"We're going the wrong way."

As soon as Gu Changjin finished speaking, Rong Shu's hand holding the car curtain froze. She never expected that Gu Changjin would notice the change of path.

Cheng'an Houfu is on Qilin East Street. The fastest and cheapest way to get to Qilin East Street from Wutong Lane is to turn right from Wutong Lane and drive into the busiest Chang'an Street. Follow Chang'an Street to the end and turn a corner. Son, if we walk for half an hour, we will reach Qilin East Street.

If you turn left from Wutong Lane, you will have to bypass Chang'an Street and take a lot of unnecessary steps.

Rong Shu sent the coachman to change the route early in the morning and insisted on taking the Marquis's carriage. She must have had her thoughts in mind.

On this day in their previous life, they turned right and went straight into Chang'an Street. Unexpectedly, chaos broke out in Chang'an Street. The Dongcheng Military and Horse Department and Shuntian Mansion Office dispatched hundreds of people to suppress the chaos completely.

At that time, Rong Shu and Gu Changjin were riding the Gu family's carriage, and they were unlucky enough to run into the chaos halfway through Chang'an Street.

The Gu family's carriage was old and crude. Rong Shu remembered clearly that the carriage was useless, but it was knocked over in the blink of an eye. With great force, she slammed into the car window. Her forehead immediately swelled up, and her internal organs were so painful that they almost moved out of place.

But despite this, she still didn't forget to hold a small trunk, for fear that something might go wrong with the homecoming gift that Gu Changjin prepared for her father and grandmother. It was this cage that blocked her from a disaster and blocked an arrow that shot in from the window.

Gu Changjin, who was beside her, was less lucky. He was hit by an arrow in the shoulder. Blood surged out and fell into the hem of Rong Shu's skirt. Rong Shu was so frightened that he panicked and hurriedly threw his hands. He opened his hands to protect Gu Changjin.

After all, she was an innocent boudoir lady, and when faced with such an unexpected incident, her every move was based on instinct.

Compared with her, Gu Changjin was much calmer.

Even if the carriage overturned, he would not be surprised. If he was hit by an arrow, he would just break the arrow without saying a word.

When Dudu Rongshu stretched his hands to protect him, his calm expression finally showed some waves.

But he didn't appreciate it at all. After pulling Rong Shu away, he only said "Stay in the car and wait for me" before kicking the door open and throwing her in the carriage.

At that time, it was already boiling outside.

The cries of women and children, the angry scolding of men, and the sounds of close combat turned this short section of downtown into a pot of chaotic porridge.

It was not until the officials from Shuntian Mansion arrived that the chaos came to an end.

The autumn sun was like fire, the air was filled with the smell of blood, and shocking blood stains were dripping on the ground.

The overturned carriage was righted, Gu Changjin opened the curtain, his eyes swept across her purple forehead, and said coldly: "Is there any other injuries?"

Rong Shu shook his head, which was strange to say, Ever since he left the carriage, her place had been calm.

Since he couldn't return home that day, Gu Changjin suffered a lot of injuries. The wounds were bloody and bloody, with bones visible deep inside. After returning to the Gu Mansion, he seemed to finally take a breath and fainted.

The past events passed by in front of my eyes.

Rong Shu withdrew his eyes from the window and replied warmly: "I ordered the coachman to go from here. The Yueniang Festival has just passed, and Chang'an Street is now busy with traffic and pedestrians. Bypass Chang'an Street and drive from Yinhuai It would probably be faster if we walked along the alley."

Gu Changjin was silent for a long time, just staring at her with his eyes lowered.

Rong Shu could feel a pressure pouring from him, but after all, she had been with Gu Changjin for three years, and she was already used to his appearance. Not only was she not afraid, but she could even raise the corners of her lips to warm him. Smile gracefully.

"There is an old locust tree at the end of Yinhuai Alley. It was struck by lightning hundreds of years ago. I thought the tree was dead, but unexpectedly it bloomed with silver flowers that year. Later, the tree was destroyed by this alley. The people here regard it as a sacred tree and always pay homage to it during festivals and hang a few blessing papers. Therefore, the name of this alley was changed. "

I had long wanted to come here to open my eyes, so I simply changed my route. When you pass by later, you might as well wish me a wish."

Perhaps these words dispelled Gu Changjin's doubts. As soon as Rong Shu finished speaking, he said "no need" and remained calm. He closed his eyes.

Rong Shu was not surprised by his attitude of "respecting ghosts and gods and keeping away from them".

In the past, she didn't believe it either.

But now, she couldn't help but not believe it. If there are no ghosts and gods in this world, how could she come back to life?

The carriage went smoothly and swayed through Yinhuai Lane.

When passing the old locust tree, Rong Shu opened the curtain and looked at the dense red silk floating on the tree in the warm wind. He silently recited in his heart: Thank you to the gods and Buddhas from all directions in the world for allowing her to live again. This time, She will live a long life.

Because of the long detour, the carriage traveled for a full hour before arriving at the Marquis of Chengan's Mansion.

Madam Hou Shen got up early in the morning and ordered the servants and wives to clean and prepare the banquet.

Aunt Zhou was Shen's nanny. She knew that Shen's whole heart was looking forward to Rong Shu Guining, so she sent someone to guard the gate early.

Before Rong Shu's carriage arrived at the gate of the Hou Mansion, someone had already gone to Qinghengyuan to spread the word that the eldest girl was back. After a while, Mrs. Shen led a group of servants from Qingheng Courtyard to the Chuihua Gate.

As soon as Rong Shu got off the carriage, a servant woman came forward to greet him and carried the blessing cakes and fruits from the carriage to the mansion one by one.

Rong Shu looked at the plaque with the four words "Cheng'an Marquis Mansion" written in gold powder and breathed a sigh of relief.

Sure enough, she was right to take a detour. This time, she finally returned to the Hou Mansion smoothly.

The group of people was about to enter the main entrance. As soon as Rong Shu walked around the screen wall, he saw a beautiful woman wearing a half-arm pomegranate-colored phoenix skirt standing at the hanging flower door, looking at her with a smile.

Rong Shu's eyes turned red instantly.

"Aniang." She called softly, picked up her skirt and walked quickly towards Mrs. Shen.

Mrs. Shen smiled and said: "Slow down, how come you become irritable after getting married?" Then she looked at Gu Changjin and said, "It makes Yunzhi laugh."

Yunzhi is Gu Changjin's cousin . .

Gu Changjin is two years older than Rong Shu and has already reached puberty two months earlier.

"Yunzhi" was Gu Changjin's tutor. Lu Zhuo, the Minister of Punishment, personally gave him the nickname. People close to him called him "Yunzhi".

Gu Changjin stepped forward and saluted respectfully, cupped his hands and said, "I have met my mother."

Shen smiled and said, "No need to be polite, Zhaozhao's grandmother and father are waiting at He'an Hall, you come with me."

He'an Hall is Rong Shu . The courtyard where my grandmother lived was on the east side of the Hou Mansion. Walk east from the Chaoshou Veranda, pass through a lotus pond in the middle, and you can reach it in another two-quarters of an hour.

There are three people in the Rong family.

The eldest master, Rong Jun, was the eldest son born to Mr. Rong and his first wife, Mrs. Sun. He married Mrs. Zhu, the daughter of the former Shaoqing of Taichang Temple.

In the year when the saint ascended the throne, Rong Jun suffered from a serious illness and passed away in his early twenties, leaving only an infant son, Rong Ze, the eldest son of the Rong family.

The second master, Rong Yu, was born to his aunt, but he was raised by Mrs. Rong since childhood and married Zhong, the daughter of the magistrate of Quanzhou. Zhong and Rong Yu had a close relationship and had two sons and one daughter together, namely Erlang Jun Ronghong, Third Lang Jun Rongbo and Third Girl Rong Qi.

The third master is Rong Shu's father, Mrs. Rong's direct son, and now the Marquis of Cheng'an Rong Xun.

Mrs. Rong is Mrs. Rong’s stepmother and also Sun’s cousin. When Mrs. Sun was seriously ill, she was afraid that her future bride would be unkind and treat her two sons poorly, so she took her cousin Liang, Mrs. Rong, who was born in a peasant family, to Taiyuan Mansion and arranged for her to be Mrs. Rong's stepmother.

The Rong family was originally just an ordinary military household in Taiyuan Prefecture. The fact that it was able to rise from a military household to a noble family was actually due to the efforts of Old Master Rong and Rong Shu's eldest uncle Rong Jun.

Old Mrs. Rong was originally a member of the Qianhu Guard Station under Daizhou in Taiyuan Prefecture. When Emperor Jiayou started his rebellion in Taiyuan Prefecture, Mr. Rong was one of the first generals to protect Emperor Jiayou. Later, he recommended his eldest son Rong Jun to serve as Emperor Jiayou's cavalry army. Rong Jun was strategic and brave in killing enemies, and made many great contributions to Emperor Jiayou.

Only father and son were not blessed. Less than half a year after Emperor Jiayou ascended the throne, they died of illness. Later, Emperor Jiayou rewarded the Rong family for their merits. Thinking of the military achievements of the Rong family and his son, he made the Rong family the Marquis of Cheng'an Mansion, granted a royal title, and allowed the family to be hereditary for three generations.

The title of Marquis of Cheng'an thus fell on Rong Xun, who had never made any meritorious deeds.

Before the saint ascended the throne, Rong Xun made a marriage contract with Rong Shu's mother, Shen Yizhen, the daughter of Shen Huai, the richest man in Yangzhou.

In the first year of Jiayou's reign, Rong Xun married Shen Yizhen and gave birth to his eldest daughter Rong Shu the following year. After inheriting the title of Marquis of Cheng'an, he took in a concubine, with whom he gave birth to a son and a daughter, namely the fourth son, Jun Rongqing, and the second daughter, Rong Juan.

When Rong Shu entered He'an Hall, it was already full of people. Except for his second uncle who was working abroad and his cousin Rong Ze who was a supervisor in the Imperial College, everyone in each room was there.

Mrs. Rong sat at the top, and next to her sat the second girl Rong Wei and the third girl Rong Qi. The two granddaughters, one gentle and lovely, the other innocent, were wearing colorful clothes and talking funny words to each other, which made the old lady laugh.

However, as soon as Rong Shu entered the door, the laughter and laughter in the hall suddenly fell silent. Mrs. Rong glanced at Rong Shu and Shen, and the smile on her face faded.

Rong Shu stepped forward and bowed politely to the old lady.

"Granddaughter greets grandma."

Mrs. Rong looked at her and nodded: "I have become calmer after getting married."

Then she looked at Gu Changjin who was attending the ceremony with her, and said in a calm tone: "This girl was raped in the Hou Mansion . Her mother is spoiled, has a spoiled temper, and is very angry. Please bear with her."

The old lady seemed to be slapping Gu Changjin, but in fact, Rong Shu knew that her grandmother was probably dissatisfied with her again. Inside and outside, there is a gun and a stick.

Mrs. Rong's direct grandchildren are actually only Rong Shu, Rong Juan and Rong Qing, but Rong Shu has not been favored by Mrs. Rong since she was a child.

Rong Shu was born on the Hungry Ghost Festival, and due to the conflict between his horoscope and Mrs. Rong, he was sent away from the Marquis Mansion at the age of four. Therefore, the relationship between the grandfather and grandson was very weak.

But today is her return home after all. Her granddaughter returns to Ning with her grandson-in-law. Even if she is no longer favored, she should still be given the face she deserves.

Mrs. Rong's behavior is really not the behavior that a royal wife should have.

But it wasn't just once or twice that the old lady couldn't understand the importance. Rong Shu had already gotten used to it and was not annoyed. He held the ugly-looking Shen on his arm, smiled and saluted the elders beside him.

It wasn't until he reached Marquis Chengen that the smile on his lips faded a little.

"My daughter has met her father." She curtsied with her skirts folded, her slender white neck slightly lowered, and her posture looked respectful.

Marquis Chengen nodded gently and said in a preaching tone: "Your mother has been looking forward to your return since early morning. Today I will spend more time with your mother in Qinghengyuan."

Rong Shu said respectfully.

Marquis Cheng'an looked at his eldest daughter who was married with his hands behind his back, and moved his lips, intending to say something. But the father and daughter had been separated for a long time, and they were speechless for a while.

After a pause, he turned to look at Gu Changjin who was standing aside, and said: "Erlang, Sanlang and Silang wanted to ask you to tutor their homework yesterday. If you have nothing to do, follow me to the study and give it to those few." This young man who knows nothing about the world can give me some advice. "

Cheng'an Hou, the father-in-law, was extremely arrogant. Rong Shu paused and subconsciously looked at Gu Changjin.