It's early August, less than ten days before the Mid-Autumn Festival.
But Qin Zhongming can't wait until the Mid-Autumn Festival. Everything has been done and he will set off tomorrow morning.
Leaving Luoyang this time, there were dozens of people in his party, including more than ten people who followed him, as well as their family members. There were many people and mixed views, so Zhongming had already discussed with Xuan Ji to come back to pick her up after arriving in Lu'an.
On the last night in Luoyang, Xuanji quietly came to the inner courtyard again.
Wang Xuanji is not always there at night, but she almost always appears in the night, even when saying goodbye.
At first, there was no chance to say goodbye. After a long time, Xuan Ji lazed in bed for a while before finally struggling to get up. When Qin Liang turned to look at her, she had already put her white arms into her sleeves, and then handed her over.
The collar lining was wrapped around her body. She glared at Qin Liang and thought to herself: Haven't you seen enough just now?
Xuan Ji still knelt down in front of the dressing table, turning her head towards the bronze mirror, observing her messy hair and smeared makeup. Qin Liang also got up and got dressed.
Hearing a "crunch", Wang Lingjun turned over, facing outside, and gently supported his head with his hands.
At this time, all the sounds stopped, and the three of them would start talking for a while.
Xuan Ji breathed out tiredly, cheered up, and then looked sideways and said: "The easiest person to guess is that I went to Zhong Ming's place, my mother. But she didn't dare to say it, she was afraid that I would tell the secret to the Wang family
people."
Bai Shi has been deliberately deceiving the Wang family for so many years. Once the matter is exposed, it may not be easy. Besides, Bai Shi is just a concubine with a bad background. It is not certain whether she can save her life. She should be able to weigh the importance of the matter.
As soon as the Bai family was mentioned, Zhong Ming's expression showed a hint of anger.
Sure enough, Zhong Ming said: "I think Mrs. Bai just wants to rely on Gu to gain benefits. How about we tell the secret to my uncle. In this way, the Wang family may be more accepting of Gu's sudden disappearance."
Xuan Ji's eyes showed a complicated expression, and then she shook her head and said: "My mother has the kindness to raise me. Unless it is absolutely necessary, it is best not to tell anyone."
In any case, my mother cried countless times about her kindness in raising her, and it seemed to be really effective. Xuan Ji couldn't ignore the kindness she had accumulated over the years.
At this time, Wang Lingjun said coldly: "I used to have bruises all the time, was it all her fault? Besides, the Wang family provided food, clothing, and expenses, so what kind of nurturing grace is she?"
Xuan Ji said softly: "Forget it, I don't blame her. This is good. I owe her less." She paused for a moment and then said, "Father doesn't care about me."
When it comes to Wang Ling, Lingjun's tone is a little different: "My grandfather still thinks that I am his biological daughter."
Xuan Ji curled her lips and said immediately: "I used to live with my mother in Qingzhou, and for the longest two years, my father didn't come to see us, nor did he send anyone to deliver anything. Later I found out that he completely ignored us.
We forgot, and for two whole years, we didn’t think of it.”
After hearing this, Wang Lingjun was speechless. After a while, he said: "Apart from Mrs. Bai, the person who cares most about this matter should be my father."
Xuan Ji nodded and said: "Yes, the eldest brother is afraid that I will affect the reputation of the Wang family. But my 'parents' are here and he can't control it. If he really came to care about our affairs, he would not have recognized me as a member of the Wang family in the first place. After all,
My mother’s story itself is not very honorable.”
"Alas." Wang Lingjun sighed.
Xuanji looked at her and said: "It doesn't matter, I am indeed not a member of the Wang family. My mother and I have been lying to each other for so many years, and the Wang family has treated us well."
Qin Liang should indeed be quite dissatisfied with Mrs. Bai, so he said again: "Mrs. Bai must be blamed for this. I am still a child, what can I do?"
He paused and continued: "For the present plan, we can only do this first. Before I left, I left a letter. She said that she had a fate with the Buddha and decided to become a monk and practice for a few years. I hope that my family will not miss me. I am not related.
As an important figure in the government, this matter may cause speculation or displeasure in the Wang family, but it will not be serious."
Since the introduction of Buddhism in the Han Dynasty, many women have become nuns, which is not unusual. The temples where women become nuns are called nuns.
Wang Lingjun's voice said: "I said in my letter that you know where I am, so everyone should not worry. My father asked me, but if I don't tell him, there is nothing he can do."
Qin Zhongming took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Wait a little longer, one day I will be able to make my girl appear in front of others openly."
When Xuanji heard this, she turned her head and turned her eyes to the oil lamp, which looked shiny in the bronze mirror.
At this time, she took a careful look outside the door, suddenly came back to her senses, and said hurriedly: "I don't have time to say more, I have to go. I will come to the front hall tomorrow morning to see you again."
Qin Zhongming still sent her out the door.
Xuan Ji recalled that the corridor she and Zhong Ming had walked the most together was this corridor, and most of them were in the dark early in the morning. The autumn was getting deeper and the dawn was very cold, but Zhong Ming held her hand.
Quite warm.
When the Mid-Autumn Festival was approaching last year, Xuan Ji was in a lot of trouble. She was just counting the hours and waiting. But for this year's Mid-Autumn Festival, she has nothing to look forward to. But if you be patient, things will be better this time.
Parting sometimes doesn't have to be sad, if we can meet again soon. Xuan Ji has been to very few places, only Qingzhou and Luoyang. Of course she has never been to Huainan, but she doesn't know what the scenery is like there.
...Early in the morning, there was a bit of fog covering the front hall courtyard, but the weather was still fine and it probably wouldn't rain.
Moye, who was wearing a white and blue robe, was dressed like a handsome and fair man. She walked to the door of the hall and said: "Girl, they are all waiting at the door of the house."
Wang Lingjun turned his head and responded.
Mrs. Xue was still reluctantly pulling Lingjun to talk, "When you arrive in Liu'an, pay more attention to your diet, be careful of the weather and soil, and remember to send a message back."
Wang Lingjun said kindly: "Don't worry, mom. I went to Huainan two or three years ago. My grandfather was also there, not far away."
Mrs. Xue sighed and said: "Liu'an is very close to Wu State. Every time the water thieves attack, they rush to Shouchun and Lu'an. Please be careful."
Wang Lingjun said kindly: "My husband is not afraid of the Wu army. Thinking about the previous battle of Shaopi, the Wu army came just in time to make a contribution."
Your Majesty could only talk to her mother, so Qin Liang came out to bow to everyone and say goodbye. When he saluted Mrs. Bai, he still called "aunt".
But when he remembered that the Bai family wanted to marry Xuanji, and let He Jun run away from it, the anger in his heart boiled over, and he managed not to show it. This woman was not even forty years old, and her appearance was
Objectively speaking, he looked good, otherwise he wouldn't have attached himself to Wang Ling, but in Qin Liang's eyes, he was already disgusting.
Wang Xuanji is the daughter of Wang Ling's concubine, and she is more famous in Luoyang than Wang Lingjun. Qin Liang remembers that at Lu Xun's banquet, He Jun and a group of people discussed Wang Xuanji, saying that they couldn't sleep for several days after just one look.
Things like that. Thinking of these things, Qin Liang's mood was very high.
His current state of mind has indeed changed unknowingly, and there is a lot more mania and desire in his heart. But in the past, his desire to just be with Wang Lingjun Xuanji and live a peaceful life might not be realistic in the first place?
Qin Liang continued to bow to Wang Guang calmly. Wang Guang warned, "If anything happens, Zhong Ming will discuss it with your grandfather."
"Okay, that's what I'm doing." He nodded and responded.
When he went on to salute Wang Xuanji, he took the opportunity to take another look at her. Her hair was still slightly sweaty, and it was probably not convenient to boil water to wash her hair in the early morning, but her face was actually covered with a light powder again. Qin Liang vaguely felt her. I want to dress up nicely, but I'm afraid of being noticed by others.
Wang Xuanji said softly: "Zhongming, take good care of your Majesty."
Qin Liang said: "After I go to Huainan, I can still communicate with my aunt through letters."
Wang Xuanji nodded expressionlessly. At this time, she could not say anything more.
Qin Liang continued to say goodbye to his fourth uncle, aunt and others, and then left the front hall with Ling Jun.
Wang Guang and others continued to send them outside the city gate, but Xuan Ji did not follow.
The county guard did not lead any Chinese or foreign troops. There were dozens of people in his party, all of whom were Qin Liang's people and their families. After Yang Wei and others resigned from the school affairs office, they now had no official position and no position, and they all brought their families with them.
Qin Liang didn't have a son yet, and he wasn't the governor-general, so he had no one to take care of Wang Lingjun. Women were not qualified to be hostages. In the eyes of the court officials, the wife could remarry at any time.
Ma Jun's move to Lu'an to be the captain went smoothly, but he had to wait for a while before he could take up the post. As long as Ma Jun was willing, talking to the leading general was almost a formality. And no one noticed it, after all. Qin Liang and Ma Jun didn't have much contact before. Maybe some people speculate that Ma Jun was transferred to Lujiang County by Cao Shuang Mansion.
Everyone left the city through Kaiyang Gate on the east side of the south city and immediately crossed the Luoshui River.
Qin Liang was riding on horseback and couldn't help but look back at Luoyang City again. He saw that the city tower was shrouded in the heavy morning fog, and its appearance was somewhat blurry.
Looking back, he left Luoyang several times and returned here several times.
But this time, Qin Liang felt that except for a short stopover, he would not come back easily.
It is more than a thousand miles from Luoyang to Huainan. But the road is easy to walk. After leaving Luoyang, go to Yangcheng first, rest in the county temple guesthouse for one night, and then travel southeast along the Yingshui River. Almost all the way is plain. , the population is also relatively dense, and county towns, county towns, pavilions, etc. can be seen everywhere, and it is very convenient to rest and provide supplies. A group of people can arrive there in half a month by riding horses and riding slowly.
Qin Liang planned to go to Shouchun City first to meet with Wang Ling and others before going to Liu'an City to take up his post.
He was quite familiar with the place in Huainan. He had stayed there for a year or two before and spent a lot of time inspecting the terrain and climate in preparation for the war. This trip was like revisiting the old place.
People probably like familiar places, and Qin Liang's mood gradually improved.
At this time, the sun had risen, and the mist at the western foot of Mount Song was quickly dispersed, making everything bright. Luoyang City was also blocked by the mountains, and people left it behind.