Everyone in the Qi family residence was cheering for Qi Yuansi's release. On the other hand, Zhang Yi also sent people to send several gifts to celebrate Qi Yuansi's return.
Fengyang County Lieutenant's Mansion
Wang Shao has also learned about the release of Qi Yuansi, the patrol inspector.
He sighed to his close associates: "These aristocratic families are like thousand-year-old trees with intertwined roots. Killing one tree is not enough to make it completely lose its vitality, unless the entire forest is uprooted!"
Qi Yuansi's release was unexpected.
But he also received rumors. Someone in the court spread rumors that Cai Hengxing was avenging Fengyang County to take revenge on the Qi family because his beloved son was jealous of others.
An imperial official wrote a letter advising to investigate the matter!
Cai Hengxing was under pressure and in order to calm down the incident, he could only use Qi Yuansi's lax military management as an excuse to remove Qi Yuansi from the official position of inspection of the capital.
Of course, it is also forced by the times.
Although the drought in several counties around Fengyang has been relieved, the cold winter has arrived. The major aristocratic families in the surrounding counties did not open warehouses to save the people like the several prominent families in Fengyang County. Instead, they stepped up the annexation of land and lost their land.
The waves of refugees and refugees were instigated by thoughtful people and suddenly formed waves of bandits. This time, with the combined efforts of several groups of refugees, they even captured two counties and killed officials to release food. It was about to become a trend.
As the special imperial envoy and governor of the southern counties, Cai Hengxing was given a good job, but he had to go to quell the rebellion and was unable to take care of all the affairs in Fengyang County.
Wang Shao looked at the mansion of the prefect that had finally prospered, with a wry smile flashing in his eyes.
Once Cai Hengxing left, he, the county captain, was no longer the meat of the three major families.
Although there is one missing Qi Yuan Si, most of the eight governors under his command are descendants of aristocratic families. He is completely unable to reverse this situation.
"The world is bright and clear, but I can't help but cry!"
Wang Shao looked at the solemn and heavy eucalyptus table. He stretched out a hand to gently touch it and patted it. Although this position was good, it was fatal.
We can only hope that the county guards who come this time can control the overall situation of Fengyang County, otherwise they will be unable to save the day when chaos breaks out.
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On the other side, Zhang Jian entered the Qi Mansion.
First, he met Qi Yi, and then went to see Qi Yuansi and Qi Wanshi. Of course, he also bid farewell to Qi Yuansi.
"Ayu, this time my uncle would like to thank you for your life-saving grace. If the Dingnan Marquis Mansion had not come forward to help, Your Majesty might not have thought of the decades of meritorious service of my Qi family in guarding the border and asked your uncle to return!"
At this time, on the banquet, Mrs. Qi Wan picked up the tea cup in her hand and offered tea instead of wine. There was a look of sigh on her face.
The Wan family also had considerable influence in the capital, but because they were worried about being tabooed by the current majesty, they did not dare to exert more efforts. As an outsider, the principle of advising the Dingnan Hou Mansion had a miraculous effect.
They knew that Qi Yi had already had a death wish before. If His Majesty insisted on implicating the Qi Mansion, Qi Yi was prepared to die to clear his mind and dispel the emperor's doubts in exchange for the Qi Mansion's future.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian stood up quickly without even daring to say anything.
There was also a smile in his eyes. The importance of Dingnanhou Mansion in the court was beyond his imagination.
This is a small test of my skills, which will come in handy in the future.
Qi Yuansi also had a smile on his face at this time. Looking at Zhang Jian's expression, he became more and more satisfied.
I was so happy that I raised my glass several times and drank heavily, and soon I became a little tipsy.
Behind the screen, the two sisters were huddled together. Qi Yuhua looked at this scene, with a look of joy on her small and delicate face.
Qi Yuzhu had a strange look on her face and giggled beside her.
"Sister, is this what my brother-in-law said about mountains with trees and branches, but you don't know how happy you are?"
Hearing this, Qi Yuhua glanced at Qi Yuzhu, and patted the mischievous hand in his arms: "Don't talk nonsense!"
Even though she said this, her smart eyes couldn't help but glance at the main hall inside the jade screen.
When Qi Yuzhu saw this, she giggled and said, "Sister, I want to get married!"
Before she could say anything, Qi Yuhua immediately covered her mouth angrily and hurriedly pulled her toward the inner room. At this moment, she looked inside the screen and seemed to see the slender figure looking at her in surprise.
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Qijia Garden
At this time, by the well, Zhang Jian walked there after the luncheon, but someone called him to come.
Just looking at the well in front of him, he felt a little uncomfortable.
Does he know that below is Bai Liying's Shuijing Dragon Palace?
Zhang Jian's eyes passed by the well. At this time, the two water hibiscus plants were watered by the gardener, and they became more and more beautiful. The two little demons were huddled up, hiding their intelligence.
As long as these two little demons are honest, Zhang Jian has no intention of causing trouble for them.
At this time, Zhang Jian looked up and saw a young and lively figure in the distance leading a group of female envoys. Many of these female envoys were carrying baskets covered with blue cloth.
That girl was Qi Yuzhu, and she, who was lively at this moment, greeted her solemnly.
"Brother Zhang!"
"Sister Yuzhu!"
Zhang Jian smiled softly and cupped his hands slightly.
Qi Yuzhu looked Zhang Jian up and down at this moment, the corners of her mouth raised slightly, and she said crisply.
"Brother Zhang, I heard that you are going to Beijing to take the exam. The journey is long, windy, rainy and snowy. There is someone who cares about you but doesn't dare to come out to meet you. I specially asked me to bring you a few things. Maybe you can use them.
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When she said this, her little face tightened, and Zhang Jian couldn't help laughing. He also noticed a graceful figure behind the rockery in the distance with his back to the two of them, and there was a smile in his eyes.
At this time, Qi Yuzhu asked the female envoys to open the bamboo baskets one by one. At this time, they could see the treasures of the family.
"Brother Zhang, this is a purse someone gave you to refresh yourself. There are also kneepads made of fine fur tanning, and this red fox fur, which was embroidered by someone personally... and
With these, someone wishes you to be on the gold medal list and come back from high school!"
After a slight pause, Qi Yuzhu added a sentence to herself.
"In addition, there are many beautiful ladies and goblins in Haojing City. Brother Zhang cannot be seduced by those beautiful ladies. He must be pure and pure, and he must love himself!"
At the end of the sentence, she stood upright and confident.
Hearing this, Zhang Jian smiled bitterly.
He smiled and said: "Sister Yuzhu, then thank her for her concern on my behalf!"
"It just so happens that I also prepared a gift for her!"
At the same time, Zhang Jian took out a small jade box from his hand and handed it to Qi Yuzhu. Qi Yuzhu immediately turned his hand and asked the waitress next to him to put it away. He nodded, looked around, and then left quickly.
Zhang Jian looked at the bamboo baskets in his hands, smiled slightly, and then turned and left.
"They've already left, why are you still standing here?"
Behind the rockery, Qi Yuzhu looked at Qi Yuhua, who was a little dazed, and immediately curled her lips.
At the same time, she took out a jade box from her arms.
"Hey, this is what Brother Zhang gave you!"
Qi Yuhua's eyes moved and she opened it, revealing a jade pendant in the jade box.
With just one glance, Qi Yuhua suddenly exclaimed softly.
I saw that the jade pendant was green, but the inside was a bright red like a flame. The fiery red was like a soaring phoenix bird spreading its wings inside.
Qi Yuhua fell in love with her just at one glance.
Qi Yuzhu glanced at it, and she was a little envious. She muttered: "Brother Zhang said that this is a beautiful jade with phoenix blood. It is said that a drop of blood fell into the jade mine after the phoenix divine bird passed away. It contains the aura of the phoenix. Jade can nourish
People, and the deep phoenix blood can subtly change your physique and nourish your life palace. It is said that you can maintain a good body and be free from all diseases!"
Hearing this, Qi Yuhua was happy, but her face suppressed her expression and just smiled lightly. But at this moment, Qi Yuzhu suddenly made a sound of surprise.
"Sister, do you see how the bird inside this beautiful phoenix-blood jade is moving and still glowing red?"