Before lunch, Chai Yan took Xiaokui to get familiar with the environment at home, and then took her to the study to write letters.
As soon as Xiaokui entered the study room, she exclaimed again: "Sir, there are so many books here. Have you read them all?"
Chai Yan smiled and said: "How can I be so powerful? These books were already there before I moved in."
Chai Yan walked straight to the desk, spread out the letter paper and said: "Xiao Kui, you tell me to write it. Once it's written, I'll ask Uncle Cai to send it to your house."
Xiaokui was so happy that she hurriedly ran to the desk in a sensible manner, carefully poured some water into the inkstone, and started to help grind the ink.
Soon, Xiaokui's family letter was written. Although Chai Yan helped revise and polish it, overall it was still simple and unpretentious and could be read and understood by ordinary farmers.
Chai Yan dried the ink on the paper, then folded it and put it into an envelope, sealed it with red mud, and finally wrote the address of Xiaokui's family and the words "Sincerely Shen Fugui" on the envelope.
As soon as they finished writing, Uncle Cai came to the study and asked the two of them to have lunch.
Chai Yan handed the envelope to Uncle Cai and discussed with him about finding someone to deliver the letter back to Xiaokui's house.
"Shiqili Slope, Shenjia Village..."
Uncle Cai read the address on the envelope softly, and then said: "Sir, this letter is easy to send. Cuiyun knows many people in the market. I heard that one of them is from Shilipo. As long as I give you some
I guarantee that the copper plate will be delivered to Xiaokui's house properly."
Xiaokui was very happy to hear this, and Chai Yan also nodded and said: "In that case, Uncle Cai, I'd rather you go talk to Aunt Yun about this, and tell her not to be reluctant to spend money. The most important thing is to deliver the letter!"
"I understand, sir." Uncle Cai responded.
Uncle Cai probably had something to say to Chai Yan, so he said to Xiaokui: "Xiaokui, go to the kitchen and see if Aunt Yun can help."
Xiaokui immediately nodded vigorously and quickly left the study.
Uncle Cai lowered his voice and asked: "Master, just now I heard Xiaokui herself say that you redeemed her from the Yiren Pavilion?"
"That's right, I thought Xiaokui was a pitiful girl, so I ransomed her..." Chai Yan immediately emphasized: "Uncle Cai, you and Aunt Yun don't think twice.
I simply feel that this girl is good at work and has good character, so I feel sympathy for her. Besides, the family is short of manpower. Xiaokui is a bit young, but I can help you share some of the burden."
"Thank you for your thoughtfulness, sir." Uncle Cai quickly bowed and thanked him.
Uncle Cai didn't have any objections to Chai Yan buying a maid back home, but since the Yiren Pavilion was a brothel, Uncle Cai had some objections in his heart when he bought the girl from there.
But after hearing Chai Yan express what he was worried about, Uncle Cai couldn't say too much. However, Uncle Cai secretly made up his mind. He would definitely observe Xiaokui's personality and character carefully. If he was not like
The master said so innocently, he will definitely speak out!
After lunch, Chai Yan went out to the Prince's Mansion.
Arriving at the study room of the Crown Prince's Mansion, Liu Lang immediately dismissed all the servants and only asked the Crown Princess to accompany him to meet Chai Yan.
Liu Lang looked serious and said straight to the point: "Chai Yan, I asked you to come here because I have something important to discuss with you!"
While Liu Lang was talking, Chai Yan secretly glanced at Zhao Li and saw that she had the same expression, so he guessed that something was serious.
"Your Highness, please speak." Chai Yan said calmly.
After a pause, Liu Lang asked: "Chai Yan, Gu wants you to go to Yaozhou, are you willing?"
"Going to Yaozhou?" Chai Yan thought. Could it be related to Mr. Gu who has not returned for a long time?
Chai Yan then asked: "Your Highness, can you tell Chai Yan why he wants to go to Yaozhou?"
Liu Lang did not speak, but turned to Zhao Li and nodded. Zhao Li immediately went to get a letter and handed it to Chai Yan.
At the same time, Liu Lang also said: "This is the letter sent from Yaozhou. Take a look..."
Chai Yan immediately took out the letter paper, threw it away and read it carefully.
Soon, Chai Yan's expression became extremely serious...
The letter stated that Commander Gu and his party were ambushed by gangsters outside Yaozhou City. They were seriously injured and were unable to make the long journey back to the capital.
The content of the letter was very brief. It only said that Commander Gu had been seriously injured and did not mention anything else.
After putting down the letter, Chai Yan asked Liu Lang: "Your Highness, who sent this letter?"
Liu Lang understood what Chai Yan meant and said: "The letter was received from Fei Gezhuan two days ago. The authenticity of the news cannot be determined for the time being!"
Chai Yan glanced at the signature and asked, "Miao Li, is that Miao Secretary who went to Yaozhou with Master Gu and Secretary Mo?"
As for Miao Li, Chai Yan had only heard of his name but not seen him since he entered Wude Division.
Liu Lang nodded and said, "Yes, that's him!"
"Your Highness asked Chai Yan to go to Yaozhou to confirm Mr. Gu's situation?" Chai Yan asked.
"Yes, that's what I mean!" Liu Lang replied in the affirmative.
Without even thinking about it, Chai Yan handed over his hand and accepted the order: "Master Gu has been kind to Chai Yan, so Chai Yan is obliged to go on this trip! Your Highness, Chai Yan will go back and make preparations, and set off for Yaozhou immediately!"
After saying that, Chai Yan stood up.
Liu Lang immediately raised his hand to stop him and said: "Wait a minute, there is someone here who will go to Yaozhou with you, but he can't get away today. It won't be too late for you to meet him outside the South City Gate tomorrow morning and we can set off together!"
"Who is that person, Your Highness?" Chai Yan asked Liu Lang curiously.
Liu Lang wanted to say something, but Zhao Li pressed down and said with a slightly mysterious expression: "Chai Yan, you don't need to know who it is now. You will know it when you wake up..."
"Yes, Chai Yan, don't ask. I can guarantee you that you will not be disappointed when you see this man!" Liu Lang said firmly.
Chai Yan saw that the prince and his wife had said this, so he didn't ask any more questions, but one thing was certain, he knew this person.
For a moment, Hang Baiqiu's figure suddenly flashed through Chai Yan's mind...
Next, Chai Yan folded the letter again and put it in his "embrace."
Suddenly, Chai Yan remembered the matter of Princess Funing and asked: "Your Highness, have you made it clear to the Queen about Princess Funing? I really don't want to live in a brothel anymore...
."
Liu Lang hesitated for a moment and said to Zhao Li: "Princess, you know this matter better than Gu. Since Chai Yan asked about it, you might as well make it clear to him!"
Zhao Li nodded gracefully, looked at Chai Yan and said: "Chai Yan, even though you lived in Yiren Hall for ten days, you still successfully deceived Chen Kuo and others who were verifying the situation, and made the Queen believe that you are a person of bad character.
, but...Princess Funing has not changed her mind because of this, and still insists on choosing you as her consort!"
"Wow?!" Chai Yan was so surprised that he couldn't help but speak English.
While Chai Yan was excited, Shangguan Peining was laughing loudly in his mind.
Zhao Li hurriedly comforted him: "Chai Yan, don't get excited yet! Just listen to me and continue slowly..."
Chai Yan had no choice but to calm down his emotions and listen patiently to what Zhao Li said.
Zhao Li said in a calm tone: "Although Princess Funing insists on it, the Empress will definitely not allow it, so don't worry too much... The day before yesterday, the Empress summoned me to the palace.
, what the empress means is that I hope you can leave the capital temporarily!"
After a slight pause, Zhao Li continued: "What the Queen is thinking is that as long as you leave the capital and Princess Funing cannot see you again, Princess Funing will naturally give up on you over time. By then, the Queen and Princess Funing will
The emperor will personally select a good consort for Princess Funing!"
Chai Yan was stunned, and then asked: "In other words, if I go to Yaozhou this time, I won't be able to come back in a short time?"
Zhao Li nodded slowly and said: "Maybe it will take a little longer, but His Highness will try his best to find a way in the capital. When the time is right, he will naturally call you back to the capital!"
Liu Lang, who was listening on the side, kept nodding.
"But what should I do over there? I have to tell her about this!" Chai Yan said worriedly.
Zhao Li glanced at Liu Lang and said, "You don't have to worry about this. His Highness has discussed it with Miss You, and Miss You has agreed. You can just leave for Yaozhou with peace of mind tomorrow morning!"
Chai Yan suddenly raised his eyebrows and asked doubtfully: "Real or false?"
Liu Lang became unhappy when he saw Chai Yan's appearance, and immediately said solemnly: "Chai Yan, do you think Gu is lying to you?"
"No, no..." Chai Yan quickly denied and calmed down his expression.
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PS: Yaozhou plot will start soon, so stay tuned...