As soon as the mistress of Qingjiang County left, the people below all gathered around, each with a worried expression: "It seems that the mistress must take Madame to Quanchun Hall, yesterday the emperor's anger has just subsided, and it's not good to be slow in handling Miss Nie's matter——but now that you've left, what about the mansion? What about Master Gong?"

  Qiao Xuan was the most influenced by Wei Mengying among the maids, and seeing that there were no outsiders around, she hastily said: "There's nothing in the mansion! The mistress has just left for a few days, and those who are lazy and deceitful will be dealt with when she returns! What's most important is still the young master - although we all know that the young master has deep feelings for the mistress, but among the hundreds of people in this mansion, there must be a few fools who think they can rise to the top overnight!"

  Jian Yu Bai has been particularly busy lately, "When this person is busy and tired, it's inevitable to neglect things, and if someone takes advantage of the situation..."

  Song Yixiao's wife has not consummated their marriage until now!

  If a maid is called to rush first, even if the person is dealt with afterwards, it will ultimately be unavoidable to make a fuss!

  "So this time, I plan to leave you and Jin Xun behind!" Song Yi smiled calmly, "And also Zhao Mama - now the servants in the backyard are all people who have been brought in after being vetted by the three of you. Even if someone wants to take advantage of my absence to cause trouble, I think the three of you working together should be able to keep them under control!"

  Qiao Xuan and Jin Xun hastily said: "We will definitely do our best, absolutely not letting anyone with ill intentions get close to the young master!"

  "But we can only try our best, and perhaps just watch the backyard." Zhao's mother, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, reminded them, "What if someone secretly brings people in from the front yard, or if Master is outside..."

  "I'll be in the capital then, and I won't necessarily be able to stop it!" Song Yi smiled and shook his head, "You just take care of this one mu and three fen of land, if something goes wrong elsewhere, that has nothing to do with you!"

  She spoke as she assigned tasks, ensuring that the daily routine of the Duke's residence would not be affected during her absence over the next few days.

  After a while, the person who went to report to Jian Xuwu returned and said: "The master said that the hot spring in Zhanchun Hall is very good. You have been tired for these days, it's just right to relax."

  Also saying: "Since the lady is not here, Master has been busy for several days, so he simply stayed in the study room and let Ji Su serve him. Therefore, please arrange the personnel matters in the backyard before leaving!"

  Everyone heard the words and looked at each other, all showing a happy expression: It was said that Song Yixiao was going to leave for a few days, so Jian Xubai simply didn't return to the backyard, it can be seen how much his wife is valued in his heart!

  "Although the husband doesn't come to the backyard, Mother Zhao, you should also take care of me and don't let him overwork!" Song Yi smiled with a gentle smile, maintaining her composure in front of others, "If he doesn't listen, you can send someone to deliver a message to me - no matter how urgent official business is, one can't neglect their health!"

  ... waited until she finished speaking, went back to the inner room to tidy up, and was alone behind the screen changing out of her door attire when she finally smiled silently for a while, holding her clothes, before putting on a serious face and starting to dress.

  As the main purpose of this trip was to coax Ning Wu Yan, Qing Jiang Gunzhu rushed off and sent someone to inform Song Yi Xiao, but she had already set off with her son and sister.

  Song Yi Xiao could only rush over alone.

  Fortunately, the distance from Zhuāng Chūn Guǎn to the imperial capital was not too far. Although it was bitterly cold and icy, the carriage driver did not dare to speed up for safety reasons. They set off at noon and arrived when the sky was almost dark.

  Due to the different season, Qingjiang Jun and others did not pay attention to Fangtai this time, but instead used the "Bu Yue Xiao Zhu" near the hot spring.

  This small building is far from the main gate of Zhuanchun Hall. When Song Yishang arrived, the sky had already completely darkened. After getting off the car, she hastily swept her eyes over the lanterns above the signboard and followed the servant's guidance to enter the door.

  The result was that when he arrived at the hall, there was no one there.

  "The county master and the fifth young lady were originally waiting for you here, but just now the young master was a bit unwell, so the county master hurried to see him." The servant below the hall explained carefully, "The fifth young lady was worried and followed him too."

  "So I'll go take a look too?"

  For Nie Wuyan's safety, Zhuo Ping'an naturally couldn't stay in Bu Yue Xiao Zhu, he was arranged to stay in the adjacent Jian Liu Lou. When Song Yixiao arrived, she happened to meet Da Guzi and Xiao Guzi coming out one after another - all three of them had unmistakable fatigue on their faces, and they didn't exchange any pleasantries. Qing Jiang Junzhu forced a smile and said: "Fourth brother and sister, you haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll get the kitchen to hurry up and serve you."

  "Let's talk about it tomorrow, I'm tired today!"

  Then the three of them dispersed and settled down separately.

  The next morning, Song Yixiao got up early to wash and dress, then rushed to the main hall, only to see that Qingjiang Junzhu was already up, holding a letter in her hand, with slightly furrowed eyebrows and a hint of difficulty on her face.

  "What did Elder Sister bring?" Song Yi smiled and asked after finishing her greetings.

  "Yuan's siblings want to come here and stay for a few days." Qingjiang Junzhu said with difficulty, "It's fine if it's just the Yuan girl, there are many houses around here, letting her have one room is no big deal. But Yuan Xuepei, although he's crippled in the leg, is still a young man after all! At my age, I don't care, but you and your fifth sister..."

  Song Yi Xiao didn't expect that in the twelfth lunar month, besides herself and her three companions, there were also Yuan Jia's siblings who wanted to slip away from the capital before New Year's Eve. But then she thought about it and understood: "Yuan Xue Pei's knee bones are all shattered, I heard that this kind of injury is especially hard to bear in cold weather, so naturally they want to soak in hot springs to alleviate it."

  Near the capital, there are hot springs, apart from Zhanchun Hall, only Cuihua Mountain.

  The latter is not only far away, but also basically uninhabited except for the summer vacation season, which is neither convenient nor safe.

  In comparison, Qingjiang Junzhu's Occupying Spring Pavilion is close by, has a good location, and is well-maintained throughout the year. Everything is readily available, except for personal items like clothes - basically, nothing else needs to be brought. The only thing that restricts everyone from coming to enjoy it is Qingjiang Junzhu's noble status; even if the place is empty, not just anyone has the qualifications to borrow it.

  "Bo Ling Hou can't even walk now, I think as long as he doesn't come to the Stepping Moon Pavilion, then at that time, neither will my fifth sister and I go to their siblings' place. And with big sister you keeping watch, who would dare to wag their tongues? " Song Yi smiled naturally, wanting to speak up for her husband's handkerchief, but the owner of the Occupying Spring Pavilion was her elder cousin, not her own sister, so she said, "After all, he and my husband are like brothers. This time, if they come to borrow a place to stay, it's probably also because of his health. If we refuse, I'm afraid it won't look good for my husband?"

  The mistress of Qingjiang County furrowed her brow for a long time before saying, "What you said is also true."

  He turned his head to look at a nearby servant, "You go back and tell the Yuans that I agree to their request for lodging. However, also tell them about what happened here with us, so as to avoid any unpleasant clashes in the future!"

  The servant took orders and went down. Song Yi smiled and sipped her tea before asking: "Has Fifth Sister gotten up yet?"

  "Last night I had someone put a sedative in her tea." The young lady of Qingjiang County placed her finger on her lips, making a "keep quiet" gesture, and whispered, "She was too agitated the other day, the doctor said she should drink some calming medicine for the next two days——but she refused, so I had to take matters into my own hands!"

  Song Yi Xiao couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time, saying: "It seems that Fifth Sister is really angry this time. I remember she used to be very well-behaved."

  "She's that kind of person! I can rest assured!" Qingjiang Junzhu sighed and said, "I'm just afraid she'll remain silent forever, and even if she suffers grievances in the future, she won't say a word!"

  "Big sister said that Fifth Sister was indeed a bit quiet before." Song Yi smiled and nodded in agreement, "Although it's good for girls to be gentle, but at Fifth Sister's age, she should be lively and energetic, so people can feel at ease!"

  "It's exactly this principle - even if it causes some harmless trouble?"

  Just as she was saying this, a servant came in and reported: "Your Ladyship, the King of Zhao has arrived at the gate with Second Master Su. He says he has something to discuss with you!"

  "Zhao Wang and Su Er?!" Qing Jiang's mistress was shocked, exchanging a surprised glance with Song Yi Xiao, got up and said, "Let's go take a look!"

  After a while, the two people in the carriage met Zhao Wang and Su Shaoge head-on on their way to the Zhanchun Hall gate.

  "Qingjiang sister! Song sister-in-law!" Zhao Wang was very humble, and after reining in his horse, he immediately dismounted and paid his respects. He said unexpectedly, "I didn't expect sister-in-law to be here too?"

  He and the two women in the carriage were relatives, and also princes, so they walked directly to the edge of the carriage. Su Shaoge, although also a relative, turned around and didn't come over after being summoned by the Qingjiang County Master, only paying his respects from afar.

  Song Yixiao caught a glimpse of him from the lifted car curtain and thought, "This Second Master Su is indeed from a noble family, always so courteous."

  At this moment, Su Shaoming's words about her ancestors not allowing the Su family to speak from her mind flashed by - but it only flashed for a moment. Moreover, those things had never helped Song Yixiao, and the ones who had harmed her the most in this life and the last were all her own family members.

  Qingjiang Junzhu also glanced at the straight figure like a spear, and asked Zhao Wang in a low voice: "He Gu, it's almost New Year's, what did you bring Su Er to my place for?"

  Zhao Wang's name was Lu He Gu.

  "Eldest Sister, you know that next year after the Spring Festival is the Spring Examinations." Zhao Wang noticed that Qing Jiang's mistress was not very willing to receive Su Shaoge, and hastily poured out her grievances, saying, "Everyone thinks that Second Brother Su's scholarship, if there are no accidents, is sure to be on the list! So now the scholars gathered in the imperial capital all more or less want to get close to Brother..."

  "He's a top-notch talent!" The young master of Qingjiang raised an eyebrow and understood, "Have many people visited him during this period?"

  "It's as crowded as fish crossing the river!" King Zhao sighed, "In fact, there were many people visiting him in the past, so he didn't live in the Ji State Duke's mansion, but instead lived alone in a separate courtyard. Otherwise, it would have been impossible to study! But that separate courtyard was recently discovered by someone due to some matters..."

  He glanced at Song Yishang and smiled, "Don't be suspicious, I'm not saying that you guys spread the word - it's just that something like this happened, it's hard for news not to get out!"

  Song Yixiao nodded awkwardly: The unexpected death of the future Princess of Liang Wang was a sensational news that spread throughout the city at that time, could Su Shaoge's private residence not be exposed?

  Zhao Wang said, "During this period of time, Brother Shu has already changed his residence five or six times. He's been to all the secluded courtyards and villas inside and outside the city that ordinary people don't know about. But somehow those people managed to find him every time - really had no choice, Mother could only send Gu to ask for Sister Shu's help!"

  After all, Wenwen Er Ya, extremely gentlemanly Su Shaoge, how can he do something as humiliating as pulling down his face to drive people away? With the exam approaching, even if he is highly talented and doesn't need to cram, shouldn't he calm down and adjust his state of mind a bit?

  But where did he get the energy to deal with the endless stream of visitors?

  Could only rely on relatives, borrowing Qingjiang County Master's power to block guests!