, "Don't call me the Crown Prince. That person's title of Duke Zhang has been removed, so what kind of Crown Prince am I? From now on, Just call me son!"
Old Zheng responded nonchalantly, and then asked worriedly: "Old slave, shall I go and ask for the doctor?"
"No need!" Kuang Qingwu said indifferently, "I forced this mouthful of blood myself. I'll let the maid in Huanyi see it later and report it..." His eyes were deep, "If I didn't meet Ren Ziyong every time, Then he pretended to be calm and showed that he was not strong enough, Qiu Jinglan, how could he trust me? "
Ren Ziyong's words just now seemed to remind him to take good care of himself and not to worry about troublesome Yuan Yong, the owner of this place. But in fact, they were not reminding him that Yuan Yong was loyal to Qiu Jinglan and asked Kuang Qingwu to do his best. Wrong thinking
"But since you gave me this opportunity!" Kuang Qingwu took the tea handed by Lao Zheng and rinsed his mouth with a sinister look, "Even if you use me and guard me at the same time, I think there is nothing I can do to make you regret it. What! ”