Chen Feibai was a little choked.
indeed so.
No one in the entire capital knew his name. Even though he had done nothing, everyone still gave him the highest courtesy.
If you want to find relatives in this huge capital, it would be right to catch up with Liu Shiwei and ask.
You don't need to inquire much to understand who Liu Shiwei is, and you can also know that he knows a lot about every reputable person in the capital.
Finding him is the easiest thing.
It was raining lightly outside the house.
Chen Feibai didn't know what he was thinking, and suddenly asked: "That woman is... the illegitimate daughter of a certain family, right?"
The discipline of this dynasty is strict, let alone the matter of sleeping with maids, if there is even the slightest hint of unhealthy tendencies, someone will poke you in the back.
"Daqing Code" stipulates: "A commoner who is over forty and has no children is allowed to choose a concubine. Anyone who violates this rule will be whipped for forty years."
Commoners were not encouraged to take concubines.
In the court, there were very few officials taking concubines.
Unless there are too few heirs, or there are no legitimate children.
For the sake of his wife, he took concubines and gave birth to children.
This kind of behavior of secretly hiding in an outer room behind the back of the clan and even... having an illegitimate daughter.
It's just...so stupid.
It is obviously possible to take a concubine, although the process is cumbersome and complicated... but it is still better than the current situation.
Illegitimate daughter, once it is revealed...
Thinking of this, Chen Feibai's eyes flashed.
He grew up in this mansion and saw many dirty things, and he immediately understood how dangerous Chu Yue's current situation was.
The whole country is now looking for time travellers.
Each family has placed its own spies in different places.
This means that everyone is actually under surveillance.
All blood relatives will always look somewhat similar.
Moreover, the connection between bloodlines is very magical. Even without any paternity test, there can still be some vague connection that cannot be explained, just like telepathy.
Now, as long as someone's behavior is different from before, they will be watched.
Your Majesty's price is too high, it's like a sure-profit business.
Whenever a time traveler is discovered, it is a bounty for ordinary people to live without worries for a lifetime.
This gives hope to many ordinary people who are struggling in life.
Nowadays, there are not only spies of nobles on the streets, but also common people who live in seclusion in the city.
They are His Majesty's eyes, and they all want to discover different people in this seemingly peaceful imperial capital.
And suddenly a woman looking for a bride came...
Chen Feibai didn't dare to think further.
Although he was born in a comfortable life, he has... seen a lot of blood.
He knew what family members like them valued most.
A woman who appears out of nowhere can be killed.
How can it affect your career?
How could she be allowed to survive?
Ah Hui was stunned when he heard what Chen Feibai said, but Zhuan'er was relieved again.
After all, he is the young master of the Chen family. What he has learned and been influenced by since childhood is different.
Although he is pure, he is also transparent.
In other words, if this person lived in modern times, he would definitely live a very painful life.
I can clearly see all the twists and turns inside and outside, and I can even see through the essence in one second, but I don't want to be complicit in it.
Everyone was taking advantage, but he honestly followed the rules.
It will also produce inexplicable compassion, for the public, for oneself, and for the world.
Following your own path is the hardest thing.
"Yes." Ah Fai replied.
The woman was dressed in rags, but she was anxious. A quick thought could tell that she had been squatting for several days, and her purpose was Ah Hui.
And Ah Hui did not avoid the woman immediately, but instead exchanged a few words with her, which made it difficult not to make people suspicious.
However, if you add what Ah Hui revealed earlier: "strange woman" and "come to Beijing to find a relative", it will be difficult not to guess the woman's true identity.
Chen Feibai nodded, and he turned around, no longer looking at the disturbing and disturbing heavy rain outside.
He faced Ah Hui and sighed.
Sure enough.
However... it is true that only the special identity of that woman would make his guards stay for a while, or even want to help.
Why can I be so tolerant to Ah Hui because he has almost the same ideas and attitudes as me?
I am also disappointed with this world.
So did his own bodyguards.
Although his relationship with Chen Feibai is that one is the master and the other is a servant.
But they are also friends, and there is almost no hierarchy.
"She is very dangerous." Chen Feibai stared into Ah Hui's eyes and said.
Chen Feibai's eyes were clean and translucent, like pure amber.
Ah Hui understood, but years of fighting together made him believe in Chu Yue's ability.
She is not a golden bird, she has her own way of solving problems.
So he didn't worry too much about her.
But when Chen Feibai mentioned it, he suddenly had an idea.
His gaze deviated a little, looking towards the horizon.
The last ray of light is about to be swallowed up, and it will be night soon.
Rich black infects the world like a thick fog.
In ancient times, there were no air conditioners or heaters. It should be cold in the Chuyue tonight.
Not as good as...
"That girl wants to find her biological parents. I think it doesn't matter if there is one more maid in the house..."
His voice sounded slowly.
Chen Feibai's long eyelashes trembled slightly.
good idea.
Since he is the most noble young master in Daxing, who would put his hand into his mansion?
"Let's do it like this..."
Chen Fei paused for a moment: "You are already in your twenties. You should have a maid to serve you, so let her serve you."
"As for her relatives..."
"...Don't act rashly when you have the news, let me make the decision."
If it were an ordinary person or an ordinary official, it would be easy to say...
I am afraid of occupying a high position.
The husband's family relied on his natal family to get off the ground.
I'm afraid it will be difficult to save this life...
"Thank you, Mr. Chen." Ah Hui smiled and clasped his fists.
Chen Feibai was too lazy to pay attention to him.
Suddenly, it was completely dark.
Chen Feibai didn't stay long, chatted for a few words and then left.
Before leaving, I didn’t forget to let Ah Hui take some time to relax.
Ah Hui nodded with a smile and watched him go.
…
Chu Yue was sitting on a wooden chair staring at the door.
It was completely dark outside the window, and she closed the window tightly.
A simple anti-theft device is installed on the doors and windows.
It is remote and sparsely populated.
I live here, firstly, because the rent is cheap, and secondly, because there are few people.
There are few people and you can avoid a lot of trouble by avoiding people's eyes and ears.
Who asked His Majesty to catch the time traveler? It made everyone suspicious.
She naturally has to keep a low profile and be careful.
When she went out today, the waiter at the inn looked at her a few more times.
Maybe it's because being a woman and being alone makes me feel a little strange.
Helpless, Chu Yue could only watch the moon in the evening.
A scene that made people miss each other was staged.
But he changed his mind and replaced the person he missed with his husband.
She said that her husband came to Beijing to sell goods, and she missed him so much that she chased him all the way.
This dispelled some of the waiter's doubts.
But what Chu Yue didn't know was that the day before yesterday, the fifteenth day of the lunar month, was the day for offering incense.
The wife of the Minister of Rites came back from the mountain with her daughter to pray for blessings. She was delayed by something on the way. When passing by this inn, the accompanying grandma happened to see Chu Yue looking at the moon.
At that time, the nanny had doubts on her face: Why does this young lady look so similar to her own lady?
Although her face looks rough and her clothes are shabby.
There is nothing similar to Miss.
But her expression and posture were just like another of our own ladies.
Because it was getting late, things were delayed.
Grandma suppressed her doubts, remained calm, and continued on her way.
It wasn't until he returned to his house that he reported the matter to his wife.
When Mrs. He heard this, she didn't take it seriously at first. It's not a big deal to look similar. There are so many people in the world, and there are always people who are similar.
What's more, my daughter is so graceful, beautiful, and pretty, so there's no need to be so nervous.
But her daughter, Ji Wanrou, didn't think so.
She had been feeling inexplicably flustered since more than ten days.
It always feels like something is going to happen.
But nothing happened.
Originally, my mother went to the mountain to pray every year by herself.
This year she was accompanying her, but because she was really panicked, she simply went up the mountain to pray together and seek peace for herself.
In half a year, she will marry the eldest son of Lord Zuodu Yushi.
The marriage between the two families takes it a step further.
She was terrified and hoped nothing would happen.
Not only for myself, but also for the family.
Ji Wanrou couldn't hold it in anymore and decided to get up and go find her mother.
When we arrived at Xuantingyuan.
It happened that Mammy was still explaining to Mrs. He that this woman did not have a resemblance between her eyebrows and eyes, but had an indescribable sense of familiarity.
She said that she was considered an old man in the Ji Mansion and would not report such a trivial matter if she did not have strong doubts.
The young lady was raised by her own hands, and the familiarity brought by that woman was definitely not as simple as similarity.
It was as if I had taken care of her...
Ji Wanrou stood aside and listened to what her mother said, her heart became more confused like a drum.
She frowned, walked to her mother, and bowed gently: "Mom, I've been feeling uneasy these past few days... Why don't we go and take a look together."
Seeing that the eldest lady said the same thing, grandma persuaded her: "Madam, it won't cost much to investigate. It's better to check it out."
"If the old slave is too nervous, that's fine, but if there is something really fishy..."
Grandma was not afraid of adding the following sentence.
But Mrs. He already understood what she meant.
She was saying that if there were such similar people in the world, it would be either fate or blood relatives.
If that's the case...
Mrs. He narrowed her eyes.
There will be a disaster in Ji Mansion.
After all, she is the wife of Ji Mansion, so she is not easily flustered.
She thought for a moment and straightened things out.
Although my husband relied on his own connections to get to where he is today step by step.
But who in the court does not have some connection?
Isn’t it because of supporting each other and helping each other that we are where we are today?
She didn't quite believe that her husband was so stupid that he would make such a mistake.
Even if you really have an outside wife, you shouldn't leave a child behind.
If this is known to the enemy, how much trouble will it cause?
so……
Mrs. He first looked at Mammy, and then at Ji Wanrou who was standing aside.
After thinking for a moment, all kinds of thoughts were running through my mind.
She stretched out her hand to hold Ji Wanrou and looked at her worriedly: "Is it because the wedding is approaching and you are a little nervous?"
Ji Wanrou's eyes were hazy.
She is not a mindless and willful person.
The educational support and cognitive level she received since childhood meant that she would never be a fool who acted based on her emotions.
To be honest, she thought she might be nervous at first.
After all, it is your first time to get married, so you will feel a little uneasy.
However, Xie Jiaze, the eldest son of Zuodu Yushi, can be said to be the more outstanding among the young masters of the same period.
If she marries him, she will not be wronged in any way, and the interests of the family will be guaranteed.
It belongs to happiness upon happiness.
You shouldn't be nervous.
What's more, a few months ago, her mother secretly let her meet Xie Jiaze.
He looked like a talented and handsome young man, but she blushed with embarrassment at that time.
It is even less possible to be nervous, but rather looking forward to it.
So she was sure that she must have other reasons.
Ji Wanrou thought for a moment and shook her head: "Mother, my daughter is very panicked and uneasy."
"My heart is beating so hard and I always feel unsettled."
Mrs. He frowned, with a bit of worry in her eyes.
"Do you care about this woman?"
It is always said that if there are blood relatives, there must be an inexplicable connection.
Ji Wanrou shook her head and then nodded: "No, I just can't find a reason to panic. I feel like something is about to happen but I can't predict it and I can't control it..."
"...It's like." Ji Wanrou narrowed her eyes slightly: "I was thrown into a strange place, surrounded by people I didn't know."
"Then, I was walking on the road blankly, and they all looked at me and laughed, but I didn't know what I was laughing at..."
Mrs. He said nothing.
She looked outside the house and saw that it was already dark.
The yard was lit with lights, one every few meters.
The warm orange lights illuminate the courtyard, making it unique.
"Then go and have a look." Mrs. He made a decisive decision: "Mother Li, go arrange a car to the backyard, and then send someone to make it clear to the owner of the inn that you want a room with that girl. There won’t be any abnormal noise next to it.”
"You have to be careful. We are catching time-travelers everywhere now. Don't cause other people to misunderstand. You are always mature in doing things. You should handle this matter yourself."
"In half an hour, Wanrou and I will set off from the back door. If you don't go back home, you will meet us at the door of the inn."
"Now the spies of each family are hiding in the streets and alleys. They must be extremely careful when doing each other's business, so as not to be caught in the wrong place."
Mrs. He's eyes flashed with a hint of evil.
The biggest problem now is not the husband who shares the same bed, but...
What to do if the enemy finds out about this.
Therefore, even if the woman was not, she would kill her.
Even Aunt Li felt like, if others saw her, she would take the opportunity to act...
The consequences could be disastrous.
PS: This article mainly wants to talk about what a real ordinary person would do in ancient times.
I brought it in myself, and all I knew were flashy things, and I felt like I would starve to death.
In ancient times, it was basically monogamy, and concubinage was not encouraged.
There are many examples, including Yan Ying, Confucius and Mencius in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Liang Hong in the Han Dynasty, Zhuge Kongming in the Three Kingdoms Period, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, and Wang Wei in the Tang Dynasty, Sima Guang, Wang Anshi, and others in the Song Dynasty. Yue Fei. Li Dongyang, Yu Qian, Yan Song of the Ming Dynasty, and Emperor Zhu Youtang of the Ming Dynasty. Concubinage truly became a social trend after the late Ming Dynasty, but in the Qing Dynasty there was also a governor named Ertai who did not take concubines, and Zeng Guofan only took one concubine.
