little wife

Chapter 85

Lu Pingcheng's New Years were dull but warm.

After sending Ning Heng and Wei Si away, they swept the dust and worshiped their ancestors. Dingyun Hou Mansion, Ning Guo Gong Mansion and Jiangnan respectively sent New Year's goods, and Jing Zheng and Jing Xi also wrote letters to their brothers and sisters-in-law. .Over the past year, Jing Zheng has become more and more sensible, and his tone in the letter has become more and more mature, telling his brother and sister-in-law not to worry about Jingli, and he will take good care of his sister and grandmother.

On New Year's Eve, Luping City, which had been silent for a long time because of the severe cold, was full of firecrackers, especially the children, who came out to have fun after the New Year's Eve dinner, which seemed much more lively.

Ning Luo and Jing Yun had nothing to do, so they went out of the house for a stroll.There are still scattered snowflakes in the sky, except for the street, everything that can be seen is covered with snow. Since Ning Luo practiced Wu Qinxi, her symptoms of chills in her hands and feet have eased a lot, and her body has become more flexible and light. When the snowflakes were flying, she put on a mink fur cloak, but she didn't feel cold.

Naturally, Jing Yun was even more unafraid of the severe cold, and held Ning Luo's hand enthusiastically all the way around the street, and finally stopped on a hillside in the city.

Looking from top to bottom, the entire Luping City is covered in silver, reflecting the twilight under the moonlight, dotted with thousands of lights, and wrapped in the dark night around it, as if there is a beauty of being independent from the world.

"Do you miss home?" Jing Yun asked softly.

Ning Luo nodded, then shook her head again.

It is true that relatives make people worry about, but as long as there are people around her, she will know that her home is here, where Jing Yun is.

I spent the New Year very comfortably, without the endless entertainment in the capital, and without having to go to the yamen to work. Except for a business banquet for some of Zhechong's men and attending a banquet at the governor's mansion, all other contacts Yun Duo pushed it, and Ning Luo and Ning Luo were really sweet at home for a few days, which can be regarded as making up for the hard work of military affairs these days.

From the sixth day of the first lunar month, Jing Yun started to get busy again, and this busyness came to the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

The Shangyuan Festival in Luping City is very lively. The weather has warmed up a little in the past two days. All kinds of lanterns have been hung up on the street, and the most distinctive thing here is the ice lantern. The outside will not melt, so the people made all kinds of ice lamps, put candles into the ice lamps, and the crystal clear flowers, plants, fish and insects are shining brightly under the light, which is very beautiful; The ice lamp won't last long before it will melt, and this beauty is fleeting, making it even more precious.

When Jing Yun heard about this, he went to learn from others with great interest. When he came back, he made two lamps for her with his own hands. He carved a large piece of ice into the shape of two lotus flowers, and then divided it into two halves from the middle. Carrying half of it together will make a lotus with two stalks, which means that lotus blossoms with two stalks and a happy union for a hundred years.

It was agreed that today Jing Yun would come back from the official office early and accompany her to visit the lanterns. The ice lanterns had already been decorated and hung under the eaves of the corridor. Every time Ning Luo looked at it, she felt sweet in her heart.

After practicing Wu Qin Xi for a while in the morning, Ning Luo felt that her energy was getting better and her footsteps became lighter. The pony has now grown to more than half the height of Zhuyun. Its coat is shiny and its posture is vigorous. Ning Luo Luo named it "Chasing the Moon", and would come over to feed him some grass every day, and sometimes bring some caramel to satisfy his hunger. The pony was very close to her.

"Grow faster, spring is coming soon," Ning Luo caressed the horse's head and murmured, "When the time comes, we will go to the grassland with Zhuyun to play, you can't lose too much to it."

Chasing the moon snorted on her arm, pawing her hooves arrogantly.

One person and one horse were having fun, and Lu Song hurried in, with a smile on his lips: "Ma'am, a guest is here."

"Who?" Ning Luo asked lazily, this Lu Pingcheng has no acquaintances except Yu Huiyao, so don't come to someone like Ding Mingxiu who doesn't have fun.

"Master Biao is here." Lv Song covered her mouth and laughed.

Ning Luo was stunned for a moment, then suddenly cheered, picked up the hem of her skirt and ran away.

Lv Song was startled by her, and chased her all the way up, held her arm and shouted loudly: "Oh madam, why are you falling like a child..."

In the flower hall, a slender and elegant figure stood behind the backlight, looking at the picture of the eight steeds hanging on the wall. Hearing the chaotic footsteps, he couldn't help shaking his head and chuckling. Turning around, he happened to see Ning Luo stepping over. into the threshold.

Walking too hastily, Ning Luo's chest rose and fell slightly, her cheeks were flushed, and her hair was a little messy. She raised her hand and stroked the ends of her hair lightly. The winter sun penetrated through her fingertips. However, it is beautiful and unparalleled.

Rao Qin Yihan traveled all over the world, saw countless beauties, and was mesmerized by his cousin's face.

"Brother Han, why are you here? How is your grandfather? I heard from my mother that you are already engaged. Which family are you from?" Ning Luo asked like a cannonball.

Qin Yihan smiled and said: "How come Mei Luo jumped off after marrying a woman, it seems that Master Hou treats you very well."

Ning Luo smiled mischievously: "He has been identified by brother Han's sharp eyes, so he won't do without waiting for me."

Qin Yihan suddenly remembered the thrilling Dragon Boat Festival, shook his head and sighed: "That day really scared me to death, but luckily you got a blessing in disguise."

The two sat down separately and chatted about recent developments.Qin Yihan was engaged last year. His fiancée is from a family in the south of the Yangtze River. She is gentle and beautiful. They will get married in a few months. Qin Yihan is now taking care of most of the Qin family's business. Although Qin Yihan is young, he behaves well There are rules, not only the acumen of a businessman, but also the boldness unique to young people. Some new channels have been developed, and the business has flourished.

The business here in the north and northwest has been operating as early as four or five years ago, but there has been no major improvement.It is a long way from Jiangnan to here. If a large caravan has to take the official road, it will take a long detour. If you take a shortcut, you are afraid of encountering robbers, and you will lose everything; the most troublesome thing is not the robbers , because it is located at the border, there are many checkpoints. If you go to the Northern Zhou Dynasty through the border, the procedures will be complicated and the tariffs will be numerous. Even going to Xirong and Beidi is the same. up.

"Originally we planned to close the property here slowly in the past two years, and go to the south to open a pier to go out to sea to see if there are any new discoveries, but you are here, I discussed it with my grandfather, and I still keep it. Good luck." Qin Yihan said with a smile, "I'm planning to come and see you this time. After the new year, I immediately led the caravan and set off. I hurried to this Luping City today. I waited for you to rest. After disposing of all the goods in a few days, go to the capital, if you have anything you want to bring home, just leave it to me."

The Qin family's business is mainly weaving and tea. Qin Yihan must be very busy, but he personally led the caravan to visit. This kind of affection makes people feel moved.

"Is the business here so difficult? Do you want Brother Jing to say hello for you?" Ning Luo asked after thinking for a moment.

Qin Yihan smiled and said: "No need, as the governor of Changzhou, Master Hou can rule all directions when he is upright and upright. If you want you to take care of us, you will be too tired to embarrass Master Hou. On the contrary, you and our Qin family will be underestimated. What's more, during my journey, when I arrived at the border between Pingzhou and Changzhou, I felt that it was much more peaceful than before. The firm that I have made friends with said that since Lord Hou took charge of Changzhou, he has made great efforts to rectify banditry and corruption, and the army has been rigorously run to intimidate the Quartet. If so, I will discuss it with my grandfather after I go back. We can manage the business here well and see if it can flourish.”

"That's a good relationship." Ning Luo pursed her lips and smiled, "Actually, I also think it's a pity to give up here. There are many treasures in Xirong and Beidi, and they are uncivilized. They must like our Dachen's things. .”

The two chatted for a while, and the housekeeper came over to ask, saying that he didn't know what Master Biao liked to use, so that the kitchen could be prepared in advance.

Ning Luo refused, Qin Yihan came over so rarely, so he simply went to the restaurant for lunch, and by the way, someone sent a letter to Jing Yun, saying that they were at Lu Ping Restaurant, so he could come over and talk together when he was free say.

The group rested for a while, and Ning Luo called Clover and Lvsong to wait on them. Jing Le led the guards to guard them. Just as they went out, they saw a large carriage approaching slowly and stopped in front of them. .

Ning Luo was wondering who it was, but she saw Madam Ding being helped out of the carriage, and greeted her with a smile on her face: "Oh, what a coincidence, where is Madam going?"

Ding Mingxiu stood behind Mrs. Ding, timidly, without the spirit of that day.

Ning Luo glanced at her indifferently, but she couldn't help Madam Ding's face, and said with a smile: "I have guests at home, so let's go to Lu Ping Restaurant for a banquet."

"That's a coincidence," Mrs. Ding said graciously, "I happened to book a box there, and we'll be together, together."

This is strange, it's so good, how could this Mrs. Governor come to visit her in person and spend money to treat her?But she and Qin Yihan had a hard time getting together, and the two of them got into each other's hands, and this lunch was going to lose their appetite.

"I don't dare to let Madam spend money, I've already bothered you last time, I should be the one to ask back..."

As soon as Ning Luo said her refusal, Mrs. Ding stepped forward and took her hand, and said enthusiastically: "You spent the money last time, and the golden bracelet can be worth several meals of mine. If Madam doesn't go, Where can I put my old face, come, come, come together."

How could Ning Luo match the madam's strength, she was dragged a few steps, and said helplessly, "Madam let go, this restaurant is far away, let's take a carriage to go."

When we arrived at the restaurant, Mrs. Ding was already waiting at the door, and she invited Ning Luo into the private room. When she heard that Qin Yihan was the young master of the Qin family, her eyes lit up, and she had to inquire about the situation of the Qin family, and then let Ding Mingxiu go over. Pour tea.

Ding Mingxiu looked at Qin Yihan's clear and handsome eyes, and couldn't help but feel his heart beat wildly. He blessed his body delicately and softly, and called "Mr. Qin".

Ning Luo secretly laughed in her heart, why did she transfer her love so quickly?
It's just that Qin Yihan didn't feel anything about the peach blossoms that seemed to exist and seemed to be absent, he just returned the gift and talked to Ning Luo on his own.

When the dishes were ready, Mrs. Ding finally revealed that she was interceding on behalf of her brother this time. It is said that her brother violated military regulations in the military camp and was locked up by Jing Yun.

"My elder brother died early, and there is only such a male in the family. It is inevitable that he has been spoiled a little since he was a child, but his heart is not bad." Madam Ding's eyes were red, "If he did something wrong, the governor beat him and scolded him." It's all done, I just want to give him a chance to reform, his brother-in-law doesn't allow me to be troublesome, saying that there are national laws and military regulations, and he needs to be taught a lesson, but he is my brother after all, whoever I don't feel sorry for, please Madam, do me a favor and ask the governor for me."

(End of this chapter)