Young Master Chu Jiu thought that since his father knew about this matter, he had no choice but to confess. The more he tried to hide it, the more bad things he would do.
King He Xing looked at him through the bead curtain: "Have you figured out how to weave it?"
Young Master Chu Jiu had no chance to take any chances anymore. He knelt down and reported, "Father, please forgive me. My son...it was my spy who stayed in Nanyuan to spread the news."
"Nanyuan? Eyeliner?"
"Yes." Mr. Chu Jiu took out a letter from his arms and handed it to him. "When the child went to Nanyuan, he left an eyeliner there. This is a letter written by Miss Xu San to the child. Because the child was punished recently, he could not take it.
If you want to send her to your residence, we will arrange to meet you at Dong'an Temple."
After a moment of pause, the bead curtain was gently lifted.
The embroidered shoes made a gentle sound as they rubbed against the carpet, and finally stopped in front of him and took away the letter in his hand.
Young Master Chu Jiu always lowered his head, not daring to look at it. Hearing the sound of paper turning from the bead curtain, he thought his father was reading.
After a while, the sound of exhalation came from inside.
King Hexing asked, "What would you have done if my father had not called you?"
Young Master Chu Jiu hesitated: "My child... My child wants to refuse."
"Why?"
"Firstly, her purpose of coming is unclear. Secondly, it's hard for her to see me like this."
King Hexing said: "What's the reason for coming here? The Xu family chose Zhaoguo Duke's Mansion, and their preference is already obvious. This visit is obviously to find out whether we are friends or enemies. As for you..."
Having said this, King Hexing's eyes fell on this son. Of course, it was not a good time for him personally. Let the Xu family know that his status is unstable and exclude him from the discussion in the future, and there will be one less person.
Chips. But...
Master Chu Jiu said again: "Of course, this is the child's first thought. If you think about it more, you will know that this method is not feasible."
"oh?"
"For such a big event, it is natural that the father should make the decision. The child only hopes that he can make a contribution and make the father love him. If the father does not summon him, the child will come to report tomorrow."
After hearing these words, King He Xing's brows finally relaxed.
"You are familiar with the Xu family. If Miss Xu San really comes to Hexing, you will naturally entertain her."
The ninth prince of Chu looked happy and kowtowed: "Thank you, father."
"Go and reply to the letter. The palace is going to hold a Spring Appreciation Banquet, and Miss Xu San will be invited to attend."
"yes."
"Go back and have a good rest. The guests will arrive in a few days, so don't embarrass me."
"My child obeys my command."
Young Master Chu Jiu resigned and left, his eyes always lowered. He didn't let out a long breath until he left Xifang Pavilion.
Fortunately, he was alert and asked Miss Xu San to write a letter on the spot. Otherwise, I really don’t know how he would have passed the test.
This incident also reminded him that He Xing was still his father's He Xing. If he wanted to do something under his father's nose, he had to be careful.
After making up his mind, Master Chu Jiu strode away.
He didn't notice that there was a maid behind the flowers who kept watching her. She didn't turn back to Xifang Pavilion until he left.
…
That night, Chai Qi sent a reply from Master Chu Jiu, so the group got busy.
He checked out of the inn first, then drove out of the city, and didn't stop until he reached the town.
While setting up the tent, Wei Jun asked in confusion: "Miss Third, why do we have to stop here?"
"Because we have to wait."
"What are you waiting for?"
"You'll find out later."
Wei Jun couldn't understand it, so he could only shake his head and sleep for a while before talking.
In the morning, the person they were waiting for arrived.
Drivers, guards, maids...
Wei Jun was stunned.
Gu Zhen
"The armor they wear..."
Xu Yin nodded and gave him a definite answer: "It's from our family."
Wei Jun blinked and saw her swing her sleeves twice, put on a posture, and said, "From now on, I am Miss Xu San."
Wait, didn't you before?
Wei Jun stared blankly as the new maids gathered around her and entered the tent. Words like "You are wearing this?" "Is this appropriate?" "How about a snake bun?" were heard from inside.
A busy morning has finally come to an end.
So such a convoy appeared on the outskirts of the city.
There are several large carts, dozens of horses, hundreds of guards, and eight maids.
Majestic and full of pomp.
Wei Jun lowered his head and looked at himself. He was dressed in tattered cloth armor and looked like an outright bandit.
Looking at the motorcade again, the Xu family's emblem and Nanyuan's armor are bright and beautiful.
Xu Yin poked his head out of the car: "Master Wei Xiang, let's go our separate ways for now. You go do your work. I'm going to be a guest at Prince Hexing's Mansion!"
"Third Miss!"
Xu Yin waved his hand, and the motorcade set off, driving slowly towards Hexing.
Wei Jun took two steps after him: "Hey..."
Chai Qi grabbed him and said, "Stop shouting. Didn't you listen to Miss Third? Work separately."
"No, what does this mean? Why don't I understand?"
Chai Qi said in confusion: "Master Wei Xiang, why are you so stupid? Miss San made it very clear, she pretended to be Miss Xu San!"
No, who is pretending to be whom?
"We are bandits!" Chai Qi continued, "You are the Master of Wei Xiang!"
Wei Jun was dumbfounded for a long while, slowly coming back to his senses, and couldn't help but feel a sense of absurdity.
They are a group of bandits, and now they are colluding with Master Chu Jiu and pretending to be Miss Xu San to visit Prince Hexing's Mansion. Is this what you mean?
Chai Qi patted him on the shoulder: "Okay, Master Wei Xiang, it's time for us to get to work."
As he said that, Chai Qi glanced at the bushes on the roadside and looked away as if nothing had happened.
…
The convoy from "Nanyuan" slowly marched towards Hexing. That night, a long-term worker delivering firewood entered the Prince's Mansion in Hexing. It happened that the maid from Xifang Pavilion came to the kitchen to order bird's nest soup, and the two passed by each other.
When the maid returned with the bird's nest soup, King He Xing was taking a bath.
Halfway through, a woman in plain clothes came out.
"Madam." The maid whispered a few words in her ear.
The woman frowned and asked, "Are you sure?"
"The Ninth Young Master sent word last night. Our people kept an eye on them for most of the night. This morning we saw with our own eyes the outfits they changed into on the outskirts of Qingyuan Town."
The woman frowned and said nothing.
"Should we find a way to expose it?" the maid asked.
This matter is easy to handle, such as arranging a businessman from Nanyuan, etc. I have met Miss Xu San before...
"No," the woman said flatly, "If they want to pretend to be someone else, then just pretend."
"Madam!" the maid advised, "Although I don't know what Young Master Ninth wants to do, he is clearly here for you!"
"Isn't this great?" The woman smiled and said slowly, "What the Ninth Young Master wants to do will be known at the Spring Appreciation Banquet. On that day, I will be the most eye-catching scenery at the Spring Appreciation Banquet."
The maid said: "Having said that, the more complicated the plan, the greater the risk. Master Ninth is so involved that he is afraid that something unexpected will happen that day."
"This is not our plan, how could it be complicated?" the woman said calmly, "Just act as usual, just do your thing, and it will cost my life. There is nothing to be afraid of."
The maid had nothing to say, so she could only respond: "Yes."