Shocked to learn that Yin's mother died suddenly, both Zhou and Liu Quan couldn't help but lament.
You said, this person who is less than 50 years old, how can he just disappear?
Yin Tao thought broadly, and said with emotion: "There are unpredictable events in the sky, and people have misfortunes and blessings. These things are all predestined, how can they be beyond the control of human beings?"
It means, let's accept our fate.
Otherwise, there really is no good way!
Mrs. Zhou sighed sadly and said, "Looking back, I will burn a few sticks of incense for the Bodhisattvas so that they can lead my mother-in-law to the paradise, so as not to get sidetracked on the way."
After her mother-in-law, Liu Quan also said a few words of comfort.
At the same time, she did not forget to warn: "Qi Xiao is young and has never traveled far. You must take more care of him on the road. In addition, you must remember to teach more in your free time and don't delay his homework.
study."
Yin Tao responded quickly: "Sister, don't worry, Xiao'er is the eldest son of my Qi family, how could I not be interested in him?"
"That way, I'll feel more at ease."
"Sister is so kind..."
While they were chatting in detail, they saw Qi Yu returning from the door.
His first words after entering the door were: Everything is in order and you can set off at any time.
Later, he said very superstitiously: "According to the old almanac, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year is a good day to travel. Why not, let's set the departure date on this day."
However, Yin Tao shook her head and said: "I am very anxious to mourn and do not want to stay in Qiong for a long time. In this case, it is better to leave early tomorrow morning. The earlier I leave, the earlier I feel at ease."
Qi Yu glanced at the old almanac again, frowned and said, "But it clearly says on it that it is not suitable to travel on the second day of the Lunar New Year..."
"Husband, you are a person who firmly believes in science, why are you so nagging now?" Yin Tao leaned towards him and said softly: "Oh, just let me leave tomorrow. If I stay here, I will be upset too.
It's so numb that I can't calm down."
Oh well!
Qi Yu suppressed his reluctance and nodded.
However, before parting ways, Yin Tao made post-departure arrangements for the things she was responsible for.
For example, the teaching situation in the college, the development of steam engines, and the experimental progress of various products, etc.
In addition to work matters, there are also some reminders in life. For example, wear more clothes when the weather is cold, drink less alcohol during banquets, etc.
Oh, it’s so full of love and affection!
At this time, Liu Quan took the initiative to leave time and space to the newcomer Yin Tao.
As for herself, she quietly packed her son Qi Xiao's luggage for the trip north.
There are a lot of things to eat, wear, and use on the road. Just large cotton-padded jackets to keep out the cold, I have prepared five or six pieces, not to mention a change of clothes.
A mother is worried when her son travels thousands of miles, and who among mothers is not like that?
"Tch! Look at your worthless look!"
"Mother...I..."
Seeing that Liu Quan couldn't help crying, Zhou deliberately glared at her with the authority of a mother-in-law.
However, just as she turned around, the old lady burst into tears.
no!
I also have to prepare something for my grandson.
Zhou deliberately avoided Liu Quan and quietly came to Qi Xiao.
"Grandson, please keep this money so that you can spend it on the road." The old lady wiped away her tears first, and then said: "As the old saying goes, a poor family and a rich family can spend on the road.
The biggest fear is being held back by money. Only when money is close to you, will you not feel panic."
"Ah! Thank you grandma!"
Qi Xiao was very happy and opened the package containing the money as quickly as possible.
drink!
It’s actually a dozen big golden lumps the size of a fist. No wonder this baggage is so heavy!
After he was happy, he looked at Old Mrs. Zhou with a confused face and thought to himself: I really didn't realize that my grandma is so rich!
Let alone him, even Qi Yu himself would be shocked when he saw it.
Mrs. Zhou dotingly rubbed her grandson's little face and told him: "On the way, eat what you should eat and drink what you should drink. Don't think about saving money. If the money is not enough, grandma will ask someone to bring more."
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Qi Xiao touched the gold in the bag and said with a smile: "When we arrive in the capital, I will definitely buy you a set of the most beautiful fox furs so that you can wear them to keep warm."
Snow never falls in Qiongzhou, so how can I wear fox fur to keep me warm?
If you wear it, wouldn't it become prickly heat?
Even so, Mrs. Zhou was still happy and said with a smile: "Oh, you said you are only a little older, so you know you feel sorry for me..."
…
The Qi family were all busy, packing a lot of luggage for the trip north. At the same time, Wu Wanrong, a guest from afar, was also packing his luggage for the return trip.
During the Chinese New Year, he suddenly received a short notice.
Said that the very fast steam engine ship will leave soon. If you want to take it back to the north and return to Beijing, please make relevant preparations in advance. Don't wait until it is late.
this……
This is a bit difficult.
Originally, he had planned to take this fast boat to make a surprise visit to Qiongzhou, take advantage of the unprepared opportunity of the officials to seal off the holiday, and touch Qi Yu's old background. After everything was settled, he would return to Beijing to resume his duties.
But who would have thought that before he could take action, the broken ship would return to the north.
If you miss this ship, you will have to wait for the subsequent official ships with uncertain return dates.
Would you say this is uncomfortable?
At this moment of hesitation, I unexpectedly dug out a recent issue of "Qiongzhou Daily" from the garbage pile in Guanyi.
But I saw it written on it: I am reputed for my lax management of officials, which has resulted in the injustice of the people, and I am willing to cut off my hair and take my head as punishment, and so on.
Hey!
Isn’t this a ready-made impeachment package?
Moreover, you, Qi Yu, have publicly admitted all the sins in this, and I can’t get rid of you even if I want to!
Just imagine, what would His Majesty the Emperor think if such a thing was put on the pilgrimage table?
Haha~~
It's really hard to find anything without wearing iron shoes, and it takes no effort at all to get it!
But don't underestimate the power of this tattered newspaper picked up from the garbage dump, which is even more convincing than the impeachment memorial of Jiu Qing in the court.
What a stroke of genius!
Although this trip failed to detect Qi Yu's military strength, it did obtain ironclad evidence of his governance. From this perspective, it can be regarded as another kind of gain.
Furthermore, what is the military strength of Qiongzhou? Don’t you know how to organize it? Is it possible that His Majesty the Emperor will come over to see it?
Well, that's it.
Thinking of this, Wu Wanrong made a decisive decision: take this ship and return north immediately.
Unexpectedly, just after I answered the message, new good news came one after another.
He said that Qi Yu's concubine Yin Tao and his son Qi Xiao would go to Beijing with him.
Suddenly, a theoretically feasible conspiracy came to mind.