Eunuchs who traveled through the Qing Dynasty

These words were uttered from the mouth of Zeng Shuai, the supreme minister and the leader of the border ministers, and it was indeed extremely desolate.After all, Dai has followed Zeng Guofan for a long time, and he couldn't bear it, and blurted out: "My lord..." He choked up and couldn't continue.

Xiao Ran sighed softly, stretched out his hand and said, "Come with the knife!" Dai was shocked, knelt down on the ground, hugged Xiao Ran's legs and said, "My father is kind, Dai wishes to wait for Mr. Zeng to die!" Outside the door, Duan Xingnian and Monk Hua hurried in , pull Dai over.

Xiao Ran said: "I have my own opinion." When he came to the kang, he cut the rope on Zeng Guofan's body with a sharp blow.Zeng Guofan was stunned, and said, "Eunuch Xiao, you are..."

Xiao Ran helped Zeng Guofan up, took a piece of silk to wipe off the blood on his face, smiled and said: "Master Zeng, whether you believe it or not, in Xiao Ran's heart, he has always admired him. For many years, he has conquered the north and the south If you hadn’t planned a strategy to turn the tide, I’m afraid Jiangnan is still full of wars and people’s lives are hard to live. However, the adults are in charge of Westernization, and successively established the Ordnance Institute and the Machine Bureau to help Tongrantang develop the Jiangnan market. If it weren't for your foresight, Jiangnan's industry and commerce would never have achieved today's achievements. Such things are not only me, Xiao Ran, but also history.

Your great achievements! "

A look of excitement appeared on Zeng Guofan's face, his beard twitched a few times, but he didn't say anything.Xiao Ran said again: "That day in Chunqiu Tower, I believe what you said was sincere. You said that you would let me go and allow me to go back to the countryside. Xiao Ran is very grateful. Not for anything else, Just because you are willing to let me go, I will not kill them all today. I have selected a house for you in the suburbs of Beijing, and I will take your family over later, so that you can spend your old age in peace. I have been an official for a lifetime, After fighting for a lifetime, I believe that you are tired of intrigues and swords, and enjoy the family happiness. Mr. Zeng, I will tell you one more thing: today’s changes are the general trend, and the torrent of history cannot be stopped by anyone. Although you went astray for a while, I believe that in time, you will understand Xiao Ran's good intentions."

Zeng Guofan was silent for a long time, and sighed for a long time: "The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead! I, Zeng Guofan, have never really admired a few people in my life, but my brother's magnanimity does not allow me to be dissatisfied! I am afraid that Bohan will not be able to repay my brother's kindness in this life. Then I will give you a piece of advice: Throughout the ages, the loser is the bandit, but the winner may not be the king. The south of the Yangtze River is not like the north, it is a game of loose chess, and you must not be mistaken by others and become someone else's wedding dress!"

This sentence is indeed from the heart. The current situation in the south of the Yangtze River is far more complicated than that in the north.Thinking that Zeng Guofan had already disbanded the Hunan Army, the new Zhili soldiers and horses he took over would have almost caused a catastrophe. If his [-] Hunan Army is still there, it is really unknown who will die.As for Li Hongzhang, Zuo Zongtang, Luo Bingzhang and others, all of them support their own self-respect and dominate one side. It is really not an easy task for these big officials in the frontier to submit to their feet obediently.

Xiao Ran sighed secretly: Zeng Guofan's words came from good intentions, but unfortunately, he still doesn't know what I want!Nodding his head, he said, "Thank you for reminding me, sir."

Leaving the hut, he told Duan Xingnian to arrange someone to take care of Zeng Guofan. After all, the aftermath was not over, so he couldn't be released immediately.Take Monk Hua with you, and go to Kunning Palace to visit the rescued family members first.Kunning Palace has been empty since Damei moved out, and it happened to be safer for the family to live here temporarily.

As soon as he entered the Kunning Palace, he saw Chen Shengwen, the chief eunuch, busy inside and out, commanding a large number of eunuchs and maids to serve him. The posture was the same as serving the empress dowager.Xiao Ran hurriedly asked him to withdraw everyone, he didn't want to make it so public.

When they arrived at the bedroom, the old lady, his wife and children were all there, Xiao Yushi was sitting reclined on the brocade couch, while Concubine Li Yanlin and Ning Wei were beating her legs, one on the left and the other on the right.The old lady was a little uneasy, she couldn't see, and said: "What is this place? The house is so big, it must be the mansion of the official?"

Yan Lin suppressed a smile and said: "This is Xiao Ran's new house, you will be here to take care of yourselves tomorrow!"

Xiao Yushi said: "Oh, you bought a house again? Xiao Si'er has the money to burn it." After thinking for a while, he said: "Hey, then you are the girl of that family? Could it be that Xiao Si'er... and... ..."

Yan Lin's face was flushed with embarrassment, and she didn't know how to explain it, so the Yu Ting sisters couldn't help laughing.Ning Xin had sharp eyes, saw Xiao Ran, and shouted happily: "Okay, Mr. Xiang is back!"

The sisters rushed forward and surrounded Xiao Ran.Although Zeng Guofan didn't make things difficult for Xiao Ran's family these days, but when such a big disturbance happened, everyone was worried to death, seeing each other at this time seemed like a world away.Ning Xin was the first to cry, followed by Xiaozhu and Xiaoyue. The whole family hugged together and cried together.

Xiao Ran picked up the two children and looked at the wives with a lot of emotion.The old lady was worried about her son, but her daughter-in-law surrounded her so tightly that she couldn't squeeze into the bed for a long time, and shouted angrily: "Nizi, Nizi, I married a wife and forgot my mother!" Sister Yuting Only then did I remember that my mother-in-law was still there, and I was so ashamed that I hurriedly stepped aside.

The old lady touched Xiao Ran from head to toe to make sure that there were no missing arms and legs, so she was relieved.The whole family had a conversation together, only then did Xiao Ran realize that Xiao Ying was not there, presumably he was with Yu Lai, and Zeng Guofan also noticed him.At Tongran Hall, he arranged for Ma Chao to take people to rescue him, but he didn't know how things were going.Just then Jingshou sent someone to spread the word, saying that the entire capital has been basically controlled, except for the east gate and north gate, there are still a few remnants of Zeng Guofan, and the remnants of the enemy have basically been wiped out.Zeng Guofan's department stationed outside the city has been besieged by soldiers and horses from four provinces including Seng Gelinqin and Joanayan.The coach is finished, and the rebel army has no leader, so they can only surrender obediently.

♂ Volume 8 in the harem ♀

→Chapter 175 - Revisiting old dreams←

Of course, I was about to go to Tongran Hall to have a look. This is the capital of making a fortune, nothing to lose.Yu Ting was worried about her younger brother, so she also followed Xiao Ran out of the palace.The capital city has been under martial law for a while, and the people are panic-stricken. Coupled with the large-scale search of the rebels and rebels in the city this morning, the people are so scared that they hide in their homes and dare not come out. The streets and alleys suddenly become deserted.The two of them drove to Yulai's house first, only Xiao Ying was there, she was already pregnant with a big belly, and was going to Tongran Hall to find Yulai.It turned out that all Zeng Guofan's subordinates were arrested by Ma Chao and his brothers, Xiao Ying was safe and sound, but Yu Lai had been locked up in the Tongran Hall, and hadn't been able to go home for a while.

The three of them came to Tongran Hall together, and Yulai was arranging for the staff to sort out the sealed accounts and deal with the business that had been delayed for a while.When doing business, one must pay attention to safety. Such a big incident in Tongrantang will inevitably cause panic among franchisees from all over the country. They will call one after another to ask what happened in the capital. All of these need to be appeased one by one.Seeing Yulai busy with sweat on his forehead, Xiao Ran was moved, and said reproachfully: "Stinky boy, no matter how busy you are, you can't ignore your wife, right? They are big and small, so you should go back first Let's take a look at home."

Xiao Ying snorted at the side, and said: "He? You've been fooled by money in this life, how can you still take care of our girls?" While talking, she took out a silk cloth to wipe the sweat for the rain.

Yu Lai touched Xiao Ying's stomach, smiled shyly, and said, "I heard from brother Ma Chao that everything has been arranged at home, so I'm busy here first. There are so many business matters, there is no delay .”

Only then did Xiao Ran notice that Ma Chao was not there.After asking Yulai, I found out that it turned out that he was arranged to take someone to the other side of the factory.Zeng Guofan did a great job this time, sealing up all the properties under Tongrantang, including the business and the factory. Yu Lai was worried that the factory would be damaged, and the loss would be huge, so he asked Ma Chao to rush there.

Regarding this point, Xiao Ran was not worried.Zeng Guofan has always attached great importance to Westernization, and usurped the government.But it will not destroy the hard-working Chinese industry.Just thinking about whether to go over there to have a look, a guy from the Telegraph Bureau suddenly came and brought a telegram from Jiang Ning, and Xiao Ran finally took a look.But it was a pat on the eyebrows. It turned out that Sheng Jia had already arrived in Nanjing.

The telegram was sent directly to Lan'er, and the content was very simple, asking about the latest battle situation.As well as the recent situation in the capital, only one was added at the end, ordering Xiao Ran to go south to serve him.It seems that the news of the changes in the capital has spread to the south.Mei was worried about Xiao Ran's safety.Xiao Ran hurriedly drew up a call back, telling her that the situation in the capital had been controlled and Zeng Guofan was down.Laner is temporarily in charge of government affairs.

News of the turmoil in the capital spread to the south of the Yangtze River.This is not a good thing.After all, the matter of Shengjia's southern tour.Whether it is a very sensitive matter for the Manchus or the Han people, the capital is in chaos again.I'm afraid it will cause the governors of the provinces to panic.The only good thing is that Jiangning is Li Hongzhang's territory, and the Huai army is currently the strongest in the Jiangnan area. With Li Hongzhang guarding there, there will be no troubles.

Xiao Ran took the telegram and was about to go back to the palace to discuss with Lan Er, so Yu Ting bid farewell with him.On the way back to the palace, sitting in the carriage, Yu Ting kept looking at Xiao Ran and secretly smiling.Xiao Ran said: "Why do you look at me like that, I have flowers on my face?"

Yu Ting smiled and said, "Yes, yes, there are flowers, such a big peach blossom!"

Xiao Ran was taken aback for a moment, then vaguely understood what she meant, his face flushed slightly, he coughed, and didn't know how to answer.Yu Ting said softly: "Look at you, what's wrong with you, I didn't say anything to you. I had a face-to-face meeting with Sister Qing'er this morning, and she has already told me everything about Sister Lan'er. Little Sanzi , to be honest, you and Lan'er... have been... have been together for a long time?"

"Ah? What are you talking about?" Xiao Ran pretended to be deaf and dumb.

"Just pretend you are!" Yu Ting punched him coquettishly, then sighed softly, and said, "Actually speaking, Lan Er is quite pitiful. I have stayed in the palace, so I know that the poor The concubine is a miserable one. At any rate, the palace maids can talk and laugh happily for a while, but Lan'er is just an unfavorable show girl, even inferior to the palace maids. She forced herself to smile all day long. Being looked down upon by others, you have to be wary of other people's calculations. It's so easy to get ahead, but you're thrown into the cold palace again, alas!"

When mentioning Lan'er's experience, Xiao Ran also felt a lot of emotion, and was speechless for a while.Yu Ting also said that he was worried, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I'm not that jealous woman, and this time, it's also thanks to sister Lan'er who braved the risks of the sky and the earth to help you so much. She once shaved her head. Otherwise, it’s hard to say whether our big family will be safe. I’ll see her when I go back to the palace later, and after discussing the business, should I bring her to meet my sisters as well?”

Xiao Ran chuckled, hugged her slender waist, and said: "I knew Yu Ting's wife was the best, gentle and considerate, understanding. Come, dear

! ”

Yu Ting broke away with a smile, and said: "Come on! I want to tell you, but it's a serious matter. Mr., don't hide it from me. In fact, apart from Lan Er, Empress Dowager Ci'an, and Sister Li Fei, isn't it you? With them all..."

"Ah? Well, it's about the same..." Even though Xiao Ran was thick-skinned, he was somewhat embarrassed.

"What do you mean almost? You, a complete pervert, don't know that there are so many women, why do they all fall in love with you!" Yu Ting poked him hard on the forehead, and said: "You and the Queen Mother , Laner and the others are good, it’s nothing, but have you thought about what to do in the future? First, they are queen mothers and concubines after all, so they can’t let you marry into the house, right? Second, they are widows As long as you like them, they will treat you well, our sisters will not say anything, but do you think my mother-in-law will agree?"

Xiao Ran lowered his head and thought for a while, then said: "Let's hide it from the old lady first. We can only leave this matter for now, let's talk about it after everything is settled."

Yu Ting nodded, leaned gently on his shoulder, and said softly, "Sir, do you remember? The two-year agreement should be almost here."

Xiao Ran said: "I know. Some accidents happened, and things may be done later than I originally expected. But Yu Ting, believe me, this time, it should be soon!"

Back in the palace, Yu Ting went straight back to Kunning Palace, Xiao Ran went directly to the West Nuan Pavilion of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, where Lan Er was reviewing the memorial.Seeing Xiao Ran coming, Lin Qing'er walked out with a smile without saying anything, and closed the door behind her.This ambiguous move made Lan'er blush, she hurriedly stood up, and said, "Little...Xiao Ran, sit down."

The most alluring charm of a beautiful woman is often the gentle and shy look, which is so heart-pounding.What's more, Lan'er originally had an extremely charming appearance, but now her cheeks are slender, her head is drooping, even if she has a wonderful brush painting, how much color can she paint?

Xiao Ran couldn't help but went forward and grabbed her hand.Lan'er was stunned, and then wanted to withdraw her hand as if she had been electrocuted, but Xiao Ran took advantage of the situation and grabbed her waist, holding her soft jade and fragrant body in her arms.Lan'er anxiously said: "What are you doing? Hurry... Let go!" She struggled desperately, but she couldn't hold back Xiao Ran's strength, her arms were tightly hugged like iron hoops, and she was almost out of breath.

"Lan'er, do you love me?"

Xiao Ran whispered in her ear.Lan'er was startled, and subconsciously said: "What?" Her body also forgot to struggle.Xiao Ran held her chin with one hand, looked into her eyes, and said slowly: "I know, in fact, you have always loved me in your heart, right?"

"I, I..." Lan'er's body trembled suddenly, and tears immediately flowed down like beads with a broken thread.Xiao Ran said: "Fool, why are you crying, I have always known that you are kind to me. Lan'er, I'm sorry, I was the one who was wrong in the past, and caused you to suffer so many grievances..."

Before she finished speaking, Lan'er burst into tears, hugged Xiao Ran tightly, buried her face in his shoulder, tears poured down, and wet his collar.Just like a child who has been wandering for a long time, finally returned to the embrace of his relatives, all the grievances and depression, all vented out at this time, crying and crying: "Damn little boy! Smelly little boy! Woooo You...you just found out today? Woohoo, I have been waiting for you in the cold palace for so long, just for your words! You, you cruel guy!..."

Xiao Ran also had mixed feelings in his heart, stroking her hair, kissing her cheeks and neck constantly.Tears moistened the corners of his lips, but there was a different kind of sweetness amidst the bitterness.

After a long time, Lan'er gradually stopped crying, looked up at Xiao Ran with tears in her eyes, and said: "Little Sanzi, you... Did you tell me that because I helped you this time? If If that's the case, I'd rather not."

Xiao Ran wiped away the tears on her face, and said: "Fool, of course not. I like you, I really love you. Lan'er, forgive me for my indifference in the past. From now on, we will always be together and will never be apart again." , let me treat you well, okay?"

Lan'er chuckled, gave him a charming look, and said, "I like me, what do you like about me?"

There is a kind of woman who is born to be a stunner, and every frown and smile is enough to make people fascinated.Lan'er undoubtedly belongs to this kind of person, especially when she cried just now, that pear blossom with rain and coquettish appearance, watching Xiao Ran's dantian burst into flames, the hormones are like a flood that has opened the gate, it is not so much secreted as it is pour out.While the two were hugging each other tightly, Lan'er undoubtedly felt this change, and immediately blushed like the morning glow, and said in a chattering way: "You, what are you... Hey, it's broad daylight now, don't make trouble thought!"

Er'er's voice was low, panting slightly, and trembling with a little nervousness, it was so charming to the bone marrow.This is not a refusal, it is clearly a seduction!Xiao Ran's hands became restless, and slipped in along the neckline. While stroking her slippery neck, he moved close to her ears, and gently touched her white and small ears like ingots with his lips. He whispered: "What happened during the day? It's not like we haven't been here during the day..."

Lan'er's ears are very sensitive, this faint touch made her tremble uncontrollably, and let out a low "ah" sound from her mouth.In a panic, he twisted his waist and broke free from Xiao Ran's embrace, his face was flushed red, he bit his lip and said, "Don't... don't stay here, this is the Hall of Mental Cultivation, don't mess around..."

"What's wrong with the Hall of Mental Cultivation? It's not always a place for people to stay!" Xiao Ran was already on the verge of an arrow, how could he let it go, he took a step forward and hugged Lan'er back, until he leaned against the carved door panel.Lan'er was ashamed and anxious, trying to wriggle, but Xiao Ran's arms were extremely nimble, he slid into Lan'er's arms along the side skirt, touched all the way up the slippery skin, grabbed the shiny and plump jade breast, and squeezed hard After pinching, Lan'er gave a hum, and her whole body softened at once.

Because it was summer, both of them wore very little. Lan'er was a cheongsam with long sleeves and a slanted front, and there was only a tulle dress inside, which could not stop Xiao Ran's aggression at all.A big hand nimbly pushed the corset up, and Xiao Ran could even feel that the plump two balls jumped out suddenly, and trembled a few times with great elasticity.And the pair of delicate buds at the top, under the caress of his rough palm, quickly stood up.

"No, don't...don't do this! Xiao Ran...ah!"

Lan'er desperately told herself to restrain herself, but her long-lonely body reacted differently under Xiao Ran's caress, and began to writhe involuntarily.Pian Xiaoran narrowly grabbed the standing cherry, and squeezed it lightly, the strong stimulation made Lan'er couldn't help but let out a cry.