Xiao Yi turned around without hesitation, then saw Lin Jingchen at a glance, and said with a smile: "Grandfather."
He stepped forward to greet Lin Jingchen.
Lin Jingchen said with a smile, "Yue'er just took a rest."
"Thank you, grandfather." Xiao Yi said sincerely.
Lin Jingchen stroked his beard with a smile and said, "Go in quickly."
Xiao Yi never knew what courtesy was, and after hearing what Lin Jingchen said, he couldn't wait to enter the main house.
In the past few days, he was busy clearing out the spies in Luoyue City, and the time spent with the stinky girl was obviously reduced for a few hours, which was too unreasonable!
As soon as she heard the sound of picking up the curtain, Nangong Yue, who was half awake and half asleep, opened her eyes. The movements of the maids picking up the curtain would not be so careless, she knew it must be Xiao Yi.
Xiao Yi strode to her side, sat down on the edge of the bed, held her hand, and said softly: "Smelly girl, sleep a little longer. I'll be here with you."
Nangong Yue closed her eyes meekly, and said coquettishly, "Ayi, talk to me..."
Xiao Yi responded, looking at her closed eyes again, thinking of the few days he spent with her since the wedding, he couldn't help saying softly: "...in a few days, when you recover, I will take you out to play." Okay?" Although Nangong Yue still slept more than she woke up in the past few days, Xiao Yi kept paying attention to it, and obviously found that her spirit gradually improved, and the time she woke up was getting longer and longer... This time, really Thanks to my grandfather in Luoyue City...
Xiao Yi suppressed the excitement in his heart, and continued to say calmly: "Stinky girl, where do you want to go?"
Nangong Yue's eyelids moved slightly, and she didn't speak for a while. When Xiao Yi almost thought she was falling asleep, she slowly said: "I want to go with Yucheng..."
Xiao Yi was slightly surprised, "He Yucheng?"
Heyu City is where the Fang family's ancestral home is located.
Nangong Yue responded softly, and said, "The last time we went to He Yucheng, we didn't take a good walk around..."
Xiao Yi was naturally obedient to her, and he agreed without hesitation, and said: "I remember that there is a Qingai Lake more than ten miles away from Heyu City. Every winter until April of the next year, there will be countless Thousands of migratory birds from the north spend the winter there... Let's go and see together."
Nangong Yue replied vaguely in a half-dream and half-awake state, wanting to say that Xiao Hui cannot be brought with her, otherwise the birds over there will suffer.
But before she could speak, she was defeated by the Sandman and fell into a deep sleep.
Xiao Yi was still sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at her peaceful sleeping face, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
As Nangong Yue's health gradually improved, the turmoil in Luoyue City finally subsided gradually.
The Xuanjia Army was powerful, coming and going like the wind. Several days of mopping up the sky above Luoyue City had a faint smell of blood, but the people had already blindly trusted and respected Xiao Yi, and did not feel the Xuanjia Army's seal at all. The city and the search and arrest affected my daily life, but actively cooperated.
Until everything returned to calm and the gates of the city were opened wide, Luoyue City finally returned to its former bustle.
At this moment, Gaomen Mansion finally breathed a sigh of relief.
They were actually a little suspicious about the previous turmoil. Although there was a lot of rumors about the concubine being poisoned and bedridden, was it true or not? Secretly, some people speculated that maybe the elder son wanted to use this as an excuse to take the opportunity to gather military power and control the real power in southern Xinjiang. Many wives also secretly communicated with each other, but no one could say why.
After finally waiting for the limelight to subside, some mansions immediately sent posts to Bixiao Hall to pay their respects to the Crown Princess, but all the posts were rejected.
Is it true that the imperial concubine was poisoned
The son and the concubine are deeply in love, so there is such a thunderous anger
After figuring this out, the number of invitations sent to Bixiaotang was obviously reduced, and all kinds of precious medicinal materials were replaced.
At the same time, some people were secretly asking when the palace would hold a celebration banquet... Of course, it was not for the so-called banquet, but to test how the meritorious soldiers would be rewarded.
Of course, this is just the thinking of most people. As far as the Qiao family is concerned, Mr. Qiao did not go out with the army, and Mr. Qiao was repatriated halfway back. Naturally, the award has nothing to do with the Qiao family. But both Mrs. Qiao and Qiao Ruolan had been looking forward to the celebration banquet for a long time. After all, this was the opportunity they had been waiting for for a long time.
Under Qiao Ruolan's noise, Mrs. Qiao came to Zhennan Palace in person.
Soon, Xiao Yi was called into the study by King Zhennan.
Xiao Yi had no objection to the celebration banquet, he readily agreed, and then changed the subject: "Father, the celebration banquet is going to be held, but the concubine is ill, and it is inconvenient to entertain the female relatives. My son thinks that this celebration banquet will only invite everyone." Soldiers, if you don't invite female relatives, what do you think of the father?"
The concubine Shi Zi had already arranged the details of the celebration banquet well before she fell ill, and she also came to ask for instructions. Therefore, as long as it can proceed smoothly, it is just right for the concubine Shi Zi to take a good rest. Therefore, King Zhennan agreed without hesitation.
Mrs. Qiao at the side was dumbfounded. This was not the result she hoped to see during this trip, so she hurriedly said, "Brother, isn't it too deserted if we don't invite female relatives for this celebration banquet? Actually..."
She wanted to recommend herself, but Xiao Yi didn't bother to pay attention to her at all, he cupped his fists casually and said: "If the father has nothing else to do, the son will leave first."
Zhennan Wang waved his hand, signaling Xiao Yi to go down.
Xiao Yi turned around and left, and Madam Qiao's dissatisfied yelling could be faintly heard behind him, chirping endlessly like sparrows.
It wasn't until he left the study that the closed door finally cut off all the noise.
The king of Zhennan in the study was not so lucky. After listening to Mrs. Qiao muttering for half an hour, he sent the big Buddha away...
This is not over yet, another incident happened that day...
The bustle came one after another. When the sun went down, Que'er came to present treasures in front of Nangong Yue with great interest, and said:
"... Shizi Concubine, Aunt Qiao cried, made trouble and hanged herself three times at the prince's place. She even told the story of how Aunt Qiao took the prince through hardships when they were in their hometown..." If the king of Zhennan is Qiao Da Madam brought her up, and I don't know where she put the old concubine
"But the prince insisted on not agreeing. Aunt Qiao made a fuss for a long time, so she went back..."
"After Aunt Qiao returned to the mansion, I don't know how she told Miss Qiao Biao that she insisted on coming to the palace. The servants of Qiao's mansion didn't stop her for a while, so she ran out of the gate, yelling that Aunt Qiao was going to come to the palace. The mandarin ducks were beaten with clubs, and there was a lot of trouble... "
Nangong Yue shook her head with a smile. Qiao Ruolan's actions have already ruined her reputation. Even if she has the status of a royal cousin, no mansion in southern Xinjiang is willing to have such a daughter. daughter in law.
Mrs. Qiao was not easy to restrain her, and she treated her illnesses, but let her make troubles, which would eventually lead to an irreversible point.
Nangong Yue didn't bother to pay attention to this, she just asked: "When does the prince plan to hold a celebration banquet?"
Que'er hurriedly said: "My servant heard that the matter department has sent posts to various residences, and the celebration banquet is scheduled for three days later."
Nangong Yue nodded slightly, feeling a little regretful. It is a great joy for Xiao Yi to return home in triumph, but I am celebrating for him because of this illness...
Regrets are regrets, Nangong Yue also knows that it is important for her to recuperate now, otherwise she will only worry those who care about her.
Nangong Yue's health improved day by day, and on the day of the celebration banquet, she asked Que'er and the others to run to the front yard a few more times to make sure everything was correct.
On this day, the Zhennan Prince's Mansion was extremely lively, and all the soldiers were not drunk and did not return. It was not until the moon was on the top of Liu Shaotou that they dispersed...
As the protagonist of the celebration banquet, Xiao Yi returned to Bixiao Hall after the banquet was over.
After striding into the main room, he subconsciously sped up his steps, thinking to see Nangong Yue soon, but before he lifted the curtain, he heard a familiar female voice from Dongci:
"Sister-in-law, how do you think my seal button is carved?"
The voice knew it was Xiao Fei as soon as he heard it.
The corner of Xiao Yi's mouth twitched, and he thought to himself: It's so late, why hasn't Xiao Fei returned to her Yuebiju!
"Sister Fei, your sword skills have improved a lot!" Nangong Yue said with a smile, "Although the sword skills are still a little immature, you have already caught the cat's posture..."
During the speech, there was a sound of raising the curtain, Xiao Yi strode into the room, and the two people who were sitting on the Arhat's bed and talking looked at him together, one was full of joy, and the other was disgusted.
"Ah Yue, how do you feel today?" Xiao Yi walked to Nangong Yue, and touched the top of her hair without hesitation.
He naturally drank some wine at the banquet today, and when he got closer, he could smell a strong smell of wine coming towards his face, Xiao Fei frowned even tighter, adding another piece of evidence to Xiao Yi in his heart : My sister-in-law is sick, and he still drinks so much wine!
"I'm almost fine." Nangong Yue said in an almost coquettish tone, but what she got was the same frowning expressions from the brother and sister, who obviously didn't agree with her words.
Huamei watched from the side, secretly laughing in her heart: at this time, the eldest son and the eldest girl are quite like brothers and sisters.
Unable to withstand the pressure, Nangong Yue hurriedly changed the subject and said, "Ayi, look, this is a seal button carved by Sister Fei. The hibiscus stone used was given by my grandfather. My grandfather picked a piece of Tianhuang stone for me. I still keep it. Wait, can you engrave it for me?"
Xiao Yi complied naturally, and then took the lotus stone seal button from Nangong Yue's hand and sized it up. Xiao Fei carved a white cat stretching on the ground with its front paws lying on the ground, its tail curled up in a circle, which can be used to tie a red rope. Just like what Nangong Yue said, Xiao Fei captured the most agile moment of the cat, but her sword skills are really...
"There is more than enough heart but not enough strength." Xiao Yi gave six words bluntly.
These six words sound harsh at first glance, but if you taste it carefully, they seem to be half exaggerated and half lost.
This Ah Yi! Nangong Yue sighed in her heart, and hurriedly looked at Xiao Fei, fearing that the little girl would be hit, but she saw Xiao Fei nodded solemnly: "What brother said is that I am still too young, and the carving knife is always ineffective." She Still need to exercise more wrist strength.
Nangong Yue couldn't help but look at Xiao Fei with extremely soft eyes, and said, "Sister Fei, your eldest brother and I are going to Heyu City in a few days, if we see good stones, how about I choose some for you?"
Xiao Fei's eyes lit up, and she said happily, "Thank you, sister-in-law."
Seeing the two people getting along happily, Xiao Yi's whole face turned dark, and he said angrily, "Xiao Fei, should you go back?"
The room was quiet for a while, not only Nangong Yue was speechless, but even the maids were dumbfounded by Shizi's rudeness.
Who knew that Xiao Fei got up with a face full of approval and said, "Sister-in-law, it's getting late, you've just recovered from a serious illness, you should rest early." Then she told Xiao Yi solemnly, "Brother, don't quarrel at night after you've been drinking." Sister-in-law is resting..."
After finishing speaking, she walked away gracefully, Xiao Yi's face became even darker, Nangong Yue couldn't help holding his hand and shaking it gently, and the maids also retreated tactfully.
After the celebration banquet, there will be rewards for meritorious officers and soldiers.
Except for the bloody sweep in the middle of February that made people a little uneasy, Luoyue City was immersed in joy.
And as Nangong Yue gradually recovered, Bixiaotang also regained its former vitality, and the maids and women were all preparing for the trip to Heyu City in a few days.
The eldest son, the imperial concubine, and the old man Fang, who has bad legs, have a lot of things to prepare, and they are full of luggage for three carriages...
The poison this time did a lot of damage to Nangong Yue. According to Lin Jingchen, at least half a year of recuperation is needed to recover. However, even if the body is still a little weak, it is no big problem to go out for a walk.
Starting from Luoyue City, they walked slowly all the way, and it took three full days to arrive at Heyu City, and the surroundings became lively and noisy, even if they were in a carriage, they could still feel the bustling atmosphere.
"Grandfather, Ah Yue, and Yucheng are here!" Xiao Yi's clear voice came from outside the carriage, smiling.
In the spacious and comfortable black-painted flat-roofed carriage, apart from Baihui and Huamei, there were old master Fang and Nangong Yue.
"Ah Yue," the old lady Fang looked at Nangong Yue who was obviously thinner and said sadly, "Fang's house is only three miles away from the city gate, and we will be there soon. You are just recovering from a serious illness, so hurry up when we arrive to rest..."
Nangong Yue smiled slightly, and said coquettishly: "Grandfather, then this time grandson-in-law will be the shopkeeper." This serious illness made her look a lot thinner, and her chin was pitifully pointed.
Old Mrs. Fang laughed loudly, and said hello repeatedly: "Ah Yue, don't worry, those housekeepers will take care of the trivial matters at home. You just need to rest well." Mrs. Fang said while pondering in his heart, he remembered There should be some century-old ginseng, Polygonum multiflorum, etc. in the warehouse... I don’t know if they are still there. He has to search carefully when he goes back this time.
Nangong Yue's eyebrows and eyes crooked as she smiled, like two new moons.
Thinking of the hardships she had suffered in the past few days, Old Master Fang's heart softened, and he said softly, "In a while, you and A Yi will live in your mother and concubine's former courtyard."
Of course Nangong Yue agreed, and said, "I heard from A Yi that the courtyard of the mother concubine is called Qiwuyuan."
Fengqi Wutong, just by hearing the name of the yard, one can tell how good old Mrs. Fang had hoped for her only daughter, but it's a pity... Nangong Yue's eyes dimmed. Besides walking around, she also wanted to take this opportunity to see if she could find some clues about the past.
Hearing the words "Qiwuyuan", the old master Fang showed a trace of nostalgia, and said: "Qiwuyuan is on the northeast corner of the house. The location is a bit out of the way, but your mother and concubine like it the most. There is a small garden next to Wuyuan, and your mother and concubine love to play with flowers and plants. There is a flower field in the garden that your mother and concubine personally took care of. Now I am afraid that things have changed..."
Recalling the past, Mrs. Fang showed some emotion.
He has been "sick" for more than ten years, and those wolf-hearted things will not take good care of his daughter's yard.
While speaking, the speed of the carriage slowed down, turned to the right, and the speed of the carriage became slower and slower...
Soon, someone knocked on the door knocker from the front:
"Open the door, the old man is back! Open the door..."
The sound of opening the door roughly, the sound of messy footsteps, and the sound of shouting greetings mixed together, and the surroundings became lively. The carriage was ushered into the Fang Mansion through the gate, and then stopped in the courtyard.
Baihui and Huamei got out of the carriage first, and were about to order the accompanying women to move the wheelchair when they saw that Nanny Chu had already ordered two rough envoys to move a wheelchair out of another accompanying green-covered carriage. , and pushed over.
At the same time, Xiao Yi, who got off the horse, got into the carriage nimbly, carried Old Master Fang off his back, and put him on the wheelchair.
"Master, please sit carefully." Nanny Chu graciously supported Old Master Fang, smiling until the wrinkles on her face were squeezed together. As she spoke, she glanced at Xiao Yi, secretly rejoicing: Although Shi Ziye was a bit indifferent to her before, he really still remembered the old relationship. That's why she was asked to come to Fangfu to serve her! The future is long, and she will always let Shizi know her loyalty.
With Baihui's support, Nangong Yue finally got out of the carriage.
Manager Zhao and an old nanny with gray hair and brown auspicious ruyi dark patterns were waiting on the side, stepped forward and saluted:
"The little one (servant) has seen the old man, the son, and the concubine."
Manager Zhao has been to the palace several times, Xiao Yi and Nan Gongyue both know each other, as for the old nanny, she is unfamiliar.
Grandpa Fang introduced: "Ah Yi, Ah Yue, this is Nanny Gao and an old man in the house..."
For more than ten years, Grandma Gao was sent to Zhuangzi by Fang Chengling and his wife. It was not until last year that Mrs. Fang took her back after she recovered and served as the chief internal officer of the Fangfu. I'm used to it, just tell Nanny Gao."
Gao Nai took a step forward, bowed her knees to Xiao Yi and Nan Gongyue again, and said, "Old Master, the slaves have already cleaned up the Qiwu Garden for the son and the concubine."
Old Master Fang responded.
Before setting off from Luoyue City, he wanted A Yi and the others to live in Qiwu Garden, so he sent someone to He Yucheng early on to order Gao Nanny to pack it up in advance.
There was a trace of sadness in Mrs. Fang's heart, she collected her mind, looked at Manager Zhao, and asked, "Old Zhao, the batch of more than 200 shi of iron that I sent last time..."
He was only halfway through when he was interrupted by a clear male voice: "Grandfather, you just advised Ah Yue to take a good rest, why didn't you set an example? If there is anything else, we can talk about it tomorrow."
The person who spoke was of course Xiao Yi. Although he rode along with him just now, the conversation between Nangong Yue and Mrs. Fang was not hidden from his ears.
The old man Fang always obeyed his grandson's order, and replied with a smile: "What A Yi said is that my grandfather should lead by example."
In this kind of warm and happy atmosphere, led by Nanny Gao, everyone sent Old Master Fang to the main courtyard first, and settled him down.
Afterwards, Nanny Chu boldly proposed at the right time: "My lord, my concubine, can I guide you two?" Her attitude was respectful, and she looked at the expressions of the two of them cautiously. No matter how much she thinks she is a descendant of the previous concubine, she has been subdued these days.
Xiao Yi nodded, told Nanny Gao to take good care of Mrs. Fang, and then left with Nangong Yue.
Looking at the backs of the couple leaving, Mrs. Fang smiled.
Ah Yi had a lot of misfortune since he was a child, and it was hard to find a lover. I only hope that after Ah Yue passes this test, will this young couple be happy from now on!
When Ah Yue recovers, he will have his great-grandson in his arms!
Under the benevolent eyes of Mrs. Fang, Nangong Yue and Xiao Yi left the courtyard and were led by Nanny Chu to the northeast of Fang Mansion.
The road was empty, until they passed a courtyard, and the sweeping woman rushed forward to salute them.
Passing through the courtyard and bypassing a water pavilion, they walked along a veranda...
The further you go inside, the more obvious the feeling of depression becomes, and you don't even meet a few maidservants. Mother Chu said with emotion as she walked, "My lord, the servants haven't come back here for more than ten years. , the mansion has become deserted. I think it was lively when the first princess was alive. People in several rooms live together, and the four generations live together... When the first princess was in her boudoir, she often held tea parties and flower parties with her sisters in the mansion... "
Nangong Yue was thoughtful.
Nanny Chu is from Fangfu, she must know a lot of old things about Fangfu, and it is precisely because of this that Nangong Yue brought her with her.
Since I have come to the Fang Mansion this time, I will definitely find out the cause of that matter and the death of the first princess...