After Shao Xi asked Ning'er to leave, he called Fu Biao into the room again.
"Fu Biao, is there any news about the mission's return to Kyoto recently?"
"Yes! It's just that the young master has been out for a long time, and the family is looking forward to the young master's early return, so recently I often go to Bailu Academy to ask Mr. Bai for news about the mission.
"I heard from Mr. Bai that the mission has sent people back to Kyoto in advance to deliver the message. The mission will probably return to Kyoto in the next two days, but I didn't expect that the young master would come back early." Shao Xi nodded, thinking about returning. Things that Empress Daliang has to deal with.
The top priority is to enter the palace to report to Xiao Changyi. This trip to Nan Zhao has temporarily eliminated the hidden dangers in the southern border of the Jingyuan Empire, and he also received a clear answer from Zhao Hongjin, the young emperor of Nan Zhao. This should be good news for Xiao Changyi .
As an envoy of the mission, the first thing he should do after returning to Kyoto is to go to the palace to meet the Holy One and report the results of the mission to the Holy One.
The next step is to go to Egret Academy to pay respects to the two old gentlemen Bai Dinggong and Liu Xingzhai. After all, they have been away for half a year. As a disciple of Bai Dinggong, you should hurry up and pay your respects. This is also the duty of a disciple.
By the way, I also went to see how the papermaking and printing shops run by these two old gentlemen are doing now.
At the same time, we should also inquire about the results of the Spring Examination for Bai Jinqing and others. If they were all successful in high school, these people should have been appointed by the court, and they should all have official status by this time.
I don’t know how the business of my bookstore is going now? What’s more, I don’t know what happened to Yuyantang, which I founded by myself?
Nowadays, there are many students in the hall? After all these matters are dealt with, he and Lao Wu will go to the old site of Jingci Nunnery. Although it is now in ruins, according to what Pu Jing said at the time, the things his mother left for him should still be there.
It was better to get the things back as soon as possible. Shao Xi also wanted to know what things Baili Yingxue left for Feng Yuyan back then?
Although he guessed that it would be sword manuals and weapons, every time he thought about it, Shao Xi always felt itchy in his heart and wanted to know what it was?
In addition, we also need to go to Dali Temple. Previously, we arranged for Long Qitai to keep an eye on Xiao Liuzi. I wonder if he has discovered anything in the past six months?
Entering the palace and going to Bailu Academy need to leave early tomorrow morning, while other things can be postponed a little and are not particularly urgent.
Shao Xi planned to go to Mingfengfang tonight. Mei Ruoyan's matter always made him feel uneasy. No matter whether he could ask something or not, he had to meet her first when he came back. Some things could only be Let’s talk after we meet.
Moreover, this time Shao Xi planned to be frank and frank with Mei Ruoyan and ask her directly what he wanted to ask. He didn't want to make any insinuations or test in every possible way like he did to the officials in the DPRK.
Shao Xi believed that as long as Mei Ruoyan was willing to tell him, she would definitely say it. If she was unwilling to tell him, it would be meaningless to test it. If the two of them still need to use such scheming, then all the promises they had made to each other before would be gone. It makes sense.
"Fu Biao, go change your clothes and accompany me to Mingfengfang tonight."
"Yes, young master! Let's get ready now." Of course Fu Biao knew the purpose of Shao Xi taking him to Mingfengfang tonight. Since he had told Shao Xi what he had discovered, if Shao Xi wanted to go and investigate... Second, of course, he wanted to stay with Shao Xi to obey his master's orders.
No matter what decision Shao Xi makes, Fu Biao will cooperate unconditionally. After dinner, Shao Xi said hello to Lao Wu and Ning'er, and then took Fu Biao out to Mingfengfang.
Daliang City in Kyoto is still as prosperous as ever. Although it is already September, the weather is getting cooler and it is the time of crisp autumn, but the lively scene in the city has not diminished at all.
People will still take to the streets at night to enjoy the unique hustle and bustle of Daliang City. Although he had left Daliang City for half a year, Shao Xi was not in the mood to enjoy the night view of Kyoto at this time, but rushed to Mingfengfang with Fu Biao.
At this time, he needed to find answers to the doubts in his heart, but more importantly, he was excited to see Mei Ruoyan.
Deep in Shao Xi's heart, no matter what Mei Ruoyan concealed from herself, no matter what purpose she had in approaching him, before all this was revealed, she was still the Mei Ruoyan she once knew, and she was still herself. The woman I longed for day and night.
As soon as the two of them walked to the door of Mingfengfang, they were recognized by the maid in charge of receiving customers at the door. They hurriedly came forward to salute and greet them, and respectfully let them into the square.
Mother Yang, who was entertaining guests in the hall at this time, turned around and saw Shao Xi, with a smile on her face, and trotted over to greet him.
"Oh! Young master, you are back. You have been away for half a year, but that girl Mei is suffering all the time. She is frowning all day long, sighing, complaining that you left her alone.
"Now that the young master is finally back, I'm going to call Mei Yatou. You two will definitely have a lot to talk about when you reunite after a long separation. I'm going to prepare some food and wine for Fei'er to take to you upstairs." Shao Seeing that Yang's mother was still as enthusiastic as before, Xi naturally knew that she was half sincere and half polite. After all, she was the real boss of Mingfengfang now, so she naturally wanted to be more approachable.
What's more, Mei Ruoyan is still her adopted daughter in name. With her relationship with Mei Ruoyan, Yang's mother will naturally make every possible effort.
As for what she said about Mei Ruoyan's frowning face and sighing, just listen to it. Based on Shao Xi's understanding of Mei Ruoyan, she is definitely not the kind of sentimental person who moans for no reason.
Mother Yang walked all the way in front. Shao Xi took Fu Biao and followed Mother Yang upstairs to Mei Ruoyan's door.
At this time, Fei'er was standing in front of the door, waiting for Mei Ruoyan's call. When she saw Shao Xi coming with Yang's mother, a hint of surprise flashed across her face, followed by unconcealable panic.
Although Feier was trying her best to pretend to be calm, Shao Xi could still see from her face that her arrival seemed to be too sudden, as if she had arrived at the wrong time.
However, Shao Xi did not show anything right away. Instead, he shook his folding fan as before and looked at Fei'er happily. Fei'er hurriedly walked to Shao Xi, bowed and said hello.
Shao Xi nodded with a smile and asked softly: "Is Ruo Yan here? How is she doing in the six months since I left Kyoto?" Feier nodded unnaturally and replied: "Thanks to the young master, everything about the girl is All is well! Master, please wait here. I will go in and tell the girl that Master is back." Mother Yang on the side also happily said to Fei'er: "Go, go! Master has finally returned after being gone for half a year, Mei. Haven't the girl been looking forward to the young master's return? Let her come out and meet the young master quickly!" Fei'er did not answer, but just raised her eyes and glanced at Yang's mother, her eyes a little complicated.
When she walked to the door, Feier unconsciously glanced back at Shao Xi. Seeing that Shao Xi was looking at her, she quickly turned her head back, opened the door a crack as quickly as possible, and stepped inside. Then he immediately closed the door.
Her behavior made Shao Xi feel that it was a bit abnormal. Originally, her return should be a happy thing for Mei Ruoyan. As Mei Ruoyan's personal maid, Fei'er should have a mutual understanding between master and servant. When she saw her return, she should have shown You have to be happy.
But at this time, she seemed a little nervous and reluctant. Even when she opened the door and entered the room, she seemed so cautious, as if she was afraid that she would accidentally see the scene in the room.
Is there something in the room that you are afraid of seeing? What is Mei Ruoyan doing in the room?
Why would Mayfair be so wary of him? Although Shao Xi had these questions in his heart, he did not show any expression on his face. Instead, he deliberately chatted loudly with Yang's mother, as if to tell the people in the room that he was outside the door at this time.
At the same time, he had given Fu Biao a look out of the corner of his eye. Fu Biao immediately understood, turned around, went downstairs and left Mingfengfang, heading straight for the backyard of Mingfengfang.
Shao Xi asked Fu Biao to go to the backyard to see what was in Mei Ruoyan's back window. Did someone leave through the back window or throw something out the back window?
Since there is something in the room that you are afraid of seeing, before you enter the room, you should either hide it in the room or get rid of it from the back window.
Based on Mei Ruoyan's understanding of Shao Xi, she must have known that refusing to come out to see Shao Xi for so long would definitely arouse Shao Xi's suspicion. If she hid things in the room, Shao Xi would inevitably discover them, and the hasty handling would be Only through the rear window.
So at this time, Shao Xi had predicted Mei Ruoyan's prediction and arranged for Fu Biao to go to the back window to check in advance. If something was really thrown out of the back window, Fu Biao would be discovered immediately.
After a while, which was far beyond the normal reporting time for Fei'er to enter the room, the door slowly opened, and Mei Ruoyan, still wearing a red dress, slowly walked out of the room.
The moment she saw Shao Xi, a happy smile appeared on her face. Just because Yang's mother and Fei'er were present, she tried her best to control her emotions and came to Shao Xi. She bowed in front of him and said, "You are finally back. , this journey lasted for half a year. Did everything go smoothly during this mission to Southern Zhao?" Shao Xi nodded with a smile and replied: "Although there were some twists and turns, fortunately, in the end, I still lived up to the trust of the Holy One. Everything went well! I took care of all the things that needed to be dealt with and rushed back early. The mission should be returning to Kyoto in the next two days. "
"As long as it goes well! Let's go to the room and talk! I asked Fei'er to prepare some food and wine, which means I'm here to take care of you. After half a year of separation, I have a lot to say to you." After hearing what Mei Ruoyan said, Mother Yang very wisely pulled Fei'er downstairs. As she walked, she shouted: "Yes, yes! You two have been separated for so long, so naturally you have a lot to say. I will talk to Fei'er now." Let me prepare the food and drinks. You two can talk for a while in the room." Seeing Yang's mother and Fei'er going downstairs, Shao Xi reached out and took Mei Ruoyan's hand, and they walked into the room together...
