On the back of the ox cart, Xiao Qingkong had a serious face.
Today, I met a very fierce female donor, and the female donor also said a lot of things that he did not understand, which seemed not to be good words.
But that's not the point.
He seems to be protected by brother Gu Yan today...
He is obviously so much smarter than Gu Yan's brother, he skips grades, he takes the first place in exams every time, Gu Yan's brother is a baby. But when brother Gu Yan squatted down to wipe his little hands, and dragged him to the private school behind him, he had the illusion that he was the baby.
On the other hand, King Anjun and Miss Zhuang returned to the villa.
Miss Zhuang was exhausted and fell asleep.
King An ordered her personal maid: "Don't let anyone disturb her to rest, no one will come."
The maid hesitated: "If that's Miss Gu..."
Prince An's eyes were cold: "No!"
"Yes." The maid hurriedly responded.
King Anjun returned to his house.
After a while, the man in black stepped in and bowed to him: "The king."
Prince An poured himself a cup of tea and said in a low voice, "Is there a harvest?"
The man in black shook his head: "The subordinates have made unannounced visits to all the inns and hospitals in the town, as well as the Langzhong's home, and found no trace of the Queen Mother."
Prince An murmured, "Perhaps she hasn't been to the medical center, nor has she looked for a gentleman in the town, nor has she stayed in an inn."
The man in black said puzzled: "Where will the queen mother go? Could it be that she hid it in some common people's home?"
Prince An was silent.
The man in black said indifferently, "Your Majesty, this is impossible. Have you forgotten that the Queen Mother has leprosy?"
In the early stage of leprosy, there are only some small red spots on the body and face, which look like frostbite or allergies, but as the course of the disease increases, the symptoms of leprosy will become more and more obvious, and eventually become completely different from normal people.
It is impossible for a leper to hide unless she enters the deep mountains and forests and lives alone in seclusion.
But that's even more unlikely.
The queen mother has been pampered all her life. She can't even cook. If she really stays in the old forest, she will starve herself to death sooner or later before dying of illness or being bitten by wild beasts.
Prince An thoughtfully said: "You are right, but if she didn't hide, where would she go? She has leprosy, and wherever she goes, it will cause a commotion."
The man in black said, "Are you really not considering the possibility of the Queen Mother's death?"
Anjun Wang: "I said, you want to see people in life, and you want to see corpses in death."
The man in black was helpless.
"Perhaps, someone took her in and cured her."
The man in black said, "Leprosy is incurable!" Even Chen Guo, the most skilled medical man, could only delay the symptoms of leprosy. The earlier the intervention, the better the curative effect, which was completely unheard of.
King An of course also understood how unreasonable his guess was, but he was more reluctant to believe that the Queen Mother had died alone in a corner than being cured.
He ordered: "You go and check the old women who came to Qingquan Town last winter, including the villages under your control, don't miss them."
"Yes."
The man in black took orders to investigate. He was much more efficient than Huang Zhong and his party. In a few days, he found two matching clues: one was in Daniu Village, the other was in Qingquan Village, and the two villages were located in the north of the town. and Zhennan.
"Daniu Village was displaced there last winter. When the villagers found her, she was curled up in an abandoned cowshed. When the villagers saw that she was pitiful, they let her live in the cowshed. Occasionally someone gave her a gift Eat something so you won't starve to death."
King An asked, "Is there another one?"
The man in black continued: "Qingquan Village is a distant relative of a scholar in this village. There was an accident at home, and the old man came to defect to him."
From the clues, the old woman in Daniu Village seems to be more in line with the person they are looking for.
However, for some unknown reason, King Anjun chose Qingquan Village.
No reason, just a gut feeling.
In order not to frighten the snake, King An decided to go there in person, and the man in black and his subordinates were all on standby in the town.
The king of Anjun Cema arrived at the village.
In summer, the days are long and the evening sky is still bright.
Prince An tied his horse under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village and walked towards the family according to the map drawn by the man in black.
At the moment, Xiao Qingkong was feeding the chickens in the backyard, and was worried that the chickens would run out, so he closed the door.
Prince An raised his hand and knocked on the door.
It's a small headroom that opens the door.
On that day, before Gu Jiao started, Xiao Jingkong was taken into a private school by Gu Yan, so he didn't know what happened next, nor did he see Anjun Wang.
However, Prince An looked back after getting into the carriage, and saw Gu Jiao walking out of the private school holding Xiao Jingkong's hand, and beside them was a boy who looked exactly like Mr. Gu, who must have been the imperial doctor. Gu Yan, who asserted that he would not survive fifteen years.
It's weird, how could this little guy be here
"Is this your home?" King An asked.
Xiao Jingkong didn't open the door completely, but only opened a crack, revealing a round head: "Of course this is my house, who are you? What are you doing in my house?"
The Prince of Anjun said mildly: "I was passing by and wanted to ask for a bowl of water to drink."
"Then wait!" Xiao Jingkong closed the door instead of inviting him into the room, and brought him a bowl of water after a while, "Here."
The little guy is very wary...
Prince An took it over, drank all the water in the bowl, and then returned the empty bowl to him: "Are you home alone?"
Xiao Jingkong instantly became vigilant, and the cracks in the door closed a little smaller: "Are you a human? Why did you inquire about this?"
Prince An said calmly: "Ah, no, I just drank the water from your family, and I want to thank your family."
Xiao Jingkong said sternly: "I brought the water to you, it's enough for you to thank me!"
King An has never seen such a child who does not play cards according to the routine. He was stunned and said, "Ah, thank you so much. By the way, can I ask you how to get to Daniu Village?"
If Xiao Qingkong of Yangliu Village in Xinghua Village knew, but Daniu Village exceeded his common sense reserve, Xiao Qingkong got stuck on the spot.
The corner of Anjun's lips smiled: "Can you help me ask your adults?"
"My lord is very busy, you can ask elsewhere! Go east, the seventh family's surname is Luo, the second uncle Luo is an ox cart driver, he knows every village!" Close the door decisively, and don't forget to put the bolt in!
Jiaojiao said that when there are no adults at home, you must never let strangers in!
He is a child, his aunt is an old man, and none of them are adults!
After all, King An was also a man who had gone abroad and had a wealth of experience, but he was unexpectedly turned away by a child.
But he didn't give up so easily, he had to see the old lady today.
Prince An went around the back door.
The back door of the stove was also closed, but not locked.
King Anjun paused, gently pushed the door open, and stepped in.
His footsteps were soft, barely making any sound.
Just when he took three or two steps, a figure suddenly appeared from behind the door, holding a rolling pin and knocking it down on his head.
With a bang, King An was knocked unconscious.
The old lady threw the rolling pin back on the cutting board, looked down at the unconscious Prince An, and hummed angrily: "Sneaky, it's not a good thing at first sight!"
The old lady heard all the conversations between King An and Xiao Jingkong. She was always inquiring about the presence of adults in the family. She was rejected and sneaked in through the back door, thief, proper little thief!
It's no wonder that the old lady was so suspicious. After the life at home was not so difficult, she was indeed missed by some thieves. However, the thieves were always at night, and the guards of Gu Jiao and Gu Yan were all there at night. Two people can solve it.
But I didn't expect the thief to be so courageous, even in the blue sky and daytime!
The old lady looked at the handsome profile face, and said, "You're better off eating with your face than being a little thief. But... How do I think this kid looks familiar... Have I seen it somewhere?" "
The old lady made a ruthless attack with this sap. Gu Jiao, Gu Xiaoshun, and Gu Yan returned from the mountain chopping wood, and he was still unconscious on the floor of the stove.
Gu Jiao and Gu Xiaoshun put down the two bundles of firewood behind their backs, and Gu Yan also put down the small half basket of dead branches and leaves that he had picked up.
"Jiaojiao, there was a thief in the house. My aunt was so powerful that she knocked the thief unconscious!"
Xiao Qingkong turned into a small speaker for a second, and he said what happened.
However, Gu Jiao quickly recognized that he was not a thief, but a young man in brocade clothes who had met outside the private school a few days ago - the Prince of Anjun in the mouth of Gu Jinyu.
Gu Jiao's impression of him can't be said to be good or bad. He didn't cover up his own sister, and he apologized to Lord Gu and her. He was so reasonable at such a young age. not simple.
In any case, he couldn't have an accident at their house.
Gu Jiao grabbed with both hands and took the person to Gu Xiaoshun's house.
The old lady was really merciless at that moment. There was a big bag on his head and some blood was bleeding. Gu Jiao put medicine on him and wrapped him in gauze.
Then Gu Jiao took out the silver needle and pierced his acupoint a few times.
King Anjun slowly opened his eyes.
King An's facial features are not particularly delicate, but he has a depressing temperament.
His eyes are beautiful, but they don't seem right.
Gu Jiao gave him a strange look, took out her hand, and shook it in front of his eyes.
He didn't respond.
what's the situation
Are you blind
It was dark at this time, and only a faint oil lamp was lit in the house.
Gu Jiao turned the wick brighter, but he still couldn't see it.
But he didn't panic, didn't show any strangeness, he closed his eyes calmly: "My eyes hurt."
The first thing you do when you wake up is not to ask where this is and who you are, but to cover up the fact that you can't see it.
What a strange person.
Since he said so, Gu Jiao naturally wouldn't pierce him. After all, no one can guarantee that there will be any price for piercing it.
The more you know, the faster you die.
"Then don't open it, I'll find some herbs for you to apply." Gu Jiao said, messing around with some mint leaves, wrapping them in a cloth and covering his eyes.
"Jiaojiao!" Xiao Jingkong poked a small head from outside the door, "Is he awake?"
It's the little guy's voice.
King An began to guess Gu Jiao's identity in his heart. If he guessed correctly, she should be the woman who had a dispute with his sister that day.
But isn't she the daughter of the Marquis of Ding'an
How can you live in such a place
"He's awake." Gu Jiao asked, "Are you hungry?"
"Well, I'm hungry." Xiao Jingkong nodded honestly and asked again, "Is he okay?"
Gu Jiao said softly, "He's fine, but his eyes are a little uncomfortable."
Xiao Jingkong said again: "Will he blame auntie?"
Gu Jiao looked at Anjun Wang: "There have been several thieves in the house recently. You came in through the back door, and my aunt regarded you as a little thief."
"It's mine, it's not." King An said.
"He doesn't blame auntie." Gu Jiao turned to Xiao Jingkong and said, "You go and have some snacks first, I'll cook right away."
Xiao Jingkong left with confidence.
Listening to Gu Jiao's voice, King Anjun had a hard time connecting her with the woman who slapped his sister and Gu Jinyu, as if they were two, and as if she had given all her patience and tenderness to her family.
When there was no one else in the room, Gu Jiao asked again, "Why did the Duke of Anjun suddenly come to the door?"
She was just guessing at first, but now King An has completely confirmed her identity. After all, it is impossible for people who have never seen him to know that he is King An.
The King of Anjun couldn't tell her that because I suspected that the Queen Mother was hiding in your house, he hesitated for a while, and said, "To be honest, I came to apologize, and Miss Gu was wronged by my sister's affairs."
Gu Jiao: "Oh."
King Anjun couldn't tell whether she believed it or not: "You said... It was your aunt who knocked me out just now?"
Gu Jiao said, "What's wrong?"
King Anjun smiled calmly and said, "She is really strong."
It seems that the other party is not the queen mother.
The Queen Mother recognized him.
Prince An was about to leave, but at this moment, Xiao Jingkong's voice came from the backyard complaining: "Jiaojiao! Auntie is stealing candied fruit again!"
"I don't! Little monks are not allowed to talk nonsense!"
"I'm not a monk!"
"You're a little bald head!"
this sound...
Prince An only felt his whole body tremble, and his whole body froze!
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