Return of the Swallow

Neither Qin Yining nor Pang Xiao could have imagined that the Pingnan Army would have such an inside story. They all have people under their command, and they have all carefully investigated the situation of Pingnan Army, but if Mrs. Zheng hadn't mentioned it, they wouldn't have known about it at all!

No wonder that Lu Zhang became "sick" so easily, and Pang Xiao was able to gain control of the Pingnan Army so easily. So they were waiting here!

Whether it is Deng Minchang or Lu Zhang, if they continue to be the leaders of the Pingnan Army, wouldn't it be necessary to help them find a way to raise food and salaries? That's not to mention, the IOUs written by Lu Zhang will all belong to Pang Xiao at that time. No matter how big a hole is, a tall man like Pang Xiao can cover it. Shrink your neck to watch the show.

Pang Xiao has always been a resourceful person, and he has always been the only one who schemes against others, but now he is being schemed by others, and he really feels dumbfounded in his heart.

"This is really pressing the gourd and scooping up the ladle." Qin Yining shook his head and smiled wryly, "What are these people thinking about? They have the time to plot against their colleagues, but they don't have the time to do something for the people. If they If you spend half of your calculating mind on serious things, there won't be so many hungry people outside."

Mrs. Zheng patted Qin Yining's shoulder reassuringly, and said with a smile: "Isn't this human nature? They did this because they were driven by interests. If there is no profit, who would act? As for doing things for the people, they will don't care."

What Zheng said was the truth. But listening to the truth like this really makes people feel powerless.

The three of them couldn't help falling into silence. After a long time, Pang Xiao finally said: "I know, grandma. It's just that I've gotten involved now."

Mrs. Zheng sighed, "It's all my fault that I was locked up for delaying so many things."

"How can I blame you? You were also involved because of me and sister Yi. Don't worry, I will find a way to deal with these things. I am not the kind of soft persimmon that can be squeezed and rounded by others. They If they want to make things difficult for me with such a trivial matter, then they are wrong."

Qin Yining calmed down, nodded with a smile, and said, "That's the truth. Anyway, it's not the first time we've encountered this kind of situation. Soldiers come to cover up the water and soil, so there's nothing to be afraid of. The Pingnan Army can hold it firmly, Being able to use it at a critical moment is the biggest benefit. The rest can be solved by thinking of ways."

Seeing that Pang Xiao and Qin Yining were both very cheerful, without any gloom, Mrs. Zheng couldn't help but sigh in her heart: It's good to be young. I think when she was young, all the big and small affairs in the Duke's mansion were left to her to manage. What do you think, it seems that no matter how many things there are, she will not worry too much here, it is just a comprehensive consideration, and when encountering one problem, one problem will be solved.

It seems that she is really getting old to be like this,

Why do you start to worry when you encounter something now?

Especially this time, she originally took the initiative to come out of the mountain to help Qin Yining, who would have expected that she would fold herself in instead of helping Qin Yining, which almost cost her life, and finally made Qin Yining exhausted Come save her.

If you can't help, you will add to the chaos.

It seems that this era belongs to the younger generation.

Zheng's heart was full of emotion, and he was determined to retire.

"I'm getting old, and my mind is not as clear as before, and going out of the mountain this time will also hurt my vitality. Sister Yi, from now on, I plan to spend my days at home with peace of mind."

Qin Yining was taken aback when he heard that, worried that grandma would say this because she felt frustrated because she couldn't get things done, so she wanted to persuade her.

Mrs. Zheng saw her thoughts, smiled and waved her hands and said, "You don't need to talk too much. I know what you mean. It's just that I'm really tired too."

Zheng's gaze fell on Pang Xiao's handsome face, and he smiled and said: "Besides, now that you have such a support, I can rest assured. At first I was worried that you would be wronged because of the grievances of the previous generation. Now it seems that I am worrying too much. Since you all have your own life, and you all have your own support and company. No matter how difficult the future is, there will be people who will support each other and accompany you to go on. This old woman can let go of the burden. , take care of your life with peace of mind."

Zheng's eyes looked at Pang Xiao, but he was speaking to Qin Yining, and he was also speaking to Sun who was far away in the sky.

Listening to her grandmother's emotion, Qin Yining felt a bit of the sadness of a hero in his twilight years.

Mrs. Zheng could think about it, and didn't care too much, said: "I don't have subordinates like Qingtian League in my hands now, but I have managed some contacts and forces. Just like the Qingtian League back then, they have some connections with each other. Interest relationship, I will hand over people to you later, you can use them for your own use, but also be careful not to be hurt by retaliation."

"Grandma, I..."

"Don't refuse." Mrs. Zheng patted Qin Yining's shoulder with a smile, and said, "There is no harm in having more people. I know that with your ability, you can control these people. You just send them around on weekdays. When they meet When you have a problem, you help to solve it, come and go, and after a long time, you will be like those people under you."

Seeing Zheng's insistence, Qin Yining sighed softly and nodded.

I owe too much love, so I can only pay back slowly in the future.

After all, Mrs. Zheng was getting old, she had suffered in the prison, and she couldn't take it anymore. After she finished what she had to say, she became a little mentally weak.

Qin Yining and Pang Xiao withdrew, regardless of whether it was New Year's Eve or not, they just didn't bother Zheng Shi and let her have a good rest.

When Pang Xiao and Qin Yining returned to the bedroom, the nurses were walking around the house with their two brothers in their arms.

When Pang Xiao saw his son, his fond eyes lit up, and he smiled and moved over to Brother Zhao, who was wearing a tiger hat, and hugged him.

"Hey, let me see if our Brother Zhao is getting heavier? Brother Zhao, do you still know Daddy?"

Brother Zhao stared blankly at Pang Xiao with big eyes like black grapes, and then stretched out his small hand to Qin Yining who was beside him, waving his arms and twisting his body, obviously he didn't want to stay in Pang Xiao's arms, and insisted on Find Qin Yining.

Pang Xiao felt sad and helpless, and was forced to go out. His own son didn't know him anymore?

"Brother Zhao, Daddy is here." Pang Xiao kissed Brother Zhao, his slightly stubbled chin pricked, and Brother Zhao burst into tears with a whoosh.

The nurse was terrified, she was afraid that the prince would blame her, she wanted to pick up the child but she didn't dare to pick it up, but Brother Han grinned and burst into tears when he heard the cry, the nurse was in a hurry.

Qin Yining hurriedly took Brother Zhao over, humming a familiar tune, but Brother Zhao stopped crying after breathing. Nesting on Qin Yining's shoulder, with tears and snot hanging from his nose, he grabbed Qin Yining's hair aggrievedly.

Pang Xiao sighed helplessly, and said aggrievedly: "Does my son not know me anymore?"

Qin Yining was amused by his tone, "How old are you, do you still care about these things? The children are still young, and you are slovenly. You have not been at home for such a long time, and there are some children who are born. You spend more time with the children in the future. They will Naturally, I am close to you."

"That's what I said, but I'm still upset." If it weren't for so many bad things in the court, he would be stuck on a tiger's back, and his hands and feet would be tied up, so it wouldn't be so difficult for his son not to know him.

Pang Xiao wasn't really angry, Qin Yining naturally knew it, but the wet nurses didn't understand, they were already pale with fright and dared not move.

Seeing them like this, Qin Yining let them continue to bring the two children, and took Pang Xiao to the bedroom to change and wash.

The maid had already prepared hot water for Pang Xiao to bathe in the back room. Qin Yining took off his outer robe and only wore his middle coat. He rolled up his sleeves to reveal his fair elbows. He stood outside the big wooden barrel filled with mist and helped Pang Xiao wash his hair and wipe his back.

The sound of water was provocative, and Qin Yining's voice seemed softer in the foggy bathroom.

Pang Xiao felt a little fuzzy, his tired nerves suddenly relaxed, and he felt a little drowsy.

Qin Yining knew that he was tired, so she gradually stopped talking, and gently scrubbed Pang Xiao with his hands, even though he was sweating from exhaustion, he didn't care. After washing all the places that can be washed, seeing that Pang Xiao was asleep, he couldn't bear to wake him up, so he stood by and heated the water in the wooden bucket from time to time.

In fact, Pang Xiao didn't sleep for long, and the sound of firecrackers was already coming from outside.

On New Year's Eve, many families have already had dinner and started to celebrate with firecrackers.

Pang Xiao was awakened by the sound of firecrackers, seeing Qin Yining still sitting by the side, helping him add hot water with a wooden spoon, afraid that he would look frozen, his heart softened into a ball.

"Miss Yi."

"Are you awake? They have prepared the meals. Let's go to eat, and you can go back to bed and have a good sleep."

"Okay." Pang Xiao nodded with a smile, and stood up grinningly.

Qin Yining blushed, got up and went out.

Pang Xiao couldn't help laughing. After scrubbing neatly, he changed into clean clothes and went out to have a reunion dinner with Qin Yining with his half-dried hair.

Qin Yining didn't ask Pang Xiao when he would go back to the barracks. After asking these questions, Pang Xiao still had to leave when it was time to leave, which only added to the sadness. As long as they know that if he doesn't leave today, their family can be reunited, that's enough.

Some are happy and some are sad.

Just when Qin Yining and Pang Xiao were celebrating the new year with the Zheng family, Yu Chiyan and Gu Shixiong were trying their best to get in touch with the Sitong number.

In the past, they didn't need to work hard, and the people from the Stone number would come to the door on their own initiative. Now they want to see each other, only to find that the other party is very mysterious, and it is difficult for them to find.

Gu Shixiong was anxious, and after only two days, a string of blisters appeared on the corner of his mouth.

It was finally on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year that he got in touch with Mr. Liu, the accountant under the big shopkeeper of Sitong, who had been in contact with them all the time.

Gu Shixiong hurriedly told Yu Chiyan that he had to prepare a table of food and drink carefully. Immediately after that, Mr. Liu was invited to have a light meal that afternoon. The place was in the imperial palace of the old capital where Yu Chiyan lived.

Mr. Liu looks to be in his early forties, with good facial features and elegant temperament. He doesn't look like a long-term housekeeper, but a teacher.

After entering the imperial palace of the old capital, Mr. Liu did not have the slightest curiosity when he first arrived. Instead, he smiled gracefully and greeted Gu Shixiong and Yu Chiyan.