The rebels arrived faster than expected.

In the blink of an eye, the scattered rebels who originally only appeared in the eastern corner became visible in many cities.

As the battles between the Guards and the rebels took place, more and more villages and towns were invaded. Fortunately, Li Mingqi had brought soldiers and horses to patrol and arrange the arrangements. Most of the people in the villages and towns ran away or entered the walled city.

, or hide in the deep mountains and old forests, while the guards in the town only hide behind the city walls, ignoring the provocations of the rebels, and the casualties are not that terrible.

The vanguard scouts of the rebels also began to appear in Taiyuan Fucheng. Fortunately, the guards were well prepared and the number of opponents was small, so they were quickly killed or beaten away.

But everyone knows that this is not the end, and the atmosphere is getting more and more tense.

Li Mingqi no longer lives in the eldest lady's villa. After the news came that Mrs. Chu was attacking the capital, Mr. Xiang asked his daughters-in-law to persuade Li Mingqi to go back home.

"Being brave and fearless does not necessarily depend on where you live." Mr. Xiang advised kindly, "Xian'er, everyone in Taiyuan Fucheng knows you, you are everywhere."

Li Mingqi moved back and still lived in the largest courtyard given to her.

There are pavilions and pavilions in the courtyard with gurgling water. The lights are lit on the spring night, and it is like a fairyland in the Moon Palace. As Li Mingqi moves around, the maids greet each other. Bead curtains are lifted one after another, and they go around the flower windows and green corridors. One by one, the maids come again.

It dispersed like colorful clouds, leaving only Nian'er to follow him into the steaming and glowing bathroom.

"Miss, you have worked too hard and you are back so late?"

"Compared with hard work and no life, it is better to work hard."

The girl and the young lady asked and answered questions. Li Mingqi threw her clothes, jewelry, and hairpins on the ground casually. She walked towards the bathtub with her long black hair hanging to her feet. Her little nose wrinkled: "Did you change the scent?"

Nian'er said: "Young lady is so amazing, you can smell it."

Li Mingqi grinned at her and responded to the compliment.

"It was sent by Mrs. Xiang Wu herself." Nian'er showed off proudly, "The emperor gave it to Governor Xiang."

Li Mingqi walked into the bath, her black hair stretched like water plants in the water, her body also stretched out, and she lazily said: "The emperor has always been frugal, and it is rare to be able to give him fragrance."

Nian'er understood what the lady meant this time. Yes, the incense used by the emperor may not be as good as theirs.

"The Governor is recuperating. He said it can calm his nerves." She squatted by the pool, grinning, and flicked her eyes in one direction, "I have inquired, the fifth lady only gave it to us, not over there."

Oh, it turns out that what I am proud of is not the incense given by the emperor, but that the fifth lady gave it to her and not to Qia City. I am better than anyone else.

Li Mingqi sprinkled water on Nian'er's face: "Look at your potential, you have been a young lady for so long, and you haven't made any progress at all! Who can compare with her, how fragrant and smelly can you be? What use can it be!"

Nian'er covered her face and kept saying I was wrong.

If you make a mistake and don't correct it, what's the use of knowing your mistake? Li Mingqi didn't bother to pay attention to her, and slowly lowered his head: "Of course it's better. Southeast Road almost killed Governor Xiang, but we, Jiannan Road, saved his life."

, even a fool knows who to rely on..."

The sound gradually disappeared and the person submerged into the water.

Nian'er squatted by the pool and smiled proudly. Yes, good news came that Xiang Yun was injured. Ah, no, news came that Xiang Yun was injured and was rescued by Jiannan Road. Not only their status in the Xiang family, but also in Taiyuan Mansion.

The status is different.

That Qiacheng also became disgraced...

It's a shame that the rebels are about to attack, and Qi'acheng takes the opportunity to show up again...

"Miss, miss." Nian'er shouted while pawing at the water's edge.

"Miss, miss." Someone shouted from outside.

Li Mingqi emerged from the water and said: "Oh, stop shouting. I am calling you miss everywhere every day. Take a rest."

Nian'er hurriedly covered her mouth with her hands, saying that she would never scream again.

"Miss, miss." People outside were still shouting.

Nian'er was furious: "Stop shouting!"

The shouts of people outside died down, but the next moment a louder voice sounded: "Minglou! Minglou!"

Li Mingqi rolled her eyes in the water. If she didn't call her "Miss," it would be even more annoying for people calling her by name.

...

...

Li Mingqi got dressed and walked out. Mr. Li Si was already waiting impatiently.

"Why so slow?" He frowned.

Nian'er said: "Four Masters, what time is it now?"

"When did you come back?" Li Fengjing asked.

After Li Mingqi moved back to Xiang's house, Li Fengjing was also invited back by Xiang Jiuding.

"Isn't the Xiang family and the Li family one family? Where do we live?" Xiang Jiuding relied on his strength to drag the weak Li Fengjing to the Xiang family. There were pots of flowers and plants with spring buds in the small yard prepared.

, "I don't know how to serve these things. Fourth Master, you know this best, so please help me."

Li Fengjing couldn't bear that these spring buds were spoiled. Xiang Jiuding was right. The Xiang family and the Li family were one family. Without Li Mingyu and Jiannan Road, Xiang Yun would be dead now, and the Xiang family would be scattered.

"How many times have I been here?"

"If I can't invite you, it would be really difficult for me to come see you in person."

Listening to Li Fengjing's voice one after another, Li Mingqi said helplessly: "Fourth uncle, don't complain like a woman, what time is it now..."

After saying that, he waved his hand again.

"I was wrong. We women don't complain like this now."

Li Fengjing pointed at Li Mingqi: "I won't argue with you."

He took a deep breath and looked around.

"Don't worry, Fourth Uncle, these are all mine." Li Mingqi said, taking the nectar soup from a maid, and smiled at the maid, "Ah Yue fled from Jingquan, and her family used to be in charge of a large mine.

She is also a queen from a famous family."

If you can have a big mine, then you are not an ordinary family. Li Fengjing looked at the maid. She looked elegant under the lamp.

She half-covered her face with her sleeves and curtsied: "In troubled times, you can't even protect yourself. Your relatives are separated and your family is gone. You have no name and no surname. You are ashamed to talk about being a member of a famous family."

That's true. Many cities fell into ruin during the Ankang Mountain Rebellion. Rich merchants fell to pieces and dispersed. Many well-dressed young ladies and gentlemen fled for their lives and either became beggars or sold themselves into slavery. They are lucky to be alive. They will seize this luck.

, Loyal to the big tree that he clings to, Li Fengjing understood and curled his lips, Li Mingqi, this girl, would choose to raise people.

Li Fengjing ignored him and asked, "When will we leave?"

Li Mingqi took a sip of nectar and said, "What are you talking about, Fourth Uncle! How can we leave when Taiyuan Mansion is in crisis? We must be of the same mind..."

Li Fengjing waved his hand: "Don't talk about this. I don't know you? You are not a real god or bodhisattva who helps people in trouble."

"Then Fourth Uncle, since you know me, why are you still asking? This is a great opportunity for us to make contributions, how can we leave?" Li Mingqi said, finishing the nectar in one gulp and putting it on the table, "Qi Acheng didn't even leave."

Hey, woman! Li Fengjing shouted: "This is going to cost you your life, why are you comparing? Southeast Road just suffered a defeat and lost face. Qi Acheng's death here just brought honor to her father. Our Jiannan Road is different."

"

When he said this, he stretched out like a big tree after the rain, his face full of pride.

Unexpectedly, after Li Fengan died, Jiannan Road not only did not recover from the fall, but also made great achievements.

This is a big business raised by my eldest brother, and now that the time has come, my children and grandchildren can advance to a higher level.

"The Li family doesn't need you to add glory to it." He said, "You are a girl, just think that your grandmother is sick, and you go back to take care of her. No one dares to say anything to us, but you still want to praise her."

Li Mingqi said: "Fourth uncle..."

"You don't need to tell me about the way the government deceives the people." Li Fengjing waved his hand again, "That's the army of Ankang Mountain. Ankang Mountain lost the capital and was defeated by Wu Ya'er. Do you think he is a defeated dog?

Wrong, he is still a ferocious beast, and a defeated ferocious beast is even more insane! Still defending the city and fighting him? Who do you think you are? Are you the lady of Chu? Qi Acheng is Wu Ya'er?"

I don't know what's so funny about this, but Nian'er couldn't help but laugh out loud and quickly shrank her head to cover her mouth.

This laughter interrupted Li Fengjing. Li Fengjing glared at the little girl and was about to say something else. Li Mingqi said: "Fourth uncle, I know everything you said. I actually think the same thing as you."

He was not thinking about defending the city. Li Fengjing looked at her suspiciously.

"Of course I know how scary Ankang Mountain is, but Mingyu has just achieved great success. We can't run away as soon as we hear the rebels are coming. We have to show our face. Even if we leave, we will be talking about it in the future.

Taiyuan Prefecture has contributed a lot." Li Mingqi said, "Fourth Uncle, in a few days, when I can use my help to appease the people and go out of the city to deliver rice and grain to the officers and soldiers, we will leave."

When Li Fengjing wanted to speak, Li Mingqi thought of something and added: "We will leave in groups, not together, otherwise it will be too conspicuous."

Li Fengjing snorted: "As long as you know what to do."

Li Mingqi said: "I know, of course I know, I'm not afraid that you will leak the news."

Li Fengjing was embarrassed: "How could I leak the news? I'm that kind of..."

Li Mingqi interrupted without waiting for him to finish: "Yes, yes, I was wrong. I underestimated Fourth Uncle. Fourth Uncle, please leave quickly. I am too busy and tired every day. I want to rest."

Li Fengjing said another sentence: "Are you tired if you are busy?" But he threw up his sleeves and left without saying anything more.

Nian'er hurriedly asked the maid to go down, and asked nervously and happily: "Miss, do we really want to leave?"

Li Mingqi yawned: "Of course it's fake."

Nian'er uttered a sneer.
To be continued...