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Chapter 207 Promotion
It was Liang Yimei who opposed it. Through a curtain, Liang Yimei said: "The Marquis of Changping has [-] military households in the north. If it is still involved in maritime trade...you should be more careful when participating in maritime trade, although this The benefits of the road are great, but the risk is also great, and the customs have been closed for many years, and they know little about overseas affairs, and no one knows whether sea ships can go back and forth safely!"

"Don't worry, brother Xu and I are just spending money to explore the way. If we fail, it will be difficult for a while at most, and we will be able to turn around. But brother Zheng and brother Shang, although they have not discussed much money today , but it would still be heartbreaking if it was lost." Liang Yilin thought of the Jiang family again, "The Jiang family's move this time is quite big, if... I'm afraid it will be difficult to make a comeback!"

"The Jiang family is different from us. They used to be imperial merchants. Ever since the imperial court took over the four major salt farms in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, the Jiang family's vitality has been severely damaged. Those officials made trouble and divided the palace silks and satins they were responsible for to several other families. It is because they are hoping that Haimao will gain a firm foothold again this time." Otherwise, they would not be so flustered that they begged Liang Yilin, a small seventh-rank official.

"No wonder someone approached Brother Xu to form a joint caravan, but Brother Xu refused, and only took out 10 taels of silver to follow Jiang's family to take their ride."

The corner of Liang Yimei's mouth twitched slightly, Xu Runxin's business vision was not comparable to that of Liang Yilin and others.

On the day of the child's full moon, the Hou Mansion was very lively, the empress gave presents to the three children, and Mrs. Tai wore the imperial uniform and led Liang Yimei back to receive the order, and went out to meet the guests with the child in her arms.

Liang Yimei was held back by Mrs. Chen. It turned out that Liang Yimu had been promoted, "... your elder brother was promoted to a garrison general, but he was transferred to Guangxi. He took a month's leave and wanted to arrange the marriage for Brother Lin. He I can take office with peace of mind! Fortunately, General Hussars returned victorious, and General Dingyuan has also returned. I was about to come to talk to Mrs. Mu about this matter, but Brother Lin still needs you to help him plan the dowry."

Liang Yimei was a little sad, "Didn't he come back after the war this time? Why is it getting farther and farther away, and this time he wants to go to Guangxi?"

Mrs. Chen also sighed, "I originally thought that after the war was over, I would tell him about a marriage... but the time limit for a month is a bit tight, and getting married is a lifelong event, so you have to be optimistic about the woman's character. Bar."

In the evening, Liang Yimei and Hou Yunping talked about Liang Yimu's matter, and asked, "...you arranged it?"

Hou Yunping was silent for a while in the dark, "Mr. Zhao meant that there are many ethnic minorities in southern Xinjiang, who are fierce and brave, but their lives are extremely miserable. They are very hostile to the imperial court, and the Miao people are the most serious among them. Brother Ci Mu was able to kill a very honorable guest to them on the Miao people's territory, but he was able to escape unscathed. My husband thought that he might be able to temporarily suppress southern Xinjiang... Now that the treasury is empty, the prince is gradually taking over government affairs , There really can’t be any more wars.”

"Brother is just a garrison general from the fourth rank, and there are guerrilla generals, generals, deputy commanders, commanders and governors. How can it be his turn to balance the relationship between all parties? And most of the Miao people are in Guizhou. You put him Sent to Guangxi..."

Hou Yunping patted his little wife on the back reassuringly, "That's why I sent him to Guangxi. There are many ethnic minorities in Guangxi, and there are some from each tribe. In addition, a direct branch of the Miao people moved to Guangxi in the previous dynasty, but with There is still contact in Guizhou, as long as Mu Geer can appease the ethnic minorities here, the pressure on Guizhou will be lighter."

"Because of the diversity of ethnic groups in Guangxi, there are many disputes over interests, it's not easy to be united, but it's easier for Mu Geer to get things done there." Hou Yunping saw Liang Yimei's brows knit together, and knew she was worried, so he said: "Guangxi The deputy chief soldier and I are old acquaintances, I can entrust him to take care of him for a while, so don't worry too much."

"I remember that the current Guangxi Deputy Chief Soldier is over 60 years old. He hasn't moved since he became the Guangxi Deputy Chief Soldier more than ten years ago? Where did you know him?"

Hou Yunping said with a deep smile: "You are already talking about the predecessor. The imperial court has just issued a decree. The current deputy general of Guangxi is surnamed Lu. During the chaos in southern Xinjiang, he was the general of the other side. He is also a good man. It’s just a bit headstrong. I saved his life back then, but I didn’t have the same temperament with him, and we usually couldn’t get along with each other, but he didn’t want to owe me favors, and always wanted to pay them back. The road is smoother, and one of his worries has been resolved."

Liang Yimei was a little curious, turned over and lay on Hou Yunping's body, looked at him with bright eyes and said, "Since you don't like each other, why did you save him?"

Hou Yunping's eyes became darker and deeper, and he wrapped his fingers around Liang Yimei's hair, and said something inaudibly, Liang Yimei was attracted by his fingers, and couldn't hear clearly for a while, "What did you say?" Her head lowered naturally , lying on his chest.

Complacency flashed in Hou Yunping's eyes, and he said in a low voice: "I was wrong at the time. I saved someone and found out that I was wrong. I can't throw people down again."

Liang Yimei raised her head in astonishment, but Hou Yunping hugged her and turned over, grabbed her softness, and quickly slid his hand into the clothes...

Liang Yimei didn't know she was being fooled, so she struggled a bit, "No, no... let mother know..."

But Hou Yunping bit her collarbone, and said in a low voice, "It's already full moon..."

"But……"

Hou Yunping gagged her without waiting for her to finish speaking, and didn't let her go until she was almost out of breath.

……

The next day, when Liang Yimei woke up, Hou Yunping had come back from sword practice refreshed. Embarrassment flashed across her face, but she swallowed her words when she saw the maids and servants in the room.

The two went to see the children together, and then they hugged Mrs. Tai to say hello. Mrs. Tai had everything she needed to do, so she left the three children behind and drove them out.

Back in her yard, Liang Yimei frowned slightly as she looked at A Tao who brought her tea and water, and said, "A Tao, I'll give you a year's leave, you can go back and rest."

A Tao's hand holding the tea froze, and the maidservants looked at each other in dismay.

A Tao said a little nervously: "Madam, did I do something wrong?"

"No, it's just that you are pregnant now. I was in confinement before, and now I'm in good health. You should also take a good rest."

A Tao felt relieved, and refused: "Ma'am, I'm not tired, which house's maid doesn't live like this? What's more, I only take care of your daily life, and other things are done by others, so I can't be too tired." go."

Seeing her insistence, Liang Yimei thought for a while and said: "Your needlework is good, from now on you can do needlework in the side room, where the sunshine is good, and you are going to show your pregnancy, and then you will have to make small clothes for your child Yes." Seeing that she was about to speak, he interrupted her and said, "You can either stay here and do your sewing, or you can go home."

A Tao had no choice but to agree, "It's just who will take care of Madam?"

"Ying'er is back too, let her take your place, but Magpie wants to get married, so let her stay in the yard." After Liang Yimei made arrangements, she waved them off.

The maidservants looked at each other, but they each had their own concerns.

A few maids who had just been brought up asked suspiciously: "Sister A Li and Sister A Xing were also brought by my wife from her natal home, why didn't you take them into the house, but Sister Ying'er?"

"Sister Ying'er is already married, Madam doesn't want others to get close to Master Hou."

"If you die, can you say these words?"

"This is true in the first place. I heard that Mrs. Hou's washing is done by Madam herself. Normally, sisters A Tao can't intervene at all."

"I've heard that it's because Sister Ali has other thoughts that Madam doesn't let her serve in front of her, and Sister Axing is because she is still young and needs to practice for a while."

……

Ah Li stood in the corner of the room, looking at this side with a livid face, and didn't feel anything when her fingers were pinched into the flesh.

A Xing took her hand, A Li was startled, and looked at her with an obscure face.

A Xing sighed, "Are you still thinking that way now? You see how kind Hou Ye is to his wife. Even if she is pregnant, Hou Ye would rather endure it than touch other people. What chance do you have in the future?"

Ali lowered her eyes and said nothing.

"Do you think being a concubine is so good? If you lose Madam's trust, you will be nothing. Do you think Hou Ye will fight Madam for you?"

A sharp look flashed in Ah Li's eyes, "But it's better than being a slave! I don't want my child to be a slave, and the power of life and death is in the hands of others!"

Tears flashed in A Li's eyes, and she roared in a low voice: "You and A Ping won't understand!"

Confusion flashed in Ah Xing's eyes.

"My parents are slaves...the master committed crimes, but they were implicated. They couldn't even redeem themselves...I have been a slave since I was born. I didn't have enough food and clothing...My father tried his best to protect us from fleeing. I came out... In the end, I still sold myself as a slave! I don’t want my children to do the same,” A Li’s eyes flashed stubbornly, “I became an aunt, and the children I gave birth to are the masters. master!"

The voice was so low that it was almost inaudible, but Ah Xing still got the general idea, and fear flashed in her opened eyes.

Ah Li's mother and daughter moved to their village later, saying that they were fleeing famine. Later, after her mother died, Ren Yazi came to their village, and she sold herself as a slave!

Ah Li looked back at her, laughed at herself, and was about to leave.

A Xing grabbed her, "I heard Madam and Sister A Tao say that she will return Sister A Tao's deed of sale to her in the future... You are so smart and capable, wouldn't it be better to work hard than to be an aunt?"

Ah Li paused, broke away from Ah Xing's hand and walked away on her own.

……

Mrs. Chen persuaded Liang Yilin, and went to Mu's house to discuss the wedding date. Mrs. Mu also heard about Liang Yimu's promotion, and was worried about when her daughter's wedding date would be postponed. He agreed with both hands and feet, asked Master Mu's opinion, and confirmed the time for Liang Yimu's return, so he set the wedding date on the eighth day of December. Liang Yimu was going to come back for the New Year, and he just stayed for a month.

(End of this chapter)