Chapter 1046 Finally, I found you
In the early morning, there was still a lingering mist around the Buddhist temple.
As usual, Ran Xiaoyu got up early.
She had long developed the habit of going to bed early and getting up early, and practicing diligently. In addition, although she also gave incense money since she lived in this temple, the money was not much after all, so she would help the monks in the kitchen to fetch water from the river every day.
When I have nothing to do, I will help them pick vegetables and practice martial arts with them.
So, although having a female pilgrim and a child living in the temple caused some inconvenience to the monks, because she was so attentive, no one said much.
Some young monks like to run into this yard to play with Xiao Xinping.
On this day, Ran Xiaoyu helped them carry three loads of water in one breath.
She was sweating a little and a little tired, but refreshed. When she returned to her room, she heard the temple's head monk Shikong looking for his little disciple everywhere.
Ran Xiaoyu thought about it and walked into the Zen room.
Sure enough, as soon as she entered the room, she saw Xiao Xinping sitting on the bed. There was a little bald head hanging on the edge of the bed, teasing her, touching her forehead, nose, and chin with his chubby fingers.
Xiao Xinping was so amused that she started giggling, and the little bald guy also laughed because of her laughter.
The laughter of the two children made this quiet Zen temple seem a bit lively.
Ran Xiaoyu said: "Mingxin, are you skipping class again?"
When the little bald monk heard her voice, he turned around hurriedly, revealing a chubby face. The little monk was only five or six years old, with round eyes, a chubby face and a little bit of childishness, very cute.
"Sister Xiaoyu, I'm here to help you look after your sister."
"Help me look after my sister?"
Ran Xiaoyu came over and poked him: "Are you here to play?"
She originally had a baby face, and after leaving the palace, she no longer had to think about calculations every day, nor did she have to guard against other people's calculations. The gloom in her eyes also dissipated a lot, and she looked much kinder.
Therefore, the little monks here like to come and play with her and Xiao Xinping.
Mingxin was exposed by her words and scratched his head, laughing.
Ran Xiaoyu continued, "I heard from the kitchen staff today that you didn't go to help fetch water? What were you doing?"
Mingxin's round eyes rolled around and she said, "Sister Xiaoyu, didn't you ask us to go to the town and help you get some information when we're free?"
When Ran Xiaoyu heard this, her eyes lit up: "Oh?"
"This morning, my senior brother went to town to buy groceries, so of course I went along to help him. I also got some information for you while I was there."
"Well, how's it going?"
"Sister Xiaoyu, I don't quite understand. What is a rebellious manifesto?"
"An anti-rebellion manifesto?"
When Ran Xiaoyu heard these four words, her face suddenly darkened.
She said, "Is it issued by Prince Ning's Mansion?"
Mingxin thought for a moment and said, "It seems so, but it also seems not. I heard that it was announced by a lord from Prince Ning's Mansion, and they are going to send troops today."
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"Senior brothers also heard the news and were shocked."
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"They bought a lot of food and came back in a hurry. They also said they were going to close the temple gates and not let anyone in or out for the time being. Why are they so scared?"
Ran Xiaoyu frowned and said nothing.
Although she was just a palace maid, she knew very well what the four words "Exhortation to Suppress Rebellion" meant.
Although Mingxin said that it was the Ning Wang Mansion that helped a high-ranking official to release the news, a closer look revealed that this was clearly a trick they were playing.
We will send troops today.
Could it be that they are going to attack Peking?
Ran Xiaoyu's heart suddenly became confused.
She brought Princess Xinping out to look for Nanyan, but because she was almost caught by Zhu Xuan's men last time, she could only hide here with Xinping. She hid herself, and there was no news from the imperial concubine. The chance of two people meeting in the crowd was really too low.
So far, nothing has been accomplished.
However, she suddenly thought that the imperial concubine was abducted to Changqing City. Since Prince Ning was going to send troops, it was impossible for the imperial concubine to have no reaction at all.
If I go out by myself at this time, will I have a chance to find her?
Moreover, since Prince Ning is about to send troops, he should not spend so much effort searching for them as before.
Thinking of this, a light flashed in Ran Xiaoyu's eyes.
She immediately picked up Xiao Xiaoping from the bed and pulled the coat next to her to put it on her.
Mingxin took one look and said, "Sister Xiaoyu, what are you going to do?"
"I'm going to take her out for a while."
"Go out? What for?"
"Go—go find someone important."
After taking care of the child for a few days, Ran Xiaoyu has become familiar with the process and can dress Xinping in no time. This girl is particularly obedient. Although she is usually very noisy, when adults dress her and feed her, she becomes as well-behaved as a rag doll, not moving at all and letting the adults do whatever they want.
Moreover, as soon as she put on her clothes, she immediately laughed excitedly and waved her two chubby arms: "Yu...Fly!"
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These days, Xiaoyu has understood the meaning of these two words.
Jade is yourself.
Flying is fun.
It seemed that he "understood" what Ran Xiaoyu said and knew that Ran Xiaoyu wanted to take him out to "play".
Ran Xiaoyu found her appearance a little funny, but she still swiftly carried her on her back, tied her up with bandages, put on a cloak, and covered her up.
Just at this time, the great monk Shikong found this place.
As soon as he saw Mingxin lazing around and hiding here, he immediately walked over and grabbed his ear: "I was wondering why I couldn't find you anywhere. Did you sneak in through the hole in the wall again?"
Mingxin was pinched so hard that he cried out in pain, and then asked in surprise, "Master, how did you know I drilled a hole in the wall?"
"Others may not know you, but doesn't your master know you?"
"Hey, Master, please stop scolding me. Sister Xiaoyu is about to go out."
"oh?"
When Shi Kong heard this, he looked up at Ran Xiaoyu and said, "Female donor, you are leaving."
Ran Xiaoyu said: "Master, the person I'm looking for may appear in the next two days, so I have to go out today."
"It's a bit chaotic outside. Didn't Mingxin tell you? Prince Ning's Mansion has issued a proclamation to suppress the rebellion. I'm afraid that war will break out soon."
Ran Xiaoyu said, "Don't worry."
As he spoke, he opened the door and walked out.
This Zen temple is located deep inside the Buddhist temple. Ran Xiaoyu carried Xinping all the way, with Shikong and Mingxin accompanying her, and they just arrived at the entrance of the Buddhist temple.
The door was indeed closed.
Shikong walked over to help her open the door, and said: "If there is danger outside, you should come back. No matter how chaotic the world is, Buddhism is always a peaceful place."
Ran Xiaoyu said: "Thank you——"
As soon as she said the word "thank you", she suddenly felt something keenly.
When they looked up, they saw countless soldiers outside the open temple gate with their swords drawn and bows and arrows strung, aiming at them.
Prince Ning Zhu Xuan, who was standing in the center, had a smile on his face.
"finally found you."
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