The young man wolfed down the food and ate three pancakes with meat in a row. Because Qin Yining gave him too much meat earlier, there were only pancakes left in the end. The young man even ate two pancakes without meat.
Qin Yining was full after eating one pancake. He drank some water and watched the young man wolfing down the food. He couldn't help but sigh when he thought about what kind of life the young man had been living all these years.
"It's fine. Once this matter is resolved, I'll arrange for you to work by my side. With your skills, it would be a waste for you to farm in the countryside. "Qin Yining gestured as she spoke. She didn't know how much the young man understood.
What she didn't say was that the young man was lame and had a broken arm. She didn't know how well he could recover. He could fight, but he might not be able to farm. Moreover, he was deaf and mute. It was hard to guarantee that he wouldn't be bullied in the countryside.
Arranging for him to be her bodyguard was also a way for her to repay him for protecting her.
The young man wiped the pancake crumbs from the corner of his mouth and pursed his lips. There was still a dimple on his right cheek.
Qin Yining took it as a yes.
With Meng Qin leading the way, they arrived at the outskirts of the county town in the evening.
Meng Qin pointed at a nearby village and said, "The largest field there is where Mister Tao and his men are staying."
Qin Yining thought for a moment and said, "Meng Qin, I want to keep you nearby to observe and provide support at any time. What do you think?"
Meng Qin saluted him seriously and said, "I'll do as you say!"
Qin Yining patted him on the shoulder and quietly led the young man into the village. They carefully avoided the scattered passersby until they arrived in front of a manor on the other side of the village with its back against the mountain.
There were several mud houses built in the manor, and the thatched cottages were lined up in rows. The fields extended from the wooden fence all the way down the mountain toward the sunset. It was almost as far as the eye could see, enough to show the wealth of this family.
Almost as soon as Qin Yining arrived in front of the main gate, a tall and strong middle-aged farmer wearing an earthen-yellow robe saw her from behind the gate.
Qin Yining and the young man stopped in their tracks. The young man gripped the bamboo stick in his hand tightly and was ready to unsheathe the sharp blade at any moment.
Suddenly, a low voice came from inside the room. "It's you!"
The wooden gate was pushed open, and the farmer came forward excitedly. He cupped his hands and bowed, saying in a low voice, "Princess!"
Qin Yining breathed a sigh of relief. He lowered his voice and asked, "Is Mr. Tao here?"
"Yes, yes! Mister Tao led our group of bodyguards to this place quietly. Wang Ye had instructed Jinghu Wei to purchase this property. As soon as we entered the city, we immediately came here. Mister Tao was originally worried about Princess Consort's safety. He didn't know where you had been kidnapped and was trying to think of a way to save you! "As he spoke, he looked at the young man behind Qin Yining warily.
Qin Yining smiled and said as he walked in, "He's not a bad guy. He's one of us. Where is Mr. Tao? "
"He's in the central room."
The bodyguards led Qin Yining and the young man inside. Along the way, they met many farmers. They were all very strong. Even though they were not as tall and leggy as Jinghu Wei, they were all strong men. When these people saw Qin Yining, they were extremely respectful. They clearly recognized Qin Yining.
Even though Qin Yining did not recognize them, he felt relieved. He felt like he had finally escaped danger and had a new lease on life.
Someone quickly went in to report.
Not long after, a blue-robed scholar quickly came out with several people. The person at the front was Tao Hanshan.
Among Pang Xiao's advisors, Qin Yining's most common were Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi. However, Pang Xiao had to carry out his plans and naturally had many subordinates. Not everyone had the right to see Princess Consort.
Tao Hanshan's position among the advisors was not as high as Xu Weizhi or Xie Yue. Therefore, he did not have many opportunities to see Qin Yining. However, from Pang Xiao's arrangements and arrangements, it could be seen that Tao Hanshan was also someone that Pang Xiao trusted. He had a very high position among the people around him.
"This subordinate greets Princess Consort!" When Tao Hanshan came close, he respectfully bowed with his people. The scholars and bodyguards behind Tao Hanshan all bowed.
Qin Yining quickly smiled and said, "Mr. Tao, no need for formalities. Everyone, no need for formalities."
Seeing that Qin Yining still remembered him, Tao Hanshan was very happy. Seeing that she and the people around her were in a sorry state, he hurriedly said, "Princess Consort, this subordinate will order people to prepare hot soup for bathing?"
"Let's discuss this matter first." Qin Yining smiled. "Use this time to prepare clothes for me and this brother." Qin Yining pointed at the youth that had been following behind him.
Tao Hanshan examined the youth and then accepted the order with a smile, saying, "Princess Consort is wholeheartedly concerned about Wang Ye's matter. This subordinate thought wrongly. Then, would Princess Consort please move to the main hall to speak?"
Qin Yining nodded and walked in front. Tao Hanshan and the others followed behind.
The youth hurriedly followed, but he was stopped by Tao Hanshan's bodyguards at the door to the main hall.
The youth frowned and wanted to force his way in. The bodyguard said in a deep voice, "This is not a place where you can come. Brother, please go rest."
The youth did not seem to hear and continued to force his way in.
The bodyguard saw that this person was not willing to cooperate and raised his voice, "I'm talking to you! This is not something you can … "
"Let him come in." Qin Yining noticed the commotion in front of the door.
Tao Hanshan asked in confusion, "Princess Consort?"
Qin Yining said, "It's fine. It's all thanks to his protection on the way here. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have died at the hands of the mob. Moreover, he can't hear or speak. It's fine if he's by my side. "
Tao Hanshan looked at the youth suspiciously.
The bodyguard in front of the door still reached out to stop the youth. He did not obey Qin Yining's order.
Tao Hanshan seemed to analyze the situation before slowly nodding, "Since it's Princess Consort's order, then let him come in."
With a wave of his hand, the bodyguard in front of the door immediately moved aside.
Only then does the young man limp to stand behind Qin Yining with the bamboo stick in hand.
Qin Yining could not help but narrow his eyes.
She followed Pang Xiao and had absolute authority in front of Xie Yue, Xu Weizhi, Huzi, Tang Xiu, and the others. These people were Pang Xiao's most trusted subordinates. They naturally knew the position of Princess Consort in Pang Xiao's heart. Therefore, the people who followed Qin Yining always obeyed Qin Yining's orders and never doubted Qin Yining's commands.
However, the people in front of her right now were different from the people she usually interacted with.
Qin Yining was unfamiliar with this feeling. However, she felt comforted. Since Mister Tao and his subordinates were like this, it was enough to prove that Pang Xiao's people were disciplined and had a fixed system. Only then could they accomplish great things.
Qin Yining sat down at the head of the table and gestured for Tao Hanshan to sit as well.
Tao Hanshan turned and ordered the others to leave and then had the bodyguards guard the front hall. Then he bowed to Qin Yining and sat down at the head of the table.
"What is the situation in the city right now?" Qin Yining asked the question she was most worried about.
She had been kidnapped and Pang Xiao did not know her situation. Wouldn't he go crazy? What she was most worried about was that Pang Xiao would not be able to control his emotions and start a massacre. Then all of their previous efforts would be wasted.
Tao Hanshan saw Qin Yining's worry and reassured with a smile: "Wang Fei, do not worry. Wang Ye is fine right now. He is still trapped in the yamen by the mob. Because many people have died in front of the yamen and most of the people in this county come from the three large clans, they are familiar with each other and are very united. Therefore, their emotions are even more agitated than before. They have been forcing Wang Ye to write a guarantee but Wang Ye has not responded."
As Tao Hanshan spoke, his gaze inadvertently swept across the youth behind Qin Yining. He did not approve of Qin Yining keeping this person by his side.
Hearing this, Qin Yining released a breath.
As long as Pang Xiao did not act rashly, everything could be resolved. Also, she had thought of a way to resolve the matter of the people surrounding the yamen while they were escaping.
At this time, Tao Hanshan was also discreetly examining Qin Yining. Seeing Qin Yining's deep thought, he couldn't help but think of when they were in the wang fu. Before Qin Yining had married into the family, Pang Xiao had brought Qin Yining to participate in the discussion of official matters.
Not to mention anything else, Wang Ye's love for Wang Fei was unquestionable. And Wang Fei's words in front of Wang Ye also carried a lot of weight.
Therefore, there had been rumors of demon concubines causing chaos in the country since ancient times. It could be seen how powerful pillow talk was.
No matter how well he performed outside, Wang Ye did not know the details. How would he know of his benefits?
Thinking of this, Tao Hanshan's smile became more sincere. He said slowly, "Wang Fei, this subordinate knew that something had happened in the city and immediately took action. I brought people here and waited to meet up with Wang Ye. This subordinate has also notified the people Wang Ye arranged to work in the Fourth Bureau and ordered them to immediately return. Fortunately, the capital barracks and the five army barracks are not far from here. This subordinate has already ordered people to quickly send a letter to the five army barracks. In Wang Ye's name, three thousand people have been mobilized to quickly come here to quell the uprising. "
Tao Hanshan had a slight smile on his face and his tone was full of praise.
After the sudden mob attack on the yamen, Tao Hanshan's quick and comprehensive response was very capable.
However, Tao Hanshan's words caused Qin Yining to frown.
"Mister Tao's arrangements are very appropriate." Qin Yining slowly said, causing Tao Hanshan to smile proudly.
"But Mister Tao's actions will most likely cause the people of Danfu County to be accused of treason. Treason will implicate too many people. It is not appropriate to rashly mobilize the soldiers of the five army barracks to quell the uprising."
Tao Hanshan's smile disappeared and he said in a deep voice, "Wang Fei's words are wrong. Wang Ye's important matters are currently the construction of the Imperial Mausoleum! If the Imperial Mausoleum is not built, Wang Ye will be accused of treason. The most important thing is the things in the stone factory. "
Tao Hanshan lowered his voice again and looked at the youth behind Qin Yining cautiously. He remembered that Qin Yining said that he was deaf and mute, so he continued, "If Wang Ye wants to achieve great things, those things must be obtained. If the reason why the people of Danfu County besieged the yamen is revealed, it will inevitably lead to the matter of the people not coming to Huichuan County. This way, the construction of the Imperial Mausoleum will face a thorough investigation by the higher-ups. The delay in the construction of the Imperial Mausoleum is a small matter, but what about the things in the stone factory? "
With just a few words, she understood Tao Hanshan's ambition.
It seemed that Tao Hanshan was looking forward to the achievement of becoming the emperor.
Having this kind of ambition was not a bad thing, but Qin Yining could not accept the fact that he would do anything for the sake of becoming the emperor.
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