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Jiang Yanyi considered that Bing Shao should be put in charge of the noodle shop, and Chu Zhong had to take care of Chu Yangui most of the time, so he recruited another waiter under the introduction of Yao Chef, and the kitchen also recruited a master Dunzi, so that Aunt Guo can come out and help her with things.

That day, she was calculating the expenses in the accounts when Chu Changping came to the store suddenly.

It was afternoon, and there were no customers in the store. A few kittens were napping on the brazier under the counter, and it was rare to be free.

Jiang Yanyi poured a cup of hot tea for Chu Changping: "Why is uncle here?"

Chu Changping avoided the seriousness and said lightly: "You have been out with Yan Gui for a while, and the old lady misses you. If you have time these few days, you can go back and visit her old man."

Jiang Yanyi said: "I have made a new dish recently, and I am planning to make it for my grandmother to try."

Chu Changping nodded, and said again: "I'm going to leave Xizhou for a while, and I'm afraid that the old man will be worried. You and Yangui should work harder, and go to talk to her from time to time to relieve boredom, and make her happy."

Jiang Yanyi asked in surprise, "Where did uncle go when he left Xizhou?"

In Xizhou, the king of Liaonan, Fengshuo, was in charge. Even though there was a "chaos" in the south, no one dared to come to the north for fear of offending Fengshuo.

Chu Changping looked at his niece, and finally told the truth: "Chengmao took Chengbai from Yongzhou to Xizhou. On the way, Chengbai's concubine's concubine's delivery was delayed, and he was chased by the court's pursuers. Now they have all fallen into the court. In my hand, I will take someone to hijack the prison car."

There was too much information in Chu Changping's words, Jiang Yanyi took a while to digest it.

Chu Chengbai is the eldest son of Uncle Chu, because Chu Changping was the only official in the Chu family, Chu Chengbai failed in the imperial examination several times, so Uncle Chu entrusted Chu Chengbai to Chu Changping, saying that Chu Changping Take Chu Chengbai to experience more and let him learn a lot.

"You can't let your grandmother know about this matter. If she is in a hurry to do something wrong, it's a matter." Chu Changping explained to Jiang Yanyi.

Only then did Jiang Yanyi understand the real purpose of Chu Changping's visit. She and Chu Yangui often went back to see Mrs. Chu to distract her attention so that she would not worry too much.

There is no impenetrable wall in the world. If the news that Chu Changping is going to rescue Chu Chengmao and Chu Chengbai reaches Mrs. Chu’s ears, Mrs. Jiang’s death has already dealt a great blow to the old man. Can't afford to get sick.

Older people can't help tossing about.

Jiang Yanyi concealed the worry in his heart and said, "Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely go there more to accompany my grandmother."

Chu Changping sighed: "Your eldest aunt is incapable of managing affairs, and your uncle and second uncle can only fight each other. The cousins ​​are not bad-tempered, but they have too little experience to take care of the overall situation. Today I I will leave in the afternoon. If there is anything in the Chu family, you have to go and watch it. I have left a hundred or ten guards to guard the house. If you are short of manpower, you can transfer some from there. people come over."

"There can't be any troubles here in Xizhou. Uncle, go to rescue people, bring more people, and be careful on the way." Jiang Yanyi's brows were full of sadness.

Chu Changping nodded, looked at his niece's most beautiful appearance, and thought that the news was urgently sent by the people of the King of Liaonan eight hundred miles away. He finally said something that he hadn't been able to say before: "The King of Liaonan sent Ah Yi, your mother left early, and there are some things that my uncle should not have said to you, but my uncle is afraid that if she does not come back this time, no one will tell you these things in the future. The King of Liaonan is a hero , he still has a long way to go in this life, it is good that he has a strong affection for you now, but if this affection fades in the future, there will inevitably be new people."

"Don't be like your mother, and spend your whole life studying yourself. When it's time to look away, look away. Whether it's saving some money or doing business with your own contacts, this is your way out in the future."

This is also the reason why he never intervened when Jiang Yanyi opened a restaurant after he found Xizhou. After so many changes, Chu Changping knew that he could not protect the Chu family for a lifetime. The road of half a lifetime is going smoothly.

Chu Changping had never felt happy when his niece was favored by the King of Liaonan. Which one of the princes and generals is not a romantic?

If you say you like it today, you may change to a new person tomorrow.

Mrs. Jiang married Jiang Shangshu all these years, and ran back to her natal family when she was angry, and her natal family could still scold Jiang Shangshu.If Jiang Yanyi gets angry in the palace in the future, they won't even be able to scold him.

In his heart, Chu Changping was more willing to find Jiang Yanyi a stable young man from an ordinary family background.

It's just that these are too late to be put into practice.

Seeing that Jiang Yanyi's eyes were reddened by what he said, Chu Changping quickly stopped talking: "Uncle is gone."

Jiang Yanyi wiped the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief, and chased him out: "Uncle, be careful on the road."

Chu Changping got on the horse and waved to Jiang Yanyi: "It's cold outside, go back to the house."

After saying that, he pulled the rein and turned the horse's head, lightly clamping the horse's belly, and the horse carried him into the boundless snow. The black cloak behind him hung down on the horse's back like a banner.

**

With such a big event happening in the Chu family, Jiang Yanyi naturally had to arrange other things first, and explained the things in the store in detail that day.

When he was going to let Yang Xiu go to the car dealership to rent a car, Feng Shuo seemed to have guessed what Chu Changping would tell her, and he had already asked the coachman in the house to drive the two carriages to the door of the shop.

It's just that the carriage used this time is much more low-key, and its specifications look no different from ordinary carriages.

Chu Zhong carried Chu Yangui into the carriage, because the space in the carriage was small, Jiang Yanyi let Chu Zhong and Chu Yangui take the same carriage, and went to the rear carriage by himself.

When she opened the curtain and saw the person sitting inside, she was startled.

Feng Shuo was dressed in black brocade robes, his long hair was tied high with a jade crown, and his face was clear and handsome. Only when he saw Jiang Yanyi, his long and narrow phoenix eyes softened a little, and he spit out two words: "Come in."

Jiang Yanyi was afraid of being seen by others, so he quickly put down the curtain and got into the carriage: "Are you planning to go to Chu's house with me?"

Feng Shuo slightly raised his eyebrows: "If you don't mind, it's okay for me to just pass by like this."

Seeing Jiang Yanyi frowned, he stopped joking and said truthfully: "The Turkic prince escaped from prison and is now searching for it in the city. Just in case, the Xizhou camp must be prepared for war at all times, and this king must go to the defense. You two My cousin is on his way back to Beijing under the escort of the governor of Danzhou, and my king has sent three thousand cavalry to accompany your uncle to save people, there are risks, but the chances of winning are higher."

Jiang Yanyi didn't expect that he came to see her specially, just to tell her this to make her feel at ease.

But Feng Shuo's talk about the escape of the Turkic prince quickly reminded her of the plot of the original book.

It stands to reason that Jiang Yanxi should have arrived in Xizhou by this time. If she could not escape the theory of fate, Jiang Yanxi and the Turkic prince had probably already met.

If Jiang Yanxi wants to go from the capital to Xizhou, he must have a household registration document. Jiang Shangshu is the household secretary, so forging a household registration is naturally not a problem.

In this era, the transportation is not convenient, and the people who travel north and south are usually merchants, and ordinary people don't easily travel far. Besides, Xizhou is bitterly cold, and even those who fled from the south are reluctant to settle here.

In this way, it will be much easier to screen out those who have recently traveled from the capital to Xizhou.

If you find Jiang Yanxi, you may be able to capture the Turkic prince.

Jiang Yan didn't expect how to tell Feng Shuo the news, and he was worried that the two countries would go to war after the Turkic prince escaped back to Turkic, so he could only bite the bullet and said, "Maybe we can check who came from the capital recently?"

Feng Shuo frowned slightly, thinking that it was Chu Changping who told her the truth about how the Turkic prince was able to sneak into Xizhou City before.

Although Feng Shuo trusted Jiang Yanyi, Chu Changping had been in the army for many years, so he should know that he should not tell others about the important matters in the army.

He wanted to marry Jiang Yanyi, knowing that women had a hard time living in this world, without a strong natal family, it was easy to be looked down upon. If the Chu family was capable, he was willing to give the opportunity to reuse and help Jiang Yanyi build a strong family.

But if it's just a bunch of mediocre people, it's impossible for him to joke about the lives of his soldiers.

Feng Shuo asked: "Is it your uncle who said that the Turkic prince has a connection with the capital?"

Jiang Yanyi didn't expect her to be wrong, but Feng Shuo's question may be a secret that cannot be disclosed, she hesitated for a moment, and said: "I just overheard him mentioning something to his subordinates when the Chu family was delivering soup to my uncle. "

Feng Shuo didn't say anything in front of Jiang Yanyi, but he had already decided that when Chu Changping came back, he had to warn Chu Changping a few words.If Jiang Yanyi could overhear Jiang Yanyi sending soup, people with ulterior motives must also overhear the news.

Jiang Yanyi was afraid that what he said would be self-defeating, so he secretly took a look at Feng Shuo.

She had all her worries and fears written on her face, Feng Shuo softened his heart a bit, and said: "There is chaos in the south, if there is another war in the north, the court is not willing to see it."

Just after saying this, Feng Shuo suddenly paused.

The imperial court did not want to fight in the north, but the rebels who were besieged hoped.

The "chaos" in the north dispersed the court's troops, and the rebels in the south were able to breathe a sigh of relief.

The members of the Fan family had contacted the Turkic prince before, and it is not impossible for them to cooperate again.

Feng Shuo called to the driver: "Stop!"

The coachman was a man from Fengfu, and he obeyed Feng Shuo's orders, so he stopped the carriage with a "wow".

Their carriage stopped suddenly at the back, and Chu Yangui who was in the carriage in front couldn't find anything.

Before Jiang Yanyi could react, his face was "rubbed" several times by Feng Shuo's big palm, and there was a bit of joy in his voice: "This king will go to business first, and I will reward you later."

When Feng Shuo lifted the curtain of the carriage and left, Jiang Yanyi was still in a daze.

He only denied her words a second ago, now what did he suddenly think of?

The face seemed to still have the temperature after kneading with his fingertips, and Jiang Yan touched his face uncomfortably.

It's a good thing she didn't put on rouge, otherwise she would have turned into a disfigured face after being rubbed so hard by him.

**

The carriage stopped in front of the Chu Mansion, Chu Zhong went in with Chu Yan on his back, and the housekeeper came to greet him.

Jiang Yanyi asked him: "Are my grandmother and grandfather feeling refreshed these days?"

Perhaps what Chu Changping explained before he left, the housekeeper's attitude towards the two siblings is much more respectful than before, "Returning to the second lady, the master is in good health, but the old lady has a poor appetite these days and doesn't need much food. "

Both Jiang Yanyi and Chu Yangui were included in the Chu family's genealogy, and the ranking among the sisters naturally changed.

Chu Shubao was the eldest, Jiang Yanyi was the second, Chu Jiabao was the third, and Chu Huibao was the youngest.

While talking, several people had arrived at the courtyard where Mrs. Chu lived. The woman waiting at the door opened the heavy windshield curtain, and Chu Zhong went back into the house with Chu Yan on his back, followed by Jiang Yanyi.

A charcoal basin was lit in the room, and the warmth was radiant. Mrs. Chu was half-sitting on the kang, with a few soft pillows of sapphire blue flowers behind her. It may be that Mrs. Jiang's death hit her too hard, and she was only gray and white before. Her hair is now more than half white, and she wears a forehead inlaid with emeralds. Although she is watching the three sisters of the Chu family doing embroidery, she is obviously not in a good mood.

Seeing Jiang Yanyi and Chu Yangui, a smile appeared on Mrs. Chu's face: "Yesterday, I was nagging the third child, saying that you two children will not come back to see my wife when they go out. came back!"

She patted the cushion beside her, and said to Jiang Yanyi, "Sit with grandma."

The three sisters of the Chu family were also looking at the Jiang Yanyi siblings. Because of the separation of his biological mother, Chu Jiabao only glanced at them and then looked away, with displeasure written all over his face.Chu Huibao was still young and ignorant.

Chu Shubao is a few years older, and she is fat-hearted. Seeing that Jiang Yanyi's next cloak was covered with heat and still steaming, she smiled and said to Mrs. Chu: "Grandmother, let sister Yanyi bake it first." Warm up by the fire, it’s freezing all the way here, I’m afraid your hands and feet will be cold.”

Mrs. Chu said with a smile: "You should be more careful, Yi girl and Yan Gui are all toasted."

Chu Yangui didn't say a word except Mrs. Chu's questions and he answered a few words, the rest of the time he didn't say a word, his crow-feather-like eyelashes drooped, half covering his eyes, and his complexion was as cold and white as porcelain.

Chu Jiabao glared at them secretly, Chu Yangui suddenly raised his head, his eyes fixed on Chu Jiabao, his dark eyes were icy and lingering with hostility.

Chu Jiabao was taken aback, and looked away in a panic.

Jiang Yanyi was talking to Mrs. Chu at the side, but didn't notice this scene.Chu Yangui's legs and feet were inconvenient, and it was inconvenient to sit in front of the charcoal basin, so Jiang Yanyi brought him a Tang Pozi.

Mrs. Chu babbled: "I don't know what the third child is busy with. He seldom eats at home these days. I asked him when Mao Geer and Bai Geer arrived in Xizhou, and he only said that they were on the way. I I dreamed that Mao Geer and Bai Geer had an accident, and my heart was always uneasy."

Jiang Yanyi was also uneasy, but still comforted Mrs. Chu: "Grandmother, don't worry too much. Cousin Chengmao has practiced martial arts with his uncle since he was a child, and he will be fine."

Mrs. Chu nodded between her eyebrows: "He is still called cousin, he is your elder brother now."

Jiang Yanyi smiled embarrassedly. She didn't change the name for a while.

The grandparents chatted for a while, and seeing that it was time to cook, Jiang Yan realized that Madam Chu had a bad appetite, so he said, "Grandmother, I learned new dishes from the chef in the antique soup shop recently, and I will cook them for you. Try it."

As soon as he heard that there was going to be cooking, Chu Huibao, who was holding an embroidered pan, immediately raised his head, and said eagerly, "There are fish in the kitchen."

The pickled fish made by Jiang Yanyi last time was really delicious. The little girl thought about it for a long time, but unfortunately, the cooks in the house didn't taste the same.

Jiang Yanyi smiled and said, "Coincidentally, I also brought a fish over."

She also brought the iron tray and oven for grilling fish.

Fishing in winter is not easy. There is no stable supply of goods in her store, and occasionally she buys fish, but only for her own people to try.

In order to eat grilled fish, Jiang Yanyi asked a blacksmith to make an iron tray specially made for grilled fish.

*

Jiang Yanyi went to the kitchen. Chu Huibao only cared about eating and wanted to follow him, but was called back by Chu Shubao. Instead, Chu Shubao himself went to the kitchen with Jiang Yanyi in the name of being a helper.

Mrs. Chu was a little tired, and planned to take a nap, but did not keep her granddaughters in the room anymore.

Because Chu Huibao was not allowed to go to the kitchen with him, his mouth was pursed and he was not very happy.

As soon as she got out of the room, Chu Jiabao from the second room stabbed her: "You silly girl who only knows how to eat, I don't even remember how my wife was punished."

Chu Huibao stared at Chu Jiabao with black and white pupils: "My sister said, it was my mother who did something wrong."

Chu Jiabao snorted: "It's useless for my aunt to fight for you two. Chu Shubao is a heartless person who can turn her elbows outward. You are stupid. I'm afraid your brain was eaten by a dog." !"

Chu Huibao's eyes were red from being scolded by her, and tears rolled down: "Third sister, you are too much. The eldest sister said that you have no mother, so I don't care about everything with you."

Chu Jiabao sneered and said, "Who is responsible for my loss of mother?"