Chapter 20: News from Beijing

Su Zheng followed the young man to the outer courtyard guest room to settle down.
Xiao Si Shunzi ran in and whispered, "My son, I found out that the Xie family and his son were in the yard next door."
The Su family fell, and all the servants were dismissed, leaving only the Shunzi family.
The Shunzi family are all children of the Su family, and several generations of people have served in the Su family for generations, and they are the most loyal.
Su Zheng duan the tea and asked: "Are you sure that the Xie family and his son lived in the next courtyard?"
Shunzi nodded frequently, "I can see clearly and can't be wrong. The servants of the Xie family are moving their luggage inside."
Su Zheng thought for a while, came to the gate of the courtyard and looked out through the crack of the door. Sure enough, he saw that the Xie family was moving to the next courtyard.
Su Zheng frowned and thought, was it an accident that he was arranged next to the Xie’s courtyard?
Recalling the profound words that cousin Gu Jiu said, could it be that cousin Gu Jiu specially arranged him next door to Xie's house.
But how did cousin Gu Jiu do it?
In a blink of an eye, Su Zheng laughed again.
Gu Jiu's cousin Bingxue is smart, this little thing must not be difficult for her.
All in all, whether it was accident or deliberate arrangement, it was convenient for him.
Seeing Gu Yu and Gu Jiu, and realizing that his cousin cousin is not easy to make life under Mrs. Xie, Su Zheng wanted to help them do something.
The father and son of the Xie family went around a big circle and came to Jinzhou all the way, certainly not purely to visit the Xie family.
Cousin Gu Jiu seemed to be very curious about Xie's father and son's intention, and he was equally curious.
Su Zheng looked at the wall next to the courtyard, just as he was near the water platform, so he might as well take this opportunity to inquire for cousin Gu Jiu.
Su Zheng waved his hand, called Shunzi to his side, and whispered, "Remember to pay attention to the situation next door and see what they did and said."
Shunzi nodded, and then became embarrassed, "My son, we don't have money, and we can't find someone to get the news. What should we do."
Su Zheng was also a little embarrassed, "First overcome. Jinju is a big city. I will write two scripts tomorrow. You can sell them at the bookstore. It should be able to sell for a price."
"The son is busy writing a notebook for money, so there is no time to review his homework. I was delayed in studying and failed to pass the imperial examination. The master was much disappointed."
"Just you talk a lot."
Shunzi made a face with Su Zheng behind his back, and then said, "My son, I will go outside to familiarize myself with the situation. Don't worry, I will definitely bring you back news today."
Su Zheng laughed, "Go, don't mess around."
Shunzi ran away in a hurry.
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Go to the room.
The room was very quiet, only Xie's and Xie Er's two.
The maids are all outside.
Xie put down his teacup, his expression was faint, "My brother came to visit me from a long distance, and I am very grateful."
Master Xie Er smiled and said, "We are brothers and sisters, so we'll see you out if you say this."
Xie raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Don't dare not look outside, or my sister-in-law should say that I take advantage of my natal family."
"Your sister-in-law has long hair and short knowledge. Don't be familiar with her. I came to Jinju this time to send you money specially."
Xie's smile was not a smile, "How much is it?"
Master Xie Er stretched out five fingers and gestured: "There are five thousand taels."
Xie snorted, "Five thousand taels, a lot. Why should my brother take this little money in person, and just send a steward to send it over."
Master Xie Er stroked his beard and smiled: "It's not that I haven't seen my sister for many years. I'm thinking about it. I took this opportunity to come and have a look."
Xie's mouth twitched and his eyes were a little disdainful, "Even if you say something nice, I have the right to listen to the truth."
"It's the truth, it's all the truth."
Master Xie Er laughed, his smile a little flattering.
Xie's snorted, "Second brother, we are brothers and sisters, what kind of temper are you, can I not know?
Back then, I was married to my husband. As a side room, I was embarrassed everywhere in the mansion. I had to be cautious when talking and walking. Has the second brother ever felt sorry for the younger sister? "
Master Xie Er said: "What I said, you are my sister, you marry Master Gu as a side room, I naturally feel distressed.
Fortunately, you are now suffering from all your hardships, and as the wife in charge, you have no choice but to say nothing. Friends and family say you are very lucky. "
Xie's eyebrows were raised, and his expression was smug, "Even if I am lucky, I will earn it myself."
"Yes, yes! My sister has been able to do it since she was young. I knew you would have a good day."
"Let's go, second brother came here specially this time, what's the matter. Don't tell me those imaginary things."
Master Xie Er looked around.
Xie's dissatisfaction, "Second brother is worried that someone will overhear? With me, you can rest assured. My courtyard, like Tietong, will not spread a word."
Master Xie Er laughed, "Sister still has the means. I'm here this time, but I have a mission."
Xie's did not say a word, waiting for his next words.
Master Xie Er lowered his voice, "My sister is not clear about the situation in the capital today?"
"What happened to the capital?" Xie frowned, a little worried. "Could it be that the eldest brother had an accident?"
After speaking, Xie's face turned pale.
Xie’s family has today, thanks to elder brother. If something happens to the eldest brother, how can it be done?
Master Xie Er hurriedly waved his hand, "The eldest brother hasn't had an accident, and the younger sister doesn't need to worry. It's another matter. The younger sister knows that the empress is seriously ill and has been lying down for half a year."
Hearing the news, the Xie family didn't understand at first, "The empress is seriously ill, what is the second brother running to me? I am not a doctor."
After speaking, Xie suddenly recalled, "Second brother meant that His Royal Highness is in danger?"
Master Xie Er nodded his head.
Xie's face paled, "What should I do? The Queen Empress will not really fail, right? If the Empress Empress has a chance, can the Prince be succeeded smoothly?"
Master Xie Er said solemnly: "The key is here."
Xie’s heartbeat was like a drum, banging loudly. The palms of the hands also began to sweat.
The eldest brother is valued by the prince and is already a party of the prince.
If the prince cannot succeed to the throne smoothly, as the eldest brother of the prince Shao Zhan Shi, what will happen to him can be imagined with his toes.
If you are lucky, one person will die and the family will be saved.
Unfortunately, the whole family died.
Unlucky again, die three clans.
No matter what the consequences were, the Xie family couldn't bear it.
The Xie family was just a small household before becoming rich. The biggest official in Xie's father's life was Yamen Sihu, under the rank of nine.
It can be said that the Xie family has no background at all.
In front of those wealthy families who have passed on for hundreds of years, the Xie family is vulnerable.
Once something happened, there was not even a single person to rescue.
Rely on Gujia?
Xie shook his head slightly.
You can't pin your hopes on Gu's family.
Gu's family is not a shantang, it is impossible to reach out to find a family that is doomed to fall. It is even more impossible to find a thorn in the eye of a new emperor.
Therefore, the prince can not fall, the prince must successfully ascend the throne.
Only when the prince is enthroned can the Xie family be able to maintain a century of wealth.
Xie thought about the matter thoroughly, took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and asked: "Ergoth came to Jinzhou not just to tell me about it in person. What is your brother's order? I want to do it. what?"