When Ms. Gui entered the room, she saw Yuchen sitting in a chair in a daze: "Manny, what's the matter?"
Yuchen returned to his senses and said with a wry smile: "Xingzhou is lost, and Yun Qing took Xingcheng in only half a day."
Mother Gui showed fear on her face: "For a long time? Doesn't Yun Qing come to the capital soon?"
With a squeeze, Yu Chen said, "The emperor is going to let everyone go to Shengjing, but I refused."
"What?" Mother Gui was shocked: "Niang, how can you refuse? Niang, not for yourself, but also for the princess and the third majesty. They are all in Tongcheng now." Staying in the capital, I am afraid that it will be a continuous fate. nothing.
Yuchen whispered: "It is for Achi and Abao that I stay with the emperor." After a pause, Yuchen lowered his voice: "It is estimated that the emperor will also withdraw soon. Shengjing is here. When the time comes, it is safer to follow the emperor than with Concubine Shu and the others.
Grandma Gui nodded: "Niang Niang, then should we clean up the softness in our hands." All the expensive and easy-to-carry things in Yuchen's hand were shipped to Liaodong, except for the bulky ones that were unlucky. Only the jewellery and big clothes that I wear on weekdays are left.
Yuchen frowned and said, "There are a lot of these things, and it's not realistic to take them all away."
Mother Gui said: "Then we will hide those things that are not easy to take away, and come to fetch them in the future." Maybe one day, they will come back!
Yuchen shook his head and said, "I'm afraid I won't be able to come back in my lifetime. These things are hidden here, and Achi and Abao may not be able to use it." Instead of this, it is better to give it away.
Knowing that Ms. Gui wanted to give things away, she disagreed: "Manny, things are not hidden in the palace, they are taken out of the palace and hidden outside. Maybe one day, the princess and the third majesty will be able to use it!"
After thinking about it, Yuchen agreed.
After a few days, both Lu Yao and Yu Rong received the gift from Yu Chen. Lu Yao received six pieces of silk and satin, while Yu Rong received more things. In addition to the silk and satin, there were two large woolen clothes and two boxes of fine leather.
When Yu Rong got these things, not only was he not happy, but worried. After accepting the things, he immediately called for Mr. Gao to come over.
Pointing to the items on display, Yu Rong said: "My third sister has given so many things, and I feel a little flustered." Since she was unwilling to move into the palace and move out of the Han family, Yuchen would also give gifts during the holidays. She has something for the occasion. It can be said that Yuchen takes care of Yurong very much. It's just that Yurong has his own selfishness, and he doesn't want to get close to Yuchen.
After a pause, Yu Rong said: "It's not the season of the year. The imperial concubine is rewarding such a valuable thing. I am worried if there is something wrong with the front." Two big fur clothes, one is mink and the other is tiger leather.
Mr. Gao thought for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Madam, I am afraid that the war ahead will be unfavorable. The concubine and empress are preparing to retreat." Before leaving, he took care of the things on hand.
Yu Rong was a little surprised, and said, "Sir, there is no news of defeat outside now!" She is now very concerned about the outside situation, and if something goes wrong, they are ready to withdraw to the prepared house.
Mr. Gao shook his head lightly and said: "I'm afraid the court blocked the news. However, if you lose the battle, the court won't be able to hide it for long."
Yu Rong asked nervously, "Sir, should we leave here?" Some time ago, Yan Wushuang sent troops into the city, but now the capital is calm for the time being. But Yurong knew that once the news of defeat in the front came, there would be no peaceful days in the capital. Therefore, it is best to wait for the news of defeat to move in. Once the capital is in chaos, no one is safe.
Mr. Gao promptly said: "Madam, you pack your things first. Let the one from my family move in tomorrow, and we will move in quietly in a few days." Mr. Gao's wife was born in the countryside and hasn't changed much in recent years. She lives in civilians. The area won't attract anyone's attention. If it was Yu Rong, I was afraid that someone would be targeted as soon as he moved in.
Yu Rong nodded and said, "Okay."
Mr. Gao said: "In the past, just bring some clothes, don't take other things."
"I know." She hid all the valuable and easy-to-carry things, and the furniture was not good wood, and it was no pity to lose it.
The next afternoon, news came out that Xingzhou was lost and Xingcheng was captured by the Northwest Army in only half a day.
When Han Jiancheng got the news, he came over to find Yurong immediately: "Sister, Xingzhou is lost, and Shimen is no longer protected. Sister, I am going to send A Yao and Yuexia to Shengjing in the next few days. Sister, you will be with us when the time comes. Go!"
Yu Rong shook his head and said, "Acheng, I told you that I will not leave the capital."
Han Jiancheng was anxious: "Sister, why are you so stubborn? The Northwest Army kills people without blinking. How can I rest assured that you and A Zheng stay in the capital?"
Hearing this, Yu Rong was very moved: "Acheng, don't worry about me, I will protect myself and A Zheng. It is the younger brothers and sisters and Yue Xia who went to Shengjing, such a long way, and they were in turmoil, you More people should be sent to protect them." The road must be extremely dangerous.
Han Jiancheng still urged Yurong: "Sister, although Jiang Hongfu is A Zheng's uncle, what if he is unwilling to take care of your mother and son?"
Yu Rong thought for a while and said, "If Jiang Hongfu is unwilling to take care of our mother and son, I will ask the eldest brother and the third sister. I don't believe that the eldest brother and the third sister will see our mother and son being bullied."
Han Jiancheng felt that Yu Rong was too naive: "They are not my Han family anymore. They are not my Han family anymore. Especially Princess Ming, she has always been at odds with you, so how can she care about you?" From a clan, it has nothing to do with the law. No matter it is justified.
Originally, Yu Rong said these words to make sense of Han Jiancheng for staying. But after listening to Han Jiancheng's words, she knew that it would be useless to say more: "Acheng, I have decided, you don't persuade it anymore."
The two siblings, in the end, no one could tell anyone.
Yurong felt uncomfortable, and tears fell: "Yun Qing is so fierce in the war, and Liaodong will fall into his hands sooner or later. Acheng, if you have a bad time in Shengjing, you must come back. Find me. As long as I have a bite to eat, I will never leave you hungry."
After hearing this, Han Jiancheng was moved and guilty: "Okay." Even if he really couldn't make it through, he wouldn't come back to look for Yurong. The widow and orphan had a hard time, so how could he add to Yurong's burden.
Yu Rong wiped his tears and said, "Tell me when I leave, and I will see you off." It may not be long before Han Jiancheng will leave.
Han Jiancheng nodded and said, "I will see you before I leave."
Lu Yao breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that Yurong would not follow them to Shengjing. The journey is far away, so naturally the fewer people going to Shengjing, the better. In addition, when I arrived in Shengjing, I must have pointed at them in everything, and to follow, it would be two more burdens.
Han Jiancheng said, "Go to Shengjing this time, don't tell your mother and your brother them." Lu Yao's brother, that is a waste. Otherwise, Mrs. Lu wouldn't be allowed to come to beat the autumn wind every day. If they are going to follow, it is unknown whether they can reach Shengjing.
Lu Yao hesitated.
Upon seeing this, Han Jiancheng said: "You can't help but know what your brother is like? Even your own daughter can sell it. If you follow along, it won't be guaranteed to harm the six sisters and brothers of Yuexia! If you insist on taking them, then I I'd rather you stay in the capital." Lu Yao thought of his brother giving his own daughter to a fifty-year-old concubine for five hundred taels of silver.
Thinking of this, Lu Yao shuddered and said, "Don't worry, I won't tell my mother and the others." The children are Ni Lin, and Lu Yao is no exception.
Also on this day, the grain shops in the capital were crowded with people, all of whom came to buy grain. The food shop that received the news raised the price of food by 50%.
On the second day, the food doubled directly. Zhong Shan also asked Tie Kui: "Master, are we going to increase the price?" Seeing Tie Kui's silence, Zhong Shan said: "Master, if we don't increase the price, we will lose a lot."
Tie Kui nodded and said, "We sell as much food as the other grain shops sell." He didn't put the money he earned in his pocket, and turned it in at that time.
Zhong Shantong calmed down a bit, and then couldn't help asking: "Master, you said that Xingcheng was captured by King Ming within a long time. Is this news true?"
"I'm afraid it's true." He hoped it was true.
A smile appeared on Zhong Shantong's face: "If this is the case, wouldn't it be possible to hit the capital soon?"
He wished that King Ming would come to the capital tomorrow. In this way, they will be relieved.
Tie Kui said, "At most three months!"
While talking, I saw A Shao saying outside: "Master, Yan Kai has something important to tell."
Yan Kai brought a message to Tie Kui: "Master, as soon as I got the news, the emperor has issued a decree that General Gui and General Fang have entered Beijing."
There are three major military camps outside the capital, namely the infantry battalion, the forward battalion, and the Xiaoqi battalion. These three military camps each had 50,000 people. Tie Kui was the commander of the infantry battalion, while Gui Sanliang and Fang Xiaofeng were commanders of the forward and Xiaoqi camp respectively. Among the three armies, the best combat force is Xiaoqi Camp.
Tie Kui's expression loosened, and Yan Wushuang asked Gui Sanliang and Fang Xiaofeng to enter Beijing, fearing that it was for the war ahead. Fang Xiaofeng is Yan Wushuang's confidant. If the capital is not guaranteed, Yan Wushuang is afraid that he will not stay to guard the capital. Therefore, the person who stayed in the capital was either him or Gui Sanliang.
"I see." Thinking about it, it won't be long before Yan Wushuang will announce him to the palace.
Sure enough, it didn't take long for the imperial decree to come and let Tie Kui enter the palace to discuss matters. It took a long time to enter the palace this time, and Tie Kui didn't come back until the evening.
Zhong Shantong looked at Tie Kui's solemn expression and had a bad instinct. After entering the room, Zhong Shantong asked, "Master, what happened?"
A smile appeared on Tie Kui’s face: "Yan Wushuang called us into the palace to discuss the battle ahead. I want to come, the battle ahead is very unsatisfactory." His expression just now pretended to be seen by outsiders, but he was actually not too happy. .
This has never happened. Zhong Shan fellow said: "Then the emperor said who should stay in the capital?"
Tie Kui waved his hand and said, "It's too early to say this." Yan Wushuang was suspicious, and at this time must not offer to stay in the capital. To stay is to die, and the ants are still alive, let alone people, once they take the initiative, he will definitely be suspected by Yan Wushuang. Therefore, not only can we not take the initiative to propose to stay in the capital, but we have to hide away.
After saying this, Tie Kui's face was a little ugly: "Yan Wushuang called us today and said one thing in the past. He said that he would let people escort our family members to Liaodong." It is better to say yes than to protect the family members. Treat them as hostages. Once they surrender, their wives and children will all be in different places.
They had expected this. Zhong Shantong said, "How can Madam's body travel long distances. Master, have you told the emperor about this?"
Tie Kui nodded and said, "By the way, the emperor said that his wife can stay in the capital to recuperate, but Fang Hui and Fang Jia are going to Shengjing." Originally, the two daughters were also going to follow, but Tie Kui knelt down and begged Yan Wushuang. , Saying that if the two daughters follow Xiao's worry, their heart will get sicker, so Yan Wushuang let Ruyi stay with Ruhui.
Zhong Shan's expression changed slightly: "What about the young master and the second young master?" If Tie Kui's identity is revealed, the young master and the second young master will definitely be dead.
Tie Kui said, "I will arrange for someone to take them away halfway." With so many family members going to Liaodong, the escort must not be able to take care of them. As long as they are properly arranged, the two sons can still be rescued.
Zhong Shantong thought for a while and said, "Master, let Falcon help me in this matter!" Yan Wushuang was worried about Tie Kui and sent people to monitor him, causing all Tie Kui's forces to be on the bright side.
Tie Kui thought the same way, but with a little embarrassment: "I'm worried about telling Fang Hui that this kid can't keep the secret." Once the news leaks, not only will Fang Hui and Fang Jia die, but he will also die.
Zhong Shantong also had no better way: "Master, there should be a sense of measure."
Tie Kui shook his head and said, "He is still young after all. If someone deliberately talks about it, he might be caught out." After a pause, Tie Kui said, "I want Aunt Lu to go with them. What do you think?"
Zhong Shantong felt that this idea was not very good: "Auntie Lu is a member of the emperor, once she knows that it is impossible to guarantee that she will not leak secrets."
Tie Kui shook his head and said, "Tiger poison does not eat children. She will not inform her for the sake of her two children." After a pause, Tie Kui said, "But just in case, I won't tell her in advance. People will have the letter at that time. Wu Wu goes to her, I believe she will take the child with her."
"If she doesn't believe it, then the eldest young master and the second young master will be in danger of life." Tie Kui is more than 40 years old and has three sons. If Fang Hui and Fang Jia are gone, Ning Zhan will be left alone.
"If you don't believe it, then it's your fate." When he said this, his voice was very soft. As he himself said, tiger poison does not eat children, and if there is a way, he would not let his two sons take risks.
Zhong Shan sighed and said nothing.
With the unfavorable war ahead, the price of food has doubled, five times in a few days. The more it is, the more panic it is.