In the early morning, Mai Xiang asked someone to open the door. He moved a table and sat outside the door. He asked Liu Er to go to the village to spread the message. Everyone who came to put out the fire last night came to receive the reward. One tael of silver was promised to be one tael of silver. Absolutely not.
It will be one less.
Liu Er was angry, banging the gong and shouting in a circle in the village. Some people opened the door and stuck their heads out to take a look, but then shrank back.
Mrs. Huangfu, Zhao Xiaomai and others already knew what happened last night, and their hearts were filled with coldness. They didn't expect that their neighbors, who had been together for so many years, would actually refuse to save them in the face of death. Fortunately, the fire last night did not burn out.
If it really burned down, the Zhao family would probably be wiped out. Super search from another world!
Jin Yu was trembling with anger and kept scolding her for being heartless. Li Linshi, Hu Ziniang and Huangfu Xin kept trying to persuade her.
Mai Xiang waited from morning to noon, but no one came. She sneered and ordered Liu Er again: "Uncle Liu, you go around the village again and tell me that my family will only wait until noon. If you don't come to sign up to receive money after noon, this is
I won’t give you the money, and don’t say that our Zhao family doesn’t keep our word!” [
Liu Er quickly agreed and beat the gong again and went to the village.
At this moment, all the villagers are struggling at home. To be honest, this tael of silver is quite a lot. It is two years of gold for children and one year's salary plus bonus for adults. But can we really get this money?
Time passed by, and at noon, Mai Xiang looked at the empty streets, her eyes finally softened a little.
"Maixiang, is anyone here?" Old Mrs. Huangfu came out of the house and asked. The Zhao family is not short of the money, but short of the heart. If these people really come to ask for money, then they will be different from the people in Shangjia Village.
The relationship was ended.
"No!" Mai Xiang whispered, "They don't want the money, but they still have a conscience. If they want the money, their conscience will really be eaten by dogs!"
Mrs. Huangfu looked at the quiet village in the bright sunshine and whispered: "Maixiang, we can't ask others to treat us the same as we treat others!"
"Then you can't be so conscience-stricken!" Mai Xiang said in a deep voice, "Grandma, do you know, I was standing in the village last night, watching those people running out to put out the fire as soon as they heard there was a silver reward, and my heart
…”
"Too many things have happened recently, and they should be afraid of being implicated. At any rate, they finally helped!" Old Mrs. Huangfu sighed and said, "You should also write down those people who took the initiative to help last night.
If we can really escape this disaster, we must return this favor!"
Mai Xiang nodded and whispered: "It's okay if the folks don't come to help, but if Zhao Ni and Brother Yudou don't come, that's really unforgivable!"
"That Mr. Ma originally came here for our family business. As soon as he heard that our family was going to be implicated, he naturally hid faster than anyone else! That Zhao Ni, you look at her without saying a word, but she is a
Chronic poison, you can also see what happened to me when I sold you last time. When you get along with this kind of person, you should have been worried about it for a long time. You can only do it for the sake of face, but you can't be heart-to-heart! Mai Xiang, even if you say
I'm fourteen, but I've been following your aunt all these years, and I haven't experienced any major events. Now this disaster can be regarded as a training for you. You have to remember that this person's heart is the most unpredictable in the world!
"Old lady Huangfu said earnestly.
Mai Xiang bit her lip and whispered: "Grandma, don't you feel chilled?"
Mrs. Huangfu smiled bitterly, "Cold? Grandma's heart was already cold when she left Chu Han more than thirty years ago. In the past few years, when she met your aunt, her heart became a little more lively! But Mai
Xiang, you have to remember that in this world, there are not only these people who make you feel cold, but there are also some warm people!"
Mai Xiang nodded and looked at the time to make sure no one was coming. She felt a little relieved. Just as she was about to move the table in, she saw half a flower walking over with a basket. When she saw Mai Xiang was still waiting
Then he said loudly: "Maixiang, don't wait any longer. We can't even tolerate this person in Shangjia Village who really comes to collect money! Auntie, I know you feel sad, but after all, these conscienceless people are a minority.
There is no need for us to feel sorry for these people. I have agreed with the head of my family that today he will ask his brothers to come to your house to help. Those who are afraid of being implicated were eating Zhao's eggs and served them
The best school, why didn’t you say it was implicated?”
As Ban Zhihua spoke, she shouted towards the village. Her voice was already loud, and there was no movement at noon, so her voice spread far in the village.
Mrs. Huangfu hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Her sister-in-law, thank you, but now that you are helping my family, I am not afraid..."
"Afraid, what am I afraid of? I'm a milf, and I'm afraid that the emperor will take a fancy to me and steal me to be his concubine? I haven't done anything sinister, I'm just doing a job for your family.
To put it bluntly, this killing of the Nine Tribes does not include the drunken pillow Xiangjiang who is carrying the work! Don’t look at me as a country woman, I understand this!" Half a Flower still laughed teasingly, pushed the basket in front of Mai Xiang, and said:
"The freshly baked snacks are made according to the recipe Miss Chu mentioned before. They are very delicious. My man plans to open a small shop in the town to sell them. I will try making them first and bring them to you to try!"
This basket of snacks was nothing in the past, but now it is the most affectionate. Mrs. Huangfu hurriedly let the wheat smell continue, and let the half of the flowers go inside to eat, but the half of the flowers waved her hands repeatedly and said: "Now, aunt
The house is in a mess, so I won’t add to the mess. Let’s get together after we’ve been busy for a while!”
Mrs. Huangfu nodded and asked Mai Xiang to send away half of the flowers.
Carrying the basket of snacks into the hall, Mrs. Huangfu said to Jin Yu: "Some gentlemen in Shangjia Village have been looking down on half a flower all day long, saying half a flower is fancy, and half a flower is a broken shoe, but in the end,
But this half of the flower is the most affectionate!"[
Jin Yu nodded and said: "Perhaps it is because of people like that that we can truly see through the world!"
Mrs. Huangfu smiled and said, "When did you become so knowledgeable in speaking?"
Jin Yu smiled helplessly: "Mom, not only has Mai Xiang grown up due to this change, I have also grown up!"
Mrs. Huangfu nodded: "As long as we can get through this, these changes can be considered a good thing. I'm afraid... there is no news from Yiqing?"
Jin Yu shook his head and said: "The people sent by Shopkeeper Lin just said that the house was very quiet and no one came out, but I didn't dare to ask in order not to cause trouble to my sister. Tieshuan sent a message from the town.
, it is said that the emperor will arrive in Wuming Town soon, I am afraid it will only be in the next few days!"
Mrs. Huangfu paused and said in a low voice: "Jinyu, you and Xiaomai take good care of your home. I'll go into the city to take a look!"
Jin Yu also knew what Mrs. Huangfu meant. She couldn't stand it any longer because she kept waiting like this, so she said, "I'll go with you. If you have anything, we'll bear it together!"
Mrs. Huangfu nodded.
Mrs. Huangfu and Jin Yu were going to the town, and Mai Xiang also asked to follow. They couldn't resist her, so they had to take her with them. On this day, that is, the day the emperor entered Wuming Town, the three women of the Zhao family will
Everything at home was entrusted to Zhao Maimai, and the three of them put on coarse clothes, pretended to go to the city to visit relatives, and went to Wuming Town.
On this day, Wuming Town was in a state of excitement due to the arrival of the emperor. The inspections at the city gate were also extremely strict, and many people were blocked outside the city gate.
Mrs. Huangfu looked anxiously at the tall city gate. The news of the emperor's arrival made her even more uneasy. She looked at the soldiers guarding the city and asked Mai Xiang in a low voice: "Is there anyone you know here? We
No matter what, we have to find a way to get in!"
Mai Xiang was also anxious, but after watching for a long time, he realized that the people guarding the city had been replaced by soldiers and were not from the yamen. When he was anxious, he saw a gorgeous carriage driving over. The driver of the carriage took out
A token was given to the guards guarding the gate. After exchanging looks, the guards ordered people to open the city gate.
The people in the carriage raised the sedan curtain at this moment, only revealing half of their faces, which made Mai Xiang excited.
"Grandma, mother, come with me!" Mai Xiang said, holding Mrs. Huangfu and Jin Yu with both hands, and quickly ran to the carriage. Before they could get close to the carriage, guards came out from around the carriage.
Stop three people.
"Tell your young master that I am going to the city!" Mai Xiang whispered, pointing to the people in the carriage.
The driver turned around and was stunned when he saw Mai Xiang and the others. At this moment, he heard what the man in the carriage said. The driver quickly asked the Mai Xiang and the others to get into the carriage.
At this time, the soldiers had already opened the city gate, and the carriage rushed in.
Jin Yu was overjoyed and was wondering how Mai Xiang knew such a dignified person. When she raised her eyes, she saw Liu Yi, dressed in brocade clothes, looking at them humbly. Read the full text of the crown prince's sadomasochism.
"Is it you?" Jin Yu was stunned and whispered.
Liu Yi quickly cupped his fists and said, "Old lady, madam, and Mai Xiang... Miss, where are you going?"
Mai Xiang ignored the presence of Jin Yu and Mrs. Huangfu, and stepped forward and said: "Liu Yi, please help my aunt, she is in trouble!"
"I came back this time just because of Aunt Chu's affairs!" Liu Yi whispered, "Don't worry, Aunt Chu has saved my life, and I won't let it go!" [
Jin Yu seemed to want to say something, but was stopped by Mrs. Huangfu. At this moment, it was really not the time to talk about the personal relationship between children. Mrs. Huangfu said: "Liu Yi, oh, no, my lord, what can you do?"
Liu Yi quickly said: "Old madam, just call me Liu Yi! Now I don't know the specific situation, I can only discuss it after seeing Aunt Chu! But don't worry, old madam, our country, Rao, will always open the door to welcome Aunt Chu.
!”
Jin Yu asked hesitantly: "Will your elder brother agree?"
Liu Yi nodded: "I believe he will agree!"
Jin Yu shook his head and said: "That's not necessarily true, your elder brother is not like you!"
Liu Yi whispered: "Old Madam, madam, I can't guarantee anything else, but regarding Aunt Chu's matter, I can guarantee that my eldest brother will definitely ensure Aunt Chu's safety! I can only say that my eldest brother is a good emperor, Sometimes in order to fulfill the emperor's affairs, he has to make some choices, but Aunt Chu is his bottom line, and he will never hurt Aunt Chu!"
Mrs. Huangfu's heart was moved. Thinking about the days when Liu Qian was in the house, she seemed to be aware of it. However, at the moment, she couldn't care so much. If the emperor really wanted to harm Yiqing, no matter what, this would be the end of it. A clear way of escape.
"Why did the soldiers guarding the gate let you, a foreign king, in? Aren't they afraid that you were here to assassinate the emperor?" Mai Xiang asked suddenly.
Liu Yi shook the token in his hand and said with a mysterious smile: "This is the official badge of Taipusi Qing. The war between Li State and Rao State has just ended. With my identity, naturally I cannot show off in Li State. But with my power With my current identity, it’s easy to get a fake official badge!”
"That's it!" Mai Xiang nodded, somewhat admiring Liu Yi's cleverness. The two of them were so close, it seemed they could hear each other's breathing. Unconsciously, Mai Xiang's face turned red.
Mrs. Huangfu was worried about Yiqing's situation and couldn't care about so much at the moment. Jin Yu was full of vigilance, stepped forward and took a handful of Mai Xiang and said: "Maixiang, let's change places!"
Mai Xiang was startled, and then she reluctantly exchanged places with Jin Yu. There was Mrs. Huangfu and Jin Yu between her and Liu Yi.
Jin Yu said: "Liu Yi, no matter what, thank you for helping us this time!"
Liu Yi smiled and said: "Madam, you are serious. I have said that Aunt Chu has saved my life and my eldest brother's life. This kind of kindness can never be repaid in my lifetime! You and the old lady also..."
Jin Yu waved her hands and interrupted Liu Yi's words, "Anyway, our Zhao family owes you this time. I also apologize for my unreasonable attitude towards you last time! But you and Mai Xiang are indeed inappropriate. I’ll say this ugly thing first!”
Mai Xiang quickly shouted: "Mom, what are you doing? When did this happen?"
"No matter when it's inappropriate!" Jin Yu said firmly.
Mrs. Huangfu also pulled her and signaled her to stop talking. After the carriage entered the city and was sure it was safe, Mrs. Huangfu asked Liu Yi to stop.
"Old madam, why don't we come together? I have to go find Aunt Chu anyway!" Liu Yi said quickly, reluctant to part with Mai Xiang.
"No need, we can go by ourselves, so we won't bother the prince!" Old Mrs. Huangfu said, and she and Jin Yu pulled Mai Xiang out of the car.
Liu Yi was startled, but could not say anything else. He watched helplessly as the three of them were drowned in the crowd of people rushing past. The witch: the arrogant little sheep.
At this moment, in front of the Chu Mansion, Chu Yiqing was dressed in a peacock floral dress, holding A Bao's hand and standing proudly in front of Li Xin. At this moment, she was meeting Li Xin as the princess of her motherland, so naturally she did not need to kneel down. A Bao stood next to her. Beside Qing Qing, the small body stood tall and proud, and the big round and black eyes had also restrained the shrewd and calculating smile at this moment, but were filled with cold and arrogant "color", and the aura was cold and noble. But in the absence of Behind the scenes, Abao was gently "kneading" his waist with his little hands. He was used to being lazy, and he was really tired after standing there pretending like this for so long!
In the dragon chariot, Li Chun's eyes dimmed. Chu Yiqing was dressed like this, and he couldn't kneel down. With Li Chun's wisdom as an emperor, he naturally understood what Chu Yiqing wanted. He slowly looked at Chu Yiqing.
, finally landed on little A Bao, but discovered A Bao's small movement. Because of this small movement, Li Li's heart suddenly softened, and his cold expression also softened a little.
Li Li called out in a low voice: "Xiao Fuzi!"
Xiao Fuzi quickly stepped forward.
"According to my decree, you will rest in Chu Mansion today!" Li Xin's majestic voice sounded coldly, "I heard that there are many good things in Chu Mansion, and I want to see them today!"
Almost instantly, everyone's eyes widened, even Li Huang and Chu Yiqing were stunned.
Didn’t you say that you came here to ask questions? Why...
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Xiao Fuzi responded quickly, then turned around and shouted: "Everyone listens to the order, the Emperor has an order to rest in the Chu Mansion today, and the remaining officials can leave on their own!"
The officials following behind quickly responded: "Yes, Your Majesty, long live your Majesty!"
Next, the guards paved the way with a red carpet. The emperor stepped on the red carpet and entered the Chu Mansion. Behind him, Li Huang held the hands of Chu Yiqing and A Bao and entered slowly.
"Look, the emperor has entered!" After the emperor entered, the people waiting outside dared to raise their heads and whisper.
"Yes, didn't you say that the emperor is here to punish you? Why don't you see him angry?"
"But no, I haven't seen anyone arrested. Even the Emperor didn't blame Miss Chu for not kneeling down!"
"But the Emperor didn't speak to the Fifth Prince either! But are you sure that's the Fifth Prince? There's no mistake, right?"
"Why not? My uncle is in the Yamen, and I have found out clearly that this Young Master Qi is the current Fifth Prince. It is absolutely correct!"
"My enemy, my enemy, I heard that Miss Chu calls herself Mrs. Li outside, not Mrs. Qi!"
…
The people were talking a lot. Mrs. Huangfu squeezed Jinyu and Maixiang into the crowd, listening to this, listening to that. The more they listened, the more confused and confused they became. But at least now, the emperor didn't just talk about it as soon as they met.
They started arresting people, maybe there was still hope, so the three of them took a chance and came out from the crowd. Now the whole Chu Mansion is under martial law, and they are all the emperor's imperial guards. It is impossible to get in, and the three of them can only stay in
At the corner not far from the Chu Mansion, I was waiting for the opportunity to meet Chu Yiqing.
At this moment, in the lobby of the Chu Mansion, Li Li looked at the extremely simple decorations in his opinion, and couldn't help but frown, especially when he saw the fruits on the table, he frowned even more.
Fresh grapes, apples, pears, peaches and watermelons are all fruits that are not in season. Half a month ago, not to mention the capital, even the palace had been out of stock. And those fresh vegetables, since then
After he ordered Abao to enter the palace because the Queen Mother was seriously ill, Chu Han stopped supplying goods to the capital. As a result, the Queen Mother kept talking indifferently every day, and she almost became seriously ill!
It seemed that Chu Yiqing was demonstrating to him whether it was about the fruits and vegetables or the Bailiting incident.
Li Li waved his hand and whispered to Xiao Fuzi: "Let everyone else leave. Today, I want to talk about family matters!"
Xiao Fuzi quickly removed the people and went out because the CEO was addicted to seducing his wife.
When Li Huang heard that Li Hui said it was a family matter, he couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope in his heart. He quickly stepped forward, knelt down and saluted: "My son, see your father!"
Chu Yiqing paused, then pulled A Bao to kneel down and whispered: "Daughter-in-law pays homage to father-in-law!"
"Hello, Grandpa!" Abao also raised his little face, his round eyes flashed, his dimples were faintly visible, and he called out "Grandpa" sweetly.
Li Li felt happy and said quickly: "Get up, get up!" As he said that, he stretched out his hand as if he wanted to hug A Bao.
Abao paused for a moment, then stepped forward with a smile, took an apple from the table and said to Li Xin, "Grandpa, eat the apple. My mother grew it herself. It's so sweet!"
Li Li nodded, his expression somewhat relaxed, but when he raised his eyes to look at Li Huang, the anger in his heart could not be suppressed after all.
"Huang'er, have you ever changed your mind?" Li Li said in a low voice, "If you are unwilling to return to the palace with me, then I will pass the throne to Abao!"
Li Huang stepped forward, held Chu Yiqing's hand, and faced Li Li with Chu Yiqing, "Father, my child made it very clear from the beginning. Since my father cannot accept Yiqing and Abao, then my child would rather
A Bao gave up his identity as a prince and lived in seclusion in Chu Han with Yi Qing. It was the father who went against his promise and wanted to take A Bao into the palace on the pretext that the emperor's "grandmother" was seriously ill. I will say it again here, I and Yi
Qing, it is impossible for A Bao to be separated. Either the father will accept the three of us, and the Shura Kingdom and the Li Kingdom will become one and enjoy peace forever, or the father will let the child go and let the child live with the mountains and rivers and enjoy the happiness of Taoyuan.
!”
Li Li said angrily: "You are my most beloved child, and I have worked hard to train you since childhood. Now for a woman, and a princess of the former dynasty, you have abandoned me, abandoned the country of your ancestors, and ignored the suffering of the people.
You say, how can I let you go? Since you were born in an emperor's family, you should naturally know the responsibilities you bear!"
Li Huang paused and was about to speak. Suddenly, he saw Abao, who was still in Li Li's arms a moment ago, running out of Li Li's arms with a smile, running to Chu Yiqing, holding Chu Yiqing's hand, and looking back at him.
Li Li smiled and said: "Grandpa, we might still be enemies for a while, so it's better not to get too close!"
Li Li was stunned, raised his eyes and looked at Li Huang and Chu Yiqing coldly, and asked in a low voice: "How can we become enemies?"
A Bao stood far away, with a small face raised and continued to smile: "Now it is a family matter, so A Bao is willing to call the emperor grandpa. Although this grandpa did, he was unwilling to do so!"
Li Li frowned slightly and asked, "Why are you reluctant?"
However, neither Li Huang nor Chu Yiqing interrupted Abao.
"Ever since A Bao became sensible, he only knew that he had a mother, but not a father or a grandfather. Anyone who treats A Bao's mother badly will naturally treat A Bao badly. When A Bao calls the emperor "grandpa", it is because the emperor is here.
He is indeed Ah Bao's grandfather by blood, but in Ah Bao's heart, the emperor is a big bad guy who always makes things difficult for his mother!" Ah Bao said word by word with his little head held high.
"You...how dare you be so rude?" Li Xin couldn't help but get angry.
"Does the emperor want to chop off A Bao's head? The emperor just said it was a family matter!" A Bao immediately put on a serious face and stopped calling Li Xin grandpa.
Li Li was startled. He didn't expect that his majestic emperor would be snatched away by a child. However, thinking about his original intention of coming, he still suppressed the anger in his heart.
In fact, on the way here, he had already developed a desire to compromise, but he was a generation of emperors, and he could not do it by bowing his head first.
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Today’s update is 6,000. Hehe, Zhou Xiaoyao has worked hard this week, so I will update less today. ps: Xiaoyao will see the child tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, and it is estimated that it will be 5,000. Hey, Xiaoyao has recently discovered that he has floaters.
It used to be one eye, but now the other eye also has this phenomenon. Xiaoyao has to look at the computer less recently, woo hoo