Adhere to the gentleman's principles

On New Year's Eve, Zhao Junning and Xu Zhiwan returned to the mansion from the store. Xu Zhiwan said, "Junning, this is the first time you're not spending the New Year at the Zhao Mansion. You have to get used to it."

Zhao Junning said, "I'll get used to mother-in-law." Xu Zhiwan asked, "By the way, how are you and Ziyan getting along recently?"

Zhao Junning said, "Very good." The housekeeper saw Zhao Junning and Xu Zhiwan coming back and ran forward and said, "Madam, Young Madam, two guests came to the mansion today, saying that they knew Madam and Young Madam and were good friends."

Zhao Junning heard this and said, "My friend?" The three of them came to the lobby. Yang Chuanli and Jiang Yunchuan were drinking tea. Zhao Junning walked up to them and said, "Master Yang, County Magistrate Jiang."

Yang Chuanli saw Zhao Junning and said, "Boss Zhao, we are here to give you a gift today on New Year's Eve." Yang Chuanli saw Xu Zhiwan and said, "Boss Xu, long time no see." Xu Zhiwan said, "Master Yang, long time no see." Zhao Junning said, "Please take a seat, both of you."

Jiang Yunchuan said: "Brother Yang and I thought that today is New Year's Eve, so we came to give a gift and have a New Year's Eve dinner."

Xu Zhiwan smiled and said, "Great, it's more lively with more people! When I met Mr. Jiang last year, he was still a young man who had just started out as a businessman, and now he's already a county magistrate."

Yang Chuanli said, "Madam, you are joking. Xueye City is the most important city in Bingzhou and needs a county magistrate. Although brother Jiang is still a year away from becoming a young man, he is a capable man." Li Ziyan returned to the mansion and walked into the lobby. He saw Yang Chuanli and Jiang Yunchuan chatting with Zhao Junning, and walked up to them and asked, "Wife, I am back. Who are these two?"

Zhao Junning said, "Zi Yan, these two came to buy cloth two days ago. This is Lord Yang Chuanli, the governor of Liangzhou, and this is County Magistrate Jiang Yunchuan, the county magistrate of Xueyecheng, Bingzhou." After hearing this, Li Ziyan bowed to the two of them. Yang Chuanli said, "Young Marquis, I have never seen you before, but now that I have a family, I can finally see you. Your wife is amazing, it's good to be friends with her."

Li Ziyan said, "Lord Yang is right. Since you are my wife's friend, you are also my friend. Let's stay at your house for New Year's Eve dinner!" Jiang Yunchuan said, "Brother Yang and I have the same idea."

At night, the four of them left the house. Li Ziyan rode a horse with Zhao Junning, while Yang Chuanli and Jiang Yunchuan each rode a horse. Xu Wenhe and Shen Congwen also rode their horses to the outskirts of the city. When they got off their horses by the moat, Yang Chuanli laughed and said, "It's great. The young marquis is a straightforward person. This is a good friend."

Jiang Yunchuan said, "Yes, you two young couples are really pure and charming." Li Ziyan held Zhao Junning's hand and said, "Brother Jiang is right."

Xu Wenhe said, "Brother Yang, why can't Congwen and I be friends?" Yang Chuanli said, "Of course you are my friends, and I am also my friends. I am older than you, so you can just call me brother." After they sat down, Yang Chuanli asked, "My young master, have you ever thought about whether you will be an official or a businessman in the future?"

Li Ziyan said, "My wife is a businessman, and I want to be her gigolo, but I think I should wait until I become a high-ranking official before I can be her gigolo." Jiang Yunchuan smiled and said, "That makes sense. Boss Zhao, you are an ambitious husband." Zhao Junning nodded, "Yes, your ambition is indeed good."

Yang Chuanli asked, "Why do you want to be an official, young marquis? Your father is the Marquis of Guangping, wouldn't it be good for you to inherit your father's position in the future?" Li Ziyan said, "It's good for you to inherit your father's position, but I want to climb up by myself. If I want my wife to live a good life, I have to climb up by myself." Jiang Yunchuan said, "You are right, you have to do everything yourself."

Zhao Junning looked at the night sky and murmured, "The pleasures of the world are just like this. Since ancient times, everything has flowed away like flowing water. When will I return from my departure? Let the white deer go among the green cliffs. If I must go, I will ride to visit the famous mountains. How can I bow my head and serve the rich and powerful and make myself unhappy?"

Jiang Yunchuan clapped his hands and said, "Well, Jun Ning, I didn't expect that a woman like you could recite this poem "Dream Wandering on Tianmu Mountain and Chanting a Farewell Song" with a different flavor. I underestimated you. Hearing such a poetic poem with artistic conception from Jun Ning's mouth makes me feel like I'm in a fairyland."

Yang Chuanli nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, I didn't expect that my sister-in-law is not only good at business, but also so talented in writing." Li Ziyan said, "That's right, my wife is very talented in writing and knows everything."

Yang Chuanli laughed loudly, stood up, put one hand on his waist and sang loudly: "The bright moon in Qin and the pass in Han, the long march of thousands of miles still does not return. As long as the flying general is in Longcheng, the Hu horse will not be allowed to cross Yinshan."

Xu Wenhe was the first to applaud after hearing the poem and said, "Don't teach the Hu horse to cross the Yinshan Mountains. This poem is really passionate when Brother Yang reads it. It's true that those who have guarded the border for many years are different. When I become a general in the future, I want to be like the poem." Shen Congwen said, "That's right. Hearing such poems in winter makes me feel that casinos, dance halls, and brothels are not fun either."

Jiang Yunchuan was also in the mood and said, "That's right. I'll also write a poem for Brother Yang." Then he said in an excited voice: "The spirit is like the wind, how can one take care of his own life? He doesn't even care about his parents, let alone his sons and wives. His name is listed in the list of warriors, but he can't get any silk from the ancient times. He sacrificed his life for the country, and regarded death as returning home."

Zhao Junning heard this and said, "Sacrificing one's life for the country is like returning home. This is a good poem. It makes people's blood boil and young people's blood surge. But I think even if we don't sacrifice our lives for the country, we can still protect this beautiful country." Li Ziyan said, "Yes, this beautiful country can also have different laws to abide by."

Jiang Yunchuan said, "That's right, as long as you have ambitions and don't sacrifice yourself, it's fine." Li Ziyan said, "But why do you have to recite something so exciting on New Year's Day? If you have a beautiful woman by your side, you should praise her."

As he spoke, he looked at Zhao Junning beside him, and Yang Chuanli also said, "Young Marquis, please sing a song to praise the beauty beside you."

Li Ziyan sat upright with a serious expression: "The peach tree is young and tender, its flowers are bright and shining. The daughter is getting married, and she is suitable for her family. The peach tree is young and tender, and its fruits are abundant. The daughter is getting married, and she is suitable for her family. The peach tree is young and tender, and its leaves are dense. The daughter is getting married, and she is suitable for her family."

Li Ziyan's voice slowed down a lot when he read the last two sentences. Zhao Junning blushed as he listened. Jiang Yunchuan smiled and said, "Boss Zhao seems to like this song of the young marquis very much!"

Shen Congwen looked at Zhao Junning: "Really? Li Ziyan, look!" Li Ziyan turned his head and looked away: "Madam, are you shy? But this peach tree can't describe your beauty."

After that, they enjoyed themselves for a long time. Yang Chuanli stood up and said, "I came here in a hurry this time and didn't expect to make so many friends among you. I didn't bring any gifts. If we have a chance to gather again and you come to Liangzhou, I will definitely serve you strong liquor. Then we can drink and have fun together."

Li Ziyan and Zhao Junning stood up and said, "Well, if there is a chance, we will have a drink and chat." Yang Chuanli said, "Young Marquis, I would like to see you bring a little kid with you next time we meet."

Zhao Junning lowered her head after hearing this, her ears and neck turned red. Li Ziyan said, "Brother Yang, you are too impatient. My wife is still young. We are still young and there is no need to rush."

Jiang Yunchuan said, "Yes, Brother Yang, the couple is still young. It's not too late for them to have a baby after a few more years of loving each other." Yang Chuanli smiled and said, "Yes, I was abrupt, I was abrupt."

Yang Chuanli looked at Xu Wenhe and Shen Congwen and said, "Then I will wait for the day when you two will fight on the battlefield. And young marquis, I will wait for the day when you will become an official." Li Ziyan said, "Okay."