After the groom escaped from marriage, she married Jiangmen

"By the way, I heard that the girl from the Xie family is getting engaged." Because Xie Jinglan told Lu Hanzhi about this matter, and Lu Hanzhi told Cheng Junze, Cheng Junze had a deep impression of this girl Xie Jinglan. Today I heard Xu Wu talk about it, He mentioned it to Lu Hanzhi casually.

"Miss Xie is getting engaged? Is it the one that Mrs. Xie liked earlier?" Lu Minzhi is engaged to a girl from the Chen family. The Lu family and the Xie family can be considered relatives, not to mention the people who have been in contact with Xie Jinglan probably have a crush on her. Very deep impression.Thinking of Princess Qingyun's rather sad look that day, Lu Hanzhi was inevitably curious and deliberately chose the opportunity when Xie Jinglan was out to discuss the marriage. Could it be that the negotiation was finally completed?It's just that Xie Jinglan really doesn't look like she will obey her parents' arrangements to get married.

Cheng Junze didn't know which one Lu Hanzhi was talking about, so he only replied: "It is the first young master of the Rong family. I heard that it is rare to meet a young master who Miss Xie can't find any fault with. The Rong family came to ask for it, and the Xie family agreed." The wedding date is set after the new year. I heard that Mrs. Xie chose the date herself. I am afraid of long nights and many dreams."

Lu Hanzhi seemed to see Mrs. Xie eager to pack up her daughter and marry her off immediately, and couldn't help but laugh, saying: "Although Miss Xie has a livelier personality, she is also a good girl with a kind heart. What's more, as long as you have a clear conscience and listen to others, The story is quite interesting too!”

Cheng Junze had never met Xie Jinglan, and had only heard Xu Wu mention it a few times. Besides, he already had a wife and children by his side, so he was somewhat curious, "Where did Miss Xie learn about so many secrets?"

Lu Hanzhi was also puzzled by this question. Princess Qingyun, who was cousins ​​with Xie Jinglan and had grown up together since childhood, couldn't figure it out. It was just her secret and she refused to tell her, so why should she still press her?Lu Hanzhi was curious about this question, so he put it down and said casually: "Maybe there is some adventure!"

While they were talking, the two of them had already come out of the Jingyuan and walked into the garden.The sun was bright at noon in summer, and few people walked around outside. However, the sunshine in winter was warm and comfortable on the body. The two of them were not in a hurry to return to Chengyuan, so they strolled in the garden.The Cheng family's house was given by the emperor in the early years and has been renovated and improved by several generations of the Cheng family. Although it is not luxurious, it can be said to be beautifully built. A lot of thought has been put into this large garden, which is suitable for spring, summer, autumn and winter. Seasonal blooming flowers and trees.

It is winter now, and the plum blossoms in the garden have quietly bloomed. Several wintersweet trees exude a quiet fragrance, which is refreshing and refreshing.Seeing that Lu Hanzhi liked it, Cheng Junze said, "How about we pick a few branches and keep them in a bottle?"

Lu Hanzhi likes to put some flowers in the house to smell the fragrance and enjoy the scenery, but he also has a slightly older child. Brother Chen's little paws can't grasp these flowers and plants yet, but the child is weak and if he has allergies or the like Yes, it’s no small problem.Since Brother Chen was born, Lu Hanzhi didn't dare to use spices, and he was even more cautious about the things the child came into contact with. After listening to Cheng Junze's suggestion, he shook his head and said, "Well, Brother Chen is still young, so it's better not to put these things into the house." Well placed.”

Cheng Junze likes flowers and trees very much. The border is bitterly cold and windy and sandy, so finely cultivated flowers and trees are rare. When you see them in Beijing, you will find them full of vitality and lovable.But it’s limited to this, just look at it occasionally. As for writing poems and articles to describe it, I’m not that interested.Hearing what Lu Hanzhi said, he nodded and remembered one more thing and said: "Two days ago, His Highness the Crown Prince got some plum trees and gave me two as a reward. At that time, he didn't have time to pay attention to them and he hadn't sent them to me yet. Why don't I give them to you?" People move into our yard? The yard is empty, so we don’t have to worry about Brother Chen meeting him."

"That's fine!" Lu Hanzhi really likes flowers and trees. Nowadays, it's not suitable to put them in the house. There is no problem in putting them in the yard. Chengyuan has always been the residence of the prince, and the yard is spacious. There is no problem at all in raising two pots of flowers. But, "Prince Why did His Highness suddenly give you flowers?"

"It was sent from the south of the Yangtze River. The emperor rewarded His Highness the Prince with a few plants. On that day, he gave me and Xu Wu two pots." Cheng Junze replied, "I heard that the plum blossoms were sent to Beijing with them. There are also a few maids who are growing flowers, but the maids have all stayed in the palace. I heard that Concubine Ning saw that the plum blossoms were well maintained and asked the emperor to lend her the maids to grow flowers."

After Concubine Shu's death, Concubine Ning became the emperor's new favorite. In a short period of time, she rose from a young talent to the title of concubine, which shows her great honor and favor.It's just that Concubine Ning's natal family is humble. She has only been in the palace for two years and has no heirs.For the concubines in the palace, although the emperor's favor is important, it is also elusive and difficult to grasp. Lu Hanzhi guessed that the maid who raised flowers was probably not a simple maid. Concubine Ning probably had other thoughts when she asked her to go away.I'm just a little curious, "Can local officials still directly present treasures to the emperor?"

For officials, the emperor was their immediate boss. Everyone wanted to please, but at the same time, officials also worked with the salary given by the emperor. I wonder which boss would be willing to watch his officials take bribes and bend the law.Therefore, when it comes to celebrations such as the emperor's birthday, of course officials must give gifts to the emperor, but they must also weigh the value, and do not dare to let the emperor feel that the official is richer than the emperor.As for tributes, local officials select local specialties and provide samples, and then the palace approves and determines the category for purchase. It is obviously not easy for local officials to send things to the emperor.

"Of course he is not an ordinary official." Cheng Junze nodded, "It was sent here by King Wu who was recuperating in the south of the Yangtze River."

The current emperor's accession to the throne has also gone through a lot of ups and downs. After the current emperor ascended the throne, there were not many princes of his generation left. Except for King Jing, who was a compatriot, there were only the young kings of Wu and Wei at that time.King Wu had been weak and sick since he was a child. Even though he was born in the royal family, he was nursed back to health by imperial doctors and good medicines. However, he could not be considered healthy. In the winter, he could only lie in the palace to recuperate. The emperor was considerate of his health and allowed him to stay in the palace. Jiangnan recuperates.

Lu Hanzhi had never met the King of Wu. He only heard that he went to Jiangnan when he was a teenager. The princess was also married there, but he still has no heirs.The King of Wu was grateful for his love and care for him, so he would send gifts to Beijing every year. They were not expensive things. They included exquisite porcelain and flowers and trees made in Jiangnan. I heard that last year he sent Jiangnan-style delicacies and brought It doesn't seem strange that a maid who is good at cooking would send plum trees cultivated in the south of the Yangtze River this year and a few maids who grow flowers.

Cheng Junze just mentioned that he would find time to get the plum tree back, but he didn't expect that when the couple returned to Chengyuan, the plum tree would be delivered.As Cheng Junze's brother-in-law, there was no need to mobilize troops to send his wife and brother anything. The servants from the East Palace delivered the plum tree and then went back to resume their duties. Lu Hanzhi got closer to see the plum tree that had been sent all the way.