The Book of Heaven

Chapter 221 Mother and Daughter

It was midsummer, and the Han Empire, whether in Bashu or the Northwest, was under the scorching sun. Ordinary people would choose to go out to do errands in the morning and evening as much as possible. For the farmers who face the loess and their backs to the sky, the biggest worry comes from the fields. If there is a lack of water for irrigation, maybe half a year of hard work will be in vain.

In this era, the common people are most concerned about food prices. As long as they have a bite to eat, ordinary people will choose to live in peace, and the entire empire will be safe, otherwise, it will be inherently turbulent.

The northwest border is not the main food producing area of ​​the empire. Even the Ma family needs to purchase a large amount of grain from several marked "granaries" in the hinterland of the empire as a reserve.

As for the northwest and further to the northwest, places like Jiazibao, which can be described as "no farming", are extremely important to food.

Therefore, everyone knows that the living conditions in Jiazibao are far worse than those in Tianshui City, or the current home of Dingzibao.After the summer, Ma Daoming begged Qingping Princess Liu Xu several times to leave Jiazibao temporarily, either to live in the Mawang Mansion in Tianshui City, or the best is to return to Chang'an, where there is a summer resort specially prepared for the royal family. of leisure.

It's a pity that Liu Xu didn't care about Ma Daoming's "kindness", so she was willing to stay in Jiazibao and guard her daughter Yinggu.

Ma Zheng has been "fleeing" for more than half a year. Under Ma Daoming's nod, Ma Yaoyao has already prepared a house for Ma Zheng in the inner mansion. It is of course impossible to enter and exit three times in the front yard and back yard limited by the conditions of Jiazibao. , but at least there are quite a few wing rooms in the main hall.Anyway, Ma Zheng is now the godson of Ma Daoming, and more importantly, he has the relationship with Princess Qingping.

Since the house was ready, Liu Xu and Ying Gu moved in in a fair manner. Although a password had been issued to prevent the people in the castle from talking nonsense, there really was no impenetrable wall today, no In three months, Princess Qingping, Ying Gu, and Ma Zheng had already become legends in Jiazibao in recent years.

"Mother, what did you say about that Zhao Shuying? How could she eat tender grass like an old cow? Isn't it too shameless to be with Ma Zheng all day and all night?"

Although Ma Zheng has become a criminal wanted by the court, as long as he considers himself a man of the people, he will not admit the charges imposed on Ma Zheng. Even the court's approach to this matter is questionable.

For example, it was clearly announced that Ma Zheng was a criminal committed by the imperial court, but he did not ask the Ma family to provide clues or bear the responsibility according to the law; Ma Zheng's military registration was not canceled, and his title of General Yiwei was not revoked. It can be seen that the imperial court's arrest warrant for Ma Zheng is simply perfunctory to the Da Yuezhi people.

Therefore, the name Ma Zheng will not become a taboo in Jiazibao.

As a princess of the Great Han Empire, even though Liu Xu had married once, her own influence still existed, so Liu Xu obtained a lot of news about Ma Zheng through her own influence, and even she was far away in the northwest. Liu Yuncai in Bashu secretly supported Ma Zheng.

"Zhao Shuying is a woman from the Zhao family, not to mention you, even if it's my mother who kisses me, I have no right to be jealous of her." Liu Xu half-jokingly said to Ying Gu with a smile all over his face.

"Jealous? Mother, what are you talking about? Why should I be jealous? Hmph, if you hadn't told me so much, I wouldn't have lived in that stinky room. It's my mother's fault for kissing you!" At this time, Ying Gu finally no longer looked like a little adult, and she fully showed her true nature in front of Liu Xu, which was completely different from when she was in front of Ma Zheng.

"Look at you now, it seems like you can't live without mentioning Ma Zheng for a day, don't you blame your mother for making that arrangement?"

"It's strange to say, mother, how did you know that Ma Zheng would be such an extraordinary person? Could it be said that those old Taoist priests in Qin Tiansi can really tell fortunes?" Ying Gu slapped her long hair. Eyelashes, Ying Gu, who has been carefully groomed, is not inferior to Liu Xu in terms of facial features, appearance or temperament.

"I don't know if the old Taoist of Qin Tiansi can tell fortunes. I only know that Ma Zheng's father was a very special person in my mother's eyes. As the saying goes, a tiger father has no dogs. Although Ma Zheng's childhood experience was a little miserable. Some, but certainly not too bad!"

"Oh, mother, you really don't have the shame. It's thanks to you that you said such a thing. When I go to visit Dad's grave next time, see if I will tell Dad."

Speaking of her dead father, Ying Gu didn't show much sadness on her face.After all, her father died early, and she lived on the border for a long time when she was alive. Ying Gu has almost no memory of that father.Or the only impression is that cold tombstone.

In addition, the folk customs of the entire Han Empire are relatively open. It is not immoral for a woman to remarry after losing her husband. Even the country and the world are happy to see this kind of thing happen. Speaking of the matter between Liu Xu and Ma Zheng's father back then, he wouldn't think there was anything wrong with it.

After laughing for a long time, Gu Ying finally said, "Mother, when do you think Ma Zheng will come back? I really miss him a little bit."

"Ah, didn't you just laugh at your mother? You want to see Ma Zheng?"

"Of course, since my mother arranged it for me, of course I have to obey my mother's order. Besides, even if I don't like him, I can't let other vixens snatch him away. That way It would be embarrassing for Mother, wouldn't she?"

After all, Ying Gu was still a quirky girl, and she easily got Liu Xu involved with her words.

"Well, I'm really not sure about it. Judging from the information that has been sent back now, Ma Zheng is still doing well, and he has even improved in martial arts. Maybe a man like him should be compared to the sky. Like an eagle in your life, spread your wings and soar, and fight against the storm and thunder alone, in order to truly grow.”

"Then mother, in your heart, what kind of person do you hope Ma Zheng will become in the future?"

"That's the question."

Liu Xu pondered for a moment, but the smile on his face gradually disappeared because of thinking.

In fact, there has always been a thorn in Liu Xu's heart.

Even though she was a noble princess and the man she married was not unknown, but the man died early, and Liu Xu spent a lot of time and energy leaving Ying Gu behind, so that more than ten years were wasted.

When Liu Xu was forced to leave Ma Zheng's father, he had already left Liu Xu with deep regret, but what made Liu Xu even more angry was the inexplicable death of Ma Zheng's father.

In Liu Xu's perception, if Ma Zheng's father hadn't died inexplicably, with his ability and the support of Princess Qingping, he might be able to become a pivotal figure in the imperial military.

If there was no conspiracy in this, Liu Xu himself would not believe it.

It's a pity that time has passed, and many details can no longer be verified. Liu Xu even has a vague expectation in her heart. She hopes that one day, Ma Zheng can get to the bottom of this matter.

(End of this chapter)