Ji Han Da Sima

Chapter 558: Matters in the Back House
At Jinmen Ferry in Wuhan, snowflakes were falling, thousands of birds were gone, and the world was white.

On the pier, hundreds of large and small boats were moored at the port. Under the heavy snow, except for the fishermen who went down the river to catch fish, only the leisurely scholars were willing to go boating in the snow.

"Boom!"

A drum beat sounded in Jinkou, and then a soldier stood on a high building and shouted: "The Marquis of Yecheng is going out, and the idle people should stay away!"

"When the Marquis of Yecheng goes out, the idle people stay away!"

The big ship carrying Yu Jin sailed away from the dock amidst the sound.

At the same time, Huo Jun, who was returning to Beijing from Jianghuai, was about to return to Hong Kong. By chance, he ran into Yu Jin's ship. The water channel was narrow and it was not possible for two ships to go the wrong way, so both sides stopped in unison.

The attendants on Yujin's ship stood proudly on the deck and shouted: "When the Marquis of Yecheng travels, please avoid my ship!"

"roll!"

Huo Xiong, who was on the deck, immediately became furious and cursed: "Do you recognize the General Hussar?"

"I would like to report to the owner of the family that the water channel is narrow and the two ships cannot go the wrong way. Please wait a moment, the owner of the family. My brother is talking to the other boat!"

Liu Yan, courtesy name Gongwei. When Liu Bei was the governor of Yuzhou, he was appointed as an official by Liu Bei. Although he has no great talent, he is good at talking and follows Liu Bei.

Just hearing Yu Jin's greeting, Huo Jun opened the boat window and nodded in return.

As Huo Jun said, when Huo Xiong stopped talking to the other party. When Yu Jin learned the identity of the opposing ship, he hurriedly walked out of the deck, scolded his attendants, and ordered both sides to retreat to avoid Huo Jun's ship.

In the cabin, Huo Jun heard the quarrel coming from outside the ship, opened the window and looked at the opposite ship.

Although Liu Bei often said that he should treat Yu Jin with courtesy, there were not many generals who treated Yu Jin with courtesy. Although Yu Jin was dissatisfied, fortunately, the civil servants headed by Zhuge Liang and Zhang Zhao treated him superficially and did not make Yu Jin feel ashamed.

After Liu Bei founded the country, he worshiped Liu Yan as a Weiwei, one of the Nine Qings. He was not responsible for specific government affairs, but only cooperated with Zhuge Liang in managing politics. Anything Zhuge Liang agrees with, Liu Yan will definitely agree with; anything Zhuge Liang doesn't agree with, Liu Yan will definitely oppose.

"promise!"

Huo Hu was afraid that Huo Jun wouldn't be able to wait any longer, so he entered the cabin first and reported to him.

"How dare you argue with the general for being a mere villain who betrays his master!"

Looking at the hundreds of cavalrymen dressed in military uniforms, Huo Jun's chariot was gathered in the center, driving in front and crowding behind. The scene was grand, as if leading an army on an expedition.

When Huo Jun's ship docked, Yu Ban asked his men to drive the boat off the shore, and took Xina's wives and concubines to raft on the river.

Seeing Huo Jun like this, Yu Jin's worries disappeared and he immediately showed a humble smile.

With Huo Jun's current status, one can easily imagine his fate if he gets grudged against him due to the ban.

If the trees are beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy them; if they are piled up on the shore, the current will be turbulent; if they stand taller than others, the crowd will slander them.

Liu Yan curled his lips and said: "Yu Jin is shameless and relies on honor. He is really a villain. Huo Jun relies on his military exploits and enters and leaves the capital as if he were on an expedition. He is just showing off his military power!"

After just a few glances, Huo Jun learned that it was Yu Jin's ship, so he closed the ship's window and said calmly: "Let Huo Xiong not say too much, just wait for Yu Jin to give in!"

Yu Jin was even worried that Huo Jun would retaliate against him. When the ship was passing by, he stood respectfully on the deck, bowed and saluted, and loudly said: "Jin pays homage to the general and welcomes Huo Du back to the capital."

The small friction between Huo and Yu, although it did not last long, was also seen by others.

The Yuban ships retreated slightly to leave room for Huo Jun's ship returning to the port.

On a high building beside Jinkou, Liu Yan was having a banquet with Xue Zong, Xue Yong and other officials from Yannan and Yuzhou. The banquet was full of singing and dancing, the maids served wine, the bells and drums ringed the beams, the silk and bamboo were melodious, and the pomp was very high-profile and luxurious.

Huo Jun is low-key enough, but if his status is too high and he receives too much honor, he will naturally be criticized. Even if Huo Jun is on good terms with the ministers, it is difficult to avoid rumors from others.

Xue Zong held up the wine bottle and said with a smile: "Huo Du's armor is with you, so that we can enjoy the snow and feast."

Xue Zong, courtesy name Jingwen, was born in Peijun, Yuzhou.

During the war in the Central Plains, he fled to Jiaozhou with his tribe and studied with Liu Xi. Later, Liu Bei took control of Jingchu, and Shi Xie led his troops to surrender. Therefore, Xue Zong was recruited by Liu Bei as a general with five senses.

Later, Huo Jun and Lu Dai went to Jiaozhou, and Xue Zong went south to Jiaozhou to serve as the prefect of Yulin, and had a relationship with Huo Jun. Because of his outstanding political achievements, he was transferred back to the central government by Liu Bei and served as an emissary.

Because of his past as a former colleague, Xue Zong had a high opinion of Huo Jun, so he refuted Liu Yan's words.

Hearing this, Liu Yan glanced at Xue Zong and heard the sarcasm in his words. He felt dissatisfied in his heart, but he couldn't get angry, so he could only snort coldly.

"Drink~"

Not to mention that the Chinese people in the DPRK were enjoying peace and prosperity, but now Huo Jun was surrounded by cavalry in front and behind, and finally returned home.

"Husband!"

"grown ups!"

Before Huo Jun could take off his cloak, his wives, concubines, and children gathered around him, and the joy was revealed in the noisy voices.

In addition to four sons, Huo Jun also had three daughters. The eldest daughter Jie, the second daughter Wen, and the third daughter Qi were born to Bu Lianshi, Li Qian, and Da Qiao respectively. The third son, Chang, and the fourth son, Fu, were both born to Xiao Qiao.

"Fu'er, Qi'er, can you study today?"

Huo Jun pinched his daughter's smooth face and smiled.

Huo Qi, who was wearing pigtails, broke away from Huo Jun's hand and said, "I learned it. Now I am reading the Book of Songs."

"Ha ha!"

Huo Fu took Xiao Qiao's hand and said nervously: "I am also reading the Book of Songs."

Huo Fu is still young, only eight or nine years old. Now he and his sister Huo Qi are studying with him.

"Sir, my brother fell asleep when he entered school and was made to stand by his teacher!" Huo Qi wrinkled her nose and complained.

Xiao Qiao was helpless and said, "Fu'er is playful and refuses to go to school. I have disobeyed my husband's instructions."

"That's all!" With two sons, Huo Fan and Huo Yi, Huo Jun's training of the other two sons was very Buddhist.

Touching Huo Fu's head, Huo Jun said with a smile: "The family's wealth is sufficient to ensure that our children will have a worry-free life."

"How can your husband speak like this?"

Trainer Bu rolled his eyes at Huo Jun and said, "If you don't learn, you won't be a useful person. From now on, what will you do if you do bad things and ruin your family name?"

"Madam is a virtuous lady, so you should be a good man!"

Huo Jun looked at his two absent daughters and asked, "Why can't Jie'er and Wen'er be seen?"

"Going out to enjoy the snow!"

Li Qian packed Huo Jun's clothes and replied: "A few days ago, Zhongxuan composed a "Snow Ode" on a high-rise building in Jinkou, which attracted the ladies of the capital to recite it. It was snowing heavily today, and they went boating in the river and snow with the girls of the Zhao family. "

Huo Jun has three daughters, who are both practicing female beauty and studying with their husband. After a long time, he can be regarded as a little talented. With a reputation for talent and good looks, and at the age of hairpins, there are already many interested people who want to join the Huo family.

"it is good!"

After having a few laughs with the children and taking out the gifts, the children left happily. The concubines were very discerning and left space for Huo Jun and Bu Lianshi.

When Huo Jun was sitting on the couch, Li Qian came up with the cooked dishes and said, "My husband is tired from running around, so you should eat first!"

Seeing that Li Qian was busy working for him, Huo Jun grabbed his slightly rough hand and pretended to be dissatisfied: "Now that you are so expensive, why don't Qian'er let the attendant do it for you!"

Li Qian felt the warmth of Huo Jun's palm and said with a smile: "It has been more than twenty years since I followed my husband. I have already become accustomed to serving my husband."

Looking at Li Qian's no longer young face, wrinkles have appeared in the corners of his eyes. Huo Jun felt distressed and held her hand tightly and said, "In the past, when I was not a noble person, Qian'er had to work hard. Now that I am a noble person, if Qian'er has to work hard, what does it mean for me to be noble now?"

"promise!"

Li Qian lowered his head, feeling more moved.

"Take it!"

While Li Qian was setting the dishes, Huo Jun took out the brocade bag and stuffed it into her hand.

"This is?"

"Pearl!"

"Yo!"

Before he finished speaking, Master Bu walked into the hall from the side door with thin steps and said deliberately: "What are you talking about, husband and Qian'er?"

"nothing!"

Seeing his wife entering the hall, Huo Jun felt inexplicably guilty and said, "I'll tell Qian'er something to stop her from working too hard in the future!"

"lady!"

Li Qian tightened the bag of tips in his hand, said hello to Trainer Bu, and then left.

After Li Qian left, Trainer Bu sat down with his hands on his skirt and said dissatisfiedly: "My husband wants to give Qian'er something, why should he be so sneaky? Can't you do it in front of everyone if you are honest?"

"Haha~"

Huo Jun hugged Bu Trainer's plump waist and said with a smile: "It's better to give openly than secretly. Everyone has it, madam, please don't be angry!"

As he spoke, Huo Jun took out the small wooden box from the wooden box beside him, opened it and placed it on the desk.

But I saw three hairpins displayed on red silk, some were inlaid with jewelry, some were wearing tortoiseshell, or some were inlaid with white jade. Each of the three hairpins has its own characteristics, either graceful and luxurious, or elegant and exquisite.

Trainer Bu was immediately attracted by the three hairpins on the case. He picked them up and put them down, looking at them repeatedly, with a look of fondness on his face.

After a long time, Trainer Bu chose a medium-grade hairpin and inserted it into his black hair.

"Is it beautiful?"

Trainer Bu showed his hairpin and asked.

"nice!"

Huo Jun looked at it carefully for a few times and said, "It is elegant and noble, and it suits Madam's attire very well."

After a pause, Huo Jun pointed to the remaining two hairpins and said, "Madam, why don't you accept the other two together!"

"No!"

Bu Lianshi closed the wooden box and said with a smile: "There are already many hairpins in the boudoir, so it is better to give them as gifts."

"Then why did Madam get the winner?" Huo Jun asked, somewhat puzzled.

Bu Lianshi's pretty face showed a little sadness and said: "On the first day of this year, the queen invited me to enter the palace with all the wives and ministers' wives. During the conversation and laughter, the queen said that many of my jewelry are more expensive than those of others. . Although I don’t know what the queen meant, I no longer dare to dress up like before.”

"Now I want to give the best hairpin to the queen, and the lower one to Xiao Qiao. I am satisfied with the one I got among the hairpins!"

Huo Jun consoled him and said, "Madam and the Queen have known each other for many years. Don't you know who the Queen is? The Queen can understand people's thoughts and she must be a virtuous queen. What she said at that time may have been unintentional and had no other meaning."

"Having said that, I have to worry!"

Trainer Bu was still a little worried and said, "For precautions and for the sake of my husband and family, I should be careful."

"That's it!"

Seeing that Master Bu had an idea, Huo Jun picked up his chopsticks and said with a smile: "My wife will take care of the affairs in the back house. As a husband, I have to eat first!"

(End of this chapter)