The suburbs of Kyoto in April are already full of greenery, with green willows blowing smoke, flowers blooming on the streets, people and cars passing by on the official roads, and a constant flow of people.

Qin Xiao and Song Shilian rode horses side by side, followed by a carriage, and several other horsemen and servants followed behind the carriage to protect them.

The grass grows and the orioles fly, and the air outside Kyoto is obviously much fresher than inside the city.

Song Shilian reined in his horse and stopped, and the driver immediately stopped the carriage.

Song Shilian turned over and dismounted, turned around and walked to the side of the carriage. The curtains had been opened, and Qiu Niang's beautiful face was in the window. In the carriage, Mrs. Wei was sitting in the carriage, her complexion was still not very good, one hand was tight

Holding Qiuniang's hand.

"Sister, we have already left the city for more than ten miles. It is not good for the girls of the Gu family to send them off again." Song Shilian said in a gentle tone: "Can your body really withstand the long journey? There are hundreds of miles in Guangling. If you are bumpy and tired along the way, will you?

Do you want to wait until your body has fully recovered before going back?"

Mrs. Wei shook her head but said nothing.

Qiuniang knew that Mrs. Wei had experienced such a disaster, being betrayed by the person she loved most, and almost dying at the hands of her husband. She was already disheartened, and she definitely had no good impression of Kyoto. She just wanted to leave this sad place as soon as possible.

"Since you have made up your mind, I will no longer persuade you." Song Shilian smiled bitterly and shook his head, shouting: "Song Tong!"

An equestrian servant urged the horse over, turned over and dismounted, held his hands in his hands and said: "Master!"

"Take good care of the young lady on the way." Song Shilian ordered: "When I meet the old man, I will present my letter and tell the old man not to worry. The young lady will recover after a good rest."

Song Tong was naturally a member of the Song family, and immediately said: "Don't worry, sir, I will definitely send the young lady back to Guangling safe and sound."

Mrs. Wei looked at Song Shilian and finally said: "Brother, you...take care of yourself." Then she looked at Qiuniang with a look of reluctance, hugged Qiuniang gently, and said softly: "Late Qiu, today

After saying goodbye, I don’t know if we will see you again, but I will always think of you in my heart.”

"Sister Hui, don't worry, you will definitely see you again." Qin Xiao had already come over with a package and stood next to Song Shilian: "I have a big black horse. When I get free, I will ride with Sister Qiuniang to Guangling to see you. When the time comes,

You sisters can meet again."

Qin Xiao called her "Sister Hui", and naturally knew that what she hated most now was the title "Mrs. Wei". He looked at Qin Xiao, nodded slightly, and said softly: "Master Qin, I will trouble you to take care of Wan Qiu in the future.

She looks strong, but she is actually very weak. Don't let her be bullied."

"If anyone bullies her, I will risk my life to protect her." Qin Xiao stuffed the package through the window: "I know Sister Hui is not short of anything, but this is some dry food and some food that Sister Qiuniang asked me to prepare.

Snacks, Sister Hui will need them on the way."

Qiuniang was a little surprised, but soon a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes.

Qiu Niang's life is difficult, and Qin Xiao naturally knows it, so before bidding farewell to Mrs. Wei today, he went to prepare a large bag of dry food and snacks. At this time, sending them out in Qiu Niang's name will naturally make Qiu Niang look good.

Qiuniang took the package, and Qin Xiao was about to take her hand back when she suddenly heard Mrs. Wei let out a soft cry of "Ah", with a look of horror on her face.

Song Shilian and Qiuniang's hearts sank. They both thought that Mrs. Wei had not recovered from the shock. Qiuniang quickly placed the package in the carriage and held Mrs. Wei's hand. Song Shilian also asked anxiously: "Sister, what's wrong?"

Mrs. Wei, however, stared at Qin Xiao's right hand that had not yet been withdrawn, with a look of horror in her eyes.

Qin Xiao followed her gaze and looked at his right hand. There was nothing special about it, and he felt a little strange.

"Sister, you...you should wait for a while before returning to your hometown." Seeing that something was wrong with Mrs. Wei, Song Shilian was worried: "You don't have to go back to the Wei Mansion, stay with me for a while first, and wait for your health.

After recovery...!"

Before she finished speaking, Mrs. Wei had already shaken her head and moved her gaze from Qin Xiao's right hand to Qin Xiao's face. Qin Xiao was confused, but when he saw her looking at him, he still smiled and said softly: "Sister Hui.

, what Master Song said is that you are taking a rest in Kyoto for a while and are not in a hurry to travel long distances. If that doesn't work, Sister Qiuniang can also come to Master Song's house to accompany you, what do you think?"

Qiuniang was naturally willing to take care of Mrs. Wei, but Qin Xiao said this as if he regarded Qiuniang as one of his own and left it up to him to make arrangements.

"No need." Mrs. Wei's voice was gentle. She looked at Qin Xiao and said softly: "You...your name is Qin Xiao?"

Qin Xiao was a little stunned, wondering why Mrs. Wei was suddenly so interested in his name, and nodded: "Yes, I am Qin Xiao."

Qiuniang and Song Shilian only thought that Mrs. Wei was still a little confused after her serious illness and had not fully recovered, so they asked such nonsense.

"You...thank you, you...well...!" Mrs. Wei's body trembled slightly, but she stopped talking to Qin Xiao, holding Qiuniang's hand,

Looking at Qiuniang, there was a strange look on her face, and she said softly: "When I leave Beijing, I can see you and know that you are well. I... I feel so happy."

Qiuniang hugged Mrs. Wei and said softly: "Sister, take care of yourself after you go back. I will definitely visit you."

"As long as I know that you are fine, it doesn't matter whether I see you or not." Mrs. Wei also hugged Qiuniang, with tears in her eyes: "I am really happy today, I... I have never been like this before.

Huanxi, you are well, I...I can rest in peace even if I die...!"

Although Mrs. Wei and Qiuniang were sisters, Song Shilian and Qin Xiao were a little surprised by how excited they were when they parted.

Qiuniang and Mrs. Wei said goodbye reluctantly. When Qiuniang got off the carriage, Song Tong and others guarded the carriage and went south along the official road. After walking for some distance, Mrs. Wei stuck her head out of the carriage window and looked.

Song Shilian and others were already in tears as they bid farewell to her, but their faces were clearly full of joy.

"Master Qin, Song owes you a huge favor." It wasn't until the carriage was far away that Song Shilian turned around and cupped his hands to Qin Xiao and said, "Wei Bi is so ruthless that my girl almost died in his hands.

, had Master Qin not come to help, my sister would certainly not have survived, and even Wei Bi would have continued to be at large."

Song Shilian did not know that Wei Bi had an affair with Mrs. Cheng Guo before this.

But after Qin Xiao killed Wei Bi in the street, Mrs. Cheng Guo sent people to Dali Temple to arrest Qin Xiao. Anyone with any brains already understood the reason why Wei Bi killed his wife, and also knew that Wei Bi must have become Cheng Guo's wife long ago.

Madam's face.

With Mrs. Chengguo protecting her behind his back, Wei Bi would probably still be at large if Qin Xiao hadn't found the opportunity to kill him.

Although Song Shilian was a fifth-rank doctor in the Ministry of Personnel and was well-connected in Kyoto, he was like an ant facing Mrs. Cheng Guo. If Mrs. Cheng Guo tried her best to protect Wei Bi, it would be impossible for a mere fifth-grade doctor in the Ministry of Official Affairs to do so.

is an opponent.

When that time comes, Song Shilian's own official position may not be preserved, let alone punishing Wei Bi and giving justice to his sister.

Song Shilian naturally knew the key to this, and he was really grateful to Qin Xiao.

He knew even more clearly that if it weren't for the sisterly relationship between Mrs. Wei and Qiuniang, Qin Xiao would not have interfered with this matter. After all, it was Qiuniang's fault that his brother and sister were able to escape unscathed this time, and were even able to have the culprit beheaded.

Face is in it.

"Lord Song, you are too polite." Qin Xiao said with a smile: "Sister Qiu Niang and Sister Hui are sisters. Your business is my business. Fortunately, this time I can let the treacherous Wei Bi beheaded so that he can no longer harm others.

Sister Hui can also return home safely, which is better than anything else."

Qiuniang's cheeks turned slightly red when she heard this, but she felt a hint of sweetness in her heart.

Qin Xiao had Wei Bi killed, and she naturally knew everything about it.

Now when Qin Xiao said these words, it was clear that he wanted to help him, and it was all for his own sake, which naturally made Qiuniang feel warm and sweet.

"Master Qin, you are safe this time." Song Shilian led the horse and returned to Kyoto along the official road outside the city. Qin Xiao also led the horse and walked side by side. Qiuniang knew that the two grown men had something to say.

To be honest, he just follows Qin Xiao, being obedient and submissive, so naturally he doesn't talk much.

Qin Xiao said with a smile: "I also thought that the saint would be severely punished. Fortunately, the saint is wise, which I did not expect."

"I heard that the sage asked Mr. Qin to renovate the Dali Temple. It seems that the sage is preparing to reopen the Dali Temple." Song Shilian sighed: "This is not a bad thing. For many years, the Ministry of Punishment has been covering up the matter of criminal names, and many unjust cases have been left unjust.

, Now that the saint has begun to support Mr. Qin, he probably doesn’t want to see the Ministry of Punishment doing random things anymore. After Dali Temple is reused, the Ministry of Punishment will be more restrained, and they will no longer dare to do things as unscrupulously as before." He turned to look at Qin Xiao,

He said softly: "But Lu Junzhong will definitely keep a close eye on Mr. Qin. His men are all mad dogs, but they have a keen sense of smell and are very good at weaving crimes. Mr. Qin must be careful in the future and don't let those mad dogs bite him."

Qin Xiao knew that Song Shilian was kindly reminding him that the Ministry of Punishment was keeping an eye on him. Qin Xiao had already been mentally prepared. It would be strange if the Ministry of Punishment turned a blind eye to him. He said with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Song, for reminding me." After thinking for a moment, he said: "Sir Song.

, I learned at Dali Temple that no matter whether I promote or remove officials in Dali Temple, I have to inform the Ministry of Personnel. If the Ministry of Personnel stops it, will it not be possible?"

"Of course it has to go through the Ministry of Personnel." Song Shilian said with a smile: "But don't worry, the Ministry of Personnel will register the status of officials, and some inappropriate appointment and removal of officials will be rejected. But this time in Dali Temple

The Ministry of Personnel will not give you any trouble in your appointment and dismissal. I am on duty in the Ministry of Personnel. Your official letter of appointment and dismissal will be sent to the Ministry of Personnel. As long as I am here, it will go through smoothly. Moreover, the purge of Dali Temple this time was ordered by a saint. You

You have been ordered to purge, and no one in the official department dares to embarrass you."

Qin Xiao smiled and said: "With Master Song's words, I can free up my hands to run errands."

"The Six Bu Yamen and the Criminal Department are definitely the sworn enemies of your Dali Temple." Song Shilian said slowly: "But the Staff Department will definitely not make things difficult for you, Mr. Xiao Qin. Our Situ Tangguan of the Staff Department still owes you a favor."

Qin Xiao was startled and asked in confusion: "How do you say this?"

"You and Han Yunong went to Beijing to report the military situation. Fan Wenzheng, the official of the Ministry of War, was desperately trying to lure the officials into the water." Song Shilian said as he walked: "At that time, Master Situ couldn't eat well or sleep well, for fear that Fan Wenzheng would make random moves. Fortunately,

You drove and played drums in the Ministry of Punishment, and pulled the Ministry of Punishment in. The Ministry of Punishment targeted Fan Wenzheng and quickly handled the case, without the officials being implicated. Mr. Situ admires you quite a lot. The saints were purging Dali two days ago.

The decree of the temple arrived at Dali Temple, and after our officials learned about it, Mr. Situ told us that as long as it is an official letter sent by Mr. Qin to the officials, it will be approved without any difficulty." He glanced at Qin Xiao and said with a smile: "
Chapter completed!