Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 700 Everyone’s Family Matters
The winter wind penetrated into the house through the cracks in the window, and was turned into a spring breeze by the spring breeze, and the ambiguous and entangled atmosphere spread.

The severe cold outside the window caused several plum blossoms to bloom, the tea leaves in the water rose and fell several times, a few strands of hair wet with sweat were stuck to the slender neck, and there were red fingerprints on the smooth and fair skin. It comes to an end with satisfaction.

Finally, Cao Xian put on his deep clothes and stood up reluctantly. She opened the door with a guilty conscience and saw that no one was outside. Then she turned around and said with a smile: "Young Master is really awesome, just like the granary in Jicheng before the winter."

Yuan Xi's face became stiff and he saw Cao Xian limping away.

He stood up, feeling his legs and feet were a little weak, and smiled bitterly in his heart, how long had it been since he had been so crazy?

But speaking of it, among the women, other women had some concerns about their status. Cao Xian was the most open-minded and willing to accompany Yuan Xi. Yuan Xi suddenly remembered Mrs. Du who was in Haixi City at this time.

The excitement of an affair, the youthful yet mature charm, left Yuan Xi with a lingering memory. However, it had been almost a year since Mrs. Du and Mi Zhen had been together.

Although Yuan Xi had written letters to the two women, but just hanging them there, he was somewhat resentful, right?
Thinking of this, Yuan Xi sighed inwardly. The current situation in the world has changed dramatically and developed so rapidly that he now has no time to focus on the love between his children. Not to mention that Mi Zhen was delayed by him for two years, just in The big and small Qiao in Wancheng also missed it in a hurry because of the attack on Shouchun.

But looking back now, Qiao Rui's physical condition may have already started to deteriorate, right?
I wonder who Qiao Rui will entrust Qiao and Xiao Qiao to before she dies?
Speaking of Yuan Xi being in a hurry to leave that day, it was difficult to take Xiao Qiao away for a while. Now that he thinks about it, he feels quite regretful.
He shook his head. In this era, everyone has his own helplessness and powerlessness. He could not do everything without regrets, he could only do the things in front of him well.

In another mansion in the city, Zhao Yun was carefully wiping his armor and iron spears. Yuan Xing walked in and asked, "Do you want my concubine to help?"

Zhao Yun took a look at Yuan Xing, who was wearing a very formal dark dress, and said, "I'm going to a family dinner later. Madam's clothes are stained and not good."

After Yuan Xing heard this, she sat aside silently, watched Zhao Yun's movements, and said softly, "My husband said, is it appropriate for me to attend my younger brother's banquet?"

"According to the Han system, the concubine's period of filial piety has not yet expired, so she would like to participate in a celebration."

Zhao Yun raised his head, "Didn't the envoy just issue a new order to observe filial piety, which only takes seven days?"

"Since he has implemented the executive order, as the person closest to him, of course my wife should publicly express her support."

"So this time I not only have to go, but I have to go openly and let the whole city see it."

"Only in this way can we set an example for everyone and let them put aside their concerns."

After hearing this, Yuan Xing smiled bitterly and said, "Is that so?"

"My little brother insists on inviting me to the banquet. What's the point?"

"I don't need to think about it anymore, thanks to my husband for reminding me."

Zhao Yun kept moving his hands, "When you do things, you always take into consideration several aspects."

"I've never met anyone who thinks about things more complexly than he does."

After hearing this, Yuan Xing sighed and said, "My little brother has changed a lot in the past few years. He was obviously not like this when he was a child."

"It seems that fighting can really change a person."

Zhao Yun said solemnly: "Yes, fighting can turn people into beasts, and it can also make people reborn."

"When Shijun and I first met, I was surprised that he didn't have the habits of a typical family member, but rather looked like a farmer with mud legs."

"But in the past two years, he has been under a lot of pressure and has suppressed many things in his heart. Over time, it is not good for his health. You can persuade him when you have time."

Yuan Xing asked doubtfully: "No way, I can't think about it?"

"Every time I meet him, he is always cheerful. Besides, he has so many women around him, and he is now one of the most powerful princes in the world. What else is there to be unhappy about?"

Zhao Yun put down the armor in his hand, turned around, looked at Yuan Xing and said, "Your Majesty, he seems to be lonely."

"He is very kind to me, and my relationship with him is the closest among our relatives. But even when he faces me, there is a hint of anxiety in his eyes."

"The burden he has placed on himself is too heavy. I'm afraid one day he won't be able to bear it."

Yuan Xing listened and nodded: "I see, I will have a good talk with him after meeting him."

Zhao Yun smiled, stood up and said, "It's almost time. Let's go to the envoy's mansion for a banquet."

"Madam, could you please please come out, Mrs. Zhen Si, and I will arrange the carriage."

Yuan Xing said, "Mrs. Zhen Si had already rushed to my younger brother's house earlier and said she wanted to talk to Mrs. Zhen."

Zhao Yun listened and nodded. After Lu Lingqi brought the Zhen family to Jicheng, the Zhen family each looked for a place to live. Zhen Mi's biological mother, Zhang, lived with Zhen Mi, but Zhen Rong was a member of Gao Lan and could not live in Yuan Xi's house. Settled in the mansion.

But Zhen Rong was a lonely woman and it was difficult to live alone. In the end, after many arrangements were made, she temporarily lived in a separate courtyard in Zhao Yun's mansion to keep Yuan Xing company.When Zhao Yun first heard about this arrangement, he was a little confused. Zhen Rong did not enter Yuan Xi's mansion because he was polite to avoid suspicion, but it seemed unreasonable to live in his own home?
How will I explain it to Gao Lan then?
When Yuan Xi heard Zhao Yun's question, he patted Gao Lan on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Zilong is upright and has a better reputation than me. Naturally, Gao Lan can't say anything."

Zhao Yun had no choice but to agree. At that time, he was still wondering. Yuan Xi shouldn't be so cautious about such a trivial matter that he couldn't avoid. Could there be some inside story that he didn't know about?
In Zhen Mi's room, Zhen Rong was gently rocking the child in her arms and said, "This child is getting cuter and cuter every time I look at it. I can't bear to let go."

Zhen Mi said: "If sister likes it so much, why not live in this mansion? On the one hand, we sisters can talk often and take care of my mother every day. Why do we have to travel back and forth between the two houses every day?"

After hearing this, Zhen Rong had an unnatural look on his face, "After all, I belong to the Gao family, and it is not etiquette to live in the Yuan Mansion."

"Anyway, the two sides are not far away. We will be there in a quarter of an hour."

Zhen Mi listened and shook her head helplessly. When she proposed that Zhen Rong come to live in the house, Zhen Rong reacted greatly, which made Zhen Mi very puzzled. Zhen Rong's concerns seemed to be a bit excessive?
But she couldn't force it. Looking at the child in Zhen Rong's arms, she thought to herself that the fourth sister seemed to have a strange expression on her face every time she mentioned Yuan Xi, so she asked, "Is the third sister interested in my younger sister's husband?" , some prejudices?”

"It turns out that because of the tense situation in Jicheng, my husband sent the Zhen family to Youzhou to avoid trouble. There is nothing wrong with that. However, when it comes to the matter of the fourth sister, it is indeed a little thoughtless."

"General Gao is still serving as a general under Young Master Xianfu. My husband brought the third sister here. Does it mean that in Young Master Xianfu's eyes, my husband is taking the third sister as a hostage?"

Zhen Rong shook his head and said: "My little sister is overthinking. Yecheng was extremely dangerous at that time. It might be lost that day, and the Zhen family would be in big trouble."

"It may be cold here in Youzhou now, but when I came here I found that the government is well-connected and people are friendly, and life is stable."

"It's not as bright as Yecheng on the outside, but it's actually dilapidated on the inside. Many people are in panic all day long because of internal fighting. It's not as stable as Youzhou."

Although she spoke in a low voice, "Is this child's name Yuan Rui?"

"Who is the mother of Yuan Qian, the one who made noise with him?"

"I've been here so many times, why haven't I seen her?"

After hearing this, Zhen Mi hesitated and said, "It was one of my husband's previous concubines who fell ill and died."

This was Yuan Xi's announcement to the outside world. Although Zhen Mi knew Mrs. Wu's identity, she could not tell Zhen Rong the inside story because of Yuan Xi's order, so what she told Zhen Rong was all fabricated reasons in order to protect Mrs. Wu.

Thinking of Mrs. Wu, Zhen Mi felt complicated, but she also sympathized with her current situation. Her eldest son had grown up to be a promising man and had gained a great reputation in the world, but he was seriously injured and was on the verge of death. Who should blame him for this? , it’s hard to bear, right?
Zhen Mi thought of this, sighed, and said: "That child is very pitiful. He is left to me for the time being. After all, he is still the flesh and blood of his husband."

"Sister, come and visit me when you have time."

Zhen Rong whispered: "I heard that the other party left a girl behind?"

She started counting with her fingers, "To say the least, what I admire most about Zhijun is that he seems to be able to attract the ladies of the nobility all over the world."

"Look at Marquis Wen's daughter, Cai Zhonglang's daughter, Bian Wenli's daughter, Gongsun Zan's widow, our family is not even ranked among them."

"I suspect that the person who died must have a high status."

Zhen Mi's heart skipped a beat and she quickly said: "She is dead, so I won't ask my husband where she came from."

"Sister, when can I be with my brother-in-law?"

After hearing this, Zhen Rong's face darkened, "My little sister, you really can't help but pick up the pot."

"As a military general, your brother-in-law often goes into battle, and getting injured is even more common. You didn't know that every time he goes on an expedition, I am concerned about him."

"I left Yecheng the day before yesterday and I didn't even have time to see him. I heard that he was injured, so you downplayed it and said he was fine, but I didn't see it with my own eyes. How can I rest assured?"

"If we want to live a stable life, I'm afraid we have to wait until the world is at peace."

Zhen Mi also felt sad after hearing this. Although Yuan Xi was the lord, he had to do everything by himself. After the two got married, Yuan Xi spent more days fighting outside than with Zhen Mi. .

Zhen Mi also hopes that the world will be peaceful soon, but he also knows that this is a luxury hope. Since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the world has been in chaos for more than ten years. Who knows when this chaotic world will end?
Just when the two sisters were feeling sad, there was a knock on the door. Cao Jie walked to the door and said, "The envoy said that everyone is here. Please invite the two ladies to the front hall for the banquet."

Zhen Mi stood up and smiled at Zhen Rong: "Let's go, it's the New Year. I hope to encounter more good things in the new year. For this vision, I must smile more today."

Laugh at your mother's size!

Yang Feng slapped her chopsticks on the table angrily, attracting side glances from the people around her.

She is now in Hongnong and is attending a family banquet of the Yang family in Hongnong. The Yang family has a large population and hundreds of people are attending the banquet, but Yang Feng is not happy.

At this time, a woman next to him, who was slender, curvy, beautiful, with a smile on her face, turned around and whispered to Yang Feng: "Is there anything that makes sister unhappy again?"

(End of this chapter)