letter of commitment

"I want to go back and have a look."

After returning to the mansion, Shen Qingshu found Ling Luoqian who was writing and drawing in the study and said so.

Ling Luoqian stopped the waving pen in his hand, did not answer her directly, but picked up the painted portrait and said to Shen Qing: "How is it, does it look like it?"

Shen Qingshu glanced at Sun Qingling painted by Ling Luoqian, nodded, and said: "It's still some time before I take up the post in Yanyang, and I have fully understood the principles and related matters of being an official."

Of course Ling Luoqian knew what Shen Qingshu meant by saying this, put down the painting in his hand, sat back on the chair, and said after a long time:

"Alright, I'll arrange it later, tomorrow?"

There was no emotion in Ling Luoqian's words, but his eyes dimmed. He really couldn't bear to part with this person in front of him. He couldn't explain the reason.

"Okay, then thank Master Ling."

Shen Qingshu said thanks and left, Ling Luoqian lamented alone, obviously we have been together for so long, and he still talked to Master Ling, and he directly mentioned his brother-in-law, when can he call my brother, alas, come on, That little girl in Mu Chu didn't call me, alas, the young couple are quite alike, and I don't know when I can drink the wedding wine for the two of them... No, how can I say that I am also an elder brother, so I have to be with you. In front of them, Xiang nodded emphatically, and the sadness just now was swept away.

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"Then do you need to buy something to go back? It's going to be winter now."

Sun Qingling was checking with the housekeeper about the expenses in the Moon Mansion in the account room, and when she heard that Shen Qingshu was about to leave, she stopped what she was doing and asked.

"No need, after going back this time, I will go directly to Yanyang, and I don't think it will be of much use."

Shen Qingshu refused, but Sun Qingling didn't think so.

"Brother Qingshu, you didn't think well about this. It's a long way from Qincheng to Yanyang, and it's winter. I heard that Yanyang is much colder than this. Besides, you want to take Miss Mu with you. If they go together, they have to do it."

After speaking, he whispered a few words to the housekeeper, and the housekeeper went down.

"A while ago, foreign envoys visited Qingyue and presented many precious objects. Among them was a fox fur, which was bestowed on Ling Lang by the Holy One. Brother Qingshu knew about it, but this fox fur is also miraculous, and it can automatically generate heat. It couldn't be more suitable to keep out the cold, I asked the housekeeper to go down and get it, and it's just right for you to take it back."

"No way, this is a gift from the Holy One, and it is so precious, how can you accept it?"

"Brother Qingshu is worrying too much. Besides, Ling Lang and I already have everything we need, so we should accept it."

But later, Sun Qingling still couldn't persuade Shen Qingshu, so she had to give up her good intentions.

But when it was time to leave the next day, Shen Qingshu was dumbfounded. It wasn't that Ling Luoqian and the others had prepared too many things, but that Ling Luoqian directly sent two people to her, and they looked... as if they could fight .

"Your status is different now. These two people were the dead men I picked for you yesterday. They can protect you well along the way, and your letters of appointment, Great Seal, I also went to the Ministry of Officials to replace you." You are coming, put it in the carriage."

Shen Qingshu nodded, and looked at the two dead men, one of them had a scar on his left eye and looked extremely fierce, while the other was the opposite, gentle and clean, like a white-faced scholar, but his aura made him Shen Qingshu himself felt very depressed.

"Zhong Qiyu." The white-faced scholar smiled knowingly at Shen Qingshu's gaze, and said his name with an extra sense of intimacy. The previous oppressive feeling was like an illusion.

"Zhong Qiao." The other dead man crossed his arms, speaking very much like his name, like an untamable wild horse, very arrogant.

"Brother Ao, don't be rude to adults."

As he said that, Zhong Qiyu expressed his apology to Shen Qingshu, and Shen Qingshu didn't take Zhong Qiao's arrogant attitude towards him at ease. She found it strange that these two were actually brothers?

Hmm... I really didn't see it.

Later, Ling Luoqian told Shen Qingshu that when a new official takes office, it is inevitable to be cautious in employing people. Apart from protecting her, these two people can also be trusted messengers. The loyalty of the dead is absolutely guaranteed.

Shen Qingshu thanked each other, and after the two expressed their appreciation to each other, they set off.

Zhong Qiyu acted as the coachman and drove the car to keep an eye on the luggage on the car, while Zhong Qiyu and Shen Qingshu led the way on horseback.

"My lord, please rest assured, my two brothers will definitely help you in the future."

It's been a long way, but no one speaks all the way. In order to break the subtle silence, Zhong Qiyu spoke first.

But whether Shen Qingshu was between the two or not familiar with each other, he just nodded his thanks and didn't do anything else, so Zhong Qiyu had no choice but to shut up.

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(Two days later...

The small village where Muchu lives in Huan County, Qincheng)

Mu Chu was lying on the bed in Shen Qingshu's house, holding the letter Shen Qingshu sent last month in his hand, repeatedly reading one of the poems above: "Hold up to smile with a thousand dollars? After all, lovesickness is not as good as reunion. "

"After all, Acacia..."

Mu Chu put the paper over his face again, with a lot of thoughts in his mind, when will the husband come back, is he also helping solve the case with that guy Ling Luoqian in the government office now, or is he riding the fruit that Sun Qingling gave her? Ma went to the suburbs again to admire the autumn scenery... Or, does he miss me the same way I miss her now?

Mu Chu sighed, and tore off the paper covering his face, how could he still be a little irritable.

"Huh? What's the sound outside?"

Mu Chu sat up, and heard the faint noise outside, and planned to go out of the house to have a look, but just as he stepped out of the door, he was hit by Xiao He who suddenly appeared and fell to the ground.

"Miss!"

Xiao He hurriedly helped Mu Chu up, but his face was full of joy, and Mu Chu couldn't help being offended when he saw her.

"Why are you so frizzy?" How could you be so happy when I fell?

"Miss, sir is back!" Xiao He couldn't hide his excitement in his words.

"What did you say, sir? Sir is back!!!?"

Mu Chu didn't seem to believe Xiao He's words, but held her hand to confirm again.

"Yes, Mrs. Li and I were going to wash our clothes in the creek by the entrance of the village just now, but when we were halfway there, we saw two men on horseback. When I got closer, I saw clearly that it was sir, so I will be right back Inform Miss."

The thoughts in Mu Chu's mind stopped for a moment, then he let go of his hand, and ran out with his skirt in his hand.

Her heart was already pounding, she couldn't tell whether it was joy or sadness, she just wanted to see the face of her husband right away.

After running for quite a while, Mu Chu stopped, fixed his spot and saw two people riding on horses not far away, but his eyes avoided Zhong Qiyu on his own, and only saw Shen Qingshu's white clothes being blown up by the wind , look at the villagers and noisy children around Shen Qingshu, look at Shen Qingshu's elegant and easy-going smile at them.

When the line of sight overlapped with hers, and then saw her abandoning the horse and running towards him, tears welled up in her heart, but she still pretended to be strong and kept the tears in her eyes until the visitor hugged her into her arms That moment was able to pour out.

Unknowingly, his hands climbed up to Shen Qingshu's back and began to beat lightly, as if venting his dissatisfaction with the pain of longing, and also as if he had been coquettish for a long time. For this, Shen Qingshu just hugged her tighter, in order to Let me tell you what I miss these days.

Except for Guo Guo who followed Shen Qingshu and ran forward, the people behind were also very sensible and didn't come forward again, standing where they were and not disturbing them.

Because of sobbing, Mu Chu's body also trembled. Shen Qingshu hugged her, but felt that she seemed to lose weight a little before, and felt a slight pain in his heart.

"Why are you back..." Mu Chu asked in a muffled voice in his arms, didn't the letter he sent clearly say that he would not be able to come back until after autumn?

Because I miss you, because I want to see you...

But Shen Qingshu couldn't say it directly.

Let go of her, took out the veil to wipe away tears for her, and looked at her face carefully, she was indeed thinner, and her face was a little haggard.

"Go home and talk, okay?"

Mu Chu nodded obediently, because she saw the love seeping from the bottom of her husband's eyes, which was very gentle and warm.

Holding Mu Chu's hand, Shen Qingshu beckoned to Zhong Qiyu who was behind to signal him to follow, and then whispered to Mu Chu: "Do you want to ride back together?"

Mu Chu looked at Guo Guo who had been walking back and forth between her and Shen Qingshu, and then nodded again.

Shen Qingshu pulled Guozi's rein again, wanting to treat a child like a child: "Guozi is good, bend down."

Guozi exhaled a hot breath towards Mu Chu, and walked a few times "deer deer", as if thinking.

After waiting for a while, he really fell down. Shen Qingshu smiled knowingly and asked Mu Chu to get on the horse. After all, Mu Chu was very courageous, but before Mu Chu could sit still, the fruit seemed to be playing tricks on her. Before Shen Qingshu After giving the order, he stood up straight, causing Mu Chu to almost fall down. Fortunately, Shen Qingshu turned over in time and hugged Mu Chu from behind, so that he was safe.

"Fruit!"

There was sullenness in Shen Qingshu's words, but Guozi also let out a "huhuhu" sound after neighing, playing with his temper.

It's not that Shen Qingshu has never seen fruit like this before, and he knew why, feeling angry and funny, he said: "My good girl, let me ask you, otherwise I will add carrots to your dinner today, okay?"

Guozi was quiet for a while, and then let out a neigh to express his response. It seemed that the deal was concluded.

Mu Chu was puzzled: "Sir, it doesn't seem to like me?"

"Nothing."

Of course it's not like what Shen Qingshu said, Guozi did play tricks because of Mu Chu. When Mu Chu appeared, Shen Qingshu just dropped it and ran away. Unable to resist the temptation of carrots, she still had to obediently carry the two of them home.

The villagers behind them still followed them, but Zhong Qiyu looked at the intimate back of Shen Qingshu and Mu Chu on horseback and sighed secretly:

"The employer didn't say that this lord has a family..."