Poor Lady Chapter 92: Again
“Su Rong.” A person came from behind.
Qi Surong raised her head from Gu Jinyun’s arms, and was surprised to find that the person who came was Feng Zhan. She turned her head to look at Gu Jinyun, wondering why they appeared together? Strictly speaking, the parting between her and Gu Jinyun and the series of troubles she suffered later were all due to this person.
Feng Zhan naturally knew the doubts in her heart, and secretly smiled wryly. In fact, since he heard that she disappeared, he asked for orders to go to the border town to look for her. Later, he happened to meet Gu Jinyun who had just returned to the Central Plains on the way, and the other party poisoned him without saying a word, causing him severe pain all over his body for three days. Compared with the kindness and softness of a few years ago, Gu Jinyun’s actions are straightforward without hesitation.
Feng Zhan knew he was in the wrong, so he didn’t resist, he took power as compensation for his past mistakes, and was willing to accept his order. Qi Surong didn’t know about this matter, and Gu Jinyun secretly sent people to **** him all the way after entering the customs, including him.
It was a pleasant surprise to discover Luo Yanyi’s trace by accident this time. The relationship between the Feng family and the Luo family is inextricably linked. Ever since King Jing ascended the throne, they have been in a precarious situation. If Luo Yanyi can find the Eighth Prince who fled abroad, it will be regarded as atonement and save the family from a crisis.
“Let’s talk when we go back.” Gu Jinyun patted her on the shoulder and said in a low voice, then looked at Luo Yanyi who was on the ground in a blink of an eye, and ordered, “Take everyone back.”
“Qi Surong, you’re going to die!” Luo Yanyi was framed up and yelled frantically, “Wait, I’m a ghost and I won’t let you go!”
A trace of anger flashed in Gu Jinyun’s eyes, he slammed his sleeve in her face, and a piece of powder fell into her mouth. Luo Yanyi’s expression froze, her eyes wide open, her face was terrified, and she couldn’t speak anymore.
Back to the inn, Gu Jinyun poured a cup of hot tea for Qi Surong, and calmly explained the whole story to her.
It was only then that Qi Surong realized that Gu Jinyun had already arranged everything properly.
“Why didn’t you tell me?” It made her a false alarm for no reason.
“I didn’t expect to meet Luo Yanyi.” Gu Jinyun said warmly, “I want to have fun with you, if I tell you that someone is following you secretly, wouldn’t it be a disappointment?”
Qi Surong gave him a look and didn’t ask any further questions.
Gu Jinyun spoke again: “It’s just that I still hurt you.”
He took her arm, chagrined to see the bruises and scrapes.
“It’s okay, I’m no longer the pampered and pampered young lady back then, a few minor injuries are nothing to worry about.” After years of tempering, Qi Surong lost a bit of unattainable nobility, but became a bit more unattainable. The tenacity and majesty of the wind and snow. At first glance, it seems that there is no difference, but if you stand with other boudoir women, you will definitely stand out and have a unique temperament.
Gu Jinyun held her hand and stared at her.
At this moment, Xiao Er’s voice came from outside the house: “Guest, your hot water has been delivered.”
Gu Jinyun got up and opened the door, asked someone to bring water into the room, and said to Qi Surong: “Surong, you take a shower and change clothes first, I will go back when I go.”
Qi Surong asked: “Are you going to see Luo Yanyi?”
Gu Jinyun nodded.
Qi Surong opened his mouth as if about to say something, Gu Jinyun interrupted, “I will handle this matter, I will not give her another chance to insult you.”
After speaking, he strode out and closed the door with a rather domineering attitude.
Qi Surong sighed, but did not persist. She has always been a thorn in Luo Yanyi’s heart. Although she is a bit inexplicable, there is nothing she can do about it. It would be better not to see her.
She took off her clothes and immersed herself in the water with peace of mind, feeling a sense of relief in letting go of her burden.
They were delayed in this small town for three days, and when they set off again, it was still only her and Gu Jinyun, Feng Zhan and the others did not know where they took Luo Yanyi.
Qi Surong guessed that this time, he should be able to follow the clues to find out the Eighth Prince.
The appearance of Luo Yanyi affected the mood of the two of them to play. After discussing, they decided to return to Beijing early.
Gu Jinyun personally drove the carriage and carried Qi Surong all the way back, feeling very excited and unable to hide his excitement.
Just as he was about to reach the entrance of the east gate, he saw a group of people standing in the pavilion not far away, who seemed to have been waiting for a long time. The leader was a handsome man, with an air of calm and prestige, obviously his status was quite good. Gu Jinyun had a vague impression of how many people were behind him, but he couldn’t remember them for a while.
He was secretly vigilant, and slowly drove the carriage close to them, and then pulled the rope to stop.
Qi Surong noticed that the carriage had stopped, so he raised the curtain and asked, “Jin Yun, why…”
Before I finished speaking, I suddenly saw a person walking not far away, walking like a tiger, it turned out to be the current emperor!
She hurriedly got out of the car, saluted King Jing and said, “The women have seen Your Majesty.”
Gu Jinyun was stunned for a moment when he heard the words, but he did not show timidity, and saluted along with Qi Surong.
“There is no need to be too polite.” King Jing smiled, “You and your wife can make me wait. You have made great achievements this time, and I have already prepared to reward you for your merits. Who would have thought that you would leave the rewards and run away by yourself. Traveling around the mountains and rivers.”
Qi Surong couldn’t hide his surprise on his face, King Jing actually came to greet them in person, it was a great favor from heaven.
“Please forgive me, Your Majesty. My husband and I reunited after a long absence. It is inevitable that our children will love each other. I really missed it.”
“Haha, forget it, I don’t blame you.” King Jing said, “Let’s go, General Qi should have set up a banquet in Qi’s mansion at this moment, just waiting to clean up the dust for you.”
“Qi Mansion?” A gleam of joy flashed across Qi Surong’s face.
A minister said with a smile: “Mrs. Gu probably doesn’t know yet, but Her Majesty has rehabilitated the Qi family, the property of the Qi family has been returned to the original owner, and General Qi has been reinstated.”
Qi Surong looked at Gu Jinyun with a joyful smile on his face.
Gu Jinyun looked back gently.
King Jing welcomed them back to Qi’s residence in person. This matter was not publicized, but it caused an uproar in the court. Most of the people don’t know much about the former Ms. Qi and the current Mrs. Gu. The achievements she has made, whether it is helping King Jing ascend the throne or exploring secrets in the Western Regions, are not suitable to be made public. Wang’s favor for their family is clear at a glance.
After King Jing ascended the throne, all the ministers who were relegated or killed by the previous king have been rehabilitated, but the Qi family has remained silent. Everyone thought that the Qi family would go downhill just like that, but they would rise again a few years later and become famous in Kyoto. King Jing not only rectified his name, returned his house, and reinstated his official post, but even personally welcomed the return of Qi Surong and Gu Jinyun. Such grace is unprecedented.
The old residence of the Qi Mansion was completely renovated, firecrackers were fired, the crowds were crowded, and it was very lively. King Jing was invited to the first seat to drink and have fun with the guests. If you are careful, you will definitely find that the guests attending this banquet are all powerful ministers and upstarts who have risen to fame in recent years, and the future trend of the country will be in their hands. Although it is not obvious at present, it has already revealed its majesty and reputation.
King Jing did not let the Qi family accompany him, and let them go to the back hall for a small gathering after receiving the ceremony.
After years of absence, Qi Surong finally stepped into her home again. Looking at the aging father and the tearful mother, she couldn’t bear it any longer, and rushed to hug them tightly.
There were members of the Gu family standing beside the Qi family couple, and Qi Surong greeted them one by one.
Father Gu didn’t talk too much, he just patted Gu Jinyun on the shoulder, smiled and sighed.
Gu Yufeng hugged his elder brother happily: “I knew that my elder brother was blessed and destined, and that’s true!”
Gu Jinyun also hugged his younger brother’s back heavily, then walked to his younger sister. Shuang Shuang seemed a little afraid to admit it, and looked at him timidly. He didn’t want to scare her, so he just stroked her head lightly.
When the family is reunited, there is endless talk. But there is still the emperor present in the hall, so we can’t really ignore it, and they go to thank the emperor together.
Take advantage of this opportunity, King Jing asked someone to take out the imperial decree and read it in public: In the presence of heaven, the emperor said: I only rule the world with literature, and fight chaos with force. And the commander-in-chief Rong will be the mainstay of the imperial court and the backbone of the country. The former general Qi Shuo fought for the country for several years, and his contributions were indispensable, but he was wronged unjustly, and his title was removed, and he was demoted to a commoner. Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, I hereby rehabilitate the Qi family. From now on, the official will be restored to his original post, and he will be granted the title of Marquis of Zhongyi, and the property confiscated in the past will be returned in detail.
The imperial edict said: Ministers have the code of honoring the public, borrowing internal virtues to make friends with each other, and the imperial court has the kindness of sparse nobles, and treats all husbands equally. Xier Gushang Jinyun’s wife, Qi Shi, is beautiful in Kunyi, intelligent and cunning, and has contributed to the community and the righteousness of the world. It is appropriate to present you as his wife, Jiaer Guanrong, and Yongxi’s heavenly favor. In addition, the Gu family was granted the title of Imperial Merchant, and Gu Jinyun was granted the third-class title and 40 hectares of fertile land. Xi’s edict is ordered in opera, temporarily Xi Wubian, plus Pi Ji, Qin Zai.
This imperial decree is almost the same as what King Jing showed Qi Surong before she went to the Western Regions, except that Gu Jinyun’s reward was added. Conferring a title as a commoner can be said to reach the sky in one step, and the grace of heaven is mighty.
All the guests present are envious.
Overnight, the Qi family became famous all over the world and climbed to the top again.
In the evening, Mother Qi pulled Qi Surong into the room, and the two sat opposite each other, crying and laughing.
She held her daughter’s hand and was speechless for a long time.
“Mother, you have suffered all these years.” Qi Surong looked at her mother apologetically.
“How can I suffer like you?” Qi’s mother choked up, “If it weren’t for you, my Qi family would have been torn apart.”
“As long as the family is safe, my daughter will not be afraid of suffering.” Qi Surong said with a smile.
Qi’s mother patted her hand, weeping.
“Okay, mother, don’t cry.” Qi Surong picked up the handkerchief and wiped her tears, and asked, “Where is Subao? Why didn’t you see him?”
“He, he passed the Juren examination this year and was sent to Xu Town.” Speaking of his son, Qi’s mother smiled, “The emperor granted him permission to return to Beijing, and he is probably still on his way.”
“So that’s how it is.” Qi Surong only felt that his heart was full of joy, that this life was really fulfilled.
Qi’s mother suddenly sighed again: “Now that you have an imperial order, my mother can rest assured.”
“Huh?” Qi Surong was a little puzzled. What worries her mother about her?
Qi’s mother continued: “It is a big taboo for a woman to have no offspring, but everything you have done for the Gu family, coupled with your current honor and favor, is enough to stabilize your position as mistress, and mother does not have to worry about you in the future. Fall out of favor without an offspring.”
“Mother, what are you talking about?” Qi Surong was even more puzzled.
“Mother knows, you don’t have to hide it.” Mother Qi comforted her, “Although it’s a pity that you can’t have children, you have to relax, the Gu family will not treat you poorly.”
“Can’t bear children? Mother, you say I can’t bear children?” Qi Surong was shocked.