The dignitaries in the capital gathered together, and if a brick was thrown, it might hit a relative of a third-rank official, let alone a prince or grandson.
Qiao Lan's third-grade female monarch is really not good enough, not to mention that female monarch is just a title and has no actual effect.
But for He Lanfeng to pay so much attention to her, it can explain a lot of things. At the very least, he must have enough respect when facing this female queen.
After hearing what An Yong said, Qiao Lan couldn't help but sigh that He Lanfeng was considerate and such a good person! However, Qiao Lan was even more curious about the identity of Mr. Helan, who could make the imperial envoy sent by the capital do this.
He drives.
No matter what he is like, he is still much better than this old woman like her.
Facing the young man sitting next to him, Qiao Lan spoke skillfully, "If you can come and visit me in person, it will be a great honor for me, an old woman..."
"Why should I do this to you? You have worked hard for the country. As a citizen of Beijing, I am grateful to you."
The two exchanged some boasts and got down to business.
"I heard someone in the yamen say that the lady was planning to leave Tongzhou and go to the capital before this incident happened?" An Yong asked the real question.
Qiao Lan nodded, "I was planning to return to the capital. Unexpectedly, this case came suddenly and the whole family was delayed. The children and grandchildren in the family are quite young. Although it is good to live in Lantian County, it is difficult for the children at home to see each other.
, I still have to go back to the capital to see."
Qiao Lan frankly stated her purpose. Marriage was a big deal. This was the first thing her family had to resolve after returning to the capital. Qiao Lan felt that there was nothing to hide.
Are you actually planning the marriage of your descendants? An Yong was surprised when he heard this.
He had heard about Nvjun Huitian earlier. For a title like Nvjun, according to Beijing's clan practice, His Majesty should reward her with a fief and then call her into the capital for investigation.
Now I just gave him a hurried title, a house in the capital and some fields, nothing more.
Although the capital city is prosperous, in Ernst's view it is always at a disadvantage.
Fiefdom can be passed down to future generations. According to Qiao Lan's rank, it is at least a county. As for the land in the capital, although it is more expensive, everyone can buy it as long as they have money.
Your Majesty's reward is really nothing.
What makes An Yong really curious is Qiao Lan's own attitude. He has found out everything about the Qiao family and the Duan family. However, after receiving the imperial edict, this female queen did not immediately go to Beijing to express gratitude and move back to the capital. Instead, she continued to live in the countryside.
Hey, do you really like farming?
Now that Qiao Lan confessed and revealed the reason for returning to Beijing, An Yong recalled the age of the Duan family descendants in the files he had seen.
This reason is not impossible.
In his opinion, Tongzhou was inferior to the capital after all. If he was looking for a marriage for his own child, he would be looking for someone in the capital.
An Yong continued to ask, "Then when will the queen prepare to start the ceremony?"
"I'll leave in the next year."
It would still be a month before leaving after the New Year. An Yong wanted to ask Qiao Lan if he wanted to go together, but suddenly he remembered that He Lanfeng had reminded him not to be too deliberate. He could only say lightly, "After the New Year in Tongzhou
It's appropriate to leave. I originally planned to go to Beijing to return to work and go on the road with the lady. I have lived up to Mr. Helan's request. This case will be settled soon, and I will return to Beijing soon.
..." He Feng didn't finish his words.
After hearing this, Qiao Lan was immediately startled. The smile on her face faded a lot in an instant, and she continued to persuade. "Your Majesty, the Emperor's life is on your side, so you should take it as your top priority. My old lady walks slowly, I'm afraid it will delay Your Majesty."
You don’t have to worry about our distance.”
Seeing Qiao Lan's nervous look, An Yong immediately felt relieved, "Young lady, you don't have to worry. The files on this case have already been rushed to the capital 800 miles away. I won't be able to get up and go back to the capital until they get a reply from the capital for approval. I'll set off."
My days have nothing to do with the case, but I plan to return to Beijing before the end of the year, thinking that if I leave together, I will have someone to take care of me. Since I don’t plan to leave, I can only take the first step on my own."
Qiao Lan breathed a sigh of relief, just don't leave together.
She was afraid that the man in front of her would force her to go with her, saying that it would be safer to go together, and forcing her family to go with her, which would completely disrupt her plans.
But can she listen to the eight hundred miles of expedited closing of the case?
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Ernst & Young came to Duan's house as a guest and bought some common gifts on the street, including three kilograms of snacks and a kilogram of tea, all of which are used daily.
The only unusual thing is that these items are all of great value, and are items that the Duan family must weigh before buying.
After receiving the gift, Qiao Lan originally planned to stay with An Yong for a meal at Duan's house and try her family's specialties.
However, An Yong hurried back, chatted briefly with Qiao Lan, put on his silk hat and left.
It’s really mysterious!
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After An Yong put on his silk hat, he left the courtyard gate of Duan's house. Through the gauze on the brim of his hat, he looked around the alley. When he saw no one around, he turned into the alley next to him with peace of mind.
After walking for about a hundred steps and turning into an alley on a busy street again, An Yong took off the silk hat on his head and threw it casually in the corner of the alley.
"Come out!" Anyong shouted.
Immediately, several black figures jumped out of the alleys on the left and right.
"Go to Tongzhou to find an escort agency to arrange the arrangements until after the new year." An Yong said casually.
"Yes, sir."
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On the other side, inside the Duan family courtyard.
Mrs. Song brought the snacks that Qiao Lan distributed to everyone in the courtyard. Please put them on the table.
Mo Ruhua happily picked up a piece of delicious pastry and tasted it, and Mrs. Song followed suit. However, as soon as she picked up the pastry, she noticed something was wrong with her husband's expression.
Mrs. Song: "What's wrong? This snack doesn't suit your appetite?"
Mo Qiming shook his head, "No."
"What is that?"
Mo Qiming let out a long sigh and suddenly said, "I just went out and saw the old lady's guest sighing."
"Dad, what's the problem with that guest?" Mo Ruhua asked curiously.
Mo Qiming said quietly, "Looking at that guest's figure and foot strength, I can tell at a glance that he is a unique Qing Kung master."
Mo Ruhua tilted her head slightly, not quite understanding the meaning of her father's words.
"Then our guest is very good at qinggong, what happens next?"
Mo Qiming looked excited, as if he was about to slam the table and stand up, "His skills at such a young age are extraordinary. In a few years, I will definitely not be able to catch up with him, alas!"
The mother and daughter looked at each other and could see the confusion in each other's eyes.
What's there to sigh about?
"It's too late for heroes!" Mo Qiming sighed.
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The Duan family was preparing for the New Year with peace of mind. As the streets and alleys became more and more festive, an unexpected family came to their door.
Qiao Lan heard from Wang that the Du family was here.