White Hedge Dream

Chapter 44 Homely

"Young lady, young lady."

Chunhong ran in with her skirt in hand, walking in a hurry, her hairpin swaying, and her face beaming.

"The Crown Prince is back!"

Back? Zhuang Li looked out the window and saw dappled light and shadow in the yard at dusk.

Chunxiang followed closely, looking excited: "Jiang Yun saw me and took the initiative to tell me that the prince first went to General Li's Mansion, then to Ding'an Bo's Mansion, and then accompanied Ding Anbo to General Li's Mansion. , The general originally left a meal, but the prince declined and came back. "

Chunyue saw Zhuang Li's expression a little confused, and said hurriedly: "Jiang Yun is the prince's bodyguard."

Chunhong nodded: "Yes, yes, this Jiang Yun was rescued by the Crown Prince and voluntarily sold himself to the Crown Prince. At that time, the wife asked him to change his name. The Crown Prince said no, it's all Yun. It's fate to get together." He snorted again, "He is so arrogant. He raised his eyes when he saw us before and ignored us." He said with excitement, "The prince must have told him to tell Chunxiang, so as not to worry you, young lady."

The three maids stared at Zhuang Li fiercely, their eyes revealing the same meaning. The prince was so kind to the young lady.

Zhuang Li laughed and pretended to be worried: "You didn't eat. Did you break up in Li's house on bad terms?"

Several maids suddenly became nervous again.

Chunxiang said, "I'm going to see my wife." She turned around and ran away.

Chunhong hurriedly followed a few steps and warned: "Don't come in front of Madam."

Chunxiang said "I know sister, don't worry" and ran out of the yard.

Chunyue is a little embarrassed, the madam doesn't like the young madam, they should avoid her, and they should be more careful in their words and actions.

Seeing her embarrassed look, Zhuang Li comforted her: "It's okay. If I don't pry, Madam won't like me."

So why not just go find out? Chunyue was amused again and scolded: "Young lady, please don't say that."

Zhuang Li said with a smile: "My husband is back. As a wife, I miss him and send someone to check on him. This is human nature. If I turn a blind eye and neglect my husband, my mother-in-law should be even more angry."

Wife and husband are human beings, and they should obviously say very tender words. The young lady said it with righteousness. Chunyue pursed her lips and smiled, and simply said for her: "Young lady is thinking about the prince very much, right?"

Hey, she is getting more and more unruly now, and she even dares to say such teasing words to the young lady.

Chunyue didn't wait for Zhuang Li's answer, and turned around with a blushing face: "I'm going to see what meals are arranged in the kitchen."

The prince will definitely have dinner with his wife tonight, but the young lady also needs to eat well herself.

Zhuang Li looked at Chun Yue who was shy and ran away, smiled slightly, and sat back in the rocking chair.

Does she miss Zhou Jingyun?

have no idea.

After all, the two of them didn't know each other very well.

When I saw him coming in at Madam Hou's place earlier, I almost didn't recognize him.

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Mrs. Dongyang Hou looked at her son, maybe she hadn't seen him for a long time, and she always felt a little strange.

"Have you become ugly?" Zhou Jingyun said with a smile, "I'm not as good as before when I get older."

Mrs. Dongyang Hou scolded: "You become ugly as you get older? Then your parents and we are already as ugly as monsters?"

Zhou Jingyun laughed loudly and gently shook Mrs. Dongyang Hou's shoulder: "Mother will always be young, that is, at home. I don't dare to call her mother when I see her outside."

The servants and maids standing in the room all laughed, and Mrs. Dongyang Hou snorted: "It is indeed not as good as before. You dare to tease me about your mother!"

I laughed again and again, laughed and felt distressed at the same time. I also learned to be nice and obedient. I don’t know how many people I have said nice things to after working hard outside.

"Okay, okay, don't talk about these irrelevant things." Dongyang Hou urged, "What did the Li family say?"

Zhou Jingyun came back silently and hurried to General Li's mansion. Dongyang Hou, who was out reciting poems and painting with his friends, also hurried back.

The servants and maids in the room quietly retreated.

"Don't worry, Mom and Dad, it's just a misunderstanding." Zhou Jingyun said, "Wenjie was also unlucky. We bumped into each other at this time. General Li took the opportunity to vent his anger. He didn't really want to do anything to Wenjie. I advised him. , If he really makes a fuss over a dried flower, he will be called ridiculous."

General Li could be arrogant, but not absurd, and he still expected the emperor to reuse him. He did not lead troops to force the palace just for the sake of temporary power, but to seek long-term prosperity for the family.

Dongyang Hou nodded: "That's how it is." Then he asked, "Did I scold you when I was angry?"

Zhou Jingyun didn't mention anything unpleasant that General Li said. He just said: "General Li is a smart man. He knows everything at once. However, smart people also have a lot of heart. They will inevitably go crazy for the sake of their children and grandchildren. Please talk to him carefully and move." Just do it with affection.”

Then he still said something rude. Marquis Dongyang snorted: "Ding Anbo is arrogant on the outside but timid on the inside. When something happens, he loses his head and loses his mind. In addition to yelling at being bullied, he can do anything else."

His son had to be humbled.

Speaking of which, what comes to mind?

"Why do their families say that this matter is related to your daughter-in-law Zhuang? She said..."

Zhou Jingyun interrupted his father with a smile: "No, it's just a quick talk. Because Uncle Ding'an wanted to argue with the Li family, he really went after the things Wenjie sent. This matter has nothing to do with the things." He added, "Ding'an wanted to argue with the Li family about whether it was worth it or not. Later, Bo also came to have a frank talk with General Li about his children and grandchildren. It was a sad matter, and the two of them understood each other and reconciled. "It's fine if they reconcile. If they really go to the emperor, Ding'an Bo will not be able to get any favors, and Zhou Jingyun will also be dragged down. Dongyang Hou breathed a sigh of relief and shook his head: "These dandies are walking dogs and fighting cocks. , It will only cause trouble and embarrassment to the family. "

Mother Xu's voice came from outside the door, "Ajin is here, the Marquis and the Crown Prince are talking."

"Then I'll come back later." The female voice said timidly.

Hearing Lu Jin's voice, Mrs. Dongyang Hou did not let in immediately. She glanced at Dongyang Hou and Zhou Jingyun first.

I wonder if the father and son have finished talking?

Zhou Jingyun raised his voice and said, "Ah Jin, come in."

The door curtain was lifted and Lu Jin walked in. He bowed his head and saluted Dongyang Hou and his wife. Then he looked at Zhou Jingyun and his eyes became red when he called "brother-in-law".

"I was about to be called to you." Zhou Jingyun said, "The Li Mansion will not let you get married. It was said out of anger. Uncle Ding'an was also present and he has already said so."

Lu Jin cried and saluted: "Thank you, brother-in-law."

Mrs. Dongyang Hou pulled her over with a smile: "Just say it's nothing. Stop crying."

Lu Jin looked at Zhou Jingyun again: "Brother-in-law, I shouldn't mention...sister-in-law, I'm going to apologize to her."

Mrs. Dongyang Hou frowned: "What are you apologizing for? Why shouldn't you mention it? It has something to do with her, so why send such a mess..."

"Don't mention this matter anymore." Zhou Jingyun said, "The Li family is also taboo about this because of strange power and chaos. After all, there are many rumors in the capital about Li Shilang's accident. The matter between us and the Li family has been settled, so let's not cause any more trouble."

Lu Jin hurriedly responded yes.

Mrs. Dongyang Hou glanced at Zhou Jingyun and thought, is it really because the Li family is taboo about this, or is it because they are not allowed to mention the Zhuang family?

Every time I mention Zhuang, I interrupt!

"Okay, I won't mention it when nothing happens." Dongyang Hou said with a smile, looking at Zhou Jingyun, "I have been back for half a day and haven't even had a sip of hot tea, right? Get ready and eat!"

Mrs. Dongyang Hou smiled and wanted to call the maids to give her orders. Lu Jin took the initiative to do so: "I'm going to the kitchen to make a stewed meat myself. My sister once specially asked for a cook from home for her brother-in-law. I also learned from the cook."

Zhou Jingyun said: "How can I let my sister do this?" Without waiting for Lu Jin to say anything else, he said to Mrs. Dongyang Hou, "Mother allowed me to go back to take a bath and change clothes. It's getting late today. I came back in a hurry. I'll be with my father first." Let’s have a quick bite in the study and talk about the official affairs of the past few years. My hard-working mother will take care of things for me tomorrow and let me eat all the delicious food that I miss.”

Mrs. Dongyang Hou scolded: "You know how hastily you came back! You didn't say anything in advance."

Marquis Dongyang smiled and twirled his beard: "Jingyun is right, let's talk first, and wait for the family reunion banquet tomorrow." He told Mrs. Dongyang Marquis, "Send a message to the second and third sons and ask them to come too."

Mrs. Dongyang Hou said hello.

Zhou Jingyun saluted the two of them: "Son, please leave. I will wait for my father in the study outside for a while."

Dongyang Hou nodded, "Go ahead."

Watching Zhou Jingyun walk out, Mrs. Dongyang Hou was a little reluctant to leave, she hadn't seen enough yet.

"You can read it every day when you get home!" Dongyang Hou said, "Go and send someone to deliver the letter."

After that, Lezizi walked out.

"I'm going to prepare some food and drinks."

Mrs. Dongyang Hou warned, "Don't let Jingyun drink too much!"

Dongyang Hou didn't know whether he heard or not and left.

Lu Jin looked at the smile on Mrs. Dongyang Hou's face and said, "Foster mother, since everything is fine, I'll go back." He lowered his head and said, "It won't affect your reunion."

Mrs. Dongyang Hou scolded: "Why are you so late today? Why don't you go back after the reunion dinner tomorrow? What about making braised pork?"

Lu Jin smiled and stepped forward to hold her arm: "My foster mother made fun of me again!"

Mrs. Dongyang Hou pushed her: "You can feel at ease now that you are relieved of your worries. If you refuse to eat at noon, you can't be hungry again at night."

Lu Jin said: "I'm going to the kitchen to eat enough."

Mrs. Dongyang Hou laughed heartily.

Lu Jin walked out with a smile, stood outside the courtyard gate and looked at the direction Zhou Jingyun left, his smile dissipated.

Why don't you want your mother to work hard? What's the point of simply eating a meal? She clearly wants to go back to see Mr. Zhuang!

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"Coming, coming"

Chunxiang rushed in and bumped into Chunhong. Chunhong laughed and cursed, then turned around to lift the curtain.

Zhuang Li had already walked out and looked at the figure appearing at the entrance of the courtyard.

He came slowly in the afterglow of the setting sun, his cloak hanging on his arms, fluttering gently.

The maids on the porch in the courtyard saluted one after another.

Zhuang Li lowered his eyes and knelt down: "Your Majesty."

(End of chapter)