Master of Rebirth

When Wang Qi arrived at Xianyunfang, Wang Sheng had already led Chang'an Changshun and Tao Rui to wait at the door for a long time.After asking, it turns out that Zhao Jing sent someone to notify him before he left the house.

After entering the door, Wang Sheng happily called all the people in Xianyunfang to come over to pay Wang Qi's greetings, and also gave rewards.After a while of fuss, it subsided.

Chang'an Changshun also had to take care of the store's business, and after greeting Wang Qi, he went downstairs to get busy.

Wang Sheng ordered his servants to make refreshments, and said to Wang Qi: "The young master is finally here. During this period of time, I went to Zhengxihou's mansion several times, but they just won't let me see you."

"I've been out on errands for the past few days, and I'm not in the Hou Mansion." Although Zhao Jing felt that it was too much to block Wang Sheng from him, Wang Qi subconsciously smoothed things over for him. coming."

Wang Qi had heard enough from Tao Rui about Wang Qi's stay in southern Yunnan, and he also knew that the matter was of great importance, so he didn't dare to ask further questions, so he said, "It's good for the young master to come back, the young one has sent someone home to inform the Qi family Eldest brother and Xinglin are here, they will be here in a while."

"Qi Xing and Xing Lin came to the capital?" Wang Qi was taken aback.

Wang Sheng smiled and said: "Yes, I have been here for several days. Since I got the news of the young master, I have sent a letter to my family. Brother Qi Xing and Xing Lin knew that the young master is in the capital, so they came here immediately."

Wang Qi hadn't seen Qi Xing and Xing Lin for a long time, and when she heard that they were here, she was very happy.But he still hasn't forgotten the business of coming here, he hurriedly said: "By the way, I still have something to ask you to do."

"Speak, young master," Wang Sheng said.

After giving Wang Fang's address and Wang Yao's personal letter to Wang Sheng, Wang Qi said: "The third aunt lives in this place now, you send someone to pick her up and temporarily put her in the house you bought for me. After a few days On this day, Uncle San and Jing'er may also move there, you find someone to clean it up, and then choose a few nice servants and maids to serve you."

"The little one will do it now." After receiving the address, Wang Sheng hastily called a few people and ordered them one by one.

After Wang Sheng finished his work, Wang Qi said: "You have worked hard these few years, everything in the store is okay."

"Look at what you said, the roads are all paved by the young master in advance, and the little one is just doing things according to your orders, so there is no trouble. We are the only one in Beijing, and we have Mr. Zhao to take care of us. The business has always been good." Wang Sheng smiled and added tea to Wang Qi, and said with some embarrassment: "It's just that my ability is limited, and all I can do is take care of the house. For such a long time, the business has not been able to make further progress. Now that the young master is back, it will be great, and our store will definitely be improved to a higher level."

"You are too modest. Xianyunfang is so famous in the capital, and you have contributed a lot. Even if it is me, I may not be as good as you." Wang Qi said: "Over the years, I have been a hands-off shopkeeper. It's all because of you. If it weren't for you, my third uncle and I probably wouldn't even have a place to stay in the capital."

Wang Sheng hurriedly knelt down and said, "Master, you are such a petty one. I have received your great kindness. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today."

"Get up." Helping Wang Sheng up, Wang Qirou said softly, "I was wrong. The two of us grew up together. This relationship is closer than that of brothers. There is no need to be polite. To say something from the bottom of my heart, Although there are many trustworthy people around me, the one closest to me is you."

"Young master, let's see what you said." Hearing this, Wang Sheng was so moved that he couldn't speak.

Smiling and patted Wang Sheng on the shoulder, and pulled him to sit down beside him, Wang Qi said: "You have been in Beijing for several years, and you have dealt with the dignitaries here a lot, do you know them well?"

In fact, Wang Qi, who was on the list, already knew almost everything from Zhao Jing, but he knew that Wang Sheng was just an inquisitor, and he might know some unknown things, so he wanted to try his luck with him.

Sure enough, Wang Sheng's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile: "My lord, you know that young people are always good at inquisition. Who do you want to ask?"

"Ding..." Wang Qi first thought of Zhou Ying who had a direct relationship with Zhao Jing, but just as soon as she said that, she realized that Zhou Ying was not on the list, so she had to change her words: "How much do you know about Ning Anbo and Shen Rongchang? "

Although the words were out of the mouth, after talking with Zhao Jing, Wang Qi had no doubts about Uncle Ning Yuan.What he cared more about was Uncle Ning Yuan's son, Shen Yingjie.

Since Mr. Wuzhu was able to use the opportunity of Xiuwen to send someone to deliver a letter to Wang Yao in southern Yunnan to design Zhengxihou's Mansion, he must know the true relationship between him and Zhao Jing.If the Seventh Prince really colluded with Mr. Wu Zhu, he would naturally know about it.Shen Yingjie is the uncle of the Seventh Prince and also his loyal supporter.Judging from Juzhen Pavilion's performance, Shen Yingjie seemed to already know about his relationship with Zhao Jing.Does that mean that Shen Yingjie also had contact with Mr. Wu Zhu?

"Ning Anbo?" Wang Sheng didn't notice that Wang Qi was distracted, he didn't think about it, and said directly: "Ning Anbo is a big celebrity in the capital..."

Wang Sheng talked about a lot of things about Shen Rongchang, among which his "glorious deeds" of relying on his daughter to ascend to the top were naturally indispensable.It's a pity that Wang Qi knows most of what Wang Sheng said, and it sounds nothing new.

Waiting patiently for Wang Sheng to finish speaking, Wang Qi then asked: "I wonder how this Ning Anbo usually behaves? What about the reputation of Ning Anbo's mansion?"

"As far as I know, Ning Anbo seldom came out to socialize these few years. It seems that he is in poor health, after all, he is old." Wang Sheng said: "As for the reputation... Anyway, the young one has never been in the capital these years. I've heard that there was some big trouble in Uncle Ning'an's mansion, so the reputation should be pretty good."

Although Ning Anbo is the current emperor's father-in-law, he is only ten years older than the emperor.Wang Qi remembered seeing Ning Anbo from a distance in Donghua Pavilion when he and Dong Jue came to the capital a few years ago.At that time, he was surrounded and flattered by everyone, his face was flushed, he was full of energy, and he didn't look sick.

"Have you met Ning Anbo?" Wang Qi asked again.

Wang Sheng shook his head embarrassingly, and said: "If Ning An Bo's mansion needs embroidery, the housekeeper will come to buy it, or someone from the store will send the samples to the mansion. A big man like Ning An Bo, is it right? will condescend to come to us."

"That's true." With a smile, Wang Qi also felt that she had asked a stupid question, and said, "What about Ning Anbo's son, Shen Yingjie, do you know him well?"

Wang Sheng laughed and said: "Uncle Guo is the old son of Uncle Ning An, and he is also the only son. One of the elder sisters above is a noble concubine, and the other is Mrs. Dingbeihou. They are extremely honorable. Although the younger one has never seen Uncle Guo My lord, but I heard that he needs good looks and talent, so he is deeply loved by the emperor, and he is the perfect husband that many girls in the capital dream of."

Shen Yingjie is not young anymore. If Wang Qi remembers correctly, he is several years older than Zhao Jing. Why hasn't he married yet?

"Since Uncle Shen Guo is so popular, why isn't he married yet?" Wang Qi asked curiously, "Don't the Emperor and Concubine Shen worry about his marriage?"

Wang Sheng said with emotion: "I heard that Uncle Guo was born not long ago, and the emperor pointed out a marriage for him. The other party is also a noble girl, and her family background is no worse than Uncle Guo. The two grew up together as childhood sweethearts. They are both talented and beautiful. I envy others. It's a pity that the woman passed away due to illness before getting married. Uncle Guo was very sad, and he didn't mention the matter of getting married these years."

"So that's how it is." Seeing that Wang Sheng couldn't ask anything, Wang Qi was not disappointed.

Although Wang Sheng is well-informed, he is a businessman after all, and the information he can inquire about is limited.For affairs in the court, you still need to ask the people in the court.Wang Qi thought for a while, and decided to talk to Zhao Ke another day.Zhao Ke's mother, Jing, and the eldest princess are the sisters of the current emperor and the five princes. She was also in the capital when the five princes were in trouble, so she might know something.

"You have been in touch with Mr. Zhao all these years, right?" Wang Qi asked in a low voice after taking a sip of tea.

Wang Sheng hurriedly said: "Except for Chinese New Year and August [-]th, whenever I have free time, I will go to Donghua Pavilion to pay my respects to my grandpa. If it weren't for the support of Grandpa Zhao, our Xianyunfang would not be able to stand in the capital. This kindness, the little one will always remember."

Since there are frequent visits, he and Wang Sheng will not attract attention when they come to visit.

Wang Qi nodded and said: "You go and prepare a generous gift, and go visit Zhao Xiaogong with me in a few days."

"Young one, I wrote it down." Wang Sheng paused, and then said: "Master Zhao also misses young master very much, and every time he sees young one, he will ask about your situation. Young master Zhao will definitely be very happy now that young master comes to the door in person. "

Wang Qi smiled and said, "I am also looking forward to meeting Brother Zhao Ke."

The two talked for a while, and then Qi Xing and Xing Lin came.They haven't seen Wang Qi for a long time, so naturally they had a good talk.Wang Sheng immediately asked someone to bring a table of good wine and food, and the few people chatted happily over the wine and had a great time.

After dinner, Wang Qi wanted to go back to the Marquis Mansion, but Wang Sheng and Qi Xing refused.Under the repeated persuasion of the two, Wang Qi went to Wang Sheng's house again. If Zhao Jing hadn't sent someone to look for her, she might have to stay overnight.

Promising again and again that she would come back often, Wang Qi finally boarded the carriage back to the Marquis Mansion under the reluctant eyes of Wang Sheng and others.Back at the Hou Mansion, Zhao Jing was already at the door to meet him.

"You are not in good health yet, why did you come out?" Wang Qi blamed.

Zhao Jing grabbed Wang Qi and complained, "What's more, if you don't come back again, I will lead my troops to snatch Wang Sheng."

"It's not as serious as you said." Although Wang Qi said so, she had a very sweet smile on her face.

When the two returned to their room, Wang Qi asked casually, "Have you had dinner yet?"

"You didn't come back, how could I be in the mood to eat?" Zhao Jing said with a sad face: "I have been waiting for you."

Thinking of the person who promised Zhao Jing to have dinner with him today, he reneged on his promise.Seeing Zhao Jing's pitiful appearance, Wang Qi felt a little guilty, and couldn't help scolding: "You are too stubborn, it's so late, what are you waiting for?"

"It's okay, I'm just willing to wait for you, it doesn't matter how long you wait." Zhao Jing looked at Wang Qi and said very solemnly.

Zhao Jing said it with a serious face, as if making some kind of promise, which made Wang Qi's heart jump like a deer.He knew that his face must be red, so he pretended to cough and looked away.Unexpectedly, he saw Wang Ping standing quietly on the side, and he didn't know how long he had been standing here.

Wang Qi's face turned even redder. Seeing that he was shy, Zhao Jing was afraid of making people anxious and would not let him make out at night, so he hurriedly ordered Wang Pingan to go down and arrange food.

Wang Ping'an was quick to do things, and the food was brought out not long after.

After Zhao Jing finished his meal and watched him drink his medicine, Wang Qi wanted to go back to her room.

Zhao Jing grabbed him and said, "I have something to tell you."

After telling everyone else to go back to rest, Zhao Jing told Wang Qi about Xu Baichuan.

"I didn't expect that Mr. Xu and Mr. Wu Zhu still have such a grievance." Wang Qi sighed, and then said: "If Mr. Xu's father was really framed by someone, why didn't he make it clear at that time?"

Zhao Jing shook his head and said: "Brother Xu's father was caught and obtained his personal stolen goods. He must have defended himself, but unfortunately he was still convicted of collaborating with the enemy and treason. He is dead now, except for the sentence left by Xu's mother." Words and a note, without any evidence. Unless there is tangible evidence to prove that Mr. Wu Zhu was indeed involved in this matter, it will be difficult to reverse the case."

"Even if Xu's mother's words cannot be used as evidence, but the note was indeed written by Mr. Wu Zhu, shouldn't it be used as evidence?" Wang Qi asked suspiciously.

Zhao Jing said: "Although the note was written by Mr. Wu Zhu, after all, so many years have passed, it is difficult to rule out that someone deliberately imitated it. Besides, although Mr. Wu Zhu left behind not many calligraphy, but many people have seen it , can't you and Big Brother Xu imitate his handwriting?"

After hearing this, Wang Qi suddenly fell silent.

"Besides, the note was not signed, nor did it specify the specific date. It only said it was tonight. As for what day this 'tonight' is, no one can tell." Zhao Jing continued: "This note is only It can be used as a reference, but it is difficult to be used as evidence in court.”

Wang Qi sighed, and said: "I'm afraid this will not be easy. Not to mention that we don't know anything about Mr. Wu Zhu's whereabouts. Even if we catch him, as long as he denies it, we will have nothing to do. Besides, the emperor may not be willing The old case that has already been judged is in vain to bear the reputation of killing Zhongliang by mistake."

I have to say that Wang Qi did hit the point.The current emperor is not a fool, probably as early as when the fifth prince launched the palace coup, he saw that the head of the imperial guards who replaced Xu's father helped the fifth prince to rebel, and he could detect that the case at that time was tricky.But after the suppression of the rebellion, he did not re-investigate the case thoroughly.Presumably, it was just like what Wang Qi said, if Xu's father was really framed, the emperor would have the taint of manslaughtering a loyal minister and be criticized by the world.

Thinking of this, Zhao Jing's heart was very heavy, but he still said: "Skynet is extensive, and it is not leaked. Everything that happened, no matter how hidden, has traces to follow. As long as we persist in tracing, we will not let those The treacherous villain turns black and white and confuses right and wrong. I have promised Brother Xu that I will help him find out the truth no matter what, and give justice to the innocent."

Looking at Zhao Jing's burning eyes, Wang Qi felt a little inexplicably sad, and what's more, she felt distressed for Zhao Jing.

Zhao Jing has been able to distinguish between black and white since she was a child, and she can't rub a grain of sand in her eyes, and she has to be fair.Although it is not as straight-forward as before, the essence remains unchanged.Moreover, Zhao Jing's mother was also framed, and she still bears the stigma.It has always been Zhao Jing's wish to return his mother's innocence.Knowing that Xu Baichuan had the same experience as himself, how could he not be moved?

"You are right. Nothing is difficult in the world, as long as there is a heart. As long as we persist, we will be able to find out the truth and return their innocence." Holding Zhao Jing's hand, Wang Qi said, "What are you going to do next?"

Knowing that Wang Qi will always stand firmly on her side, Zhao Jing is very relieved.He said softly: "There is no rush for this matter, it has to be done slowly. In a few days, Moji Khan will go to Beijing. After finishing this matter, we will discuss it in the long term."

"Okay, I'll listen to you." As she said this, Wang Qi had a plan in her heart.

When Xu's father was imprisoned, although Wang Yao hadn't been an official in Beijing, the case must have caused a sensation at the time, and it didn't involve royal secrets. Wang Yao had worked in Dali Temple, and he probably heard about it.Anyway, there are no other clues, so you can ask him first to inquire about the situation at that time.

Compared with Xu's father, Zhao Jing's mother's being framed is a bit difficult.After all, this matter is a private matter of the Dingbei Hou Mansion, and it is a scandal that cannot be brought to the fore. I am afraid that Wang Yao may not know much about it.Thinking of this, Wang Qi felt a little troubled.

About Shen Yuwei, Zhao Jing told Wang Qi in detail, and mentioned a key person—Cuiyun.

This Cuiyun is Zhao Jing's mother, Shen Yuwei's personal servant girl, besides Mrs. Ma, she has been with Shen Yuwei for the longest time.According to Zhao Jing, the reason why Zhou Ying was able to convict Shen Yuwei at the beginning was because Shen Yutang had a miscarriage after drinking the soup made by Mrs. Ma.The second is that a large number of red flowers that can cause miscarriage were found in Shen Yuwei's room.The third and most important point is the testimony of Cuiyun.It was because of her own confession that Shen Yuwei's crime was confirmed.

If Shen Yuwei was really wronged, Cuiyun would be the biggest suspect.As the master's personal maid, she can freely enter and leave Shen Yuwei's room, and she can secretly put some things without anyone noticing, maybe she was the one who put the red flowers.Afterwards, she fought back and slandered Shen Yuwei.Coupled with the fact that caring people are fueling the flames, who would doubt a poor maid who can't bear the condemnation of conscience and can only risk her life to expose her master?

Shen Yuwei, who was unprepared, had nothing to say.

Therefore, if you want to Zhao Xue for Zhao Jing's mother, you must find this Cuiyun.It's a pity that after Shen Yuwei's death, Cuiyun's whereabouts are unknown, and I am afraid that it has been silenced long ago.Wang Qi was a little frustrated, how could he find someone who even Xu Baichuan had spent several years trying to find?

"I was too busy talking about Big Brother Xu, and I forgot to ask you, did Wang Sheng bring Mrs. Wang?" Zhao Jing's words interrupted Wang Qi's contemplation.

After regaining her senses, Wang Qi said, "The man has been found, but it was already late when Wang Sheng's man arrived, and Third Aunt didn't want to walk at night, so she sent a message saying that she would leave early tomorrow morning."

"That's fine." Zhao Jing seemed a little worried, but he still warned: "If you need anything, don't be polite to me."

Wang Qi responded with a smile, her heart couldn't help but light up.

Wang Fang was born in the capital since he was a child, and he is also the daughter of the Prime Minister's family. He has been dealing with women in the capital for a long time.She might know some of these private matters in the inner house.Anyway, when Wang Fang's family came to Beijing, Wang Qi, as a junior, had to pay her respects both emotionally and rationally.At that time, you can think of a way to formulate the words, and there may be gains.

"What are you thinking? Is something uncomfortable?" Seeing that Wang Qi seemed to be very out of shape, Zhao Jing asked worriedly.

Concentrating all kinds of thoughts, Wang Qi looked at Zhao Jing and said with a smile: "It's nothing, maybe I'm a little tired. It's getting late, let's go to bed early."

Zhao Jing: "..."

It seems that we won't be able to make out again tonight.

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Liqiu yesterday, did you drink the first cup of milk tea in autumn?I didn't drink it because I wanted to lose weight.