Old Mrs. Chen on the other side asked in surprise.
An old servant nodded.
"The archers were mobilized and they almost demolished Taipingju." He said, "The five men were captured."
Old Mrs. Chen frowned and put down the book in his hand.
"Who is it again?" he asked.
He asked who, not why.
"We're catching deserters," the old servant said proactively.
"Desert?" Old Mrs. Chen repeated, shaking his head, "Desert is nothing, how can we hold on to him just because of this..."
It's not like we're in the border army. Deserters are just like ordinary people when they flee here. No one should care!
"Really, sir, that's what the officers and soldiers shouted at the scene," the old servant said.
"That's just shouting." Old Mrs. Chen said.
"Someone reported it anonymously." The old servant added the information he had learned.
Old Mrs. Chen even smiled and shook his head.
How is this possible!
Anonymous reporting can mobilize a large number of people and arrest everyone at once? How can it be so simple in the world!
"Let me ask you what's going on," he said.
The old servant responded and left.
Old Mrs. Chen put his head in his hands while concentrating.
"Desert?" he murmured. "Something trivial?"
Not long after, the boy walked in quickly.
"Master, I'm seeing guests," he said.
"Meeting a visitor?" Old Mrs. Chen frowned, "Who is the visitor?"
"It's Mr. Cui, the Minister of War." said the boy.
Ministry of War?
Old Mrs. Chen sat upright and frowned.
It seems that it is really not a trivial matter.
At the same time, outside the door of the Zhou family's house on Saturday, a boy was looking out.
There was a lively chatter inside, and Saturday Lang stood in the hall, watching his mother and maids packing their clothes.
I have to take this with me, and I have to take that with me. I couldn’t help but wipe my tears while talking.
"Let's go to Shaanzhou first. My grandparents are making good arrangements at home. Mother doesn't have to worry, and she can't take so many with her," said Liu Lang.
"The arrangements they made were as thoughtful as mine." Mrs. Zhou wiped her tears and said while looking around, pointing at the girl and stuffing in a few more big winter sweaters.
Zhou Lang shook his head and saw the boy by the door.
This boy is from the front door, could it be...
"The sweet lady is here." The boy mouthed to him.
Stinky woman!
Saturday Lang clenched his hands and gritted his teeth.
From the first day I got to know this woman, there has never been a moment when I think about it that makes me happy!
Love comes or not, she doesn’t look down on herself anyway!
Saturday Lang turned his head and said nothing.
"...Liu Lang, this dress is too small, let's make a few more..." Mrs. Zhou held up a dress to him and compared it, and said.
Saturday Lang nodded.
What is she... here to do?
No matter what, don't go to the Three Treasures Hall...
This woman is even more so.
She doesn't care about marriage, so when she comes home suddenly, does she have other important things that she cares about?
Liu Lang turned his head, and the boy hurriedly gestured at him again.
"Mukuro."
Mrs. Zhou's voice rang in my ears.
Zhou Lang was startled and quickly turned his head and saw Mrs. Zhou standing in front of him.
"What are you doing?" Mrs. Zhou asked, looking at the boy.
The boy lowered his head.
"Nothing." Saturday Lang said.
How could Mrs. Zhou believe it?
"Tell me, what's so sneaky about?" she shouted at the boy.
The boy shivered with fright.
"My dear lady is here," he said immediately.
Mrs. Zhou was also shocked.
"What is she here for?" she asked, looking at Liu Lang, "Is she going to force a marriage?"
I have to say that in the past, Zhou Lang could still flutter in his heart after hearing this, but now...
"I didn't come here to do anything like this." He sneered.
Mrs. Zhou didn't bother to pack her clothes and hurriedly asked the girl to inquire. After a while, the girl came back.
"The master and his wife are out," she said.
"Going out?" Mrs. Zhou was even more surprised, "Where are you going? What are you doing?"
"Say something happened." The girl said.
The expressions of Mrs. Zhou and Liu Lang changed slightly.
"What happened again? What happened again?" they asked in unison.
Master Zhou came back very quickly. Cheng Jiaoniang had only been sitting in the tea shop for two cups of tea before he came in.
"It's really a coincidence that someone has concealed the accusation. There have been so many concealed accusations, but this one happened to meet Liu Kui." Mr. Zhou said, sitting down, "This Liu Kui is also a well-fed man, and he actually took it."
I didn't find him just now, I'll go to his house in a moment, my dear, you don't have to worry, just leave this matter to me."
On the other hand, he was filled with indignation.
"These blind people go to Taipingju to arrest people without even looking at them. That's Taipingju! It's me...cough cough cough..."
Although he believed in his heart that Taipingju and Shenxianju were his, he really couldn't say it in front of his real master.
What's more, Cheng Jiaoniang herself never said anything.
"Look, this time, when I go, can I talk about you?" he asked tactfully.
Cheng Jiaoniang seemed to be lost in thought and did not answer.
Mr. Zhou felt guilty and coughed.
"Nowadays, the military affairs in the DPRK and China are complicated and quarrels are endless. Liu Kui caused this incident, but he can't show his credit. He may be criticized. If he regrets it, he must have been talking nonsense when he reported it. Otherwise,
Even the Ministry of War will not approve it," he said with a smile.
Cheng Jiaoniang, who was lost in thought, raised her head and looked at him.
"Why won't the Ministry of War approve it?" she asked.
Master Zhou twisted his beard and smiled.
"Although he didn't say it clearly, everyone knew that Mr. Chen recommended Taiping Tofu to Monk Minghai." He said, "So the world knows that Taipingju has something to do with the Chen family, and many people even guessed that the owner behind it was
Where is the Chen family?"
Cheng Jiaoniang nodded.
She knew this misunderstanding, and she was happy to see it. Besides, it was indeed true.
"Cui Qi, the Minister of War, and Chen Xianggong are in the same party." Mr. Zhou said, "If he knew that these deserters were Taiping people, he would definitely not approve it, so don't worry, you don't need to come forward, I will go find them."
As soon as we talk about it, the matter will be solved."
Cheng Jiaoniang's expression remained the same, looking at Mr. Zhou thoughtfully.
"What party?" she asked suddenly.
"What party?" Mr. Zhou was stunned for a moment.
"What kind of party are the Minister of War and Mr. Chen?" Cheng Jiaoniang asked.
Mr. Zhou laughed. After all, it was the women in the boudoir who didn't know what was going on in the court and couldn't understand these words.
"It means the same faction." He said with a smile, but also wanted to say that the young lady probably didn't understand. "For example, when it comes to punishing Wang Butang and re-selecting the person to be the pacifier of the Northwest Economic Strategy, the two of them have the same opinion."
Cheng Jiaoniang said oh.
"So you think, if you want to catch deserters and hold them accountable, if they are involved, it will inevitably involve something like Tai Pingju. Wouldn't that make things difficult for Mr. Chen? Mr. Cui will not do this at this time." Mr. Zhou smiled and said, "Don't worry..."
"Why wouldn't you do this at this time? Is there anything important at this time?" Cheng Jiaoniang interrupted him and asked again.
This kid is really good...
It was rare that she took the initiative to come to him when something happened. It was obvious that she was seeing her as a relative. Mr. Zhou was very happy, but he couldn't help but feel a little proud, so he patiently asked questions.
"This is a long story," he said. "Do you still remember the last time I was framed by the man named Liu?"
Cheng Jiaoniang nodded.
"What happened that time was just a trivial matter." Mr. Zhou said angrily, "The man named Liu had the right opportunity. He was defeated in the northwest. The emperor was furious. The civil servants in the court chased Wang Butang and refused to let him go. He piled up to the emperor.
The impeachment memorial in front of him was enough for a tall man. Even with the support of Gao Tongshi, he was still not shaken. He was cut off from his post and investigated. Wang Butang's subordinate Liu Jun was even beheaded in public. At this time, if something happened, he would be reported to the emperor.
, convicted of a serious military crime, that’s why it became a fatal matter. No one dared to come forward to help. It’s your fault, Jiaojiao’er, otherwise our Zhou family might have been imprisoned together..."
If it weren't for you, Jiao Jiao'er, these things probably wouldn't have happened. Of course, Mr. Zhou would never say this.
He just sighed, with a bit of helplessness and a bit of understanding of the world.
"That's how this war is going to be. It's life and death. Sweep away a large area..."
"Who is Wang Butang?" Cheng Jiaoniang asked.
Mr. Zhou frowned slightly, this child asked too carefully.
"He was the former magistrate of Suzhou and the envoy to the northwest economic strategy. He once served as a member of the Privy Council." He said, "It is the highest official position among military commanders. Not everyone can sit in this position. Even Wang Butang, if he hadn't found it,
I have a good backer, but I won’t sit here easily…”
"Is Gao Tongshi your backer?" Cheng Jiaoniang asked.
This kid listened carefully enough.
Mr. Zhou nodded.
"Who is he?" Cheng Jiaoniang asked again.
It’s really…
"The imperial concubine's surname is Gao..." Mr. Zhou said, "The queen mother is also surnamed Gao."
Cheng Jiaoniang nodded.
"Are there Cui Qi and Chen Shao, the Minister of War, among those who are clinging to Wang Butang?" she asked again.
Hey, okay, you can guess it without saying it.
"Yes." Mr. Zhou nodded and said.
"So they are a party?" Cheng Jiaoniang asked.
Mr. Zhou nodded, oh, yes, yes, this is back to their original question and answer, it has come in such a big circle...
Cheng Jiaoniang stopped asking and remained silent.
"So don't worry about this, it's a trivial matter." Mr. Zhou said, returning to the original topic, "I will go to Liu Kui tomorrow, and I will also go to the Ministry of War to say hello..."
"Uncle." Cheng Jiaoniang interrupted him and said, "No need."
Mr. Zhou was stunned for a moment.
"Why don't you use it?" he asked.
"My uncle has already helped me with this matter, so I don't need to worry about the rest." Cheng Jiaoniang said.
Is this because you feel sorry for yourself and are afraid of trouble? Or do you feel that you are no longer needed?
Mr. Zhou consciously chose to breed later.
Should she directly talk about her relationship with the Chen family herself?
"You don't need to let Mr. Chen know about this. It's a trivial matter, and it's fine for me." Mr. Zhou said with a smile.
Cheng Jiaoniang shook her head.
"This is not a trivial matter," she said. "It was just a trivial matter at first, but now, it is no longer a trivial matter."
Mr. Zhou was stunned for a moment and then laughed.
After all, she is still a little girl, and she has encountered so many things, so she is too careful.
"I'm not too cautious," Cheng Jiaoniang said, "I'm just used to thinking the worst before everything happens."
Mr. Zhou couldn't help but look a little solemn when he thought of this woman's methods.
"What did you think of? Do you know who you offended?" he asked.
When she first told her that Xu Maoxiu and others had been arrested, Mr. Zhou's first thought was that he had offended someone again, but he said he couldn't remember offending anyone and asked him to ask about the specific situation.
It seems that you have remembered it?
"Maybe it's not the person I offended." Cheng Jiaoniang said.
Not a human?
If anyone else had said this, Mr. Zhou would have given him a slap in the face, but this woman said...
The tea room is quiet, blocked by sunlight, and looks a bit gloomy. The woman in front of her is sitting upright in plain clothes, with a pale and dull expression, and her eyes are dull...
Thinking about all the things that happened to her...
Although they keep a respectful distance, people in the officialdom will more or less believe in some ghosts and gods...
Not a human being…
Mr. Zhou couldn't help but shudder.
"What is that?" he asked with a smile.
"Good luck." Cheng Jiaoniang said. (To be continued)
