Jing Heng came back an hour later, and Qin Xiaoxiao was instructing people to move things to the carriage. They had to rush back to the capital before dark.

Seeing that the man's face was normal, with only his eyes a little red, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief and went up to him, quietly holding his hand: "Things are almost packed and ready to go at any time."

Jing Heng looked at the sky and held her hand: "Let's go then. You still have to visit the Meng family and the Qian family."

Qin Xiaoxiao gave New Year's gifts to the Zhou family and Zhao Yinyin years ago, but they haven't visited the door in more than a year. They had time to go to the capital to visit their mothers. This time they finally came back, and it would be unreasonable not to go there.

.

Even though we were pressed for time, there was nothing we could do about it. There were many people in the capital who had to move around, otherwise it would be okay for them to return home in two days.

After making sure that they had packed everything they should bring, the group got on the carriage and headed for the city.

This time Mo Mo and Nao Nao were led by the nannies, and there were only the couple in the carriage.

"Brother Li, I was walking around the garden with my two children just now. I accidentally entered the small courtyard that you sealed off and saw a woman named Zhao Xiuxiu." Qin Xiaoxiao was full of questions and saw the scene.

Heng was in a good mood and asked directly: "Who is she?"

Jing Heng didn't expect that she would find out about this, and his expression changed slightly. He raised his hand and pinched her face: "Did you really enter that small courtyard by accident?"

Qin Xiaoxiao slapped his hand away and held it in his hand: "I said yes, it would be boring to ask for details!"

After that, she paid attention to Jing Heng's face, and seeing that he didn't mean to be angry, she continued: "She called me by my name, and my surname has something to do with my family. When she was imprisoned, you were just

How old is she? I really can’t figure out her identity.”

Jing Heng knew that she couldn't hide it, so she told the whole story: "Her grandma is grandpa's biological sister, and she is a cousin to you. Both her parents died and she had no relatives, so her grandma entrusted her to your grandpa. When you were very young,

At that time, she colluded with the former chief manager of Bieyuan to harm others, and also intended to harm you, so she was locked up by me."

He explained in detail what Zhao Xiuxiu had done, and at least he mentioned Qin Xiaoxiao's secret. However, this secret was not a secret at all between the couple. One said it lightly, and the other listened carefully.

"So that's it... I seem to have remembered something when you said that." Qin Xiaoxiao suddenly realized, unconsciously picking the flesh on the back of his hand: "There was such a person who played with our sisters when we were young, but I probably didn't like it.

She, otherwise she wouldn’t have forgotten so cleanly.”

Jingheng nodded: "That's true."

They had already known each other by then, and he could tell from her attitude towards her brothers and sisters that they were close and distant.

"I can't understand that she is three years older than me and was only seven or eight years old when she tried to harm me. What on earth did I do to make her hate me so much and wish she would die immediately if my secret was exposed." Qin Xiaoxiao thought.

Regardless of what happened between her and Zhao Xiuxiu, I felt that Zhao Xiuxiu's hatred was inexplicable.

No matter how annoying she was when she was a child, she wouldn't be hated to the point of asking her to die. Besides, judging from the words of her parents and grandparents, she was far from being annoying, and she probably never had any enmity with Zhao Xiuxiu.

"It is naturally difficult for ordinary people to understand the thoughts of a person with evil thoughts. You don't have to worry about this. In short, she will not harm you." Jing Heng looked at the crescent moon mark dug out on the back of her hand, and held her paws in her palm.

Don't let her move.

"Brother Li, are you going to keep her locked up like this? She has a mental problem, and she can't speak clearly." Qin Xiaoxiao couldn't explain how she felt about Zhao Xiuxiu in her heart, and suddenly she knew that there was someone who wanted to harm Zhao Xiuxiu.

herself, but she didn't feel any hatred.

This feeling is probably the same as hearing that someone harmed someone who has nothing to do with her, and there is nothing but a sigh.

"What do you think?" Jing Heng shook her paw, guessing that she might not be able to bear it anymore.

"I don't have any ideas, I just think that the punishment of being detained for more than ten years seems to be enough." Qin Xiaoxiao said truthfully, but when it came to letting Zhao Xiuxiu go, she was worried that Zhao Xiuxiu would expose her secrets once he was free.

, bringing about big trouble that she can't cope with.

"Let's lock her up for now. If we let her go now, she may not have a chance to survive." Jing Heng understood her dilemma and made the decision for her.

Qin Xiaoxiao felt that even if Zhao Xiuxiu died, she would not be bound to that small world. But now was really not the time to let her go, so she agreed with his idea.

After arriving in the city, the couple first went to Meng's house.

Today, guests from the Meng family also came to pay New Year's greetings. After hearing the report from the concierge that Nanminghou and his wife had arrived, the guests were envious of the Meng family and envied them for being able to meet such a powerful family.

Zhou Baoer and Meng Xiuran knew that the couple didn't like to interact with others, so they took them to another place where they were entertaining guests.

After greeting each other, Zhou Baoer said with a smile: "I thought you didn't have time to come here. Yesterday, your Uncle Meng and I discussed that we would go to the capital to visit you when we are free in a few days."

Qin Xiaoxiao said helplessly: "We are all busy during the New Year, so we took some time out of our busy schedule to visit you and Uncle Meng. We will be leaving soon."

Zhou Baoer was very reluctant to leave, but he also knew that what she said was the truth. He patted the back of her hand and said, "You are also the one who is in charge of the family. The reception and delivery are inevitable."

A family like Princess Protector's Mansion pays more attention to rules than ordinary people. If something goes wrong in this kind of thing, this girl will definitely be looked down upon.

On the other side, Meng Xiuran was talking to Jing Heng, and the two chatted for a few words before talking about sea trade.

This matter is no secret to merchants. The Maritime Trade Department has already drawn up a list of merchants to go overseas in one year. According to the plan, merchants bear most of the risks. There are only a few people who have the courage and foresight, so the progress is not very smooth.

"What are the conditions for the Maritime Trade Department's invitation to invest?" Meng Xiuran tried to ask, intending to sell his goods overseas.

Jing Heng said frankly: "Next year will be the first time we go overseas, and we don't know whether it will be a success or a failure. To be cautious, this recruitment is only for large merchants who pay more than 3,000 taels of business tax per year."

Big merchants have big businesses and can take out at least half a shipload of goods at a time. Even if the sea goes bad and they lose money and goods, they will not have to go to the Maritime Trade Department to make a fuss. This can save unnecessary trouble.

dispute.

Meng Xiuran frowned. The Meng family paid only a little over a hundred taels of business tax every year, which was far from two thousand taels. He had never thought about getting a quota through connections, so he smiled and changed the subject: "Would you like to go to sea?"

Easy, will you lead the caravan yourself or someone else?"

Jing Heng shook his head: "The leader of the team has not been decided yet. I think I will choose one from the Maritime Trade Department or the Ministry of Revenue."

Meng Xiuran smiled and said: "Good men have ambitions in all directions, don't you want to go to the sea to see it?"

Jing Heng glanced at his wife and children, his expression softened: "Now is not the time."

He was very aware of the risks of going to sea. If he was unlucky, he might not be able to return. Even if he wanted to go to sea and experience the customs and customs of a foreign country, he would not make the trip until his children had grown up and his wife had someone to rely on.

Meng Xiuran smiled gently, understanding his thoughts. If it were him, he would do the same.

After leaving Meng's house, they had to go to Qian's house. The couple stayed for just two moments before getting up and leaving. Before leaving, the two little guys each received a generous amount of lucky money.

They still don't know the benefits of money, so the new year's money naturally fell into Qin Xiaoxiao's hands. Now the new year's money she has kept for the two little bastards has reached as many as 5,000 taels, not counting what Emperor Yuan He gave them before.

reward.

If they keep saving at this rate, by the time they are eighteen, they will probably have enough money to marry a wife.

The Qian family and the Meng family were not far away and they arrived soon. Jing Heng didn't like the Qian family and stayed on the carriage without getting off. Only Qin Xiaoxiao went in with her children and maid.

Zhao Yinyin got the power of running the family with the help of Qin Xiaoxiao before. In the past two years, she has grown a lot and her temperament has become tougher. Now she truly has the entire Qian family in her hands.

Now the two elders of the Qian family are very kind to her, and even Qian Cai can't be tough in front of her, let alone attack him. Although the husband and wife are not like husband and wife, Zhao Yinyin is very satisfied, and his only wish is to raise Yuan Bao.

Big, don’t follow your money and your family.

Seeing that everything was fine with her, Qin Xiaoxiao felt relieved and left the Qian family after a while with Zhao Yinyin's reluctance.

After getting in the car, she sighed to Jing Heng: "This person still has to stand up on his own to get better. If you want to live a peaceful life relying on other people's love and compassion, it is too easy to reach a dead end."

Jing Heng teased her: "Isn't it because the inhumane she married is like this?"

Qin Xiaoxiao argued: "Of course not. No matter how well you marry, you have no confidence. Your feet will always be hanging in the air and you will not be able to reach the ground. No matter how strong the person pulling you is, there will always be a day when you are tired. Who knows whether he will

Will let go."

Jing Heng suppressed his smile and said seriously: "In addition to helping those homeless women, is there a reason why you do the plantation?"

"Uh..." Qin Xiaoxiao's eyes wandered for a moment, and then he said decisively: "You are overthinking, you are so good to me, how could I have such thoughts!"

Jing Heng seemed to be smiling, but ignored her.

Qin Xiaoxiao was seen through, and grabbed his hand and started acting coquettishly: "Okay, okay, there is a little reason, but you don't want to think about it. Young talents like you are recruiting people wherever they go. I won't join them."

Are you strong enough to stand by your side?"

Jing Heng sighed and rubbed her head twice: "I don't mean to blame you. You don't have to explain in a hurry."

He should have known her temperament a long time ago. She always tried her best to reciprocate the gifts he gave her before they got married, and it was the same after they got married. This was not a disobedience, but the reciprocity she wanted.

Qin Xiaoxiao suspected that he was lying and wanted to get more out of her. Fortunately, she didn't have any ulterior secrets to be tricked by him. She said frankly: "Isn't this because I'm afraid that you will think too much? You are holding it back in your heart."
Chapter completed!