After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 862 Instructions
Jin Jiashu arrived at Hai's house before noon.

At this time, Hai Xiya had returned from his cousin's place. When Jin Jiashu went to visit his teacher yesterday, the master and apprentice discussed going to Beijing together, so Hai Xiya told Jin Jiashu about his family's plan and asked him when he planned to leave Chang'an.

Jin Jiashu said that he would listen to Grandpa Hai in everything.

He returned to Chang'an on the orders of his "aunt" Imperial Noble Consort Xu to rebury his father, stepmother and brother. In fact, it was just a cover-up. No one expected him to stay in Chang'an for too long. He still had studies to attend in Beijing. Besides, the emperor was in poor health, and his aunt and cousin hoped that he could go back quickly. If something big happened in the palace, they also hoped that he, a relative, could be with them.

In Chang'an, the Jin family's house already has a new buyer. When Jin Jiashu heard Hai Xiya mention the price offered by General He's housekeeper, he was very satisfied. All they needed to do was sign a formal contract, and there was no need for any further bargaining.

The two prosperous shops in the Chenghuang Temple area also have brokers who can find buyers, and there is no need to worry about the price. Now everything in and outside Chang'an is stable and prosperous, and the market is just right, so the shops don't have to worry about buyers. Originally, Jin Jiashu had considered that if Lu Ga Wa and her son did not plan to follow him to Beijing, he would leave a shop for them, so that they would have a stable livelihood and no longer have to worry about making a living.

But last night he had talked with the mother and son of the Lu family, and they all wanted to go to Beijing with him to see the world. They had never signed any contract to sell themselves, but only regarded it as an employment relationship. Lu Ga Wa continued to serve as Jin Jiashu's long-term attendant and bodyguard for a few years. When the latter had reliable manpower in Beijing in a few years, it would not be too late for him to leave. He couldn't let go of his widowed mother, so he simply took her with him, because Jin Jiashu also needed someone to take care of his food and daily life. As the "nephew" of Concubine Xu, Jin Jiashu had a good relationship with the crown prince, and was confident that he could find a position for Lu Ga Wa in the army in the capital, which would have a brighter future than staying in Chang'an. As a smart young soldier, Lu Ga Wa naturally knew what he should do.

In this way, there was no need to keep the two shops, and they could be sold out completely. The money obtained would be just enough for Jin Jiashu to use as the expenses for settling down in Beijing.

As for his father, stepmother, younger brother, and other followers of the Jin family's eldest branch who died, their coffins were still parked in a temple on the outskirts of the city. With the convoy and escort personnel that Hai Xiya had helped to contact in advance, as well as the monks and Taoists who performed rituals, Jin Jiashu didn't have to spend much effort to handle all the affairs and was ready to set off at any time.

When he has free time, he can visit the acquaintances he met in Chang'an, give them the specialty gifts he brought back from the capital, and thank them for their care for him over the years.

After Jin Jiashu told them his plan, Hai Xiya and Ma thought it would be easy. If nothing unexpected happened, they would be able to set off within ten days. By then, it would be July, and the weather would be much cooler. They would no longer have to travel in the hot sun, but would just have to be wary of the autumn rain and the cool wind.

Ma then told Jin Jiashu many things to pay attention to when traveling long distances. Although he had only taken two long distance trips this year, he traveled light and with a small group of people. Everything was taken care of by others, so he didn't have to worry about anything. Now he has to travel with the coffins of so many relatives, and there are so many things to take care of on the road. Just staying in a hotel every day is a hassle. He is already the head of the family and has made great achievements. He can't rely on others for everything. The Hai family can help him with advice, but he has to stand up on his own.

Jin Jiashu humbly accepted the advice and consulted the two elders of the Hai family for a long time. He also had lunch at the Hai family and chatted with the two elders for a while. Seeing that the two elders were tired, he tactfully stood up and said goodbye.

Grandparents were going to take a nap, so Haitang had to leave as well. She took the opportunity to see Jin Jiashu out, and the two of them stood in the second courtyard again.

Second Aunt Hu took her son to visit relatives today. She was about to go to Beijing with her family to reunite with her husband, so she was naturally reluctant to leave her relatives in Chang'an. However, her ancestors had also moved to Beijing, and some relatives wanted her to take letters and gifts back to Beijing, so she went out more frequently these days.

Her mother and son were not there, and even the maids and servants had returned to their residence in the front yard, which was a good opportunity for Jin Jiashu. He took the opportunity to talk to Haitang: "Sister Hai, in the coming days, if you think Grandpa Hai and Grandma Hai are in a good mood, or if they are interested in talking about your marriage, you must send me a message so that I can tell the two elders and test their intentions."

Haitang glanced at him, not knowing whether to tell him the truth. In fact, Haixiya and Ma were quite satisfied with him. They just regretted not being able to recruit him as their grandson-in-law because they knew that Imperial Noble Consort Xu was going to marry a noblewoman for him. If he could guarantee that Imperial Noble Consort Xu really had no objection, as long as he opened his mouth, the two elders would most likely agree to the marriage proposal.

But can he really guarantee it?

Haitang whispered, "Brother Jin, why don't we not talk about this for now? After you get to Beijing and confirm Madam Xu's opinion, it won't be too late to come and propose marriage. If you ask my grandfather and grandmother to agree to the marriage, but Madam Xu changes her mind, my grandfather will be angry. Even if you find a way to convince Madam Xu in the future, I'm afraid she may not agree."

Jin Jiashu paused, knowing that Haitang's words were not groundless. Once the Sun family fell early, "Aunt" would no longer have to worry about his personal safety, and would most likely start to find fault with Sister Hai again. With Grandpa Hai's temper, how could he tolerate others disliking his precious granddaughter? Even if that was the future Queen Mother, he would not let his granddaughter suffer grievances after marriage. Anyway, it's not like the Hai family can't find a suitable candidate for their grandson-in-law, and when the time comes, Grandpa Hai can say "Qi Da Feiyou"...

Jin Jiashu couldn't help but shudder, thinking that he had to resolve this matter as soon as possible. If he couldn't get married to Sister Hai as soon as possible, he wouldn't be able to concentrate on other things anyway.

Thinking of this, he said, "In this case, I will not say it directly, but just hint with words to let Grandpa Hai and Grandma Hai know my feelings for you, Sister Hai, and ask them not to easily promise you to someone else. When I return to the capital, I will immediately ask to see my aunt. As long as I can get a token from my aunt, I can rest assured and formally propose to you."

At that time, he would not only ask Imperial Concubine Xu for a token of love, he would also have to seek more secure and foolproof help. No one could try to destroy his marriage with Sister Hai!

Jin Jiashu secretly clenched his fists. Haitang saw this and felt that he was quite sincere, so she agreed: "Then I'll wait for your good news. Don't worry, I will also speak well of you to Grandpa and Grandma. As long as there is no problem with Madam Xu, my Grandpa and Grandma will not embarrass you."

Jin Jiashu was delighted when he heard this and said with a silly smile: "No problem will happen to my aunt, I promise!"

Haitang blinked and said softly, "If Madam Xu really has other ideas, Brother Jin, don't try to help her argue. No matter what, she is your elder and she only cares about you. Just persuade her. She has been alone in the palace for these years and I don't know how much she has suffered. It's not easy for her."

The smile on Jin Jiashu's face gradually disappeared. After a moment of silence, he said, "I know it's not easy for her, but... she is not the kind of person who allows others to bully her, otherwise she wouldn't be in this situation today. If someone dares to make her angry, she won't let it go even if she doesn't say it on the surface. I have seen my aunt's power with my own eyes, so how could I be so reckless as to provoke her? Sister Hai, don't worry, I know my limits."

Haitang raised an eyebrow, wondering what Jin Jiashu had witnessed? During his time in the capital, did Concubine Xu do anything else besides poisoning and retaliating against the Sun family?

(End of this chapter)