With the battle at the front in a tense situation, Huangfu Yi immediately set off again after settling Qi Qi in.
"Laibao, wait for me to come back."
Huangfu Yi's eyes were filled with reluctance. But as he boarded the ship, Qi Qi suddenly felt a strange emotion spreading through his heart, as if this moment were forever.
For some reason, Qi Qi shouted at the ship one last time, "Come back!"
What he actually meant was "Don't die outside," but it just sounded unlucky.
Huangfu Yi gave him a determined look.
After watching him leave, Qi Qi, supporting his back, returned to his residence. There were five or six trusted men with good martial arts skills whom Huangfu Yi had arranged in advance to protect Qi Qi and not restrict his movements. The courtyard was planted with flowers, trees and shrubs, and there was also a small pond with fish in it. The back mountain was where Luoyang Academy was located.
Qi Defu traveled by land and arrived a few days later. He was quite bewildered when he arrived, but fortunately, he still had his savings. He sighed for a while, but he didn't have much regret. He had stayed in the palace for too long. Now that he was out, he didn't want to look back on the past, lest he suffer unnecessary sorrow.
Xiaopingzi must be feeling even worse. He finally got promoted, and he doesn't know how Huangfuyi managed to get these people. When they arrived, Qi Qi immediately started writing letters to Jiangnan to save Qi Da and the others from making a wasted trip.
And... Huangfu Jue.
Thinking of this, Qi Qi couldn't help but feel a little resentful towards Huangfu Yi, but the important thing was that Godfather Defu was safe, so the good and bad deeds canceled each other out.
Qi Qi hadn't yet decided whether to go looking for him now, but if she did, it would inevitably lead people to think that all of this was Huangfu Yi's scheme, and soon the case of the Fifth Prince's disappearance would probably come to light.
It wouldn't be good if the location of Defu's godfather was discovered.
Hmm... Anyway, Gu Siyan's rebellion won't last much longer, so I'll stay here for a while before going to find him. Thinking of the times Huangfu Jue kissed me, Qi Qi couldn't help but shudder.
Okay, let's leave it at that. Let him calm down for a while before we talk about it. But what if he really thinks he's dead and starts crying his eyes out?
After thinking it over, Qi Qi decided to send him a letter to subtly hint at his intentions, quietly and without attracting attention. He figured Huangfu Yi wouldn't do it, so he would wait until Qi Da and the others arrived.
In his heart, Qi Qi didn't want the two brothers to fight. He hoped that all their relatives and friends would be alright.
On the fifth day of his arrival, the city was bustling with scholars. Qi Defu, unable to stay still, had already disguised himself and gotten to know his neighbors. As he grew old, he became as cunning as a monkey, greatly reducing the chances of being discovered.
Moreover, Qi Defu could even speak the Luoyang dialect.
Qi Qi was shocked: "Godfather, how do you know this?"
Don't we usually speak Mandarin?
When Defu doesn't speak in a high-pitched voice, he looks like a kind and honest old man, doesn't he? As long as he speaks calmly, you can't hear a trace of effeminacy in his voice.
Qi Defu enjoyed Qi Qi's admiring gaze and tapped his forehead: "What can't your dad do? Back then, there was a cook from Luoyang who spoke with a strong local accent all the time. I learned a few phrases from him. It's not difficult."
"I'm truly impressed! Father is incredibly talented!"
Qi Defu added, "Don't just stay at home all the time. How about you go out for a walk with your father in a couple of days? Quite a few people have come these days..."
Qi Defu stroked his fake beard, seemingly lost in thought, and said, "Opening a restaurant at this time of year would be problematic in terms of sourcing ingredients and pricing. Why not open a small eatery, serving tea and snacks for people to rest? Although I never cook, I've seen a lot. Lai Bao, you've come up with the accounting; not bad, not bad..."
Qi Qi hurriedly interrupted his spellcasting: "Dad, it's chaotic outside, there are too many people and too many eyes. New shops attract attention, and we don't have many people behind us. What if we get caught?"
Qi Defu chuckled: "Do you think your father didn't consider this? It may be chaotic outside now, but when the storm rages, the waters get muddy too, right? Look at Old Wang next door, he's very shrewd. He claims to be a wealthy merchant who escaped from the border, but actually, he has a lot of official airs about him."
Who would dare live here if they didn't have connections? Luoyang used to be the capital... Didn't my son-in-law say he'd secretly arranged for help? Don't worry about small things, and we won't run away from big problems either.”
As Qi Qi listened to his analysis, he found it reasonable, though he couldn't rule out the possibility that his godfather was skilled and daring, and wanted to make money...
"Wait, son-in-law? What son-in-law???"
Qi Qi blushed.
Qi Defu gave him a look: "Still trying to hide it from me? Do you really think your father can't see through it? When the Fifth Prince kidnapped me that day, he performed a grand ceremony. It's quite remarkable that this old man could accept such a bow. And look at how that Uncle Zhong servant treats you here. Your father isn't blind."
Qi Qi murmured, "A grand gift? Ah..."
No wonder Defu wasn't very angry when he came...
Qi Qi explained, "Well, we're not married yet, not husband and wife, just lovers for now."
Qi Defu looked Qi Qi up and down, gave a meaningful laugh, and then brought up other matters: "Now that we're already at the foot of Luoyang Academy, when should we pay a visit?"
A hint of hesitation flashed across Qi Qi's face: "This?"
Qi Defu asked astutely, "But what went wrong? Is Chen Huailin denying it?"
"Of course not, oh dear, that's not the point. I'll go in a couple of days. Godfather, you go ahead with your work, I'll handle this."
Qi Qi, fearing that Qi Defu would ask questions, ran to the side to read a book again.
Her thoughts drifted away again. Luoyang Academy has now become a talent training base for the Zhenbei Army. What if he recognizes her when she turns around?
The scene of their last parting wasn't pleasant; Gu Siyan looked like he wanted to kill someone.
"Is it really necessary..."
Qi Qi muttered to himself.
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