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Chapter 484 Two Happy Events and the Grand Ceremony [Thank you! Goodbye! 41k more to go]

3:30 am (before 8:00 am)
Quyuan Street,
Yong Yi Hou Mansion,

"Ouch!"

"Sister-in-law! It hurts! It hurts!"

Alan's cry of pain was heard from the wooden house next to the racecourse.

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In the wide fence on the side,
Several naked horses without any reins twitched their ears and raised their heads to look curiously in the direction of the cabin.

"A man who has been to Bai Gao can't even bear this little pain?"

A woman's voice came.

Seeing no further movement, the horses continued to swing their tails leisurely.

In the wooden house,
The fire was burning brightly, and the copper kettle on the iron stove was steaming.

Xunshu, who was standing next to him, was only wearing a tight-fitting piece of clothing. He was bending over and having his head washed by Mother Xia from Xu Zaijing's yard.

Not far from where he was looking for books, Alan was sitting in front of a table with a bronze mirror on it. Behind him stood Qingyun's wife Hua Qing, who was combing Alan's hair with a comb in her hand.

"Clean."

After washing Xunshu's hair, Mother Xia handed him a towel.

When Xunshu took the towel, Mother Xia walked aside and began to repeatedly rub the razor on a belt.

Yin Bo, who was sitting nearby, took a sip of wine, then limped over and helped Xunshu wipe his hair.

Mother Xia walked over to Alan and trimmed his straightened temples and the back of his neck with a razor.

A quarter of an hour later,
Hua Qing and Mother Xia stood beside them. Hua Qing helped Alan to smooth out the wrinkles on his clothes and said with a smile, "After some grooming, he will be handsome!"

Yin Bo looked at Alan and Xunshu, who had their hair done and put on new clothes, and nodded, "Yeah! They finally look like martial artists."

After hearing these words, Alan and Xunshu blushed slightly and looked at themselves in the bronze mirror somewhat embarrassedly.

When they came to the Great Zhou, they wore shabby sheepskin coats and spent all day tending to horses and rarely taking care of themselves.

Although there have been some improvements after staying at the Xu family for a few years, it has never been as bad as it is today, with someone specially combing my hair and trimming my sideburns with a razor.

"Squeak~"

The door of the wooden house was pushed open.

Qingcao walked in holding a few silk headbands in her hands: "Sister-in-law, I think this blue headband is good, it can just cover their foreheads."

Before he finished speaking, Qingcao looked at the two people in the room with a smile on his face and said, "Oh! Who are these two handsome boys?"

There was another burst of laughter in the room.

Then, Hua Qing stepped out and said, "I'll go tell the inner courtyard, we're ready to leave!"

Looking at the boy who was feeding the horses not far away, Hua Qing shouted, "Chu Zhan! Go and bring the horses over. They should not come to the stables after they have changed into new shoes.

"Yes, sister-in-law!"

Soon, Hua Qing came over from the inner courtyard accompanied by Dan Mama, who was beside Sun.

Mother Dan looked at the two people who looked brand new and covered their forehead scars with headbands. She exchanged a satisfied look with Hua Qing and said, "Not bad!"

After the two got on the carriage, Alan and Xunshu rode in front, and the carriage followed behind as they walked towards the gate of the marquis' mansion.

Before leaving Quyuan Street,

They ran into a group of plain-dressed knights riding tall horses.
After Alan and Xunshu saw that Zhu Qinghu was the leader, they hurriedly bowed.

Zhu Qinghu bowed back as usual, with some surprise in his eyes, and said, "Alan, you have changed a lot!"

Di Jing, Ye Fang, Feng Dabao and other soldiers from the Marquis' Mansion, or An Woyi, Meng Xizhou and other young lieutenants who had made great contributions in the northwest, all laughed.

"Greetings, Commander Zhu! The brothers have changed a lot!" Alan smiled and bowed.
Everyone looked at each other and felt a little embarrassed, especially Di Jing and Ye Fang who were wearing flowers in their hair.

The reason why we went to the Marquis' Mansion for the banquet today was because Xu Zai Zhang and Zai Jing had passed the imperial examinations. The lieutenants and officers who had made contributions in the Western Army and received rewards sent them gifts, and the Marquis' Mansion hosted a banquet to express its gratitude.

As for other reasons, they more or less guessed some from Zhu Qinghu's hint of "dressing up well", so naturally they all dressed up.

"You guys are going?"

Alan continued, "Madam said that we should go to Duke Yan's mansion."

Zhu Qinghu smiled and waved his hand, "Go ahead!"

Looking at Hua Qing and Dan Mama lifting the curtain of the carriage behind, Zhu Qinghu nodded and continued walking towards the Marquis' Mansion.

Racecourse,
The horses that Zhu Qinghu and others rode were tied to the railings.

The saddles were removed and pressed against the rails.
The autumn wind blows,

The horse's mane fluttered in the wind.

The horses bowed their heads from time to time.

Enjoy a few bites of the fine food in the wooden trough under the railing.

The side hall in the front yard of the Xu family,

Zhu Qinghu, who was sitting at the front row, raised his teacup and nodded to Yu Huguang beside him.

An Woyi, who was near the door, smelled the tea and said intoxicatedly: "The tea in this mansion is really special."

Meng Xizhou on the side had already taken a sip of tea and nodded in agreement.

At this time,

There were voices coming from the side hall leading to the backyard.

When everyone looked towards the door,
Then I saw Xu Zaijing walking in holding Xu Xingdai's hand.

When they saw Xu Zaijing, everyone stood up and bowed, calling him "Wu Lang" or "Jing Ge'er".

Xu Zaijing smiled and bowed and nodded in return, then extended his hand to introduce: "Everyone, this is my eldest nephew, Dai Ge'er!"

Xu Xingdai at the side also followed suit and cupped his hands, saying without any stage fright: "Hello everyone! Thank you for your hard work!"

Everyone in the hall bowed to Xu Xingdai again.

Xu Zaijing looked at Zhu Qinghu and said, "Cousin, the main hall is ready. Mother wants you to go over and talk."

Zhu Qinghu nodded and said, "Okay!"

As he said this, he led people towards the main hall.

In the main hall,
On one side of the screen,
Sun was smiling and talking to Zhu Qinghu, Di Jing and others who were sitting on the chairs.

"Wu Lang ordered them to report to the army, so they were unable to go to Xingqing Prefecture with Wu Lang."

Zhu Qinghu pointed down and said.

An Woyi and Meng Xizhou, who were sitting at the bottom, bowed with regret on their faces.

Sun nodded and said: "He is also a good man of our Great Zhou"

On the other side of the screen,
Madam Li sat between Mrs. Xie and Hualan, and next to Hualan was Wang Ruofu.

Standing behind them were the five Lans, Shu, Mo, Pin, Ru, and Ming, as well as several personal maids.

Xie held the handkerchief close to Madam Li's ear and whispered, "The man sitting below Lord Zhu is called Di. He has made many contributions in the Western Army. I heard from my father-in-law that he is already in the emperor's heart."

"The next one is named Feng."

"The one who was talking to Jing'er is the grandson of the old medical officer Yu. He has a very good relationship with Jing'er."

Hearing this,

Wang Ruofu, who had always been very casual, glanced outside, curled her lips slightly, shook her head and thought: "I'm a little old", um, for example, Lanzhou University.

Madam Li leaned over and looked at the man behind the screen. Without turning her head, she leaned slightly to the side and whispered, "Are you studying medicine?"

Xie smiled and looked at Hua Lan, saying, "Yes! Your medical skills are superb."

Looking at Madam Li who nodded unconsciously, Hualan smiled and looked back at Shulan, saying, "Aunt, this one is different from the others. Whether this one is suitable or not is another matter."

"Yes, yes!" Mrs. Li replied.

Then Hualan raised her chin towards Cuichan.

Cuichan then walked around and went outside the screen and whispered a few words to Mother Bamboo.

Mother Zhu spoke to Sun in a low voice again.

After talking for a while,

Zai Zhang and Zhu Qinghu accompanied Di Jing, Feng Dabao and others towards the banquet.

Xu Zaijing was left in the main hall.

"Jing'er, have you found out that Doctor Yu has no engagement?"

While Sun was speaking, Wang Ruofu and Madam Li came out accompanied by Xie and Hualan, and looked at Xu Zaijing with concern.

Xu Zaijing smiled and said, "Don't worry, mother. I have found out everything about this matter!"

Sun nodded: "Then after the banquet, when he comes to say goodbye, let Shujie stand next to me? That way the two children can see each other!"

As she spoke, Sun looked at Madam Li and Wang Ruofu inquiringly.

Wang Ruofu smiled, and Madam Li nodded repeatedly.

Xu Zaijing looked at the few people who came out from behind the screen and smiled.

"Jing'er, this matter..."

Xu Zaijing cupped his hands and said, "Whether it succeeds or not, I will definitely ask for the truth."

"it is good!"

3:00 PM
The front yard of the mansion,

The guests were delighted.

The few people who didn't dare to drink too much looked at each other.

Di Jing raised his glass and said, "Sanlang, Wulang, Zhu Boss, it's getting late, how about we finish this glass of wine and say goodbye?"

Zhu Qinghu nodded: "Okay! Let's go and tell them after we finish drinking." Then everyone toasted, the maid of the marquis's mansion brought sobering tea, and another maid went to the backyard to inform Sun about the matter.

After everyone finished drinking the sobering soup, they went straight to the main hall.

"Brother Yu, please stay. I have something to ask you."

After hearing this, Zai Zhang led everyone out, and Yu Huguang was left at the back.

"Wu Lang, what's the matter?"

"Brother Yu, there is an elder relative of ours, the aunt of Lord Sheng Hongsheng, who works in the Ministry of Personnel and is from the Sheng family in Jiying Lane. Now that she is old, she often... When you are free, I would like to ask you to take her pulse."

"a piece of cake."

"Come on, Brother Yu, let's have another drink."

After drinking, the two walked slowly towards the main hall.

When I got nearby, I saw Zhu Qinghu and others had already walked out.

"Brother, take my cousin and the others there first, we will follow shortly."

Xu Zaijing said.

After hearing Zai Zhang's response, Xu Zai Jing held out his hand and said, "Brother Yu, please."

Yu Huguang smiled and nodded, then walked into the main hall with Xu Zaijing.

"Today, thank you for the money, madam."

Yu Huguang stood still in the hall, bowed his hands, looked up and spoke, his eyes involuntarily fell on Sheng Shulan, who was standing next to Sun with her hair in a girl's bun.

"Today's treat."

Yu Huguang quickly lowered his head and finished speaking.

Sun turned her head to look at Shulan and said:
"Brother Guang, you're too polite! It's a cold afternoon and you guys have been drinking, so don't ride too fast on the way back!"

"Yes Yes!"

In the afternoon sunshine,

Xu Zaijing and Yu Huguang walked through the door and corridor in the yard and headed towards the racecourse.

Yu Huguang turned his head to look at Xu Zaijing: "Brother Jing, why do you always look at me?"

Xu Zaijing smiled and shook his head: "Nothing."

Yu Huguang nodded and opened his mouth to speak, but when he saw Xu Zaijing turning his head and looking forward, he didn't say anything.

Come to the racecourse,
There were few horses left near the fence.

Someone was getting out of the carriage that had just stopped.

Walked closer,

Xu Zaijing, Hua Qing and Dan's mother who got off the carriage asked, "How is it?"

Mama Dan and Hua Qing smiled and bowed to Xu Zaijing. After looking at each other, they said, "My lord, that nanny has three sons and one daughter. One is a lieutenant under the command of Marquis Zhongjing, and the other two are in charge of the large manor of the Duke's Mansion in the suburbs of Beijing."

Xu Zaijing smiled and said, “Not bad!”

Mama Dan nodded and whispered, "Madam Du's daughter has taken a liking to Xunshu."

Xu Zaijing was stunned: "No, I think Alan is more handsome, why..."

Mother Dan looked back at Alan and shook her head, saying, "That silly boy is too honest! After going to the Du family, he was like a gourd with its mouth sawed off, saying nothing."

"The girl thought Alan was already in love with someone, so she didn't choose him."

Hearing this, Xu Zaijing nodded: "This is really..." After looking at Yu Huguang, he continued: "What a pity!"

"Who says it isn't?"

Dan's mother said regretfully as she patted her clothes.

"Then sir, shall we go and report to the Madam?"

Xu Zaijing nodded: "Go ahead."

Yu Huguang on the side walked towards his mount.

Xu Zaijing walked over to help him tie the saddle.

The saddles are all tied,

Yu Huguang untied the reins on the fence and prepared to mount his horse.
When Xu Zaijing couldn't hold back any longer and was about to speak, Yu Huguang, who was standing on the other side of the horse, said, "Wu Lang, who is the girl standing next to the Madam today?"

Xu Zaijing couldn't help but raise his lips: "Oh! That sister is a relative of the Sheng family! She is the granddaughter of the old man who asked Brother Yu to diagnose her pulse just now."

"Oh!" Yu Huguang nodded, thinking about the conversation he had just heard, and said with determination: "I wonder if there is any marriage?"

Seeing Xu Zaijing nodded with a straight face,
Yu Huguang's eyes widened, and he said with some disappointment: "Oh"

Yu Huguang has left.

Xu's backyard,

In the main hall,
"Goro is back!"

The little maid at the door preached.

Mrs. Li, who was absent-mindedly drinking tea, immediately turned her head and looked towards the door.

Seeing this scene, Wang Ruofu, who was leisurely eating melon seeds, pursed her lips slightly.

Shulan glanced at her mother with some embarrassment on her face, then looked out with some hesitation in her eyes.

Lift the curtain,

Xu Zaijing lowered his head and walked in, bowing: "Mother, aunt!"

Seeing Seo Jae-kyung's actions,

The ladies standing nearby and their personal maids and nannies all returned the greetings to Xu Zaijing.

"Jing'er, how is it?" asked Sun.

Xu Zaijing smiled and glanced at Shulan, then sat on a chair, picked up the teacup and said, "Mother, Brother Yu said he wants to go and check the pulse of the eldest lady of the Sheng family!"

After saying this, Xu Zaijing, who had talked a lot, lowered his head and started drinking tea.

After hearing Xu Zaijing's words, everyone in the hall looked at each other, and the hall suddenly became quiet.

Mrs. Li held the handkerchief and whispered, "This is..."

Shulan lowered her head.

Feeling the silence around him, Xu Zaijing, who had not finished his tea, raised his head and looked around in confusion.

Minglan rolled her eyes and, taking advantage of her familiarity with Xu Zaijing in the academy, said crisply, "Cousin Jing, do you mean that the older brother is anxious and wants to see the elders?"

As soon as Minglan finished speaking, Rulan pulled her sleeve, and when Minglan looked over, she quickly shook her head to signal her to stop talking.

Hearing this, Xu Zaijing put down his teacup, smiled and nodded repeatedly: "Sixth sister, you hit the nail on the head!"

The atmosphere in the hall relaxed.

Sun nodded apologetically to Wang Ruofu and Madam Li, then frowned at Xu Zaijing and said, "Speak more directly and clearly next time!"

"Yes, mother!"

Xu Zaijing smiled, stood up and bowed.

Sun shook his head helplessly: "Sit down!"

Wang Ruofu, who was standing by, also nodded with a smile. Suddenly, she turned her head to look at Mama Liu and said, "Brother Jing, have you told Mr. Yu about Shulan's engagement?"

As soon as this word comes out,
The hall was quiet again, and everyone had different expressions.

Xu Zaijing smiled and said, "Don't worry, Auntie. I have already told Brother Yu about this matter! But he still wants to go and check the pulse of the old lady!"

Pinlan listened to Xu Zaijing's words and smiled at Shulan, whose face was blushing.

Two days later,
Jiying Lane,
Sheng family,

At the second gate,
Sheng Hong and Sheng Wei walked towards the old medical officer Yu who got off the carriage with smiles on their faces.

"Old man, please slow down!"

Sheng Hong reached out and supported Doctor Yu.

"Thank you, Lord Sheng!" said the old medical officer Yu with a smile.

Looking at Sheng Wei standing aside, Medical Officer Yu nodded.

When Yu Huguang, who was carrying a medicine box, came over, Sheng Wei gestured with his hand and said with a smile, "Old Master, Young Master Yu, please come in."

"please."

Shouantang,
In the hall,
The old lady sat on the chair with a kind smile on her face, her sleeves rolled up and her arms resting on the pulse pillow on the table.

Looking at Yu Huguang who was taking her pulse, the eldest lady exchanged a satisfied look with the old lady.

the other side,
Wang Ruofu sat below Sheng Hong and said to the old doctor Yu with a smile, "Old sir, I heard from my relatives on my mother's side that young Master Yu will be entering the palace in the next few days?"

"Madam is right! His Majesty's birthday is coming soon. My old bones can't bear it any longer. I have no choice but to let Guang'er go."

Hearing what Doctor Yu said,
Mr. and Mrs. Sheng Wei looked at Yu Huguang with even greater satisfaction.

Doctor Yu has been practicing medicine for many years and has met countless people.

So, after the old medical officer took a look at Shulan's face when she brought him tea, his smile became even wider.

Turn around,

The Imperial Palace of the Great Zhou Dynasty,

Xu Zaijing and Gu Tingye, who came for rehearsal, were walking in front of the hall.

"Brother Jing, why do I feel that His Majesty's birthday ceremony this time is much more spectacular than when we were kids?"

Xu Zaijing looked at the colorful pavilions around him and nodded, "Brother Ye, you are right! What will you perform this time?"

Gu Tingye: "Hehe, of course it's my Gu family's spear skills! Here, that's the big spear I'm going to swing!"

(End of this chapter)