It was unexpected that the envoy of King Ying's son would come at this time, and how he was discovered at the gate of the city was what Chu Xiuming cared most about.
Chu Xiuming did not go to see the envoy of the Prince of England immediately, but asked someone to arrange him to rest in the guest courtyard. Chu Xiuming stood at the door for a while before turning around and entering the room. Because there was no mirror, Shen Jin just I was able to tidy up a little, and when I saw Chu Xiuming, I asked, "Did something happen?" If it wasn't because of an emergency, no one would bother Chu Xiuming after he returned from the conference hall.
"The Prince of England sent an envoy." Chu Xiuming didn't mean to hide anything.
Shen Jin looked at Chu Xiuming and said, "Let me meet first."
Chu Xiuming thought for a while and said, "Okay."
Shen Jin covered her mouth and yawned, then lay on Chu Xiuming's back and said, "What do you think Prince Ying's son thinks?"
Chu Xiuming simply carried Shen Jin on his back, and walked around the room. The little one yawned with his mouth wide open, but who knew that it happened that Dongdong's hand reached into its mouth, and it was still half closed. The squinting eyes instantly opened and then moved back carefully, making the mouth bigger, trying to spit out Dongdong's hand.
Dongdong didn't know when he woke up, and Xiaopeng grabbed the little one's teeth with his hands. The little one was so frightened that he quickly twisted his big butt and moved back, because the little one didn't dare to shut up just now, and Dongdong's hands were covered by it. Wet with saliva, Dongdong rubbed his hands on his clothes and shouted, "Ahhh."
Chu Xiuming supported Shen Jin behind him with one hand, and said, "Hold tight."
"Okay." Shen Jin lay on Chu Xiuming's shoulders, with his arms tightly around his neck. Chu Xiuming walked to Dongdong's side, and then squatted down steadily. Dongdong stretched out his little hands happily when he saw Shen Jin. Arm, Chu Xiuming hugged Dongdong with one hand, Dongdong wanted to crawl behind Chu Xiuming, and reached out to grab Shen Jin's head and hands, Shen Jinye teased Dongdong happily, if it weren't for Chu Xiuming's good arm strength , I'm afraid I can't hold it anymore.
Chu Xiuming simply sat on the ground, Shen Jin knelt and sat behind him, Dongdong was a little stubborn, he didn't know how to go around, he kept trying to crawl over Chu Xiuming, so as to find Shen Jin, kicking his calf extra hard, Crawl with everything you can grab.
And Shen Jin hid behind Chu Xiuming, coming out from his left shoulder for a while and coming out from the right to tease Dongdong, Dongdong slightly opened his mouth and widened his eyes, every time Shen Jin came out, he would exclaim , When Shen Jin hides behind Chu Xiuming, he will look for it everywhere.
The family is together, just such a boring game, but also very happy to play, Dongdong was tired from playing and went to bed after finishing his meal at night, Chu Xiuming and Shen Jin also took a rest early.
It's just that their rest was completely different from Dongdong's. When Shen Jin really rested, his voice was hoarse. He didn't feel tired after playing with Dongdong in the afternoon, but now he couldn't even move a finger.
Chu Xiuming gently helped Shen Jin rub his waist, and said, "Go to sleep."
Shen Jin wanted to stare at Chu Xiuming a few times, but found that he had no strength at all, so he could only open his mouth and bite him on the shoulder a few times. The cat-like strength would not make Chu Xiuming feel pain at all, but he also knew that he was a little bit harder just now, so It was just that Ren Chenjin had vented.
Chu Xiuming waited for Shen Jin to slow down, then got up and got out of bed, poured a glass of water and brought it over, helped Shen Jin get up and fed it to her, because the water has been warmed by the stove, so it is still warm .
Although the two of them have been married for many years and just made out, they still blush when they see Chu Xiuming naked. Shen Jin felt better after drinking two cups. Chu Xiuming lowered his head and kissed Shen Jin's forehead, "Go to sleep, I'll go Bring some water to wipe you off."
"En." Shen Jin responded, hugged Chu Xiuming for a while, then lay back on the bed and closed his eyes to sleep.
After Chu Xiuming washed it with cold water, he put on his clothes and went to the small kitchen in the courtyard. Because of Shen Jin's order, there was no one on duty in the small kitchen at this time, but there was still hot water on the stove, so Chu Xiuming scooped it up. After drinking some, she carried it back to the house, wiped Shen Jin clean with a cloth towel, and poured out the dirty water again.
After making sure that Shen Jin was asleep, he tucked the quilt for her, changed her clothes and went out. Yue Wen had been waiting for a long time. Chu Xiuming nodded to Yue Wen and told Anping, "Don't disturb Madam. Take a rest, let Zhao Mama cook some chicken porridge and steam some steamed buns for Madam."
Today it happened to be Anping's turn to watch the night, because Chu Xiuming and Shen Jin didn't like people inside when they were there, so they all guarded in the side room next to them. At this time, when they heard that Chu Xiuming was leaving, she came out.
"Yes." An Ping respectfully replied.
Only then did Chu Xiuming take Yue Wen to the meeting hall, "What's the matter?"
Yue Wen said in a low voice, "Team A has sent back news..."
Chu Xiuming narrowed his eyes and said, "I see. After dawn, I invited Guanshi Zhao, Manager Wang, Zhao Duan, General Lin... They came over."
Yue Wengong responded with a voice.
Chu Xiuming thought for a while and then said, "Bring Xu Yuan here too." Xu Yuan was the one who was ordered to go to the mountains to burn food and grass.
Yue Wen memorized everything, and seeing that Chu Xiuming had no other orders, he asked, "General, do you want someone to cook you something to eat?"
Chu Xiuming nodded, "Let the kitchen order some noodles."
"Yes." Seeing that Chu Xiuming had no other orders, Yue Wen retreated to the kitchen first, because he knew that Chu Xiuming didn't want to disturb Shen Jin and the others, so he went to the big kitchen and asked the people there to show Chu Xiuming their face.
The sky was slightly bright, and the people in the big kitchen had already started to work. After hearing Yue Wen's words, they hurried down, and even ordered a portion for Yue Wen.
Chu Xiuyuan, Manager Wang and Manager Zhao lived in the General's Mansion themselves, so they were the first to come, while Zhao Duan lived relatively close to the General's Mansion, and rushed over without even caring about breakfast. General Lin, General Wu and The three of General Jin were a bit later, but Xu Yuan was the last one to arrive. He was in the barracks, and after Yue Wen sent the news, he had to say hello to Shangfeng.
The noodles in the kitchen were prepared early, and Chu Xiuming also guessed that none of these people had eaten, so he simply asked the kitchen to deliver a bowl of noodles when he came alone. The noodles are not as fine as the ones made in the small kitchen in the main courtyard, but the base is made of bone broth. , it’s not much different, Xu Yuan is here for the second time, different from the first time, this time there is also a place, at the last place, but even so, Xu Yuan couldn’t help being excited in his heart, this The meeting hall can be said to be the place where the power is most concentrated in the border town.
When everyone arrived, Chu Xiuming said, "I just got the news that the mountain range is strictly guarded. So far, they have limited information, but the town closest to the mountain range is rumored to be haunted. Every fifteenth day On the night of the Yin soldiers crossed the border, I heard that because of curiosity, a child in the nearby village even picked up silver ingots, but on the third night, the entire village disappeared. According to them, it was because they offended the mountain god. .”
Zhao Duan frowned and said, "It's nonsense, I'm afraid it's because the son of the king of England has to transport grain, grass, luggage and silver to the mountains every month, and he is afraid that some people will find it unusual, so he deliberately spread the rumors, and the children in that village may have seen it. What should not be seen, the Prince of England is afraid of being noticed, and he wants to make everyone really afraid, so he does it on purpose."
Manager Wang narrowed his eyes and said, "I'm afraid it's easy to get in over there, but difficult to get out."
Chu Xiuming nodded, and it was precisely because of this that the people in Group A spent a lot of effort to spread the news.
Zhao Guanshi asked, "What is the purpose of the envoy of the King's son to come here?"
Chu Xiuming crossed his hands on the desk and said, "I'm not going to see him for now."
General Jin frowned and said, "The general has other plans?"
Chu Xiuming nodded, "When this person came, it happened that when Yue Wen was ordered to send Xue Qiao away, Xue Qiao also met this person."
Manager Zhao understood immediately, and Chu Xiuyuan asked, "Brother, shall I see you then?"
"Let Madam see you." Chu Xiuming said directly without making a fuss.
Manager Zhao and Manager Wang looked at each other with sympathy on their faces. General Jin and the others had also heard about a lot of things about the wife. Thinking of the envoys from the imperial court and Princess Ruyang later, these people also felt that it was actually a matter of handing over to the lady. Good choice.
Although Zhao Duan had seen how Shen Jin entertained Xue Qiao, Xue Qiao was different from this emissary. He opened his mouth to say something, but was pressed by Guanshi Zhao who was sitting beside him. He laughed and said, "Leave it to my sister-in-law."
Chu Xiuming nodded and didn't say anything else, but told some arrangements for Princess Ruyang and Xue Qiao, Zhao Guanshi's eyes lit up and said, "This is great, Xue Qiao also knows what to say and what not to do in order to survive." Said that she didn't know anything like this, but she didn't know what to do, and it was easier to mislead the prince of England, and Princess Ruyang... With Zhongyi waiting for them, it will be even more beneficial for us after Princess Ruyang returns. With her status, no one would suspect that she is a secret agent, but Emperor Cheng is suspicious by nature, and he will not trust Princess Ruyang, after all, Zhongyihou and they are still in the border town."
But they have already started to embed the thread, and for this reason, they have sent unarmed meritorious service to Zhong Yihou's head, not only Princess Ruyang's secret letter, the request for meritorious service, but also those who were arranged by Emperor Cheng, Therefore, in Emperor Cheng's heart, he already believed in Zhongyihou and they had gained a firm foothold in the border town. Although they couldn't compete with Chu Xiuming, with his strong support, Chu Xiuming was also afraid of Zhongyihou. Even in the current situation, He didn't dare to move his loyalty, which was why he had the confidence.
After they discussed it, Xu Yuan kept listening to the people without saying a word, but he had some doubts in his heart. He also knew about the general's wife. The general's wife lived and died with them as soon as they got married, and she even risked her life to protect the border city. Those children, this made everyone respect and admire the general's wife in their hearts. They gave everyone new clothes during the New Year, and there were no other rumors about the general's wife. They all thought that the general's wife was just helping the general. Taking care of the inner courtyard and doing some miscellaneous things, but looking at the attitude of everyone today, it seems that it is not only these, I am afraid that the general's wife has done a lot of things before they know it.
"Xu Yuan, what do you think?" Chu Xiuming looked at Xu Yuan and asked.
Although Xu Yuan was thinking about the general's wife, he also paid attention to what Chu Xiuming said, and said, "I don't know what the general is asking about?"
Chu Xiuming said, "How many people are you going to bring?"
Xu Yuan thought for a while and said, "Ten people are enough, but we need the cooperation of some people."
Chu Xiuming nodded, "I will tell you the contact information of those in Group A."
Xu Yuan said respectfully, "I will live up to my mission."
Chu Xiuming didn't ask any more questions, but just said, "Bring everyone back alive."
Xu Yuan got up and didn't answer this question, but just got up and walked to the middle of the meeting hall and bowed respectfully.
This attitude shows everything, he would rather die than complete the task, if possible he also wants to bring everyone back alive, but Xu Yuan can't even guarantee whether he can come back alive.
Chu Xiuming didn't ask any more. General Jin and the others sighed in their hearts. Even if they were used to seeing life and death, they felt uncomfortable when faced with this.
"Xu Yuan will follow me to the study." Chu Xiuming said, "Sit down first."
"Yes." Xu Yuan returned to his seat and sat down.
Everyone discussed some things again, and Chu Xiuming took Xu Yuan and Chu Xiuyuan to the study room. After entering, Chu Xiuming handed a map to Xu Yuan, and Xu Yuan glanced at the map around the mountain range. , even more carefully than the apocalypse map hanging in the meeting hall, both rivers and villages are carefully marked out, and scholars die for their confidantes, Xu Yuan touched the map lightly with his fingers, and said, "Don't worry, general."
Chu Xiuming nodded and said, "Sit down."
After Xu Yuan waited for Chu Xiuyuan to sit down first, he chose a seat and sat down. Chu Xiuming spread out another map and said, "I don't care about how you plan to take people there. You can choose by yourself, when you evacuate, go from here... "
Chu Xiuming pointed to the map and said in detail, "At that time, I will bring people here to meet you. After completing the task, don't worry about other things, just run towards here. Just think about how to escape safely."
Xu Yuan frowned and said, "General, such words are easy to expose..."
"It doesn't matter." Chu Xiuming said, "King Rui and Princess Rui have escaped from the capital, and I sent Shen Xi to meet them."
Xu Yuan thought for a while and said, "Actually, that's fine." In fact, as long as people from the border towns, they probably don't like Emperor Cheng. They directly followed Chu Xiuming into the capital. They didn't feel that guarding the frontier was bitter, but they couldn't accept them. Their friends guarded the frontier with their lives and blood to protect the people. When facing those jackal-like enemies, they still had to Beware of the knives behind you.
In the eyes of all soldiers, betrayal is the most unacceptable.
"General, it's fine as long as you make up your mind." Xu Yuan and the others have actually discussed in private why Chu Xiuming endured it, not for Emperor Cheng, but for the people of the world, but now the prince of England has appeared again Already...
The matter of Chu Xiuyuan’s identity is a secret even in the border town, and only a few people know it, so it’s normal for Xu Yuan not to know, but they are not ready to say it at this time, not because they don’t trust Xu Yuan, but because they know something Instead, it was a burden to Xu Yuan.
Chu Xiuming said, "There is one more thing for you."
"General, please speak." Xu Yuan said respectfully.
Chu Xiuming said, "Go this time and see if we can find out which tribe those barbarians belong to."
Although those people were collectively referred to as barbarians by Chu Xiuming and the others, they belonged to different tribes, and there were differences between them, the differences were subtle, so Xu Yuan naturally knew it and agreed.
Chu Xiuming lowered his eyes slightly and said, "Is there anything else you are worried about?"
"There are other brothers in the subordinate's family." Xu Yuan said, "So it's nothing."
Chu Xiuming nodded, "Remember to choose the person who leaves, and make a detailed registration."
"Yes." Xu Yuan understood what Chu Xiuming meant. If they really died outside, the border town would also arrange and take care of their relatives.
Seeing that Chu Xiuming had no other orders, Xu Yuan left. Chu Xiuyuan went to see him off in person. When he left the study door, Chu Xiuyuan patted Xu Yuan on the shoulder and said, "Come back alive."
Xu Yuan smiled and said, "Yes, my subordinates will do their best to complete the task and come back alive."
Chu Xiuyuan hummed, feeling a little depressed after all, but Xu Yuan already had a plan in his heart, he was only three or four points sure, and now it has become six points, because not only are there pre-arranged boos to attract, And Chu Xiuming personally responded to this point, which made them safer, "Young General, I don't understand something."
"Tell me." Chu Xiuyuan said.
Xu Yuan asked, "After the general said to hand over the envoy of King Naying's son to Madam, whether it's you or Mr. Wang, they are so relieved?"
Chu Xiuyuan heard the words and said, "Because my sister-in-law is very reliable." After thinking about it, he told about the affairs of the court envoys just after the border town was relieved, and also the affairs of Princess Ruyang and the others, because Xue After all, Qiao was involved in a personal matter, so it was hard to say anything, and the matter of Chu Xiuyuan's departure from the border town was even more secret, so it was hard to say.
Xu Yuan also understood in his heart when he heard the words, and said with a smile, "It is also a blessing for the people in the border towns to have the general's wife."
Not only Chu Xiuyuan and Xu Yuan were discussing this matter, but Zhao Duan was also asking Guanshi Zhao why he didn't let him speak, because Zhao Duan was also involved in some things, so Guanshi Zhao explained it more clearly, Zhao Duan suddenly realized, "No wonder your expressions seemed to be full of sympathy at that time..."
Manager Zhao laughed and said, "One thing is one thing." For people like them, the general's wife is really a nemesis, not only because Shen Jin likes to go straight, but also because there is a Chu Xiu Ming, one force breaks all ingenuity, this force is also very important.
As for Shen Jin who was talked about by everyone, Zhengxiang was still sleeping on the bed at this time, and Dongdong was sent to Concubine Chen after waking up. Dongdong, Brother Qing and Baozhu were similar in age and could play together. Those who wait around will not tire Concubine Chen.
When Shen Jin woke up, the sun was already high, and Chu Xiuming was naturally not in the room. After Mammy Zhao and the others waited on her to wash and change her clothes, and finished eating, Shen Jin went to Concubine Chen to talk to her mother again. She simply stayed at Concubine Chen's place, had lunch and took a nap, but when she was sleeping soundly, she suddenly sat up, which startled Concubine Chen, and asked, "What's wrong?"
"I seem to have forgotten what my husband told me." Shen Jin scratched his face and said.
Concubine Chen asked, "What's the matter, don't delay it."
Shen Jin is actually not sleepy, but just used to taking a nap, now thinking about it, she simply stopped sleeping, and said, "My husband is a little busy, let me meet the envoy of the Prince of England, and ask him if he has anything matter."
"Then hurry up." Concubine Chen said.
Shen Jin responded, called Anping in to change her clothes and said, "Then I left Dongdong here."
"En." Concubine Chen also got up. Shen Jin felt that she hadn't slept with her mother for a long time, so she rested with Concubine Chen at noon, but she couldn't sleep anymore at this time. Leave Dongdong with me, there is no difference between two children and three children, and An Ning is helping."
Shen Jin said, "I see." But Chu Xiuming is used to going to see his son first every night, and if he comes back early, he will play with his son for a while. If he really stays with Concubine Chen, although Chu Xiuming I don't know what to say, but my eyes will glance at the small room where Dongdong sleeps from time to time, thinking about it, I feel reluctant.
Concubine Chen didn't say anything more, Shen Jin went back to the inner room after dressing up, and then asked Anping to tell Yue Wen that the envoy of Prince Ying's son was invited to the living room.
Nanny Zhao was by Shen Jin's side today, with her head bowed in silence, like an ordinary old nanny.
Yue Wen quickly brought people over. The envoy sent by the Prince of England looked around thirty, he was dressed a little thickly, and looked good. When he saw Shen Jin, his eyes flashed but he respectfully saluted and said, " Now Zheng Liang will meet the princess."
Shen Jin laughed when he heard the words, "Since it's in a border town, don't call me the princess."
"It's my disrespect, Mrs. Hou, don't be surprised." Zheng Liang also said.
Shen Jin nodded and said, "It's okay, sit down."
"Yes." Zheng Liang chose a seat and sat down, Yue Wen stood behind Zheng Liang, Anping brought tea and cakes to arrange and returned to Shen Jin's side.
Shen Jin asked, "What's the matter with Prince Ying's son?"
"The crown prince has inherited the title of King of England." Zheng Liang's expression was submissive, but it was just an expression. He had intended to provoke and test from the very beginning.
Shen Jin glanced at Zheng Liang suspiciously and asked, "Uncle Huang actually ordered the Prince of England to become a prince? Could it be that they reconciled?"
The expression on Zheng Liang's face froze for a moment, everyone knew that it was impossible, "Of course the son inherits the title without Emperor Cheng's consent."
"But the title of King of England was conferred by the court?" Shen Jin frowned and said, "Why doesn't it need the court's approval?"
"Because the current imperial court is a puppet court." Zheng Liang said righteously, "Emperor Cheng killed his father and brother, such villains..."
"Wait." Shen Jin looked at Zheng Liang and said, "Actually, it doesn't matter whether it is the uncle of the emperor or the King of England, their goals are not the same? If the King of England succeeded, they would do the same thing." See Zheng Liang wanted to say more, but Shen Jin said directly, "Don't lie to me with outside tricks, we are relatives, my father and king have already told me."