Red makeup against the world

Chapter 752 The Tranquility Before the Storm

Dressed up in a rich and noble manner, coupled with her calm and luxurious demeanor, she has the demeanor of a loyal lady.She couldn't tell at all that she looked downcast.

Chen looked up at the gloomy sky, a smile appeared on his lips, and his face settled down strangely.Even the vertical lines between the eyebrows stretched a little, and the demeanor of youth can be seen vaguely.

Bai Yao and Qing Luo followed Xu Wanzhen and walked towards this side.

Seeing her, Mrs. Chen smiled more and more comfortably.

"Brother Xiang's daughter-in-law is here?" Chen said with a smile, her tone was affectionate and kind: "They said you don't want to come and see her off. Since you don't go to the puja, it's better to stay at home."

Xu Wanzhen bowed her knees and bowed, saying: "Mother is considerate of my daughter-in-law, how can my daughter-in-law not come to see her off?"

Lu Shi turned back from the carriage and said, "Mother, you are ready, you can go."

Xu Wanzhen took a step forward and said, "Daughter-in-law sent mother off respectfully."

This Dharma meeting will last for three days, that is to say, Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Lu will stay in Dabei Temple for three nights.

Xu Wanzhen just went back to her mother's house to stay for one night, and packed her luggage in a big truck. They had more luggage this time.In addition to the carriages that Chen and Lu were riding in, there were seven or eight carts loaded with the maids and luggage behind them.

On both sides of the convoy, there were more than a dozen guards, followed by the rough envoy, servants, and servants.This is the ostentation of the Duke's Mansion traveling.

No matter what the purpose of Chen's is, the puja she held is always well-known.One is to ask Guanyin Bodhisattva to come back to the house to worship for the Buddhist hall, and the other is to pray for the whole family of the Wu family and give alms to the ancestors.

With such a title, Wu Lie and Wu Sheng will also go to the Great Compassion Temple on the second day.In this way, most of the guards of Duke Zhongguo's mansion were taken away at once, and loopholes were exposed in the unbreakable defense force.

Watching the convoy go far away, Xu Wanzhen frowned slightly.Her heart was beating violently, and she always felt that something bad was about to happen.

Under Lu's arrangement, half of the servants in the inner courtyard followed.Without manpower, the yard suddenly seemed empty.

"Mulan," Xu Wanzhen asked, "How many guards are there in the mansion right now?"

Wen Mulan had noticed the transfer of the guards, "Mrs. Young Madam, there are only forty guards on duty right now."

More than forty people, although it sounds like a lot.But divided into two shifts, there are only more than 20 people on duty.There are only about 20 people in such a large state mansion, and it is a joke to say that it can be kept watertight.

However, one cannot blame Mrs. Lu for not thinking carefully.Right now it is a peaceful and prosperous age, and the law and order in Beijing has always been very good.

Needless to say in the daytime, there are guards from the Wucheng soldiers and horses, the servants of the Jingzhao government office, and the Sixth Army of the Beiya government.Even if there are some courageous Xiao Xiaoxiao, they only do some petty theft, extortion by the higher authorities, and robbery with open flames, no one dares to commit.

Even at night, when the time comes, the gates of the city and the gates of the square will be closed one after another.There are watchmen and soldiers on watch at night, as well as officers and soldiers of the five city soldiers and horses on duty.

Mingyifang, where the Duke of Zhongguo's mansion is located, is a place where powerful people gather, and every household has their own guards and private soldiers.Even if there is a daring person who wants to rob and kill at night, he would not dare to come to Mingyifang.

However, the truth is this truth, what if someone does it on purpose?This Zhongguo Duke's Mansion with only twenty guards is no different from a big cake that is rich, delicious and sweet for everyone to taste.

Xu Wanzhen never believed that Chen's reason for making such a big noise this time was really for a Fa conference.

But what is her purpose?Xu Wanzhen shook her head, she hadn't figured it out yet.

"You order to go on, let all our manpower be concentrated in Zhiyuan Residence."

Wu Zhengxiang also left behind two hidden guards, each of whom has some staff under their command.There are also long attendants, servants, and servants from the outer courtyard.Adding up these people, there are more than 20 people in total, and there are more or less people under their hands who know some fists and kicks.

The Duke of Zhongguo's mansion is too big, she can't keep it and can't control so much.The best solution right now is to tighten the line of defense and concentrate all the guarding forces in Zhiyuanju.

Wen Mulan immediately agreed.As a martial arts practitioner, she also has some keen uneasy instincts.At this time, it is no longer the time to stick to the outer courtyard and the inner courtyard.

Back at Zhiyuan Residence, Wen Mulan called Mei Xin and assigned the female guards.The two hidden guards received the order to gather all the people in the outer courtyard and distribute them one by one, protecting Zhiyuanju in an airtight manner.

Fortunately, Zhiyuanju has many houses with complete furniture.Madam Zheng directed the little maid to tidy up the row of houses near the screen wall and leave them for the men in the outer courtyard to live temporarily.

With the transfer of staff in Zhiyuan Residence, the air in the courtyard suddenly became tense.The servants didn't know what happened, and they all looked a little surprised.

Xu Wanzhen saw it and gave Madam Zheng a few words.

Grandma Zheng gathered everyone together, and said: "My wife and the concubine are all going to the Dabei Temple to pray for blessings, and the number of people in the Duke's mansion has dropped sharply. There is no other reason to gather everyone. There are very few guards in the past few days." Ma'am, beware of Xiao Xiao and lawbreakers taking advantage of the situation."

Qingluo and Qingmai brought out a basket of copper coins, and each handed out a bunch of coins.

"In the past three days, everyone cheers up. It's best to be okay, and if something happens, everyone needs to use their lives. After three days, the young lady will reward you a lot!"

When they heard that there was still money to take, everyone's eyes lit up with joy.

In fact, they didn't believe what was going to happen.This is a majestic state mansion, even if the master is not there, the emperor still has protection.Who would be so short-sighted and dare to come here to act wildly?

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The motorcade of the Zhongguo Mansion slowly left the city.Chen's waist was covered with a bullet pillow, and he leaned against the wall of the car with his eyes closed, with a persistent smile on his lips.

Xu Wanzhen, you must be terrified right now, right?
It was originally expected that you would not come to this puja.However, do you think you can sit back and relax by guarding Zhiyuanju like a tortoise shell with the help of the people Wu Zhengxiang gave you?
You think too highly of yourself and too little of me.I am no longer the person I used to be who only knew how to go on a rampage and hit my head with blood.

Speaking of which, thank you very much.If you hadn't set up a trap, how could I have realized such a precious truth?

Lu Shi was sitting opposite her, the smile on Chen Shi's face looked so weird.Her heart began to beat wildly, she always felt that this matter was not that simple.

Clenching Ropa tightly in his hand, Lu secretly prayed in his heart: God bless, nothing serious will happen!
As the mistress of the Duke of Zhongguo's mansion, she is the one who does not want anything to happen the most.

That night, everyone was worried.But it passed calmly, like the calm before the storm.

(End of this chapter)