The Duke’s wife is beautiful but has a dark heart

Chapter 302: Not completely stupid yet

Master Zhou's study room, 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 she has not been here recently. The inn is very strictly guarded. As soon as she entered, there was a small The clerk followed me all the way, asking questions about this and that. If I stayed at the hotel, I had to check my identity. I couldn't find out anything.

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?"

"Probably. It's just the princess's mansion, and the subordinates don't dare to visit it at night."

"Don't go, especially Duanmu is at home. What happened to that 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 in a deep voice: "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 leave your original residence, you can find an opportunity to take action again. If you go elsewhere... come back to me!"

After saying that, he stood up. There were still many things to do!

Zhang Jiangqing and Li Jiang had just returned from investigating for a few days and were telling Wen Yu:
"The two of us paid attention, but we 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 for rent, and she could 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 warehouse 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, later the widow 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 woman who was divorced?"

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."

……

That night, Qi Xiao came back. He told Qi Hou and Qi Youyi that he had found a position as a fifth-rank inspection officer.

Qi Hou 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, Qi Hou also found a fifth-grade grandson for this eldest grandson. 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 because... the old man wants to settle the "major events" 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, once you go out, there are many opportunities for promotion when you come back."

"It's true. 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 will be difficult for him to do this if he has many descendants and they are all promising.

Qi Xiao nodded: "Yes."

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

"Five days later."

"Take some time to clean up and arrange everything at home." Qi Youyi said.

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

As I talked, I thought: This conversation between three generations of grandparents is so indifferent!

He couldn't help but remember that when his grandfather talked to him, he talked about the chosen trip: route, time, reason, 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 his grandfather's eldest grandson, and he doesn't even remember talking to himself alone for such a long time...

He was his father's eldest son and stayed 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 depressed manner. When she arrived at the house, Xu Minghui seemed to have something on her mind and was not 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 figure out how much it will cost. Silver, how much oil and water will you get..."

Qi Xiao knew that she didn't really do the math by herself, but let him answer the question so that she could continue talking.

There had been many situations like this in the past, and he would indeed answer 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.

But now, he is much more lively... He has changed a lot since he got married.

Seeing that he was distracted and didn't 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 was 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 bitch want to earn? Grandma is really, always Support that bitch!"

Once Qi Xiao changed, he made rapid progress. 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 filled with suspicion. "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 has ignored you for so many years, why do you have...what position now?"

"Positive fifth grade."

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

"I have to go out on inspection. 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 by the house."

"Who can compare to you?" Mrs. Xu was extremely 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? When you never go out to socialize, you always take Qi Yue with you?!
Although my grandfather is old and strong, my father is still young and powerful, 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 talking about it?

"Hmph, they are trying to find reasons for you to leave the capital. 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. Are you going to go home and ask the Xu family to find a good job for me?" Qi Xiao looked at Xu Minghui steadily.

"You!" Xu Minghui blushed, "Mr., do you want to be angry with me? I was not feeling well, and I have been wronged today, so I wanted to wait for you to come back and talk to you, but you ended up... trying to bully me. Really? In this family, I am the only relative of yours!"

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 hands when walking, like mother and daughter?

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

I mentioned it, but she didn’t answer!
"Okay! I have accepted the official position. If I don't take it, I have to resign. Then...I will be an idiot. 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 while and then said: "No."

At this time, Xu's heart began to panic.