bestfiction Chapter 613 Going together
Chapter 613 Going together
Jing Chunxi mentioned that they had to go to Leizhou first to unload the ships, tea and ceramics.
She had already considered that even if the entire vein wasn't mined, there would likely be plenty left. She had to clear every space in the space except for the house. She would do everything she could to pack in the ore she had dug up, the entire mountain that hadn't been mined, and perhaps even a continuous mountain range containing gold.
Jing Changjiang pondered for a moment and said, "Then your uncle will go to Leizhou with you first. I will first settle the prince, and then after Sister Xi and I unload the goods in the space, we will go to Yamen Village together." There was a hint of calmness and decisiveness in his words, like a reassurance, which made everyone present feel much more at ease.
His original plan was to simply meet with them, then send someone to lead Jing Chunxi to Leizhou, while he himself continued to busy himself with other matters.
However, things turned out to be far more complicated than he expected.
He raised his head and glanced at everyone present, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
He originally thought Jing Chunxi was going to Leizhou out of curiosity and perhaps to meet Dalang and Sanlang. He hadn't expected her to be so strange and come with such a big mission, which forced him to reassess the entire situation.
And all that she wanted to do, whether for their Jing family, for the King of Yan, or for the stability of the entire Daqing Dynasty, and for the lives of the people, had far-reaching significance. This significance was so great that he felt the burden on his shoulders was even heavier.
The assassination attempts they encountered along the way and the instructions in Prince Yan's letter were like invisible ropes that bound him tightly, forcing him to change his mind and go to settle the prince himself, as well as to cover up his niece's "magic operation".
Most importantly, he missed his family in Yamen Village. They were there, and they were where he cared about. This was a good opportunity to visit, and it was a comfort to him.
"General, please arrange for my people to be settled first. Xiaokang should go with you." Seeing Jing Chunxi and Jing Changjiang looking at him with questioning expressions, Xu Zize said, "I also want to go see the old general and the old lady."
Jing Chunxi thought that what he said was correct. After all, they had been on the road of exile together two years ago, so there must be some feelings between them. Moreover, he had celebrated the New Year with them in Yamen Village.
Jing Changjiang wanted to object, but when he saw Jing Chunxi nodded, he thought: "Then let's go together. This is also good. When Sister Xi finishes collecting the mineral veins, she will have someone to accompany her when she returns to Leizhou." Thinking that he would still stay in Cangwu County to do some finishing and covert work, and would not be able to return to Leizhou with Jing Chunxi immediately, he agreed with Xu Zize's statement.
The next day, they did not leave together.
Jing Chunxi and his companions lingered behind, intentionally keeping their distance, but seemingly unintentionally. They only set off a quarter of an hour after the small caravan of six, led by Jing Changjiang, had left.
A small team and a relatively large team behind them walked one after the other without any intersection.
On the sixth day, we entered Gaozhou County and continued walking for the better part of a day. The forests along the way became increasingly dense, and the roads we had to take were all mountain roads. The official roads also became smaller and smaller, making them increasingly difficult to follow. Finally, we arrived at a small official post station called Huazhou.
This official post station was pitifully small, like a small, walled farmyard, simple and even a little shabby. Tonight, there were only two groups of them staying in the entire post station, and they had almost filled up the room.
Chuntao and Hongfen had just packed up and entered the house when they heard a knock on the door. Jing Chunxi poked her head out and saw Jing Changjiang standing at the open door. She hurriedly greeted him, "Why are you here, uncle?" There was a hint of surprise and confusion in her voice.
Jing Chunxi's words successfully attracted the attention of Chuntao and Hongfen. Chuntao looked at Jing Changjiang who had already walked in with a look of suspicion. In the past, Chuntao always accompanied the young lady when she returned to General Jing's mansion. Although her uncle was not often at home, Chuntao had seen him once or twice.
She studied the man before her, a bit bewildered. Her uncle had a square face, with strong lines and a dark complexion, the marks of long years on the battlefield. Every wrinkle was a medal of time. Looking at the man before her, his build and gait were practically the same, but his face was a bit too blessed. While not overweight, it was round and radiant, a bit different from the uncle she remembered.
But Chuntao quickly denied her idea. How could there be such a coincidence in the world that there could be two people so similar? Moreover, his temperament, that majesty and calmness were clearly unique to his uncle.
No matter how I think about it, it's not right.
"Sister Xi, your uncle has asked them to arrange dinner. When you are done, come out quickly and we will eat together tonight." Jing Changjiang's words surprised Jing Chunxi. She even felt that her uncle was being too bold and didn't seem to intend to avoid people.
She raised her head and looked into Jing Changjiang's eyes, trying to read something from his eyes.
Jing Changjiang also noticed the suspicion on Jing Chunxi's face, so he smiled and said, "Our territory is just ahead. The people at this post station were all arranged by my uncle." His smile was filled with a hint of doting. His own special status often required concealment, but when it came to his niece, he couldn't help but want to get closer.
Even after watching Jing Changjiang leave, Chuntao couldn't close her mouth. "Miss, it's really the general!" Although she had some doubts after seeing that obviously inconsistent face, as soon as Jing Changjiang said this, Chuntao knew it was their general. She was so excited that she was a little incoherent, her eyes wide open, as if she couldn't believe what she saw.
Seeing the young lady smiling and nodding at them, Hongfen was also very excited, "Young lady, Uncle Kuaijiao said that it would take almost three days to reach Leizhou! The general said that it is already their territory, but that is not... that is not... the general's territory is very large now." There was a slight tremor in her voice, and her eyes flashed with longing for the future.
It turned out that they heard from the young ladies that the general hid in the mountains after returning, so they thought that the general and his companions had gone into the mountains to become savages, and the conditions there must not be as good as those in Daqing Mountain.
But listening to what the general just said, it is clear that they are occupying the land as kings, and this land is also in the fiefdom of the King of Yan, which is doubly protected. As long as they usually avoid the spies sent by the dog emperor, they will be fine.
Thinking of this, a sense of pride welled up in their hearts.
"It's a pity it's a bit far from Yamen Village, otherwise I could take care of the old general and the old lady." Chun Tao still felt regretful. She thought it would be better if the general could settle down near Yamen Village so that the family could be together. A trace of sadness flashed in her eyes, and her voice became much lower.
Jing Chunxi couldn't help but laugh at the two maids' frustrated expressions, but she felt even more distressed. She whispered, "Why are you so worried? What are you thinking about? My uncle is a man of great importance. He can't be around grandpa and grandma every day. Besides, our separation now is for a future reunion."
My uncle's choice was to avoid hiding in the future, for a greater purpose, and for the future of the entire family. Although separation is painful, as long as there is faith and hope in one's heart, then separation is only temporary.
After a while, she looked at Chuntao and said, "In two or three days, you'll be able to see Dalang and Sanlang." Her voice was filled with anticipation and comfort. Chuntao was thrilled, just like the young lady, with the excitement of seeing her family soon. Her eyes lit up, and the smile on her face grew even brighter.
Hongfen felt a little regretful. Back in the Marquis's residence, she was just a cook, so how could she have the opportunity to interact with the people in the General's residence? However, thinking that they would soon meet and their regrets would soon be over, she was still excited.