Seeing that Governor Tan, who held a high and powerful position, returned home defeated, several officials who had been hiding outside the hall to watch rushed into the hall and faced Governor Ma and Dongfang. Ying Yifan sang praises.
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Governor Ma used the hands of his goddaughter to thwart the wishful thinking of his former political enemy. Naturally, he was very proud and satisfied, and his subordinates listened
Although most of them were disgusting words, they couldn't help but feel happy. After a few polite words with a smile, they were sent away.
The wife of General Liao also came out of the hiding place behind the screen, took Dongfang Ying's arm, praised her repeatedly, called her "sister", and said that her kung fu was so good. This time she returned to her hometown to visit relatives. Having her under my protection makes me feel at ease.
Nangong Huiyue hurriedly stepped forward to remind Dongfang Ying that it was getting late. Yesterday, she made an appointment with Shipowner Xu to board the ship today. If she was late, she would not give an explanation, for fear that Breaking one's word is arousing criticism.
The most important thing is that the luggage and mounts are still on the boat. It would be a bad thing if the owner sailed away on his own.
Dongfang Ying suddenly woke up and almost forgot about this incident. She hurriedly informed her adoptive father of the situation and then hurried to Tianzi Pier.
Governor Ma understood the whole story and persuaded her not to worry. He immediately sent a General Fu Biaoqian to lead five pacesetters to Tianzi Pier to find the cruise ship and retrieve Dongfang Ying. luggage and mounts.
Dongfang Ying thought of the three sisters Lu Qiuying and the four brothers Shi Dajiang, so she told Mr. Qian that when she saw them on the dock, she would also take them to the governor's Yamen.
At this time, Liao Zhihui also bid farewell to Governor Ma, saying that the supplies, food and wages had been loaded on the ship, and 600 newly recruited soldiers were waiting to set off. He would lead the team to Tainan Prefecture soon.
Governor Ma told him sincerely that after he went to Taiwan, he would cooperate sincerely with Liu Zhentai, the commander-in-chief of South Australia, to defend Taiwan and never let the Japanese pirates’ ambitions succeed. Give him a reward to celebrate his success.
Liao Zhihui bid farewell to Governor Ma, and Mrs. Liao also said goodbye to her husband in tears, looking forward to his early triumphant return.
After that, Mrs. Liao returned to Liao Mansion and said she would get her luggage and then meet Dongfang Ying and others.
Governor Ma asked Dongfang Ying when he would set off. Dongfang Ying calculated that there were only twelve days left before March 30th. The schedule was urgent and there could be no further delay, so he said that he would set off immediately. .
Although Governor Ma was reluctant to give up, he had no choice but to immediately order the butler to pack all the gifts and load them on the carriage, so that Dongfang Ying could take them away when she hit the road.
Dongfang Ying althoughI felt it was troublesome, but I couldn't bear to refuse my adoptive father's offer. Besides, I had been persuaded before, so I thought that in the worst case, I could sell it into money and distribute it to the people along the way, which could be regarded as giving back to the people.
Then Dongfang Ying asked about the mileage of the sea route from Guangzhou Prefecture to Songjiang Prefecture. Governor Ma said it was nearly 3,500 miles;
He also asked how far a rice warship could sail in one day. ? Governor Ma did know a little bit about these military matters. It was said that if the wind and water were favorable, he could sail 450 miles in a day at the fastest.
Dongfang Ying felt relieved after hearing this. According to this calculation, if he sailed four hundred miles a day, he would be able to reach Songjiang Mansion in less than ten days. At that time, he would abandon the ship and take a fast horse. With Qian Lixue's foot power, he could reach Jinling in one day.
Half an hour later, Mr. Fu Biaoqian brought back the three girls, Lu Qiuying and Shi Dajiang. Everyone was overjoyed to see each other.
Dongfang Ying introduced the seven people to Governor Ma, saying that they were her friends in need. Governor Ma was very polite and ordered the butler to hold a banquet. It was not only a farewell party for her goddaughter Dongfang Ying, but also for the seven people. Come to catch the wind.
During the dinner, Dongfang Ying asked about their respective circumstances. Lu Qiuying and the three girls said sadly that when they returned to their old residence, the team was empty and had become a place for beggars and refugees. They are really all dead.
I have no other thoughts from now on. I just want to follow Dongfang Ying and be a good sister for life. That is enough.
Dongfang Ying Zi comforted her with her gentle words. We are all reunited by fate. Once we are sisters, we will be sisters forever. She will definitely protect all the sisters and prevent them from being harmed again.
In addition, Dongfang Ying also found that several people in Shi Dajiang had wounds on their faces, which looked like bruises and swollen faces. She quickly asked them what was going on. Did they fight with others?
The four of them hesitated. In the end, Shi Dajiang said that he did not fight with anyone, but that he accidentally stepped on the steps of the flower alley at night and fell, causing bruises.
Seeing the reaction of the four people like this, Dongfang Ying was dubious, but it was difficult to investigate in person. She thought she would ask them separately when she had time.
After lunch, Mrs. Liao also came with two personal maids, ready to set off.
Governor Ma and Mrs. Ma bid farewell to Dongfang Ying and Mrs. Liao when they left the house. The housekeeper asked his servants to drive two carriages filled with gifts to the dock.
Dongfang Ying rode a white horse, Shi Dajiang rode a red horse, and the others were riding in carriages. As soon as they arrived at Tianzi Pier, they saw that the rice warships prepared by Liao Zhihui in advance were already at the dock. On standby.
Dongfang Ying saw that although the warship was not very huge, it was much longer than the cruise ship hired before, at least six or seven feet tall, and about two feet wide.
There is a huge fan-shaped sail in the middle and the bow of the ship, and there is also a small sail in the stern. There are four oars on each side of the ship's side to assist in rocking the oar forward.
At this time, there were already twenty pacesetters standing in two rows on the deck., and there were ten sailors. At this time, a leading captain saw Mrs. Liao arriving, walked across the bridge to the shore, raised his hands and said to Mrs. Liao:
"Madam, you are here, I'm waiting for you." Zhiyuan is the commander-in-chief of General Liao Shen.
"General Liao ordered us to accompany the ship to protect his wife and escort her to her natal home.
"Please follow your humble duty and board the ship. The accommodation for the journey has been arranged."
Mrs. Liao nodded and said to Kuang Zhiyuan:
"Thank you, Mr. Kuang. We are also traveling with Mr. Futai's adopted daughter, Miss Dongfang, and many of her friends. Can there be cabins arranged for them to live in the ship?"
Then Kuang Zhiyuan looked at Dongfang Ying and others, thought for a moment, and asked:
"Madam, how many people are there in total?"
Mrs. Liao turned around and asked Dongfang Ying:
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"Sister Dongfang, how many sisters and friends do you have in total?"
Dongfang Ying smiled and said:
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"No more, no less, exactly twelve people."
Mrs. Liao said hello and said to Kuang Zhiyuan:
"Mr. Kuang , can it accommodate twelve people?"
Kuang Zhiyuan pondered for a moment and said:
"Madam, there are still three empty cabins that can be accommodated. I'm afraid we need four. I wonder if Ms. Dongfang can accept it if she can live in a room alone?"
Dongfang Ying and others understood clearly without Mrs. Liao asking again. Nangong Huiyue answered first:
" No problem, the four of us can live in one room."
She naturally wants to live with Dongfang Ying, and Xiaoyun and Xiaoxia are her personal maids, and they have never been shy about it, even if they let her go. It didn't hurt that they were sleeping soundly on the edge of the cave.
Over there, Gan Taoxian was unwilling to be lonely and said softly:
"It's okay for four people to live in one room. I will live wherever Sister Dongfang lives."
Nangong Huiyue felt an unknown fire in her heart and rolled her eyes:
"Why are you so shameless? Ying'er naturally lives in the same room with me, where is your seat?"
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Gan Taoxian curled her lips and said:
"She didn't say she wanted to sleep with you! Besides, I don't care, so what do you care about?"
Nangong Hui Yue said angrily:
"Do you need to say this? Sister Ying'er and I have never been separated. We have always lived together.
"And so is Xiaoyun Xiaoxia. I'm inseparable. The four of us happen to live in the same room. Just save yourself and don't come and join in the fun. "
Dongfang Ying saw people coming and going around the dock. In order to avoid attracting attention in public, she quickly said:
"Sister Gan, you stay in the same room as Sister Lu and the others. Bar, isn’t this good? We are all sisters, why bother with such trivial matters? "
Gan Taoxian pouted and said:
"But, I don't get along with Lu Yatou and Wu Yatou, and I'm afraid of having a quarrel with them. Isn't that also bad? "
Nangong Huiyue sneered:
"You can't get along with me, so why are you still begging to squeeze in? "
When Dongfang Ying saw these two women, they refused to give up. They were really bigger than each other. It was more of a headache than fighting with martial arts masters. She really didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
At this time, Mrs. Liao came forward. He took Gan Taoxian's arm and said with a smile:
"How about this? Sister Taoxian will live in the same room with me. We sisters will hit it off immediately. I really hope that I can have one more confidant during the trip. The knowledgeable female companion chatted with me to relieve my boredom. "
Dongfang Ying was overjoyed and smiled quickly:
"The best thing is that Mrs. Liao is the wisest. Everyone gets what he deserves, so stop arguing and get on the ship and set sail. "
Gan Tao Xian's apricot eyes turned slightly, she smiled and hugged Mrs. Liao, and said:
"That's exactly what I want! Mrs. Liao is as kind as an eldest sister, well-informed and well-educated. The younger sister can be by her side and ask for advice nearby, which is much better than being angry with the unruly village girl! "
Nangong Huiyue was furious when she heard that she was holding a gun and a stick. Just as she was about to retort, Dongfang Ying hurriedly covered her mouth and said with a smile:
"Sister Yue'er, you are also the eldest lady of the Nangong family and a lady from a famous family, right? "
Nangong Huiyue then thought about it, that's right, what kind of status do I have, why do I always have verbal disputes with the shrew named Gan? I have lost my worth!
Huh, as long as Ying'er's husband treats me well and only has me in his heart, I will win over all the women. Forget it, I won't argue with you...
In fact, Gan Taoxian also had exactly what he wanted for this result. Mrs. Liao got close, which was exactly what she expected.
At that moment, Kuang Zhiyuan led Mrs. Liao and walked across the cockpit first to get off the rice boat. Gan Taoxian supported Mrs. Liao and the two maids. The maids also followed behind.
Dongfang Ying asked the women Wu Xiahe, Lu Qiuying, and Qi Donghua to leave first, leaving the four men Shi Dajiang to help carry the items on the carriage, and then she led the white horse. He and Red Horse also walked past the cockpit.
The gifts from the two carriages were piled in a warehouse at the bottom of the ship, and the resting cabin was also at the bottom of the ship, divided into two parts, the front and rear, with the sailors in the front cabin. and the accommodation of the pacesetters,
The rear cabin was modified, with a total of five bedrooms and a warehouse. The two rooms at the rear are more spacious, each with four sleeping beds; the other three rooms are Two two-story wooden beds are installed, with bunk beds for sleeping.
Mrs. Liao lives on the left side of the back, Dongfang Ying and Nangong Huiyue live on the right side of the back, and the three sisters Lu Qiuying live in the middle cabin on the right.The four of Shi Dajiang lived next door to them.
Mr. Kuang and his two soldiers lived in the bedroom on the left, next to the warehouse.
When everyone was settled, Commander Kuang gave the order to sail the ship, so the sailors took the sails and rudders, rocked the oars and set off, heading south towards the Pearl River Estuary.