The smell of agarwood lingers in the side room. It is inhaled into the lungs through the nose and mouth, and even the breath exhaled is filled with the smell of agarwood.
Wen Xi shook her head vigorously. Since she has decided to leave, she must abandon those worries that she shouldn't have! Love for the King is destined to be sad, so Wen Xi has to leave before she is tempted. Maybe he will be sad because of her leaving.
, but for the emperor, the sadness is only temporary. He will soon devote himself to government affairs, and will resume the emperor's habit of soaking up the rain and dew amidst the eager anticipation of countless beauties in the harem. Time will make him forget everything.
Wen Xi smiled and said, "Isn't Mr. Kong a doctor in the Imperial College? How can he have time to return to his hometown?"
Kong Shangren hurriedly raised his hands in the direction of the Forbidden City and said: "The Holy Spirit will not give up, and I have been specially ordered to accompany Lord Nalan to the south of the Yangtze River to work as a deputy imperial envoy!"
Wen Xi hurriedly congratulated: "This is a supreme honor!"
"It's all because of the emperor's grace!" Although Kong Shangren was a descendant of the Kong family, he was so poor in his early years that he didn't even pass the imperial examination. He spent all his wealth to donate a tribute student, but he still couldn't get an official position. It wasn't until he came to give lectures to Kangxi that he was suddenly promoted to the imperial examination.
Dr. Guozijian was naturally surprised by such a pie falling from the sky. He learned martial arts and sold it to the emperor's family. All scholars must be looking forward to such a day.
In Wen Xi's eyes, Kong Shangren is a Qing Dynasty version of an angry young man. Although he is stupid and loyal, he is also cute. It would be better if he could not shout excitedly about "the emperor's grace". Wen Xi smiled and said: "Can I take the liberty of
I asked, Mr. Kong must be going south on this trip to do something big, right?"
Kong Shangren said with a smile: "Of course it is a major matter concerning the people of the country, but it is not a secret matter. Brother Wen, have you ever heard of the longevity ointment?"
When Wen Xi heard it, she understood immediately, but she still pretended not to understand. She thought about it for a while and then said, "I've heard about it. I heard it's a good thing."
Kong Shangren immediately showed an indignant look on his face: "Brother, what you said is wrong! The harm of longevity ointment is no less than poisonous snakes and beasts! It's a pity that everyone is still kept in the dark!"
Wen Xi immediately showed a surprised expression and said in surprise: "How could it be? I originally planned to go south to buy some for my mother at home!"
"Absolutely not!" Kong Shangren hurriedly dissuaded him, "I went south on this trip, but I received an imperial edict that anyone who sells this product will be executed, and anyone who buys it will be held accountable. Anyone who has taken this product will be imprisoned.
Until the drug addiction is lifted!"
Looking at Kong Shangren's look, Wen Xi thought of a person - Lin Zexu! They banned opium, but now they ban Fushou Ointment, it's almost the same! But now that the Qing Dynasty is at its peak, once Kangxi knows the harm of Fushou Ointment
.It must not be tolerated! From the execution of Hangzhou weaver Sun Wencheng, who was deeply favored by Kangxi, to the exile of the whole Wuya clan to Ninggu Pagoda, Xiaozhuang's death must have deeply angered Kangxi, and he must get rid of such a cancer quickly.
!A powerful emperor like Kangxi would not tolerate such things that harmed the country!
Wen Xi hurriedly looked grateful and said, "Thanks to Mr. Kong for reminding me. Otherwise, Wen would have been imprisoned!"
Kong Shangren said with a smile: "That's not the case. Mr. Nalan has already taken the official ship to the south this morning. By then, everyone in Suzhou and Hangzhou will know about the ban on longevity pills, and Brother Wen will also hear about it."
Wen Xi asked again: "Master Nalan, is that Nalan Rongruo?"
Kong Shangren nodded and said: "Exactly!" Nalan Xingde, also known as Rongruo, was originally named Nalan Chengde. He changed his name to Xingde to avoid the taboo of Prince Yinreng (Baocheng). However, not long after he changed his name, Kangxi
The guy changed his son's name. Nalan Rongruo changed it back again - it's just a torment!
Wen Xi asked in confusion: "Why didn't Mr. Kong take the official ship with Lord Nalan?"
Kong Shangren smiled and said: "I specifically asked Lord Nalan to take this opportunity to visit my mother in Qufu. I bought some tonics, but I missed the official ship."
Wen Xi secretly sighed, this Kong Shangren was actually a filial son!
At this time, Lao Guan knocked on the door and said: "Mr. Wen, my son is back!"
Wen Xi stood up in a hurry, walked around the screen to open the door, and after waiting for more than half an hour, Xiaoguan finally came back. Xiaoguan looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old, tall and strong, with dark skin. He smiled honestly, his face
He said with guilt: "I wasted your time."
Wen Xi smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, since we are back, let's set off!"
Lao Guan said: "Sir, a couple came outside and wanted to take a ride. Let me ask you."
Could it be that this ship was too conspicuous? Kong Shangren came first, and then a couple came! Qinglan also walked over quickly and said: "My husband, we are a couple going to mourn, and they have a child with them."
The family of three were led onto the deck. The man was about twenty years old and very handsome, and his wife was a very beautiful young woman. They were a perfect match! The young woman also had a one-year-old child in her arms, all wearing
Plain and plain, with a sad look on his face.
Kong Shangren was curious, so he followed him out to the deck to take a look. He couldn't help but exclaimed: "Guard Cao?! What's wrong with you?!"
The visitors were none other than Cao Yin and his wife. Cao Yin was the second-class imperial guard and was deeply trusted by Kangxi. Kong Shangren only met him when he entered the palace to meet Kangxi a few days ago. Seeing that he was dressed in plain clothes, he clearly looked like wearing Xiao! Kong Shangren couldn't help but be surprised.
Cao Yin cupped his hands and said with a sad face: "My father died suddenly and suddenly when I took office. I also received the news of his death last night. Ding You resigned immediately and couldn't find the ship for a while???? This ship belongs to Brother Kong."
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Cao Xi is dead? Wen Xi immediately thought of the bowl of turtle soup from the Great Cold last year. After careful calculation, she was probably the murderer who indirectly killed Cao Xi!
Kong Shangren sighed and said, "It is a great tragedy in life that a son wants to be raised but his relatives are not given to him." Then he introduced, "This Mr. Wen is the owner of this ship, and Kong is also a passenger on the ship."
Cao Yin hurriedly raised his hands to Wen Xi and said, "My filial piety clothes are indeed a bit taboo. I'm just really anxious and don't care about much. I'd like to ask Brother Wen to make it easier! I'll thank you deeply when I get to Jiangning!"
Thinking of Cao Xi's death, Wen Xi still felt guilty after all, so she couldn't ignore it and said: "You're welcome! It's convenient for others when you go out, and it's also convenient for yourself! Please come in quickly, the ship is about to sail."
It's better to set off quickly now, Wen Xi doesn't want things to change if it's too late!
Mr. and Mrs. Cao hurriedly thanked her and entered the cabin with their luggage. Qinglan led Cao Yin's wife Li and their infant son to her side room. Wen Xi and Kong Shangren then led Cao Yin to the second side room.
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The ship finally set off. Laoguan, Xiaoguan and his son took turns looking after the ship outside. It was smooth sailing south, just be careful about the direction.
The boat was moving fairly smoothly, and the room was somewhat stuffy. Three "big men" were crowded into one room. Wen Xi suddenly discovered a very important problem. There were three rooms on the boat, and Lao Guan Xiaoguan lived in the narrowest one.
Qinglan and Cao Yin’s wife and two children live in the same room, so Wenxi is going to spend the night in the same room with these two grown men?!
Sure enough, Kong Shangren smiled and said: "The bed inside is very big, it's enough for the three of us!"
Cold sweat broke out on Wen Xi's forehead! It was fine when Kong Shangren came up, and this room was just for him, and then she and Qing Lan "husband and wife" lived together! But now there is only Cao Yin, and she
His wife! There must only be one room for men and one room for women! It’s just that she is a fake man!!
"Master Cao, why did you suddenly???" Kong Shangren sighed.
Cao Yin sighed and said: "Actually, I wasn't feeling well at the end of last year. I was overworked and worried about those things that happened to the Ming Dynasty rebels. This is why?"
Sure enough, was that bowl of turtle soup from the Great Cold bad for your health? Was Cao Xi busy completing the task assigned by Kangxi to eradicate the rebels of the former Ming Dynasty???? Kangxi was also true, Cao Xi’s daughter Cao was still her little wife
, is this how you treat your father-in-law?
At this time, a child's cry was suddenly heard from the next room. Wen Xi suddenly stood up and said, "It's my little girl Bi'er who's crying. I'll go take a look!"
As soon as Wen Xi stood up, there was another cry, one after another like a symphony, one after another louder! Cao Yin also stood up in a hurry and said: "It's the dog crying again, I'll go and have a look too!"
When they ran to the next door, Qinglan and Li were coaxing each other. Qinglan said, "I just asked Mrs. Cao to put her child in the cradle, and Biyu started crying." When Yuludai cried, he provoked
The children also cried together.
Mrs. Li coaxed the child very familiarly and said to Cao Yin: "Master, it doesn't matter, I will just take care of Brother Yong." Sure enough, the child in her arms had stopped crying slightly.
But Yu Ludai was still crying hard, Qinglan said: "When I came out, Bi'er hasn't fed milk yet. I'm afraid she's hungry."
Wen Xi said: "Give it to me!" As soon as she said this, she realized that Cao Yin and Kong Shangren who came from behind were both looking at her with strange expressions on their faces.
Wen Xi smiled dryly and said: "My wife doesn't have enough milk, so I prepared some milk for my little girl. I hold her in my arms and let my wife warm some up." But the boat is so big, Wen Xi definitely can't give it to Yu Lu.
If you are breastfeeding Dai, you can only make do with it for two days. At worst, you can just add some spiritual spring water.
Mrs. Li coaxed her child, put it on the bed, came over and said, "How about I help Sister Gu feed the child."
Wen Xi hurriedly took a look at Li's chest, which was indeed comparable to a cow! She immediately felt that her behavior was very rude, lowered her head hurriedly, and said, "Excuse me, Mrs. Sister-in-law!" Then she hurriedly handed Yulu Dai to Li.
Mrs. Li is indeed a woman who is very good at taking care of children. Yu Ludai was not afraid of life when she was in her arms. She shook her gently twice and Yu Ludai stopped crying.
Kong Shangren said with a smile: "Just leave these things to women! Let's go have a drink!"
Cao Yin hurriedly said: "Since you are very filial, let's have some tea! What's more, there is a national funeral????"
Kong Shangren hurriedly said apologetically: "I didn't think well!" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)