Chapter 83 Want to Escape
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 deeply hidden.
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 crime had a very clean background."
Xiao She sent people to investigate, but they found nothing. This made him even more suspicious.
"The mastermind behind this has long been dissatisfied with Duke Mao's Mansion, and took advantage of Zhao Zhe's crime to rob and disrupt the public's attention."
Xie Zhao guessed that Jia Xinglin must have learned the secret by accident and was killed efficiently.
We should lie dormant for a while and maintain superficial calm.
"Yuanhe, I have something to ask."
There was heavy rain in the south for more than a month, which washed away bridges and flooded fertile fields.
There was no food in the government’s granaries, which led to riots among the refugees.
The 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 couldn't sleep at night and his hair fell out 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, it doesn't matter if it doesn't work, it won't cost you money."
Xiao She was very secretive: "If I don't pay you, can I leave her shop alive?"
Yuanhe has changed, even its own people have betrayed it!
In a flash, it was April 25th of the lunar calendar, Jiang Yuzhu’s birthday.
Jiang Yuzhu hasn't seen anyone for a long time since Xie Zhao kissed her secretly last time.
Liang An would report back from time to time: "Madam, don't blame the old master. The flood in the south is serious, and the emperor often summons the old 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 more 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."
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 had a reputation as a man who was not interested in women.
It was getting late, and Shen took Shen Zhilan to pick up Jiang Yuzhu in a carriage. The birthday banquet was chosen to be held in Jiang's house.
Originally, Shen was planning to hold a ceremony at each of the two residences, but after much thought, it would be better for them to go to the Jiang residence as well, as it would be more lively with more people.
Jiang Yuzhu got on the carriage excitedly 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, and 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, stole a glance at her belly and said with a smile, "It should be."
In more than 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 job was to share the emperor's worries, Shen had no choice but to treat Jiang Yuzhu better to make up for the loss.
Inside the Jiang Mansion, the back garden was specially decorated.
Every half 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 photography technology, but the level of its painters was extremely high.
From Jiang Yuzhu's birth, full moon, and one-year-old celebration, Chen would invite painters to paint her every year and preserve them meticulously. Every scene from the past has become precious memories.
"This is the day Yuzhu got married. It has 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 ashamed to face her in-laws in the future.
Seeing what Shen was thinking, Jiang Yuzhu quickly changed the subject: "What delicious dishes are there in the mansion today?"
The mother-in-law was worried and wanted to manipulate Xie Zhao again, and Jiang Yuzhu was implicated every time.
Chen opened up when she heard this: "Mother specially invited a chef from Deguilou who is good at making Jiangnan cuisine. I guarantee it will taste good."
Chen is very considerate of everything, while Shen and Shen Zhilan are both from the south of the Yangtze River and are not used to the tastes of the capital.
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 everyone else, so she lost interest.
Due to the crowd watching with anticipation, 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.
Chen was a little surprised. Seeing that her daughter liked to praise him, she glanced at the sky and said, "Your father should be back soon."
I originally thought that Xie Zhao would be absent, but it turned out that Jiang Fulu was the last one to return home 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. The man 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 and seemed filled with affection.
Feng Qing?
Jiang Yuzhu was slightly stunned. Why did her father and elder brother bring that scumbag Feng Qing to the house?
Upon closer inspection, the man looked at least 70% like Feng Qing, but was far more handsome than Feng Qing.
The scene quickly quieted down.
Chen subconsciously looked at her daughter, and then asked with trembling lips: "Is... is it Yunxi?"
"Aunt, it's me. I'm in the capital."
Lu Yunxi bowed to Chen, then smiled at Jiang Yuzhu and said, "I haven't seen you for a few years. I just happened to come to Beijing on your birthday this year."
Jiang Yuzhu looked puzzled and asked Hongli in a low voice: "He calls my mother aunt, is he really my cousin?"
Jiang Yuzhu only inherited most of the original owner's memories, and there are still some missing parts.
The original book mentioned that Chen also had a sister who married into the Lu family in Jiangnan. So, Lu Yunxi was her cousin.
They are relatives, so why is the atmosphere so solemn?
Hongli showed a trace of sadness and said, "My cousin went to travel in the open sea and there was no news for several years. The Lu family sent someone to tell him that he died at sea. How could it be..."
"Have you forgotten the affection you once had with your cousin?"
The red carp sniffed, feeling both happy and sad.
A few years later, the young lady has already married. What's the point of the cousin coming back at this time?
Jiang Yuzhu was confused.
On the day she traveled through time, the original owner was on her way to a private meeting with Feng Qing.
At that time, she couldn't understand why the original owner would fall for Feng Qing. The real answer was right in front of her: Feng Qing could only be considered a substitute.
It's a birthday party, with both the old and new loves present. How can she take over the mess left by the original owner?
Jiang Yuzhu had the urge to escape!
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