After the group arrived at the study, Xie Huainan was about to close the door when Xie Shengli said loudly, "Okay, stop hiding, come in."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Ruzhuo walked in with a smile on his face, not at all embarrassed about being caught.
Xie Huainan asked in surprise, "Zhuo'er, why are you here?" When he came over with his father and grandfather just now, he didn't see her.
Xie Ruzhuo smiled and said, "Grandpa is really very discerning. I hid it so well that you even discovered me."
Hearing this, Xie Shengli sighed with a smile and said, "You're a very naughty girl. That's all. Just come in if you want to hear anything from now on. It's freezing cold here, and it won't be good if you get cold."
When he said this, Xie Ruzhuo immediately understood that his grandfather knew about what he eavesdropped on last time. Xie Ruzhuo pretended to salute and said, "In that case, Zhuo'er would like to thank Grandpa first."
Xie Shenyan looked at the two of them as if they were guessing riddles with a puzzled look on his face, and couldn't help but ask, "Dad, what's going on?" Although his daughter's unauthorized arrival made him uncomfortable, seeing that his father was not angry at all, Xie Shenyan was also a little bit Don't dare to get angry.
"Okay, nothing else. Girl, please sit down too. Since you want to listen, come and listen openly." Xie Shengli glanced lovingly at his granddaughter in front of him, stroked his beard, and asked a few others to sit down together. .
After listening to Xie Shengli's words, Xie Ruzhuo responded and sat down without any courtesy.
"Huainan, you must not be careless when going south this time. Although there are officers and soldiers escorting you all the way, the mountains are high and the water is far away. In addition, it is approaching the New Year, I am afraid it will be hard on you." Xie Shengli looked at the eldest grandson in front of him, feeling a little distressed after all. It seems that the New Year will be in more than ten days, but Xie Huainan has to leave home to work as an emperor's official because of the Xie family.
Xie Huainan didn't take it seriously. He just smiled and said, "Grandpa, don't worry, it won't take much time to go this time. If you hurry up, I will be back in less than a month, and maybe I can catch up with the Lantern Festival in the first month." Woolen cloth."
"Well, are our Xie family the only ones transporting food and grass this time?" Xie Ruzhuo had been listening to them quietly, and finally asked this question.
Xie Shenyan said, "This job did not originally fall on your brother. The emperor's decree is also a great favor. Naturally, the credit will not be divided into two." Although he has just come down from the court, there is no part in it. It's not difficult to understand the joints. He only heard the general outline and already guessed everything.
"Yes, speaking of it, I have to give Zhuo'er some credit this time." Xie Shengli was not an old fool. Why did the emperor issue this decree for no reason? Xie Ruzhuo's contribution must be part of it.
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo immediately smiled coquettishly, stuck out his tongue and said, "Grandpa said this, I feel so proud."
"You girl, haha." Xie Shengli smiled helplessly. He was about to say something else when he heard Xie Ruzhuo speak again.
"Grandpa, Zhuo'er actually has an idea. After all, escorting food and grass is too important, and my brother is young, so I'm afraid it will be dangerous to go this time. How about we find someone else to go with my brother?"
As soon as Xie Ruzhuo finished speaking, Xie Shenyan disagreed a little, "The emperor has decreed that our Xie family should supervise this matter. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to find another one?"
"Father, delivering disaster relief money is such a big deal, so we can't be careless about it. I believe the Emperor will also understand the loyalty of our Xie family." Xie Ruzhuo finished speaking confidently, and then looked at Xie Shengli inquiringly. After all, this family It was his old man who had the final say.
"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Xie Shengli's eyes flashed with approval, "This is a good idea, but which one are you going to find?"
"Of course we need to find someone who won't take credit and has enough weight." Xie Ruzhuo thought for a moment and then said, "I wonder what Grandpa thinks of Jiang Guogong's mansion?"
Xie Shengli was stunned and said, "You mean, your maternal grandfather's house?" Xie Ruzhuo's biological mother, Jiang Muyan, was the second daughter of Jiang Guogong.
"Exactly, with the background of the Duke's Palace and the relationship with Princess Dingbei's natal family, even if those young men want to take action on this batch of disaster relief funds, I am afraid they will weigh their own weight first, right?" Xie Ruzhuo said. After analyzing the situation, he didn't say much and just waited for Xie Shengli and everyone to think.
In the previous life, the eldest brother was robbed while transporting disaster relief money. It was simply because the Xie family was in a precarious situation at that time, which made the man unscrupulous. But if Jiang Guogong helps, the meaning will be completely different. After all, even if those people want to use the power of the Duke's Mansion, they must first consider whether they can swallow it intact!
Xie Shengli obviously thought about the connection. The situation of the Xie family is indeed not optimistic now. It would be great if the Duke's Office could help. The two families are related by marriage, Jiang Guogong is upright and upright, and the relationship among the juniors below is also quite harmonious. Going on errands together can also increase the friendship between each other. And the most important thing is that the Xie family went here to make up for their mistakes, and there was no room for any mistakes. If you go with the people from the Duke's Mansion, you will definitely be safe. Xie Ruzhuo's suggestion is indeed good.
There was just one thing, "Zhuo'er, why do you want to bring someone from your maternal grandfather's family with you?"
Xie Ruzhuo returned to his daughter's family expression and said somewhat gloomily, "I offended Shen Jingci at the daughter's banquet. It is said that she is cruel and ruthless. I am afraid that she will take revenge on our family."
"You are so old, but you are still childish." Before Xie Shengli could speak, Xie Huainan burst out laughing. My sister is still too young to grow up. How can the small conflicts between girls be related to the revenge of the family? Now, he didn't take these words to heart, but not long after, he understood Xie Ruzhuo's good intentions.
Xie Ruzhuo simply accepted it all, snorted and said, "I am still young, can't I still be childish? But my brother is mature and steady. He will be running errands in the next two days. When he comes back, remember to be childish to me. Sister, bring more delicious food. Otherwise, I will make you restless every day."
Seeing his brother and sister bickering, Xie Shengli couldn't help but smile, but in his heart, he began to think seriously about Xie Ruzhuo's words. He didn't know why, but he always felt that Zhuo'er always concealed a surge of hatred when he mentioned Shen Jingci.
Although she tried hard to hide it, who was Xie Shengli? Half a lifetime in officialdom, he has perfected his ability to observe words and emotions. However, this matter made him confused. Why on earth could a girl have such hatred
Xie Shengli made up his mind to investigate secretly, but said on his face, "Okay, now that you have decided, go to your grandfather's house as soon as possible. Your father and I still have something to talk about."
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo and Xie Huainan stood up together and said, "Yes."
After leaving the study, Xie Huainan hurried back to change clothes and went to discuss the matter with his cousin Jiang Chengye, but was stopped by Xie Ruzhuo, "Brother, please wait for me in the room for a while. I'll call my sister and we'll go together." Go over there."
Xie Huainan asked in surprise, "Are you going too?" This little girl has never been close to her grandfather's family and has rarely gone there in recent years. Why has her temperament changed today
"Well, my mother came back two days ago to find a cook who can make medicinal meals. I thought that my grandmother was not in good health, so I wanted to send the cook to the Duke's Mansion." Xie Ruzhuo found a reason and said.
In his previous life, Xie Ruzhuo was very alienated from his maternal grandfather and grandmother due to the instigation of Fu, Lu and others. Thinking about it in this life, he feels very regretful. When he heard that Xie Huainan was leaving, he immediately had the idea of making amends with his relatives.
Xie Huainan was naturally happy to see the success, and immediately smiled and said, "Okay, since you are willing, I will wait for you. When I am ready, I will wait for you at the second gate, and we will go together."
"Well, I'll go then."
Seeing Xie Ruzhuo walking away with a happy face, Xie Huainan couldn't help but shake his head. Although his sister was a bit arrogant in the past, she has grown up after all.
After Xie Ruzhuo told Mrs. Qiao, Mrs. Qiao readily agreed and directly ordered someone to set up Xie Ruzhuo's car. She also dressed her up and said, "When you go this time, you must not cause any trouble, and you must be respectful to your grandfather's family. Some. It’s a good thing to be filial to your grandma. Go and talk to your grandma for a while. There aren’t many heirs in the Duke’s mansion, so you should go and accompany her. Just pay attention to the weather and come back early.”
Mrs. Qiao gave many instructions before sending sisters Xie Ruzhuo and Xie Ruyue into the car. Seeing her like this, Xie Ruzhuo was moved in his heart. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Xie Ruyue laughing and saying, "Don't worry, mother, Xie Ruzhuo just wants to make trouble, and I'm watching, so I won't make her upset!"
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo immediately glanced at her lightly and said, "It's not certain who will change the world. I can't wait until you fight with Jiang Chengjun and I want to stop you." This Jiang Chengjun is the youngest son of Xie Ruzhuo's uncle, and Xie Ruzhuo's uncle. Ruyue is the same age, only a few days older than her, but he considers himself an older brother. Every time he sees the two sisters, he will tease them. Xie Ruyue had a hot temper and often fought with Jiang Chengjun.
Sure enough, when Xie Ruyue heard the name, she immediately sneered and said, "That little fat guy can't beat me. If he dares to do something serious, I will tell my grandmother first."
Seeing the two of them looking like this, Mrs. Qiao laughed a little, because she looked at Xie Huainan and said, "You go quickly, you know you have to go early and come back early."
Xie Huainan agreed and rode his horse first, walking in front of Sister Xie Ruzhuo's carriage, heading all the way to Duke Jiang's Mansion.
Along the way, although Xie Ruzhuo said this to Xie Ruyue from time to time, he still felt a little uneasy in his heart. In her previous life, she did not know the difference between right and wrong, and her loyalty was unknown. Being close to Mr. Lu and others actually alienated his direct relatives. Nowadays, her relationship with Xie Ruyue is very good, but the Jiang family's grandfather and others are still a pain in her heart.
She had never been to her maternal grandfather's house before. In fact, it was because she was timid about being close to home. It wasn't that she didn't want to go, but she just didn't dare to go. But today, she had to go. Whether it's because she wants to repair the relationship between her relatives, or because of another thing she wants to turn the tide on.
Xie Gong's Mansion was not far from Jiang Guogong's mansion, but within half an hour, the carriage had already stopped at Jiang Guogong's side door. The doorman recognized Xie Huainan, saluted, and diligently came up to hold the horse for him. When he saw the carriage following him, he immediately understood who was sitting inside, and immediately ordered the young boy inside, "Go and give him the horse." The old lady announced that the young master and young lady cousin are here."