Qing Zhaiwei reported back that they found the mother and daughter of the Meng family in a poor settlement in Xiecheng. The mother and daughter of the Meng family made a living by needlework. At that time, they were sewing in a narrow and dim room with the help of daylight. When they heard the visitor greet them and explain the whole story, they were stunned.

After choking for a long time, he finally burst into tears.

For Qing Zhaiwei to ask about some things would be presumptuous, so after carefully probing and confirming that there were only two of them, he did not dare to ask in detail. He could only send a message back first, and then took Meng's mother and daughter to Pingyang.

In fact, you don't need to ask to know that Fu Pei is basically gone, or he has gotten lost or something like that, it would be difficult to find him anyway.

Wei Jing unfolded the letter and took a look. His smile rose halfway and then froze.

It's not that he didn't care about his aunt and cousin, but only his cousin, but he had too high expectations, at least he could leave some incense for his uncle.

Shao Qing could only comfort her: "You can find a son-in-law for your cousin in the future, or when your cousin gives birth to a child, you can adopt him to your uncle as his grandson. That's also fine."

Actually it is still different, because this is not popular now. In the eyes of people at that time, the bloodline of a daughter was different from that of a son.

It is too feudal, but there is nothing we can do about it. This is the way the world is, and it is useless to refute it.

She sighed.

"Yeah, you're right."

Wei Jing had experienced a lot, and after a moment of sadness, he quickly cheered up and said, "This is good news."

The world is in such a mess. After years of ups and downs for an orphan and a widow, it's already pretty good that the two of them are still alive.

"Let's go back to Pingcheng tomorrow."

Meng's mother and daughter were being sent to Pingcheng.

Today is the twentieth day after Wei Jing was injured. The wound has healed greatly. The elm seed-sized scab is not only very stable, but also shows signs of shrinking. It will fall off gradually in a short time.

The paleness on his face gradually disappeared, and his behavior returned to normal. He also began to handle official business. Although there were strict time limits, Shao Qing would not allow him to overwork.

The ride was a bit bumpy, but if you were riding in a car, it would be fine if you used thick padding and went slowly. Even if there was no news, Wei Jing was planning to set off back to Pingcheng in the next two days.

Now it’s just a little earlier.

Shao Qing naturally had no objection, but she personally went to check on the carriage, making sure it was padded thickly. She was also afraid that he would feel hot, and it was not convenient to put too many ice basins in the carriage, so she specially laid an ivory mat.

Wei Jing had never sat in such a soft carriage in his life. The heart in his chest was softer than the carriage. He hugged her and kissed her: "Aqing is so nice."

He felt sweet and distressed, pinched her slender waist and frowned: "You've lost weight."

My wife has taken good care of me for the past half month. I am naturally happy and sweet, but I am also very distressed. "I am almost well now. I am back in Pingcheng. You must have a good rest."

"Um."

He has lost some weight, but Shao Qing doesn't think he has lost weight due to fatigue. Isn't it normal to be a little thinner in such a hot summer? The same is true in previous years.

But she didn't refute him, she smiled and responded to him, hugged his neck, felt his body temperature, and asked with a smile: "What kind of people are aunt and cousin?"

These two are Wei Jing's only relatives, and since they are female, she will naturally take good care of them. But we will have to get along with each other in the future, so it’s better to ask in advance to get some basic knowledge.

Wei Jing said, "My aunt is dignified and virtuous. She treats me respectfully but also kindly."

Well, not more, not less, exactly the same as what I said last time.

Shao Qing couldn't help but glance at him. Could it be that he wasn't very familiar with her at all?

But it is not surprising. One is His Royal Highness the Prince, and the other is his aunt but more of a concubine; one is a man from outside, and the other is a female relative. The two people's circles are completely different.

In fact, Shao Qing's guess was almost right. The inner and outer courtyards of the marquis's mansion were heavily guarded. Meng would only meet him when he went to greet her, and occasionally when the empress came to pay her respects in the palace. There was no chance for him to get to know her in depth.

But the Meng family is still good. Wei Jing, who had such a good memory, frowned and thought for a long time, but he couldn't remember what his cousin Fu Yun looked like. After thinking for a while, he finally said, "My fifth cousin is dignified, intelligent, gentle, kind and obedient, so the son of the Marquis of Jingjiang came to ask for her three times."

Shao Qing was annoyed. This was obviously just a cliché. When praising noble ladies, one would usually pick up a few flattering words.

Forget it, no need to ask, he has no impression.

Shao Qing was sure that he didn't know as much as he did.

As a former noble lady from one of the most prestigious families in the capital, she had naturally met the wife of Marquis Pinghai, Mrs. Meng, and the legitimate daughter of the fifth child, the Fu family.

In Shao Qing's memory, Meng was tall and plump, with a face like a silver plate and beautiful features. She was a lady from a noble family with elegant manners. As for Fu Yun, she was bright and attractive in appearance. It was said that she resembled Madam Fu when she was young, and her figure resembled her mother, also tall and plump.

The relationship between the Shao family and the Pinghai Marquis Mansion was average, and the original body and Fu Yun didn't have any special interactions. They were just familiar with each other but didn't have a deep understanding.

Well, no matter what kind of personality it is, it actually exists. If you get along well, just be more attentive. If it's just normal, just be polite. She has work to do anyway.

Shao Qing didn't bother at all and quickly put the problem aside, focusing only on taking care of Wei Jing.

The carriage arrived in Pingcheng at a leisurely pace on the fifth day. By perfect calculation, Meng's mother and daughter also arrived that day, and entered the city just as they received the report.

…

The long-lost relatives, the only relatives left in the world, were finally found after many difficulties. Even someone as steady as Wei Jing couldn't help but get excited for a moment.

Before the carriage had stopped, he stood up and tried to lift the curtain.

Shao Qing hurriedly said, "Slow down."

She glared at him and stepped forward to support him: "There's no need to rush. Your injury hasn't healed completely yet."

Not fully recovered, but almost. She probably forgot that when they were by the Qian River, he set out from Hexiang to Pingtao on the fifth day after being seriously injured.

Wei Jing's complexion had returned to normal by now, and his strength had almost recovered. The wound would only hurt a little when he moved roughly, but it was very mild and no longer a problem. However, he still enjoyed his wife's nervousness and concern, and smiled back: "Okay."

The couple got out of the carriage hand in hand and went to the front hall.

Wei Jing's pace was still quite hurried, but Shao Qing didn't say anything to him this time, because she knew he was very emotional.

This emotion easily infected Shao Qing. Shao Qing was also very happy at first, happy that he had made up for his regrets. It was really not easy. He had been searching for such a long time before finally finding the person.

The couple strode into the front hall, and were both surprised at the first sight.

The current situation of Meng and Fu Yun is worse than imagined.

What came into view were two thin middle-aged women, one looked to be over fifty with premature gray hair, and the other looked to be in her early twenties, but Shao Qing knew that they were only forty-four and nineteen.

The two men were sitting stiffly in the front hall. When they heard the voice, they looked over and saw that their faces were sallow, their cheeks were sunken, and they looked so shriveled and thin that they were unrecognizable. There was no trace of their former plump appearance as white as a silver plate.

Fu Yun was better. Although she looked haggard and there was obvious sadness between her brows, she was young after all, and her facial features still had some of the shadow of her old self. After a little tidying up, she could be recognized at a glance.

However, Mrs. Meng's eye sockets were sunken, and her cheekbones looked particularly high. She was so thin that her eyes looked particularly large, but lifeless. Her cloudy eyeballs moved as she stared at Wei Jing blankly, but she didn't react.

She was completely different from the past. She sat there tense and obviously uneasy. She stared at Wei Jing for a long time without daring to recognize him. It was not until Wei Jing called out "Aunt" in a hoarse voice that Meng woke up from her dream and said, "Your Highness!"

The mother and daughter burst into tears and fell to the ground. They tried to greet him subconsciously, but they could not get up after falling to the ground and burst into tears.

The crying sounded so sad, as if crying blood, that Shao Qing felt uncomfortable in his heart.

If she is like this, what about Wei Jing? Wei Jing clenched his fists tightly, and a hint of water flashed in his black eyes. He took a few deep breaths, took a step forward, and helped Meng up.

His Adam's apple rolled rapidly a few times: "Aunt, I'm late."

Shao Qing also stepped forward to help Fu Yun up. The girl's hands felt bony and rough, and it was obvious that she had suffered a lot in the past few years.

"It's good to be back. Things will get better in the future."

That's the only consolation I can offer.

Obviously, only after seeing Wei Jing did the mother and daughter feel relieved. They cried for half an hour before gradually stopping with the comfort of Wei Jing and his wife.

Shao Qing ordered someone to fetch water and personally took care of the two of them while they washed and changed their clothes. It was obvious that the Meng mother and daughter were not used to it for the time being. No matter whether it was her or the maids and nannies, whenever a stranger approached, they would subconsciously tense their bodies and then relax after coming to their senses.

"Thank you, Princess."

"We are all family, there is no need to thank me. If you don't mind, aunt and cousin, you can call me A-Qing and sister-in-law."

Shao Qing had no choice but to slowly adapt to this cautious attitude.

After washing up, I returned to the front hall. After venting their anger, everyone calmed down. Wei Jing said, "Aunt and fifth cousin have suffered a lot. Please stay here and take good care of your health. If there is any inconvenience, just tell Aqing. Don't be shy."

It might be difficult to talk to him about the matters concerning the women, but husband and wife are one, so it would make no difference if I told his wife. After Wen Yan said a few words, he paused and asked, "What about Apei and your sixth cousin? But..."

This question must be asked clearly, even if you know it is a scar.

As expected, Meng burst into tears: "Liu Niang is in the posthouse... She didn't escape. As for Apei..."

The mother lost her son, and her cries were heartbreaking. Mrs. Meng covered her face and said, "It's my fault! I'm useless, I deserve to die! I didn't hold Apai's hand tightly, and someone snatched it away..."

Wei Jingshao Qing's heart sank. Fu Pei did not die of illness, but was kidnapped by human traffickers.

In such a chaotic world, there are countless people doing human trafficking, buying, stealing, and robbing. Boys are more valuable than girls, and good-looking ones are more valuable than ugly ones.

Wei Jing immediately asked: "When was it taken away? Where is it?"

"...It is in Heyi, Quyang County, Jingzhou."

Mrs. Meng burst into tears. Fu Yun also lowered her head and clenched her hands together and cried. Mrs. Meng sobbed, "It's been more than two years and three months. I've been looking for you for a long, long time. What a pity..."

It has been more than two years. It is like looking for a needle in a haystack to find it. Wei Jing's heart sank, but his expression remained unchanged. He said, "I will send someone to Heyi immediately."

Even if there was little hope, he had to try to look for it. Meng Shi was like grabbing a piece of driftwood before drowning. Hearing the sound, he immediately looked up and asked, "Can we really find it?"

Her eyes suddenly lit up, and Shao Qing felt sad. Wei Jing said in a deep voice: "I will do my best."

This probably gave Meng's mother and daughter some hope. Their cries gradually subsided. Shao Qing advised, "Aunt and cousin must be tired from the long journey. Why don't you take a good rest and meet again another day?"

The mother and daughter Meng are in really bad condition, and they are dizzy from crying so much. They need to rest and adjust. The courtyard where the two of them lived had already been prepared. It was Liuyunju, the best courtyard in the east. Wei Jing and Shao Qing personally sent them there and instructed the servants to serve them well and without any mistakes.

Back in the house, Wei Jing was in a bad mood. Shao Qing held his hand and comforted him, "Didn't the doctor check their pulse? Although my aunt and cousin are weak, they are not seriously ill. They will recover if they take good care of themselves."

Wei Jing let out a heavy breath, turned around, and held his wife's hand: "Thank you for your hard work, Aqing."

There were many inconveniences for the female members of the family, and she had to take care of many things herself.

Shao Qing gave him a glare: "You want to be an outsider with me?"

"Of course not."

…

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The main room in Liuyunju.

Meng's mother and daughter were unwilling to separate, so they temporarily lived together in the main house.

Lying on the spacious and soft bed, Fu Yun curled up and reached out to touch the new quilt and pillow, feeling the soreness of rest after a long period of fatigue. "We are really in Pingcheng."

The touch was smooth, everything was real, they were really taken here, she murmured, "Mother, can His Highness really find Apei?"

"I have no idea."

Thinking of her son, Meng cried again: "I just hope he can be well."

Thinking of her younger brother, Fu Yun wiped her eyes and hugged her mother tightly.

"Yes, I will."

…

Shao Qing naturally didn't know how the Meng mother and daughter talked in private, but she put a lot of thought into them.

After a short rest, she reviewed all the arrangements in detail, made appropriate adjustments, and personally inquired about them. She and Wei Jing visited the Meng family every day.

With such careful arrangements, the mother and daughter Meng were obviously much more at ease. They were not as reserved as when they first arrived. Their faces became fuller and the sallowness faded a lot. Meng began to smile, and the depression between Fu Yun's brows was also lessened.

"Your Highness, Madam."

When Mrs. Meng heard that Wei Jing and his wife had arrived, she hurriedly brought her daughter out. Both mother and daughter straightened their bodies and bowed.

Wei Jingxu supported her: "Didn't I tell you? Aunt, there's no need to be polite?"

“Rituals cannot be abolished.”

After the host and hostess sat down, there was not much topic to talk about with the female relatives. Wei Jing asked a few questions about their food, drink and daily life as usual.

Meng smiled and said, "It's all good. Your Highness, thank you for your concern for the Queen."

After all, they both came from prominent families, and after their words and deeds began to return to their former ways, they gradually began to reappear in their old ways.

This is clearly a positive development.

Wei Jingxin finally let it go, very happy. After returning to the house, he kissed his wife's cheek heavily: "Ah Qing, you are so nice."

His brows relaxed, and Shao Qing smiled: "It's just a matter of saying a few more words."

She pinched his cheek: "Was it okay to wipe yourself?"

Of course.

Wei Jing loved his wife the most when she gently wiped his body. The feeling of care and cherishment always made him indulge in it and linger.

"Well, it's hot today and I feel a little sticky." He said.

Shao Qing hurriedly ordered someone to bring some water, mixed it, and then undressed Wei Jing. Wei Jing cooperated very well, and in two or three strokes he was naked, waiting for his wife to come and serve him.

This person.

Shao Qing glared at him, unhappily twisted the handkerchief over and wiped it vigorously: "Is it suitable?"

This force was nothing to Wei Jing, he said quickly: "It's appropriate."

Shao Qing was both angry and amused. Okay, as long as you say it’s appropriate.

But she still felt sorry for him, so she slowed down after brushing a few times, especially when she turned to the front after brushing his back, and she was extremely careful around the scabs.

Wei Jing's scab has peeled off a little, leaving only the spot in the middle. No medicine is needed, but for now it can still be touched without contact with water. He had scabs on his chest, abdomen, legs and feet, so Shao Qing naturally wouldn't let him take a bath.

Wei Jing was quite happy to wipe his body, and his wife wiped it very carefully and made it very clean. But, there are also troubles.

Just then, Shao Qing's soft hands gently stroked his chest and abdomen, and the familiar fragrance lingered, and he reacted immediately.

He was young and strong, and his body recovered quickly. As his injuries healed, Yan Ming also started to add medicated food to replenish his qi and blood. The effect was very good, and his reaction was particularly strong. He became as hard as an iron pestle in an instant.

Shao Qing had very good eyesight and noticed it immediately and spat at him. He did this every time.

Wei Jing had no intention of hiding anything. His hands were very nimble and he immediately pulled the person into his arms. He put his hands into the front of his clothes and pressed his thin lips against hers.

His movements were too fast. Shao Qing was breathless from the kiss, and she didn't dare to push him away. After finally getting some separation, she quickly pushed his hairy hands away and covered her clothes with her clothes. "It's still not enough?"

Yan Ming implicitly stated that they were not allowed to have sex until their injuries were healed.

Her face was flushed, her eyes were watery, and her expression was very serious, and it was obvious that there was no room for negotiation.

"Isn't this all right?"

Wei Jing tried several times, but was firmly rejected by his wife. He was reluctant to force it, and his anger was building up, making him feel extremely uncomfortable.

Leaning back in pain, he turned around and faced inward dejectedly, saying no more.

Is this a temper tantrum?

Shao Qing was angry and amused, and felt sorry for him, so she hugged him and coaxed him, "It's almost there, wait a few more days, the doctor must have a reason for saying this, we can't act on our own."

"When everything is ready, I'll do as you say."

His wife spoke softly, hugged his back and whispered in his ear, and Wei Jing was so pleased that he could not help but turn around and hug her.

"You have to listen to me when the time comes."

"Um."

Shao Qing kissed him and said, "Let's wipe each other first, okay?"

In fact, Wei Jing now looks no different from usual, but he takes it seriously in his heart and is always cautious. She coaxed him to sit up and wash again. Seeing that he frowned and endured it, Shao Qing quickly sped up.

After finally wiping it and getting him dressed, the couple fell asleep in each other's arms. The thing was still prickly, so she had to find a way to divert his attention.

After thinking for a while, Shao Qing suddenly remembered something important, and said quickly: "Husband, my cousin was born at the end of the year, right? She is almost 20 years old. Do you want to see a husband?"

This is really a serious matter. Wei Jing is a man, but he has never thought about it in this way before. He was stunned and said quickly: "That's right."

"Doesn't your mother get along well with the ladies of various families? Since your aunt has just arrived and is not familiar with the place, it's a good opportunity for her to help look for some first."

Now Wei Jing was stationed outside Yizhou, and so were all the generals and officials. Naturally, many of them brought their families with them. Sun was born into a wealthy family and was Shao Qing's mother. Although she had only been here for a few months, she got along very well with all the families.

Shao Qing focused on external affairs, and Sun took over the task of maintaining relationships among the female members of the family in disguise.

Wei Jing's idea is good. Not only are the Meng mother and daughter unfamiliar with the person, they also need to recuperate.

She nodded: "Okay, I'll tell my mother tomorrow."