Yin Xiaoxiao galloped forward on a horse, with the sound of hunting in her ears.
How long has it been since you were so carefree?
For more than ten years, Sheng Hong and Xie Mingxi had indeed treated her generously. Mother and son lived in the palace, with good food and clothing. No one restricted her every move.
However, she knows her own sense of proportion and is quite cautious in her words and deeds. Firstly, she does not want to be criticized. Secondly, she does not want to cause trouble to Xie Mingxi and his wife.
She set various rules for herself and restricted herself.
Today, when I left the capital, the invisible shackles on my body were completely released. I felt indescribably relaxed and happy. Even the air in my mouth was exceptionally fresh.
Yin Xiaoxiao's eyes became brighter and brighter, and the corners of her mouth raised higher and higher, as if she had returned to the days when she was still a girl after saying goodbye.
The soldiers who followed him also tried their best to ride their horses so as not to be left behind.
The speed of the carriage was much smoother and slower. Fortunately, there was only one official road to Fujian, so there would be no side roads.
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In this way, after walking for more than half a day, we arrived at a posthouse to rest when it was dark.
In addition to a dozen carriages, the group also had hundreds of strong personal guards riding horses with swords tied to their waists. The not-so-large posthouse was immediately packed to the brim.
After the Yi Cheng knew the identities of everyone, he did not dare to neglect and immediately packed up the three best rooms in the post house. A group of personal guards camped around the post house to rest.
Brother Ting and his wife, Brother Lin, and his wife went to Yin Xiaoxiao's house and had dinner with Yin Xiaoxiao.
There are eight dishes, including meat and vegetables, and each plate is full of spicy food. The taste is not exquisite, just barely in your mouth.
Brother Lin and Brother Ting were used to eating exquisite and delicious dishes. At this time, they both frowned and looked unhappy: "This dish doesn't taste good."
"Isn't it? It really tastes bad. Let the chef we bring with us cook it tomorrow."
Mei Yun and Liu Yan were actually not used to eating, but they were embarrassed to say it out loud. They each took a few bites and put down their chopsticks.
Yin Xiaoxiao had a good appetite, so she ate two bowls in a row before putting down her chopsticks. Then she said seriously: "It's just like traveling, and the food, clothing, and daily life are not as good as usual. You must adapt as soon as possible, and don't just complain."
The two brides responded softly.
Brother Lin also nodded.
Brother Ting was outspoken: "It's just a casual complaint. There are no outsiders here. How can it be spread? Not to mention that it can't be spread. Even if it is spread, what will happen?"
Yin Xiaoxiao glanced at Brother Ting who looked disapproving: "If these words are reported back to the court, the censors will immediately impeach you for the crime of 'having a grudge and being dissatisfied with the emperor'! Don't forget, King Wuling
The case of committing suicide by taking poison has not been finalized yet. Everyone will put this account on your head. Do you still think you are not conspicuous enough? "
Brother Ting: "..."
In fact, they all knew that Ji Ge'er and his son had done this. However, there was no conclusive evidence, and the emperor and the empress did not express their disapproval. They only used practical actions to severely punish Ji Ge'er. They sent Ji Ge'er to the most remote and desolate place.
Be the commander of the land.
It can also be seen from this that there is not a grain of sand in the eyes of the emperor and empress.
Brother Ting immediately lowered his head and admitted his mistake: "What the fifth aunt said is true. From now on, I will not say anything nonsense."
Yin Xiaoxiao slowed down her voice: "You have been pampered since you were young. Now that you have left Beijing to work as an errand in Fujian, you must be more cautious in what you say and do. Don't let anything fall off your tongue."
The two brothers agreed together.
Yin Xiaoxiao was a little gentler to her two daughters-in-law: "Mrs. Mei, Mrs. Liu, not long after you got married, you had to leave Beijing with your respective husbands. Thank you for your hard work."
Liu Yan responded softly: "Husband and wife are one, united in one heart and one mind, so why bother? My fifth aunt's words, my nephew and daughter-in-law must not take them seriously."
Mei Yun answered the question with a smile: "To be honest with my mother-in-law, I am actually happy to go to Fujian. It is not interesting to stay in the capital all the time. I heard that Quanzhou is close to the sea and has a seaport and ships! I haven't seen it yet.
What is it like to cross the sea!"
Mei Yun has a lively temperament and loves to talk and laugh. Yin Xiaoxiao also likes this daughter-in-law very much. Hearing this, he smiled and said: "Don't tell me about you, I have never seen the sea. When we get to Quanzhou, we will go on a sea boat to see the sea together."
Quanzhou has a seaport and sea trade, so the Quanzhou garrison also has soldiers who are good at naval warfare. Brother Lin has great potential when he comes to Quanzhou to serve as the garrison commander.
Ting Geer's Fuzhou is also in the same situation.
Young people's yearning for achievement is almost innate. The ancestors of the Sheng family have inherited their bravery for several generations, and it also flows in the blood of the two brothers.
When Yin Xiaoxiao mentioned the sea and the harbor, Brother Lin and Brother Ting immediately thought of sea battles. They got together to discuss it eagerly.
"When I arrive in Quanzhou, I must reorganize the navy and build more sea-going ships. I will train a brave navy that can fight on the sea."
"I think so too. I heard that there are many pirates on the sea, and merchant ships are in danger of being robbed and killed by pirates when they go out to sea. The people on the seaside are also often harassed by pirates, and their lives are not peaceful. When I go,
We must defeat the pirates!"
"that's right!"
The two brothers became more and more enthusiastic as they talked.
Before they got married, it was common for two brothers to chat late into the night. After they got married, each had a newlywed wife, and it was a time of intense love. No matter how vigorously they talked, when it was time to take a break, they still stopped talking.
He took his wife back to the house.
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The son and daughter-in-law have all left, and the house has returned to quiet.
Yin Xiaoxiao simply washed up and then fell asleep.
This was the first time she had left Beijing and walked such a long distance in her life. Yin Xiaoxiao tried to remain calm on the surface, but in her heart she was even more excited and excited than Brother Lin and the others.
Riding on horseback during the day consumes the most energy. At night, my head touches the pillow and I fall asleep quickly.
That night, Yin Xiaoxiao dreamed of the King of Fujian who had been dead for many years.
In the dream, the King of Fujian still looked as handsome as when he was young. He walked up to her with a smile, held her hand, looked at her intently with his dark eyes, and kept whispering her maiden name: "Xiaoxiao."
, Xiaoxiao..."
What are you shouting for?
You've been dead for so many years, why are you still calling her name in her dreams?
Yin Xiaoxiao cursed in his sleep and kicked him as before.
The King of Fujian screamed in pain after being kicked, but he refused to leave. He followed her closely and continued to call her name: "Xiaoxiao, Xiaoxiao, I have been missing you all these years."
She misses him too!
However, it was useless to think about it. He was already dead, and no matter how much she thought about it, he would never survive. She was used to the long lonely nights, used to sleeping alone, used to being alone...
Yin Xiaoxiao turned over, a tear falling from the corner of her tightly closed eyes.
