The letter was hidden in a secret room in the mansion of Duke Mao, and Xie Zhao and his men risked their lives to find it.
Just as expected, the mastermind behind this is hidden deep inside.
Not only did the man write the letter with his left hand, he also used code words.
With only one letter and countless speculations, it is impossible to grasp the instructions of the person behind the scenes.
In order to decipher the code, Xie Zhao needs at least three letters.
This move was made too hastily.
Jia Xinglin's death triggered a backlash among the nobles, and Xiao She realized the problem: "The doctor who committed suicide out of fear of punishment had a very clean background."
Xiao She sent people to investigate, but they found nothing. This made him even more suspicious.
"The man behind this has long been displeased with Duke Mao's Mansion. He took advantage of Zhao Zhe's attack to rob and disrupt the situation."
Xie Zhao guessed that Jia Xinglin must have accidentally learned the secret and was killed efficiently.
We should lie low for a while and maintain superficial calm.
"Yuanhe, I have something to ask."
There was heavy rain in the south for over a month, which washed away bridges and flooded fertile fields.
There was no food in the government granaries, which led to riots among the refugees.
Local officials had been suppressing the incident, and Xiao She learned the news half a month later.
Because it concerns people's livelihood, Xiao She cannot sleep at night and loses his hair day by day.
Xie Zhao followed Xiao She to discuss matters and took the opportunity to recommend Jiang Yuzhu's hair growth shop: "I suggest you give it a try. If it doesn't work, it's free."
Xiao She was full of mystery: "If I don't pay, can I leave her shop alive?"
Yuanhe has changed, and even its own people are betraying it!
In a flash, it was April 25th of the lunar calendar, Jiang Yuzhu's birthday.
Jiang Yuzhu hadn't seen anyone for a long time since Xie Zhao kissed her secretly last time.
Liang An would return home from time to time to report: "Madam, please don't blame the master. The flood in the south is serious, and the emperor often summons the master to the palace to discuss matters at night."
Xie Zhao was busy with government affairs every day and had to discuss with officials from the Ministry of Works how to solve the flood problem. He only slept for more than an hour a day.
After hearing this, Jiang Yuzhu warned, "You have to be considerate when you follow the master. Serve him food and supplements every two hours. If you can't do it, find a careful maid to serve him."
Seeing this, Liang An said, "Madam, the master only needs one little one."
Originally, there was a maid serving in the magistrate's back hall. The maid had evil intentions and wanted to climb onto the bed in the middle of the night. She hid in the study, but Xie Zhao threw her out like a rat.
From then on, Xie Zhao gained a reputation for being aloof from women.
It was not early, and Shen came with Shen Zhilan in a carriage to pick up Jiang Yuzhu. The birthday banquet was chosen to be held at Jiang Mansion.
Originally, Shen planned to hold one at each of the two mansions, but after thinking about it, it would be better for them to go to the Jiang family as well, as there would be more people and it would be more lively.
Jiang Yuzhu excitedly got on the carriage and thanked Shen: "Mother, you spoil your daughter-in-law too much."
There is no custom in the capital for a married woman to return to her parents' home to celebrate her birthday. Chen was originally afraid that her relative Shen would not agree.
Who knew that Shen would take the initiative to suggest going together, which made everyone in the Jiang family very happy.
Shen held Jiang Yuzhu's hand, glanced at her belly and smiled, "It's my duty."
Over a month, the son only came home for one night.
Shen sent a maid to the yamen to call for someone, but before she could get a reply, Xie Zhao entered the palace again.
Knowing that Xie Zhao was busy with official duties and that a minister's duty was to share the emperor's worries, Shen had no choice but to treat Jiang Yuzhu better to make up for her loss.
Inside the Jiang Mansion, the back garden was specially decorated.
Every half a meter, there is a portrait hanging.
Chen took Shen to each one of them and introduced them with a smile.
Da Qi did not have the technology to take photographs, but its painters were of extremely high quality.
From Jiang Yuzhu's birth, full moon, and one-year-old celebration, Chen would invite painters to paint her every year and carefully preserve them. The scenes of the past have become precious memories.
"This is the day Yuzhu got married. It's been more than three years."
Chen sighed, and Shen nodded frequently, feeling a little embarrassed. It had been more than three years, and her son was still an invisible man.
Today is Jiang Yuzhu's birthday, and Xie Zhao can't make it back. Shen will be too embarrassed to face her in-laws in the future.
Seeing what Shen was thinking, Jiang Yuzhu quickly changed the subject: "What delicacies are being prepared in the mansion today?"
The mother-in-law was worried and wanted to manipulate Xie Zhao again, and Jiang Yuzhu was implicated every time.
Upon hearing this, Chen opened up: "Mother specially invited the chef from Deguilou, who is also good at making Jiangnan cuisine. I guarantee the taste will be great."
Chen is very considerate, while Shen and Shen Zhilan are both from Jiangnan and are not used to the taste of Beijing.
While everyone was talking, Xie Zhao and Xie Xuan arrived.
I didn't sleep all night last night, but I finally got two hours of freedom.
Xie Zhao handed over a small box and said, "Madam, take a look. This is the birthday gift your husband prepared for you."
The box is not big and not heavy.
Jiang Yuzhu thought Xie Zhao was giving away jewelry like the others, so she lost interest.
Due to the crowd's expectant look, Jiang Yuzhu had no choice but to open the box.
There was a cowhide bag in the box, with a silver corner sticking out from the opening of the bag.
"Is this a pocket crossbow?"
Jiang Yuzhu held it in her hand and played with it, unable to let it go.
If you encounter danger, the small crossbow that Xie Zhao gave you can be used for self-defense.
Mrs. Chen was a little surprised. Seeing that her daughter liked to follow suit and praised him a few times, she glanced at the sky and said, "Your father should be back soon."
I originally thought that Xie Zhao was absent, but it turned out that Jiang Fulu was the last one to come back in the family.
Chen was just about to send a servant to urge them when she saw several people coming to the entrance of the back garden.
Jiang Fulu, who was in the lead, looked unhappy, and behind him were the brothers Jiang Huaida and Jiang Huaiqing.
Jiang Yuzhu's gaze fell on the man in black with gold embroidered on his cuffs. He had a pair of peach blossom eyes, and his every move revealed his elegance and grace.
His gaze fell on Jiang Yuzhu's face, his eyes sparkling with affection.
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