Chapter 302: Not stupid yet

Chapter 302: Not completely stupid yet

 Master Zhou's study, his men came in.

"Sir, my subordinate arranged for someone to check it out. It is true that Master Qing is no longer in the store. When a customer asked, the store said that she had something to do and that she had not been here recently. The inn was very strictly guarded. As soon as she entered, there was a small The clerk followed me all the way, asking questions, and if I wanted to stay at the hotel, I had to check my identity and couldn't get any information.

 The subordinates followed Qi Yang and Wen Yu, and they... went to Princess Huiduan's mansion several times. Wang Jian was asked to take a peek and he said that the person who intervened that day was General Duanmu who had just returned to Beijing. "

Li Qun frowned, "Why is it him? So, he brought that master back?"

"It should be. It's just the princess's mansion, and my subordinates don't dare to visit at night."

“Don’t go, especially if Duanmu is at home. What’s going on with the man named Wen?”

"Maybe it's because the master in charge is away and the store is a little busy. In the past few days, besides going to the store, she also goes to the princess's mansion."

Just as he said this, a voice came from the door of the study: "Sir, Mr. Dong sent someone to deliver a letter, saying that he is waiting for you at his old place."

Li Qun responded solemnly: "I understand."

Then he pressed his brows in annoyance, "Just give me trouble! Don't worry. Never mind! You arrange for someone to watch. If the master is alive, he cannot live in the princess's mansion forever. Let's see where she went in the end. If she comes back If you go to your original residence, you can find an opportunity to do it again. If you go somewhere else... come back to me!"

 After saying that, he stood up. There were still a lot of things to do!

 Zhang Jiangqing and Li Jiang had just returned from investigating for a few days, and were saying to Wen Yu:

"The two of us paid attention, but didn't follow him. We walked around the back streets, but unfortunately it took too long, and almost no one around us remembers it."

Li Jiang said: "The landlord they rented a house from at that time was a widow with a son. Although she was not rich, she had a few small houses to rent out, and she could still live a good life.

Someone mentioned that the widow had a tenant who was a relative of the Hou family. She flattered her son and actually gave her son an excuse to go to some military depot to check the gate. It's quite far from home, and I can make a lot of money without having to live a heavy life. Later, her son hooked up with a woman there and returned home to divorce her.

However, the widow later died of illness, and the son did not show up. His house all belonged to the widow's eldest brother-in-law. The uncle only rented it out when he took it back, and rarely saw people. People around him didn’t know the whole story, but they all said that the son was also dead. Otherwise, how could the property be returned to the uncle? ? "

Wen Yu was a little discouraged, "The time is right, Prince... Where is the divorced woman?"

Zhang Jiangqing said: "I haven't inquired yet. I will check the household registration files later. Those from decades ago may have to be checked in the warehouse in the mountains."

"Don't delay your own business. Mubo and the others are going to Niujia Village anyway. Even if everything goes well, it will take two or three months. However, no matter where you go, you must bring everyone with you. Don't let anything happen to you again."

"Do not worry."

 …

 This evening, Qi Xiao came back. He told Qi Hou and Qi Youyi that he had found a position as a fifth-grade inspection officer.

Qihou was a little surprised, because Qi Xiao's current position was obtained by him from nowhere, and it was just better than sitting at home.

 Originally, Qihou also found a grandson for this eldest grandson, from the fifth rank. Although the official position does not sound high, for Qi Xiao, who is in his twenties, it is quite good.

 The reason why I haven't told him yet is...the old man wanted to settle the "major matters" at home, and then make some arrangements for Qi Xiao as a way of comforting him.

 But he is quite capable! "Qi Xiao... Although this is the fifth grade, you have to go out all the time. It's two or three months short, and it's two or three years long. It's a bit hard..."

Qi Xiao said: "Grandpa, my grandson has been outside for so many years. He is not idle and is not afraid of hard work. In this position, if you go out for a trip, you will have a lot of chances to be promoted when you come back."

"This is true. What a good thing! Was it your grandfather who planned it?" Qi Hou felt a little sour in his heart. It's not that he doesn't have this ability. The key is that there are many boys in the family. Especially if that thing succeeds, Qi Xiao will have to be pressured a little bit.

 Alas, it is difficult for him to do this if he has many descendants and they are all struggling.

Qi Xiao nodded: "Yes."

Qi Youyi nodded calmly: "It's indeed good. When will we leave this time?"

 “Five days later.”

  "Take good care of yourself and arrange everything at home." Qi Youyi said.

“Yes.” Before Qi Hou could say anything else, Qi Xiao came out.

While talking, I thought: This conversation between three generations of grandparents is so indifferent!

  Can’t help but remember that when his grandfather talked to him, he talked about the chosen trip: the route, time, reasons, and manpower. They even gave him a copy of the list of old brothers along the way, and said they had prepared some gifts for him to visit and tell them directly if he had anything to do.

  He is the eldest grandson of his grandfather. He can’t even remember talking to himself alone for such a long time...

 He is his father's eldest son and has been with him for many years. The last time he was trapped, he still led others to rescue him desperately.

 For the first time, he felt deeply what his mother said about the warmth and coldness of human relationships. She walked to the inner courtyard in a dull tone. When she got inside, Xu Minghui seemed to have something on her mind and wasn't very happy. He didn't say anything when he came in.

Qi Xiao sat in front of her: "Minghui, how are you today?"

Xu Minghui snorted, "Grandma said, let me take care of the child at home, and leave all the New Year matters to the third aunt. She also said that my grandfather will be at home this year, and it will be lively... You can calculate for yourself how much money you have to spend. , how much oil and water will be obtained..."

Qi Xiao knew that she was not really doing the math by herself, but was letting him answer the question so that she could continue talking.

There were many such situations in the past, and he would indeed accept her words and empathize with her joys and sorrows. But now, he suddenly felt how boring all of this was.

 The fifth brother is handsome but has a dull face. He shows no expression no matter what happens. Including when I bullied him when I was a child.

 Looking at it now, the whole person is much more lively... He has changed a lot since he got married.

 Seeing that he was distracted and did not answer her words, Mrs. Xu became even more unhappy. "What are you doing? Hiss..." She frowned and pretended to have a stomachache.

Qi Xiao quickly asked: "What's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

 “It’s okay, I’m angry.”

"What's wrong? Tell me..." Qi Xiao felt helpless.

Mrs. Xu said to herself: "Today, grandma told Wen Yu that she would order some snacks in her shop to use for giving gifts and entertaining guests at home. Now, how much does that **** want to earn? Grandma is really, always Support that bitch!"

Qi Xiao made rapid progress once he changed. He didn't want to listen anymore: "Minghui, listen to me: today, my grandfather found a job for me."

When Xu Minghui heard this, she was surprised but not happy, "He offered you a job?" His face was full of doubt. "Why?"

Qi Xiao became even more dissatisfied after hearing this, and said lightly: "Maybe, because I am his eldest grandson?"

"You!" Mrs. Xu choked, "I mean, he hasn't cared about you for so many years, why do you have...what position now?"

   "正五品."

Xu curled her lips: "What are you doing?"

"I have to go on a patrol. This mission will leave in five days!"

"You want to go out? I'm pregnant!" Mrs. Xu was shocked.

 “There is a maid at home. Female doctors and midwives can be arranged in the house.”

"Who can compare with you?" Mrs. Xu was very angry.

 “Minghui…”

"I knew the Cui family had bad intentions! My grandfather is at home and you are not here to serve him. How can you be respected by him? You never go out to socialize, but you always take Qi Yue with you?!

Although your grandfather is old and strong, your father is still young and strong, and it is not your turn. However, you have to be prepared! Although my grandmother can make decisions about many things in this family, my grandfather still has the final say as to who has the authority! "

Qi Xiao deliberately told her: Don't talk about yourself, even your father may not be able to get it... But what's the use of saying this?

“Hmph, they are trying to find excuses for you to leave the capital, and they do it intentionally! They are plotting against you and not letting you get better! You are not allowed to go!”

Qi Xiao smiled bitterly to himself: He followed his mother to Cui's house to talk to his grandfather about this matter sincerely. My grandfather made the arrangement because he thought he was "sensible".

 But, tell her, I’m not sure how to misinterpret it or make trouble.

“Okay, I won’t go. Will you go home and ask the Xu family to find a good job for me?” Qi Xiao looked at Xu Minghui intently.

"You!" Xu Minghui blushed, "Mr., do you want to be angry with me? I was not feeling well, and I was wronged today. I just wanted to wait for you to come back and talk to you, but in the end you... Is it useful to try to bully me? ? In this family, I am your only relative!"

Qi Xiao looked at her excited look and thought to himself: Every day, you are more anxious and more angry.

 Why, can't you be like Wen Yu: smiling with your mother, holding arms when walking, like mother and daughter?

 Ever since I had this fifth sibling, I have seen my mother’s brows relax and her smile often open. But when she mentioned you...no, mother didn't mention you at all.

I mentioned it, but she didn’t even answer!

"Okay! I have accepted the official position. If I don't go, I have to resign. Then...I will be a white man. Do you want a son to be born with his father like this?"

"Qi Xiao...do you even dislike me?" Xu Minghui said another sentence to convince Qi Xiao.

Qi Xiao paused for a long time before saying, "No."

At this time, Mrs. Xu began to feel frightened.