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Chapter 98

Chapter 86

On the second day, Xie Zuiqiao took Ming Yu to visit his uncle's parents first, and after that, as Xie Zuiqiao said, he received invitations from time to time, and the general's mansion also had a constant flow of guests.This place, which had been silent for several years, became lively again with the arrival of Ming Yu, the new mistress.

Those wives and wives in the circle of top ladies in Beijing had all seen her last year on the birthday of King Taijun of Jingyonghou Mansion.Although it was only for a short moment at that time, the verbal confrontation between her and the princess of Gucheng shocked everyone.Seeing that she has really become the head mistress of the General's Mansion now, everyone is even more curious.There are many high-ranking families in Beijing. Along the Chengtianmen and Yingtianmen past the imperial city, there are row upon row of mansions of princes and generals.With many people, there will naturally be many favors.Since Xie's mother left the General's Mansion, in the past few years, An's mother has taken care of the weddings, weddings and events with other families. What should have been done has not been interrupted, except for the loss of a headed mistress.Now that there is a new hostess, so today the grandson is full moon in the Hanlin Mansion, and tomorrow the wife of the Dingyuan Hou Mansion is holding a banquet to listen to the opera. After half a month, Ming Yu was so busy that she couldn't breathe, and her face gradually became familiar. stand up.

Ming Yu knew that she was new here, and her natal status was not worth mentioning in the eyes of these noble ladies. Now that these invitations came one after another, it was natural to restore the old favor, and second, she brought some bystanders to watch her. the meaning of.After all, last year's appearance in Jingyonghou's Mansion was too eye-catching, and the way she married into Xie's family was legendary, it was like a carp jumping over the dragon's gate, it was inevitable for others to be curious about her.

The change of identity is very similar to the previous life, but the life is already very different.Today's Ming Yu is very clear about her position, and when she goes out, she represents General Zhaowu's mansion.She is outstanding in appearance, well-dressed, and generous in her speech and manner. After a few days, it is difficult for everyone to find out what is wrong with her. Thank you for one item.

On this day, it was the birthday of the eldest wife Yu Shi in An's mansion, so I didn't do much, but I just invited a few tables of relatives and wives and wives who I had been friends with on a regular basis to have a drink and listen to a show together.Mrs. Yu is Xie Zuiqiao's aunt, so Ming Yu naturally wants to go to celebrate.

The day after her arrival in Beijing last time, she had already followed Xie Zuiqiao to An's Mansion. It was a lively day, and she would not be completely unfamiliar if she came back now.Besides, Mrs. Yu is an experienced person, and her talk is quite humorous, so the meal went smoothly.When the banquet was about to end, servants from An's family came in and said Mr. Xie's son had come.

Most of the people sitting at the table in this room are wives who are about the same age as Yu Shi, Xie Zuiqiao is a nephew, so naturally there is no need to avoid it, so Yu Shi asked someone to invite him in.Xie Zuiqiao congratulated Mrs. Yu on his birthday, and greeted the wives seated there.

Yu said angrily, "Your little daughter-in-law, Jingui, came to me before the chair was warmed up, so you rushed over to get her away. Are you afraid that my group will show their old faces and bully her?"

Xie Zuiqiao bowed to Mrs. Yu, smiled and said, "Where is the aunt? It's just that I remembered today is a good day for my aunt on the road, so I came here to congratulate her and pick her up on the way. It's only a few days since I saw my aunt last time." , became more energetic."

Mrs. Yu laughed and said: "The more you open your mouth, the more you will be able to coax people. If I don't invite you, my little daughter-in-law, how can you, a busy person, think of coming to congratulate my aunt. Forget it, Now that you are here, I have to drink a few cups before you can take your wife away." As he spoke, he ordered the girl to change to a big-horn cup and poured him three cups, and then he came to Ming Yu in person, before all the wives With laughter, he took her hand and handed it to Xie Zuiqiao, and said with a smile, "Your daughter-in-law has returned to Zhao completely. Who would not feel sorry for such a lovely person? It's my family again, and my aunt was still thinking about the future." You need to ask her to come and walk around more. Now that you are such a baby, I'm afraid it will be difficult."

Mingyu was teased, her face became slightly hot, and she drew back her hand, but unexpectedly, Xie Zuiqiao actually took her hand and held it tightly, and smiled at Yu Shi: "When my nephew got married, my father was busy with military affairs. I came back and hoped to come back early to drink my daughter-in-law's tea, and told me that my uncle's family is close, now that I am married, my daughter-in-law should go there frequently, so as not to separate the two families." See Yu Shi nodded again and again, and then left.

Ming Yu didn't turn her head, she didn't need to look to know that the people behind her must be staring at her hands held by him.After getting out of the living room, he broke free, blushed and complained in a low voice: "Look at you, just come and pick me up, it's all right, you're still so aggressive in front of people, it's a joke."

Xie Zuiqiao chuckled, and said in a low voice: "I have been busy for the past few days. Today I was free from the camp and came back earlier, so I will pick you up by the way." After a pause, he said, "I My own daughter-in-law, no matter how painful it is, it is my business, who dares to say otherwise?"

The garrison camp is in the southwest of the city, but Anjia is in the north of the city. Instead, General Zhaowu's mansion is in the middle.Where did he drop by, he clearly made a detour around half of the city.Ming Yu's heart moved slightly, and she faintly understood.

The family background of my natal family is there, and now when I come out to socialize and walk around, naturally no one will embarrass her like the former Gucheng Princess, but it is inevitable to say something behind her back.He specially came here to pick him up today, and finally brought up his father in front of people and said that passage, which is to show people that she, the daughter-in-law of the general's mansion, is not only his son's favorite, but also my father's approval.Everyone in the Xie family valued her so much, if others dare to talk about her mother's family, they will have trouble with the Xie family.What regrets does she have for being so protected by her husband?
Not long after the two returned home, they heard the news of Pei Taizhi's visit, and Liu Xiangyang followed him.Xie Zuiqiao asked Ming Yu to order someone to hold a banquet in the West Court, and then hurried out to meet him.

Chunyuan and Liu Xiangyang hadn't seen each other for a long time, so they were naturally concerned.A few days ago, when he first arrived in Beijing, he heard that he had joined the guards' barracks.At this moment, when he finally heard the news of his coming, the whole person became restless.

Ming Yu had long planned to arrange the marriage of the two of them.It's just that firstly, when I just arrived here, everything is still a little chaotic, and secondly, I still have more important things in my heart.In his previous life, Xie Zuiqiao encountered an accident while hunting with the emperor next month.Although things have gradually changed their course now, I don't know if that thing will come, but I still have it in my heart, thinking that I will wait until it is settled before holding a happy event.Now I heard people say that Xie Zuiqiao and Pei Taizhi are in the west courtyard, and Liu Xiangyang is waiting in the outer courtyard.Because he came from his own family, he was asked to take him to the small hall in front of him.

I haven't seen him for more than half a year, Liu Xiangyang seemed to have experienced a lot, seeing Mingyu brought Chunyuan over, he didn't dare to look too much, and hurriedly knelt down.Ming Yu told him to get up, and he just stood up, looking down at the back of his feet, his face flushed slightly.

Ming Yu asked a few words about his stay in Beijing, and seeing Chun Yuan standing by her side, her hands twisted into knots, she found an excuse and took the little girl down with her, leaving only the two of them to talk.I thought that the couple would be extremely happy after meeting, there must be endless things to say, and I specially told people not to go and disturb, but I didn't expect Chun Yuan to come back after a while, seeing the red circles under her eyes, she looked like she had cried , Hastily screened back and asked what happened.Chun Yuan held back for a moment, and then said sullenly: "Girl, he told me that the Northwest is tight now, and the imperial court is going to conscript troops. He said he wants to join the military camp."

Ming Yu was taken aback.

In the next year in the previous life, there was indeed a war on the border, and the war dragged on for several years, and the Ruan family donated a large sum of money as military pay.It's just that she married into the Hou's mansion at that time, and she didn't pay much attention to these wars.Hearing this at the moment, my mood sank slightly.

"He will go whenever he likes, and I don't mind. Girl, I still say the same thing. I will serve the girl all my life until I grow old, and I will never say a word about him again!"

Ming Yu knew that she was angry, thought for a while, and then said: "You must have been annoyed just now. You didn't hear him finish. Go and rest first, and I'll ask you later."

When Ming Yu arrived at the front hall just now, he saw Liu Xiangyang still walking around with an anxious expression on his face.Seeing her coming, he hurried over and lowered his head guiltily.

"Just now Chunyuan said that you want to join the army, what's the matter? Didn't you do well in the guard camp?"

Liu Xiangyang hesitated for a while, and said: "I followed Mr. Pei to the capital and entered the pro-barracks, but there were always people behind my back who laughed at my background, and said that I was able to enter because of Mr. Pei's support... I heard that now Northwest There is nothing wrong with this guard battalion when there is a war. Instead of messing around like this, it is better to join the army. I have told Mr. Pei, and he agrees..."

When he said this, Ming Yu understood.Liu Xiangyang is young, so it's good to have this spirit.only……

"Chunyuan is not young anymore, I originally planned to arrange your marriage after a while. If you join the army at this time, what will she do?"

Liu Xiangyang blushed, and suddenly knelt down and said, "When I was in Jiangzhou, I didn't understand much, but when I got here, I gradually understood some truths. If I continue to live like this, she will follow me." According to others, she is the daughter-in-law of a housekeeper's son. I have to wait until I earn military merits so that she can be called Madam one day, so that I can come here to beg the girl in a dignified way, and promise her to me..."

"I don't care about this!"

Chun Yuan didn't know when she came over, she suddenly stepped in from the outside, snorted, and went straight to Ming Yu, knelt down beside Liu Xiangyang, kowtowed and said: "Girl, I'll be cheeky, please Make the decision, while he is still in Beijing, arrange my marriage with him."

Liu Xiangyang was stunned, and Ming Yu was also a little surprised.

"Chunyuan, you...you..."

When Liu Xiangyang got excited, he stuttered again.

Chun Yuan turned her head and frowned at him.

"You pretend that I don't know you? When I was in Jiangzhou, I loved to go to teahouses and listen to books about people who went to the battlefield to kill the enemy and made meritorious deeds. I probably dreamed that I would be able to do this one day, right? I won't stop you from having such ambitions. You, only I am old, come back to marry me before you have done meritorious deeds, just do it now. Swords have no eyes, when you think about making meritorious deeds in the future, don't forget that there is a daughter-in-law waiting at home I'm waiting for you to come back!"

"me……"

Liu Xiangyang was speechless, and regardless of Mingyu was still there, he stretched out his hand and held Chunyuan's hand tightly. Seeing tears in her eyes, he hurriedly wiped them with his sleeve, but she gave a slap and blocked her. open to go.

Ming Yu secretly sighed, already understanding Chun Yuan's painstaking efforts, and said with a smile: "Then it's settled. I'll pick a good day, and I'll organize your wedding, and prepare the dowry. "

Chunyuan wiped her eyes, smiled and thanked her.

When Pei Taizhi left, it was already midnight, Xie Zuiqiao went back to his room, saw Mingyu had changed clothes, and was still sitting under the lamp reading a book, knowing that she was waiting for him, suppressing the confusion in his heart, he hugged her behind her, bowed his head lightly He kissed the top of her hair lightly.

Ming Yu put down the book in her hand, turned her head and said with a smile, "You're back? The water is ready."

Xie Zuiqiao picked him up, sat on the seat by himself, buried his head in her neck and took a deep inhale of the fragrance after bathing, and remained silent for a while.

Ming Yu sensed his strangeness, and whispered: "What did your cousin tell you just now? I see that you seem to have something on your mind."

Xie Zuiqiao pondered for a moment, before saying: "Ayu, he said that he has submitted his application and resigned all his official positions except the Seven Government Halls, and this time the emperor has finally approved. He will stay in Beijing for the time being, but will not Go to court. I asked him why, but he didn’t say anything. Now the northwest is not very stable. There will definitely be a war in a year or two. He only joked that he would go to the side to serve my father’s orders in the future. I persuaded him a lot , as long as he is determined, and it seems that he will not change. And... there is one more thing," he held her hand and slowly rubbed her palm with his thumb, "I will be transferred to be the commander of the imperial guard. The emperor every year I have to go to Tenz paddock for autumn hunting in October, and I won’t be back until a month or two. If I really take this position, I will naturally follow. You just married me for a few days, and I’m really a bit embarrassed to let you stay at home for so long Reluctant."

Ming Yu's heart skipped a beat.

Half a year has passed, could it be that Pei Taizhi's headache got worse and he had to resign?And Xie Zuiqiao in his previous life died in this position.

Xie Zuiqiao felt her hands suddenly turn cold, he took a breath, hugged her up and put her on the bed, covered her with a quilt, and said with a smile: "It's autumn, it's cold at night, you don't have to wait until I come back to go to bed."

He went to wash up, and while waiting for him, Ming Yu's teeth chattered slightly.

Originally, she had been taking some chances.Since many things have changed in this life, maybe he will not become the commander of the guards, so there is no need to be responsible for the safety of the emperor when he travels.Didn't expect it to come...

Xie Zuiqiao changed into his middle clothes and got on the couch, hugged her, felt that her body was still cold, sighed: "You are very cold to the touch. Why don't you ask someone to set up a heater in the room." As he said that, he turned over and got on the couch.

"No, just hug me..." Ming Yu stretched out his hand to grab his sleeve, and said in a low voice, "I have something to tell you."

(End of this chapter)