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Chapter 111

Chapter 98

The father and son were silent, but their hearts were clear.

Dazhao regained Yuncheng and its surrounding lands, which had been occupied by the Xiting for decades, and forced the other party to negotiate a peace. Xie Jiagong has made great achievements. Recently, not only the government and the public must mention it, but even the people are spreading the prestige of General Zhaowu.But this is definitely not a good thing for the Xie family.

Since the Yan Party Incident, Masanori's suspicions have increased greatly.As an emperor, he had just pulled out a giant tree that almost blocked out the sun, so how could he tolerate the rise of new foreign powers now?Canonized, added Jiuxi, until today the emperor's grandson and grandson, although the wealth is overwhelming, the emperor's mind and power tactics are undoubtedly revealed-he is probing in a roundabout way.If the Xie family is smart, they should know what to do next.

"Although Dad's eyes are useless, if you only have time to think about it, it's like a lost horse. Dad is different from your second uncle. Your second uncle is a man in the officialdom and has always been able to handle it with ease. Dad has never regarded this officialdom as his lifelong pursuit. You are my son, and I know you somewhat. Zuiqiao, do you have any plans for the future?"

Xie Zuiqiao looked at his father, and said solemnly: "Since Dad asked, I will tell the truth. The affairs of the officialdom in Beijing are complicated, and my heart is like a prison. I am here, but I am doing my duty. I will go and do my own thing." Capable people to replace him. Hexi is the place my family has guarded since my grandfather, and it is like the second hometown of my Xie family. Although the emperor of Xiting now accepts the peace agreement, in my opinion, it is only because he is old. Because of the lack of energy and strength. The two older princes are both ambitious. No matter which one succeeds in the future, it is hard to predict whether the situation will rise again. My Xie family is afraid of being held in the court by the emperor instead of carrying the glory of Jiuxi. Forming a party for personal gain is better than fulfilling the duties of a general and a minister. Hexi Zhading, where the imperial court is going to set up a new state and appoint a state shepherd. I want to ask myself to go to work, first to avoid the turmoil in Beijing, and second, to act on behalf of my grandfather and Father continues to guard the land and monitor the movements of Xiting."

Xie Nanjin leaned on the back of the chair, with a desolate expression, and said slowly: "The birds are exhausted, and it has been the same since ancient times. You are not very old, but you made great contributions to the chaos in Beijing last time, and now I have fought in vain False name. Although you and I have a clear conscience, we are also afraid that everyone will make money. You have such an idea, it is not a wise move. It's just... Hexi is not as prosperous as Jinjing, and it is not like Jiangnan. You are fine, your daughter-in-law You have been spoiled and raised since childhood, can you bear it?"

Xie Zuiqiao said: "Ah Yu knew my thoughts a long time ago, and my heart is connected with me. The only thing I can't let go of now is father, you and sister Jingzhu. If we go to Hexi and leave you, we will feel very uncomfortable."

"I just received a letter from my in-law, Master Ruan a few days ago," Xie Nanjin said with a smile, "He knows about my eyes, and invited me to live in the south of the Yangtze River. Since the imperial doctor can't do it, he will pay attention to famous doctors from all over the world. My eyes can I can no longer see things, it is my destiny, and I will not force it. I am only interested in Master Ruan's proposal. I went to the south of the Yangtze River when I was proposing marriage for you last time, and the scenery is really pleasant. I used to travel here and there, where is the stability? Well, thanks to these eyes, why don't you take the opportunity to go back and settle down, so that you can be with your mother. As for Jingzhu...she is fourteen years old, and she will stay with me for another two years. A suitable family is good enough to marry, and I've settled my mind."

Xie Zuiqiao hesitated for a while, and finally looked at his father, and said sincerely: "Father, Jingzhu will marry someone sooner or later, and Ayu and I can't stay by your side forever to fulfill our filial piety. My son heard from Ayu that two days ago, the Queen Mother's palace Another nanny came and gave Ayu and Zhi'er a lot of birthday presents. If father..."

"Zuiqiao, dad understands what you mean, but," Xie Nanjin interrupted him, said, "You push away the position of emperor's grandson and tutor, and you want to stay away from the capital, but you don't want to have too much relationship with the royal family. Son, so, As Lao Tzu, how can I get involved with the Royal Princess? I have written a letter and handed it to Ayu. In a few days, when she enters the palace with others to pay her congratulations, she will forward it to the Queen Mother on my behalf. Thank you for your kindness. "

Xie Zuiqiao saw that his father's expression was relaxed when he spoke, but his tone was very firm, so he sighed secretly and stopped talking.

The last day of the old year.Mingyu wore auspicious clothes, and entered the palace with the wives of the imperial court to pay homage.When he arrived at the Empress Dowager's palace, he offered congratulatory gifts and letters prepared earlier.After the ceremony, he resigned and resigned.When he was walking to the palace gate, he suddenly heard footsteps coming from behind, someone rushed up and called Liubu, when he turned around, he saw Princess Songyang, came over with a smile on his face, and hurriedly stopped.

Ming Yu had already guessed that the reason why she came here like this must be because of the letter that she forwarded on her behalf.Although I haven't read what was written in the letter, I can only vaguely guess the content.Being rejected for the second time, she still looked so calm, she felt a little surprised, but she didn't show anything on her face, she just stood there and waited for her to approach, respectfully.

Princess Songyang said: "You don't need to be too polite." She turned away from the left and right, leaving only her and Mingyu.

Princess Songyang looked at Mingyu and smiled slightly: "Although I don't have any deep friendship with you, I just felt like old friends when I first saw you. I heard that you will go to Hexi with your husband in the next year. Although Hexi is not as good as Beijing, The world is prosperous, only the world there is vast, and to be by your husband's side, you must be happy, it is really enviable."

Ming Yu responded with a smile, and suddenly heard her sigh, as if mocking herself: "I posted it so recklessly, but some people don't appreciate it. You feel a little contemptuous of me, don't you?"

Ming Yu was taken aback, she didn't expect her to speak so straightforwardly, she quickly shook her head and said solemnly: "Princess dares to do as she pleases, I admire it very much."

Princess Songyang waved her hand and said with a smile: "What admiration, it's just that I have a three-point thicker skin than others." Staring at her for a while, the smile on her face gradually faded away, and sighed: "I know he treats you so well." The deceased mother-in-law was very considerate, so she repeatedly rejected me. The more I am like this man, the more rare I am. I swore a long time ago that if I didn't meet someone to marry in this life, I would rather be lonely until I grow old, and I would never marry again indiscriminately. Marriage. Last time, he used the excuse of undecided side affairs and no time to take care of private affairs to reject me. This time, he wrote to my mother again, saying that he has eyesight problems and is not my good match. He also said that he would guard the tomb for your deceased mother-in-law , to make up for the responsibilities that were not fulfilled in the past. Since I have identified him, if he thinks that I will retreat because of this, he is really looking at me wrong. Not to mention three years of guarding the mausoleum, it is five years, ten years. I can wait. In the past three years, I will not bother him anymore. After three years, I will go to Jiangnan again and ask him personally."

When she spoke, there was a slight look of melancholy on her face at first, but gradually she smiled and her eyes sparkled.

Ming Yu had just expressed his admiration to her, but it was somewhat polite.At this time it was true, after thinking about it for a while, he said, "Do you want me to pass on what the princess just said to my father-in-law?"

Princess Songyang shook her head slightly, and said: "The man from the Xie family is as humble as jade, but he has an indomitable demeanor, which makes women fall in love with him the most. I just told you this, not because I wanted you to pass on the message for me. I just saw that Xin, I feel bored in my heart, and I just want to talk to you. Since he intends to guard the tomb for his dead wife for another three years, if I say anything more in front of him at this time, it will be disrespectful to your mother-in-law who has passed away. What do you have to say? I will tell him in person after three years." Then he looked at Mingyu carefully, and said with a smile: "I will leave the capital and return to my fief after the Chinese New Year, and I don't think I will have the chance to see you off again. , I don’t want to give it as a gift, but I hope that the two of you are gods and couples, and everything goes well when you get there.”

Ming Yu thanked her and watched her leave.When looking at her back, my heart was full of emotions for a moment, until the back of Xianna disappeared at the end of the palace wall, then he took a breath, turned and left.

When spring came, General Zhaowu's mansion was in a state of turmoil. Firstly, officials from Beijing and China kept coming to see him off every day.Steward Lu was ordered to stay and guard the mansion. Although Mama An was willing to go to the south of the Yangtze River to serve the master, she only considered her age, so she gave her a generous sum of money and sent her to her son to take care of her for the rest of her life.Among Xie's family's guards, brothers Gao Jun and Gao Xian followed Xie Nanjin to the south of the Yangtze River, and the rest followed Xie Zuiqiao to Hexi with their families.

Liu Xiangyang made military achievements and was promoted to Captain Xiaoqi. Chunyuan also gave birth to a son two months ago, so naturally she will go to Hexi with Xie Zuiqiao and Ming Yu.

In February, after sorting out all the affairs in Beijing and being given a palace banquet, the Xie family finally left for Jiangnan.

On this trip to the south, firstly, Xie Nanjin was sent off, and secondly, Xie Zuiqiao accompanied Mingyu back to her natal home.After going to the south of the Yangtze River, they will take their half-year-old son to Hexi to take office.

Ruan Hongtian and the Jiang family, who had returned to Jiangzhou two months earlier, learned of this, and when the Xie family arrived, they went to the pier to greet them in person.Also going was Xie Ruchun's family who came here specially after hearing the news.When everyone met, they were very affectionate.

During Ming Yu's lingering at her mother's house for a few days, Ruan Hongtian and Jiang Shi thought that they would not see their daughter and grandson again in the future, and wished to treat these few days as if they had been years, and all kinds of pampering were not enough.

Brother and sister Xie Yilin and Xie Mingrou have already been engaged to each other after the year.Xie Yilin married a young lady from the Daotai mansion in Huainan, Xie Mingrou's husband was Yang Qizong, who was second in the list, and Xie Ruchun was his mentor.Jiangnan people, although their ancestors have never been a high-ranking official, their family is very prosperous. Yang Qizong is only eighteen years old, he is talented, has a good character, and has a bright future. Xie Ruchun and Mrs. Xie are very satisfied with this young man. A marriage was arranged immediately.

Ming Pei is now fourteen, and she has performed very well, and her demeanor has completely escaped from the escape she had in the early years.Ever since Ming Yu got married, every time she sent a letter home, she would never forget to send her a separate letter.Recalling that she seemed to have thought about Xie Yilin back then, looking at it now, she seemed to have faded away earlier, so she was relieved.Picking a free time, I specially prepared a box of jewelry and palace flowers that came out of the womb for her, and hugged my son to chat with her.

Ming Pei saw that Zhier Yuxue was cute, so she hugged her and sat on her lap, teasing him.Zhi'er spat bubbles at her, spitting on her face.In the past, even if she didn't dare to show it on the face, she would definitely be unhappy. Now when Ming Yu saw her, she just smiled and wiped her face with a handkerchief, and couldn't help laughing: "Second sister, you really grew up!" gone."

Ming Pei was startled, and suddenly looked at Ming Yu with a sly smile and said, "Sister, I know that you have always been kind to me, and I also know your thoughts, and you often take pains to remind me. Speaking of which, I really want to thank Sister. Ever since my sister married a man like my brother-in-law, I knew one thing. I have a lot of choices in my future marriage. Just after the Chinese New Year, several families came to me to propose marriage. Naturally, it is not as good as I have a family like my brother-in-law, but there are also serious officials. My mother is still looking around for me, saying that character is the first, and you must choose a good one. Naturally, I don’t expect my future husband-in-law to be like my brother-in-law In that way, no matter who I marry, with my brother-in-law's family status and my family's financial resources, forgive me, he will not dare to look down on me. When my sister arrives in Hexi, she will write to teach me more about her husband when she has time. I am afraid what."

Ming Yu laughed, took Zhi'er back and said: "Then I wish my sister can find a husband soon, and my sister will know everything and say everything."

A few days later, Ming Yu was going to leave Jiangzhou with Xie Zuiqiao, first by water, then by land to Hexi.On the night of parting, Ming Yu went to her parents' room by herself, and asked them to sit side by side on the couch, and knelt down to say goodbye to them. When she looked up, tears were streaming down her face.

Ruan Hongtian was alright, but his eyes were red, but Jiang couldn't help getting up and helping Ming Yu up, his face was already covered with tears.

Mingyu choked up and said: "My parents gave birth to me. I married far away and couldn't be by my side to fulfill my filial piety. Now I have to go west with my husband. I don't know when I will see you next time. No matter where the daughter is, I will always remember my parents in my heart, and I only wish my parents a happy life and a healthy life."

Ruan Hongtian smiled and said: "Silly daughter, no matter how kind your parents are to you, how can they stay with you forever? Being able to hand you over to Zuiqiao is the greatest achievement of this life."

Ming Yu smiled through tears, and said, "Look at what Dad said. Who else in the world is more capable than Dad?"

Ruan Hongtian sighed: "Ayu, to tell you the truth, father knew that after Xie's family retreated bravely, he couldn't sleep all night. Ayu, you have persuaded father to close some business several times before. I was still a little bit reluctant. I just wanted to let us Rongyintang's shops are open all over the world. But now I really figured it out. Xie's family can let go of such a splash of wealth in the blink of an eye. Compared with my family's shops, what are my shops? Tree poop will attract wind. In the future, father will slowly Closing some shops and reducing the appearance, the reputation of the richest man in the south of the Yangtze River should be given to others."

Ming Yu didn't expect her father to have finally figured it out at this moment, she couldn't help hugging her father like she was a child, and buried her head in his arms.Ruan Hongtian was overjoyed, suppressed the overflowing laughter, patted her on the back and said: "Silly daughter, you are so old, and you still act like a baby, be careful to be seen by your son-in-law."

Jiang shi beside him laughed, filling the room with warmth for a moment.

When Ming Yu returned to her room, Zhi'er had already fallen asleep and was taken away by the wet nurse.Xie Zuiqiao was reading a book under the lamp and waiting for her.When she came in, her eyelids were pink and smooth, knowing that she must have cried just now, she stepped forward to hug her, stroked her eyelids, and said softly: "Did you cry just now?"

Ming Yu shook her head, her hands tightly wrapped around his waist.

After giving birth, her body became fuller day by day, Xie Zuiqiao felt her clinging to him, and couldn't help but hug her and put her on the couch, feeling lingering for a while.

"Ayu, have you ever regretted following me?"

He licked her earlobe lightly, panting and asking in a low voice.

Ming Yu opened her eyes and stared sideways at him for a moment.

"Never regret it."

She kissed his lips.

(End of this chapter)