When he saw the King of Qi getting off the sedan chair, he bowed and then started to ask for various instructions.
After a few days of nourishment from the spiritual spring water, Xiao Mingzhan felt much better, but the four days of travel were very tiring.
Gu Xinran interrupted, "Stop! Can't you see that the prince is not in good spirits? Let him settle down, wash up, eat, and take his medicine first before you get busy."
Several people looked at her in surprise, their mouths opened. Xiao Mingzhan's lips curled up slightly: "Prefect Zhao, listen to her."
Oh, I got a promotion. Gu Xinran also knew that the rebellion had just been suppressed and things were complicated. It was impossible to rest quietly, but he had to combine work and rest.
Several officials retreated obediently and agreed to discuss the matter an hour later. However, they were all wondering where this ancestor came from and how he could be the master of the King of Qi. They must not offend him when they see him again.
This place is the highest administrative office of Jinzhou Prefecture. It is not suitable for the Gu family to stay here. Duan Yunchi has already made arrangements, and everyone followed him back to Duan Mansion for resettlement.
Before leaving, Gu Xinran gave Doctor Ling a large amount of spirit-gathering water, resigned from his position as accompanying doctor, and couldn't wait to fulfill his dream of becoming a local landlord.
Doctor Ling grabbed her and handed her a few high-end boxes. "You've been using a lot of Gathering Spirit Water lately, so you must have lost a lot. Here are six pieces of 100-year-old ginseng and Ganoderma lucidum. Keep them for emergency use."
Gu Xinran had forgotten that the Spirit Gathering Water was hard to come by. Haha, now the relationship has changed, but there is no reason to give it for free, so she happily accepted it.
Doctor Ling looked at Xiao Mingzhan and said dissatisfiedly: "Where's the consultation fee? Where's the medicine fee? We can't get it for free!"
Xiao Mingzhan looked at Doctor Ling speechlessly. Ran Ran was so charming that he turned his elbow outward so quickly!
Ignoring him, she turned and looked at Gu Xinran reluctantly, and whispered, "I will put the reward in the secret base, remember to check it."
Gu Xinran nodded happily. Everything that belonged to her boyfriend was hers, but she felt more secure when she got it.
Then he said goodbye and ran off to find the Gu family.
Looking at Gu Xinran who was running faster than a rabbit, Xiao Mingzhan was melancholy. His wife's heart was too big, and he only occupied a small corner...
Duan Yunchi led the Gu family back to the Duan family's house in Jinzhou Prefecture, a large courtyard with five entrances.
The Gu family temporarily lived in the quietest third courtyard. Duan Yunchi ordered the servants to help them settle in, help them wash and dress, and then come out for the welcoming banquet after they were ready.
It has been more than twenty days since the Gu family entered Yunqi Mountain. It is time to pack up.
Gu's mother took out the new clothes she had bought in Wu'an County for the Spring Festival. After washing and dressing, she changed into new clothes and her whole appearance changed. Gu Xinran changed back into women's clothes at her mother's request.
The fatigue and embarrassment from traveling all the way disappeared, and everyone was radiant with new energy.
As night fell, everyone sat around the round table. The general also rushed back from the camp. This was the first proper meal after the recognition of relatives.
At this moment, a servant came to report that two women were asking to see the prince outside the palace. They claimed to be distant relatives of the palace and their maiden names were Li Shiyin and Sun Ziyan.
acquaintance!
Gu Xinran looked at Duan Yunchi, Duan Yunchi looked at Duan Qingyan, and Duan Qingyan looked at Gu's mother.
Tsk, there is a story here.
Gu Xinran was curious. Considering the relationship between the mother and daughter and the Third Prince's family, they should have had no obstacles in Jinzhou. Logically, they should have entered Yunzhou long ago. Why were they still staying in Jinzhou Prefecture?
Magistrate Sun had some foresight and divorced early to keep the family together, but he was not very smart and didn't know what the eldest daughter's situation was like now because her family was broken up.
Guests are welcome. Even if there are various disputes, the law can absolve them, so it is not a good idea to involve them further.
The dinner had not yet begun, but since they were old friends, the general and Duan Yunchi decided to meet them.
Duan Qingyan turned his gaze to his new sister and asked softly, "Li Shiyin was your close friend when you were a girl. Do you want to meet her?"
Mother Gu looked confused and had no impression of the name at all.
However, when Dr. Ling was treating Gu's mother, he told her that more contact with people and things from the past could help awaken memories more quickly.
"Brother, can I stand behind the screen and take a look? If you feel familiar or have a feeling, then come out."
Gu Xinran was also curious, "Uncle, I want to see it too. The Sun family and my family have a deep connection."
Seeing the two people's burning gazes, Duan Qingyan's eyes were full of doting, so there was no reason for him not to respond.
Anyone who is willing to eavesdrop or peek will be taken to a small room next to the side hall. This room is only separated from the side hall by a carved wooden door, and vague shadows can be seen through the window paper.
Gu Xinran wanted to see clearly, so she licked her fingers and poked a hole.
Seeing that his sister and mother had come, Gu Yuchen also came over curiously to see the situation. He was even more curious about the connection between the Sun family and his own family. He followed his sister's example and poked a hole in his mother and himself, waiting for the mother and daughter to arrive.
Not long after, footsteps were heard in the side hall. The servant led Li's mother and daughter to sit down, served them tea, and then left.
Both of them were dressed in plain clothes and had sad faces. Li had lost a lot of weight compared to more than a month ago, but Sun Ziyan had not changed much and was less arrogant.
Mother Gu looked at Li without feeling any sense of familiarity, but rather a hint of disgust. She was a little unconvinced that this was her former close friend. Did her eldest brother make a mistake?
A moment later, Duan Qingyan and Duan Yunchi appeared in the side hall, glancing towards their room.
After both parties exchanged greetings, Li spoke, "Brother Qingyan, I haven't seen you in over ten years. You haven't changed at all, and you're even more dashing than you were back then. Looking back, we all flew kites together in the autumn breeze, and life was so pleasant. It's a pity that Yuanyuan left us so early, and now everyone's life is different. My ex-husband's family also ended up in jail."
As she spoke, tears fell like rain. Although she was middle-aged, she still had charm and cried beautifully.
On the other side, Sun Ziyan was not much to be outdone. She sobbed softly to Duan Yunchi and told him about her misfortune.
It is beautiful for a beautiful woman to shed tears, but the uncle and nephew do not understand her sentiment.
They watched the beauty cry impatiently and coldly, with no one to appreciate them, and the mother and daughter could no longer cry.
Mrs. Li continued, "The guards who escorted us, upon learning of the Sun family's misfortune, stole our money and fled. The two maids, seeing we were left without money, also abandoned us. Now we have nowhere else to turn, and we beg you to take us in."
Gu Xinran looked at them carefully. Although their clothes were simple, the material was good. Although they looked sad, they had red lips, white teeth and plump cheeks. They did not look desperate.
Most of the content is to play the victim. This is someone from the enemy camp, so it is not excessive to be cautious.
The uncle and nephew looked at each other and decided that it was impossible to take her in, after all, Sun Ziyan was the granddaughter of General Jianwei of the Northern Territory.
The northern border is now like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins. The imperial edict summoning General Jianwei to return to the capital to report on his work has fallen on deaf ears. If the third prince escapes there, something bad will happen sooner or later.
However, these two people were distant relatives of his family, and providing them with some money could be considered as a way to repay their past friendship. Duan Yunchi asked the servant to bring five hundred taels and present it to Li.
Li hesitated and didn't extend her hand. "Brother Qingyan, can't you take my daughter and me in for the sake of our past friendship and bring us back to Yunzhou Prefecture?"
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