Fu Song

Chapter 247 Worry
The General Manager's Mansion is in the southeast of Xingqing Mansion, opposite to the Wang Mansion that Li Xu spent countless efforts to build.Its regulations are completely built according to the lord of a country. Although it is not comparable to the palace of the Song Dynasty official family in Bianliang City, it is also beautiful and magnificent.

But now, this huge mansion is naturally vacant.

As the current No. [-] person in Xingqing Mansion, Xiao Ding didn't even live in it, and the others, of course, don't even need to think about it.

In fact, it was Xiao Ding who really lived in it, and that was a real arrogance.

Now in this palace, there are only more than a hundred old soldiers stationed inside to guard, so as not to let the younger generation go in and sneak in, but also to maintain the vitality of this palace.

No matter how good a house is, as long as there is no one to live in it, it will be dilapidated after a long time.

Gao Qi stood in the yard of her own house, and when she looked up, she could see the carved railings and painted buildings of the mansion opposite.Compared with the small courtyard and tile-roofed house in Shentangbao, the current residence is much better than her family's residence in Bianliang, but Gao Qi feels that At this time, my state of mind is far inferior to the happiness I had when I was in Shentangbao.

Gao Qi only lived in Shentangbao for more than a year, but that year was the happiest time for her.Unlike when her husband was thousands of miles away in Bianliang, during those days, except for fighting, Xiao Ding spent the rest of the time by her side.

She raised chickens, ducks, geese, and a big fat pig in the yard.

She plants a small vegetable garden, and there is no shortage of melons and fruits throughout the year.

She learned how to draw, spin, and weave.

During that time, she was full of pride and felt infinite happiness.

But now, she was a little scared.

The change naturally came from her husband.

To be precise, her husband hasn't changed much. What brought her this change in mood was a series of influences caused by her husband's rising status.

It would be fine if it was an ordinary woman, they couldn't appreciate the subtle changes here, but Gao Qi was born in a Bianliang family.

Even though she has been living in a deep courtyard with high walls, she is not lacking in political sensitivity under the influence of what she hears and sees.When she left Bianliang, she was just the wife of a commander, and she didn't even have a life. Official women like this were really innumerable in Song Dynasty.But in less than three years, her husband has become the chief of the western march, a military officer of the third rank, and the appeasement envoy of Shaanxi Road is only the second rank.As for Gao Qi herself, she also has the title of a fourth-rank married woman, Hao Ming.

It was my own father, who was just a fifth-rank young minister who received a salary in Honghe Temple, and in these three years, he was directly promoted to the minister of Honghe Temple and became the head of a department.And the few brothers in the family who couldn't study or learn martial arts all got official positions. Although they were only some small officials, it was better for them to get money when they were free and not doing anything.

Now the family is very satisfied with her.Not only the parents, but also the brothers praised Xiao Ding for being young and promising in letters from home, and asked her to serve him carefully.

But now Gao Qi felt a chill passing through her heart from time to time.

As Xiao Ding's wife, now she still has the most important job, which is to communicate with the family members of the important generals and officials under her command.

That is to say, Gao Qi discovered a lot of clues in these exchanges and entertainment.

These senior officials and generals of the entire Western Army have no awe of the imperial court, such as the Tuoba family, the Ren family, and the Yu Zang family, but the family members of those Song officials are now also respectful of the Bian family. If Liang's person dismissed him, there was a big problem.

What these people are more concerned about is when Xiao Ding will be able to live in the huge and splendid mansion opposite.

This made Gao Qi worried.

Because of my husband, in the past few years, he has not cared so much about the officials in Bianliang City.Sometimes there is a strong breath of dissatisfaction in the words.

Especially every time I received a letter from my brother-in-law who was far away in Qianzhou, such words became stronger.

At first, Gao Qi said that it was because the officials punished her uncle to a wilderness like Qianzhou to annoy her husband, but later she vaguely felt that it was wrong, because whenever she received a letter from her uncle, Xiao Ding would send Chang Shi Zhang Yuan and the others came to discuss it, and such discussions often involved staying up all night, and then, the Western Army would always have a lot of policy changes.As for these changes, Gao Qi can quickly get feedback from the family members of those officials.

Now Gao Qi's understanding of the outside world is not as good as those of the family members of ordinary officials.

Now it's really not easy for her to go out, let alone go out for a stroll.

Standing in front of the lobby, watching his son Xiao Jing who just turned seven years old riding a pony horse rushing back and forth in the huge yard, while several generals spread their legs apart to take care of him, for fear that he would fall off, When one gets tired, switch to the other.Not to mention, although Xiao Jing is young, his riding skills are really good.

The son is getting stronger and more sensible day by day.

Looking at her son, Gao Qi involuntarily caressed her lower abdomen with her hand. She didn't know whether Xiao Jing would be given a younger brother or a younger sister a few months later?

After eight years of marriage, I finally got pregnant again.

In this year's time, he is preparing to accept some concubines for Xiao Ding?A child is always too small, and I am getting older, I thought I would not be able to have one!
In fact, Gao Qi is only twenty-four or five now!

But thinking about Xiao Ding's rejection of his proposal to take a concubine without even thinking about it, Gao Qi was filled with joy.

I am not a jealous woman, but I always feel bad about taking concubines for my husband.

A guard strode over, approached Gao Qi, bowed with crossed hands, and said: "Madam, the manager has returned to Xingqing Mansion today, and sent someone back to report that he will be home for dinner at night. But it might be a little later."

Xiao Ding went out to inspect, and this trip lasted for more than ten days. After hearing what the guards said, Gao Qi was full of joy.Speaking of which, Xiao Ding really doesn't eat much at home now.Even at home, they leave early and return late, and it is very rare for the whole family to sit and eat together.

Seeing Xiao Jing who was still playing wildly in the yard, Gao Qi smiled and said loudly: "Jing'er, your father will come back for dinner tonight, and your studies will definitely be tested at that time."

Xiao Jing reined in his horse suddenly, the short-footed horse ate the rein, and immediately stood up, Xiao Jing didn't mind, and fell down, but before he landed, a pair of big hands stretched out and held him firmly. The small body was supported, and then put on the ground, but it was the guard who had been following him.

Xiao Jing, who got off the ground, turned around and ran towards his study without saying a word.There were bursts of laughter behind him, mostly gloating laughter.

At this age, they are naturally playful, and books are their natural enemies.

Now I can only sharpen my guns in front of the battle, just begging for unhappiness.

Sure enough, Xiao Ding came back very late.

After going out for more than ten days, all kinds of documents piled up on his big case that need to be reviewed by him in person are about to become a hill.Although he was only the chief of the army, in fact, all the matters of culture, governance and martial arts in the north of Hengshan, and now even including the Qingtang area, were all up to him.

The General Manager's Office organized by Zhang Yuan is still extremely efficient, but many things cannot be done without him nodding his head.And these things are often unbearable to delay, and they all need to be dealt with as soon as possible.

After finishing these things and returning to the Houtou mansion, it was already dark.

Seeing Tang Zhong still sitting there waiting for his wife and son, Xiao Ding couldn't help but feel apologetic.

Gao Qi happily ordered the dishes to be served.

"Why don't you eat first? You can't be hungry right now." Xiao Ding said.

"My lord, I can't be hungry either. I'm so hungry, but my ma'am doesn't allow me to eat!" Xiao Jing pouted to complain, but amused the maids and servants in the room.

Xiao Ding also laughed out loud, the exhaustion of the day was washed away by his son's words.

"Sit down and eat."

As soon as he tasted the taste, Xiao Ding immediately knew that today's meal was made by his wife himself, so he immediately frowned and said: "You are heavy now, why do you cook by yourself?"

"How many meals do you eat in the house in a month? When I come back, I will naturally have to do it myself. It's nothing. I'm not the first child, so there's nothing to be afraid of!" Gao Qi laughed.

After hearing this, Xiao Ding felt embarrassed.

"In the future, try to go home to eat as often as possible, and spend more time with you two!"

"Aren't you going to fight next time?" Gao Qi smiled happily. There was a man in the family fighting outside, so anyone would be worried.

"There must still be wars outside, but those small scenes don't need me anymore! Otherwise, what's the use of raising those soldiers? I will spend most of the time in the Xingqing Mansion. For the war, let the people below Let's go!" Xiao Ding waved his hand and said proudly.

"That's great!" Gao Qi said happily: "I just happen to take care of this little monkey at home, who rides horses, wields knives and guns all day long, but refuses to read more."

Xiao Ding glanced at Xiao Jing, the little guy shrank his neck immediately, but straightened his chest out again: "My lord, the boy's horse rides very well, the master said that it can be changed to a big horse, and I can shoot arrows even on the horse It’s done! It’s just that the shot is still not accurate!”

"Really? Then I will take a look tomorrow!" Xiao Ding said with a smile: "It's not easy to be able to ride and shoot on a horse!"

"I'm a hero!" Seeing that Xiao Ding didn't intend to blame at all, Xiao Jing immediately became more courageous.

Immediately, Gao Qi slapped her on the head: "I want to dance knives and guns all I want, why don't you learn from your second uncle, study more and pass the Jinshi exam, and walk around the street outside Donghua Gate with horses and flowers, that's called glory!"

"Mother, I think it's an honor for your lord to lead thousands of troops and kill those thieves and everyone in a state of embarrassment!" Xiao Jing tilted his head and said seriously: "Second uncle also said that if it weren't for someone like Daddy People are fighting the enemy bravely on the border, and those scholars want to put a book case in a corner, and it is impossible? What are you talking about straddling a horse and wearing a red parade? Maybe it is being held by a rope around the neck as a livestock How about general?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Gao Qi said angrily.

"Don't say it, Chongwen really said that!" Xiao Ding said with a smile: "Actually, I also think what he said makes sense."

The father and son breathed out through one nostril, and Gao Qi immediately lost her temper, and sighed: "Just let him get used to him, he didn't like reading in the first place, now he won't work hard."

Xiao Ding laughed, tugged Xiao Jing's ear, and said: "You still have to read well, and you have to learn from your second uncle. Not only do you read well, but your fighting skills are also first-class. You need to be good at both civil and military skills." , that's something to be proud of, unlike your father, who is a cripple!"

"Where is your lord lame?" Xiao Jing was surprised.

Both Xiao Ding and his wife laughed.

"Second Uncle really knows how to fight?" Gao Qi was also curious.

Xiao Ding shook his head and said with a smile: "Erlang is a person who is used to deceiving people. He not only knows how to fight, but also has extremely high kungfu. Even if I fight against him, if I am not careful, I will suffer. That is, I rely on my strength to beat him. Big, he has more experience in fighting to stop him. Don't look at him as a gentle scholar, he is fierce when fighting!"

Gao Qi tilted her head, always feeling that the image of Erlang in her husband's mouth had nothing to do with the Xiao Chongwen she knew.After a long while, he shook his head and said: "You said that, I feel relieved. At first I heard that he was going to be an official in Qianzhou, but I was very worried. There are mostly barbarians there!"

"The second son went to Qianzhou, it's just what he deserves, you forgot how he took care of the Hengshan party in Hengshan!" He paused slightly, and said with a smile: "That's really a betrayal! , they even helped him count the money!"

Gao Qi couldn't help giggling coquettishly.

But Xiao Ding's next words made her smile disappear again.

"In a few days, I will go to Yan'an Mansion!" Xiao Ding said while holding a piece of Shuichang elbow, chewing it in his mouth.

Gao Qi's face suddenly changed.

"Are senior scholars recruiting?"

Xiao Ding nodded.

"You are busy with business here, can't you not go?" Gao Qi whispered.

Glancing at his wife, Xiao Ding smiled, his wife is sharp!
"I'm his subordinate, and my boss is recruiting me. How can I not go? Isn't this letting others talk? My father's life in Beijing is not easy now, so we can't cause him any more trouble. Besides, I'm not Qin Kuan and the others can be slaughtered by others, and Ma Xing is not Cui Ang's kind of person who dares to do anything for his own selfishness." Xiao Ding put down his job and said.

For the death of Qin Kuan and others, Xiao Ding was heartbroken.Those were all heroes who fought side by side with him against the Liao people, but now they died for no apparent reason.

"Moreover, Bachelor Ma is leaving. It is said that he is going to Hebei to serve as a pacifier!"

(End of this chapter)