National color medical concubine

Chapter 142 Choice
When Shen's two sister-in-laws came to visit the county palace yesterday, someone came to tell her that Shen's sister-in-law persuaded her to make peace and did not agree with Shen's reconciliation.

Shen's attitude was firm, but in a blink of an eye, she hurried back to Shen's residence.

She realized something was wrong, Shen's two sister-in-laws were not easy-going lamps.So Mingxiu was sent over to check out the situation and take advantage of the situation to support Shen.

Unexpectedly, Mrs. Zhu would come looking for her.

Xie Qiao ordered the maid to place her in the side hall, and when she arrived late, she saw Mrs. Zhu looking around at the decoration of the county palace.

When Mrs. Zhu heard the maid's greeting, she looked over with narrowed eyes, stood up and said, "Princess Princess, the lady is Hui'er's sister-in-law, and she came to bother you today, and I have something to ask." Looking up at Xie Qiao in the Sitting down on the chair of the grand master, he held a teacup dignifiedly and tasted tea, and continued: "The third sister was wronged and bullied in the general's mansion, but we are inferior and cannot give her justice. The third sister decides to take back and leave the book."

"We also want to save her from the fire and water. The relationship between the major general and the third sister was tense, so he came to the mansion to threaten the Shen family. In desperation, we had no choice but to persuade the third sister to be patient. After we have a way, we will take her away. The Zheng family. Therefore, the third sister has misunderstood us a lot." At this point, Zhu's eyes were moist, and he was quite wronged: "After reconciliation, today we plan to go to the general's mansion to count the third sister's dowry. You are the middleman, please Let's testify together."

Xie Qiao frowned slightly, but Mrs. Zhu is a person who knows how to plan.

In what capacity does she testify?
In the general's mansion, maybe for the sake of the county king, they would not make things difficult for Shen Shi, but she did all the offending things.

After all, she has no relationship with Shen Shi, so she begged herself to help her get the divorce book. As a friend, she helped, but the matter of counting the dowry was too involved, and she was not an outsider who could interfere.

Mrs. Zhu was afraid that she had benefited from Zheng Yuanxiu but had not met his conditions, and she didn't want to spit out what she ate, so why not move her out to suppress Zheng Yuanxiu?

Although she didn't know what kind of means Qin Mo used to make Zheng Yuanxiu write the letter of reconciliation, once reconciled, his temper would definitely not be embarrassing again, unless it was what he deserved.

"I was not suitable for Hui'er to count the dowry in the past. It is more reasonable to ask people in the clan to be witnesses. Zheng Yuanxiu is not a stubborn person. He is willing to make peace and leave without causing too much trouble. I believe that Hui'er will It was handled very well." Xie Qiao said unhurriedly: "Hui'er really suffered a loss, I acted as an intermediary to get her and Li Shu back, and I will definitely give her justice."

Block Zhu's words.

Zhu's fingers tightened, and she became vigilant in her heart. After some dealings, she knew that Xie Qiao was not someone who could be fooled easily.

No one here is a fool.

Embarrassed in her heart, Zhu said with a forced smile: "I'm confused." After all, she was a little unwilling, and when she changed her mind, she smiled slightly and said: "Our clan is in decline, and it can't compare with the general's house. I'm afraid that my third sister will suffer. My sister said that you are handkerchiefs, and you have the best relationship, so she came to the door."

She came here to ask Xie Qiao for help, and secondly, to find out whether Chen Xianghui really climbed the big tree of the county prince's mansion!
Xie Qiao sighed softly: "It's the same reason you said so. You think you are reasonable, so let me ask the county king to say hello to the magistrate and ask him to be a witness. The magistrate is no better than the general's mansion. He is a parent official, and they are all colleagues, and General Dingguo can't afford to lose face, one is one, and the other is two, and they will definitely make a clear distinction."

Zhu's heart sank, and she thought to herself: This county princess is a powerful character.

Indeed, no one is more suitable than the magistrate.

Her purpose is really to uphold justice for Shen, the magistrate is the most appropriate.

But the problem is, she has other plans in mind!

Ask the magistrate to go, she will suffer the most.

"As the saying goes, officials and officials protect each other..." At this point, he suddenly realized something, and the words stopped abruptly.

Xie Qiao's eyes turned slightly, and he said with a smile that was not a smile: "Your Majesty's notice, the magistrate has a steelyard in his heart, and he knows how to measure it."

Immediately, Zhu Shi remembered the rumors about Qin Suo, and her heart was awe-inspiring, and she didn't dare to play tricks again!
Everyone knows that the king of the county loves the concubine the princess the most. If Xie Qiao hadn't had strong means, he would have been able to hold the king's heart to her?
Thinking of this, Zhu got up and said: "It's hard for an upright official to decide on family affairs, so don't bother the magistrate. Heli Shu was obtained by the princess of the county as an intermediary, and the general's mansion will not be too bullying because of the favor of the prince's mansion."

Xie Qiao put down his cup and got up.

Mrs. Zhu winked, knowing that Xie Qiao was a thank you guest, and said with a smile, "If that's the case, I won't bother you."

"Mingxiu, send the young lady out." Xie Qiao finished ordering Mingxiu and returned to the backyard without stopping.

Qin Mo was sitting in front of the table, the breakfast had been set, but he didn't move his chopsticks.

Xie Qiao frowned, and sat down opposite him: "It's cold, why don't you eat?"

Qin Mo didn't make a sound, and ordered someone to take it away and replace it with hot food.

Xie Qiao was overly hungry, drank a cup of tea, his appetite became even weaker, and he didn't want to eat.Resting his chin with one hand, he said, "It is said that Zheng Yuanxiu is unwilling to reconcile, why did he agree?"

"He has something to ask me." Qin Mo took a bite of the steamed bun, not refined, but also looked extremely elegant. "I'll show him the way."

Xie Qiao asked curiously, "What can I ask you for?" so much so that he let Shen go!

Qin Mo kept his secrets secret, and stared at the curious Xie Qiao with his dark eyes. Suddenly, he picked up a steamed bun and put it in her bowl: "Eat it, let me tell you."

Xie Qiao pouted and said unhappily: "I ate it while you were sleeping..." Under his deep gaze, his voice became smaller and smaller.There seems to be an illusion that nothing she does can hide from him, like a crystal person, he can see through her thoughts at a glance.

Picking up the steamed bun and taking a big bite, he pushed a cup of goat milk.

With a dry throat, Xie Qiao swallowed hard, picked up the goat milk and drank it, shaking the cup in his hand, his eyes flashed cunningly: "Two questions."

Qin Mo leaned on the back of the chair with a graceful posture: "Did I tell you that you drink goat's milk and I asked you to ask another question?"

Xie Qiao put the cup away and stopped drinking!
Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced, damn it, she had already drank it all, and there was only one sip left!
She clearly remembered that she didn't seem to drink much...

He stared at Qin Mou, he clearly did it on purpose!
insidious!

A faint smile trickled down from the corner of Qin Mo's mouth, and with his slender fingers, he pointed at the half steamed bun left in her bowl.

Xie Qiao glared at him. After eating half a steamed bun, he felt a little uncomfortable in his stomach. He poured a cup of hot water and drank it, which made him feel better.

Qin Mo handed her a brocade handkerchief, and said slowly: "The emperor issued a secret decree yesterday to transfer him to Yuhai. Japanese pirates are rampant, and he will be offered Futai every year."

Xie Qiao was shocked, she remembered that the emperor sent Kang Xu to inspect Qingzhou and also admiral Yu Hai to eliminate bandits, but she never expected that the officials and bandits would collude!
Qin Mo's deep eyes flashed with hostility, and he said coldly: "The famous Japanese pirates colluded with the bureaucrats and the rich and powerful. The emperor is eager to get rid of the Japanese pirates and enforce the sea ban. There is no one available in the court."

"You recommended it?" Xie Qiao felt that she had tricked Zheng Yuanxiu.

Qin Mo laughed, but the smile didn't reach his eyes: "He is indeed a very suitable candidate."

Xie Qiao declined to comment.

Qin Mo said: "Do you know who Kang Xu is?"

Xie Qiao was taken aback, she didn't know about Kang Xu, she only knew that he was born as a mud-legged son, and after returning to the court to receive rewards for his meritorious service in repelling the Tartars, he was suddenly appointed governor and dispatched to Qingzhou.At that time, it caused a heated discussion.

Qin Mo said in a cold voice, "He is the elder brother of Princess Rong."

"How is it possible!" Xie Qiao was startled, but then felt that something was impossible?If no one is pushing, how can a grassroots general make his contribution to the second rank?
But if it was the elder brother of Princess Rong, wouldn't it be better for him to act as the young master of the Jingyuan Houfu?
Do not--

Xie Qiao smelled a hint of conspiracy from it.

Covering up their origins and changing their identities, what are they plotting?
"Could it be that Prince Rong... is also a wolf with ambition?" Xie Qiao could only think of this.However, he got involved with the King of Shu, and the officials in the court were somewhat involved with him, but they never had close friendships. The emperor would never have thought that he also coveted that position.

Suddenly, Xie Qiao suddenly remembered, Yu Qinglan left Beijing, where did he go?

Does he know what his Prince Rong is planning?
"Prince Rong used Kang Xu to enrich his private pockets and expand his contacts. Many bureaucrats were connected to the Japanese because of Kang Xu. This matter is the handle he holds in his hands." Qin Mou's voice became more and more cold and chilly, which is exactly what happened. It was Yu Qinglan who had been investigating in Yu Hai for several months.

If he hadn't noticed the clue and went to Yu Hai, how could he have found Kang Xu?

He came from a grassroots background, walked alone, and never met with the ministers of the court, which is indeed enough to deceive people's eyes and ears.

"What does this have to do with Zheng Yuanxiu and Li?" Xie Qiao asked dissatisfied.

Qin Mou pursed his lips: "He has no connections. If he goes to Yu Hai, he is afraid that he will be killed before he even makes a move. If he wants to intervene, he must be connected." At this point, he paused and smiled slightly. : "The Right Chief Envoy is Nalan Qingyu's uncle."

"What does this have to do with Nalan Qingyu—" Xie Qiao suddenly understood, looked at Qin Mo in disbelief, and suddenly smiled: "You are really black-hearted!"

Nalan Qingyu and Zheng Yuanxiu are at odds, why should they help him?
If Zheng Yuanxiu has no wife and no children, and Qin Suo is dealing with Nalan Shu, and Zheng Yuanxiu marries Nalan Qingyu, then he and the chief minister will become a family.

As a family, many things are easier to handle.

The important thing is that Zheng Yuanxiu married Nalan Qingyu as a regular wife, then the existence of the Shen family became an obstacle and had to be kicked away.

He Lishu exchanged in this way, I'm afraid it will make Shen even more sad?
She is no match for power in Zheng Yuanxiu's heart.

That night, in order to save her, it could be said that he confessed his true feelings, but in the blink of an eye, he gave up on her because of Yu Hai's relationship.

Xie Qiao questioned: "How can you be sure that Nalan Shu will agree? Don't forget that Nalan Qingyu harmed the Shen family before, and Zheng Yuanxiu hated her deeply. Nalan Shu was heartbroken for what Nalan Qingyu did. , After all, it is his daughter, no sensible person would agree!"

"Nalan Qingyu has a leg problem. The two of you are in the same family. Why would Nalan Shu not agree?" Qin Mo lowered his eyes, picked up a glass of wine, but was snatched away by Xie Qiao. , Nalanshu naturally would not agree.He urgently needed to seek refuge for Nalan Qingyu, and Dingguo General's Mansion, he would naturally be at ease.

All grievances and grievances are caused by Shen's family, now that Zheng Yuanxiu has given up on Shen's family, why should Nalanshu be worried?

"It's all thanks to you!" Xie Qiao snorted coldly, "What kind of wine do you drink early in the morning?"

"Nalan Shu disagrees with me. I didn't play around. I just pointed out a way for Zheng Yuanxiu. Whether he can let Nalan Shu let go depends on his ability." But just a casual mention.

Xie Qiao pouted, what's the difference?
Nalan Qingyu's reputation has been ruined, and it is difficult to marry high!Zheng Yuanxiu is a good choice!

Nalan Shu, there is no choice!
Because he also came to Beijing for the first time, and the court also needs contacts to gain a firm foothold.

Xie Qiao noticed that Qin Suan seemed to be paying too much attention to Yu Hai's side. Looking at him with heavy eyes, as if he was preoccupied, with a faint tinge of tiredness between his brows, Xie Qiao stopped asking him and sat quietly in his chair. around.

Qin Mo suddenly hugged Xie Qiao tightly and said: "You are still young, don't worry about other things, first give birth to a child for me."

Xie Qiao didn't know why he suddenly brought up this matter again, and wanted to ask him what happened, but these words came to his lips, Xie Qiao restrained himself, and didn't ask.

He wanted to say that if she didn't ask, she would take the initiative to confess.

"Okay." Xie Qiao leaned on his chest and nodded.

At this moment, Lan Xing stood at the door and said, "Your Majesty, Deputy General Yang is here."

Qin Mo let go of Xie Qiao, got up and went to the study, Xie Qiao suddenly grabbed his hand.

Qin Mo stroked the top of her head, as if to comfort her: "I'm a bit busy these days, I'll take you to Hongye Peak to enjoy it later."

Xie Qiao let go of his hand, and Qin Mo strode away.

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Inside the study.

Vice General Yang sat in the study, and in the short time he waited for someone, he had already drank half a pot of tea.

squeak-

The door opened, and Vice General Yang stood up abruptly. When he saw Qin Mou, he said loudly, "Your Majesty, have you really thought it through?"

"Starting tomorrow, you will start managing all the things in the barracks." Sitting behind the desk, Qin Mo pointed to Lan Xing and said, "He will assist you."

"Master." Lan Xing felt that the sudden change of plan made it difficult for him to adapt.

"Your Majesty, are you planning to go to Yuhai?" Vice General Yang felt that things had deviated from the plan they had made before: "No, it's too dangerous over there. Not too bad."

"Yu Qinglan returns to Beijing, I'll go." Qin Mo said without comment: "It's just a replacement, it won't affect anything."

Vice General Yang looked at Lan Xing, and tried to persuade him: "Jun Wang, think about it for the princess."

Qin Mo's gaze changed slightly, and he leaned against the back of the chair, silent.

Lan Xing seemed to realize something, and gave Vice General Yang a wink, and the two quietly withdrew.

The door closed behind itself, and Vice General Yang said in bewilderment: "We had a good discussion at the beginning, but suddenly changed our minds. I don't know how worried the brothers are. Yu Hai's side is simply a mess, and the entanglements are extensive. The imperial court sends every year The people all died inexplicably, and the court never gave an explanation, only that the Japanese pirates robbed and killed, and the county king went there, there was an accident..." Vice General Yang sighed irritably, and muttered: "The county king is watching The princess of the county is like an eyeball, why is she willing to leave her?"

"I'm afraid it's because of the princess of the county." Lan Xing said quietly, if not for Vice General Yang suddenly mentioning the princess of the county, he would never have thought of it.That day, it was he who was riding the carriage. The king of the county asked the princess of the county what she wanted. He thought it was a love story and wanted to avoid it. He suddenly heard the words of the princess of the county.Immediately afterwards, he began to hand over the military affairs in the barracks, replacing the person who was originally arranged to go to Yu Hai with Zheng Yuanxiu, and even decided to go to Yu Hai himself.

Lan Xing continued: "The king of the county is in the capital, under the eyes of the emperor, so it is not easy to go out of the capital. If General Dingguo can't calm down Yu Hai, he will definitely become a serious problem for the emperor. It is imperative to calm down Yu Hai. Ask the emperor to go to Yu Hai, the emperor will not only not do anything to him, but will definitely send someone to protect him." As long as he leaves the capital, the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, the master can come and go freely, and can be by the princess' side.

All of this must be done slowly.

Vice General Yang looked puzzled, what does this have to do with the princess of the county?
"You'll know when the time comes." Lan Xing made a joke.

Vice General Yang couldn't get an answer when he asked, so he simply stopped asking and went back to the barracks.

Lan Xing glanced at the study room, and suddenly thought of a sentence - Heroes are sad about beauty!

I just hope that everything the master and son have done for the master and mother is worth it.

As soon as Lan Xing left, the courtyard was empty and the fallen leaves were flying.

Behind the huge banana tree, a water-blue skirt fluttered out. After a moment of silence, Xie Qiao came out, looking at the direction of the study with a calm expression on his face, his calm eyes seemed to be wrinkled by the blowing autumn wind, and there were layers of waves. ripple.

Lan Yu stood behind Xie Qiao.

After a long time, Xie Qiao said slowly, "Don't tell anyone what happened today."

"Yes."

When Xie Qiao returned to the house, he heard the announcement that Mrs. Shen had returned.

Shen came in after Mingxiu, looked at Xie Qiao in a trance, and said with concern: "Princess Princess, why are you worried?"

Xie Qiao came back to his senses in a daze, a smile flashed across his lips and said, "Is it done?"

Shen Shi nodded and said: "He never made things difficult for me. The general's wife was not very happy. Later, when she saw the magistrate who came over, she stopped talking." After a pause, Shen Shi looked at Xie Qiao, hesitated to speak, looked at She looked over and asked, "Master Zhifu, did you invite me over?"

"Well, what's the matter?" Xie Qiao nodded casually, "You are not greedy for Zheng Yuanxiu's private property, you just want to return the dowry. Your sister-in-law came to ask me for help early in the morning, and I would not refuse to agree, after all, she is your sister-in-law. "

Shen remained silent, and suddenly realized that Xie Qiao didn't even use a knife to kill people!

The magistrate will liquidate what Zheng Yuanxiu has gained from helping her two brothers over the years, or return it to Zheng Yuanxiu, and he will give subsidies to the brothers.Either they keep it and compensate Zheng Yuanxiu with the current value.

Cutting a full layer of flesh on the two of them, Zhu's heart ached so much that she cursed Xie Qiao overtly and secretly.

"I feel very happy in my heart." A smile bloomed on Shen's face.

"Just vent your anger. They are your elder brother and sister-in-law. You will inevitably miss the elders and swallow your anger. Since she came to the door and wanted to plot against me, I will not be merciful. She thinks everyone is a fool, let her figure it out?" Xie Qiao disdainful Dao, this kind of power villain should be dealt with severely!
For a petty profit, and regardless of the family relationship, she will let them spit out everything they eat!

Shen's eyes were hot, she sucked her nose and said: "How can I be good friends with you." Apart from parents, only Xie Qiao treated her well regardless of repayment.

Xie Qiao shook his head, and said worriedly: "You should plan carefully for the future. Now that your sister-in-law is being tricked by me, I'm afraid it will be on your head. If they dare to sell you to Zheng Yuanxiu, they will definitely pay you back." There is a next time."

Chen nodded, she knew all of this, and she already had plans in her heart, "I don't want to marry again, they will definitely plot against me, it is impossible for me to go back to Shen's residence, the house has been bought and everything is settled, I just need to live in it." Just go in."

"You are still in the confinement period. I am afraid that you will suffer from illness after working so hard. These days, you live in the county prince's mansion, and you will move after the confinement period." Xie Qiao looked at Shen, thinking of the woman she married. Man, thinking about what he had just heard, he sighed.

"Do you think a woman who often stays away from home because of a wish of her own makes her husband give up all his followers? Do you think she should persist?" Xie Qiao suddenly felt that she was selfish. She had never asked or thought about Qin Qin. When you suddenly want something, you only care about what you want and think.

Never thought that Qin Mo had done so much for her in secret.

Xie Qiao was lying on the table, and for a moment, she wanted to give up.In just a few decades of life, you don't need to make a career, you can be considered a success if you have an IKEA IKEA room, a husband and a child.

But is she willing to do so?
Xie Qiao shook her head, she didn't have an answer either, maybe after she gave up, she was willing to live in the back house, I'm afraid it would be a pity after all in her old age.

Shen Shi was startled, her gaze flickered slightly, and she knew that she was probably asking about the current situation where she was making a choice.

"I think it is a happy thing to be the wife of this man. How difficult it is to be supported? A man puts everything down for his wife to realize her wish. He just doesn't want her to leave regrets in the future. He thinks this It's something worthwhile. If it's worth it, why can't you stick to it?" Shen Shi is very envious of Xie Qiao, and Qin Mo's doing this for her is enough to show that she is more than everything in his heart.

That being the case, how can those external things compare to her?
He loved it so much, why should she stick to who paid more for whom?
As long as the relationship between husband and wife is harmonious and there is no estrangement due to her decision, it is not a problem.

Xie Qiao seemed to understand, but at the same time still seemed to have doubts.

But she understood what Shen meant.

Xie Qiao was immersed in her own thoughts, she didn't know when Shen Shi left.

At night, Qin Mo was called away by Lan Xing and did not come back.

Looking at the empty room, Xie Qiao took out the fur coat with one sleeve ready, and continued to sew it stitch by stitch.

The first time is raw and the second time is familiar. Xie Qiao is more proficient this time. At dawn, there is only a little bit left, and he can do it well in another night.

Putting away the needle and thread, Ban Xia fetched water in, looked at the dark blue under Xie Qiao's eyes, and said in surprise: "Princess Princess, have you not slept all night?"

Xie Qiao beat his sore back and said with a smile, "I can't sleep."

Ban Xia said with concern: "You also have to take care of your own body, don't stay up all night for one thing, it will damage your body, the gain outweighs the loss."

"Understood." Xie Qiao responded, and suddenly remembered that Lan Yang would get married tomorrow.Before she went to put on makeup, she ordered: "Take out the nanmu box I prepared, and follow me to Prince Rong's mansion later."

Ban Xia responded, picked up the medicine bottle above Duobao Pavilion, and poured out a pill for Xie Qiao.

Xie Qiao shook his head and said, "No need."

Ban Xia was startled, thought it was all right, and threw away the pill casually.

Xie Qiao picked up a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and wrote another prescription to Banxia, ​​"You give Mingxiu, let her prepare the medicine, boil it for me and send it to me."

Ban Xia will do it immediately.

After Xie Qiao finished his meal, Qin Mou hadn't come back yet.It was Lan Yang who sent an invitation card, inviting her to meet in the ink museum building.

Take the box and go to the banquet in a carriage.

Lan Yang arrived early and reserved a private room on the third floor.

When Xie Qiao passed by, he saw her lying on the window, staring blankly at one place.Following her line of sight, she saw Liu Ziqing in a white robe, standing in front of the desk and swaying his hair.

"I wondered in my heart, why didn't I invite you to the restaurant, so I was looking at my lover!" Xie Qiao suddenly made a sound, which scared Lan Yang, looked back at Xie Qiao, patted his chest and said, "Why did you walk without making a sound? Scared me."

"I knocked on the door and came in, but there was no sound, so I thought you were not there." Xie Qiao teased, "I see Mr. Liu treats you very well, how do you feel about him?"

Lan Yang's face collapsed, she was fine at first, since Zhuangzi came back, she hadn't seen him for a long time.In the past, no matter where you go, you can meet them.Now, if I wanted to ask him something, I couldn't see him no matter where I went.Today, everyone heard that he was coming to the ink museum building, and asked Xie Qiao to come over by the way.

"I think he's avoiding me." Lan Yang couldn't help thinking that something must have happened the night she got drunk.

Xie Qiao raised his eyebrows, and suddenly, seeing Lan Yang's expression changed.Then I saw a woman walking towards Liu Ziqing, staring at him affectionately, whispering, frowning and smiling with her own style.

"Snapped--"

Lan Yang closed the window, sat for a while, and suddenly walked downstairs.

(End of this chapter)