After the ancestors fell

Chapter 71 The Capital
Sheng Jing, Mu Hongfei and Yao Qing were visiting in a small courtyard.The owner of the small courtyard is an octogenarian man, wearing a coarse cloth robe, with a gentle look on his face.Standing next to him was a young boy.

Under the locust tree, three people sat around the table, cooking tea and talking at the same time. The old man was holding a scroll in his hand, with a focused expression, and sighed with emotion from time to time.

"It's really amazing to have such attainments at such a young age."

The old man put down the scroll and admired it sincerely.

Mu Hongfei said: "You have really given too much credit for your clumsy writing."

"So, you wrote the "On the Nine Wu Art of War Preface"?"

The old man put the tea leaves into the boiling water and watched the tea leaves floating in the water, "The article is full of words, pros and cons, and unique insights. It is very artificial. When Old Chu gave the article to the old man, we all guessed it was Which hermit master, I didn't expect to be a yellow-haired girl. It's a pity, if Old Chu is alive, I really want to see how surprised he is!"

Hearing these words, Mu Hongfei got up immediately, with a face of shame, "Mr. Wu is too famous. Back then, the students were young and ignorant, and they couldn't use what they had learned, so they used exaggerated words about your art of war. Now you can give me advice regardless of the past. You have already made the students so grateful, so how can you deserve such an evaluation."

Mr. Wu raised his hand to signal her to sit down, "Okay, there is no need to say too much about being too modest. I already know the reason for your visit. For the sake of your article, I will give you a chance."

"Mr. Wu, please tell me," Mu Hongfei said solemnly.

These days, she found some news about the disappearance of Mr. Mu and his wife, but for some reason, she always felt that something was missing. Later, she found out that this old Wu had a good relationship with Mr. Mu.

Wu's old name is Wu Yingxian, and he is a master of military art. He wrote "Nine Wu Art of War", which is a summary of Wu's military art in the past dynasties, and is regarded as a world-class work by contemporary military strategists.

When Mu Hongfei was studying in the academy, he was young and frivolous, and discovered the disadvantages of using soldiers in the book, and wrote an "On the Preface to the Nine Wu Military Laws".

Ever since knowing this old Wu, Mu Hongfei has been feeling uneasy for a long time, and even prepared to return empty-handed, but she never expected that the other party would be so generous, which really made her feel ashamed.

The scent of tea slowly wafts through the small courtyard.

Mr. Wu picked up the tea and sipped it slowly, "The tea you brought is good, bring me some more next time."

"Students will be sent over tomorrow."

The other party is a master of the art of war, Mu Hongfei respects the other party's talent and learning, and treats him with the courtesy of a teacher and a student, which on the contrary shows more respect.What's more, with his help, Shen's family should have a better understanding.

Mu Hongfei and Yao Qing returned to the small courtyard, when they heard someone knocking on the door, they glanced at each other, Yao Qing stood up and went to open the door.

There was an old woman standing outside the door, she was the mother of the Shen family surnamed Jia.

With an anxious look on her face, Nanny Jia pushed Yao Qing away and came to Mu Hongfei, pleading: "Miss Hongfei, the old lady is seriously ill and wants to see you, please come with me to Shen's residence."

"Why did you suddenly get sick? I remember that your old lady is in good health?"

However, just after saying this, Grandma Jia burst into tears, saying that Mrs. Shen was depressed and worried all day long, and that she wanted Mu Hongfei to go to Shen's residence.

Mu Hongfei can probably guess the purpose of the Shen family. These days, she has new things, and there is no need to entangle with them anymore.

Seeing Mu Hongfei's recalcitrance, Grandma Jia was anxious, and she couldn't help but speak indiscriminately, "Miss Hongfei, after all, the old lady is your biological grandmother, how can you remain indifferent, you are too cruel."

The voice of these words was loud, and the passers-by turned their eyes sideways.

Mu Hongfei was impatient, and wanted to chase people away, but was stopped by Mrs. Zheng.

She walked up to Nanny Jia, pinched her waist with one hand, pointed at her nose and yelled, "You bastard who is not a son of man, why didn't you come when my girl was lonely and helpless, now you are here to talk about elders, isn't it just bullying my family?" Is the girl kind-hearted, let me tell you, go back where you came from, or I will drive you away with a broom."

After saying these words, Jia Nanny, who scolded her, was ashamed and returned in a state of embarrassment.

Yao Qing looked surprised, "I didn't expect Mrs. Zheng to have such abilities, it's really impressive."

Madam Zheng closed the door, her face flushed from being praised, and she lowered her head in embarrassment, "Young lady also can't bear to see them slandering people's reputation indiscriminately, I just hope you don't blame me for making claims."

Of course Mu Hongfei would not blame her, and even gave her extra wages.

Osmanthus fragrans are in full bloom in the courtyard, and there is a strong fragrance of osmanthus in the air.

It's been more than two months, and Mu Qingfeng hasn't come back for more than two months, she can't help but miss her a little.

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In the Great Zhou Palace, Princess Cheng'an and Empress Dowager Wen are admiring flowers in the imperial garden.

As the eldest princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty, she enjoys the honor and favor, the protection of the Zhou Emperor, the respect of her husband, and the preference of the Queen Mother Wen.She has everything except one thing.

"You mean that Yu is in trouble again?" Although Empress Dowager Wen is in her sixtieth year, she has a good way of keeping herself healthy and looks like she is only in her thirties.

Empress Dowager Wen is the successor of the late emperor and the biological mother of the current Emperor Zhou and Princess Cheng'an.After the death of the first emperor, the empress dowager lived in seclusion, ignoring world affairs.Now in this grand palace, Empress Dowager Wen is in charge of the highest power.

The purpose of Princess Cheng'an entering the palace this time is not to sue Empress Dowager Wen about Xiao Mingyu, she is not a fool, she will not do things that harm others or benefit herself, if it harms others, she will definitely benefit herself.

"Tell me, what did Mingyu do?" Empress Dowager Wen stared at a multi-petaled green pistil not far away, and her voice was lazy and careless.

Princess Cheng An sent all the maids back to the distance, looked left and right, and whispered furtively in Empress Dowager Wen's ear: "She is entangled with that child of the Chu family again."

The child of the Chu family she was talking about was Chu Yungui.

The two grew up together and were considered childhood sweethearts.If Xiao Mingyu hadn't been favored by the people of the Jin Kingdom and sent to marry him, perhaps there would have been other changes in their relationship.

This matter has become a taboo in the royal family, and not many people know it now.

A blooming flower was suddenly grabbed by Empress Dowager Wen and then crushed. She shot at Princess Chengan sharply, "I think you are getting old! Your mind is also confused, and you dare to say anything!"

After finishing speaking, Empress Dowager Wen pushed Princess Chengan away and was about to leave.

"Queen Mother! Queen Mother!"

Princess Chengan hurriedly followed, tugging at the sleeves of Empress Dowager Wen, with a gesture of crying, "Queen mother, how dare I speak nonsense, Xi'er saw the two of them go to Xishan Hot Spring one after the other with my own eyes. You If you don’t believe me, I’ll call Xi’er over and let her tell you the story herself!”

Xi'er is the daughter of Princess Cheng'an's nanny, and she is her maid. She is very smart and careful, and has won the trust of Princess Cheng'an. She has done many things that cannot be explained to outsiders.

"People from the Chu family can't do it," Empress Dowager Wen saw through Princess Cheng'an, and suddenly said something else, "In two months, Ran Ying will be holding a wedding ceremony. Life flies so fast, and the child is in a blink of an eye. I've grown up, I haven't seen her for a long time as a grandmother, you can find a time to bring her over and let me have a look."

(End of this chapter)