Yu Xuanji asked Ye Zelin to copy a list and send it back to the capital as soon as possible along with the case memorial he wrote.
A lot of antiques, calligraphy and paintings, gold, silver and jewelry were copied. After discussing, Yu Xuanji and Ye Zelin decided to take the water route and then change to the land route.
The nearest ferry to Luocheng is only Xiangshui Town. Yu Xuanji is a very smart person and rationally chose the official canal transportation because he believes that the official canal transportation is safer.
As the main culprit in the case, Cai Yuanchang, charged with embezzling government funds and murder, was bound to be brought back to Beijing for trial. Yu Chisu found a very sturdy iron cell for Cai Yuanchang to sit in, personally carried him in, and assigned a dozen or so people to guard him.
Cai Yuanchang's confiscated property was also to be taken back to the capital. Boxes of antiques, calligraphy and paintings, gold, silver and jewelry were loaded onto carts, more than ten in total. Yu Chisu was shocked, and now she couldn't help but cry out in surprise again. Looking at the filthy Cai Yuanchang in the iron prison, she cursed, "You scum of the cultured, you parasite of the Song Dynasty!"
Yu Xuanji, Lao Qiao and Ye Zelin each got on a carriage. Yu Chisu originally wanted to ride in the car, but Yu Xuanji asked her to lead the way, so she had to abandon the car and ride on the horse.
The group headed to Xiangshui Town.
Yu Xuanji and Ye Zelin are close friends regardless of age difference and they get along very well. Yu Xuanji admires Ye Zelin's youthful composure, while Ye Zelin admires Yu Xuanji's extraordinary talent and outstanding political mind.
Therefore, the two of them had endless topics to talk about. Except for eating, drinking water, or resting, they never stopped for a moment. Old Joe wanted to doze off all the time, but he couldn't fall asleep. It was really difficult for him.
After an unknown amount of time, Ye Zelin noticed Lao Qiao. He took out the water bag and handed it to Yu Xuanji. "Uncle Yu, are you thirsty? Do you want some water?"
Yu Xuanji was really thirsty. After taking a few sips of water, her smoking throat immediately felt refreshed.
Ye Zelin was also thirsty. After drinking some water, he felt a little tired, so he closed his eyes and took a nap.
Old Joe drank water by himself, feeling a little disappointed. The adults had a little friend with similar interests, so they forgot about him, their old friend and partner who had been with them for many years.
After about a cup of tea, Yu Xuanji glanced at Ye Zelin and thought he was asleep, so she went to Lao Qiao, hooked her arm around Lao Qiao's shoulder, and whispered, "Lao Qiao, that kid doesn't talk much usually, but if you say a few more words to him, he'll become a chatterbox. If he keeps talking, your voice will become hoarse."
Yu Xuanji moved closer and touched Lao Qiao's hand, and some water was sprinkled from the water bag. Hearing what Yu Xuanji said, his eyes, which were neither big nor small, stared at Yu Xuanji. It seemed that he, an adult, was talking to Ye Zelin on his own, so how could he have the nerve to call him a chatterbox?
"Sir, don't you like the young general very much? You also say that all the good children are from other families." Old Qiao said. He remembered that Yu Xuanji liked Ye Zelin very much. How long has it been since she started to dislike him?
Yu Xuanji said, "You may like it, but young people shouldn't be too nagging."
Old Qiao couldn't help but correct: "Sir, it seems that you talk more than the major general."
Hearing this, Yu Xuanji looked embarrassed, and then said seriously: "Xiao Qiao, I am usually very frugal with words, and I will talk a little more occasionally."
Old Qiao was defeated and no longer had the heart to argue with Yu Xuanji. He would rather be called Old Qiao than Xiao Qiao. Xiao Qiao sounded too much like a girl, but he was a real man.
Ye Zelin opened his eyes a little, glanced at Yu Xuanji and Lao Qiao, and closed his eyes again. In fact, he was not asleep. He heard every word of the conversation between Yu Xuanji and Lao Qiao.
He is a little chatterbox, and Yu Xuanji is a big chatterbox.
Arriving at Xiangshui Town, Yu Xuanji and her group settled in the post station. After giving Yu Chisu and Lao Qiao a few words, she followed the post station's chief clerk to the guest room to rest. Following Yu Xuanji's instructions, Yu Chisu and Lao Qiao directed the men to bring the boxes from the carriage into the post station and arrange for a place to store them.
Ye Zelin knew that Yu Chi Su and Lao Qiao could handle it. Seeing that it was still early, he talked to Yu Xuanji and went to the merchant house to find Hua Fushu.
When Ye Zelin arrived at the merchant's house, the sun had just set and it was already dark.
After hearing the servant's report, Shang Shisan and Madam Kou hurried over to greet him. Shang Shisan was still cheerful and polite, calling him brother-in-law all the time. On the contrary, Ye Zelin felt a little uncomfortable. Even when his own brother-in-law Hua Feimo called him brother-in-law, he was not as warm as Shang Shisan.
Kou Shi noticed Ye Zelin's discomfort and kicked Shang Shisan with her pine-green skirt. With a smile on her face, she lectured Shang Shisan, "Look at you, are you so happy that you're confused? Your brother-in-law is tired from doing his job, and you won't let him rest."
"Look at me, seriously!" Shang Shisan realized that he was too happy and called the maid, "Xing'er, take the young master to Xiaohua's place and give her a surprise."
Ye Zelin said goodbye and followed Xing'er to find Hua Fushu.
Shang Shisan looked at Ye Zelin's back and sighed softly, "Are all the children of wealthy families so polite? My little sister Xiaohua is more straightforward. I wish she were my real sister."
Kou hit Shang Shisan's arm with a handkerchief. "Shang Shisan, you've said this countless times. You and Xiaohua get along well. What's the difference between you and siblings? As long as you recognize her as your sister, she is your sister."
Shang Shisan was just complaining. To him, blood relationship was not very important. What was important was the person.
When they got outside the guest room, Ye Zelin signaled Xing'er to leave first.
Inside the house, candles were lit, the flames dim. It was dinnertime, and Hua Fushu was eating. Sanqiao served her the dishes, and she said, "When do you think Ye Zelin will come back? It's been several days."
"My son-in-law is on official business for the imperial court. How could he come back so soon?" Sanqiao patiently answered Hua Fushu. This was the fifth time she had heard Hua Fushu say this. "Miss, if you miss my son-in-law, just tell me. I won't laugh at you."
Hua Fushu was really frank: "I really miss Ye Zelin. People say that one day without seeing you feels like three autumns. It's been more than ten autumns already."
Ye Zelin slowly raised his eyebrows, smiling, and tenderness gradually rose, but his foot refused to step into the house.
Sanqiao teased, "Girl, aren't you ashamed? How can a girl talk about love and longing all the time?"
Hua Fushu didn't mind Sanqiao's teasing, but was rather delighted. "Your son-in-law is like the immortal enshrined in the painting, beautiful in appearance but dull in temperament, and inexperienced in love affairs. If I hadn't taken the initiative, how could I have pursued him and dragged him into the mortal world? Qiao'er, a woman chasing a man is like a thin veil. I have to break the veil between your son-in-law and me, and only then can Ye Zelin and I enjoy a happy marriage."
Sanqiao is full of expectations and support for Hua Fushu: "Miss, you are so good, your son-in-law will definitely like you. Qiaoer will always believe in you."
Hua Fushu said seriously: "Sanqiao, besides Ye Zelin, you are my favorite person in the Ye family."
Sanqiao was overjoyed: "Qiao'er also likes girls the most."
"Sanqiao, you love your daughter the most. Aren't you afraid that your future husband will be jealous?"
Ye Zelin walked into the house and stood beside Hua Fushu with confidence.
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