Taozhi looked at the embroidered shoe, and thoughtfully said, "This shoe looks familiar, doesn't it?"
"Have you seen it?" Billy asked.
Tao Zhi scratched her head: "I seem to have seen it somewhere, but I can't remember it right now..."
Bi'er hurriedly asked: "Do you think you met in the mansion? Is she a servant of the mansion?"
"I..." Taozhi felt familiar, but his head was stuck for a while.
Bi Er said: "It doesn't matter if you really can't remember it, the young lady said, let everyone try it on, and take the one that fits to Tongyuan for investigation."
Tao Zhi said: "Then I will report to Madam."
"What's the matter?" Ji Shuang came out of the room.
Bi'er saluted, "Fourth Madam."
Aunt Qin asked Qin Jiao to go back to the room, and he walked towards Ji Shuang. Ji Shuang looked in the direction he came from and said, "I seem to have seen Jiao Jiao just now, is she back?"
Aunt Qin's eyes flickered for a moment: "I'm back, but... It seems that something happened."
"What's the matter?" Ji Shuang asked.
Aunt Qin said: "That shoe belongs to Qin Jiao."
While talking, Bi'er came over with the shoe, and said to the two: "Madam, Uncle, Master was injured by an assassin just now. This is the shoe dropped by the assassin. The young lady is looking for the owner of the shoe."
Qin Jiao opened a crack in the door, and watched the situation outside from the crack.
Ji Shuang looked at the door of Qin Jiao's house, and Qin Jiao quickly closed the door.
Ji Shuang said to Bi'er, "You wait for me outside."
"yes."
Bill backed away.
Ji Shuang turned her head, looked at Guye Qin with displeasure, and said, "Why did she beat my elder brother?"
Aunt Qin said coyly: "Brother Qin Jiao has no vengeance, why would you beat him? There must be some misunderstanding in the middle."
"Misunderstanding? No matter what misunderstanding it is, it can't hurt my elder brother!" Ji Shuang respected this elder brother very much in her heart. When she learned that Xun Lan had harmed her elder brother, she wanted to tear Xun Lan apart. Qin Jiao Although she is uncle Qin's younger sister, it is still unacceptable to do such a thing.
Aunt Qin said softly: "You wait for me here, I'll go ask Qin Jiao."
Ji Shuang nodded lightly, and Aunt Qin went.
Unable to explain why, her husband and sister were in the same room, and she felt a little uncomfortable.
Soon, Aunt Qin came out of the room.
"What did she say?" Ji Shuang asked angrily.
Aunt Qin sighed: "She said that elder brother drank too much wine and hugged her tightly. In order to escape, she accidentally injured elder brother in a hurry."
Ji Shuang rolled her eyes coldly: "So it's my elder brother's fault? My elder brother drank too much, can't she call someone? Who hurt people when she was happy? She didn't think about the consequences of doing so What? What if my elder brother is beaten to death?"
Aunt Qin took Ji Shuang's hand and sighed distressedly: "Look, that's why I want to solve my sister's affairs by myself. She is a small woman who doesn't understand anything. It will only cause trouble. Even the new servants in the mansion can guess that the elder brother is not easy to mess with just by looking at the clothes. She has little knowledge and doesn't understand these things."
It was Ji Shuang who forced him to stay at Ji's house, so it was Ji Shuang's fault, Ji Shuang cleared her throat, and frowned impatiently and reluctantly: "Okay, leave it to me, let's talk about it first , just this once, you tell her not to go out alone in the future, and take the servant girl from the house where she wants to go, if anything happens again, I won't wipe her ass!"
Aunt Qin smiled softly and said, "Shuang'er, you are so kind."
Ji Shuang said coldly: "I'm not doing it for you? If she wasn't your sister, I don't care if she didn't mean it! It would have been long ago..." Looking at Mrs. Qin, she said calmly, "That's all, I'll go right away."
Aunt Qin smiled slightly and said, "I understand Shuang'er's intentions."
Ji Shuang said calmly, "You and I will go to Tongyuan together."
"good."
In fact, Ji Shuang could handle this kind of thing alone, but Ji Shuang just wanted Aunt Qin to be with her. She didn't like him being alone with Qin Jiao, even if Qin Jiao was his sister.
The two went to Tongyuan and visited Ji Shangqing first. Ji Shangqing's injury has been treated, but she is still in a coma and looks a little serious.
Ji Shuang patiently explained the situation with Qiao Wei. Qiao Wei didn't expect that the murderer was suddenly Qin Jiao. Ji Shangqing's body smelled strongly of alcohol, and the possibility of being drunk was not out of the question. What's more, I asked Dong Erhai, and Dong Erhai did hear it. Ji Shangqing was calling someone's name, so it is indeed possible that Qin Jiao was frightened by Ji Shangqing's drunken madness.
Qiao Wei said: "Whether this is the case or not, it's not too late to ask Father when he wakes up."
"Alright." Ji Shuang nodded, looked at Aunt Qin and said, "Shall we go back first?"
Aunt Qin and Ji Shuang left.
Bi'er came over with the golden sore medicine, looked at the door, and said, "Ma'am, is what they said true? Master really got drunk and bullied Miss Qin?"
Qiao Wei raised her eyebrows slightly and said: "My father-in-law does drink a lot, but I always feel that things are not that simple."
Bi'er muttered: "Some people just don't have good wine, and my father's wine is also not good. Every time he drinks too much, he smashes things. Now as soon as my mother smells the wine on him, Lock him in the woodshed and let him fend for himself."
"Your mother is really interesting." Qiao Wei smiled, took the golden sore medicine, and put it on the table, "By the way, have you delivered the message to Yongnian?"
Bi'er said: "I handed it over, Yongnian said he would try his best to find it."
Luo Yongnian is a blacksmith, and Qin Jiao's husband is also a blacksmith. Although the possibility of the two getting acquainted is not high, a blacksmith has a way of being a blacksmith. As long as he is really doing his old job after entering Beijing, then his colleague Luo Yongnian should be able to find out about him. whereabouts.
Qiao Wei took Bi'er back to Qinglianju, the two little ones had already fallen asleep, and Ji Mingxiu also finished finishing the memorial for today's absenteeism and delay. Qiao Wei told him about Ji Shangqing's injury, and his expression became a little bit It's ugly, Qiao Wei said: "If the father-in-law is really drunk and sexual, then Qin Jiao can't be blamed for this matter. Of course, it is also possible that Qin Jiao is lying. Don't worry about it. Leave the family affairs to me. Don't worry about Mr. Zhou's affairs, I'm investigating."
Ji Mingxiu was at ease when she was doing things, and let her do it freely. He would do everything with him, even if Qin Jiao was really chopped off, he would take care of her.
Qiao Wei laughed, what did he think of her? Still chopped it.
The next day, Ji Mingxiu went to court before dawn, and Qiao Wei sent the three little buns to the academy. Brother Liu was not angry today, so he obediently ate breakfast and got into the carriage obediently.
After returning from the academy, Tongyuan's servants reported that Ji Shangqing had woken up.
Without taking a breath, Qiao Wei rushed to Tongyuan again.
Ji Shangqing's injury was well controlled, there was no sign of inflammation, and he was sober from the wine. When he was sober, he could feel the burning pain of the wound.
Qiao Wei changed Ji Shangqing's medicine, and asked about yesterday's situation by the way: "...it's because you drank too much, so you hugged him and didn't let him go."
Ji Shangqing cleared her throat in embarrassment: "I did drink too much last night, my brain was not very bright, and I thought I saw Zhaoming."
"Princess?" Qiao Wei stopped holding the scissors.
Ji Shangqing sighed and nodded.
Qiao Wei has never quite understood why she always feels familiar with Qin Jiao every time she sees her. Now that she heard Ji Shangqing's words, she finally understands where the sense of familiarity comes from.
There was something obvious about Qin Jiao's body, not her appearance, but her gentle demeanor. There was a hint of stubbornness in her gentleness, which made people never forget it.
Ji Shangqing said: "By the way, who is that girl? I don't think I've seen such a person in the mansion before."
Even though he couldn't even remember her appearance, he would never forget even if there was only a trace of light in a woman, so he was absolutely sure that yesterday was the first time he saw her.
Qiao Wei cut off the thread and said with a faint smile, "She is Guye Qin's younger sister. She is married, and the child is two years old."
So you should give up on this idea, don't even think about finding a little stepmother for me and Mingxiu!
…
In the afternoon, news came from Luo Yongnian asking Qiao Wei to come over.
Qiao Wei got into the carriage and went to Luo Yongnian's iron shop.
I haven't seen him in half a year. Luo Yongnian has grown up again. The last time I saw him, he only had one finger sticking out compared to Qiao Wei. Now, he can't wait to be half his head taller. He is also stronger, with muscles on his arms and bronze-colored skin. , full of masculine power.
"Yongnian!" Qiao Wei smiled and entered the backyard.
Luo Yongnian put down the work at hand, wiped off his sweat, and walked over in surprise: "Sister!"
Qiao Wei has not changed, her face is still the same, but the inadvertent charm revealed between her brows is no longer the young girl she was back then.
Luo Yongnian brought Qiao Wei into his own house. He was diligent and clever, and he was deeply liked by the master. He had turned from an apprentice to a master, and he had a room of his own.
Knowing that Qiao Wei was coming, he cleaned up in advance, otherwise, he might not be able to get off, even though there are not many places where he can get off right now.
The siblings exchanged pleasantries, said some thoughtful words, and soon got down to business.
Luo Yongnian said: "Sister, the blacksmith surnamed Zhou that you said came from another place three years ago, our shop really has one! His name is Zhou Shun, he came more than a year earlier than me, he is a senior brother, his craftsmanship is said to be good, master I really like him. Why are you asking about him, sister?"
Qiao Wei said: "I'm helping others to find out. Has he mentioned the situation in his family to your teachers and brothers? For example, who is in his family, and are they married?"
Luo Yongnian thought for a while and said, "His parents are no longer alive, but he has a wife."
Qiao Wei's eyes moved slightly: "What's his wife's name? Where is she from?"
Luo Yongnian said: "They are all from Qiuzhou in one place. We don't even know what they are called."
Qiao Wei murmured: "Grandpa Qin's hometown is also in Qiuzhou in the south."
"Sister, what are you mumbling about?" Luo Yongnian didn't hear clearly.
Qiao Wei looked out: "I was thinking, where is he, can I go and see him?"
Luo Yongnian said regretfully: "He has already returned to his hometown."
"Go back to your hometown?" Qiao Wei was slightly taken aback.
Luo Yongnian said: "That's right, his wife gave birth to a fat boy. He said he wanted to go home and have a look. Master agreed, and he never came back after that."
Qiao Wei laughed at herself: "My surname is Zhou, I have a wife and a son, and I went to Beijing three years ago... It's strange that there really is such a blacksmith, and all the information is correct. I thought she was lying."
"Who is it?" Luo Yongnian asked.
Qiao Wei's eyes were clear and said: "A woman who claims to be my uncle and sister said that she came to the capital to find her husband whom she hadn't seen in three years. The husband is a blacksmith and his surname is Zhou. I thought they made up all this , I didn’t expect it to be true.”
Luo Yongnian thought for a while and said, "Could it be a coincidence? There are many blacksmiths surnamed Zhou."
Qiao Wei said: "There are many blacksmiths surnamed Zhou, but there are not many blacksmiths surnamed Zhou who came here three years ago, and there are even fewer blacksmiths surnamed Zhou who came here three years ago and still have a pregnant wife in their hometown. Poor."
Luo Yongnian had an epiphany on his face: "It seems reasonable for you to say that, but unfortunately none of us have seen Senior Brother Zhou's wife, otherwise, I can help you identify it."
Qiao Wei pondered for a moment, and said, "He and his wife seem to have a good relationship?"
Luo Yongnian nodded: "Yes, Senior Brother Zhou talks about his wife every day, and he has to sleep with the sachet she gave him as a pillow. After her daughter-in-law gave birth to a son, she asked an acquaintance to send him a letter. At that time, Master said , He was given a wage increase for this job last night, but he returned home without saying a word."
Hearing this, Qiao Wei is 70% sure that Qin Jiao is the daughter-in-law that Zhou Shun said, and she needs to go to Qin Jiao to confirm the remaining three achievements.
Back at Qinglianju, Qiao Wei called Bi'er: "Brother Tong is seriously ill and needs further treatment. Go to my aunt's place and bring Brother Tong here."
Qin Jiao cherishes Brother Tong so much, so she is naturally worried about handing him over to an outsider, but she is also concerned about Brother Tong's illness, so it is impossible to really refuse Qiao Wei's treatment. He came to the door with Brother Tong in his arms.
Qiao Wei poured her a cup of tea, and said kindly: "Put Tong Geer down, I'm so tired holding her."
"Tell me, treat Brother Tong's illness." She hugged the child tightly and said.
Qiao Wei smiled slightly: "That's what I said, but I just wanted to call you here alone for a chat."
Qin Jiao turned sideways to block the child in her arms.
Qiao Wei raised her hand, Bi'er closed the door from the outside tactfully, Qin Jiao looked at the door, a trace of confusion and nervousness flashed in her eyes, Qiao Wei relieved: "Don't be nervous, I won't do anything to your son , I just don’t understand something, and I want to ask you for an answer.”
Qin Jiao lowered her head and remained silent.
Qiao Wei took a sip of tea and said slowly, "Is your husband's name Zhou Shun?"
Qin Jiao's body paused.
"It seems so." Qiao Wei smiled lightly, "Your husband and my brother are working in the same place. I went to find my brother today and asked about your situation. I left the capital to look for you two years ago, why? Didn't you meet?"
Qin Jiao tightened her hand holding the child.
Qiao Wei took a panoramic view of her inadvertent little movements, and said lightly: "Aren't you my uncle's sister?"
Qin Jiao didn't speak.
Qiao Wei said: "It doesn't matter whether you admit it or not. I know it in my heart. If I don't, I won't force you to stay in Ji's house. Those lies that are easy to expose can only deceive my obsessed aunt. Don't think about it." You don’t even know where you are when I’m fooling around with you!”
When a fool meets a fool's ancestor, can he not be seen through
Qin Jiao lowered her head.
Qiao Wei said again: "You are from Qiuzhou, and my uncle is also from Qiuzhou. You have the same accent, so it is easy for people to believe that you are a family. But don't forget, there is no impenetrable wall in the world. If you find out that you are Who, it's just a snap of the fingers, do you think I can't find out?"
Qin Jiao's expression didn't change much.
Qiao Wei said with a smile: "It seems that you really think that I can't find out, that's all, I'm not very interested in your background, you are anyone, it has nothing to do with me, I just want to understand the doubts in my heart, so I let you You came here. To be honest, I thought Brother Tong was my uncle's child, but now I guess I was wrong. My uncle is so kind to you, so good that he even wants your child. If it wasn't for your own brother, then I really can't think of any reason for him to treat you so well? Why don't you tell me. "
Qin Jiao still saw the mouth of the gourd without making a sound.
Qiao Wei smiled lightly and said, "Has anyone told you that your body and temperament are very similar to one person? No, it's two people, both of whom were my father-in-law's wives. Last night my father-in-law was I mistook you for his first wife. The first time I saw you, I also felt that there was a trace of familiarity in you. My uncle should be the same. Then I wondered, what my uncle likes... is it you? People, or people you resemble?"