Stir-fried Datang: The Strongest Daughter

Chapter 9
The second year of Zhenguan, June [-]th, is definitely a memorable day.A great event happened in Lu Guogong's mansion. Lu Guogong's daughter who had been lost for ten years was finally found!
More than 200 families will line up in two long queues, and the two cheap brothers will take the lead, carrying out all the things that symbolize the guard of honor of the Duke's mansion.The carriage frame is pulled by four big red horses of the same color. The emperor drives six, the princes drive five, the minister four, the doctor three, the scholar two, and the commoner one. There is also a title, and traveling with four horses is also within the regulations.

Because Pei Cuiyun lost her daughter ten years ago, she became sick with longing. Now that she has found her daughter, she is not very particular about ostentation. There is no doubt that this is his own flesh and blood.

The only girl in the Duke's Mansion has been found. Since it is going home, of course it must be done in a lively manner. The husband has already rushed to inform. If His Majesty is merciful, he may be allowed to come back from the battlefield and take a look. The daughter who has been separated for many years.

Yang Xiaoran is like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden. Although she has been in Tang Dynasty for many years, she has never been to Chang'an, nor has she visited the ancient market.When the tall and majestic walls of Chang'an City came into view, even though she was used to seeing high-rise buildings in her previous life, she couldn't help but feel agitated, feeling sincere admiration for the wisdom and creativity of the ancients.

This ancient building can arouse people's wild imagination. As long as you think about the backward productivity at this time, and without the help of mechanical equipment, you can build such a big city. Apart from admiration, there is nothing but admiration.

Yang Xiaoran has never been to Chang'an in later generations, but Chang'an in this era gave her a glimpse of the spiritual outlook of Tang people.

Atmospheric, open!
It’s just that the situation in the city is different. The 38 main streets are wide and straight, and the main street leading to the palace is even more terrifying. It is actually much wider than the eight-lane lanes of later generations. At that time, although the sun was high, it couldn't stop the enthusiasm of the passers-by, and they rushed towards the east and west cities.

It's just that Yang Xiaoran saw something strange in this rush.

"Mother, here, why don't these shops have doors?"

"Poor boy, have you never been in a town when you grow up so big?"

Pei Cuiyun's eyes were full of love and affection. Seeing Yang Xiaoran's "ignorance", she felt a little guilty.

Yang Xiaoran's face turned red. Speaking of which, she had never entered the towns of Datang. She was too young before, and her master would not let her go down the mountain easily. At most, she could only go to the foot of the mountain with her senior brother to play for a while. In the middle section, her two ends are missing, and she has short calves. Even after the death of her master, she has never left Xiaoqingshan, and she always let her brother go shopping.

"In our Tang Dynasty, except for the yamen or third-rank ministers, this door cannot be opened across the street. This is the rule."

"Oh……"

Yang Xiaoran responded in a low voice, suddenly a little dull.Sure enough, it is a feudal society that suppresses human nature everywhere, so much attention is paid to where the door is opened. In this seemingly prosperous city, the neatly planned workshops block people's basic communication. Those tall workshop walls are not only A wall, but a huge gap between the common people and the superiors.

Sighing slightly, he lowered the curtains, not interested in looking at it anymore.

Seeing that Yang Xiaoran's interest had dropped, Mrs. Pei couldn't help but asked worriedly: "Little lady, what's wrong with you? You don't like to open the door at the back? It doesn't matter, our door is across the street."

"No, no..."

Yang Xiaoran replied in a low voice, after thinking for a while, she still couldn't help but said: "Mother, don't you think it looks weird that there are no doors and windows on both sides of this street? If it's for business, this door should be opened on the street to attract people from all directions The guest is right!"

"Ah, I didn't expect my son to be a talented woman, open in the street, soliciting customers from all over the world, that's really good!"

Mrs. Pei praised, and then said in a low voice: "It's fine to talk to mother about this, but you dare not say it outside, your grandfather is a fool, every time you go out, mother is worried that he will cause trouble, you can't learn from you Grandpa."

"Oh, I see, mother..."

Yang Xiaoran felt the generation gap, so he stopped entangled in this topic, poked his head out again, looked at the second brother and the third brother who were riding on the big horse in front, and then retracted to look at Mrs. Pei, thinking to himself: "I am a* *Si, can you adapt to the life of the second generation of officials?"

Fortunately, Han Niu and Snot have followed. Speaking of which, in this Tang Dynasty, they are more like their relatives than their cheap relatives. Although they think they are troublesome and eat a lot, they have to admit that they grew up together when they were young. The score is still very deep.

Thinking of Hanniu and Snot sitting in the car behind, Yang Xiaoran felt relieved.

She has already thought about it, if she is not used to living in the Duke's Mansion, or if she encounters danger, she will take the two senior brothers away even if the space is exposed, and at worst they will not be allowed to come out in the future. Anyway, their greatest hobby is Eating, there are beautiful mountains and rivers in the space, and there are so many things to eat, it is better than being comfortable outside, isn't it?The big deal is to catch some cats and dogs by myself to accompany them.

Well, just do it!

After making up his mind, Yang Xiaoran relaxed, and told Mrs. Pei some interesting stories about him in Xiaoqingshan along the way, which made Mrs. Pei giggle, and then began to cry and say that it was she who harmed him.

As a result, Yang Xiaoran could only act coquettishly and cutely to make the cheap old lady happy.Now that I have recognized this mother, no matter what happens in the future, I must treat her well now, besides, I quite enjoy this mother's love.

Soon, the carriages and horses stopped, and the accompanying servants spread out the footrests. With the help of the maid, Mrs. Pei got out of the carriage, and then carried Yang Xiaoran down. The subtleties are impressive.

The Duke's Mansion is very imposing, the stone lion at the entrance is taller than Yang Xiaoran, grinning, it looks like a bullying display.The middle door has been opened, and there are brass studs inlaid on the vermilion door. Yang Xiaoran doesn't know how many, and he doesn't have time to count them.

On the door, the words "Decree to Duke Lu's Mansion" are rather majestic. This is a symbol of status and a symbol of laws and etiquette. Naturally, it is very serious and neat.Under the door, starting from the steps, there were many people dressed as servants standing in rows. When they saw Mrs. Pei get off the car, they bowed and bowed and shouted in unison: "Congratulations, madam, congratulations, madam!"

After finishing speaking, he bowed to Yang Xiaoran again, and said, "Young lady is welcome back home!"

Dozens of people shouted in unison, the momentum was not something ordinary people could bear, even if Yang Xiaoran was a man in two lifetimes, he was still frightened by the grandeur of the government.She trembled slightly, but her hand was tightly clenched by Mrs. Pei, only to hear Mrs. Pei's voice coming from above her head, "Don't be afraid, you are the master, they are slaves, you are the only eldest daughter of Lu Guogong, if you want Momentum! Come on, come in with your mother!"

"Hey, mother."

Entering the Duke's Mansion, it is even more dazzling. Needless to say, there is no need to say more about the carved beams and painted buildings. I heard that the mansion left by the former minister, because it was cheap for my father to participate in the Xuanwu Gate, this mansion was repaired and awarded by His Majesty. Gave it to cheap daddy.

Along the way, Yang Xiaoran was a little dizzy. Having been to the Forbidden City, she had broadened her horizons, but when she saw this authentic mansion built thousands of years ago, she still couldn't help but tremble a little, thinking that she would be in this mansion in the future Living in the country brought a little anxiety.

Yang Xiaoran's performance made Pei a little dissatisfied. Her father and brother were both great generals, and her husband was also a top general in the Tang Dynasty. How could her daughter be so timid?It's so lacklustre!But after thinking about it, my second son can talk about it. At that time, this girl was not afraid of them at all. I guess she was frightened by this aura when she first entered the Duke's mansion?
Thinking about it, she is only ten years old now, no matter how insightful she is, she is still a child after all, isn't she?It is natural to be a little apprehensive when the situation changes suddenly, but being able to maintain such a calmness is already an extraordinary talent.

Thinking about it this way, I feel that my daughter is extraordinary.

Yup!

When other people's children were her age, if they encountered this incident, they would have cried in fright at the sight of the battle, but this child was not. Although there was a trace of apprehension in his eyes, he could still remain shocked. As expected of me Pei Cuiyun's daughter!

Entering the main hall, Pei Cuiyun officially announced Yang Xiaoran's identity to the public, and the mistress' demeanor was clearly seen.

The two cheap brothers were secretly pleasantly surprised. Sure enough, the younger sister came back, and the mother's illness was cured!This is their mother!Capable and courageous, she is worthy of being the first daughter of the Pei clan!

"Xiao Niang, did your master give you a name?"

"Yes, master named her daughter Yaoxiang according to the words on the baby's baby."

"What the hell kind of name is that?"

Mrs. Pei was dissatisfied, thought for a while, and said: "Well, the matter of naming is put on hold for now, and I will make up my mind when your grandfather comes back."

"No need, mother, this name is very good."

Yang Xiaoran shook his head, thinking of the cheap mother's description of the cheap father, he felt that his cheap father was a man of Lu, what good name could such a person get?The fragrance of medicine is still good, and the soil is expensive, but it is real.

"It's a big deal to choose a name, everything will be decided when your grandpa comes back."

Pei also didn't want to force the child to do something he didn't want to do now, so he didn't bother about it too much. He pointed to the taller and cheaper brother and said, "This is your second brother, Cheng Chuliang."

Pointing to another younger one, he said: "This is your third elder brother, Cheng Chubi, and your elder brother Cheng Chumo, who are following your grandfather to guard Lanzhou at the moment, and I believe they will rush back after receiving mother's letter. "

"Yaoxiang met the second brother and the third brother."

Yang Xiaoran bowed obediently to the two elder brothers. The two teenagers looked at each other, hurriedly stepped forward to help Yang Xiaoran up, and laughed loudly, "We finally have a younger sister. Next time whoever praises his sister, he will beat her up." them!"

"That's right! That bastard Cui Yulang always talks about how his younger sister is both talented and beautiful! Damn, look at our little sisters, their younger sisters are like dirt!"

Black lines appeared on Yang Xiaoran's head, and he couldn't help but glance at his two cheap brothers. Suddenly, depression struck again...

My two elder brothers seem to be second-rate as well!

　Regarding the titles of the Tang Dynasty, people in the Tang Dynasty called their mothers very different from the northern dialect today. They all called "Mother" or "A Niang". In the palace, the prince and princess call the queen also a mother, and in formal occasions they call "queen".Calling father seems a bit cheating to modern people, "Aye, yeye, yeye, lord", so in the Tang Dynasty, when you saw a county magistrate, don't call him lord, that is being taken advantage of Yes, the surname is usually added to the official position. For example, the county magistrate surnamed Wang is generally called "Mingfu" or "Wang Mingfu", "Wang Xianzun" and so on... Regarding the many titles of the Tang Dynasty, I will open a separate chapter in the future Put it in the relevant column of the article to explain.

　　
　
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