Without waiting for Kou Niang's reaction, Ye Sili asked curiously: "Kou Niang is alone at home?"
"On weekdays, my husband leaves early and comes back late. Most of the time, Er Mengmeng and I are the only ones at home." Kou Niang glanced at the sky outside the house and said, "The kid is playful, but he should be back soon."
Ye Sili looked at Kou Niang, who was only in her thirties. Although Kou Niang carefully hid her white hair in her black hair, Ye Sili still noticed that she already had a lot of white hair. After thinking for a moment, she asked:
"Does Kou Niang know that the owner of the General's Mansion thirteen years ago was also named Gu?"
Kou Niang carefully recalled thirteen years ago. After a long time, she said in panic: "Girl, please be careful what you say. Thirteen years ago, the Gu family was executed because of 'treason'. Although I am named Gu,
It was the later Wutong Village and had nothing to do with the rebellious traitor."
Ye Sili looked at Kou Niang and joked: "I didn't expect Kou Niang to remember the affairs of the court so clearly even though she has been doing housework all year round."
Kou Niang was even more frightened and hurriedly explained: "Back then, the whole country was aware of the incident in the Gu Mansion. Not to mention that I was a woman, even the children playing in the village made up songs to sing about it. Even though my surname is Gu, I also
I dare not have anything to do with them."
"Yes, the whole country knew what happened back then, but it's a pity that I didn't know about it." Ye Sili said a little melancholy.
"I have offended you a moment ago, and please forgive Kou Niang. I have often heard scholars talking about this matter, but I didn't quite understand it, so I asked more questions, which actually made Kou Niang worried."
Kou Niang saw that Ye Sili was still young, and she must have not been born when the Gu family destroyed the family, so she kindly reminded her: "Of course I won't worry too much, but girls, please don't say such things outside, so as not to get into trouble."
Ye Sili smiled and thanked her, but accidentally caught a glimpse of the fine white powder on Kou Niang's skirt, and reminded her by the way:
"Kou Niang's skirt seems to be stained with some flour?"
Kou Niang looked down and explained: "Before you came, the cow in the backyard was sick. This was the medicinal powder that was accidentally stained while treating it."
"But the cattle? If they get sick, they can get good medical treatment."
"This is natural. The cow took the medicine and is now doing well."
"That's it. Mother Kou really has a good craft."
“It’s nothing strange, it’s just that I’ve been with my husband for a long time, and I’ve learned a lot from it.”
The two exchanged a few words, and then Ye Sili heard Mu Jiufeng calling her, said goodbye to Kou Niang and left.
The children at the entrance of the village were still playing and reluctant to go home.
Xiao Ling asked in confusion:
"Why didn't you tell Kou Niang the truth just now? This matter cannot be hidden."
Mu Jiufeng touched his neck, looked around, and whispered: "Liyou said that it will not harm his wife and children. The matter has not yet been concluded. Telling Kou Niang rashly will only make her worry."
"Then what are we here for today?" Xiao Ling was even more confused. Could it harm his wife and children? This was the first time she heard about it. She only knew that if it was harmful to the royal family, the nine clans would be killed.
Ye Sili felt a little heavy and replied: "We can only go back home to discuss the specific situation. I don't know what's going on with Ayou."
"Don't worry, that guy from Liyou is full of bad ideas. He might have tortured Zhang Song to some extent. Maybe Zhang Song would have already told the truth." Mu Jiufeng said confidently. Regarding Liyou,
He dares to say that he understands him second best, no one dares... No, Si Li must understand him first.
At the entrance of the village, children were chasing each other and having a great time. One little boy held a wooden sword in his hand and acted as a majestic general. The other children pretended to be rebels and were trying hard to hunt down this "little general".
The "little general" imitated the rhetoric in the play and shouted: "You traitors, betrayers seeking glory, cannot be forgiven!"
The "traitors" pursued them hard, but the "little general" ran away with his sword, and almost bumped into Xiao Ling. Fortunately, Yun An's quick eyesight and quick hands lifted the "little general" up.
"Let me go! Let me go!"
The "little general" broke free, but when he met Yun An, he was completely unable to fight back.
"Let him go!" The children who had just played the role of "rebels" also rushed up. Ye Sili and his party were outnumbered, and Yun An's cold face and silence really scared them, so they had to try
Use words to threaten Yun An.
Yun An paid no attention to them. He only turned to look at Xiao Ling and waited for her instructions.
"Yun'an, don't scare the child."
Yun An immediately let go of the child.
Xiao Ling squatted in front of the child and asked with concern: "It's not hurt, is it?"
The child was a little scared and shook his head.
"Tell sister, what's your name? It's getting dark, why don't you go home?" Xiao Ling really likes children.
The concubines in the harem also brought many children, but those concubines were reluctant to let her get close, for fear that she would do something to the children. After staying in the harem for a long time, she also learned to avoid suspicion. From childhood to adulthood,
Apart from Fourth Brother, only Si Li and Jiu Feng treated her sincerely.
"My name is Zhang Mengmeng, thank you sister for saving me." Zhang Mengmeng said honestly, catching a glimpse of Yun An beside him, and shrank into Xiao Ling's arms with some fear.
Xiao Ling realized that these children were afraid of Yun An, so he raised his head and glanced at Yun An. Sure enough, he had the same stinky face as before. He turned back helplessly and explained to the children:
"Don't be afraid, this brother is a very nice person, but... he looks a bit fierce."
Yun An raised the corners of his mouth unnaturally, but gave up immediately.
"Who are you?" The little girl who was one of the "rebels" boldly stepped forward. Seeing that her little friend was caught by them, she asked cautiously.
Ye Sili touched Zhang Mengmeng's head and said, "You guys know Kou Niang, we are her friends."
After that, Ye Sili lowered her head and said to Zhang Mengmeng: "Your mother is waiting for you at home. Go back early and don't let her worry."
Zhang Mengmeng nodded.
Ye Sili looked at the cute little girl and couldn't help but ask:
"Little sister, you look so cute, what's your name?"
The little girl's voice was tender and she introduced to Ye Sili and the others:
"My name is Yaya, his name is Ergou, this is Huanhuan, Tiedan..."
After Yaya introduced the children present one by one, Ye Sili listened carefully and asked curiously:
"Then what's your last name?"
Yaya and the other children lowered their heads, and Zhang Mengmeng explained: "They don't have surnames."
Not only Ye Sili, but also Mu Jiufeng and others also showed surprised expressions. Since ancient times, surnames have been so important. They can be nameless, but how can they be without surnames?
Ye Sili was about to ask again, but she heard the mother of the children calling them to go home, so she had no choice but to let the children go back.
After returning to the city, it was already getting late and Xiao Ling was still under confinement, so he had no choice but to return to the palace.
"Why don't you go through the gate but climb over the wall?" Mu Jiufeng turned around and found Ye Sili sneaking around the corner.
Seeing Mu Jiufeng standing outside, Ye Sili quickly pulled him to the corner. Huan Xia and Yuan Mu observed the surroundings, and Ye Sili explained in a low voice:
"I'm also on lockdown. If I hadn't gone to have tea with my grandfather and other adults today, how could I have sneaked out?"
"You sneaked out? Liyou actually agreed?" Mu Jiufeng thought, Gu Liyou usually listened to Prince Yu, but he actually let her come out?
"Yes, why didn't Ayou stop me? Oh, now is not the time to talk about this. My grandfather must have returned home at this moment. After I climb in, you can go in through the front door." After that, Ye Sili asked.
Lift your legs to climb over the wall.
Mu Jiufeng looked at her jokingly, and Ye Sili turned back and said anxiously:
"Jiu Feng, you could help me."
Mu Jiufeng couldn't help but look at Ye Sili with laughter.
"Fool."
After that, Mu Jiufeng grabbed Ye Sili's arm with one hand and held her shoulder with the other. He used Qinggong to easily climb over the high wall, skillfully dodged the guards and entered Yulan Courtyard.
Yuan Mu and Huan Xia were left outside the wall, looking at each other awkwardly.
"You need..." Yuanmu tried to reach out and ask her if she needed help, but the three words were so shy that her ears turned red.
Huan Xia glanced at him and climbed over the high wall without saying a word.
Yuan Mu followed closely behind.
Gu Liyou was sitting in the courtyard waiting, and Mu Jiufeng used Qinggong to bring Ye Sili into the courtyard.
"Jiu Feng, when did your Qing Gong get so good? Not bad, not bad." Ye Sili praised happily when he saw her entering the house quietly and finally escaping from danger.
Mu Jiufeng instantly became proud, "My Lord..."
"One of you went to the west of the city and the other entered the palace, how come you came back together?" Before Mu Jiufeng could show off, Gu Liyou stood up and walked towards the two of them.
"I accompanied Xiao Ling to go shopping in the west of the city, and happened to meet Jiu Feng, so we went together." Ye Sili immediately explained, "By the way, did grandpa ask about me?"
"The old man is drunk, so I asked Wuchun to make some sobering soup." Gu Liyou replied.
"Fortunately, I don't know which adult asked him out today. I will thank you properly someday." Ye Sili breathed a long sigh of relief.
Mu Jiufeng walked straight into the house and said as he walked:
"Liyou, I know you miss me, but there is no need to brave the cold wind and wait for me in the courtyard on such a cold day."
Gu Liyou usually didn't like to argue with others, but at this time, he was unforgiving.
"Master Jiu Feng has great Qinggong. It seems that the wall of my Yulan Courtyard should be renovated to prevent you from accidentally falling."
"Can you guys talk about business first?" Ye Sili looked at the two of them who had not changed their bad tempers after so many years, and still refused to forgive each other when they met.
The three of them sat together. Mu Jiufeng changed his joke and said seriously:
"Zhang Song's wife Kou Niang didn't seem to know what Zhang Song was doing outside. Zhang Song should be a veterinarian, and Kou Niang had no contact with outside events. From today's point of view, if the assassination was really done by Zhang Song, then he could
There is no motive."
"Assassination of the royal family is a crime of beheading and confiscating the family. Without a strong motive, who would take the risk to do such a thing?"
Mu Jiufeng thought for a while and said seriously: "However, Kou Niang said that she takes care of housework all year round. From what I saw today, she usually heals livestock, but the callus on her right hand looks like a habit.
It’s something only a martial artist can have. Also, her gait and body shape are completely unlike that of an ordinary country woman.”
"Calls?" Ye Sili tried hard to remember, but she seemed to have ignored it.