The next morning, around Chen time.
More than a dozen carriages drove out of Ningrong Street, passed through Shenjing City, drove out from the east gate, and headed all the way to the dock.
Jia Cong rode in front of the convoy, and Jia Lian rode alongside him, followed by Qingwen, Chun Xia Qiu Dong and others. Li Biao led two groups of cavalry to clear the way in front, and eight groups of cavalry followed behind the convoy.
The team walked very slowly and walked for more than an hour before arriving at the pier.
Although this road is an official road, it is not easy to walk. It is far from the road to my villa.
As soon as we arrived at the pier, we saw a three-story boat moored on the shore.
Wangcai rushed over early, made preparations, and laid the planks from the boat to the shore.
Seeing the team coming, Wangcai rushed forward and helped Jia Cong hold the horse.
"My lord, everything has been prepared. Food and supplies are also ready. The war horses have gone to the cabin. The best fodder has been prepared. The guards are on the first, second and third floors. The lord can arrange it as he pleases." .”
Jia Cong nodded, dismounted, and directed the carriage to board the ship.
After stopping the carriage on the first floor, he asked Daiyu and others to get out of the car, and then led them to the third floor.
Although the space on this floor is smaller, there is a large platform on it, like a courtyard, where you can play, enjoy the scenery, and move your hands and feet.
Although the third floor has the smallest space, it can accommodate 180 people without any problem.
This place has been specially renovated into a dozen larger rooms for Dai Yu and the others to live in separately.
The maid, mother-in-law, cook, and a team of female guards arranged for them to live on the second floor.
It took nearly half an hour to get everyone settled. The main reason was that the girls were more troublesome and had to clean the room again, which wasted time.
Jia Cong gave the order, Yang Fan lifted the anchor, and the ship slowly left the dock and headed south along the canal.
Leave the external affairs to Wangcai, and Jia Cong will ignore them.
In the past few years, Wangcai has been in charge of an inland fleet, a maritime fleet, and a caravan, and is also responsible for the logistics of a fleet of five to six thousand people. He has also thoroughly experienced it.
Jia Cong doesn't need to worry about these little things at all.
Yuanyang is responsible for taking care of the third floor, so Jia Cong doesn't need to worry about it. He only needs to be responsible for making Sister Lin happy.
When they arrived on the third floor, they saw Shi Xiangyun and Xichun, holding on to the railing and pointing outside.
Originally, I didn't plan to take them out this time. Lin Ruhai was seriously ill. If she brought people out to play again, Jia's mother would definitely not agree, and Daiyu would not feel comfortable either.
However, these two little guys secretly ran to Ning Guo Mansion.
He pestered and beat Jia Cong, insisting on following her, saying that he wanted to accompany Sister Lin to prevent her from being too sad, and it would be better to have someone with her.
This is a good reason, I don’t know who came up with it.
Xichun had a brother who loved her, and her personality became much more cheerful and lively. Shi Xiangyun was even more of a troublemaker, very naughty.
Jia Cong thought for a while and agreed. It was not a big deal anyway.
There would be no danger if they followed him out, and they were both still young, so they secretly followed Jia Mu in the convoy without telling her.
The family doesn’t know, and if they can’t find anyone by then, it will definitely not work, and it will be bad if it causes uproar all over the city.
Jia Cong asked Youshi to tell the old lady after he left, so as not to worry them.
By now, the old lady probably knows.
Yingchun was timid and mild-tempered, which was fine. Tanchun was probably so angry that he didn't ask her to come with him. When they went back, Xichun and Xiangyun would definitely not be spared.
Jia Cong walked forward and came to the two of them.
I felt the autumn breeze blowing, the scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait was retreating rapidly, and the speed of the boat had increased.
The ancients said: Fireworks fall in Yangzhou in March, and the West Lake in the south of the Yangtze River is thin in the dream.
Fortunately for me, here comes a trip to Yangzhou in the golden autumn of October.
Seeing Jia Cong coming over, Xichun said with a smile: "Brother, this boat is so big. This is the first time I have seen such a big boat. Moreover, this boat sails so fast and is so stable."
Shi Xiangyun also said: "Third brother, the boats on the pier are not as big as the boat we are on. Where did you find them?"
Jia Cong smiled and said: "The big boat is stable and safe, and it is comfortable to sit on. This boat is my own, so naturally I have to make it better. The rooms you live in are all newly decorated, so it will be comfortable to go out and play." no?"
Shi Xiangyun said: "Third brother, no wonder people say you are a rich man. You are really rich. Third brother, why do I feel that this boat is not moving? On the contrary, the trees on both sides are running backwards."
Xichun, who was next to him, also stared at Jia Cong's eyes and nodded.
"Yeah, well, I feel that way too."
Jia Cong laughed when he heard this and said: "That's because you use yourself and this ship as a reference. Our ship is moving forward, and the trees and scenery on both sides of the river are retreating very fast compared to our ship.
If we use the ship in front as a reference, we can feel that our ship is moving forward. You can try it and see if it looks like this? "
The two of them blinked and turned to look.
Looking at it like this, they don’t understand much. This thing is not easy to understand. They can only understand it if they witness it with their own eyes.
The two of them looked at the trees on the shore for a while, and then looked at the boat in front of them, as if they had discovered some secret, and they were having a great time.
At their age, they are at the age when they have the strongest desire for discovery and are interested in everything.
Jia Cong looked at them with interest and asked, "How are you doing? Did you find anything?"
Shi Xiangyun said happily: "Well, I discovered it. Just like what Third Brother said, Third Brother, you are so amazing and you know so much."
Xichun said with a smile: "Brother, I also discovered that it is really what you said."
Jia Cong said: "As long as you go out for a walk and observe the things around you carefully, you will find a lot of interesting things."
Shi Xiangyun nodded and said with a flattering look on his face: "Third brother, can you take us out to play more often in the future?"
Xichun said: "Brother, I also want to go out and play more. It's too boring to stay at home all the time."
Jia Cong chuckled and said: "You guys ran out with me secretly this time. The old lady couldn't find anyone for a while. She must have become anxious. Knowing that you ran out secretly, the old lady will definitely be cruel to you when you get home. It’s probably going to be difficult to come out and play again.”
Xichun said: "Brother, didn't you ask your sister-in-law to tell the old lady? You should be fine, right?"
Jia Cong said: "Well, the old lady will feel relieved knowing that you came out with me. However, if you sneak out without telling her, the old lady will definitely be unhappy."
Shi Xiangyun said with a smile: "Let's buy some gifts when we go back and just coax the old lady. The old lady won't be really angry."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "You are a very smart girl. This is really a good idea. When Uncle Lin recovers from his illness, I will take you around Yangzhou City, buy some specialties from the south and bring them back to comfort you." Mrs.
If you didn't call the third girl this time, she might also cause trouble for you, so you should be careful. "
Xichun said: "Second sister will definitely not dare to run out secretly. Third sister will probably ask the old lady for permission first. If the old lady doesn't agree, we won't be able to come out. The two of us discussed it and didn't tell them and let them Let’s keep each other company at home.”
Jia Cong shook his head. These two ghost girls had a lot of ghost thoughts and were quite thoughtful.
He looked up at the sky and saw that it was almost noon. He said, "Let's go back to eat after playing for a while. It's almost noon."
"I know, brother."
"Third brother, let's play for a while and then go back."
Jia Cong returned to the cabin on the third floor and came to Lin Daiyu's room.
Lin Daiyu was standing at the window, looking out and admiring the scenery on the shore.
Jia Cong came to her side and asked gently: "Sister Lin, are you still used to being on this boat?"
Lin Daiyu turned around and smiled: "Brother Cong, this ship is very good. There is nothing strange about it. Are you done with your work there?"
Jia Cong said: "Just get used to it. I have nothing to do here. I leave all the trivial matters to Wangcai. I am only responsible for accompanying you and making you happy. Are you happy now?" "
Lin Daiyu smiled and said: "Well, I am naturally happy to have Brother Cong with me. Brother Cong, thank you. With you by my side, I feel much more at ease."
Jia Cong took Daiyu's hand and said, "Sister Lin, don't worry, Uncle Lin will be fine, everything will be fine."
Lin Daiyu said: "Yes, I understand. Brother Cong, Yun Yatou and Fourth Yatou followed out. Do the old ladies know?"
Jia Cong shook his head and said: "I definitely don't know. If the old lady knew about it, she probably wouldn't let them follow. Si Yatou and Yun Yatou ran to Ningguo Mansion yesterday afternoon. I had no choice but to pester them. I agreed to take them with me."
Lin Daiyu scolded: "Brother Cong, how could you secretly bring them out? How anxious would the old lady be if she couldn't find anyone? You didn't do this without thinking."
Jia Cong smiled and said, "I can't help it. Those two guys are too annoying. Don't worry. I have already told my sister-in-law that after we leave, I will tell the old lady that I won't It makes the old lady anxious."
Lin Daiyu rolled her eyes at Jia Cong and said, "Just accompany the two of them to fool around. When we get back, the old lady will definitely not be able to spare you."
The old lady will definitely say a few words when she gets back, but it's nothing serious.
Xichun is his sister, so it's no problem to take her out. No one can say that she is not here.
It is really not appropriate to bring Shi Xiangyun out. Although she is also a younger sister, her surname is Shi after all, so she can only be regarded as a distant cousin. However, Yun Yatou is still young now, so it is not a big deal.
If he were one or two years older, it would not be appropriate to take him out.
At this time, Yuanyang walked in and asked: "Master Guo, Miss Lin, lunch is ready. Do you want to serve food now?"
Jia Cong said: "Let's set the food. Let's eat first. I'll go see if Brother Lian wants to eat together."
Yuanyang nodded, turned around and went out.
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Shenjing City, Rongguo Mansion.
Since the morning of Yingchun and Tanchun, Shi Xiangyun and Xichun have not been seen.
Until Lin Daiyu was picked up by Jia Cong, there was no sign of the two little girls.
Tanchun said doubtfully: "Second sister, why haven't I seen Yun Yatou and Fourth Yatou? Have you seen them?"
Yingchun said: "No, I haven't seen them since morning. I thought they were sleeping in. Did you go to her room to see her? Are they in the house?"
When Tanchun heard this, he felt something in his heart. Could it be that those two guys secretly followed him to Yangzhou?
"I haven't gone to see it, I'll go and have a look."
Yingchun said: "Let's come together. What time of the year is it? Are you still sleeping in?"
The two went to Xichun's house to see if anyone was there. After asking, they found out that they had gone to Dongfu yesterday and had not returned.
Yingchun and Tanchun were not fools. Knowing that Shi Xiangyun and Xichun must have followed Jia Cong and the others to Yangzhou.
Tan Chun said angrily: "It's true that these two girls secretly followed the third brother to Yangzhou. They didn't ask us to go with them. It's really annoying."
Yingchun said: "Well, these two little girls must have gone to Yangzhou with Brother Cong. They are so brave. Anyway, I don't dare. This matter cannot be hidden. I'd better tell the old lady as soon as possible. .”
Tanchun nodded. The third brother's trip to Yangzhou was not for a day or two. He didn't know when he would come back. He couldn't hide it even if he wanted to.
The two came to Jia Mu's house to say hello.
Jia Mu glanced at the two of them and asked, "Why didn't you come here with Yun Yatou and Fourth Yatou today?"
The two looked at each other and Tanchun said: "Old lady, Yun Yatou and Fourth Yatou are not at home. I heard from my servant that they went to Dongfu yesterday and never came back."
Jia Mu said: "Brother Cong, didn't he go to Yangzhou? What are these two girls doing there? Send someone to call them back."
Not long after, the mother-in-law who went to call someone came back, followed by the You family, except for Shi Xiangyun and Xichun.
Jia Mu asked doubtfully: "Why didn't you girl Yun and Si Yatou come together?"
Youshi said: "Old lady, Yatou Yun and Si Yatou went to Dongfu yesterday and insisted on following Brother Cong to Yangzhou. Brother Cong had no choice but to agree to take them.
Now, I have followed Brother Cong to Yangzhou. Brother Cong is afraid that you can't find anyone to worry about getting angry, so let me come over and tell you so that you don't worry. "
When my mother heard this, she felt helpless and walked away. What's the use of telling me anymore?
He probably told me after he left because he was afraid that he would stop him.
"You just told me now that they have probably all boarded the boat by now. That's all. Just follow along and follow Brother Cong out. I'm not worried. I'm just worried that they will cause trouble after going to the Lin family."
Youshi smiled and said: "Don't worry, old lady, they are not ignorant people. Having them accompany Lin Yatou will save Lin Yatou from being sad alone, which is a good thing. Brother Cong also thought of this before taking them there." of."
Jia's mother nodded. Her son-in-law's illness was probably incurable, and Yu'er must be very sad. It would indeed be a lot better if the two little sisters talked with her.
I hope Yu'er won't be too sad!
