Magistrate Cai's family background is very ordinary, and he was born into a Jinshi from a humble family.
Mrs. Cai's father was very discerning, so he married his daughter to him, and supported him step by step until he reached his current position.
Therefore, in the eyes of Magistrate Cai, his wife's family is his nobles. After many years of marriage, he also respects his wife very much.
Even though he knew that his wife had some of the habits of the nobles in the capital, she didn't feel any resentment at all.
Occasionally something happens, and those who can cover it up will help cover it up.
Even if it has affected my political performance.
So the way he looked today really frightened Mrs. Cai. She was stunned for a moment and then said angrily: "Master, what's that look in your eyes? I wanted to find out, but Princess Chen only cared about getting involved with the common people.
, I talked to her with a smile on my face, but she was still so indifferent, could it be that I want to continue to embarrass myself in front of her?"
Magistrate Cai suppressed his anger and said in a cold voice: "Do you know what time it is now? If I can get in touch with the prince, what else would I ask you to do to find the princess?"
Mrs. Cai was shocked when she heard this, "The master and the prince have lost contact? How could this happen? The army's baggage needs to be sent there through the master. If the master cannot contact the prince, then...
"
"Ignorant woman!" Magistrate Cai cursed bitterly, and then kept pacing back and forth, "I am a parent official here. Under the current situation, I can only guard here with these people.
If Datong cannot bear it, the capital will be in danger. I can't escape. I don't know what the situation ahead is, so I can only prepare for war. Who do you think I am for? I am for you and the children!"
Mrs. Cai's expression suddenly changed, "Master, don't scare me! Your Majesty is in front! How could we just reach Datong? There won't be anything like this in these years!"
Magistrate Cai was still pacing hurriedly in the room, as if he had not heard his wife's words at all.
Mrs. Cai couldn't help it, she remembered sweating on her head, "Master, please tell me carefully! And what did you mean when you said you wanted to guard with the people here?"
Is it possible that Da Rong’s army is coming, and you still have to lead people to resist? You are a civil servant! You don’t fight in armor, so this matter is none of your business.”
Magistrate Cai stared at her, sighed heavily, then sat down on the armchair next to him, frowning so hard that he could kill mosquitoes, and finally his tone softened, "We haven't reached that stage yet, I have already sent a few people.
Go out and see if you can contact the person in front.
Don't cause any trouble at this time, just go to the princess honestly. Since the princess is still busy in the city, it shouldn't be a big problem.
If you see the princess evacuate someday, you should quickly take the children with you and go to the capital, or simply go to the south."
Magistrate Cai's words really scared Mrs. Cai, and her voice began to tremble, "Master, don't scare me! How is this... how is it possible? How come it has come to this?"
Then he said simply: "You...you really don't want to go with us?"
Seeing her husband looking over, she quickly added, "I mean, if one day, Da Rong's army comes over, you..."
Magistrate Cai sighed and glanced in the direction of the capital, "I am a disciple of the emperor. I have been receiving a salary from the imperial court for so many years, and I have been serving as the father-in-law of Daqi. It is my responsibility to protect the people of this area. If it really comes to that, then
One step, naturally I can only stay here, otherwise wouldn’t I be living up to the teachings of the saint?”
Mrs. Cai couldn't understand. She opened her mouth and wanted to say something.
But after all, they have been married for many years, and she knows in her heart that her husband is stubborn about this matter, and she may not be able to persuade him even if he talks a lot.
When that day comes, we will have to find another way.
but……
She thought for a moment and then said: "Master, if you don't come with us, then what's the point of us staying here now?"
What? It’s better to take advantage of the fact that Datong is still peaceful and I can take the children directly back to Beijing and go to my parents’ home.”
"Why do you think I sent Saburo to study in the south?"
Hearing his words, Mrs. Cai's eyes lit up, "Did the master plan a way out for Sanlang in advance? Then Dalang, Erlang, the girls..."
"Use your brain!" Even though Magistrate Cai has always respected his wife and rarely said harsh words, he couldn't help but say at this moment, "If our whole family leaves in a big way, the people in this city will...
If people around you find out, it will inevitably cause panic.
Now is a tense time, and we don’t know what the consequences will be when the time comes. By then, before the war is over, we will be in chaos here.
And I don’t know how many Da Rong spies there are in the city. Whenever there is any disturbance in the city, they will send news to the outside and cause trouble inside. If this causes a big mess, then wouldn’t I become
Eternal sinner?"
Mrs. Cai strongly disagreed with her husband's words. She shook her head and said: "Who cares about us now? I just took the children and left quietly at night. The whole Datong is under the control of the master, so I still hide this little news."
Can’t stop!」
"How dare you!" Magistrate Cai immediately stood up, looked at his wife seriously and said, "Madam, I won't joke with you about this matter. You can just talk about it here. If it's true,
If you dare to take action, don’t blame me for not thinking about the love between husband and wife.
Back then, Taishan valued me and chose me as his son-in-law. It was also because I was good at reading and thought I was a reliable person, so he favored me.
If you and I turn against each other because of this, Master Taishan will not blame me."
Mrs. Cai turned pale with anger, but she did not dare to say anything more.
After being married for so many years, she still knew clearly in her heart what kind of reaction her husband would make and what it meant.
Now was not the time to reason with her husband, so she simply stopped trying to defend herself and said calmly: "Okay, okay, I'll just listen to you. Aren't I worried about a few children? How can I do it for myself?"
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Magistrate Cai stared at his wife for a long time, and finally relaxed, "Since you don't have that intention, this is the best, but as for the princess, what you did today was very inappropriate. I will go over there in the afternoon to see if the princess is still there.
Are you there?
If you are still here, you and the princess will work together and let the people in the city see that there is no chaos in our house or in the yamen, so everyone can rest assured."
Mrs. Cai responded with a sigh, and then went to the backyard with a sullen face. She only said that she was going to call a few more people to help.
But as soon as he entered the backyard, his face darkened.
How could the mother-in-law who was following her not know what she was thinking, and said quickly: "Madam, you should listen to the master on this matter! After all, the master is well-informed. Over the years, there is nothing that you and the young master have not done.
We come first?
If something really happens, I’ve probably already made arrangements for you. Now we’d better not mess up the arrangements ourselves and mess up my arrangements.”
Mrs. Cai said coldly: "What do you know?! My husband is good at everything, but he has ruined his brain in reading. Is fighting such a fun thing? If they really attack, those big guys with big swords will
Honorable people will not blink when they see you have a different status.
Hurry up and call a few people over and let me think about how to move these things out of the house first. If I don’t move them now, I’m afraid there won’t be a chance later. By the way, I still need to write a few letters. I can’t delay this matter. I must
