Do you know: I am Xu Jiazi

Chapter 342 How difficult is this? [Thank you for your support! Goodbye! ]

Bianjing,

On the afternoon of March 11,

That day, Zhao Fang heard news about Jingge's brother-in-law, Gu Tingyu, the son of Ningyuan Marquis.

On this day, Concubine Rong also brought her daughter and sister to visit the Queen's Palace. Coincidentally, Madam Chai and Miss Zhengzheng were also in the palace.

Zhao Fang smiled and walked into the hall:
"I have a secret for you, mother."

'Tuoxi Hou Attacks the City and Captures the Stronghold'

"Mother, besides this good news, I have a little secret that I want to let Jing'er know."

"Forget about going with a big fanfare, just go quietly!"

After much persuasion, the queen finally nodded and allowed Zhao Fang to send a eunuch to say a few words to Xu Zaijing.

By the evening,
After seeing the emperor's expression, Zhao Fang knelt down and admitted his mistake, saying that he shouldn't have spread the news.

But the emperor still took off his pants and spanked him severely in front of the empress.

Zhao Fang was beaten so hard that he cried loudly.

Although the queen felt distressed, she did not stop him or ask any questions. The princess at the side asked the queen in a low voice, and the queen just said that her brother was naughty.

At dinner time in the evening,
After the empress glanced at Zhao Fang, who was kneeling on a cushion and being punished to go hungry, she continued to stand beside the emperor and serve him meals.

"Your Majesty, what happened?"

The emperor glanced at Zhao Fang with his chopsticks, and listened to the rumbling of Zhao Fang's stomach due to hunger, with a look of heartache in his eyes.

Then the emperor sighed and said, "Something happened to Gu Dalang."

The Queen was surprised and asked, "What? Gu Dalang? How could he do that?"

The emperor shook his head: "He was too anxious to draw the map! He stopped for an hour in a place that was not yet cleared, and was ambushed when he returned to the camp."

"Then, he, our prince, told the news to the fifth son of the Xu family!"

After hearing the emperor's words, Zhao Fang looked into his mother's angry eyes and lowered his head in shame.

"How does your majesty know that it was the emperor who said that?"

The Queen asked.

The emperor put down his chopsticks and said:
"In the evening, the fifth son of the Xu family went to find Zilong and begged to see me."

"Whatever you say about his abilities, I know them! He also knows how wise I am! He begs me to give him a chance to save his brother-in-law."

The Queen asked in confusion: "Your Majesty, what is Jing'er's ability?"

The emperor said angrily:

"What skill? The skill to save the girl from the Chai family!"

"He has the ability to overturn the lair of the King of Yan with just a servant."

The Queen smiled and said, "Then how did your Majesty decide?"

The emperor picked up a piece of venison that Zhao Fang liked with his chopsticks, put it aside, and said unhappily:
"This brat even knows about Zhaotai Peak!"

"What else can I do? Let Zilong get him a status in the Chuihuan Division, and then let him go!"

The queen said worriedly: "He doesn't know where Gu Dalang is!"

"I asked Zilong to send a message using the carrier pigeon brought by Zhaotaifeng. When this kid reaches the border, someone will naturally tell him."

The queen breathed a sigh of relief: "Brother Jing, he should have no problem protecting himself!"

The emperor nodded.

At this time, Zhao Fang, who was kneeling, said, "Father, is Brother Jing really that powerful?"

The emperor hummed unhappily.

Looking at Zhao Fang, who was kneeling but very happy after knowing this, the emperor's eyes flashed, and then he waved his hand.

The eunuch waved his hand hurriedly and waved away the other people in the hall.

When there were only three people in the palace, the emperor waved to Zhao Fang and said, "Fang'er, come here."

Holding Zhao Fang in his arms, the emperor rubbed his knees and said, "Jing'er is like this, Fang'er, what do you think?"

Zhao Fang looked at the venison that the emperor had picked out and smiled slightly, saying, "Father, Jing Ge'er is a person who values ​​his family very much."

The emperor nodded and said, "He is so powerful. When you take my position in the future, won't you worry about him?"

Zhao Fang looked at the emperor with bright eyes and asked doubtfully: "Father, if I didn't have Jing'er when I was a child, I might have..."

The Queen hurriedly said, "Fang'er, let's not talk about this anymore. My heart is beating fast when I talk about it."

"Okay Queen Mother."

The emperor touched Zhao Fang's face and said, "Fang'er, you are so smart, you should know what father is talking about."

Zhao Fang glanced at the somewhat confused queen, lowered his head and said nothing.

"Hmm? Fang'er?"

The emperor asked.

Zhao Fang raised his head, looked at the emperor and said, "Father, I understand! But I actually answered your question just now."

The emperor looked at Zhao Fang with confusion.

Zhao Fang said: "Father, Brother Jing values ​​his relatives very much!"

The emperor nodded: "So?"

Zhao Fang said: "So, it would be great if I could become his relative!"

After saying this, Zhao Fang glanced at the Queen, counting on his fingers and continued:

"Father, look, Brother Jing'er's first move was for Miss Xu!"

"When I went to Yangzhou, I heard from Lord Xiao Zhao that Jing'er took action right after he got the news because of Miss Xu's pregnancy."

"I was in Panlou because of my cousin Zhu Zijue, and I went to the lair of Prince Jueyan because of Miss Xu Si."

"Moreover, I also know that Brother Jing has some magical powers. Before the Queen Mother became pregnant with me..."

"So, Father! Without your son, what difference would it make if your kingdom was lost?"

The queen slapped Zhao Fang on the head, then grabbed his ear and said, "If it's not you, there are other princes!"

"Ouch! Ouch! It hurts! Mother, I was wrong."

The emperor looked at Zhao Fang and raised his eyebrows with a smile.

From Bianjing to the Western Army Yongle City,
A total of more than 1,500 miles.

Because the current emperor intends to expand the territory, the roads are smooth and there are many post stations along the way.

Before Xu Zaijing set off, he sent an urgent letter to his father, asking him to send the Li brothers to Yongle City.

Xu Zaijing also knew that

Far away at Zhaotai Peak in Xingqing Prefecture of Baigao State, it would take time for the Minister of the Chuihuan Division to gather information, so he was not in a hurry to leave.

The dragon colt was tall and had long legs, and even if it trotted effortlessly, it could cover at least forty to fifty miles in an hour (two hours).

Xu Zaijing only walked for four hours during the day, and covered no more than 200 miles a day.

Seven or eight days later, when he arrived at Yongle City, news about Gu Tingyu and the Li brothers were already waiting for him in Yongle City.

It was only March 20th, the beginning of the second half of the month.

After changing horses in Yongle City, Xu Zaijing, Qingyun and the Li brothers circled the border and entered Shizhou City as spies of the Chuihuansi on the 22nd.

It was only the daytime of the 23rd when Xu Zaijing and his brother-in-law climbed up the outer wall of the pass and helped the brave soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty to achieve the achievement of being the first to climb the pass.

That day,

When Cao Zhao of the Tuoxi Marquisate and Zhang Fangshun of the Yingguo Dukeate saw someone climb up first and stabilize themselves, they reacted quickly and waved their command flags.

In the Great Zhou army,

When teams of elite soldiers from the Western Army of the Great Zhou rushed out and reached the pass and climbed up the high wall, the result was self-evident!

After all, the commanders of the Baigao Kingdom in the pass were left in the big tent by Xu Zaijing and Li Taotie.

After the Great Zhou army occupied the pass,
"Victory!"

"Wan Sheng!"

The cheers of tens of thousands of people, like a tsunami, reached the territory of Baigao, dozens of miles behind the pass.

Looking from a high place, there was a wisp of dust in the distance in the direction of Baigao Kingdom, and they were running faster. Those were the Baigao Kingdom soldiers who escaped from this pass.

In the Great Zhou Pass.

With Qingyun's help, Xu Zaijing threw Bai Gaoguo's armor to the ground.

At this time, two young generals in exquisite armor came over on horseback.

Xu Zaijing knew one of them, Cao Zhao, the fourth son of the Cao family who had previously escorted the Duke of Qi to Yangzhou.

Xu Zaijing bowed and said, "Meet Fourth Uncle Cao."

Cao Zhao jumped off his horse with a smile on his face. He patted Gu Tingyu on the shoulder first, then walked up to Xu Zaijing and said with a smile, "Good boy! Why are you here?"

Xu Zaijing chuckled and said, "This is a long story!"

Cao Zhao pointed to the person behind him who was talking to Gu Tingyu and said, "This is the second son of the British Duke, Zhang Fangshun."

Xu Zaijing bowed: "Brother Shun!"

Zhang Fangshun nodded and said, "Good! Lord Xu has a good son! Brother Jing, I just heard from Gu Dalang that the two military commanders in the north of Baigao State have sent troops?"

Xu Zaijing said: "Yes! At that time, outside Shizhou City, the military commander of Baigao State was the Black Mountain Weifu in the north and the Right Wing Chaoshun Army Commander."

After saying that, Xu Zaijing scratched his head.

At this time, another group of elite soldiers from the Great Zhou also walked in.

Qingyun behind Xu Zaijing whispered, "Sir, this group of people is quite fierce."

Xu Zaijing nodded: "It seems that his ability is not inferior to that of my cousins." Behind the elite soldiers, an old general came over on a tall old horse.

Seeing Xu Zaijing smiling so kindly and amiably, the Queen had naturally told her father many things in letters.

Xu Zaijing looked at the old horse that the old general was sitting on. Its shoulder height and size seemed to be no less than his own dragon horse.

General Cao said, "Xu family boy, come here, let me take a look at you!"

As soon as Xu Zaijing took a step, the soldiers around the old general sensed the danger and involuntarily moved their hands towards the hilt of the knife.

General Cao waved his hand and said, "It's okay. His momentum has not yet dissipated."

The bodyguards then consciously withdrew their hands. A few of them looked at their comrades in surprise, their eyes filled with thoughts: This kid has done a lot of killing!

The old general looked at Xu Zaijing carefully and said:
"You boy, you are much more handsome than your father!"

"Better than him!"

Xu Zaijing bowed and said, "Thank you, Grandpa Cao, for the compliment!"

Xu Zaijing finished speaking.
General Cao smiled and nodded, then he turned around, pointed at Gu Tingyu with his whip with a stern face, and said, "You will be compensated for the soldiers I gave you."

Gu Tingyu lowered his head in shame, bowed deeply and said, "Yes! Thank you, old marquis."

"Ah."

General Cao looked at Qingyun again and nodded, "Boy, do you want to serve as a lieutenant under me?"

Xu Zaijing stood in front of Qingyun and said, "Grandpa Cao, please leave some for me."

General Cao flicked his whip and said, "Let him speak for himself."

Qingyun bowed behind Xu Zaijing without saying anything.

The old general shook his head: "How stupid."

Looking at the Li brothers again, the old general said, "Have you avenged your East Court King?"

The Li brothers bowed in agreement.

The old general nodded: "Okay!"

After saying that, General Cao rode his horse and led his men towards the pass.

Cao Zhao and Zhang Fangshun hurriedly followed.

early April,
Ningyuan Hou Mansion,

Sun looked at her daughter lying on the bed with her headband on, and forced a smile, saying, "No! Your husband is not leading the troops, so how could anything go wrong?"

Pingmei smiled bitterly and said:

"Mom, Xiaowu likes to give me good things the most. He won't come to see me unless there is something wrong."

"Where did he go when I was having such a big event as giving birth to a child?"

Sun said, "Your brother will have the college entrance examination in a few months, so he is just a little nervous."

Pingmei sighed and said:
"Mother! Counting from the day Xiaowu came, the master hasn't sent a single letter since the middle of last month!"

"A few days ago, I received only a letter with a few words to let you know I'm safe!"

Sun glanced at Bai, who was holding Gu Tingyu's eldest son at the door, and said, "Then you can recognize his handwriting, right?"

At this time,

A voice came from outside the room: "Sister? Are you talking about me?"

Pingmei was stunned.

Another voice rang out: "Wife! How come you gave birth on the first day of the new year!"

Sun smiled and said, "I didn't lie to you."

Pingmei nodded with tears in her eyes, and shouted weakly: "When will she come out? What I say doesn't count!"

outside the room,
Gu Tingyu was embarrassed and said nothing.

After a while

Qing Zhi walked in and said, "Madam, the master said that he was covered in dust and he would go take a bath first before coming to see the child."

Pingmei hummed and waved to the eldest son who was put on the ground by Bai: "Shixing, come and see your sister."

Gu Tingyu finished his bath and visited his wife and children.

In the courtyard of the Gu family's mistress,
Gu Tingyu sat at the bottom and talked a lot with Bai.

"He lost his life to protect you. Our family wants to raise his children and see him to the end of his life."

"You don't have to worry about the expenses."

Gu Tingyu bowed his head: "Thank you, mother."

"This old marquis probably didn't make things difficult for you because of your father-in-law."

Gu Tingyu nodded.

South Lecture Hall Lane
Return to Snowyuan

Madam Kong looked at Rong Feiyan's flower arrangement and said:
"Miss Feiyan, the color combination of these flowers is very good, but it looks a bit boring."

As she spoke, Madam Kong propped up a drooping flower.

Rong Feiyan was stunned, lowered her head and asked, "Mammy, how can you tell that you are not interested?"

Madam Kong waved the round fan in her hand and said:

"From what I've seen, since Miss Feiyan went to the polo club a few times in the middle of last month, the flowers have been matched like this."

Rong Feiyan nodded: "Mammy, I am not good at playing polo."

Madam Kong raised her eyebrows and said with a smile, "Oh? That's all! Then, let's end the lesson here for today."

Rong Feiyan stood up, bowed with the maid, and said, "Farewell, Madam."

Watching Grandma Kong's figure disappear at the gate of the courtyard, Rong Feiyan sat behind the table, supporting her chin with one hand and sighed.

"Miss Xibu? Miss Ningxiang?"

Hearing the housekeeper's call, Rong Feiyan waved her hand, and Xibu and Ningxiang walked out of the house.

Hearing the conversation outside, Rong Feiyan was not in the mood to listen to the content.
She just stared at the embroidery hanging in the room, which had a colorful dart stuck on it.

"Girl! Girl!"

Rong Feiyan propped up her chin and looked sideways, and saw Ningxiang and Xibu walking into the door together carrying a bamboo basket.

The bamboo basket was covered with colorful silk and tied with a beautiful knot on it.

Rong Feiyan smiled and said, "What's wrong? Why are you so happy?"

Xibu and Ningxiang looked at each other and smiled:

"Miss, it was sent by Madam Xu from the Huyan family! She said she was thanking you for the excellent medicinal herbs you sent her last month, and she is using them right now!"

Rong Feiyan's eyes lit up, and she stood up and patted the table with both hands and said, "Put it here, put it here!"

Ningxiang continued, "Miss, our nanny heard from the Huyan family that Jing'er bought these peaches on his way back from Daizhou. He saw that the April peaches sold on the roadside were in good condition, so he bought a few baskets!"

Rong Feiyan's eyes became brighter as she looked at the bamboo basket.

Ningxiang went outside to get clean water for washing the peaches.

Xi Bu glanced at Rong Feiyan and whispered, "Miss, I also heard that the Huyan family also gave it to the Chai family."

Rong Feiyan curled her lips and said, "Well, Miss Zheng Zheng also sent medicine."

"The polo club will send another invitation. Don't refuse it. I want to practice polo."

"Yes, girl."

Chai Mansion,

Qiushengyuan,
While looking at the account book on the table, Zheng Zheng reached out, took out a washed peach and took a bite.

"Mmm, it tastes really good."

"Did you ask where you bought it?"

Yunmu on the side replied:

"Girl, our home is quite far from Quyuan Street. How can we come back so quickly?"

Zheng Zheng nodded and said:
"Just talking about the roadside. The road is so long."

"After we have found out, we will pick a few farms to try planting!"

The maid brushed her clothes and bowed, saying, "Yes, young lady. I'll remember it."

Zheng Zheng closed the account book with a hum and said, "How is the gold-invaluable seed from the south?"

Fu Yi continued, "I heard that the Xu family has grown the crops."

Hearing this, Zheng Zheng raised his eyebrows and asked, "Are there any other experts?"

Yunmu nodded and said, "Yes, girl. I heard that the old man in the Xu family is named Deng. He has inherited the skills of farming from generation to generation and is very good at raising things."

Zheng Zheng smiled slightly and said, "Okay! When mother comes back, I'll talk to her and we'll go visit the Xu family."

"Yes, young lady, I'll remember that."

Jinming Lake has been closed for two days.

On April 10th,

Jiying Lane,
Shouantang,
At noon, after dinner.

The old lady was busy making incense. After looking at Xu Zaijing who was sitting downstairs drinking tea, she said:

"Brother Jing, what happened to the Daizhou ancestral temple in my hometown? Do you want a little kid like you to go back?"

Xu Zaijing: "Uh, great aunt, I am your nephew. Actually, um."

(End of this chapter)