The beautiful pastoral field of Jiangmen girl

Chapter 754 No.5 Youth Walk

The cry of a baby pierces the silence of dawn.Zhou Boyan and Qing Shu welcomed their first child, a healthy and lively little princess.

As a pregnant woman, Qing Shu fell into a deep sleep after knowing that the child was fine.

Zhou Boyan carefully guarded his infant daughter in his arms.

Uncle Rong Sheng's Qingyang, Qing Hao and Luo Xiaorong were blocked outside, scratching their heads anxiously but not daring to make any noise to wake up their sister.An elder in Chen Qiaojiang's family passed away, and he was taken back half a month ago. Because he was wearing mourning, it was difficult for him to come back for the time being.

It wasn't until noon that the extremely tired Qing Shu woke up slowly.When she opened her eyes, she saw Zhou Boyan who was clumsily guarding the bed with his baby in his arms, and said softly, "The child isn't crying, is it?"

"I cried once and fell asleep after feeding some goat's milk." Zhou Boyan said, clumsily and carefully placing the child on the mat laid out in advance by Qingshu's side.

Qing Shu's eyes immediately glued to her daughter's body, she stretched out her hand to gently touch her daughter's small face and small nose, and whispered, "I slept really well."

Xiaojuan, who was wearing a woman's bun, quietly withdrew, and told the two maids who were guarding outside, "In the evening, the sky is clear, go in and serve the princess to freshen up. Pay attention to the water temperature, it should not be too hot or too cold, and serve carefully."

The two maids, Wan Zhao and Qing Kong, agreed and moved.

Xiaojuan nodded, hurried to the small kitchen, and asked the cook when she stepped into the kitchen threshold, "How is the princess's meal?"

The cook responded with a happy face, and swiftly put the prepared maternity meal into the food box, ready to take it with her own hands.

When Xiaojuan saw her, she didn't grab her hand, motioned for the cook to follow, turned and walked out of the small kitchen.Following her master these years, she has also learned a lot, and she is no longer the stupid girl she used to be.It was not easy for others to find an opportunity to show their face in front of the princess, and she had no intention of competing with others for this merit.

After Qingshu had lunch, Zhou Boyan let Qingyang and the others in.

After the three teenagers greeted their sister, they all squeezed to the side of the crib, and the three heads gathered together to stare at the sleeping baby.

After looking at it for a while, Luo Xiaorong's eyes sparkled and he said something disgusting, "It's so ugly."

Qingyang glared at him immediately, "My nephew is not ugly."

Qing Hao followed, "Yes, not ugly."

Luo Xiaorong insisted, "It's so ugly, I didn't follow my sister."

Qingyang rolled his eyes and agreed with a smile, "That's right, I didn't follow my sister, and I'm as ugly as my brother-in-law."

Zhou Boyan, who was about to drive away, stepped forward, "..."

Qing Hao pursed his lips tightly, trying not to laugh out loud.

Three days later, it was still the same three heads crowded together to stare at the baby.

The little baby has grown a bit, not like the day it was born.At this moment, she was opening her pure black eyes, her two small hands were clenched into small fists and placed on both sides of her head in surrender, and her moving little feet were exposed from the quilt, so cute.

Qingyang smiled a little silly, "My nephew is so pretty."

Qing Hao has her own opinion, "It's cute."

Luo Xiaorong was not in the mood to express an opinion, his fingers were about to move, stretched out and retracted, stretched out and retracted... After doing this several times, he couldn't hold back, and his index finger lightly poked the baby's little foot that was exposed under the quilt, his eyes widened Yes, "So soft!"

Qingyang slapped Luo Xiaorong's hand away, carefully grabbed the baby's little feet and stuffed them into the quilt, with a serious face, and there was a villain screaming in his heart, "I got it, I got it".The brother-in-law is very stingy, and they are only allowed to see their nephew for fifteen minutes a day, and they are not allowed to touch or hug their nephew. There are too many demands.

Qing Hao's eyes were red, unexpectedly, unexpectedly, he didn't touch it, how could this happen!He expressed his displeasure, looked left and right, and found that his brother-in-law was not looking this way, so he immediately stretched out his finger, took the time to poke the baby's little face, opened his eyes wide excitedly, poked again, poked again, " Well... so soft, so soft..." Poke again, why, why can't you poke, why is the distance getting farther and farther?
With a dark face, Zhou Boyan grabbed Qing Hao by the collar and threw him out.When it was Qingyang and Luo Xiaorong's turn, the two teenagers tried their best to resist, but they were not Zhou Boyan's opponents, so they were also thrown out.

Looking at the closed door in front of them, the three teenagers were very angry, and solemnly sent a war post to Zhou Boyan.Zhou Boyan readily accepted and moved to the training ground to have a one-on-three fight.

After the beating was over, the three of Qingyang went to sue Qingshu, saying that her brother-in-law used the big bully and the bruises on his face and arms as evidence, and that the other parts of his body were not good enough to show to his sister.

At night, Zhou Boyan took off his clothes to show Qingshu, and complained that the three brothers-in-law beat him up badly.

Qing Shu didn't bother to care about the "holidays" of these four, picked up her full-fed daughter who was bubbling, put it in Zhou Boyan's hands, and lay down to sleep.

Once the baby girl was in his hands, Zhou Boyan immediately forgot about the three nasty brothers-in-law, put his daughter in the baby basket lightly, read a poem for a quarter of an hour in a low voice, and then put his daughter to sleep.

The baby basket is three feet long, designed by Qingshu and made by Zhou Boyan himself.There are mini pillows, comfortable and soft cushions, and small quilts.The little baby sleeps in it, the place is spacious and comfortable, and it is easy to move without being woken up.

Zhou Boyan picked up the baby basket and gently sent it out of the inner room.

Xiaojuan, who was guarding the door of the inner room, took the baby basket carefully, and returned to the ear room with Qingkong following behind.

The days passed day by day, and not long after Qingshu gave birth to confinement, Zhou Boyan finally succeeded in sending the three brothers-in-law away.

Mr. Lu is going to take his students on a study tour, and plans to come back in half a year, when the teenagers will take the children's test.With a simple bag, a carriage for transportation, and money in their arms, the four teachers and students bid farewell to Qingshu and the others, and set off for Jinyang City.

Three days later, they arrived at Jinyang City. The four of them visited Chen's mansion and stayed overnight. The next day, they took Chen Qiaojiang with them, and a group of five embarked on their first study tour.

Without a groom, the four teenagers Qingyang and Qinghao took turns driving the carriage.All the trivial matters of basic necessities of life are discussed by the four teenagers.Mr. Lu basically didn't interfere, and only spoke to them when necessary.

Along the way, it is inevitable to stumble.Regardless of travel or board and lodging issues, from being unorganized at the beginning to spending a copper coin just right, the teenagers grew up rapidly.

Whether it is a private school in the country, a school with a good reputation, or a school, they will stop when you encounter them.

When they encountered heavy rain on the road, when they hid in an ordinary Taoist temple, they met early Tang Xingzhi who was later called the fifth son of Huizhou.

Seven months later, the four youths from Qinghao and Qingyang rushed back to take part in this year's county examination for boys.After leaving the examination room in the county seat, he hurried to Kangxi Town and returned to the mansion at noon on the second day.

The four teenagers who jumped off the carriage did not enter the Marquis' Mansion immediately, but rushed into the neighboring King of Xian's Mansion.

The trustworthy Qing Shu stood in the porch with her daughter in her arms, and greeted the four teenagers who had been away from home for a long time with a smile.

The four teenagers have lost weight and darkened, but they are all full of energy.The four of them showed their white teeth while laughing, secretly talking about missing Qingshu, and scrambling to hug the chubby little niece.

The eight-and-a-half-month-old Princess Zisu opened her pure black eyes and looked at the four boys who suddenly appeared. She was not afraid, but rather happy for some reason. She grinned and let the four The young man hugged and teased, showing no fear of life at all.

Su's mother looked at the sky, persuaded the masters to enter the house and talk, then turned around and hurried back to Hou's mansion.She and Steward Gu are still from the Hou Mansion, different from Xiaojuan, Wanzhao, Qingkong and others who accompanied the young lady as dowry.Although the servants in the mansion have already cleaned the rooms of the four young masters, but if they don't keep an eye on them, they are always worried that the little girls and servants are not doing their best.

Entering the teahouse, Qingyang hugged his chubby little niece and asked, "Sister, is brother-in-law here?"

Qing Shu replied with a smile, "There are guests, your brother-in-law accompanied the guests to pay homage to father."

Just as Qingyang was about to speak, the fat baby in his arms was snatched away by Chen Qiaojiang.He didn't care to speak for a moment, and ran after Chen Qiaojiang.

General's tomb.

Zhou Boyan, who was dressed in plain clothes, accompanied a middle-aged man who was also in plain clothes to worship in front of the tomb.Gu Steward and Gu Shishi were by his side.

Incense candles are curling up, and the middle-aged man's eyebrows reveal the vicissitudes of life. He thinks of the generation that was full of vigor and vitality, and feels a lot of emotion.

When he was about to leave, the middle-aged man's eyes stopped on the hunched figure weeding in the vegetable field beside him, and he was in a daze.

Zhou Boyan followed his gaze and found the old man his father was looking at, and explained, "This is the gravekeeper."

Zhou Qiao in disguise turned unconsciously, hurried to the vegetable field, turned to the old man and looked at it again and again.

The old man noticed that someone was coming, stood up tremblingly, saluted Zhou Boyan, "meet the prince".

Zhou Boyan hurriedly said, "Don't do this every time, the old man, it's a courtesy." He didn't know the reason, but the butler Gu treated this old tomb keeper with courtesy.In order not to bother the old man, the old man would always greet him when he saw him, so he would not summon the old man every time he came here.

Butler Gu quickly supported the old man, "Old man, be careful."

Zhou Qiao has been staring at the old grave guard in a daze.

Zhou Boyan glanced at his own father, and signaled Steward Gu to take him away.

The butler Gu was eager, and helped the old man who guarded the tomb to walk in the direction of the blue brick house next to him.As he walked, he muttered, "Old man, they said they have jobs for Xiao Si Xiao Wu to do, why don't you listen?"

The gravekeeper laughed, "Don't blame Xiao Si Xiao Wu, you can't be idle, the old man can't be idle. If you move your arms and legs every day, you can live a few more years. It's good, ha ha..."

It wasn't until they opened the door and entered the green brick house that Zhou Qiao looked away and followed his son back.

Halfway there, Zhou Qiao suddenly said, "Don't treat him badly."

Zhou Boyan was stunned, who did "he" refer to.After reacting, he asked with an uncertain face, "Him?"

Zhou Qiao lowered his voice, "In the future, even if he is buried next to the general, don't stop him."

Zhou Boyan remained calm, so he didn't show shock and doubt on his face.

At night, only the husband and wife were left in the room.

Zhou Boyan pondered for a moment, then asked Qing Shu in a low voice, "Who is that old grave guard?"

Qing Shu paused when changing clothes, and said, "I don't know, butler Gu told me not to ask."

"Father is always in a daze when he sees him today."

"Ok?"

"Father, even if this person is buried next to the general in the future, we can't stop him."

"..."

On the second day, Zhou Boyan went to accompany his father with his precious daughter in his arms.

Qing Shu had read the accounts of the Hou Mansion, and summoned the butler Gu on the grounds that there was one item that was unclear.

Sitting behind the table, Qing Shu motioned for Steward Gu to come forward, and pointed to an item of expenditure on the account, "Tell me where this money is going."

The butler Gu bowed and explained in a moment.

At this time, Qing Shu picked up a pen and wrote a line, "The tomb guard has attracted the attention of the guests".

Gu Butler was stunned for a while, then took the pen handed over by the master, and wrote two words, "No problem".After thinking about it, he wrote down again, 【The guest probably recognized the tomb keeper and knew that he had been favored by the general. 】

Qing Shu took back the brush and wrote again, 【The guest knows that he will be buried in the general's tomb after his death. 】

Gu Butler's expression changed drastically, and he wrote in a panic, 【Impossible.Apart from the servant, the only person who knows about that past is the prince's father, the son-in-law who has passed away for many years].

Qing Shu stared at the line, nodded, "It's nothing, you can go down!"

After the housekeeper left, Qingshu ordered Xiaojuan to bring the spittoon, lit the paper with words and threw it into the spittoon, let it turn into ashes, and then poured half a cup of tea into it.

The old man who guards the tomb is Feng Shi, who was once financially helped by the young man Gu Yunhu.Some old people probably remember this matter.As for the old story of Feng Shi risking his life to save Gu Yunhu, and the case of Gu Yunhu helping him seek justice, only Gu Steward and Zhou Qiao, who happened to meet at that time, knew about it.

At that time, Feng Shi's wife and children were killed by local bullies. Even if justice was sought, it would not change his lonely fate.Since he had the grace of saving his life, Gu Yunhu recognized him as his adoptive father and wanted to take care of him to the end of his life.Only Gu Steward and Zhou Qiao, who was present at the time, knew about this matter.

Feng Shi was very happy at the time, but he didn't go with Gu Yunhu immediately. Instead, he wanted to return to his hometown to place the remains of his wife and children, and then went to Beijing to look for Gu Yunhu.

But the world is unpredictable. Feng Shi, who returned home, was held back by the family's private affairs, and it took two full years before he rushed to the capital with Gu Quhu's letter.At this time, Gu Yunhu who was stationed at the border came the sad news of his death.The wife of the head of the ancient mansion sheds tears every day and doesn't see anyone at all.

Gu Qiang protects Gu Yunhu's coffin and goes back to Beijing. He recognizes Feng Shi outside the Gu mansion, settles Feng Shi in a hurry, and becomes busy with Gu Yunhu's death.When he was free, he hurried to visit Feng Shi, only to find that Feng Shi left without saying goodbye.

After three years, Gu Qiang received a letter from Feng Shi.Feng Shi said in the letter that when he is in the palace, the day when the general will avenge his revenge is when they meet, if he is still alive.

Spring goes and autumn comes, year after year.Empress Dowager Yao passed away, Empress Zhong committed suicide in Lenggong, the Yao and Zhong clans collapsed, and Uncle Zhong Guo, who strangled General Gu Yunhu at Qixia Pass with his private guards, was stabbed to death.

As for the old eunuch Tan next to the third prince, he stood in front of the third prince when Empress Zhong committed suicide and Uncle Zhong Guo was assassinated, and "died" by the sword of the assassin.The eunuchs and servants next to the prince who lost his power were casually wrapped in a mat and transported out of the city overnight and thrown into a mass grave when they died.A mass grave infested by wild animals, only bones left at dawn.

When Qingshu got married in the capital, an old man with vicissitudes and ragged clothes came to the fields of the Hou Mansion to earn rations.

The steward couldn't bear to be expelled, so he reported to Steward Gu to know.The ancient butler saw the man and personally sent him to the general's tomb.Since then, there has been an old man guarding the general's tomb.

Among the reasons, Gu Qiang only told Qingshu that there was no wind in Qingyang.

A secret is a secret, and the fewer people who know it, the better. There is no time to cover it up, and there is no reason to spread it.

The results of the boy's county test came out.The four teenagers all passed the test with good grades, and then took part in the government examination, with varying grades, but they also successfully passed the exam.In this way, the four of them officially embarked on the road of imperial examinations.

Mr. Lu waved his ruler and gave an order, and the four teenagers embarked on the road of studying again.This walk is more than two years.

When they returned from the study tour, the four teenagers all had their own goals in life.

Chen Qiaojiang took part in a township examination, but failed to pass the exam, so he immediately shouted that he wanted to be a free and unfettered swordsman, and slipped under his grandfather's nose with oil on his feet.Although his ambition is to be a free and unfettered swordsman, his business talent first showed its sharpness when he was running around, and later he became a generation of great Confucian businessmen and became the purse of the Chen family.

Qing Hao aspires to travel all over the world, memorize the folk customs of various places, and do business part-time.He kept his promise, except coming back every year for the reunion year, he has been traveling around the rest of the time. At the age of 20, he brought back an exotic woman from outside the Great Wall, and with the approval of his sister, he married her.

At the age of 46, he felt that he could not walk anymore. He stopped exploring the world and spent the rest of his life compiling a masterpiece of travel notes, which included descriptions of local customs, food culture, magnificent mountains and rivers, and descriptions of geography and landforms. describe.His works have a profound influence on later generations.

Qingyang aspires to be a Confucian general.He participated in the provincial examination, that is, the Qiuwei held every three years in the main cities of each province, and obtained the honor of juren and the qualification to participate in the general examination.

In the spring of the second year, he took part in the general examination held in the capital, that is, Chunwei, and was admitted as a tribute student. Because of his high ranking, he was qualified to participate in the palace examination.During the palace examination, he missed the No. [-] Scholar, No. [-], and Tanhua, who are collectively known as the "Three Best Tripods", but he was also among the second best candidates.

After the test, he got an idle civilian official.His imperial examination path can be regarded as smooth, and some people may not be able to pass the exam even if their hair is white.He was not discouraged and did not underestimate himself because he was not destined for the top three. Later, he passed the martial arts examination, resigned from his civilian job, entered the military camp, and went to the battlefield.

At the age of 25, he married his cousin in the early Tang Dynasty.

When he was 31 years old, the famous Battle of Moshan, which lasted five years and four months, ended.As the victorious country, the Da'an Dynasty incorporated the enemy's territory into its own territory.At this time, he was both a fierce general and a military adviser, and his reputation as a Confucian general spread far and wide.Realizing his dream of being a general, he did not love the barracks, but disarmed and returned to the fields, and lived a life of idle clouds and wild cranes, teasing his children.

Luo Xiaorong aspires to become a teacher who is everywhere in Taoyuan.

He was the youngest, and he took the provincial examination in the same year as Qingyang, but failed to pass the Juren examination.So, he traveled with Mr. Lu and Gu Qinghao for another three years, took part in the provincial examination again, and passed the exam as he wished.In the second year, he participated in Chunwei again and obtained the qualification for the palace examination.He shined in the palace examination and won the title of champion.He worked in the Hanlin Academy for five years, then entered the Imperial Academy to teach for four years, and then left the Imperial Academy to give lectures in the local area.When he was gray-haired, he was truly full of peaches and plums.

Later generations commented on these four students of Mr. Lu:
Chen Qiaojiang, the head of the five sons of Huizhou, a generation of Confucian businessmen, the son of Xiaoyao.

Gu Qingyang, the second of the five sons of Huizhou, a generation of Confucian generals with both civil and military skills, good at eloquence and prose, and good at arranging troops, known as the general with two guns.

Gu Qinghao, the third of the five sons of Huizhou, a Confucian businessman and the most famous wanderer, poet, and geographer in the history of Da'an, his representative work "Sifang Travel Notes".

Luo Mingrong (Luo Xiaorong's last name), the fifth of Huizhou's five sons, a generation of masters with outstanding literary talents, the world respects him as Mr. Yumian, who is full of peaches and plums.

(End of this chapter)