Xue Zhi wrote a letter that night, found the contact person Princess Guihe left in the town, and sent the letter.
The letter was sent to the Mansion of Duke Qing in the capital at full speed. When Princess Guihe saw the letter, her eyes darkened and her face changed slightly.
The old nanny saw it, waved her hand to dismiss the others, and asked, "But what happened to the second young master?"
Princess Guihe put down the letter and nodded, "Zheng Ju's brother committed a crime, and Azhi wanted me to help him."
The old nanny said, "Zheng Ju was also famous in the capital. His brother..."
Princess Guihe shook her head again and said, "He is a good-for-nothing. He actually dared to sell contraband salt on the coast of Jiangnan. Fortunately, You are begging me now. My brother is currently investigating the salt tax issue. They have secretly sent envoys to help. If it is delayed, things will get out of hand and I may not be able to intervene."
She paused and continued, "I heard that Zheng Juren's family is honest and reliable. Since Azhi didn't want to go home, I let him stay there temporarily. I didn't expect that not all the people in his family are honest. I am worried about letting Azhi stay there any longer."
"Then..."
"Don't worry, send someone to wipe out this matter first. I will go to Ah Zhi in person after this matter is over. This time I must bring him back."
The master and servant were talking when the maid outside said, "Princess, the prince is here."
Princess Guihe took the letter and said, "Let him in."
The pearl curtain moved, and Xue Qin, the prince of the Duke of Qing, strode in.
Although he was only fourteen years old, he was quite tall, with the height of an ordinary person of seventeen or eighteen years old. His slightly childish white face was also very calm.
"Mother, is there any news about my second uncle?"
The Duke of Qing was in a coma for many years. Princess Guihe took care of all the affairs of the family. At the same time, she also spared no effort to cultivate her eldest son, who was the prince, and did not hide any affairs of the family from him. She had secretly gone to see Xue Zhi before, and told him after she came back. So when Xue Zhi's letter came that day, Xue Qin knew about it.
Princess Guihe didn't want him to get involved in this matter, so she just said briefly: "Yes, your second uncle has something to ask mother for help."
Xue Qin sat down next to Princess Guihe, and the maid showed him tea. He had just heard about his second uncle and hurried over, so he was indeed a little thirsty. He drank two sips of tea before continuing: "Why doesn't mother just let my second uncle come back? It's cheaper at home, and there's no need to write letters back so troublesome." When
Xue Zhi left home, he was already more than six years old. Compared with his father who was serious about everything, he had a better relationship with his second uncle. Now he still remembers that his second uncle often put him on his shoulders and took him out of the house to play secretly. Then every time he came back, he was scolded by Princess Guihe. He stood with his second uncle and received the scolding, making faces from time to time... The childhood years before his father's accident were really the best days of his life.
Princess Guihe sighed and said, "You know what kind of temper your second uncle has. No one can persuade him when he is stubborn. After so many years, he is still worried about that thing."
Xue Qin said, "Then mother, take me with you. With my help to persuade the second uncle, I think he will agree."
Yes, Duke Qing has been in a coma for many years. Although Xue Qin was named the prince not long after he spoke, he was young and inexperienced after all, and he still needed someone to lead him to experience. For his face, Xue Zhi would definitely be moved.
Princess Guihe thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Then you make the arrangements. We will set off in half a month."
Zheng Quan was frightened by Zheng Ren's words. He lost his appetite and could not sleep at night. He always felt that the officials would rush into the house to arrest people the next moment. He was in a panic all day long, and fell ill within two days.
Fortunately, Zheng Xian is now very useful. When her father was sick, she went to the town to invite a doctor and get medicine.
After hearing about it, Zheng Ren also came to see him once. Zheng Quan was a grown man, but his face was pale from the illness. He held his hand with red eyes and begged him to take good care of his two children if something happened to him.
Zheng Ren comforted him and said that he had asked someone to think of a way.
Zheng Quan had a blind admiration and trust in his elder brother, so he felt relieved.
Zheng Ren was originally worried that with his illness, only Zheng Xian and Zheng Rong would be left at home with no one to take care of them. Unexpectedly, Zheng Xian had become very capable and could not only take care of the seriously ill Zheng Quan, but also Zheng Rong. She took care of all the housework. He was relieved.
About ten days later, Xue Zhi received a reply from Princess Guihe, which said that Zheng Quan's affairs had been settled and she was on the way.
Xue Zhi finished reading the letter with a complicated expression. He had guessed that according to his eldest sister-in-law's personality, she was probably worried and wanted to come to see him, but he didn't expect her to come so soon.
Zheng Xiu happened to come into the room, and seeing him like this, she thought that the second uncle's affairs were not easy to handle, so she asked about it.
Xue Zhi smiled at her and said, "The family wrote that everything is fine. You just love to worry."
Zheng Xiu was relieved and smiled, "It's really fine! Ah Zhi, I'm so sorry for you and your family. Next time your sister-in-law comes, I will thank her in person."
Xue Zhi nodded, with a smile on his lips, but the smile did not reach his eyes.
"I'll go and tell my father-in-law."
Zheng Xiu nodded and waved her hand, saying, "Go quickly, Dad has been worried for a long time."
When Xue Zhi left the house, he couldn't help but look back at Zheng Xiu. She was sitting on the kang folding clothes with a relaxed smile on her face. He couldn't help but sighed before stepping out.
In August, a row of red-topped black-painted carriages stopped in front of the Zheng family.
Princess Guihe came to persuade Xue Zhi to go home, so she did not travel light and concealed her identity. She brought more than 20 servants and maids with her. Qiu Rui, the head maid, helped her get off the carriage, and Xue Qin helped her walk into the Zheng family.
It was almost noon, Zheng Ren and the two children were not at home, Xue Zhi and Bai Liaohu had gone up the mountain, and Zheng Xiu was sitting in the main hall eating melon seeds and chatting with Aunt Qian.
When she saw the servants and maids pouring in, before she could react, Princess Guihe had already entered the yard with a crowd of people surrounding her.
Zheng Xiu patted the melon seed shells, stood up, and went to the outside of the yard to greet her.
"Sister-in-law." She was shocked by Princess Guihe's pomp, but she called out calmly.
Princess Guihe nodded to her calmly, "Is Ah Zhi home?"
Zheng Xiu said, "He went up the mountain and came back before lunch."
"Mother, let's go inside and wait for him." Xue Qin said.
Zheng Xiu then noticed the young man beside him, who had the same sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and looked about 60% similar to Xue Zhi.
Zheng Xiu stood aside and made a "please" gesture, and Princess Guihe walked into the main hall. Before he entered the room, the servants had already cleaned the tables and chairs in the room. The melon seed shells left by Zheng Xiu and Aunt Qian were cleaned up by them, and a set of Jiangxin white porcelain tea sets and a hollow incense burner carved with a golden lion were placed on the table. Princess Guihe
sat down in the main hall, and Qiu Rui poured her a cup of tea.
Zheng Xiu was a little confused. Although Xue Zhi's sister-in-law had come a few months ago, she did not show her status at that time and tried her best to be approachable. At this time, she seemed like a flower on a mountain that was unattainable. Moreover, Zheng Xiu also noticed that her attitude towards her became more and more indifferent, just like now, she was sitting there leisurely drinking tea, and she stood aside, like a mural, a decoration, and she never looked at her more than once.
Although Xue Qin stood quietly beside Princess Guihe, he was very curious about the second aunt whom he had never met before. His second uncle had been away from home for so many years without any news, and suddenly appeared, but such an aunt appeared out of nowhere. This second aunt's family background was not prominent, but she was just a daughter of a rich family. No one knew what means she used to take his second uncle away. But his mother seemed to dislike this second aunt, so he couldn't show anything.
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