Qing Jialu

With the witnesses and physical evidence, General Wei immediately set off with his men and government servants, and quickly arrested the shopkeeper and clerk of the Zhao family branch, and copied the Zhao family's mansion in Hangzhou.But just as the prefect of Hangzhou expected, Master Zhao, who is in charge of the Zhao family, is not here.

Xu Zhifu interrogated the arrested people overnight, but they were all subordinates, and they only obeyed the orders of the masters, and they didn't know anything about confidential matters.Shen Jia and Xu Zhifu had nothing to do with these people, they could only suspend interrogation and lock them up first.

After one night, Shen Jia dragged his exhausted body back to the inn. Xiao Yi just woke up and asked him how things were going.

Shen Jia shook her head and said: "I suspect that the head of the Zhao family heard something. Obviously we were fast enough, but he slipped away."

"It is very likely that this person and the counselor who was killed often corresponded. Once the two lost contact, the head of the family must have doubts and hid in advance." Xiao Yi analyzed.

Xiao Yi asked General Xie to keep the matter of old Shen Ge and Wei Tongzhi being captured at the seashore.Moreover, this small disturbance at sea has not been published in the mansion newspaper, so the news should not have reached Hangzhou yet.

Shen Jia slammed her fist on the table and said angrily, "Damn it, let him escape."

"The matter has come to this point, it is useless to talk more." Xiao Yi comforted, "Let people from Jinyiwei and Dongchang search. If there is no one in Hangzhou, search in Zhejiang. I don't believe I can't find anyone."

The forces of Jinyiwei and Dongchang are spread all over the place. With these spies around, they will be able to find Mr. Zhao sooner or later.

"By the way, Kapok has been here, and I invite you to the full moon banquet." Xiao Yi said.

"Okay, that's only a few days away." How could Shen Jia not agree, "When I'm done with my work, I also want to meet my niece, and then we will go together."

Xiao Yi smiled and nodded.

At this time, the Du Mansion was really lively.There is a happy event at home, not only the master and wife are beaming, but even the servants in the family have red faces.Recently, a new master has been added to the mansion, and the rewards given by the madam to the servants have doubled.

And Hibiscus is still in confinement, so she can't go out and wander around.But with the company of her husband and sister, she is not lonely during confinement.

After Kapok met His Majesty, she told her sister the good news the next day.After hearing this, Mu Jin was really happy, "Your Majesty and Big Brother, it's really timely."

"But elder brother has something to do, so he won't be able to come to see you for a while." Mu Mian didn't tell Shen Jia about the distress, but said indifferently, "Your Majesty said, they will find time to come over after the child's full moon feast."

Mu Jin looked at her daughter who was sleeping soundly in the crib, and nodded at her little face, "Look at you, what a face, even His Majesty is going to attend your full moon banquet."

"By the way, have you thought about the name of the child?" Kapok asked.

"It is said that my daughter is a caring little padded jacket, and her nickname is Nuannuan. As for the name, I have discussed it with Du Huan, and I would like to ask His Majesty to give her a name."

"That's great. It's a blessing to be named by His Majesty Nuannuan." Mu Mian couldn't help but think of the sorrow of His Majesty's childlessness in this life, and thought that if there was a child named by him, it would be considered to make up for some regrets.

Mu Mian accompanied her sister in the secret conversation in the boudoir, but Du Huan was trapped in the front yard, unable to escape even if she wanted to.

In the past few days, many "relatives and friends" have come to Du's residence. In the name of congratulating Du Zhuangyuan on his precious son, they actually want to strengthen their relationship with Du's residence, get close to their thighs, and come to reap some benefits in the future.

After all, everyone in Hangzhou knows that Du Huan is now a favorite. He is not only the number one scholar, but also a famous person beside the Holy One, and he is also married to Shen Gelao.

People are both envious and jealous, thinking that Du Huan has taken up all the good things in the world.

"Du Zhuangyuan, congratulations." Another "relative" who appeared from nowhere came to Du Huan's side, and took out a bank note, "A small gift, a red envelope for the child."

"Impossible." Du Huan rejected all of this, "It's fine if you like it, and there is no need to spend money."

Seeing that Du Huan refused to eat, the gift giver had no choice but to give up, and said awkwardly: "I heard that a few days ago, the house will hold a full moon banquet?"

"What kind of banquet is it? It's just a family gathering." Du Huan dismissed other people's thoughts of coming to the banquet, otherwise they might not be able to hold so many banquets in the Du Mansion.

"Oh, that's it." The man's complexion became even worse, so he could only laugh at himself, "It seems that I won't be able to eat the banquet at the Du Mansion. I heard that Mr. Shen Ge came to Hangzhou recently, so he should come to the banquet."

"Shen Ge always has a lot of plans, how can he delay the full moon banquet for a mere child?" Du Huan made up his mind not to let them spy on any news, and said indifferently, "In short, I thank you for your kindness on behalf of the child."

"Hehe, no, you're welcome." The person who came didn't send a gift, and even touched his nose, so he had to leave.

On the third day of October, the Du Mansion is decorated with lanterns and festoons, and a full moon wine is held for the children.At this time, Mu Jin had just given birth to her confinement, and she was standing on the porch watching people busy making arrangements.The so-called people are refreshed on happy occasions, and Mujin's face is full of smiles. She has been raised for a month, and she has gained a little weight.

As one of the protagonists of today's banquet, Mu Jin wore a red jacket and skirt, and she was radiantly dressed.At this time, a maidservant came to ask for instructions and gave her the guest list.

Mu Jin took the list written by the maid, looked at the list of guests on it, and saw Shen Jia's name at first sight.

Although Mr. Du said that he wanted to do it small, but his relatives and business friends had to be invited.So the list was long and long. Even if there were ten people at a table, dozens of tables would have to be set up.

So Mr. Du placed the banquet on the other side of the stage, which was bright and spacious, allowing the guests to listen to the opera and eat vegetables at the same time.The female relatives went to the inner courtyard, and there were several tables of people, all of whom were entertained by Mrs. Du and Mu Jin.

"Shen Ge's old friends are also coming, and there are not enough seats." Mu Jin counted in her heart that His Majesty would definitely come, as well as Dr. Fan and Wei Tongzhi. I heard that General Wei is also in Hangzhou. I don't know if it will be. Come join in the fun.

After hearing this, the servant girl hurriedly asked: "Slave servant, ask someone to add a few more chairs?"

"No, you have someone arrange a table for Mr. Shen Ge alone. He doesn't like to chat with strangers." Mu Jin clicked on the list, "There should be enough for four or five seats at that table."

"Your maidservant knows." After the maidservant finished speaking, she hurried to the front yard to spread the message.

"It's not bad, now I'm a bit of a mistress." Mu Mian came from nowhere, and it seemed that she had been eavesdropping secretly just now.

"Sister, don't make fun of me. If you talk about governing the subordinates and presiding over the inner courtyard, who can compare to you." Mu Jin took Mu Mian's arm, "Who doesn't know that you are in charge of the Supervisor of Rites and the East Factory on the head."

"It's all flattered by His Majesty, I'm just following orders." Mu Mian said, "But seeing that you have handled the affairs of the back house in an orderly manner, I can rest assured."

"In Hangzhou, I not only gave birth to a child, but also learned something about the backyard." Mu Jin said, "It turns out that it is so difficult to be a mistress, not only worry about the backyard, but also have a good relationship with my sister-in-law. Hey, I am tired looking at it. "

Mu Jin was talking about her mother-in-law. I didn't expect that Mrs. Du seemed to be very beautiful on the surface. When she went out, someone would carry the sedan chair, eat and drink, but she had to take care of the housework behind her back. She was so tired of intrigue.

"Learn from your mother-in-law. Managing the back house is also a skill."

"Understood." Mu Jin replied weakly.

"Today is your first time hosting a family banquet. You have to take care of all aspects. You are the one who is tired." Mu Mian nodded his sister's head, "Let's go, brother and the others are probably coming soon, let's go to the front yard to have a look."

Thinking that His Majesty and Eldest Brother would come, Mu Jin immediately regained her energy.