Chapter 458: The theory of fate and destiny can be troubling to people
Half a minute later, in the old man's study.
After listening to the Shu group's story, the old man sighed silently and turned to look at Sang Zhixia: "The guests you brought back should be accommodated in the main courtyard."
The old man lives alone in the main courtyard, and it is still spacious enough with the addition of Mr. Qi.
only……
Mr. Qi had a daughter late in life. Although she is not much younger than the old man, if we judge by Sang Zhixia's age, she is also considered a junior in front of the old man.
Staying in the main courtyard of the host's house is the highest etiquette for entertaining guests, which is equivalent to putting Mr. Qi on the same status as the old man.
Sang Zhixia said uncertainly: "Grandfather, if living in the main courtyard is not suitable, actually..."
"suitable."
The old man waved his hand and said, "I've never been shy with you. Once you're in, we're family. Living with me is the perfect fit."
Mr. Qi’s kindness to Sang Zhixia is indeed impeccable.
Sang Zhixia thought for a moment and said nothing more. She gestured for Xu Yu to close the study door before saying, "Master Qi actually gave me something else."
Everything was done in a hurry on the road, and with so many people around, Sang Zhixia was afraid that the news would leak out, so he didn't even tell Xu Yu.
But now that I'm home, there's no need to hide it.
A light parchment scroll was placed on the table. Sang Zhixia briefly explained the purpose of the parchment scroll, and the breathing of several people in the study suddenly became lighter.
The old man clutched his clothes tightly without making a sound and said in a deep voice, "Is this a mine map?"
"iron ore?"
Sang Zhixia noticed that the old man and Xu Yu's expressions were both gloomy, and she smiled bitterly, "Master Qi said yes."
"He said it was useless for him to keep it, so he might as well use it to build a ladder for us."
If the Xu family really had rebellious intentions and held an iron mine that was not under the control of the imperial court, this would be a bargaining chip that would infinitely increase their own value.
This thing is deadly.
The old man reacted very quickly and asked immediately: "Who else knows this thing besides you?"
"Aside from Mr. Qi who gave it to me, we are the only three people who know about it."
"Don't mention it to anyone again."
The old man made a prompt decision and said, "This is of great importance. We must keep it secret until the truth is revealed. Don't mention it again once you leave the study."
"Even your third uncle and the others have to hide it."
Seeing the old man's expression was not right, Sang Zhixia's heart skipped a beat: "Grandfather, can I take this thing?"
If you can catch it, you will climb the ladder to heaven.
If you can’t catch it, it’s a death warrant.
Is such a hot thing a blessing or a curse?
The old man had a complicated expression, and he quickly closed his eyes and said, "Whether you can take it or not depends entirely on whether your destiny is strong enough."
"You're getting along very well, but I still need to think about how to do it."
With the old man as the backbone, Sang Zhixia didn't bother to think about it anymore. She relaxed her back and leaned back in the chair and said, "Grandfather, before we came back, we went to see General Chen. He will leave for Kyoto in two days."
When talking about Chen Nianhe, there was a hint of gloom in the old man's eyes.
The old man asked Xu Yu to put away the mine map and sighed, "The day Chen Nianhe arrived in Beijing will probably be the day the fog will dissipate."
"Just be patient and wait, there's no rush."
If something really went wrong with the Chen family, first there would be the Jiaxing Marquisate, and then the Chen family would be in trouble. All the military officers in the court would be in danger, and there would definitely be turmoil.
We've waited for so long, it doesn't matter now.
The old man guessed what Sang Zhixia wanted to say, paused, and softened his voice, "Didn't you remind Chen Nianhe?"
"If the Chen family really has family members coming to the Northwest, then we should treat them with the proper hospitality as guests, so as not to betray the goodwill we have shown them in the past."
But the Xu family can't do more than this.
Sang Zhixia knew this very well, so he just nodded and didn't say anything else.
The old man noticed the weariness between her eyebrows and eyes, and said gently, "You must be tired after traveling all the way. Now that you are home, you don't have to worry about anything. Just rest for a while first."
"Your Third Uncle and Minghui are taking care of everything on the farm. You don't need to worry about it for now. Go and rest with Yu'er."
After meeting the old man, Sang Zhixia returned to the North Courtyard but still looked uneasy.
Xu Yu took her into the house and sat down. Seeing Sang Zhixia holding a glass of water but not touching it, he squatted down, held Sang Zhixia's hand, and raised his head slightly: "What are you worried about?"
Sang Zhixia blinked as if he was about to speak, and after hesitating for a long time, he whispered, "I'm thinking about my mother and brother."
"Grandfather just said that if anything happened to the Chen family, my father would be the only military commander left in the capital who would still be of note."
General Sang was reprimanded and is still under house arrest and salary deduction as punishment.
But given General Sang's past behavior, he would never sit idly by and wait for death.
Once General Sang clings to the prince's ship, he may enjoy wealth and glory, or he may end up capsizing and drowning.
Sang Zhixia didn't care about his own life or death at all, but those who stayed in the Sang family would definitely be implicated.
Sang Zhixia bit her lower lip unconsciously, and a warmth that did not belong to her appeared at the corner of her lips.
Xu Yu's fingertips gently slid across, poking the dimple on Sang Zhixia's cheek in a soothing manner, and whispered, "Zhizhi, don't worry."
"My brother-in-law has been accepted as a disciple by Zhao Zhongquan. He now spends more time living in the Zhao family than in the Sang family. It won't be difficult for him to find an opportunity to leave Kyoto."
"As for my mother-in-law, although she lives in the inner courtyard, it's not difficult to get her out if you want."
Sang Zhixia's eyes were suddenly filled with confusion, and she said helplessly, "That person has entered the Sang family, how can we take him out?"
"Of course."
Xu Yu sat down next to Sang Zhixia, stretched out his long arm to embrace her, and leaned down to whisper in her ear, "Half a year ago, the mistress of the Sang family began to be frequently ill. She sought out a miracle doctor from a Taoist temple outside Kyoto and even offered several auspicious lamps in the temple to ward off disasters and misfortunes, but the effect was minimal."
"At the beginning of the year, a Taoist priest who was deeply trusted by my father-in-law gave fortune-telling to all the masters of the Sang family. Everyone received a note that indicated that there was a conflict in their destiny and the inner house was in conflict."
The inner house is in conflict and the main position is inauspicious.
After much deliberation, Madam Sang focused her attention on the many concubines of the Sang family, secretly trying to figure out which fool had bumped into her.
A glimmer of understanding flashed in Sang Zhixia's eyes, and she said in disbelief, "You did it?"
"The mistress's illness is..."
"Shhh."
Xu Yu raised his index finger and gently touched Sang Zhixia's lips, laughing softly, "Zhizhi, it's unspeakable."
"The idea of fate and destiny is extremely absurd, yet it can be very troubling to the human heart."
"Once the mistress of the Sang family finds out that the person she is in conflict with is my mother-in-law, she will definitely not allow her to stay in the Sang family's inner house."
Without anyone's help, Mrs. Sang would find ways to drive Aunt Xie out.
Everything was arranged smoothly and without any trace.
As long as they leave the Sang family's gate with a legitimate reason, why worry about not seeing Sang Zhixia and her daughter again?
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