Looking at the towering city walls of Xi'an, Duan Xipeng and Wang Wenyan glanced at the motorcade behind them and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
After crossing the Yellow River, they found a few more carriages and the group speeded up. It only took two days from the meeting at Lintong to the time they were about to enter the city.
In the section from Weinan to Huayin, Duan Xipeng was still trembling with fear, because the chaos in the north was still serious and could threaten this official road at any time, and the troops of the Xi'an Four Guards had not seen any movement. This also made Duan Xipeng full of confidence in the Xi'an Four Guards. Worry.
It wasn't until he passed Weinan that Duan Xipeng felt a little relieved. The road condition in this section was good, and it could be seen from the traffic of merchants and travelers on the official road that the rebel army had not yet reached this area.
"The gift has arrived. I must take a good rest tonight." Duan Xipeng relaxed his muscles and said with a smile, "Mr. Wang, I will be the host tonight. Let's have a good drink together. It can be regarded as sharing the joys and sorrows. This period The experience is enough for us to remember for a lifetime.”
Wang Wenyan also laughed, "Dare you disobey your order? I will go and ask for your orders. I must reward this group of brothers. It is not easy. And to achieve such a record, I have also exceeded the tasks assigned by you." Entrusted."
"Haha, then we are looking forward to Mr. Wang's kind words." Duan Xipeng said cheerfully, "Brothers are all looking forward to it. The knife edge licks blood and fights for life and death. It should really give everyone a little hope."
While the two were talking, the carriage behind them opened the curtain, and Xue Baoqin's clear voice came out, "Mr. Wang, Jiulang, have you arrived in Xi'an?"
"Back to Madam, we're here. Wengcheng is in front of us, and the Changle Gate in the inner city is at the back." Wang Wenyan rode his horse out of sight and said in a deep voice, "Your Excellency, you should send someone to pick him up."
It was Qingwen, Heping'er and the others who came to pick them up. They were waiting outside the gate of Wengcheng, waiting for the carriage to arrive before the two girls stepped forward to greet them.
Baoqin and his entourage got out of the car, and there was inevitably another friendly exchange of greetings before they got back in the car and went straight to the governor's Yamen.
The governor's office also followed the layout of the front office and the rear courtyard. This governor's office was the former Yongxing Prince's Palace of the former Ming Dynasty, which was far opposite to the Qin Prince's Palace. However, the Qin Prince's Palace had been abolished decades ago after the establishment of the Zhou Dynasty. The Yongxing Palace was retained because it was much smaller in scale. Yun Guang had previously used this place as the governor's gate.
After Yun Guang committed the crime, there was no governor of Shaanxi, so the place was closed for several years. It was not until Feng Ziying became the governor of Shaanxi that the place was reopened and renovated as the governor's office.
It's just that Feng Ziying didn't arrive for a long time, so the place remained empty until Feng Ziying entered Xi'an City.
The governor's office is different from the chief envoy's department and the inspector's envoy's department. To be precise, it is a temporary agency. The word "governor" means that it is temporary, and there are no permanent subordinate officials. This is the Dianbuqude department. She The most different thing about the Inspectorate.
Normal administrative agencies have subordinate agencies such as experience departments and care offices, but the governor's office does not. Instead, they are usually the governor's personal staff rather than court officials.
Of course, this does not mean that these staff in the governor's Yamen have no power. In a sense, the attitudes of these personal staff are often more representative of the governor's own intentions.
No matter how small the Yongxing Palace is, it is still a palace. It is much larger than the residence when I was a magistrate in Yongping Palace. Therefore, the residence as a rear residence is also much larger, even no less than that in the capital city. One of the Shenwu General's Mansion or Hulunhou Mansion or Yunchuan Bo Mansion.
Of course, because it has been idle for several years, although it has been roughly tidied up, it still exudes a somewhat lonely atmosphere that lacks popularity.
Ping'er and Qingwen arrived a few days earlier. During this period of time, they were busy arranging the layout of the entire house, purchasing necessary furniture and objects. In addition, they also wanted to find some suitable servants to enrich the back house and make this future possible. The place where Feng Ziying will live here for a year or two has been well taken care of and turned into a place where Feng Ziying can feel the warmth of family when she comes back.
Fortunately, the Yongxing Palace has been occupied by Yun Guang for several years. Yun Guang himself is a luxurious person who is very particular about food and clothing. The layout of the house is very exquisite, and the original Yongxing Palace has also been renovated on a large scale. , now Qingwen and Heping'er picked it up, which is what should be repaired and perfected.
Perfection, adding what needs to be added, cleaning what needs to be cleaned, after these few days, it seems to be the same thing.
So when Xue Baoqin, Miaoyu and Xiuyan arrived, because Feng Ziying was still handling official business in the front office, they did not bother them. They just asked someone to talk to him, and regardless of fatigue, they observed the next two years with great interest. Here comes the possible place to live.
I have to say that as the palace of the former Ming Dynasty prince, this house is quite grand and exquisite, which is pleasing to the eye.
"This is the courtyard of Second Grandma Qin. It is actually equivalent to a second courtyard. Young girls and servants can be arranged outside. Look at the inner courtyard. The main room, side rooms and side rooms are all ready..." Ping'er He introduced with a smile.
"I want to show my credit for my contribution. It took me and Qingwen a long time to clean up this place. People from outside also came to clean it before, but it was too rough, so I and Qingwen cleaned up these courtyards one by one. I cleaned up carefully, and then filled in some small items. However, the specific small items depended on the grandmothers' own preferences. Fortunately, in Xi'an, it is not too big to say that it is big, and it is not too small to say that it is small. The grandmothers have to complete it I guess I can buy everything.”
While Ping'er carefully observed the changes in Xue Baoqin's expression, he smiled and turned the topic back to Miaoyu and Xiuyan: "As for where the second grandma's yard is, it's still a few steps away from Qin's second grandma's yard. Then The two courtyards are slightly smaller, but they are right next to each other. There is also a small patio inside which houses a few goldfish..."
The yard is slightly smaller, but they are next to each other, which is exactly what Miaoyu and Xiuyan want. The yard on Baoqin's side is slightly larger, which is also in line with Baoqin's thoughts. Ping'er's arrangement is also based on everyone's thoughts. .
Xue Baoqin nodded slightly and said with a smile: "Lao Ping'er, everyone said that you have been with Mistress Lian for many years. Even the ancestors said that you are as refined as Yuanyang in the Rongguo Mansion. Now our Feng family has you and Yuanyang, this house will be in good order. If Yuanyang doesn't come to Xi'an this time, then we'll have to rely on you and Qingwen."
Ping'er felt a little relieved. She knew Xue Baoqin's character, and she also felt that Xue Baoqin was not very close to herself and Qingwen, and was a little wary in his alienation.
But there are some differences between myself and Qingwen.
Qingwen is the eldest daughter, so of course it is impossible for Grandma Shen to have much contact with her, the second-bedroom sister. Qingwen is also an impatient and impatient person, and sisters Baochai and Baoqin don't have much of a good impression of her. Even Siqi, who grew up with Qingwen, would quarrel with her from time to time.
He is an outsider and has no roots. This not only allows him to be independent from the three houses and avoid being hostile to others, but also because he has no followers, he cannot get direct support from others.
Even though Daiyu, Baochai, Xiuyan, and Yingchun had a good impression of him, after all, he was not a person in their room, so it was impossible for them to support and welcome him unreservedly.
Although Yuanyang seems to be in the mansion like a fish out of water, Ping'er knows that Yuanyang is actually in a similar situation to her. At most, she has the aura of being the number one maid in the Rongguo mansion, and she has been with various girls in the mansion. They all got along very well, which is why they are in today's situation, but as time goes by, when all kinds of conflicts arise, she will slowly feel the changes in her situation, especially since she is not just a simple maid, but also her father's woman. Under this situation, she will gradually become as unpopular as Jin Chuan'er, or even worse.
Ping'er had expected this a long time ago, but every family had its own problems that were difficult to recite, and staying with the Second Mistress would bring troubles. It was impossible that entering the Feng Mansion would bring peace to the world.
Therefore, Ping'er's mentality is also very upright. When soldiers come, she will cover up the water and the soil. She stands upright and upright. She is not afraid of anyone's provocation. If she really needs to rely on her status to push forward and bully others, she will not shrink back.
Of course, she would not intentionally target anyone, or be like a hedgehog who would fight back if anyone provokes her. She is not that kind of temperament. She just wants to do what she has been told and live in harmony with everyone. After all, why should women suffer? It's not easy for women.
Baoqin walked around the yard and then went into the house to take a look. It was indeed cleaned very carefully, and some of the added items were also in line with his wishes. Of course, they were like specific items.
Personal belongings must only be bought by Ling Guan. After all, Ping'er is just a maid in the mansion. Depending on the master's wishes, he also intends to train her to become Yuanyang's assistant. Naturally, she will not go too far.
When Baoqin and Baochai were together when they left Beijing, they asked, what is the identity of Ping'er?
Wang Xifeng's personal maid, after marrying into Jia's family for a few years, logically she should be Jia Lian's maid, and she is still in perfect condition. Is this Jia Lian, Liu Xiahui, or Wang Xifeng? He is so powerful, how can he be given to him again? Fancy it? It's really coming.
Although she is very disdainful in her heart, she will not show it. Wang Xifeng and Baochai are still direct cousins. Ping'er has a very good relationship in the house. Even the master admires her. Easily offending will attract dissatisfaction. Necessary disgust.
"Let's go and see Sister Miaoyu and Xiuyan. Ping'er is so dedicated, I think we will enjoy a lot of happiness in the next one or two years." Baoqin turned around, Shanshan He came out and smiled: "This house is not a small matter. My husband is busy with official duties during the day. When he comes back, he must have a comfortable and peaceful place to rest. Every family should remember this."
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