1335 Chapter 641 Family

Xiao Yi thought that Nangong Yue wanted to remind himself that the An family had ulterior motives in approaching them, so he said, "Stinky girl, did you know that there are four great families in southern Xinjiang?"

"Fang, Xue, Shen, An." Nangong Yue said without thinking.

There are four aristocratic families in the southern border, Fang Xue Shen'an. Among them, the Fang family has the deepest heritage and the longest history. The Fang family started from the mine veins, and the money houses of the An family are all over Dayu...

After all, Nangong Yue first arrived in Southern Border and didn't know much about the An family, but Xiao Yi was different. He was almost twelve years old when he left Southern Border. Although he didn't know much about Southern Border, he knew a lot. .

He took Nangong Yue's hand, sat down on the beauty's couch together, and continued: "Speaking of which, the An family has a history of nearly 150 years, but more than 50 years ago, an unfilial son was born in the An family. Down, hundreds of banks under the An family's name changed hands in ten years. When the southern border thought that the An family was about to fail, the then-owner of the An family, An Binzhi, was cruel, and simply sold the rest of the family's property to buy a ship and go to sea. It took two years to come back and bring a lot of exotic goods from two large ships, and An Jia made his first pot of gold. Since then, An Jia has formed a fleet to go to sea for successive years, but his net worth has doubled in five years, even more than ever. The heyday of the Anjia family has re-emerged from this..."

With that said, Xiao Yi tilted his head thoughtfully. Before, he didn't care about the four major families in the Southern Border. Now, when he talked about it in detail, he found that the An family's turnaround was really abrupt. It took more than ten years to fall, but once again The rise is only five years old...

Could it be that someone is secretly supporting Anjia?

Xiao Yi thought about it, and told Nangong Yue of his doubts.

Nangong Yue was slightly surprised and couldn't help but ponder.

She would ask about An Jia, because of an old incident from a previous life—

In the previous life, all the An family members died, and it was Xiao Yi who ordered them to be killed!

It is reported that the An family colluded with Baiyue, taking advantage of Xiao Yi's northern expedition, just when he reached Jiangnan, Baiyue's army invaded the southern border. At that time, Xiao Yi was attacked on both sides. Once he returned to the southern border, the northern expedition would fall short, and if he gave up the southern border, it would be equivalent to cutting himself off.

Therefore, in order to cope with the war on both sides, Guan Yu spent all his energy and planning. In the end, Baiyue was defeated, the southern border was stable, and Jiangnan also fell into Xiao Yi's hands. However, Guan Yubai, who had been holding on for so long, suddenly collapsed as if the lamp had run out of oil, but he died within a few days.

Xiao Yi was distraught, and the blood of the An family was floating!

The An family was Xiao Yi's mother's uncle, but the An family was full of people but did not leave a living person. This seemed to prove Xiao Yi's cruelty and inhumanity, and even she had heard a thing or two at that time.

Now that I think about it, An Jia would collude with Baiyue at such a juncture, and it should not have reached a consensus with Baiyue in a short period of time. When Xiao Yi talked about the history of the An family, Nangong Yue couldn't help but have an idea...

"Ayi, could it be Baiyue who is supporting the Anjia from behind?"

Xiao Yi was slightly startled, and after a while, he nodded slowly and said, "I'll have someone check it out."

As he spoke, he gently rubbed Nangong Yue's temple, and said softly, "Grandfather said, you have to take a good rest and don't think too much. I'm already back, so just leave these things to me." Then, he told Nangong Yue what Lu Momo had caught.

Nangong Yue obeyed and leaned on him relaxedly, and she didn't ask any more questions.

Satisfied, Xiao Yi said cheerfully: "Take a rest early today, and tomorrow morning I will take you to Qingai Lake to play, you will definitely like it."

Nangong Yue made no secret of the joy on her face and responded with a smile.

So, early in the morning the next day, a blue-covered carriage set off from Fangfu and went straight out of the city, targeting Qingai Lake in the southwest of the city.

Because Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue were huddled together in the carriage, Baihui and Thrushi did not join in the fun in the carriage. Baihui, who was wearing a blue riding suit, simply rode with Zhuzi, while Thrushi sat in the coachman's seat. next to it.

Thrush was also very excited, like a bird that was released from its cage, looking around at the surrounding scenery, and from time to time inquired about Qingai Lake with the driver of Fangfu.

The carriage ran all the way, laughing and laughing, until a familiar eagle croak suddenly came from behind.

Thrush's entire face froze, almost suspecting that he was hallucinating.

It can't be Little Gray, can it? !

She said to herself in her heart, Xiao Hui took Han Yu out to play early in the morning, and she saw them flying out of the city with her own eyes, why did she chase them again? !

As if shattering her self-deception, the eagle cry from the rear became clearer and clearer, and later, another slightly immature cry could be clearly heard in it.

It's really Xiaohui and Hanyu!

Thrush's forehead was almost sweating. They went to Qing Ai Lake to watch birds. With Xiao Hui, what kind of birds are there? !

In her thoughts, a gray shadow had already appeared above her head, and the gray shadow could not be hovered above, and her wings were flat.

Nangongyue and Xiao Yi in the carriage naturally heard the voice. Nangongyue was leaning against Xiao Yihuai, but she sat up straight, opened the curtains to look out, and called out, "Little Hui!"

As if responding to her, Xiao Hui let out a long whistle, then flew to the carriage, spread his wings and glide past, his golden eagle eyes looked at Nangong Yue "complainingly", followed by Han Yu, not only moving Just like Xiao Hui, she also called out in a similar way.

Nangong Yue felt a little guilty for some reason, feeling that Xiao Hui seemed to be condemning her for running out to play by herself.

Xiao Yi touched his chin, brought his face close to the window, and said with a smile, "Could it be that Xiao Hui smelled those bird food?"

When Xiao Yi said this, Nangong Yue was stunned for a moment, as did the thrush outside. They really brought a lot of food when they came out this time, not only dry food and snacks for people, but also several kinds of bird food for feeding birds.

The master and servant recalled that when they were preparing bird food, Xiao Hui once stared at them from the branches outside the window for a while.

Could it be that Xiao Hui felt that these bird foods were prepared for him and Han Yu?

Nangong Yue helped her forehead, and she suddenly felt that she didn't know what to say.

There is a saying: it is easy to ask God to send God away. Since Xiao Hui has followed him, it is impossible to drive him away. Xiao Hui is used to being domineering, and he is an eagle again. How can he make sense.

Looking at Nangong Yue's tangled face, Xiao Yi burst out laughing, blinking, and said maliciously, "Ayue, isn't it fun to bring Xiao Hui?"

Nangong Yue twitched her brows speechlessly, looking into Xiao Yi's smiling eyes, knowing that this guy must want to watch a good show. Xiao Hui, he was taught badly by him!

After this little interlude, the carriage continued to gallop, heading towards Qingai Lake with the sound of horseshoes and eagles chirping.

After driving for seven or eight miles, I feel that the surrounding environment has gradually changed, with green trees and white clouds, and the sky is the same color, which makes people feel suddenly enlightened.

The area around Qingai Lake, of course, is not just a piece of Qingai Lake, there is a large wetland in the surrounding area for dozens of miles. In addition to the largest Qingai Lake, there are several small lakes such as Yu Lake and Bibo Lake...

One mile away from Qingai Lake, they got off the carriage and walked leisurely up a gentle slope while enjoying the scenery. Surrounded by a large grassland, green and lush, under the blowing of the spring breeze, the A rustling sound.

When you reach the top of the slope, the front suddenly becomes bright, a large green lake appears in front of you, and the continuous distant mountains are hazy in a blue sky, the mountains and rivers set off each other, and everything in front of you is picturesque and dreamlike. . Nearby, the lake water is as clear and transparent as emeralds, sparse pieces of duckweed float on the shoal, and dozens of black-necked cranes wander leisurely on the shoal looking for food and play...

Unconsciously, they stopped and stared at the scenes in front of them without blinking...

"Ai, this place is so beautiful!"

Nangong Yue couldn't help but blurted out, she was about to say that we will come together again next year, but before she could say the second half of her sentence, she was interrupted by an excited eagle cry, and Xiao Hui spread her wings and dived towards the black-necked cranes on the shoal. In the past, its cry was much higher than usual, and it was obvious that it was very excited.

It is conceivable that the next thing is a flurry of chickens and dogs...

As soon as the black-necked cranes saw the birds of prey coming, it was like a mouse seeing a cat. They flapped their wings and flew away from the shoal.

This scene was already familiar to everyone present. Usually, Xiao Hui is so funny to the pigeons at home. For a while, Thrush didn't know whether to sympathize with these black-necked cranes for their unfortunate encounter with Xiaohui, or to be glad that they encountered Xiaohui. Xiaohui is used to playing with pigeons, and at most amusing these black-necked cranes. , at least not really treat them as prey.

However, even Han Yu was taught by Xiao Hui.

Seeing Han Yu excitedly chasing after the cranes, Nangong Yue had an inexplicable feeling that she was ashamed of Guan Yubai. Her own eagle had ruined other people's children...

Xiao Yi suddenly took her into his arms, bowed his head and winked at her, and said with a smile, "Ayue, isn't this very lively?"

After pausing for a while, he plausibly made a twist: "Little Hui is to help them grow, and the weak will eat the strong in the wild. Ayue, haven't you noticed that our pigeons fly faster since Xiao Hui?"

Nangong Yue was stunned, and then burst out laughing.

It seems to be true!

Ah Yi still has so many absurdities!

She glanced at him resentfully, Xiao Yi looked at Nangong Yue confidently, and a gentle smile flashed in his eyes.

The maids also laughed, and the crisp and hearty laughter echoed in the air, which did not dissipate for a long time...

The original plan of watching Hundred Birds temporarily turned into an "eagle playing Hundred Birds" because of the strong participation of Xiaohui and Hanyu. Nangongyue had to temporarily change the plan. But I think it's better to let go of the birds on Yuhu Lake.

"Ai, shall we sit here for a while?"

Nangong Yue suggested that Xiao Yi agreed without saying a word, then frowned slightly and looked back.

"Ai..."

Nangong Yue followed his gaze, and soon, he vaguely heard the sound of horses' hooves, as if someone was riding a horse towards this side.

As the sound of the hooves approached, a cyan figure riding a brown horse appeared in front. This figure looked familiar, and Nangong Yue blurted out, "Fengxing?!"

The visitor came leisurely on a horse, with a foxtail in his mouth, so it was not Fengxing!

Thrush twitched at the corner of his mouth. It was certain that Feng Xing came here. Xiao Hui abducted Han Yu of Marquis Anyi, instead of attracting Xiao Si, but attracted Feng Xing.

Feng Xing obviously saw them too, and waved at them enthusiastically as a greeting.

He slowed down the speed of the horse with a "squeak" and stopped two or three feet away from them. The brown horse was still kicking its hooves and snorted.

"Xiao Shizi, you're wrong." Feng Xing rolled over and dismounted, and said with a smile, "We can't control the eagles outside, but since Xiao Hui and Han Yu are raised by humans, we must pay attention to the rules of the people. Without my son's consent, your little Hui kidnapped my son's Han Yu, isn't that a matchless affair?" He deliberately sighed and said, "Fortunately, the 'big mistake' has not yet been made, so I will take Han Yu's attention now. Take Yu home, and this matter will be revealed!"

Xiao Yi spread out his hands with a smile and said, "Please do." With an expression of "If Han Yu is willing to go back with you, he will never stop him."

Feng Xing raised his brows slightly, this Xiao Shizi always likes to talk crooked and quibble, why is he so good at talking today? ! Could it be a scam? !

Thinking about it, Feng Xing took out a small bamboo whistle from his arms and blew the bamboo whistle.

Not far away, Han Yu was flying at a low altitude on the lake, chasing a black-necked crane. Hearing the crisp and bright bamboo whistle, he suddenly flew over and circled around Feng Xing's head twice, obviously recognizing him. .

"Xiao Shizi, then Han Yu and I will leave." Feng Xing casually folded his fists towards Xiao Yi, and then neatly turned over.

"Han Yu, let's go!"

Feng Xing grabbed his horse's belly and galloped forward, but only after running five or six feet away, he was embarrassed.

Han Yu didn't give face at all. While screaming, he circled twice in mid-air, attracting Xiao Hui. The two eagles chirped a few times in unison, and then swooped toward the lake together, chasing the crane. went.

The surroundings were silent for a moment, and Feng Xing had no choice but to restrain the horse rope.

"puff--"

Xiao Yi laughed unceremoniously, shrugged and said, "Fengxing, don't tell me it's me making trouble? I didn't do anything."

Looking at Xiao Yi's schadenfreude, Feng Xing still didn't understand that all this had already been expected by Xiao Shizi, and it was no wonder that the other party was so cheerful just now and kept saying "please please".

The corners of Feng Xing's eyes twitched, and now it's embarrassing. He originally thought that this errand couldn't be easier, but he patted his chest in front of the young master and Xiao Si to ensure that he would definitely bring Han Yu back. What should he do now? Can't tie Han Yu back? Even if he wanted to, Xiao Si had to slash him with a knife! But if I go back alone like this, I will definitely suffer a lot of scorn from Xiao Si!

Thinking about it, Feng Xing smiled. Isn't it simple? He pulled on the rope and simply rode back.

Anyway, what he said was that he would definitely bring Han Yu back, so it was just a little later. When Han Yu got tired of playing, he would naturally go home with him.

"Xiao Shizi, do you have anything to eat here?" Feng Xing said with a salivating face.

Nangong Yue laughed, and simply ordered the maid to spread a few large oilcloths on the spot, and take out the dry food, snacks, and prepared bird food.

Next, eat the food, feed the birds, feed the birds, and play with the birds... until the afternoon of Shen Shi, and then return to the Fangfu in Heyu City according to the original road.

At this time, it was nearly unitary time, and the sky in the west was full of gorgeous red clouds.

Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue did not rush back to Qiwuyuan, but went to the main courtyard to greet Mrs. Fang.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, a little maid stepped forward to greet them, and after saluting respectfully, she led the two of them into the house and let them go, while saying, "Master Shizi, Concubine Shizi, An's Uncle and Young Master Biao are on the way. Talk to the old man in the room." Of course the maid was talking about An Zi'ang and his son.

Xiao Yi nodded in response.

The maid led them all the way to the Dongci room, and when relatives met, it was natural to greet each other.

After the five people sat down, An Zian said to Xiao Yi affectionately: "Sir, I was praising you to my uncle just now! Lead my soldiers in southern Xinjiang to defeat Baiyue and Nanliang, and boost my morale in southern Xinjiang. Who else will dare to commit crimes in the future!"

Xiao Yi politely clasped his fists and responded, "Thank you, uncle, for your praise."

An Zian gave An Minzhong a wink, and An Minzhong immediately took out a palm-sized wooden box and handed it to An Zian.

An Zi'ang said again: "Sir, Uncle Biao has no power to bind chickens, so he cannot go on the battlefield to kill the enemy for Southern Border, but as a citizen of Southern Border, Uncle Biao should also do his part for Southern Border. Here is Uncle Biao. A little thought for the southern border military supplies..."

What is in this box, everyone present knows well.

"Then cousin, on behalf of the Southern Border Army, thanked my cousin for his kindness." Xiao Yi accepted it rudely.

The southern border has been fighting for years, whether it is the army, or the reconstruction of several cities that once fell to the enemy, and the settlement of those people who have been displaced by the war, all need money, a lot of money!

Seeing Xiao Yi accepting it readily, An Zian finally breathed a sigh of relief: As long as this nephew is willing to accept the box, it means that the An, Fang, and Xiao families still have a chance to mend their relationship!

An Zian picked up the tea cup beside him and took a sip of the hot tea, feeling a little regretful in his heart: Over the years, because of his uncle's death, his family neglected the Fang family's in-laws. , At the height of the day, I can only try my best to please and mend it, and I have to think about ways to get closer to each other.

He thought quickly in his heart, and after putting down the tea cup, he said with a smile: "Ayi, time flies, I remember that I went to the palace to attend your full moon banquet. At that time, you were wrapped in a red swaddle. Concubine Lu's wet nurse is holding her in her arms, a small one... It's grown so big in the blink of an eye. Your concubine has a spirit in the sky, and she will surely be relieved to see what you are like now."

"Mother Lu?" Xiao Yi raised his brows, looking suspicious.

Seeing that Xiao Yi was interested in Madam Lu, An Ziang said, "Ayi, you probably have no impression of Madam Lu, right? Madam Lu is your mother-in-law's nurse. Speaking of which, it was sent by our Anjia family. ."

Xiao Yi was just a casual test, and also wanted to see if the cousin knew something about Lu Ma, but he did not expect that the information given by the other party was completely unexpected.

A light flashed in Xiao Yi's eyes, just as he was about to ask again, he heard Mrs. Fang stroke his beard and said to An Zi'ang, "I remembered what you said, Zi'ang, and I still remember that your aunt had already chosen it a long time ago. Nurses, but who knew that the two wet nurses suddenly had red rashes all over their bodies, and they deliberately concealed it from the report. Fortunately, a maid in the same room found out. But at that time, the time was tight, and the delivery period was only a few days away. It's not so fast to pick a nurse who knows the bottom line again. Fortunately, the big brother and sister-in-law also prepared the nurse, and they sent it over quickly."

An Zian smiled more affectionately, and said, "Uncle, my parents are just in case. I didn't expect it to come in handy."

Xiao Yi was still smiling casually on the side, but his mood was a little uneven.

If he hadn't been suspicious of An Jia yesterday, he probably wouldn't have taken it to heart, but now he has to wonder if it's really just a coincidence?

Madam Lu poisoned her mother-in-law to death, so what role did the An family play in it?

A dark haze appeared in Xiao Yi's eyes, layer upon layer.

A Yue guessed yesterday that Baiyue was behind the support of the An family's rise. If this is the case, the mother's concubine's murder actually has another deep reason.

Xiao Yi slowly let go of the clenched fist in his sleeve. He had already ordered Wang Chaoyuan to return to Luoyue City. He just waited for Mammy Lu to bring it over as soon as she arrived in Luoyue City, and it would be clear by then!

The corners of Xiao Yi's lips seemed to evoke a smile as if nothing had happened.

After Mrs. Fang and An Zian talked for a while, An Zian got up and said goodbye.

Nangong Yue pursed her lips and smiled. At first glance, this person looked like a slick person who had been in business for many years. On the one hand, he was close to his grandfather and A Yitao, and on the other hand, he skillfully grasped the measure of enthusiasm, without being too entangled.

"Ayi," Nangong Yue suggested with a decent smile, "Second brother is about to get married, why don't we invite uncle, cousin and sister-in-law to the palace to watch the ceremony, what do you think?"

Xiao Yi responded fluently, and An Ziang was overjoyed when he heard it, and hurriedly said, "Ayi, your cousin and I will definitely go."

This trip was really worth it.

Once their An family appeared at the wedding of Second Young Master Xiao, people outside would naturally know that the eldest son still recognizes the relatives of the An family!

After that, An Zian left with joy.

Xiao Yi did not hesitate to open the small box that An Zian had just given in front of Mrs. Fang, only to see ten silver notes, each five thousand taels, inside.

Xiao Yi handed over the small box to Mrs. Fang, and said with a smile: "Grandfather, this is the payment for this batch of iron arrows, you should take it. ... Look, the grandson said, the grandson is not short of money. !" He winked to make Grandpa Fang happy.

Grandpa Fang was made to laugh again and asked about their trip to Qingai Lake today.

Xiao Yi said it one by one, and added some vinegar to it. When it came to Xiaohui and Hanyu's funny birds, the old man couldn't help but laugh again...

Time passed quickly with laughter. Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue lived leisurely in Heyu City. Every day they either went shopping, went to the suburbs for horse riding, or went hunting with Xiao Hui and Han Yu. The two eagles had a lot of fun. Only pity Feng Xing, coaxing and deceiving, but Han Yu was having a good time here, and he just refused to go with him. He didn't dare to go back to face Xiao Si's stinky face, so he could only continue to stay in Fang Mansion.

Four days later, in the early morning, Baihui suddenly came in a hurry, interrupting Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue who were having breakfast.

"Master Shizi, Concubine Shizi," Baihui said after saluting, "Guardian Wang sent someone just now, saying that Mammy Lu committed suicide by biting her tongue in the middle of the night yesterday. I can't speak..."

Baihui bravely finished her sentence, and the temperature in the room dropped abruptly with her words.

Yesterday, Xiao Yi got Zhu Xing's biography of flying pigeons, saying that Wang Chaoyuan had brought Mammy Lu on the way to Heyucheng. Counting the time, it should arrive early tomorrow morning at the latest. I didn't expect that such a thing would happen before anyone arrived.

Nangong Yue pulled Xiao Yi's left hand under the table and asked, "Baihui, do you know if the broken tongue that Mother Lu bit off is still there? Where are they now?"

Baihui hurriedly replied: "Princess Shizi, you have arrived in Huijiang Town. The broken tongue is still there."

Nangong Yue hooked her lips and smiled: "That's good." She shook Xiao Yi's hand and looked at him confidently and said, "It's just a broken tongue, I can naturally pick it up."

Although speaking after the tongue is definitely not as good as before, so what? They only need that Mammy Lu can speak!

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