Ci Jinzhi

After counting, Brother Orion’s eyes went straight: “Mother, Madam, twenty taels, there are twenty taels!”

The aunt was also shocked: "So many?"

  What is the concept of twenty-two pairs of people like Brother Orion? Anyway, even if Brother Orion's house is turned upside down, he won't be able to get even a tael of money.

Of course it doesn't mean that Orion can't earn a few taels of silver through hard work over the years, but being able to earn it and being able to save it are completely different. It is no longer easy for poor people to cope with life, not to mention there are always many unexpected expenses.

 “Son, we can’t accept so much!”

 Brother Orion grabbed the bag and ran out. He came back soon and sighed: "I haven't caught up, and I can't see anyone anymore."

 The Orion eldest brother, mother and son were worried about the twenty taels of silver. The two Jinlin guards were also confused on the way to pursue the large army.

“Then what does the aunt mean when she tells us adults not to have babies too early?”

“I don’t understand either. Your Excellency doesn’t even have a wife.”

“Maybe it’s just a few words. People of my age like to say this, so let’s just pass it on truthfully.”

 The two of them hurriedly caught up with the team.

King Xiu brought a lot of people with him to the south this time, so the quiet return of the two Jinlin Guards did not attract much attention.

 “Sir, it has been delivered.”

He Qingxiao nodded slightly: "Thank you for your hard work."

“That aunt asked me to tell you, live a good life and don’t give birth to a baby too early.”

He Qingxiao was speechless for a while after hearing this.

"grown ups?"

 “Get back.”

Sent away the two men, He Qingxiao looked at Xin You as if nothing had happened: "Brother Orion and aunt will definitely live a good life. If there is a chance in the future, let's go see them together."

"Um."

Finishing this chapter for the time being, Xin You waited for the team to stop to rest and went to find King Xiu.

 “Is there something wrong with Xin Daizhao?”

"We have entered the territory of Ling County. I have collected some of my subordinates and are waiting here. I want to take them back to the capital with you and come and have a word with His Highness."

King Xiu smiled and said, "Xin Daizhao does what he wants."

More than an hour later, King Xiu looked at the two hundred bandits, dumbfounded.

“Xin Daizhao—” He slowly turned his head and asked Xin You, “are they all your subordinates?”

  Isn’t the “some” in Xin Daizhao’s words a bit much?

Xin You nodded calmly: "Yes, both."

King Xiu was silent for a long time, and then said thoughtfully: "Xiao Wang remembers that the house given to Xin Daizhao by his father is not big. These people-"

How to raise it?

Xin You smiled: "When I return to Beijing, I plan to buy a larger village and let them farm."

King Xiu resisted the urge to persuade again: "As long as Xin Daizhao has arrangements. The capital is no different than other places. If so many people are not properly accommodated, Xiao Wang is worried about causing trouble to Xin Daizhao."

 “Thank you, His Highness King Xiu, for reminding me. I’ll take note of it.”

 The team set off again, but the speed was slow because they were carrying more than ten coffins.

King Xiu rode beside Xin You, followed by He Qingxiao and Bai Ying.

"Your Highness went south to find me. Now that I have come back safely, I think it's better for you to take someone to go first, so as not to waste time on the road." Xin You suggested sincerely.

The team escorting his mother's coffin to Beijing originally consisted of more than 200 people. King Xiu brought about 100 people and added 200 bandits. The team was too large.

King Xiu refused without thinking: "Xiao Wang went south to seek hardships and fulfill the imperial edict, but he also wanted to do his best for the Queen."

He looked at the young man in white robe with a sincere expression and gentle eyes: "I hope Xin Daizhao will fulfill the little king's wishes."

King Xiu was silent for a moment and said softly: "Xin Daizhao doesn't have to be so cautious. In fact, in Xiao Wang's heart, he regards you as his younger brother."

Xin You pursed her lips slightly after hearing this.

  King Xiu is becoming more and more difficult to see through.

 In his heart, does he really have brotherly feelings for the person who is suspected of being a legitimate prince?

He Qingxiao and Bai Ying, who were two feet behind, also heard what King Xiu said.

Bai Ying tilted her head slightly and stared at King Xiu's back.

 It sounds like King Xiu is very friendly to Mr. Xin.

 She still remembered her mother's reminder before leaving, regarding Mr. Xin's safety, telling her not to trust anyone easily.

 This "anyone", mother and daughter know it well, mainly refers to King Xiu.

 The rain started to fall again on the way, and soon the soft drizzle formed a curtain of beads, hanging between the sky and the earth with no end in sight.

He Qingxiao looked up at the rolling dark clouds and rushed to King Xiu with his horse under his belly.

"Your Highness King Xiu, the people sent by Weichen to explore the road just now reported that there is an abandoned temple ahead. Let's rush there to avoid it."

King Xiu glanced at Xin You, who was wearing a bamboo hat, and nodded in agreement.

  Xin You, He Qingxiao, Xiu Wang, Bai Ying, plus Wang Gonggong, took some guards and accelerated the speed.

 After traveling so fast for less than a quarter of an hour, a ruined temple appeared in front of us.

 The horses were handed over to the guards and the group of people walked in.

The temple is not big. The Buddha statue has collapsed, spider silk is dangling, and there are many messy mud footprints on the ground. It can be seen that people passing by have come in to rest.

Bai Ying directed the guards to check inside and outside. When the large army arrived, they took brooms and other items to sweep carefully, and laid out mats for Xin You and others to rest.

The rain did not stop, there was a roar of thunder, and lightning pierced the black sky like a dragon.

The dilapidated temple was filled with a muddy smell, and water dripped in from the holes in the eaves, making a continuous dripping sound.

“It looks like we’re going to spend the night here tonight.” King Xiu looked out the temple door with his hands behind his hands.

 “I feel wronged by His Highness King Xiu.”

King Xiu smiled at He Qingxiao: "Master Hou, what are you talking about? So many people can only spend the night outside. It's good for Xiao Wang to have tiles to protect him from the rain."

He looked at Xin You as he spoke, with concern in his eyes: "Xin Daizhao, on the other hand, has not fully recovered yet and will suffer tonight."

 “Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I am in good health.”

“His Royal Highness King Xiu, Mr. Xin, Mr. He, please drink a bowl of **** soup to warm your stomach.” Bai Ying walked in front, followed by two guards carrying **** soup.

In front of several people, she tried it with a silver needle and said with a smile: "I watched them cook it."

“Thank you, Miss Bai.” Xin You took the **** soup, lowered her eyes and took a sip.

Being caught in the rain and unable to take a shower, I felt much better after drinking a bowl of **** soup. Even the smell of mud in the ruined temple seemed to be diluted by the spicy **** flavor.

 It was late at night, and Xin You and others closed their eyes to rest. About twenty guards stayed in the temple and kept vigil in two groups.

Hundreds of people outside were centered around the ruined temple, resting on three floors inside and three outside, building copper and iron walls for protection.

The rain gradually became lighter without realizing it, and snoring could be heard outside the temple. The guards in the temple changed shifts and began to be on duty in the middle of the night.

Under this airtight protection, a small snake quietly slipped through a gap in the ruined temple. It twisted its body and swam flexibly. After a pause while raising its head and spitting out a message, it went straight in one direction.

That is exactly the direction Xin You is.

 (End of this chapter)