After Du Wanchun settled Xiao Feifei, he took Xiao Mianmian to various shops in the Zhou family as usual.
Zhou Feng and Han Yan'er didn't go to the birthday party that day, but they also got the news and were waiting to discuss with Zhou Ruiyuan what to do.
After Du Wanchun took Xiao Mianmian to Zhoujia Rice Shop, he came to Zhoujia Xiang Shop.
Zhou Feng and Han Yaner are waiting here.
Now that their two families are surrounded by the emperor's spies, only this shop is safer.
"Sister-in-law, you are here." Han Yaner stood up and greeted her.
Du Wanchun led Xiao Mianmian into the house, "I just went to the rice shop first, just in time to avoid some people." ?.?????.ℂ??
Xiao Mianmian stepped forward and called them sweetly: "Second aunt, second uncle."
Han Yan'er took Xiao Mianmian from her hand and carried her to the table nearby, giving her a piece of newly made pastry.
Xiao Mianmian held the cake and didn't eat it for a long time.
Du Wanchun sat down and asked Zhou Feng on the side: "Second brother, what are your plans with your second brother and sister? Do you want to stay in the capital, or go to Xuzhou to find your mother?"
Zhou Feng has been frowning these days. After thinking about it, he looked at Zhou Ruiyuan who had just walked through the door and said, "Where's the eldest brother? Are you really going to stay here and be the prince, or are you going to Xuzhou?"
Zhou Ruiyuan looked calm, sat down slowly and said, "It seems that leaving is not an option at the moment."
Zhou Feng was originally hesitant, but after hearing what his eldest brother said, he said seriously: "In that case, we won't run away."
The Zhou family has done a lot of business in the capital over the years.
If they leave, everything will be in vain. They decided to come to the capital to do business in the first place, but they didn't just run away temporarily just to be discovered.
Zhou Ruiyuan thought about it all night last night. He had imagined this situation countless times.
Now that he actually encountered it, he was indeed caught off guard.
He knew a long time ago that it would be a matter of time before he and his brothers returned to the palace.
That day at Mr. Lu's house, the emperor could let him return to the East Palace in front of so many people, so naturally he would not kill them in a short period of time.
Now all he needs is time.
When Aunt Zhou and the Third Prince arrived in Xuzhou, Zhou Zhao must also know about the capital. Zhou Ruiyuan had made an agreement with him a long time ago. If their identities were exposed, he would be allowed to secretly bring half of his troops outside the capital. .
As long as the emperor made any move, they would attack the city in one fell swoop.
Whether it's rebellion or forced into the palace, they can do anything as long as they can save their lives.
It takes more than ten days to travel from Xuzhou to the capital. As long as he and Zhou Feng can stay stable during these ten days, it will be fine.
Running away will only make things more unpredictable.
With Zhou Ruiyuan's words, Han Yan'er also breathed a sigh of relief.
Du Wanchun smiled to relieve his anger and said: "Many times, the most dangerous place may be the safest place. I think what we have to guard against now is not only the emperor, but those who want us dead."
After hearing this, Zhou Ruiyuan and Zhou Feng raised their eyes together.
The two of them stared at each other in deep thought.
The Lu family's unjust case has not been cleared up, and those who were the instigators will naturally not let them return to high positions.
When everyone was silent, Xiao Mianmian, who was sitting aside and eating a pastry, suddenly picked up a pastry and handed it to Du Wanchun and said, "Mother, this pastry smells a little different."
Du Wanchun took it in his hand and smelled it, but found nothing strange.
She handed it to Han Yan'er again, "Second brother and sister, take a look."
Han Yan'er took it in her hand, smelled it carefully, and still didn't find anything strange, and was about to take a bite.
Du Wanchun dodged the cake from her hand again.
"Sister-in-law?" Han Yan'er's face was full of confusion.
Du Wanchun slowly came to the window with the pastry, and then placed the pastry outside the window sill.
Not long after, a black mouse crawled over.
This mouse was not only big, but also brave. He hugged the cake and started eating it.
Everyone held their breath and watched carefully.
Not long after, the big mouse, who was still happily eating cakes, suddenly started bleeding from its mouth and nose, struggling and twitching.
Han Yaner suddenly exclaimed, "Poisonous!"
Zhou Feng hugged her quickly and motioned for her to keep her voice down.
Han Yan'er covered her mouth and said with a slightly trembling voice: "It's...poisonous..."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Xiao Mianmian with a guilty look on her face.
These pastries were given to Xiao Mianmian by her.
Du Wanchun quickly knelt down, held little Mianmian's hand and said, "Have you eaten the piece of cake Mianmian just now?"
