The person who came was an elderly man who had reached the age of hearing. His name was Yin Shou, and his identity was the confidant of the Yin Jun Mansion.
Normally speaking, housekeepers tend to focus on domestic matters and rarely travel far away. However, this old man traveled across the ocean and came to Qiongzhou. Such an abnormality must be that he must be carrying important matters.
as expected!
After seeing the gift, Yin Shou reported to Yin Tao: "Miss, the master sent me to deliver an important letter from home."
As soon as he finished speaking, he took out the letter.
After Yin Tao took it, he immediately spread it out and read it carefully.
But see you!
She suddenly said "Ah", her pretty face turned pale, and she seemed very shocked.
However, only a few breaths passed before she forced herself to calm down.
Finally, she said sadly: "Now is the time to watch the New Year's Eve. It's better to wait until dawn to talk about these things. Okay, you can retreat and rest first. I'll call you if I need anything."
"Uh...yes!"
What's happening here?
Qi Yu was confused. He wanted to borrow the letter and read it, but unexpectedly, he was dodged by Yin Tao's hand.
After he missed it, he smiled and said: "Your brother's white face is real. I wrote to him face to face, but he replied to you. It's really puzzling to people today."
Yin Tao did not answer his words, but just sat there with her head bowed silently, seemingly deep in thought.
At this point, Qi Yu was even more surprised.
I proposed marriage to her Yin family, did the white-faced head agree? Or declined? What exactly?
Just as I was about to ask again, I saw a guest suddenly coming to pay New Year greetings, so I had to put the matter aside for the time being.
…
Time flies very quickly, and it becomes bright in a blink of an eye.
The morning light of the morning sun shines through the window lattice and shines on the brand new dressing table, and in the mirror on the table, a beautiful face full of melancholy is reflected.
The person in front of the mirror was combing her makeup and sighing quietly. She looked like she had millions of words in her heart but not a single word on her lips.
Different from usual, today Yin Tao wears her hair in a high bun. On both sides of the bun, there is a gold-inlaid jade-style eyebrow pendant hanging diagonally.
This pendant is made from the diamond necklace from yesteryear. The workmanship is exquisite and can be regarded as a work of art.
You said, if it is hung around the neck, how can it be conspicuous between the eyebrows?
She just wanted others to see how extraordinary the jewelry Qi Yu gave her was!
The result is naturally to make others envious!
After finishing dressing up, Yin Tao came to the main hall gracefully.
Ah...it's really blinding!
Oh no, I should say she is pretty and blind!
Qi Yu's eyes flashed, and he subconsciously swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva that were too inappropriate.
Just when I was about to give a big compliment, I saw the beauty suddenly bowed down and said: "Husband, I am here to say goodbye to you."
"Farewell? Where are you going?" Qi Yu didn't think much and just asked casually.
"I want to go back to the capital...for the funeral!" Yin Tao said firmly, biting her red lips.
However, as soon as she finished speaking, two bunches of disobedient tears burst out on her clothes.
"What? Going to a funeral?" Qi Yu was shocked when he heard this and stood up with a swish.
"Um……"
"this……"
It was only then that Qi Dalang suddenly noticed that Yin Tao had taken off her favorite red dress and changed into a blue dress.
The reason why I dress up so carefully is probably because I want to give myself a beautiful farewell.
Qi Yu came to his senses and asked: "Who is old?"
Yin Tao sighed quietly: "My mother!"
After saying that, she accepted Yin Jun's coming and said at the same time: "In the past few years, I have been staying in Qiongzhou, and I have never performed filial piety before my bed. Now that my mother has passed away, if I don't go home to observe filial piety,
Are you feeling uneasy?"
Her words were poignant and touching, touching the heart.
Qi Yu felt sad when he heard this and blamed himself: "Oh, it's all my fault. If before..."
Hearing this, Yin Tao hurriedly pressed his lips and said softly: "Before, you once told me that there is no so-called if in this world. Instead of dwelling on the past, it is better to face the present calmly."
All right.
Qi Yu sighed sadly. Not only was he not relieved, but he felt even more entangled.
He frowned and began to read Yin Jun's letter.
The letter is short, concise and to the point. In just a few words, the whole outline of the mourning is explained clearly.
However, the letter did not mention a word about the marriage between the two. It is estimated that because the two have conflicting qualities, Yin Jun did not want to compare them together.
In the letter, Yin Jun very much hoped that his sister could return to Beijing to fulfill her filial piety. Because the matter was very important, he arranged for the chief steward to come and deliver the letter in person.
After reading the letter, Qi Yu immediately fell into thinking.
Logically speaking, the deceased Yin's mother was already considered his true mother-in-law, and what she lacked at the moment was just a formal status.
If so, a problem arises.
Now that my mother-in-law has passed away, and I am her only uncle, shouldn't I go to express my condolences in person?
The answer is: necessary!
However, he has an extremely heavy responsibility to guard the southern border of the country. How can he leave his post without making proper arrangements?
This, perhaps, is the so-called loyalty and filial piety that cannot have both, right?
"No! I must fulfill this filial piety!"
"must!"
Qi Yu's eyes flashed and he said firmly.
As for how to fulfill his filial piety, he has already come up with a feasible plan.
He asked his only son and eldest son Qi Xiao to go on his behalf to fulfill the due etiquette.
Yin Tao seemed a little hesitant about this matter, and she worriedly said: "Wouldn't this delay Jia Xiaoer's study?"
Qi Yu said, "With a great scholar like you following him, how can he fall behind in his homework?"
Well, that makes sense!
So, the matter was settled.
After the agreement was reached, Qi Yu immediately called the relevant people to make arrangements.
The first is Huang Fei. Regardless of whether he is willing or not, he must take over this escort mission. Moreover, he must pretend to be obligated.
In addition to Huang Fei, the president, there is also a group of accompanying musketeers. These people are all elite masters trained by Qi Xiaotong. At critical moments, they can serve as the Qi family's dead soldiers.
All the necessary personnel are available, but the only thing missing is a sea-going ship.
Haha, no need to choose.
The steam engine ship under test is the most suitable.
"But that ship hasn't had time to be repaired yet? What if it wears out?" Yin Tao said slightly worriedly.
Qi Yu shook his head and said: "It's an emergency now, why do you care so much? If this ship is used up, at worst, another one will be built, what's the point of feeling bad!"
"Well, my husband treats me so well!" Yin Tao touched the diamond between her eyebrows, showing a strong look of happiness.