"Is it just an old friend?" Fang Juxiu asked keenly.

The two daughters of the Fang family looked at Ouyang Rong and Zhao Qingxiu who were sitting very close to each other.

Unlike Zhao Qingxiu, who was working quietly like Little Transparent, Ouyang Rong said with a normal expression:

"Speaking of which, I have always wanted to meet Xiu Niang's family. I want to... get to know each other. Xiu Niang usually talks little and seems to be a fool. As her sisters and friends, if you know anything about it, can you help let me know."

At this time, the blindfolded girl with azure ribbons, whose ears were pricked, suddenly touched Ouyang Rong's empty soup bowl and stood up, as if to scoop him some more soup.

Ouyang Rong shook his head and held her down: "No, I'm full."

Seeing this, Fang Juxiu pursed his lips. While observing Zhao Qingxiu's face from the corner of his eye, he spoke calmly and continued the topic interrupted by the young master:

"Where she lives...actually, we don't know much about her, we only know that...she is very busy and is away from home all the time, so we sent Xiu Niang to the Beitian Nursing Home to be raised."

"oh."

Ouyang Rong lowered his eyes and nodded, seemingly unsurprised, and continued to grab chopsticks to eat.

"By the way, do you two girls have a place to stay when they come to Xunyang City? How about staying overnight tonight?"

Fang Juxiu hesitated for a moment and said, "Actually, there's something else going on, so I might not be able to live here anymore."

"What's going on? Where are you going?"

"Go to Chengtian Temple to worship Buddha on behalf of my father..."

"Oh, it's not that far."

After Ouyang Rong heard this, he turned to Zhao Qingxiu and said:

"I almost forgot. I brought some pickled radish from Donglin Temple last time, and there is still a can left in the car. Your friend is here to try it together."

He smiled and said hello.

"Girls, please wait a moment. Come back as soon as you go down."

Ouyang Rong got up and went out.

The two girls saw him walking through the lobby. Before going out, he picked up a long piano case placed on the cabinet at the door and walked out.

This long piano case was not seen when Qiang Xiu and Fang Shengnan entered the door. It should be an accompanying item that he placed there when he entered later.

A handsome young man in a Confucian shirt carried the piano and left.

Fang Juxiu and Fang Shengnan cast their eyes on Zhao Qingxiu,

Zhao Qingxiu shook her head at them and pointed to the still warm food on the table.

The two girls had no choice but to lower their heads and continue to eat honestly, but their performances were different.

Fang Shengnan looked around, curiously appraising this cozy courtyard that was gradually starting to smell like a home.

Fang Juxiu was obviously more thoughtful, and there was a trace of worry between his gathered brows. He looked at Zhao Qingxiu's expression from time to time and hesitated to speak.

After a while, Ouyang Rong returned slowly, the piano case in his arms disappeared, and he held a can of pickled radish with two fingers. He gestured to them and said with a smile:

"Taste it."

The Fang sisters tasted it politely, their eyes brightened, and they praised it.

Ouyang Rong also chuckled and took the two girls to chat for a while.

After dinner, Ouyang Rong ran to the kitchen and helped Zhao Qingxiu wash the dishes.

At this time, seeing that it was getting late, Fang raised his sleeves and winked, and Fang Shengnan, who was greedy for pastries, immediately stood up.

The two girls went to the kitchen and said goodbye.

Ouyang Rong and Zhao Qingxiu heard this and sent them to the door.

Fang Shengnan didn't understand her sister's thoughts and was a little reluctant to leave her.

Fang raised his sleeves and turned back, ready to speak.

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of footsteps and the collision of iron tools outside the yard.

Fang Shengnan and Fang Jixiu were immediately shocked.

"Dong dong dong——!"

I saw a blue-clad policeman and a group of government soldiers knocking on the door impatiently.

"No one is allowed to move. We are ordered by the Supervisory Yuan and the Governor's Office to search suspicious houses in Xingzifang. Please cooperate obediently."

Ouyang Rong seemed confused, and stepped forward to the blue-clothed detective with his nostrils pointing towards the person at the front and asked:

"What are you searching for this late at night?"

The blue-robed catcher snorted coldly, took out a bronze dagger and signaled:

"This thing is a token of resistance against thieves. The latest news is that Xingzifang will be searched again, so anyone who hides this thing secretly deserves death."

Fang Shengnan and Fang Juxiu, who were behind, were shocked. The government actually had Yunmeng Ling in their hands? They even conducted a massive search!

Fang Shengnan nervously held something in his sleeve and looked at Zhao Qingxiu with a guilty look in his eyes. Fang raised his sleeve and cast his peripheral vision on the wall of the courtyard, frowning and calculating something... At this time, the two women saw Mr. Ouyang next to them and smiled softly.

He walked forward, pulled the blue-clad head catcher aside, and whispered.

"Yan Captou..."

The blue-robed catcher looked impatient at first, but after the handsome young man stuffed something into him and showed him a token, his expression softened slightly.

"It turns out it's Ouyang Sima... I'm sorry to bother you, but the rules can't be changed... Well, we still have to check it out, and ask the women to avoid it..."

The intermittent words of the head catcher named Yan reached Fang Shengnan and Fang Juxiu's ears.

"Of course I'll cooperate, I'll definitely cooperate, I'll just search you."

Ouyang Rong's voice suddenly became louder.

Yan Dutou led people in with a straight face.

Ouyang Rong turned around and looked at Fang Shengnan, who raised his sleeves and blinked.

The two girls understood immediately and took Zhao Qingxiu with them to stay in the courtyard and let the police officers search the lobby.

Ouyang Rong stood in front of the three women, and Zhao Qingxiu grabbed the hem of his clothes with her small hands, speaking quietly.

Fang Shengnan, Fang raised his sleeves and glanced at the motionless back of the handsome young man. There was a hint of gratitude in his eyes, and his impression in his mind was greatly improved.

After lighting a stick of incense, the detectives completed their search and returned to the court, clasping their fists and reporting:

"Head, there's no problem."

The head catcher surnamed Yan looked slightly relaxed.

"Then let's go."

He waved his hand and led his men to leave. Before leaving, he did not forget to turn around and tell Ouyang Rong:

"Recently, this area is under martial law. Death orders have been issued from above to find people. Most of those patrol teams are not in charge of the arrests. Therefore, if your female family members take to the streets, their identities will be checked. They will be treated equally. Your Excellency, you should let them be young.

It’s better to move around.”

"Understood, Xun Yanyan has his head arrested."

"It's not hard work. We are all doing things for the Ming Dynasty and the female historian. Aren't you the same? You are helping Yuan Changshi handle the reconstruction of the residential house in Xingzifang. You come here every day and you are so far away from home. You still have to buy a separate house."

It’s hard work to take a break in the courtyard..."

"Where, where."

Ouyang Rong sent Captain Yan and others out.

Hearing some conversations coming from the lobby, Fang Shengnan raised his sleeves and exchanged glances, thoughtfully.

Ouyang Rong returned with his hands behind his back.

Fang raised his sleeves and helped Zhao Qingxiu out, and found that Mr. Ouyang's face was calm, as if he was used to searches.

Fang Shengnan looked towards the direction where the blue-clothed police officer was leaving, his eyes suddenly clear, and he somewhat understood why the virgin woman was not discovered by the government.

Fang raised his sleeves to calm down and asked calmly:

"Young Master actually still has an official status?"

"You are an idle young official with the post of Sima... There have been a lot of searches like this recently. If you are an ordinary widowed woman, you will inevitably be bullied for a while when you encounter this gang of government soldiers. Some evil-minded people will take the opportunity to search your body... The two girls usually

When you go out, please protect yourself."

Ouyang Rong's face was humble, he said it in one sentence, and then he warned him seriously.

Fang Juxiu and Fang Shengnan didn't quite understand the complicated official duties in the government, but they did understand the attitude of the arrester in blue just now.

This official position of Sima should be similar to that of the head catcher who joined the army. They are considered to be at the same level. After Mr. Ouyang revealed his identity, the catcher's tone was quite polite and they were trying to show off to each other.

Without waiting for Fang to raise his sleeves and think about the question, Fang Shengnan clasped his fists tightly and expressed sincere gratitude: "Thank you very much, Mr. Ouyang, for your generous help this time."

"It's just a trivial matter, it's not worth mentioning. You are friends of the embroiderer, and you are guests from afar, so you shouldn't neglect your distinguished guests... By the way, it's getting dark, do you two girls want to leave? I can give you a ride on the way, but we're just going there.

Go to Xunyangfang, by the way, where are you going?"

"Chengtian Temple..." Fang Juxiu said hesitantly.
To be continued...