Chapter 591: The Back Garden of the Bridge Mansion
Diao Chan never interfered with Liu Xin's official affairs. But when she heard that the person Liu Xin was going to visit was named Qiao Yuan, she immediately thought of Ma Yun's instructions. People with the surname "Qiao" should be closely watched. How could that be done? Allow Liu Xin to meet in private.
Liu Xin was slightly surprised. But after thinking about it, what she said made sense. She went to visit Qiaoyuan by herself. She wanted to discuss something important with him. It would indeed be a bit unorthodox to bring Lu Qiling with her. However, if Diao Chan also goes with her. The situation is different. Besides, according to Jushou's opinion, the bridge is smelly and hard. I took my family with me. Maybe we can get closer. He nodded and agreed.
For the first time, Liu Xin got on the carriage he made by himself.
Lu Qiling always held his hand and refused to let go. She looked like she had been wronged. In order to express her comfort, Liu Xin had no choice but to get into the carriage with Diao Chan and Lu Qiling. The carriage was very spacious, even though Liu Xin was as big as Liu Xin. Even though I was tall, I didn't feel crowded at all. The driver raised his whip. Under the escort of a group of personal guards, the carriage drove smoothly towards the south of the city.
Diao Chan saw Liu Xin's brows frowning slightly. She couldn't help but asked: "Master, do you have anything on your mind?" [
Good news came from various places frequently. Runan was victorious and Lujiang was captured. The remnant troops sent by Yuan Shu to Jiujiang were pursued by Gao Shun. It was only a matter of time before they were destroyed. But Liu Xin always felt that something was wrong. It was just a matter of time. Something was wrong. He didn't even understand it himself. How could he tell Diao Chan?
Seeing that Liu Xin remained silent, Diao Chan hesitated and said, "Master, I have something I don't know whether to say or not."
Liu Xin smiled and said: "Chaner, husband and wife should be honest with each other. There is nothing that cannot be said. No matter what you say, I will not blame you."
Diao Chan hesitated for a moment and then said: "Master, the slave family feels that Young Master Liu Bang is not your and Madam's biological child."
Liu Xin was secretly surprised and asked quickly: "Chaner, how could you have such an idea?"
Diao Chan felt this way when she saw Liu Bang for the first time, but she didn't dare to say it. Now that she had said it, Diao Chan no longer had any scruples. A trace of worry flashed across her face and she continued. : "Master, I think he looks neither like you nor madam. Could it be that he is faked by someone else?"
Before Liu Xin could answer, Lu Qiling had already said: "Godfather, Ling'er thinks Master is right. Brother Liu Yu and the others never bully others."
"Pa". Lu Qiling received another slap on her little buttocks. Liu Xin pretended to be angry and said: "Little girl, please don't interrupt when you are talking."
After this slap, Lu Qiling was indeed honest. She lay on Liu Xin's chest and said nothing. But Liu Xin's brows furrowed even more tightly. Lu Qiling was his goddaughter and she and Liu Yu were godson and sister. However, Lu Qiling Liu Yu has never been called "brother" before. Moreover, Liu Yu and his siblings usually don't get to play with Lu Qiling. Now Lu Qiling suddenly calls Liu Yu brother. Is it just because she was bullied by Liu Bang? .I’m afraid things are not that simple.
Of course, children cannot have such complicated thoughts. What they are fighting about is not who their parents love more. The reason why Liu Yu and others are not willing to play with Lu Qiling is also because Liu Xin often takes Lu Qiling out with her. Don't take them out together. In fact, Liu Xin is not a saint. He definitely cares more about his biological children than Lu Qiling. He also wants to take his children out to play together. But since the last time he had the intention of Han Dang After the incident of kidnapping Liu Yu, Liu Xin became cautious and did not take the children out easily. After all, it was still a troubled time. He could not afford any negligence.
In fact, as long as she is in Xiangyang, Liu Xin spends far more time with her children than with Lu Qiling. But those children are inevitably a little jealous. They are now competing for their father's favor. They will be in the future. You won't fight for a certain position. Such stories are common in history. Now Liu Bang has appeared again. The situation is even more complicated.
Liu Xin's face became solemn. No wonder Jushou was always hesitant to speak these days. He seemed to have something on his mind. It turned out that it should be here. Since ancient times, whether it is an emperor or a commoner, no matter how big or small the family business is, in inheritance When he went down, he would either pass it on to his eldest son or his legitimate son. Now, Liu Bang has taken up both the status of "legiary son" and "eldest son". Could it be that he wants to pass this empire to him in the future?
Seeing the change in the expression on Liu Xin's face, Diao Chan asked anxiously: "Master, did I say something wrong?"
Liu Xin suddenly laughed and said: "It's nothing. Liu Bang is short and fat. He does not look like my wife and I. But the nine sons of the dragon are different. As for his character and character, most of them were developed in later generations. .These don’t mean anything. Sigh. Speaking of which, it’s pitiful that he left his parents when he was young. I don’t plan to delve into it any further.”
If he had known that it would lead to such an embarrassing situation today, Liu Xin would not have made this deal with Liu Zhong no matter what he said at the beginning. But at that time, he only wanted to have a place to live. He never thought that he would also have the opportunity to dominate the world. It's too late to regret now.
Diao Chan suddenly said: "Master, the slave family has a solution."
Liu Xin said in surprise: "What can you do."
Diao Chan said with great certainty: "You will recognize your relative by shedding blood."
"Bloody recognition..." Liu Xin opened her mouth wide. After a long while, she laughed and said, "You can't think of such an unreliable thing. Okay. Isn't he just a child? Our family doesn't raise it. I can’t afford it. I don’t care if it’s true or not. Look, the carriage has stopped. The Qiao family must have arrived. Let’s get off the car.”[
There is no scientific basis for such things as blood recognition, which has caused many unjust, false and wrong cases in history. Of course Liu Xin will not do it. What’s more, regardless of whether the current Liu Bang was when he made a deal with Liu Zhong That child is still Yuan Shu, a fake Liu Bei found from other places. Anyway, he has no blood relationship with him. Any blood recognition is simply unnecessary.
Jushu's voice could be heard outside the car: "Your Majesty, Qiao Mansion has arrived."
Liu Xin jumped down from the carriage. In front of her was a closed red lacquer door. There was a wooden plaque above the door with the word "Qiao Mansion" written on it. She couldn't help but waved her hand and said: "Your Majesty. Call the door."
Since Liu Xin has announced the lifting of the ban, many people have already walked out of their homes. After all, living without food, rice, oil and salt is indispensable. Staying at home is not a problem. Because the war has just subsided, the people are still a little uneasy. They are also in a hurry when walking on the street. .But the door was finally opened. However, the door of the Qiao family was still closed. This made Liu Xin slightly unhappy.
It didn't take long for him to knock on the door. Jushu only knocked twice, and the door opened with a creak. However, when the door opened, there was only a small crack. From the small crack, an old servant poked his head out. The head came up and asked warily: "Who are you looking for?"
Jushou bowed his hands and said, "My lord has come to pay a visit to Master Qiao."
The old servant only said, "My master has given orders. There will be no visitors these days." Then he closed the door with a bang.
Liu Xin sneered: "It's really smelly and hard. Someone come and break the door open."
Several personal guards heard the sound and rushed forward. With a "bang", they kicked open the newly closed red lacquer door. The old servant had just closed the door. Before he could step back to the concierge, he hurriedly turned around to stop the kisser. The guards said loudly: "How dare you break into a private house. Hey, you, you can't go in. Ah..."
Before the old servant could finish his words, he was picked up by several guards and dragged to the concierge. Liu Xin, Diao Chan and Lu Qiling, accompanied by Ju Shou, walked into Qiao Mansion, although they came uninvited. .The expression on his face was very calm.
Several servants who were in the front yard heard the commotion. They turned around and saw a group of soldiers in helmets rushing in surrounded by a few people. They came over quickly, but did not dare to stop them. Liu Xin's face sank. He asked: "Where does your master live?"
A servant came forward tremblingly and stammered: "Master. Master, he is in the back house."
"The back house." Jushou frowned and cupped his hands and said, "Master, it seems a little inappropriate for us to break into someone else's back house like this. Do you want to let them in again and let them know?"
Liu Xin waved her hand and said: "Didn't you just report it at the door? Liu also came with his female family members. There is nothing wrong even if he breaks into the back house of his house. Let's go. I want to see how smelly this is. What a tough Mr. Qiao is."
To be honest, Liu Xin would never be able to do something like breaking into a private house, let alone breaking into someone else's back house. But Liu Xin had already heard that Qiao Yuan had a bad temper. He didn't care about Yuan Shu's assignment at the time. Dare to stand up. Naturally, you can't treat him with the same attitude as ordinary people.
However, it was the inner residence of a wealthy family after all. The accompanying guards knew the importance and consciously stayed outside.
In the backyard of Qiao Mansion, several maids were doing chores. Suddenly someone broke in. They couldn't help but scream. Liu Xin pressed her hand on the hilt of the sword at her waist and shouted: "Don't shout. The bridge is far away." where."
The maid pointed towards the back. There was a long corridor. Red flowers and green willows could be vaguely seen. From time to time, the sound of women playing could be heard. It must be the back garden of Qiao Mansion.
Liu Xin didn't even think about it. She held Diao Chan in one hand and Lu Qiling in the other, and walked over in a swaggering manner. Ju Shou hesitated for a moment, but froze in place and did not follow her. Although he was not young, he was still a man. It is already a last resort to enter someone else's back house casually. Entering someone else's back garden again, and there are women playing there. If word spreads, there will be no place for his old face.