"Of course, whether Cai Jin came here for this so-called family heirloom is still just speculation at the moment." Zheng Guogong said: "But during the period before and after King Yan enters the capital, he must be more careful and careful."
Xu Mingyi nodded in agreement and said: "However, Cai Jin's intentions still need to be ascertained, so that we can prescribe the right medicine."
For example, will Cai Jin do what Zhan Yunzhu did in the previous life——
In the previous life, King Jing, who was demoted to a commoner because of his involvement in the murder of the prince, went crazy and revealed that the murder of the prince was instigated by her grandfather.
Then, in order to prove her grandfather's "innocence", His Majesty ordered people to conduct a thorough investigation into the Zhenguo Palace.
As a result, evidence was found that the Zhenguo government had collaborated with the enemy and treason.
And it was only after a long time that she learned that this incriminating evidence was the work of Zhan Yunzhu.
Although today is different from the past, Xu Jiajun is still in charge of their government. It is expected that the emperor will never dare to choose this time to repeat his old tricks and unscrupulously accuse the Xu family of being a treason wife - after all, the emperor does not dare to push for it.
They killed them, causing the situation to get really out of control.
From this we can also see how important it is to hold military power in your hands.
Especially when you are facing a vicious beast that makes no sense at all, having a knife in your hand is the only bargaining chip you can use to win.
But the other party doesn't dare to go back, so there's nothing wrong with being more cautious.
Therefore, she must find out Cai Jin's true purpose before she can feel at ease.
"Of course it needs to be investigated." Zheng Guogong said: "But don't rush for these few days, let's wait for her a little longer."
When a person's patience is exhausted, it is most likely to reveal flaws, and it is also the most appropriate time to start questioning.
This is what he gained from his experience in interrogating Xizuo and enemy soldiers in the military over the years.
"How about leaving this matter to your granddaughter?" Xu Mingyi recommended herself.
Upon hearing this, the Duke of Zhenguo looked at her, nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, you will take care of it. If you need my grandfather to do anything, just tell me."
Looking at the old man in front of him, Xu Mingyi said: "Grandpa, thank you."
Her grandfather not only indulged her, but also trusted her. No matter how big or small, even if it was just a word from her, her grandfather would never treat her lightly.
It may be common for elders to love or even dote on their children, but this kind of love is not just about making the children happy, but taking everything seriously and respecting the children, but it is rare and rare.
In her heart, she has the best grandfather in the world.
"What a stupid kid..." Hearing her repeated "thank you", Zhen Guogong smiled helplessly and shook his head.
The dim afterglow shines into the study, making the scene of the grandfather and grandson sitting quietly drinking tea even more warm.
After sitting like this for more than a quarter of an hour, Xu Mingyi returned to Xiyuan.
After returning to the courtyard, the first thing she did was to go into the study and immerse herself in writing a letter.
After sealing the envelope with his own hands, Xu Mingyi handed the letter to Akui.
"Send it to Xuesheng Tea House."
"Hey!" Akui responded with a crisp voice.
Since it was sent to Xuesheng Teahouse, there was no need to ask who it was for.
Speaking of which, it had been a long time since she had sent a letter to Xuesheng Teahouse.
When Akui arrived, there was no one in the teahouse to greet her.
The business of the tea house was normal. It was a winter evening, and there were not many customers coming. The restaurant was deserted. The waiter Shou Ming had a blanket covering his legs and was sitting behind the counter, dozing off.
Aoi walked over and knocked on the counter.
Shouming woke up immediately, bared his teeth and showed his trademark smile. He only had time to say "guest" when he said "guest"——
"Miss Akui!"
He stood up immediately, and his smile was obviously more surprising and real: "Why did you come at this hour?"
"My girl asked me to deliver the letter." Akui smiled and handed the letter over.
Shouming took it in surprise, with an even bigger smile in his eyes: "Miss Xu has returned to Beijing?"
Miss Xu from the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion went to Linyuan to worship her grandfather, and he also knew about it.
He just didn't expect that Miss Xu would be away for nearly a month. During this whole month, he was worried every day, fearing that Miss Xu would be attracted by another handsome man in Linyuan.
So I can't help but always worry, what if Miss Xu stops writing to their descendants and forgets them after she comes back?
Although it is a bit humble to say this, who told them to count on Miss Xu, a living Bodhisattva, to enlighten their descendants?
Fortunately, Miss Xu still remembers their grandchildren.
Holding the envelope in his hand, Shou Ming breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
"Yes, I just came back today." Akui said, "Please take this letter and I will go back first."
"Going back now?"
Shouming chased him out from behind the counter and said, "I've been inquiring about a lot of new gossip recently. Miss Akui won't listen to any of it today?"
"Come back another day. Our girl just came back today." Akui waved to him with a smile and left briskly.
Seeing the little maid's back without any nostalgia, Shou Ming couldn't help but sigh and smile.
It seems that no matter how exciting his gossip is, it is still far less important than her girl.
After watching the carriage leave and looking at the deserted street, Shouming turned off the lights in the front hall and bolted the teahouse door from the inside.
It is now the end of the New Year, and the shopkeeper said that from tomorrow onwards, the teahouse will be closed for business and will not open again until the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.
The seventh and eighth days passed in the blink of an eye, and New Year's Eve soon arrived.
The weather has been rare and sunny in recent days. When the sky darkens, the full moon rises above the branches, and the sky is filled with stars.
Inside and outside the capital, the high-hanging colored lanterns seemed to dispel the darkness of the night. In the long streets and alleys, children lit up lanterns and chased and played. Occasionally, the sound of firecrackers rang out, startling the adults who passed by the firecrackers to laugh and curse.
Everything in the Duke's Mansion was extremely lively, and the servants who had received the silver reward were all beaming with joy.
Only a courtyard to the north seemed a little deserted.
Cai Jin stood outside the hall door, numbly listening to the faint bustle coming from all around, feeling that the bustle had nothing to do with him.
Ever since she moved into this courtyard and was treated as a distinguished guest, she no longer had to do menial tasks like chopping firewood and mopping the floor, but she no longer had to do the work, and she couldn't see Xu Yun's face at all——
It's not that she was under house arrest.
But Xu Yun didn't leave his yard at all - at first she thought he was avoiding him, but later she realized that this was Mr. Xu's normal behavior during the winter.
It was too flattering to even say that he would not leave the yard. To be precise, he would not leave the bed at all.
It's really difficult to get close to him.
She even felt that it was impossible for anyone in the world to complete this task.
It is said that during the festive season, Cai Jin misses her family even more. Thinking about her difficult situation, Cai Jin couldn't help but want to cry at this moment.
