When the words came to this, the Duke of Zhen had no choice but to nod his head, and took the trouble to give his granddaughter instructions in detail.
"The capital is eight or nine hundred miles away from Linyuan. I don't say it's close, but it's not too far. There's still enough time a year ago. You don't have to rush on the way. Remember to take care of yourself."
Xu Mingyi nodded: "Grandpa, don't worry, I'm not in a hurry."
After all, what was waiting for her was not eight hundred miles but two thousand miles. Of course, there was no rush.
"Also, let the people around you pay more attention along the way. It's better to send Qin Wu to accompany you. He follows me around all year round. He is always more sophisticated when things happen outside."
After all, some thieves and bandits work much harder than before in order to have a good year and have a good harvest at the end of the year.
Xu Mingyi did not refuse this arrangement made by his grandfather.
Her grandfather asked her to go out, and she also wanted to make him feel at ease.
As for how Uncle Qin will arrange it?
There was nothing to arrange. Her purpose today was just to go out smoothly. What happened after going out was up to her. After all, it was impossible for Uncle Qin to catch her back halfway.
After going to the Imperial Palace and explaining the matter to Mrs. Cui, Xu Mingyi returned to Xiyuan.
As soon as he entered the hall, he said to Azhu, "Pack up your things and follow me on a long trip in a quarter of an hour."
Ah Zhu agreed with a calm face and went immediately.
Akui said: "Girl, are we leaving too hastily? I haven't prepared anything for the girl yet."
She followed the girl all the way back from the old man's place. She thought she would leave tomorrow no matter what -
"No need, I already packed it last night." Xu Mingyi said as he walked towards the inner room: "Azhu, just follow me, you stay."
She had to hurry along this way, and Akui didn't have the time to do it, so she would inevitably suffer the consequences if she hurried on.
Akui was stunned when she heard this.
Did the girl pack her luggage overnight?
And I won’t take her with me yet…
But if she doesn't go, who will take the blame for the girl?
The little girl subconsciously felt that she was inseparable from the girl.
However, when I thought about it, in Linyuan, I was unfamiliar with the place. The girl should just do whatever she wanted to do. It seemed that there was no need for her to cover up anything, right?
"Then the slave girl stays at home and takes care of the girl's third eye."
Let her take the blame for a while and concentrate on what she should do as a "nanny".
Unexpectedly, I heard my girl say: "My third eye also wants to go with me."
Since she was going to Ningyang, there was no reason not to bring her Third Eye with her so that father and son could meet and reunite.
Akui said softly "ah".
Even the Third Eye has to go.
Come to think of it, after all, the third eye can also warm the girl's hands.
Then she could only stay at home and read some medical books and conversation books to enrich herself.
Azhu quickly packed it up.
Not long after, Qin Wu received the news from Akui and couldn't help but be surprised: "The girl has left?"
He didn’t even have time to order anyone!
Akui nodded and said: "Yes, the girl said you don't have to worry, it doesn't hurt to leave later."
Qin Wu looked complicated.
This situation is very wrong.
He was ordered to escort the girl out, but it turned out that the girl was leading the way.
Why does it suddenly feel like a girl doesn't need an escort at all, and taking them with her is just a formality?
…
In the Prince's Courtyard, Ms. Cui was checking accounts in her room. Qingying came in and said, "Madam, the young master is here."
Mrs. Cui was calculating her calculations without raising her head: "Ask someone to come in."
"yes."
Xu Mingshi quickly walked in and saluted.
"But something happened?" Ms. Cui asked casually, still not raising her eyes.
"Does mother know that sister has gone out?" Xu Mingshi asked.
He was reading a book when he heard Ah Jiu say that Xu Mingyi had gone out. It seemed that he was going to go on a long trip, and he even took his third eye with him!
"Of course I know that your sister is going back to Linyuan to pay homage to her grandfather."
Worshiping ancestors?
Xu Mingshi breathed a sigh of relief.
Just now Ah Jiu shouted, "If a girl drags her family with her, she is afraid she will run away from home." He said that this was unbelievable - even if he had a dispute with someone, he would only have Xu Mingyi to drive him away. When would he do it?
Why did she run away from home?
"It seems that it was decided on the spur of the moment, so I didn't have time to tell you. Your father and second uncle didn't know about it at this time. Your sister had discussed it with your grandfather, so she only told me specifically." Mrs. Cui and her son.
sermon.
Xu Mingshi glanced at his mother.
Is he the kind of person who is careless and careless?
And the mother's words sounded to appease him, but more obviously to show off, right? - To show off, Xu Mingyi remembered to tell her everything.
"Speaking of which, your sister's grandfather was also a legendary figure back then. It's a pity that he died a little early."
After Mrs. Cui finished her account, she seemed to be in the mood for a small talk, and sighed with emotion.
Xu Mingshi, who originally planned to go back, was attracted by this sentence and added: "My son also heard about it occasionally."
As we all know, the meaning of this sentence is that we want to discuss gossip together.
"This Mr. Yuan was a well-known wealthy businessman in Linyuan City back then. It is said that he and his wife were loving and harmonious during his lifetime, and they only had one daughter. After his wife died of illness, there was no re-engagement." Mrs. Cui sighed: "This only daughter,
She is your sister’s biological mother.”
When it comes to the first wife who is still in her husband's heart, Ms. Cui doesn't feel bitter at all.
Instead, he was filled with admiration and fascination: "This girl from the Yuan family fell in love with your father at first sight. At that time, the war was at the last and most critical moment, and the army was in a tight situation. The girl from the Yuan family took out fifty dollars without saying a word.
Ten thousand taels of cash were sent to your grandfather's military camp——"
I remember when she heard this, she didn't know who to envy for a moment.
This is the profound interpretation of "You and I are not destined to be together, all because I am willing to spend money."
Because of this, there has always been a rumor among the Xu family army that Mr. Xu supported the Xu family army with his face back then.
"Did father look good when he was young?" Xu Mingshi asked.
Forgive him for being unfilial, but whenever he mentions his father, he will think of the fat orange cat in the painting book.
"That's natural. Otherwise, how could your sister be so beautiful? You're not bad either. You siblings are more like your father."
Speaking of this, Ms. Cui couldn't help but sigh with regret.
When her husband was young, he was indeed a handsome and famous man, but it was a pity that when she took over, his appearance began to decline.
Moreover, this downhill path cannot be said to be unhurried or not steep.
But she has nothing to be picky about.
After all, the relationship between her and her husband was just a brotherhood of living together. This was agreed upon by the two on the night of their wedding. This was also the secret of why she and her husband had gotten along harmoniously and easily over the years and never had any disputes.
There is always a place for his first wife in his heart, and after her sweetheart was separated by her stepmother, she just wants to get married and live a relaxed life. Of course, she still has to give birth to a legitimate son, which is an unescapable responsibility.
——So there is Mingshi.
Looking at his mother's smiling eyes, Xu Mingshi felt a little uncomfortable for no reason.
