Qingrong was stunned when she heard this. She didn't know what kind of medicine she was selling in the gourd. She declined politely: "Thank you madam for your kindness. It's just that I just arrived and I'm not quite used to it, so I won't bother Governor Ju and his wife.
"
Mrs. Zhang added: "Anyway, Madam has nothing to do, so why not come with me? Isn't Madam still unwilling to give me this face?"
Qingrong was a little helpless, she smiled and said, "Madam, where did you start talking about this? I first arrived in Xizhou and I don't know much about the Western Regions, let alone accompany my wife to relieve my boredom. I'm afraid I will be defeated again.
Madam’s interest, wouldn’t it be a big sin on my part?”
After hearing this, Mrs. Zhang felt that it made sense, but if Lu Qingrong didn't want to go to Kucha, how could she accomplish what the prince had asked her to do? This really put her in a difficult position. "Then Sanniang doesn't want to go, so I'll stay here."
Okay, this is a rare occasion, Madam, won’t you think I’m nosy?”
Qingrong was very well-educated, and she was surprised to be able to put on a decent smile. She shook her head and said: "How could it be? Madam is willing, I can't ask for it."
Mrs. Zhang smiled with satisfaction, "That's good."
As soon as it was time to eat, Cui Liniang and several other female family members came to the table in the courtyard. They walked around just like Qingrong had just arrived the day before. Although Qingrong was not surprised, she felt a little bit a little bit uncomfortable.
Numb and boring.
During the banquet, Qingrong asked people to bring all the generous gifts prepared for you one by one. They were all gold and jade jewelry of the best quality. That's all. Even those small trinkets were rare to see. There is a reason.
The gold-made sachet is small and delicate. No matter how it is turned, the spices inside will not spill out. When everyone sees Qingrong's generous hand, they can't help but start to think about her kindness. Seeing that she is kind and kind, they also treat her.
She no longer feels as if she is facing a formidable enemy.
After the banquet, everyone said goodbye and left, and Mrs. Zhang stayed in the guest room in the courtyard of the government office.
Perhaps it was because of her menstrual period that Qingrong always felt tired. After returning home, she went to her room and fell asleep. It was already dusk when she woke up.
Qingrong vaguely heard the sound of someone moving around in the outer room. She closed her eyes and got off the bed. Sure enough, it was Xue Shao coming back from outside.
When Xue Shao saw her coming out, he couldn't help but frowned and said, "Why did you stay in bed in single clothes? It's cold at night, so don't be careful about catching a cold!" Then he went to the back room to find a cloak for Qingrong to put on her.
Qingrong had just woken up and was still a little drowsy. She calmed down and threw herself into Xue Shao's arms, thinking to herself, wouldn't it be warmer?
Seeing that she was silent and relied on him so much, Xue Shao was confused for a moment and his voice became tight, "What's wrong? Are you tired? Have you been wronged today? Who made you unhappy?"
Qingrong shook her head, closed her eyes, and said in a muffled voice: "No, I just miss you."
Xue Shao was stunned when he heard the words, and a rush of heat suddenly surged into his heart, and his whole body was filled with warmth. He couldn't help but hug Qing Rong tighter. He lowered his eyes and looked at Qing Rong, and asked in a low voice: "Are you hungry?"
"Well, I haven't had much appetite lately."
It is true that she has no appetite for eating recently, and it was also the case on the road. At that time, Xue Shao thought that the food on the road was simple and she did not want to eat it. But in the past two days, it seemed that she had a poor appetite. Maybe she was not accustomed to the local environment, and Qingrong
My menstruation is here again, and I look very bad.
Xue Shao worriedly said: "You will have a good rest at home from now on. If you don't have anything important to do, you don't have to go out. I think you are tired, and you need to have a good rest for a few days. There is nothing important now."
After saying that, he remembered what Qingrong mentioned yesterday and said, "I have already ordered my personal guards to search for you secretly based on the characteristics you mentioned. It just needs some time, so please be at ease."
Qingrong opened her eyes and sighed softly, "This is the only thing we can do now."
Qingrong stayed at home for the next few days, saying that he was ill and recuperating at home. Although this was true, it made others doubt whether it was true or not. Otherwise, how could he recuperate at home? Some merchants specially paid a few
When the big box of goods arrived at Qingrong's home, how many people were still thinking about this when they were sick? Everyone didn't know how such a woman who only knew about pleasure and squandering but no sense of ethics could fall in the eyes of a saint and a queen?
And now the rumored real owner was looking at the contents of the two big boxes in the yard. She smiled and said: "Mr. Anlang is very thoughtful. He just arrived in Xizhou, so I bothered you to make the trip yourself."
An Qilang, who was standing aside, waved his hand and said with a smile: "That's right. I made an agreement with my wife. I was going to take my wife to the store at home. I heard that my wife was recuperating at home, so I asked someone to pick him out and send him here."
Let Madam choose. Madam can choose slowly. If you like them all, you can take them all, and you won’t take any penny."
Qingrong shook his head and said with a smile: "How can this happen? An Langjun is a businessman, so he should follow the rules of doing business. There is no need to spend so much. If you do this, I will be shameless in the future."
An Qilang said: "What does this mean? I have already made an agreement with my wife. This is my first time to lead a team back to Xizhou. It is more convenient to be with my wife on the way. What's going on this time?"
It's my duty to thank my wife." Before, An Qilang only knew that she was an official's wife, but after he went to Xizhou and inquired, he found out that Qingrong was actually General Xue's wife, so he was even more concerned about her than before.
Very reserved.
Qingrong understood in her heart, but she still declined politely: "I appreciate Mr. Anlang's kindness, but I still have to do what I do. However, I do need Mr. Anlang's help with something... I don't know if you remember..."
An Qilang patted his chest and said repeatedly: "I remember! Please ask Madam to lend me a step to speak."
Qingrong nodded, and the two of them walked to the side of the courtyard. An Qilang lowered his voice and said: "When I came back, I already told my brother about this matter and asked him to inquire in several large caravansaries in Xizhou... However, I
I still have to remind Madam that Madam should not have too high expectations for this kind of thing. There are many men and women coming from the capital with the caravan. It has been more than a year. It is hard to say whether anyone remembers this. Besides, if...if that
This lady was accidentally sold as a slave and was sold out, but it is difficult to find her..."
Qingrong sighed softly, how could she not know? She said: "Thank you so much, Mr. Anlang, for your kindness, but even so, I have to look for it. If there is any whereabouts, please tell Mr. Anlang in time. I'm here
Thank you Anlang-kun for this."
Seeing Qingrong's humble attitude, An Qilang sympathized with her worries. He waved his hand quickly and sighed: "No way! Madam, you are serious. Since Madam has said so, I will definitely understand her!"
Qingrong nodded and smiled, "Thank you."
Not long after, Qingrong also quickly picked out the things for Siniang, and told Yunniang to take the money and make sure An Qilang accepted it. Although An Qilang was prepared not to take any money when he came, seeing Qingrong acting like this
, naturally accepted it with a smile.
Speaking of money, An Qilang thought of the uproar in the past few days. Qingrong had not been out for a few days and had never heard of it. He also heard that it was related to the temple, so he was a little curious for a while.
An Qilang said: "Actually, I only heard about it this morning. It was said that a monk from Qianfo Temple went to the government this morning to report a case. It was said that a monk from Huailuo had stolen the property in the temple. The monk refused to admit it and threatened to
He was being slandered, and his fellow apprentices who came from Huailuo with him also vouched for him, saying that there must be a misunderstanding in the matter. The monks from Qianfo Temple took people to search the house of the burglary monk. As a result, Madam, guess what?
how?"
Why is it so hard to pass up? Azhen, who was listening to the side, was fascinated. Qingrong was a little helpless. She smiled and asked, "What was the result?"
An Qilang spoke enthusiastically, "In the end, a bag of money was found. This time there were witnesses and evidence, so I couldn't leave him alone. However, the thief and his senior brother bluntly stated that he was unjust.
That senior brother was willing to personally pay the money back to the temple, but he just said that he wanted to settle the matter and not make it public."
This is true. Even if the monks of Qianfo Temple are xenophobic, they will not care about the reputation of Buddhism. They have made such a big fuss and even have to go to court. "What happens after that? Then the abbot of Qianfo Temple refuses to settle the matter.
?”
An Qilang shook his head, "It's not that the host refuses to settle the matter, but that senior brother! He said that there was someone else who really stole the money, but he must insist on reporting it to the official and finding out the matter. Not only will he be cleared, but also
To find the person who framed him."
Qingrong nodded and said, "That's understandable."
At this time, An Qilang changed the topic and said in a loud voice: "But the key is that the monk who stole the money refused! He said that since the money was repaid, there is no need to pursue it anymore! Madam, tell me, isn't this a guilty conscience?
?Afraid that others will find out? Seeing that these two brothers are arguing about their own opinions, some monks from Qianfo Temple also said that they want to report to the official, so this will cause trouble in the court! But in my opinion, this matter does not need to be tried at all.
, it must be that person who stole, otherwise why wouldn’t he dare to stand up and try to settle the matter? It’s a pity that such an upright senior brother actually has such a junior brother who corrupts the rules of Buddhism. He was asked to provide money and effort in vain, but he couldn’t help him.
Adou. I heard that the thief was a disciple of some eminent monk, a mage. What is his name...Kong Ji?"
Qingrong paused when she heard the words, she could hardly believe her ears! Kong Jing, stealing property from the temple?
Azhen and Songyue were also shocked. Is Master Kongji also in Xizhou? Qingrong was not convinced and asked, "Who are you talking about?"
"Master Kongji..." Seeing that something was wrong with Qingrong's expression, An Qilang asked, "What's wrong, madam? Have you ever heard of this mage's name before?"
Not only have I heard of it, but I have also met several times. But, how could it happen? Qingrong didn't believe that Kong Ji would do such a thing. "I have heard of it, do you know how Lu Changshi would judge this matter?"
An Qilang scratched his head, "I still... don't know, the court case just happened this morning. If Madam wants to know, she can ask someone to go out and inquire now. This place in Xizhou is not big, and the information is pretty good."
Qingrong hurriedly asked Yun Niang to go out and inquire. She and An Qilang said: "I don't know, Mr. Anlang, but Master Kongji and I have met several times. My father's best friend has become a good friend of Master Kongji's master. I didn't know he was here too."
Something like this happened again in Xizhou, which is really disturbing."
An Qilang's eyes widened in surprise for a moment, "Madam...actually you know him?"
Qingrong nodded, "He used to be a generous person, so he probably wouldn't do such a thing. Maybe there is a misunderstanding here?"
An Qilang didn't know what to say for a moment, "Madam, she is kind-hearted. It's hard to say that she knows people but not their hearts."
Qingrong smiled and said: "That's true. Thank you An Langjun for reminding me."
Qingrong didn't want to listen to him anymore, so he changed the conversation and chatted for a few words casually. Seeing that Qingrong was a little uninterested, An Qilang also took the initiative to leave. When he was about to leave, An Qilang didn't forget to say to Qingrong: "Oh...
By the way, it's rare for me to fall in love with my wife. I made an agreement with her before, and I hope she can come by then."
Qingrong thought of what An Qilang said before, her smile deepened, and she nodded: "Don't worry, I will definitely attend."
Xue Shao happened to come back from outside today and heard these two words said by the two people.
Just as An Qilang was going out, he saw a tall man standing there with a solemn face and a look so cold that people couldn't help but tremble. Songyue, who came to see off the guests, saluted beside him and called: "Alang."
It turned out that this was General Xue, and he didn't expect to see him today. After An Qilang realized what he was doing, he smiled broadly and said, "General Xue."
Songyue explained: "This man is Hu Shang. He called An Qilang to give something to the lady."
Anshiro? He has heard of this name.
Xue Shao nodded and simply said: "Thank you."
An Qilang was about to chat for a few words, but when he saw that he had no intention of talking, he could only smile and said, "General, you are polite. In that case, I will not disturb the general and his wife, so I will take my leave."
"Song Yue, see off the guests."
After saying that, Xue Shao strode inside without looking back. An Qilang had seen many bossy officials, and he didn't care much about Xue Shao's cold but polite attitude. He turned around and talked to Songyue.
He inquired: "This general looks tall and handsome, but he looks very intimidating. Aren't you afraid of him, madam?"
Songyue pursed her lips and smiled, "Our general is not like this in front of his wife."
…
As soon as Xue Shao entered the house, Qing Rong came up to him and asked, "You are back. I just want to ask you something."
"Have you also heard about Master Kongji?" Xue Shao glanced at Qingrong, the news came quickly enough.
Qingrong nodded and asked: "How did Lu Kaiyan be interrogated?"
Xue Shaodao: "I heard once or twice that they detained the mage, but they haven't said how to deal with it yet. What, do you want to take care of this?"
"What if it's unjust?"
"Maybe." Xue Shao glanced at her, understood what Qingrong meant, and said in a deep voice, "Then just do it."
Qingrong nodded and smiled, "How could I not listen to what the general said?"
Xue Shao stretched out his hand and flicked her forehead, looking quite helpless, "I don't dare to take this seriously."
Qingrong smiled, and Xue Shao asked again, "What did that Hu merchant come to give you just now, and what did you agree with him?" But we had only been walking together for a while on the road, and we were so eager to communicate with each other?
"It's just some jewelry, spices and the like. He specially brought them here."
Xue Shao took Qingrong's hand, looked serious, and said in a deep voice: "Whatever you want to buy, just ask Yun Niang and others to accompany you, don't give it to others for nothing."
Qingrong smiled helplessly, "Of course I paid, how could I get it for free?"
Xue Shao nodded matter-of-factly and said with a smile, "I knew you knew what was going on."
Azhen on the side didn't say anything, holding on tightly to keep from laughing out loud. Isn't Alang jealous?