Chapter 20 I'm here
As the year draws to a close, every household in the streets and alleys is preparing for the New Year, and the Jin Mansion is becoming even more lively.
Mr. Jin had only one wife and one daughter in his life. After his wife died a few years ago, he never remarried. For the only daughter left by the person he loved deeply, he planned to leave everything to his daughter after a hundred years.
What does it matter whether there is incense or not? To him, he can’t see or know anything about it because he is dead.
Under the arrangement of Mr. Jin, the side branches of the Jin family are all busy with their own tasks, and those who are disobedient have almost been dealt with, so everyone is happy together during the New Year every year.
Although he has no sons and his daughter is married far away, he still has no shortage of filial piety.
The young ladies and gentlemen from the Jin family's side branches also arrived early. After returning to their rooms, the lively group went to the front hall.
Several tables in the front hall were put together, with wooden boxes of various sizes on them. Qiao Wanyan was talking to a few cousins nearby, and a few cousins also came over.
They like and respect Qiao Wanyan, who has lived in the capital for many years.
If for no other reason, it’s because every Chinese New Year she would buy lots and lots of gifts and give them out to everyone.
What's more, the elders in the family have also said that we must respect this cousin.
After distributing the gifts, Qiao Wanyan went to the study.
"Yanyan is here? Come over to your grandpa. Your second cousin's family sent us some lychees from the trees, and we just picked them." Old Jin's eyes curved when he saw his little granddaughter.
Qiao Wanyan tasted one and said, "Mm, delicious."
"It's delicious. Let's have someone move all those lychee trees to your warm room and enjoy them slowly."
Qiao Wanyan smiled and said, "Grandfather is the best! By the way, Grandfather, I have something I want to tell you."
"Just say it if you have something to say. Why are you being so polite to your grandfather?"
"I want to go to Qingzhou."
Old Jin's face fell in an instant. "Why are you going to Qingzhou? There are many more refugees there than in Yongzhou. What if you get hurt? The New Year is coming soon. Stay at home and let your cousins play with you if you get bored."
Qiao Wanyan shook his arm, "I'm going to Qingzhou. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is in Qingzhou, and it's almost New Year's Eve. If I rush over now, I will definitely be able to arrive before New Year's Eve."
Old Jin understood immediately and scratched her nose, "Our Yanyan had this little idea in mind. Okay, Grandpa supports you."
He never blocks any of his children's ideas. As long as it can help the children get a clear solution and keep them from being in danger, he supports them in whatever they do.
There are some dangers on the road to Qingzhou, but they are not unsolvable. Just send some guards with strong martial arts skills to follow.
Mr. Jin worked quickly and steadily. The next morning, a group of well-trained experts appeared at the main entrance disguised as guards.
Yun Yao knew that Sister A Yan was going out the next morning, and was afraid that she would not be taken with her after being comforted, so she stayed up all night and slipped into the carriage at dawn and fell asleep.
When Qiao Wanyan got in the car, she saw Yun Yao sleeping with her legs spread out. She looked away expressionlessly and sat aside, "Let's go."
The next day after the little girl arrived in Nanzhou, she pretended to go out to look for her "brother", but of course she didn't find him.
He lied that his brother had gone out to serve in the army and would not be back until after the New Year, so she naturally kept him in the Jin Mansion and took care of him.
How can I let him go when my brother hasn’t even seen him yet?
Xiaoying hurriedly opened the door and entered the house, "Miss, I saw the second young lady riding in a carriage heading towards the city gate!"
Qiao Yihuan's expression changed slightly, "She wants to go back to Beijing? Why is she going back to Beijing at this time? Did something happen in Beijing?"
Xiaoying shook her head. "It's not the gate leading back to Beijing, but the south gate leading to Qingzhou."
Qiao Yihuan's heart skipped a beat. He sat up straight and held the armrest tightly. "Qingzhou? Is she going to look for His Highness?"
Xiaoying's face was also a little anxious. "I said that the second young lady was an ambitious person. She actually went to Qingzhou to find His Highness at this time and caused trouble for His Highness. Miss, why don't we go to Qingzhou as well!"
Qiao Yihuan recalled the Crown Prince's attitude towards him during this period, as well as what happened at the city gate that day...
Finally, she couldn't sit still anymore, so she stood up and nodded, "Okay, go prepare some clothes."
Xiaoying started to prepare. A moment later, before the master and servant had even walked out of the backyard, they saw the head nanny in the mansion blocking their way.
"Where are you going, Miss?"
Qiao Yihuan said softly, "Mammy, we want to send some clothes to the refugees at the city gate."
The nanny took a quick glance and said, "It's getting close to the end of the year and things are not going well outside. Although Miss is kindhearted, I have to consider your safety. I will escort you out of the city, so you don't have to go there."
Go ahead and say it, the maid behind the nanny was about to take the bag from Xiaoying's hand.
Xiaoying dodged and said, "No need, we'll be back soon after we deliver it."
The nanny said in a deep voice: "Miss, now that you are in the Jin Mansion, we have to ensure your safety, otherwise we will not be able to explain to Minister Qiao. Please don't make things difficult for us."
After saying this, Mammy snatched the package away and turned away.
Xiaoying's face turned blue with anger. "What do you mean by considering your safety? It's Qiao Wanyan who ordered us to stop leaving the house on purpose!"
The package contained the most beautiful and expensive clothes and jewelry, so that she could dress up for His Highness!
Now it’s all gone!
A hint of frost appeared on Qiao Yihuan's pretty face.
Qingzhou, official post station.
Tsuru Chiyu Qingjun's face has been gloomy for days. "New Year's Eve is coming soon, but so many refugees cannot reunite with their families and celebrate the New Year."
This snowstorm was so severe that houses collapsed and the snow on the road was as high as a person. Such a natural disaster had never occurred in Dayu in hundreds of years.
Jing Yuan poured him a cup of hot tea and handed it to him, "Your Highness, you should also take care of your health. If you hadn't come here secretly, I'm afraid you wouldn't know that the truth is more serious than the memorial submitted to the capital."
Guessing that the local governor would conceal something, he brought more relief grain. But it was still far from enough. The Qingzhou merchants raised the price of grain, and the governor embezzled grain, causing so many refugees to die.
"Your Highness, how about asking Elder Jin to send some more food over?"
He Zhiyu took a sip of tea and said, "The refugees who fled to Yongzhou all ate food from the Jin family. The Jin family also donated a lot to Qingzhou for free. How can I ask for this?"
Jing Yuan sighed, "The memorial sent back to the capital has not yet arrived, and the capital cannot deliver food in a short time. The Jin family cannot ask for help. If I had known, Your Highness would not have taken on this mess."
I can't even have a good New Year's Eve.
He Zhiyu said in a deep voice: "I am the crown prince, and I should be at the forefront to settle the people. Don't say such things in the future."
Jing Yuan pursed his lips and said, "Yes."
At this moment, there was a knock on the door.
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