Chen Xi understood that Hui Niang had long planned to leave Beijing. Whether it was going north or south, she would never want to stay in a cage like Beijing and wait for the results of the battle.

She wanted to do something practical, but unfortunately she followed Chen Xi, especially after going to Beijing, she had almost no chance of showing up in public. She moved from the front to the backstage and her life became monotonous and boring. She was no longer a merchant or accomplices, but a book book, from an executor to a decision-maker. This was something Hui Niang was not good at before.

But because of Chen Xi's death order, Hui Niang had to stay in the capital, so even if she agreed, Chen Xi felt that she was not happy.

But in Shen Xi's opinion, no matter how much people around him have any opinions, they cannot be put in danger. It doesn't matter whether Hui Niang agrees with his point of view. Her own woman loves her. If necessary, she still has to use some tough measures, otherwise Hui Niang's temperament will not be stable.

Chen Xi did not stop at Hui Niang and Li Jin. When the sun sets west, he came out of the yard.

This time I left the capital for a long time, and I was inevitably worried. After seeing Hui Niang and Li Jin, Chen Xi still had a place to go, which was the small courtyard where Ma Lian lived temporarily. However, Chen Xi did not have much time to stay, and at most he just went to see it. This was the only time he could use to visit Ma Lian after returning to the capital.

When Chen Xi arrived at the yard where Ma Lian lived, the other party was practicing sword in the yard. This was a rare scenery in Chen Xi before. Only when Ma Lian was with him did he perform a sword dance in front of him.

Seeing Chen Xi, Ma Lian immediately stopped and came over to salute with panting.

Chen Xi smiled and entered the house with Ma Lian. Ma Lian poured tea for Chen Xi and asked, "Didn't your brother come back with the adults?"

Chen Xi shook his head: "He led the army first. Time is urgent. He has nothing to do when he comes back. It is better to adapt to the intense and exciting military life as soon as possible."

"oh."

Ma Lian was a little unhappy. After all, Chen Xi could go back to the capital to visit relatives before the war, but her brother did not have this opportunity. The next battle against the Tatars was likely to cause casualties. She was afraid that she would not see her brother on the day of triumph, and the "sacrifice" she made would be in vain.

Chen Xidao: "I'm going out for a while, are you living here okay?"

Perhaps it was because I found that I didn’t have much common language with Ma Lian, or because the two had factors of exchange of interests when they got along, Chen Xi’s feelings for Ma Lian were not very deep, and Ma Lian could not be considered as loving Chen Xi much. It was more of a kind of love for a girl who loved her in love with heroes.

The two of them are more like good friends getting along with each other, but this kind of emotion is gradually fermenting.

Ma Lian said: "Everything is good here, but it's too boring. Fortunately, there are books to read. In addition to the room full of classics, history and collections, servants also buy some books from the market from time to time. If they are really bored, they can come out to practice swords, but no one speaks. If they can go out for a walk..."

Chen Xi felt pity for Ma and thought to himself: "Women with their own opinions and abilities are more willing to be free and live the way they want."

Chen Xidao: "It's a pity that you will have to stay in this yard for some time in the future and you can't go anywhere... The war will break out soon, and the capital will definitely be in chaos for a while, and I am not here. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, I can only let you continue to live in simplicity."

Ma Lian blinked his eyes, looked at Chen Xi pitifully, and asked, "Sir, does it take you a long time to leave Beijing this time? If possible, the little woman wants to go back and live with her sister-in-law for a while. Please rest assured, the little woman will not go out of the house, she just wants someone to accompany her."

Even though Ma Lian had a sincere attitude, Chen Xi still shook his head firmly. It was not that he was heartless, but that he thought this was the best way to treat Ma Lian. He didn't want Ma Lian to have more connections with that decadent and depraved family.

Ma Lian was originally betrayed by her family, and she had to go back, just like she was selling her and helping her count the money.

Ma Lian lowered her head in disappointment. Even if she regretted her regret, she understood that this was originally expected. After all, the request she made was too much in this era. Even if she was a concubine, she could not go back to her parents' home casually. Moreover, she didn't even have a title, but just gave it to Chen Xi as a gift.

Chen Xi said: "After I go back, I will send you a few more maids and mothers here. You can talk to them normally. If you feel that life is monotonous, you can try to write something by yourself... After this time, wait until I return to Beijing, and then make arrangements so that your life can be more colorful every day."

Speaking of this, Chen Xi got up and was about to leave.

Ma Lian suddenly hugged Chen Xi from behind and begged: "Sir, can you let the little girl go to war with you?"

"no."

Chen Xi said resolutely, "This move is not only dangerous, but also breaks the rules. You can wait for me in the capital with peace of mind. I will come back and bring you a different life."

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...

As the battle was about to go to war, Zhu Houzhao began to pack up his things. Before going to bed in the morning, he ordered Xiaotie to bring all the things he could carry.

As a result, there were a lot of messes, almost filling the front yard. When Zhu Houzhao woke up, she saw the results of the little twister and tweaked for a day, she was a little stunned.

"...so many? This... I'm afraid that even fifty cars can't be installed?" Zhu Houzhao was a little scared.

Xiao Twisted Zi's face was evasive, Qiqi Ai Ai said: "Your Majesty, there are actually... most of the things are not packed, especially large ones..."

Zhu Houzhao shook her head and said, "This is not possible. If Mr. Chen knew about it, he would definitely blame me. This time he was going to fight, not to travel around the country. Carrying so many things would waste a lot of resources. If these carriages were used to transport food and weapons, wouldn't it be more useful?"

Xiao Tiaozi persuaded: "Your Majesty, your things are much tighter than those foods."

"You can't say that."

Zhu Houzhao continued to shake his head, "I cannot use power to suppress others. Even the emperor must set an example... Well, in this way, you can choose those who are not available for the time being and stay in the capital. You don't need to move any tables and chairs. You only need to organize my personal belongings and I will see them later."

Zhu Houzhao's words made the little twisted hard.

How can I know what is the emperor’s daily needs and what is unnecessary?

Zhu Houzhao did not make detailed arrangements, so Xiao Guozi could only do things based on his own ideas. Based on his understanding of Zhu Houzhao, he figured out what was favored by Zhu Houzhao and what was disdainful. There was a general standard, but it was still difficult to actually operate, and everything felt very important.

The emperor had to use gold, silver and jade for dinner, which was inevitable. The emperor had to prepare more clothes, including the chamber pots, washbasins, and clothes and cosmetics used by Concubine Li who was accompanying him...

After sorting out the small twisters, the final result was only from the originally planned sixty carriages to twenty-eight cars, which was already the limit that the small twisters could reduce.

After packing up, Xiao Guozi wanted to ask for instructions, but Zhu Houzhao was still eating, drinking and having fun in the inner courtyard, and told the guards not to see any guests, so Xiao Guozi could only wait in the yard.

Zhu Houzhao slept all day, while Xiao Tiaozi served all night last night, and was busy packing and tidying things during the day. Under the night sky, tiredness came and she actually fell asleep against the railing.

It was not until the second midnight that Zhu Houzhao remembered what he had to prepare for the war. After returning to the front yard to look at it, he found that the little twisted piece was gone.

"Where are people?"

Zhu Houzhao shouted.

"Twist your father-in-law, your father-in-law, you're here." The little twister under the railing was woken up by the guards, and he quickly rubbed his eyes, stood up, and then saluted the angry Zhu Houzhao.

When Zhu Houzhao saw Xiao Tiaozi sleepy and had no compassion at all, she shouted: "I asked you to do something, but you are fine. I'm asleep. Didn't I ask you to bring less things? Why do you have so many boxes? I don't do my job well, so I gave up the pick?"

Xiao Tiaozi complained: "Your Majesty, I have done my best. I have reduced the total number of thirty-two cars, which is half less than before."

Zhu Houzhao frowned: "Why are there so many more? How many responsibilities does Shen Shangshu usually bring with him when he goes to war?"

Xiao Guozi thought about it and didn't want to answer this question. Finally, at Zhu Houzhao's urging, he stammered: "Maybe just bring some clothes with you, and just take a tit for a box to solve all the problems."

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand: "Then I will reduce it to a box. A ceremony for worshiping heaven will be held tomorrow. I want those ministers to know that I will not make special contributions!"

Xiao Guozi hurriedly advised: "No, Your Majesty, you can bring a box, you can't hold much."

"I don't care."

Zhu Houzhao would throw the problem to someone else, "You are responsible for this matter. Do it according to my arrangements. I will use a box for my things. As for Concubine Li... I just bring some packages to her. When I get on the carriage, the box will be placed in a conspicuous position behind me, so that they know that this battle is not a joke... By the way, remember to prepare my weapons and put them on the box to let them know my determination!"

After saying that, Zhu Houzhao returned to the backyard to eat, drink and have fun.

Xiao Guozi wanted to persuade him, but found it was futile. The key was that Zhu Houzhao would go to war in the future. Now he was trying to enjoy it crazily. After all, Zhu Houzhao was not ready to take the opera troupe or all kinds of women to the northwest this time.

Xiao Twist can only helplessly delete and select again.

Because it can only be reduced to one box, you must choose a large box. As for bowls, chopsticks, cups, etc., you must put them elsewhere even if you bring them. Just think about it and let someone divide the box into two layers.

Place valuables underneath and clothes on top.

How much can I stuff it, and after finally getting stuffed, Xiao Twist was exhausted. He wiped the sweat beads on his forehead and was satisfied: "I finally packed it up, come here, send the box outside and load it on the carriage."

A guard came over and asked, "Twisting my father-in-law, just... a box? What should I do if I have something else?"

"Other... Your Majesty said, bring so many to show his determination to move forward." Xiao Tiaozi added, "Your Majesty also said to prepare a weapon. Who of you tied your sword or sword to the box? The carriage where the box is located is followed by Your Majesty's carriage. When you leave the city, let the people along the way see it. Your Majesty will not make it special."

Concubine Li angrily said, "I was sitting on it alone, and she said no one recognized it? Could it be that she was offering me like a clay Buddha?"

Xiao Guozi thought about it. If Concubine Li was sitting alone in the car, she would really be like a Bodhisattva statue like a carriage. Her image was too embarrassing and her face was a little unfair.

Concubine Li waved her hand: "Let me find a few eunuchs and sit with me!"

Xiao Twist Zi hesitated and said, "But the clothes... are not quite the same."

Li Fei said: "Who cares if the clothes are the same when I sit in it? Just let people come here..."

While talking, Qian Ning and Zhang Yuan and other close ministers around the emperor also came over together. They were also deeply surprised to see the convoy being so shabby.

Fortunately, Qian Ning, as the commander of the Jinyiwei, could ride a horse, but Zhang Yuan was not good at it. His horse riding skills were very bad, so he could only choose to ride a carriage.

In addition to Zhang Yuan, the two eunuchs who went to Xuanfu with the carriage were Dai Yi and Gao Feng. Dai Yi was ordered by Zhu Houzhao to set off together, while Gao Feng was specially arranged by Empress Dowager Zhang to take care of his son.

"Xiao Tiaozi, what's going on?" Zhang Yuan came over and asked Xiao Tiaozi.

When Zhang Yuan said something, he found that there was a concubine Li standing next to him, so he quickly saluted.

Concubine Li said: "Your Majesty has given me instructions. No one here can be specialized. Eunuch Zhang, Eunuch Dai and Eunuch Gao may as well be with me. Your clothes are different from those of ordinary eunuchs. Just sit in the same carriage."
Chapter completed!