From Shengjing City to the northern border, common people and merchants would choose to take the official road, because the official road is spacious, there are teahouses and post stations along the way, passing many important towns and cities, it is very convenient for doing business or resting.
But Chu Lian and the others are running out of time to go to the northern border this time, so there is no time to delay on the way. Besides, they packed lightly, and there were only a few cars of cotton-padded clothes and quilts on the way, so they didn't have to think about the cargo at all.
So Mrs. He, He Changqi and the generals discussed with their family members and chose a path to Liangzhou.
The small road cuts straight from the outskirts of Shengjing to the hinterland of the northern border. There are no small towns and villages to settle down along the way. Sometimes there will be no water source for a few days. A good hunter who can hunt in the mountains, otherwise, it would be difficult to reach the northern border.
However, such a small road can save a lot of time. As long as you have a fast horse with good feet, it only takes about ten days to travel from Shengjing to Liangzhou, which saves two-thirds of the time compared to taking the official road.
The day of departure was getting closer and closer, Chu Lian didn't dare to waste any time. These days, she got up early every morning to exercise, and the self-defense skills taught by Wenqing Wenlan were also proficient.
She went to Miracle Doctor Miao to ask for some medicines for self-defense and various injuries.
Miracle doctor Miao was the most generous to Chu Lian, he packed her a small package, including a bottle of anti-virus and insect-proof ointment for her.
Chu Lian made another list and handed it to Guanshi Qin, asking him to prepare everything according to the list he gave.
On the day before his departure, Prince Wei's mansion actually sent two guards, saying that Princess Wei sent them to protect Chu Lian's safety.
A man and a woman are a pair of brothers and sisters. The man's name is Li Xing, and the woman's name is Li Yue.
The two brothers and sisters looked ordinary, both wearing the royal guard uniforms, with their heads slightly lowered. It was the first time Chu Lian met, and he didn't know what kind of personality they were.
Chu Lian couldn't refuse the person specially sent by Princess Wei, so he had to ask Xi Yan to take the two of them down to rest first.
When it was the day of departure, all Chu Lian's luggage had been packed, and the Jin Palace sent a small team of about twenty people, led by a young man named Tang Yan.
Tang Yan had seen Chu Lian long ago, but this was the first time Chu Lian had seen him.
Tang Yan led the people up to Chu Lian, saw the carriage full of supplies in front of him, his jaw almost dropped from shock...
He first saluted Chu Lian, introduced himself, and then asked dryly with his mouth open, "This... these are the luggage of the Xiangjun?"
Chu Lian stood aside and nodded, with a calm face, "Yes! Master Tang thinks there is something wrong?"
Tang Yan opened his mouth, but couldn't help reminding at the end: "Actually, the Lord Xiang didn't need to go through such a lot of trouble, because the mansion had already informed King Jin that he was going to take a small road, and the officials had already ordered people to prepare enough food. I also brought a doctor and a special cook."
Chu Lian looked at him, tilted his head, and said, "Then, can Mr. Tang tell us how many carriages transporting supplies along the way?"
"About at least nine or ten."
Chu Lian nodded, "Since that's the case, my car is not too much. Besides, these are things I'm used to. Many of them are fragmentary and not worth mentioning."
Tang Yan choked for a moment, and glanced at the full carriage beside him, there was actually a small iron pot in the exposed corner!
Tang Yan blushed and complained in his heart: It's not worth mentioning! I even brought pots and pans... The conditions on the road were difficult and the ingredients were scarce. Could it be possible to make something delicious with a pot!
When Chu Lian left, everyone in Jing'an Mansion came to see him off at the gate of the mansion, except Mrs. Zou, who was still under ground, and Mrs. Jing'an, who was bedridden.
When Chu Lian went to the northern border this time, he brought two maids Wenqing and Lan with him, and Guanshi Qin. The rest of the staff were arranged by Mrs. He. Wei, it's just that they hide in the dark and won't show up until important times.
In addition, there are two brothers and sisters Li Xing and Li Yue sent by Princess Wei.
In front of the gate of the mansion, He Dalang was talking to Tang Yan at the side, and Mrs. He held Chu Lian's hand reluctantly to let go.
"Lian'er, it's been a hard journey to the north, you must take care of yourself first."
"Grandmother, don't worry, I will take good care of myself. Besides, there are still young people here! You, the old man, must take care of your health at home. When your granddaughter-in-law and husband return to Beijing, you must see a healthy grandmother." !"
Mrs. He nodded, her eyes were slightly wet, she patted Chu Lian's little hand, and smoothed out a strand of hair falling from her ear, before urging her to get on the carriage.
The eyes of Nanny Gui next to her were red. Chu Lian was brought up by her. Even if she was married, she would follow her to Jing'anbo Mansion. This was the first time she was separated from Chu Lian. If she was a few years younger, Even if Chu Lian refuses, she will follow.
Chu Lian stepped on the pedals, and looked back again, seeing Nanny Gui chasing out with Xiyan, the corners of her own eyes were moist, Chu Lian said loudly: "Mommy and Xiyan, go back quickly! "
Gui Momo covered her mouth with a handkerchief and nodded vigorously, "Third Mistress, don't worry, this old slave will take care of Songtao Garden for you."
Chu Lian turned her head, no longer thinking about it, kicked her foot vigorously, and got into the carriage. Immediately afterwards, the windproof felt curtain of the carriage fell down, blocking everyone's sight.
The generals in Jing'anbo's mansion and Tang Yan followed the team and quickly disappeared in front of Jing'anbo's mansion.
It wasn't until he could no longer see anyone that He Changqi personally helped Mrs. He back to the mansion.
Chu Lian walked for half a day, and it was noon at this time, a crazy woman with disheveled hair suddenly stumbled towards the door of the usually quiet Jing'anbo Mansion. Her hair was disheveled, and her face was covered with stains. look.
She staggered to the gate of Jing'an Bo's mansion and was about to break in. The boy guarding the gate next to her would not let her in, so he kicked the crazy woman to the ground, "Where did the crazy woman come from? Don't take a long look to see where this is, and dare to rush in! Don't die!"
The woman with disheveled hair was lying on the ground, crying in pain, and after a while, she shouted, "Hurry up... go in and inform me, I am the big maid next to the third grandma in your house, yes, I am the third lady in your house The big maid who came here as a dowry next to grandma, please help me to inform the third grandma!"
The gatekeeper looked at her contemptuously, "Hey, you cheating bastard, you want to pretend to be our grandma's maid, and you don't even look in the mirror to see how cowardly you are, tell you, I'm all sisters around our third grandma." I've seen it before, but there's no one like you!"
When the woman heard what the boy said, her eyes were tearing apart. When she got up from the ground, she was about to grab the corner of the boy's clothes and push back the messy hair that covered her face, revealing her face. It's a pity that her face is covered with black and gray, and her hand holding the servant is also full of sores, "Look at my face, look at my face, I am indeed the big servant girl next to the third grandma, Mr. Jinyixiang, I My name was chosen by the third grandma, my name is Mingyan, Mingyan! Please, please go in and inform me about the third grandma, okay?"
The boy has long been disgusted by her face that can't be seen clearly and her hands full of pus sores, how can he really distinguish her appearance, he kicked Ming Yan away in disgust, "Smelly beggar, don't Pretend, if you do this again, I will let the people from Wucheng Bingmasi arrest you and put you in prison!"
The little servant snorted coldly in his heart, the only maidservant next to the third grandma was Xiyan Fuyan Jingyan, and the rest was to ask Miss Qing, when will there be a Mingyan! Don't think that just by using the name of Yan, you can sneak into Jing'an Bo's mansion!
How could Mingyan give up the last chance, his body was so broken, and he didn't know where the strength came from, but he staggered forward a few steps and hugged the boy's calf, "Please, let me see the third grandma On the one hand, as long as you inform me, I will give you whatever you want, by the way, I know the secret recipe of the third grandma, if you inform me, I will tell you the secret recipe! Tell you everything!"
The boy was disgusted by this crazy woman, so he didn't hold back anymore, and summoned two people to forcibly tear the crazy woman who was holding her leg and refused to let go, and threw her down the steps in front of the house, the boy satirized Said: "Tell you, even if you really know the third grandma, you are too late, our third grandma has already gone to the north according to Yi's decree!"
After finishing speaking, he no longer cared about this crazy woman, and only ordered the two servants that if this woman dared to approach the gate of the uncle's mansion, she would be beaten with sticks!
Mingyan's eyes that had long lost their luster suddenly widened, her face full of disbelief, she shook her head frantically, how could it be possible, how could it be possible, the third grandma went to the north, how could it be possible, if the third grandma was not in the house, Who cares about her life!
No matter how much Mingyan made trouble, she failed to enter Jing'anbo Mansion. In the end, she was thrown into a corner of a courtyard wall by the guards. She hugged her knees and curled up in the corner.
The cold invaded her, she was numb from the cold, but what she unconsciously recalled in her mind were those days when she followed Chu Lian in Songtao Garden of Jing'an Bofu.
The third grandma has a pleasant face and never treats her servants harshly. Although the third young master is not in the house, the person with the straightest waist in the entire Jing'anbo mansion is the servant of Songtao Garden.
The third grandma bestowed the golden hairpin and the ring on their eldest maid. The patterns are really beautiful, and this is the first time she has seen it since she was so old!
It's a pity that it is gone now, and it was taken away from him.
The secret recipe of the third grandma's cooking never shy away from their big maids, and she would even give them pointers when she was happy. She had the courage to ask the third grandma the secret recipe of a dessert. After talking about the secret recipe, I asked her if she remembered it clearly.
The secret recipe she learned from the third grandma is her own. Those people who want to steal it have no way to go. Even if her hands are rotten, she will not reveal the secret recipe of the third grandma!
Thinking of this, Mingyan looked into the high courtyard wall.
I wish she wasn't obsessed with making that choice at that time!