Yutai Bi

Chapter 116
After leaving Li's house, he followed Cen Sanniang into the carriage.

Cen Sanniang didn't have enough fun, and teased him recklessly: "Why, you are tired of playing swords and don't want to ride a horse?"

Du Yansui looked at her, the emerald blue jewelry reflected her complexion like snow, and the annoyance in her heart was washed away by her clear lake-like eyes.He murmured, "I don't know why, but I suddenly remembered the day when Qiu's family came to grab Baicao. I watched you from a distance surrounded by so many people, and I was afraid I couldn't catch up."

Cen Sanniang couldn't laugh anymore, she reached out to shake his hand: "Aren't you here?"

Du Yansui held her hand tightly, and he pulled her into his arms: "San Niang, when I stood in front of you that day, I never thought of using you to make merit..."

A trace of warmth and sorrow flooded my heart.Cen Sanniang relaxed her body and leaned softly in his arms.At least, at that moment he really wanted to protect himself.

Master Cen's son, Cen Zhibai, brought his family back home on purpose.

Cen Siniang and Yuchi Baoshu also rushed over.

What surprised Cen Sanniang the most was that Qiniang came from Longzhou.

The 13-year-old Qiniang is not as beautiful as Liuniang, and she is beautiful and round.Similar to Liuniang, both of them developed early, and Qiniang's figure was no shorter than Sanniang, who was two years older than her.

Cen Sanniang and Du Yansui entered the Minister's Mansion, and were momentarily overwhelmed by the lively scene.

Qiniang came over happily, turned her eyes on Du Yansui, and stretched out her hand: "Brother-in-law, I am Qiniang of the Cen family, here is a greeting gift!"

Cen Sanniang remembered that Du Yansui didn't seem to have prepared gifts for Qiniang, nor even Siniang.She was a little annoyed. In future situations like this, she really should prepare a few more gifts for emergencies.

Du Yansui said with a smile: "Seventh sister's gift is of course indispensable." He took out a red envelope from his bosom and handed it to Qiniang with a smile.

It can't be the kind of red seal with eight cents of silver, right?Cen Sanniang sighed inwardly.In Cen Qiniang's mind, she only accepted the red seal of eight cents of silver, so it would be strange if Du Yansui was not killed.

"Wow, brother-in-law is so generous! There are 20 taels of silver!" Qiniang narrowed her happy eyes and congratulated Sanniang sincerely. "...Chang'an really has a lot of talents. Liuniang became the side concubine of King Teng, and Sanniang also married into the Duke's mansion, so my grandmother agreed to come. My sister married well, so she can take care of me more in the future."

Qiniang leaned close to Sanniang's ear and whispered in Sanniang's ear, her eyes twinkled very cutely.

It's a pity that Cen Sanniang knew earlier that Liu Niang is easy to deal with, but Qiniang is a fine person.At a young age, she can tease Liu Niang to compete with herself.An ordinary adult might not be able to compete with her ability to please the grandma.She smiled and said, "With Tang Shu Tang and Aunt around, who can bully you."

Qiniang heard the meaning of Sanniang's words, she was not upset, instead she hugged her affectionately, and whispered: "Now you have a good home, and your second uncle and aunt treat you warmly in front of your husband. Sanniang , you forget the unhappiness in Longzhou back then. Qiniang didn't ask much..."

There was a trace of urgent pleading in her voice.

real or fake?Does the eccentric Cen Qiniang really have something to ask of herself?Cen Sanniang was a little surprised.

At this time, Si Niang and Cen Zhibai's daughter-in-law came over together, Qiniang said hurriedly: "I'll talk to you later." Then she let go of Sanniang's arm, and accompanied Sanniang to walk over with a smile.

The male guests sat at a table outside, and the second wife Cen, the three Cen sisters, and Cen Zhixi's daughter-in-law Zou Shi sat at a table inside.Mrs. Cen took the first seat, and pulled San Niang to the next seat with a smile.

Cen Sanniang and Siniang are friends, Zou doesn't know what kind of temperament he is, he is rich and dignified, he doesn't talk much in front of his mother-in-law, but the look in Cen Sanniang's eyes is a little weird.

Mrs. Cen Er deliberately pleases Sanniang, and Qiniang also asks her.Half of the people's words were praising Du Yansui for being a talented person with a bright future.

After the meal, a banquet was arranged in the garden, and a storyteller was invited to give a play.Qiniang wanted to get close to Sanniang again, but was snatched away by Zou.

Si Niang sat on the right of San Niang, and Mrs. Zou sat on the left.Qiniang had no choice but to go back and sit next to Mrs. Cen Er, listening to what she said with her ears open.

"... Sanniang's vertex emerald crown has a unique shape and extraordinary value." Mrs. Zou spoke first.

Cen Sanniang thought it was just an introduction to exchange pleasantries.Si Niang laughed beside her and said, "San Niang probably doesn't know, but my sister-in-law's family is the famous Zou family in Chang'an City. Uncle Zou's family is called Zou Wanwan."

"So it's the Zou family! I'm afraid this apex emerald crown won't catch my sister-in-law's eyes." Cen Sanniang showed a surprised expression at the right time after hearing this.In fact, she really didn't know the Zou family.

A bit of pride flashed in Zou's eyes, and he said humbly: "Don't listen to Si Niang's nonsense, my father is just a businessman. San Niang, sister-in-law has no other skills, and has loved hairpins and rings since childhood. I see you The crown cannot be taken down without 3000 taels of silver."

Cen Sanniang could only smile and said, "It's a gift from my grandmother."

Zou's eyes lit up, and he moved closer to Cen Sanniang.For example, the craftsmen of silver houses in Chang'an City, what styles are popular this year, and what rare jewelry are there overseas.

The woman was already interested in these things, so she wasn't afraid of being left out for a while.

Cen Sanniang quietly glanced at Mrs. Cen Er, and seeing her smiling, she thought that Mrs. Zou must be following Aunt Er Tang's wishes to socialize with her warmly.

Si Niang asked San Niang quietly again: "When will your imperial seal be granted?"

Someone reminded me for the second time today.Cen Sanniang was a little puzzled.

Si Niang said in a low voice: "You will inevitably participate in gatherings in the future. Since the wives of the third-rank generals have no orders, do you want to salute to the wives of the fourth and fifth ranks? You need to know that Chang'an is where the capital is located, and there are many relatives of the emperor. It's extremely important."

Cen Sanniang thought about it, and felt that what Siniang reminded made sense, so she said softly, "I'll go back and ask him."

When he was about to leave, Mrs. Zou's people brought out a box and handed it to Cen Sanniang, saying: "My cousin got married, and my sister-in-law didn't come to make up for you, so I will accept the gift from my sister-in-law today."

Cen Sanniang saluted and accepted it with a smile.

Leave the servant's mansion.Du Yansui, who drank twice a day, was a little tired, so he also got into the carriage.

"Eldest aunt and fourth mother are asking me, because of your official position, the imperial court should give you a reward." Cen Sanniang poured a cup of tea and handed it to Du Yansui. Seeing her brows furrowed slightly, she quickly added, "I don't care about this." Commandment, I just find it strange. It's like... After you disappeared for a year, you suddenly entered Qianniuwei and was named a general. There should be a command, but there is no such thing. Is there any reason?"

Du Yansui looked down at her, and said softly: "It should be bestowed on the day I enter the palace to thank you. I told the emperor, I have been in Qianniuwei for less than a year, and I have already attracted many old people in Qianniuwei by calling me a third-rank general." Dissatisfied. The emperor gave you a marriage to save face. Please postpone the order for a few days. You have an order, and the wife of a third-rank general is considered a married woman. It is not a violation of the order for the people in the palace to declare that you enter the palace "San Niang, I don't want you to go to the palace often."

Cen Sanniang was startled: "You mean Wu Zhaoyi?"

Du Yansui closed her eyes and gently rubbed between her eyebrows with her fingers.After a long while, I slowly opened my mouth and said: "Sanniang, there are some things that I haven't had time to tell you. That year I returned to the mansion to recuperate for more than a month, and then entered the palace. The emperor let me enter Qianniuwei. The rest of the Lin Wei party, who is in the heart of the hidden prince, wiped out all of them. I thought that I could go back to the Du family to restore my status, and it was a good fortune to be able to enter Qianniuwei. I didn't expect the emperor to use this credit to make me a general. Later I realized that it was Zhao Yi speaks to the emperor, and I can reach the sky in one step. She needs someone with her in the palace, and I am the best candidate at the moment. It is a win-win situation for me and her. But you also know the complicated relationship between them. A woman's heart, Especially a woman with ambition is the most difficult to guess. It seems that the emperor and her love are as deep as the ocean, but I can never forget the time when she was with King Teng. After all, King Teng once wanted to marry you, I am afraid that she will be angry with you. You are at a disadvantage."

Wu Zhaoyi began to cultivate her own influence... Cen Sanniang shuddered and said eagerly, "Can we stay away from her?"

Du Yansui smiled wryly: "I can't."

"Why? Because she can make you a general of the third rank, and help you get back the Du family's title in the future? You value power so much?" Cen Sanniang shuddered thinking about the storm caused by Wu Meiniang in the future.

Her mind is full of stories about Wu Meiniang giving birth to a princess, strangling to death and framing the queen, and gradually becoming the lord of the six palaces.Today Wu Meiniang is still fledgling, she lifts up Du Yansui as her help.In the future, Du Yansui, who knows her well, will become her thorn in the side.If you want to keep her favor, it is more difficult than walking a tightrope.

Du Yansui looked at Cen Sanniang with some sadness: "I want to justify the name of the Du family and repeat the honor of the Du family in the past. But I am not for power. Sanniang, don't you understand? The emperor only has her in his eyes now Since I entered the palace, since she chose me, is it possible for me to refuse? The Du family has gone through ups and downs. If I make a slight mistake, it may be a catastrophe. I alone lead the whole family. You, maybe There is King Teng."

His voice was very soft, his eyes were so tired.As if he returned to Le Youyuan in an instant, when he saw him, he was so indifferent that he didn't even bother to say a word.

Cen Sanniang calmed down as if a basin of cold water had been poured on her head.

One by one seemingly unrelated things, piled up together to become the current situation.

Fan Yushu, Fang Ming, King Teng...they were all once whom she might marry.Fang's family has a big business, and in order to fight for the family property, house fighting is inevitable.King Teng is cruel, and there are many concubines.They seem to be more troublesome than Du Yansui.The result now is that Du Yansui is in the center of the vortex, the ship that is most likely to sink.

(End of this chapter)