Chapter 131: It's just a quick knife, don't be so serious
There was a hint of smile on Fu Qingyin's lips.
"Smart indeed."
"Where is Su Huaiyuan?"
"Reporting to the commander, it is less than 500 miles away. According to the itinerary, we will arrive the day after tomorrow."
Fu Qingyin stroked the lid of the cup gently: "The day after tomorrow, the tenth day of August, after a few days of rest, it will be just in time for him to go to the palace for the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. He has calculated the date well."
"Are there any other unusual movements in the Su family?"
"The Su family doesn't have any, but... Qi Mubai does have a little."
"Hmm?" Fu Qingyin raised his voice slightly.
"He sent someone back to the countryside to pick up his biological mother, Yu."
Fu Qingyin's expression did not change, but a gleam of sarcasm flashed across his eyes: "Check carefully, this person is two-faced, heartless, and not a filial person at all."
There must be a reason why he brought his mother to Beijing even though he was not appointed as an official.
The secret guard took the order and left, while Hao Mengye, who was standing beside him, frowned slightly.
Fu Qingyin took a sip of tea: "Just say whatever you want to say."
Hao Mengye bowed and said, "I think that as a top scholar, one should not only look at his academic knowledge, but also pay attention to his character. Obviously, Qi Mubai has a bad character. Commander, why are you..."
Fu Qingyin raised her eyelids slightly, and Hao Mengye didn't dare to say anything else.
"Why don't you report this to the Emperor? Ask him to cancel his title as the top scholar?"
Hao Mengye said nothing and nodded slightly.
Fu Qingyin's eyes were slightly cold: "Your thoughts have been off track recently."
Hao Mengye's heart trembled and he quickly knelt down on one knee.
Fu Qingyin put down the teacup with a crisp sound, and Hao Mengye's breathing was held.
"The Red Dragon Guard is the sword in the hands of the emperor."
"A sharp knife should not have a heart."
"You can't influence any of the emperor's appointments."
Hao Mengye lowered his head even lower: "Yes, I will remember it."
Fu Qingyin tilted his head to look at the undulating young buds in the teacup, and said slowly, "Tell someone to tell Jin Baobao that Qi Mubai wants to bring Yu to the capital."
"yes."
…
Yu Shengsheng put down his pen and let out a breath.
The last one, repair completed.
Jin Baobao lay on the windowsill and looked inside: "Miss, is it fixed?"
"Yes," Yu Shengsheng nodded, "Today is exactly the ninth day, which is within the date promised to Shopkeeper Song, so it is not considered a breach of contract."
"Then I'll go get the car ready and send it to him?"
Yu Shengsheng thought for a moment and said, "I won't go. This painting is important. If I go out, I will be too conspicuous. The Second Young Master already knows about this shop. I should be as careful as possible. Others have helped me, but I am causing trouble for them."
Jin Baobao thought to himself that Shopkeeper Song was not afraid of trouble, so it would be better to cause him some trouble, since it was his fault for lying.
"Okay, I'll go alone. Don't worry, Miss. I'll make sure the painting is delivered and the banknote is retrieved."
Yu Shengsheng packed up the painting and said, "Exchange some loose change for me. Pick out the snacks you like and buy a few of them. Buy two pounds of jujube paste cake for Madam Zhou, and then..."
"And some almond crisps."
Grandma Wu likes it.
Jin Baobao memorized the painting and said, "Yes, don't worry, Miss. I promise to get it done."
Jin Baobao left. Yu Shengsheng was tidying up her desk. She saw a box on the shelf, took it down and opened it.
Since I received the reward that day, I have not opened it.
After opening it and taking a closer look, she couldn't help but exclaim in amazement. It was indeed a good thing. No wonder Lu Xingzhan reminded her before he left not to let others snatch it away. Any scholar who saw this thing would want to possess it for himself.
Yu Shengsheng felt a little regretful. If she had known it was so valuable, she would have found a reason to refuse it.
Su Yanshu's words were unpleasant to hear, but they were indeed true. The Imperial Concubine and the Queen were at loggerheads with each other. She stepped forward to accept the white cloth bestowed by the Imperial Concubine, and this time it was the Four Treasures of the Study. In the eyes of the Queen, this was taking sides and a provocation.
Yu Shengsheng closed the lid and thought to herself that she didn't know when the imperial concubine would ask her to continue painting the portrait. She would have to find an opportunity at that time. She couldn't say it directly, but she could always say it in a tactful way.
She had no intention of getting involved in any fight, nor did she want to take sides.
What I want to do most right now is to avenge Grandma Wu.
After that, stay away from trouble and live a peaceful life.
Yu Shengsheng had been overworked these days. Now that he had finished his work, he felt tired all of a sudden and fell asleep on the bed.
While she was dozing off, she seemed to hear someone calling her.
“Shengsheng, Shengsheng!”
In a daze, she saw Grandma Wu's smiling face and her eyes immediately turned red.
"Grandma, you're back?"
"Good girl, don't cry," Grandma Wu hugged her gently, "Don't cry, grandma is always with you."
Yu Shengsheng nodded with tears in her eyes.
"Do you still have the half of the jade pendant that you have worn since you were a child?" asked Grandma Wu.
"Here," Yu Shengsheng nodded, "I remember what you said. Keep it well. I haven't told anyone else except you. Bring it with you when you come to the capital."
"That's good. Remember, don't lose it."
Yu Shengsheng suddenly opened her eyes: "Grandma!"
Grandma Wu is not here.
Just a dream.
Yu Shengsheng's heart suddenly felt empty and her throat felt blocked.
Nanny Zhou heard the noise and came in: "Miss, what's wrong?"
Yu Shengsheng hid the sadness in her eyes: "It's okay, is Baobao back?"
"not yet……"
As soon as he finished speaking, Golden Leopard rushed in like a gust of wind.
Without even bothering to put down the several packages in his hand, he took out the banknotes and handed them to Yu Shengsheng, saying quickly, "Miss, I just got some news."
"What news?" Yu Shengsheng asked flatteringly.
"I heard that Qi Baigou sent someone back to his hometown to pick up his mother."
Ever since they met in Su Zhiyi's yard that day, Jin Baobao gave Qi Mubai a nickname, Qi Baigou.
Yu Shengsheng didn’t care about it at first, but somehow, she suddenly thought of the dream she had just had.
Did Grandma Wu send this message to her in her dream?
Remind her to keep properly the half jade pendant she has been wearing since she was a child.
That was something that represented her identity.
Now I heard that Qi Mubai wanted to bring Yu to the capital. He has not been appointed as an official yet, so it is unknown whether he can stay in the capital or where he will be sent.
When he becomes the top scholar in the imperial examination, the imperial court will send someone back to his hometown to announce the good news, and Yu should have known the good news.
Even if you want to bring him in to live together, you have to wait until he is stable.
What's the point of bringing people here now?
Share family happiness?
If it had been said before, Yu Shengsheng would have believed it, but now... she doesn't believe it.
Qi Mubai must have a purpose for doing this.
Grandma Wu reminded the people from my hometown in a dream.
It's no coincidence.
Yu Shengsheng never believed in any coincidences. All coincidences were deliberately created by humans.
Yu Shengsheng held the banknote in his hand, his mind racing, and he remained speechless for a long time.
"Miss, what's wrong? Miss?"
Yu Shengsheng came back to her senses and handed the banknote back to her: "Baobao, help me with something."
"Miss, what do you want? Just tell me. It's free."
"Give this banknote to Shopkeeper Song and ask him for a favor," Yu Shengsheng slowed down his speech and whispered in her ear.
"Do you remember?"
Jin Baobao silently recalled what she had just said in his heart and nodded heavily: "Remember it."
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