Mei 'er presented the small cloth bag with both hands, bowed, and said softly, "Prince Xu, I'll leave now."
"Wait!"
Xu Qi 'an took the cloth bag, but did not open it. Looking at the pretty maid, he asked, "Where do you live?"
"I live in Jiaoshi County," Mei 'er said softly.
Jiaoshi County was in the northeast of the capital city. From the north, one could reach it in two days by hiring a carriage.
Mei 'er did not become an official. She was sold to the Musical House by her family.
Maids like her, who were sold to the Musical House, were usually from poor families in or around the capital city. No one would come all the way to the capital city to sell their daughter. With this money, they did not need to sell their daughter.
As for her parents, they sold her to the Musical House out of desperation. That year, they could barely afford to eat porridge, so they sold her to survive.
"Even if Fu Xiang left some money for me, the Musical House is a place that eats people without spitting out their bones. They must have taken the opportunity to extort money from me. As a weak woman, if I bring back too little money, I'm afraid my family will not treat me well …"
Seeing that she was dressed simply, Xu Qi 'an pondered for a moment. He reached into his bosom and gently knocked on the mirror. He took out a banknote worth fifty taels and handed it to her.
"Prince Xu, I can't take it." Mei 'er shook her head repeatedly.
"You and Fu Xiang were once master and servant, so it's only right for me to do what I can," Xu Qi 'an said with a smile.
Mei 'er's eyes were full of tears, and she choked, "When Lady Fu Xiang was seriously ill, I hated you, hated you for being heartless. I was wrong. You are a man with true affection. Lady Fu Xiang was unlucky and unlucky … "
Xu Qi 'an was a little embarrassed. He had known that Fu Xiang was seriously ill, but he did not know how to face her.
As for her identity, ever since Zhong Li pointed out that her soul was incomplete, as a veteran criminal police officer, he had already connected many of his previous doubts.
For example, why did the demon race know that he was surrounded by luck …
For example, why did the demon race hide Shen Shu's broken hand in his house …
Normally speaking, it was impossible for a person with an incomplete soul to be fine. They were either demented or vegetative.
After sending Mei 'er off, Xu Qi' an sat in the outer hall and opened his bag.
Inside were two letters, a book, and a butter jade bracelet.
One of the letters was written when he passed by the Azure State on his way to the Cloud State. The first one was written when he was on his way to Chu Zhou City.
Xu Qi'an was just about to put down the bracelet and the two letters when he suddenly felt that something was wrong. He opened the letter from Qingzhou and poured out a dry and wrinkled lotus petal.
Xu Qi'an, who was originally just a little sad about Floating Incense's death, suddenly felt a suffocating feeling.
So, from the beginning to the end, all I've given you is this …
He opened the letter and read it silently. The bitterness in his heart lingered for a long time as he recalled his past with that top courtesan.
When he was on the forum, he had heard people say that the deepest sorrow was not an explosive cry, but the half-empty carton of milk in the fridge, the green basket swaying in the wind on the windowsill, the folded quilt on the bed, and the noise of the washing machine in the quiet afternoon.
He took a deep breath and carefully put away the letter and the bracelet. Then, he turned his attention to the book.
The blue cover of the book did not have a title. After opening it, he found that it was a collection of essays written by Floating Incense. The handwriting was elegant, and it recorded some strange stories.
According to the book, there lived an old eagle on a high cliff. The eagle had six children. One day, the child of the eagle was bullied and came back to the eagle crying.
The eagle didn't care. He stood quietly on the cliff and looked down at the ground.
So, the child of the eagle flew away and never came back.
At the bottom of the cliff was a dangerous forest. There was a tiger in the forest. The tiger was sick and could no longer hunt, so it sent its subordinate, the fox, to lure small animals into the cave to satisfy the tiger's appetite.
The fox thought that the tiger couldn't live without it, so it gradually became arrogant. It united with the wolf pack and ate the noble white rabbit.
When the tiger found out, it chose to turn a blind eye and protect the fox.
The intelligent monkey king in the forest found something wrong and sent its monkeys to investigate the fox. To prevent the fox from tricking the small animals, the tiger said to the python, "Go to the big black bear and tell him that his cub was eaten by the fox.
You go to the big black bear and tell him that his cub was eaten by the fox.
The big black bear was furious when he found out. He broke into the fox's house and killed the fox.
"What does it mean?"
Xu Qi'an frowned and pondered for a long time. He didn't understand what the story revealed.
He had a strong sense of déjà vu, but he couldn't remember for a moment.
He didn't think too much about it. He returned to the Inner Yard to polish the Knife Intent and practice the Single Cut of Heaven and Earth.
After lunch, he rode the little mare to the brothel, changed his appearance, and left on foot. Then, he arrived at the appointed private house and got into the carriage in Lin 'an.
Then, he got into the carriage of the imperial princess. The wheels rolled and drove into the imperial city.
When he approached the area where the imperial family gathered, there was also a luxurious carriage made of rosewood coming from the opposite side.
"Stop!"
Huaiqing's cold voice came from the carriage coming from the opposite direction.
The two carriages stopped. Huaiqing opened the window and sat by the window. She half stuck out her beautiful face and said, "Lin 'an, didn't you say that you were not feeling well these days? Where did you go?"
"Damn …" Xu Qi'an sat in the carriage with a stiff face.
He secretly dated his sister and was bumped into by his sister halfway.
Huaiqing frowned and said, "Why don't you speak?"
"What I want is Master Luo's time management, not Master Luo's failure …" Xu Qi'an's mind was full of sh * t. He pinched his throat and coughed a few times. Then, he didn't answer Huaiqing but ordered the coachman lightly,
"Go."
After reaching the fifth grade, he could perfectly control his body, including his voice. It was not difficult to make a sharp female voice temporarily. As for whether it was similar or not, with the cough as a foreshadowing, it was understandable that there was a slight change in the voice of Lin 'an, who was not feeling well.
He hoped that Huaiqing didn't notice it …
He spent the whole afternoon fooling around with Lin 'an, talking with her, playing chess, drinking tea, and occasionally physical contact, which became more and more harmonious and natural.
At the beginning of the afternoon, he left Lin 'an Mansion and left the imperial city in a framed carriage. As soon as he got out of the city gate, Xu Qi'an heard a familiar, cold voice again.
"Stop!"
"Damn …" Xu Qi'an almost lost his ability to control his expression. Without waiting for Huaiqing to speak, he pinched his throat and coughed hard, coughed hard …
Then, he coughed Huaiqing in.
Wearing a plain palace dress, the eldest daughter of the emperor, who was as beautiful as a painting and elegant as a flower, opened the door and got into the carriage. She looked at him coldly. Her eyes, which were as clear as the lake in deep autumn, were full of ridicule and sullen.
"Huai, Her Highness Huaiqing …"
Xu Qi'an forced a smile. Although there was no mirror, he knew that his current expression could be described with seven words — embarrassment and politeness.
"Prince Xu, you are so capable. You sneaked into the imperial city and had a rendezvous with the princess. Are you afraid that my father doesn't have a handle to cut off your dog head?" Huaiqing's voice was cold, and her pretty face was covered with frost.
"I have always been careful."
He pointed to his face, which was the face of his little brother, Xu Erlang.
He and Lin 'an had agreed that if there was a problem, they would say that she was looking for Shu Jishi to explain the scriptures and was learning. As for whether there was a "Private Talking.avi" in the process, no one knew that he had dismissed all the palace maids.
Huaiqing sneered and said, "When you met with Lin 'an, did you dismiss the palace maids and guards?"
"Of course."
"Every time?"
"Yes."
Huaiqing's bright eyes looked at him calmly and said lightly,
"Lin 'an is not like me. Among the guards and palace maids in her mansion, she may not even know who are Consort Chen's people. There is nothing wrong with a member of the royal family looking for Shu Jishi to explain the scriptures, but she dismissed the servants every time. I dare to conclude that Consort Chen already knows about this matter, but she is still watching.
"You have already offended Consort Chen in the case of Consort Fu. If she has something on you, she will report it to my father. Do you want to die, or push Xu Cijiu out to take the blame? "
I just said today that I want to reduce the frequency of appointments … Xu Qi'an nodded, "Thank you for your reminder, Your Highness."
Huaiqing nodded with satisfaction, "From now on, you are not allowed to see Lin 'an again."
Xu Qi'an looked at her in shock.
Huaiqing explained seriously, "I have said that she is not like me. She doesn't even know how many spies she has around her. It is too risky for you to meet her in private.
"If there is anything in the future, you can pass it on to me. Well, if you must meet her, come to Huaiqing's mansion. I will help you make an appointment with Lin 'an. "
"In this case, everything is under your nose. How can I hold your little hand …" Xu Qi'an muttered in his heart and said,
"Are there no outsiders spies in Your Highness's mansion?"
Huaiqing glanced at him with a contemptuous smile.
"Your Highness is really smart and skillful. You are a hundred times better than Prince Lin 'an." Xu Qi'an immediately flattered her.
Huaiqing did not comment on his flattery and continued, "Three days later, the Directorate of Imperial Academy will hold a literary conference at Lake Luhu in the imperial city. It is related to the war in the north and the historical grievances between Daibun and the Witchcraft Religion. You will accompany me to attend as Xu Cijiu."
"Okay!"
Xu Qi'an could only nod.
Huaiqing nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile, "In another two days, summer will be over and the imperial court may go to war. Every time there is a war, it is customary for the squires to donate money and food. What does Prince Xu think about it? "
Since the Yuanjing Emperor started his cultivation, it was a waste of money and people. In order to fill the empty state treasury, he came up with a way to squeeze the squires.
"Ah? What can I think about it? I am not a squire … "When Xu Qi'an thought about it, he heard Huaiqing said coldly,
"Prince Xu is very rich. Why not donate some?"
"Donate, how much?"
"How about 8,000 taels?"
Xu Qi'an's face suddenly became dull.
…
It was impossible to donate, not in this life … At dusk, Xu Qi'an dragged his tired body back to the mansion.
After lunch, he was lying on the bed when he heard the door creak open. It was Zhong Li, who had just returned from her shower.
"How are you this afternoon? Are you hurt? "Xu Qi'an asked.
"No, I am not hurt, but I almost died." Zhong Li whispered.
“？”
Xu Qi'an immediately sat up and asked, "What happened?"
Zhong Li suddenly felt wronged and said with a sobbing tone, "I was practicing in the room. I don't know what happened to your broken knife. It suddenly went crazy and stabbed me with its sword. It was only one centimeter away from my head."
Xu Qi'an comforted her, "It's okay, it's okay."
"It's not over. Your broken knife kept chasing me. If Li Daozhang didn't come to save me, I would have died."
"It's okay."
"It's not over. When Li Daozhang was subduing it, she accidentally used the wrong magic and scattered my soul. She spent the whole afternoon to summon me back."
"It's okay."
"It's not over. When my soul was summoned back, I found that your child forced a piece of glutinous rice cake into my mouth. I almost suffocated to death."
"It's not over?"
"It's over."
What should I use to save you, my fifth senior apprentice-sister …? Xu Qi'an felt sorrowful. He summoned the Taiping Saber and scolded: "Why did you bully her?"
The Taiping Saber vibrated.
I don't know why, but I suddenly don't like her. This thought was transmitted to Xu Qi'an.
I don't know if I should blame Taiping or you! Xu Qi'an felt sorrowful again. He softly said, "Senior apprentice-sister Zhong, you can sleep on my bed. I'll sleep on the couch today."
Zhong Li shook her head. She curled up on her couch, feeling very safe.
At this time, a familiar feeling came. Xu Qi'an reflexively took out the fragment of the Book of the Earth from under his pillow. He lit a candle and checked the message.
[Six: The Hall of Life is being watched. Someone wants to deal with me.]
This was Hengy Yuan's message.
Someone wants to deal with Grandmaster Hengy Yuan? He didn't offend anyone, did he?
Xu Qi'an was stunned for a few seconds. The person Hengy Yuan offended was none other than the Yuanjing Emperor. Whether it was killing the two High Dukes or stopping the Imperial Army, or protecting the lotus seed in Jianzhou, they were all against the Yuanjing Emperor.
[Two: Are you at the Hall of Life? Are you in danger? I'll come over immediately.]
The Flying Swallow Heroine was always anxious for others. She would never hesitate to help others.
[Six: I'm not at the Hall of Life. Today, someone came to the South City to ask about me. The people I helped in the past secretly reported to me.
[So I left the Hall of Life and hid in a nearby house. After dusk, someone ambushed me near the Hall of Life.]
[Four: Ignore them. Find another place to hide.]
Chu Yuanzhen suggested.
[Six: I'm worried that they will attack the children and elderly in the Hall of Life.]
[Four: Do you know who they are?]
[Six: I don't know.]
Xu Qi'an used his hand to write the message. [It's not hard to guess. It's someone from His Majesty.]
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