Chapter 874 The Road Ahead

Qin Huaiyuan took Brother Han over, bumped him in his arms, and asked with a smile: "Do you still remember the sentence that grandpa taught you just now?"

Brother Han thought for a while and replied loudly: "I'll punish the people and punish them. I'll sit in court and ask questions. I'll hold the seal in the bow."

Qin Huaiyuan smiled and nodded, and then asked Brother Zhao in Pang Xiao's arms: "What do you mean by this sentence? Does Brother Zhao still remember it?"

Brother Zhao blinked his long eyelashes, pouted and shook his head, as if he felt ashamed, so he simply buried his face in Pang Xiao's arms.

Brother Han also frowned: "Grandpa, that sentence is too long, and Brother Han can't remember it."

Qin Yining was very happy to see it: "Father, have you started teaching them the Thousand-Character Classic?"

"Yeah. They're all smart."

Knowing that he had been praised, Brother Han shook his head proudly.

Pang Xiao looked at his little face, but he didn't say anything to persuade him. At first, he thought that the child was too young, and it would be too early for him to start learning the Thousand-Character Classic without even saying everything. But it was obvious that Qin Huaiyuan taught well and both children enjoyed it.

He is a rough man, and his father-in-law is more experienced in this area. He will feel comfortable leaving the children to his father-in-law to teach him.

A group of people entered the back room talking. The old lady, Mrs. Zheng and Mr. Ma were sitting on the Arhat bed by the window talking. The second master and his wife, Qin Han and his wife were also there. Qin Huining and Miss Eight were also sitting on the other side of the table, chatting and laughing in low voices.

When Qin Yining saw that the whole family was there, he happily stepped forward and saluted the old lady and the others.

Pang Xiao put Brother Zhao down and bowed to the old lady and the two grandmothers.

"It'll be good to come back, it'll be good to come back." The old lady smiled kindly, but her complexion was not as rosy as in previous years.

After experiencing so many ups and downs, the old lady has long lost the desire to win. In addition, she has been spending all day with Zheng and Ma in recent days, and she has also been mentally affected by these two people. Now that her children are all around her, it is already her greatest happiness.

Qin Huaiyuan smiled and handed Brother Zhao and Brother Han over to the wet nurse, and asked them to take the children out for snacks first.

Aunt Qin knew that Qin Huaiyuan had something serious to say, so she retreated to the door and signaled the maids to retreat with him. She closed the door and guarded outside to prevent others from approaching.

Qin Huaiyuan said: "Jian Zhixi and Sister Yi are back, and our family is complete. I have a decision. Now let me tell you, and everyone will listen."

Did the second master and the third master look at each other? They couldn't help but think to themselves: This is indeed the case.

Qin Huaiyuan has been back for half a month. Although he still looks as peaceful and elegant as before, as a brother, it can be seen that he is often worried.

Anticipating that there would be such a conversation, the second master said: "Brother, just say what you have to say."

The old lady also said: "Brother Meng, what have you decided?"

Qin Huaiyuan sighed and said with emotion: "This time I was able to survive, but the process was really bumpy. I won't go into details about the hardships, but everyone can imagine. I was walking in the desert, although there was Sister Yi who arranged for me to go there. A person, but the feeling of looking around at a loss, unable to distinguish the way in and the way out, was really...

"I have thought a lot and seen a lot during these days. I have been working for the imperial court for most of my life, first in the Yan Dynasty and then in the Zhou Dynasty. But you have all seen what happened to me in the end.

“My old colleagues in Dayan still secretly accuse me of treason.

Not to mention my colleagues in Dazhou, when I died, no one came to express condolences. There was only one Prince Consort, and it was all because of my uncle's sake. "

Qin Huaiyuan stood up and pointed to the place under his feet.

"When the Hunjun and the Demon Queen were back together, my relationship caused the family to suffer. Sister Yi was almost captured by the Demon Queen to eat her flesh. The whole family also faced retaliation. Just how many of us have been infected in this land under our feet. The blood of the Qin family has killed many loyal servants of the Qin family in vain."

The old lady was holding back her tears, "My twin granddaughters, and my filial third daughter-in-law..."

Everyone's noses felt sore when they heard this. Thinking of the third wife who was killed to protect his son, the third master choked up and Qin Yu also wiped away tears on his sleeves. He has not renewed his relationship so far because of the death of his wife.

Everyone knew the reason for the tragedy of the Qin family. When all the male members of the Sun family in Dingguo Palace were executed and the women were used as maids, Mrs. Zheng understood best the anger and heart-piercing pain of losing a family.

Mrs. Zheng took the old lady's hand and patted it comfortingly, but she also shed tears.

Qin Huaiyuan shook his head: "I thought I had a clear conscience, but looking back now, after wasting most of my life, my family members also got involved. Now I don't ask for any achievements. I don't want to leave a name in history. The fear of us has never been eliminated, and if we stay here, we may become a target in the future."

With firm eyes, Qin Huaiyuan saluted the old lady and her family, "This time, Sister Yi's people rescued me. In order to get rid of the pursuers, they took me directly to a place called Xiyue in the desert. oasis.

"Sister Yi and Zhixi established a world there. I lived there for a while and made a thorough inspection. Although the place is closed, the folk customs are still relatively simple. It is not difficult to control and develop.

"So what I want to tell you today is that staying here will sooner or later become a constraint for Zhixi and Sister Yi. One day in the future, our lives will be in the hands of the emperor. My second brother and my third brother are now Without an official position, I don’t care about my posthumous reputation anymore. Why don’t we move our family to Xiyue and start over there?”

Qin Huaiyuan looked at Zheng and Ma again, saluted and said: "Mother-in-law, my in-laws, my proposal is not just for the Qin family, but naturally also includes the Wangfu and Sun families. Zhixi's current situation, even if I don't pay close attention to it, He said, everyone has noticed it. The emperor is afraid of the sun, and there will be a battle in the future. One by one of us, we will definitely be involved.

"I am already a dead person outside this time, and the target of the blame will be turned towards you. Instead of staying here and worrying, why don't we go to Xiyue together as a family? I am going to Xiyue this time, and I have brought cloth, gold, silver, and grain and seeds with me. In the past. Sister Qi Yi's men have a way of identifying directions in the desert. You can tell by seeing how well I can get out after going in. Even if we go in, we won't be able to get out.

"When the time comes, stay away from right and wrong and manage that oasis well. It can not only protect the safety of our family, but also stay away from disputes and recuperate quietly. It will not be a drag on Zhixi and Sister Yi, and there is no need to worry about who will catch them. Let’s be hostages.”

Qin Huaiyuan's words were so straightforward that all the women and children present could understand them.

Although the words were rough, the truth was what he had figured out over this period of time.

"For the survival of our three families, leaving this place of right and wrong is the most appropriate way. The sunset is deep in the desert, and the desert is the best barrier. We can start over there. Second brother, third brother, you guys What do you think? Where is your mother-in-law?"

The room fell into dead silence.

Everyone was frowning in thought.

After a long time, the second master said hoarsely: "I think what the elder brother said makes sense, and I agree."

The third master also sighed and nodded.

He is different from the second master. The second master does not work as an official and stays at home. He only teaches his children and nephews to read. But the third master controls the financial lifeline of the Qin family, and he has a lot of business to do. Compared to the second master, the third master gave up more when he nodded.

Qin Huaiyuan nodded secretly, and then explained: "Third brother, don't worry, we will move our family, but we will never come out again. Your business can be looked after by a reliable person, and the accounts will be reconciled after a period of time. For details, It’s just about arrangements, it’s not about giving up completely.”

The Third Master nodded, "It will be more secure if you do this. I also agree."

The three masters all nodded, and the children naturally couldn't disobey. The old lady didn't care where she went, as long as the whole family could stay together safely, she naturally agreed.

Zheng thought for a while and said: "Our Sun family has some foundation in the south, but it is not difficult. I can leave those connections to Sister Yi for the time being. When peace comes, the same will be done in detail. "

Qin Huaiyuan said respectfully: "What my mother-in-law said is true. All of us can leave, but Sister Yi and Erhe cannot leave."

All eyes were focused on the two of them.

Pang Xiao smiled sarcastically, "Don't worry, father-in-law. If all the people I care about can go to a safe place, then I will be able to do things more freely. It's just Sister Yi..." Pang Xiao looked at Qin Yining hesitantly, "Sister Yi, why don't you go to Xiyue with your family?"

Qin Yining was lowering his eyes in deep thought when he heard the words and suddenly raised his head, "Why? I left and you were left to fight alone? I was just thinking that when I left the capital, Mr. Mu happened to leave the corpses of bandits all over the ground for the court, and the whole family suddenly The time was gone, which could just be blamed on the bandits. The Holy Spirit was far away in the capital and could not see the scene with his own eyes. This statement is still 80% credible.

"But I can't leave. If I leave, it's very likely that the Holy Spirit will take notice. Even if the Holy Spirit doesn't notice, don't forget that you still have a 'troublemaker' locked up."

Pang Xiao looked solemn and had to admit that Qin Yining's concerns were well-founded.

Tianjizi's target is their husband and wife. If Qin Yining stays, Tianjizi will not care where the Qin family and Pang family have gone. But if Qin Yining also leaves, Tianjizi wonders whether he will focus on the desert. among.

The desert in the no-man's land could stop Li Qitian's soldiers and horses, but it could not stop Tianjizi.

Just as Pang Xiao couldn't walk, Qin Yining couldn't walk either.

Pang Xiao sighed softly and nodded helplessly.

Qin Huaiyuan also knew that they had their own difficulties, so he patted Pang Xiao on the shoulder and said sincerely: "Now that the matter is over, Zhixi, you should calm down and think about the future. In my opinion, it’s better to retreat as soon as possible and stay away from the dispute.”