Yunwo Chang'an

The second volume is double-line, military life in the frontier fortress + customs of various places.

The only thing that remains unchanged is this——

The young talents are still young enough to pinch water, and the previous generation is already young and hot.

Content tags: Traveling through time and space, having a special liking, encountering three teachings and nine streams

Search keywords: Protagonists: Zhang Yuelu, Jing Xiu, Wen Renzhen, Xie Liangyu┃Supporting roles: Zhang Lingyun, Zhao Qingjun, Jing Ruizhi┃Others:

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☆、Chapter 1

Mrs. Zhao's boudoir name is Qingjun. She comes from the Zhao family in Wujun County. Her ancestors served as Ministers of the Taizong and Renzong dynasties.

Her husband's family is a branch of the Zhang family in Qinghe, a young wealthy businessman who came from the south of the Yangtze River, and a marriage contract established by his ancestors.On the day of Mrs. Zhao's wedding, the Mou cavalry were attacking the imperial capital, and Shenzong was still admiring flowers in Luoyang at that time.

This surprise attack caught people off guard, and no one expected that the Mou people could bypass the three iron locks and come to the capital.Even the Mou people themselves did not expect that this one-shot raid would turn into a years-long war.

Famous generals rise, and emperors change positions.

By the time she came to the throne today, Mrs. Zhao's father and elder brother had passed away.Because the father and brother were not afraid in the face of danger, they defended the city and died, and the husband devoted all his family property to support the defense of the city.The imperial court named his father Ji Guogong, his elder brother was Ji Guojun, his mother was the wife of the first rank, Mrs. Ji Guo, and she was the second rank Mrs. Ji Guojun.

"Miss."

A soft cry from outside the curtain woke up the meditating Mrs. Zhao.

"A Yu, what time is it?"

The person who came in smiled, twisted the handkerchief and handed it to Mrs. Zhao: "It's early, you have been exhausted all the way, why don't you take a rest."

"If I don't get this done, how can I feel at ease." Mrs. Zhao wiped her cheeks, "Sleeping?"

"Little lady is sleeping soundly." A Yu took the handkerchief and frowned, "I don't know if Madam likes those children from the Zhang family."

Mrs. Zhao stood up and walked out, she said calmly: "One country has three emperors, two dynasties and seven prime ministers. The Zhang family in Qinghe is so noble. It is already a face to send some offspring children."

"Ten years in the east of the river and ten years in the west of the river, if you take some old calendars, it's really like putting gold on your face." A Yu followed her out: "Lang Jun's body is getting worse every day, if it's not for the delay , It is also good to go to Jiangnan to find it."

Mrs. Zhao suddenly raised her head and looked at the sky: "It's good to have a clear background, so as not to cause harm. Let's take a look at the child first."

Ah Yu looked at his wife's straight back, and sighed in his heart, his wife has worked hard all these years.Back then when Chang'an was besieged, Lang Jun was hit by a arrow while guarding the city, and these years have been dragged by medicinal soup.The whole family is managed by the wife, and the husband is in better health. Who would have thought that he would collapse in the spring of this year, and the doctor said that he would not be able to survive this winter.

She has seen Lang Jun and his wife all these years, and she can't explain why, saying that there are good times and bad times, and when the good times are good, they are more polite. In general.Alas, it should be a pair of people like a couple of gods and gods.

Zhang Yu is the eldest son of the second house of the Zhang family in Qinghe. He is thirty-five this year, and he is a Maitreya Buddha who doesn't care about things.On weekdays, he is busy every year when he worships the ancestors. At that time, every family goes back to the ancestral house, and it is not his turn to take care of some things.Guarding the ancestral house all year round, taking care of all the trivial matters of relatives in the country.So Mrs. Zhao was very enthusiastic about choosing a adoptive child.

People with better family backgrounds are of course unwilling to give away their children.High-ranking families value fame even more, but every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite.Although the Zhang family is a famous family in Qinghe, but there are many branches, how can they take care of all of them.

Although Mrs. Zhao's parents and elder brothers are not there, she herself wears Mrs. Ji Guojun's seal and ribbon.I heard that Zhang Chenzu went into business, and the family business was passed down in one line, so it's not bad to think about it.Such a family background, coupled with Zhang Yu's intention to release rumors, naturally many people are tempted.

Mrs. Zhao and Zhang Yu sat down in the hall of the ancestral house. The maid served tea, and Zhang Yu took a sip: "Your Majesty, it was said that they were in the ancestral hall, but it is really..." Mrs. Zhao is the wife of the second-rank Ji Guojun, Zhang Yu Although she is a Juren, Anli cannot be equal to her, and it is only natural to call her a Junjun.

Mrs. Zhao knew that he was an honest person, maybe he was used to this country, so he didn't have the crooked mind in the mansion of the aristocratic family, and he didn't have the bad habits of the country.At the beginning, he agreed without hesitation, and also promised to adopt and change the genealogy in the ancestral hall to show his solemnity.I probably didn't expect that this matter that has nothing to do with anyone's interests would be obstructed.

There is a custom in the countryside that women are not allowed to enter the ancestral hall. Mrs. Zhao naturally understood, and smiled lightly: "It's not a big deal at all, but it will make uncle suffer."

Zhang Yu shook his head, sighed and did not speak.He has been exiled here for more than ten years since he got married, and he has no heart at all.But I can't even make decisions about this small matter, and my heart is still stagnant.He turned his head and told his servants: "The children are waiting in the side hall, you go and call them over."

After waiting for a while, the servants brought in more than a dozen children, the older ones were eleven or twelve, and the youngest had to be led.Before coming here, I have told them that among these children, the clever ones brought others together to say hello: "Hello, my uncle, and Mrs. Zhao."

Zhang Yu nodded with a smile, and Mrs. Zhao was also quite happy, she nodded slightly and called, "Ayu."

"Yes." Ayu walked forward with a tray in his hand, "Hi, ladies and gentlemen, this is a red envelope for meeting from Madam, please take one each."

The money bags on the sandalwood tray are the same size but made of different fabrics. Whether the children are at home or in the ancestral house, they are all ordered by Qian Dinglingwan, and even the most naughty ones dare not act rashly at this time.

"Thank you Ma'am, thank you sister." A boy stood out from the crowd, about ___ years old, with fine features and clear eyes, and his voice was clear and clean.He took one, but hung it on the waist of the youngest, and then took another one for the bigger one, and distributed the purses to his companions one by one.

"This child is alert and sensible." Mrs. Zhao said softly.

Zhang Yu didn't like it very much: "It's good, but it's neither long nor respectful." How come it's his turn to assign it, too good at it may not be good.His voice was so low that Mrs. Zhao could hear him just now.

Mrs. Zhao's almost imperceptible eyes flashed with amusement.

The money bags were allocated, and the children were very happy, obediently standing in a few rows.

Ayu asked softly: "I don't know what the names of Mr. Xiaolang's little ladies are? How old are you?"

"Zhang Qing, nine years old."

"Zhang Kangbo, 13 years old."

"Zhang Guang, six years old."

"Zhang Qiniang, five years old"

"Zhang Xiaowan, eight years old."

"Zhang Jiuniang, four years old."

"Zhang Yingsi, seven years old."

......

"Return to Madam, Zhang Xiang, ten years old." It was the boy who gave the money.

"What do you do on weekdays?"

They are all peasant children, chopping firewood and lighting a fire, herding cattle and raising chickens... Only two boys can go to private schools.

Mrs. Zhao was born in a scholarly family in Wu County. Although her husband is a businessman, he grew up in the south of the Yangtze River, and he is full of bookishness.This is also the reason why he was chosen as the best son-in-law by Zhao Fu Yin.Ah Yu never thought that only two children could read and write, so he turned to look at his young lady.

Mrs. Zhao glanced at Zhang Xiang, this child is a little clever, and the family's family business can't find a stupid one.But if he is not kind, what will happen to his little niece.Although she is the brother's child, the sister-in-law left early and has been raised by her side since birth.

Thinking of her little niece, Mrs. Zhao's heart softened.Her brother dotes on her the most. She and sister-in-law Linran are childhood sweethearts, and the relationship in this is different from other sisters-in-law.

Definitely can't find a great one!Otherwise, the crying little lady in her family would not be bullied to death.

Thinking this way, Mrs. Zhao has already eliminated Zhang Xiang and several smart and capable children.Her mind went back and forth in a circle, but her face was still amiable: "Is there anyone who knows how to count?"

It was a matter of course to ask this question, her husband's family was originally in business, so he could not know words, but he could not be bad at arithmetic.

The private schools only teach some "Book of Filial Piety" and "Five Classics of Justice". They probably learned "The Analects" and "Book of Songs" at their age.Such as "Five Classics" and "Third Class Numbers", their husbands may not have read them.

The hall was silent for a moment, and suddenly a girl ran in from outside, about five or six years old, wearing patched clothes, she looked clean.The one with short arms and short legs, with unopened brows and eyes, has the air of a little grown-up.

Seeing her looking at her, Mrs. Zhao didn't feel cramped, but seemed to be pondering.Mrs. Zhao beckoned, but she remained motionless.

Zhang Yu put down the teacup: "Zhang Xiaokui, Mrs. Zhao asked you to come forward, but you still have to come."

Mrs. Zhao raised her eyebrows slightly, smiled, and said softly: "It's okay."

The girl took a few steps forward, made a bow, raised her head and said, "Hi Ma'am."

Ah Yu saw her round face with a serious look, and couldn't help being a little funny and interesting.But he saw that his own lady leaned forward and said: "Young lady is also good." She also looked serious, without any jokes.

The girl nodded her head slightly, she was quite imposing, but she spoke in a childish voice: "I heard that Madam is here to choose adoptive children, regardless of gender."

Adoptive children in the countryside carry on the family line, of course they want boys.This time, my uncle said that there is no limit to men and women, as long as it is suitable.

"Yes." Madam Zhao nodded.

The girl's eyes lit up when she heard this, and said with a smile: "I can count, Madam, ask."

"You are so confident?"

The girl nodded: "I don't like to read "The Classic of Filial Piety" and "The Analects of Confucius". I only know a little bit about poetry and historical records. Arithmetic, madam, just take the test."

"Zhang Xiaokui, you are lying, your family can't even afford a pair of pants!"

"That's right, how can you afford a book, little monster!"

"Little monster! Little monster!"

The children exploded and clamored to throw the roof off.Of course Zhang Yu wanted to show his momentum, he slapped the table and said, "What are you arguing about!"

All of a sudden, there was no sound in the hall, and Zhang Yu coughed softly: "Cough, Zhang Xiaokui, don't talk too much, be careful."

Zhang Xiaokui glanced at the old man of the family, with a calm face: "Madam, please ask the question."

Mrs. Zhao became interested, and asked with a smile: "You said that you have a little knowledge of poetry and historical records, so aren't you very proficient in arithmetic? Then let me ask you, if you were me, what problem should I pick?"

Zhang Xiaokui slightly raised his eyebrows, thought for a while and said solemnly: "I don't dare to be proficient. Ten volumes of arithmetic, the most famous ones are of course Questions of a Hundred Chickens and Chicken and Rabbit in a Cage."

Chickens and rabbits are asked in the same cage-"Today, there are chickens and rabbits in the same cage, with 35 heads on the top and 94 feet on the bottom, how many are the chickens and rabbits?"

The question of a hundred chickens asks—"Today there is one rooster, which is worth five coins; one hen mother, which is worth three coins;

Mrs. Zhao knew that the child did have a bit of ink in her stomach after hearing her say this, and she was not just talking about it: "Then, in your opinion, how to solve these two problems?"

Zhang Xiaokui said seriously: "These two problems are not difficult. I have solved them before. I think that arithmetic in business is not about knowing the number, but about knowing how to change one into ten, ten into a hundred, and a hundred." Changes."

It is reasonable to say that a big businessman lies in the way of making money, not careful calculation, that is the business of the accountant.Mrs. Zhao was somewhat satisfied: "If the accounts are not clear, how to do business. The account book is the foundation of a businessman."

"The emperor sits far away in the high hall, so he may not know the affairs of the world. But this does not prevent the first emperor from dominating the world, the emperor Wu defeated the Xiongnu, and the emperor Taizong opened the world."

Mrs. Zhao smiled: "That means the accounts are not important?"

Zhang Xiaocui bowed to the bottom, stood up and said loudly: "No, it's the most important thing."

☆、Chapter 2

Zhang Xiaokui lowered her head and lowered her eyes, expressionless, as if standing in front of her was not her parents, siblings.

Her fatherly face was flushed, she pointed at Zhang Xiaokui, unable to speak, and shouted at his daughter-in-law: "Don't cry!"

"I was born in October, the flesh that fell from my body. Can I not feel sorry for it! I did it... I did it..." Zhang Xiaowei was sobbing, her stomach hurt.

Zhang Xiaokui sighed, and picked up the money bag on the ground. It was very heavy. It was the resettlement fee given by Mrs. Zhao.Originally, it was the uncle of the family who should deal with the follow-up matters, but Zhang Xiaokui decided to do it himself.For three years, no matter how unsatisfactory her life was, the kindness of nurturing in these three years was never adulterated, and every bit of it was in her heart.

Zhang Xiaokui took the money bag and said to her father: "Father and mother, take this money and repair the house, buy a piece of land, and buy a cow. Next year, I can make a good marriage with my sister."

Zhang Xiaokuai, whose father is an honest farmer, got angry when he heard this: "My family is not so poor that I want to sell my daughter! This bastard is giving it away to others, and the family treats you badly!"

Well, my parents are honest people, my elder sister is stable, my younger brother is well-behaved, and my neighbors are harmonious.

But no matter how good it is, she will still be forced to marry and have children in the future.She doesn't covet wealth and glory, but with twenty years of experience, the soul belonging to modern people roars and tells—not reconciled!

Unwilling to be trapped in this square inch, I get up with the crowing of the cock and work till the end of my life.

I am not reconciled to the matchmaker's words in the future to order my parents!

Unwilling to marry and obey her husband in the future!

When she came to this world, she should go to see the distant scenery.The Taiji Palace where all nations come to court, the Guangling City where fireworks are held in March...

Those famous men and women, those young people in Wuling, those talented women...

This is a rare opportunity. According to the words of my uncle, the Zhao family of Ji Guogong's mansion is really prominent and rich.What's more, the most important thing is that there are no elders in the family.The hostess is in charge.Mrs. Zhao has been in business for many years, so she must be much more enlightened than ordinary people.Even if you want to leave in the future, you still have money in hand, so where can you not go!

If you stay in this country, let alone children, even the head of the family like parents don't have much spare money.The family has been farming for generations and is shrouded in the shadow of the big family. Even if there is a way to make money in her belly, it is difficult for a smart woman to cook without rice.

Of course Zhang Xiaokui was determined to leave, now that he is soft-hearted for a while, there will be a lot of disasters in the future.

"Father and mother, when I go, firstly, I will not change my surname, and secondly, my family is a lot richer. Others are just jealous, so why bother. They gave the child away, and Mrs. Zhao still doesn't like it. Sister, I'm leaving Now, take good care of your family."

While persuading Zhang Xiaokui, she has already quietly stuffed the red seal given by Mrs. Zhao to her sister.Even though the parents don't dislike their daughter, but there is a younger brother in the family after all, so it will definitely be less for the older sister.

After receiving the money bag from his daughter, the heavy money bag also made the man's heart sink.What does the money mean to his family?

Complete change!Buy a piece of field!Buy a cow!You can also buy a dowry for your daughter, and leave the rest of the money to your son. In the future, you can find a wife from a good family without borrowing money!

Zhang Xiaokui saw his parents' expressions in his eyes, and a stone fell from his heart.

The deal is done, since it is decided to give up the daughter to someone else to raise, there must be thousands of dinglings and ten thousand instructions, and then weeping parting.

The carriage passed by slowly, and the familiar scenery gradually faded away.Three years, the place where I stayed for three years, home, relatives, folks and elders...Field ridges, big trees, barking dogs...Three years of time, three years of happiness, three years of suffering.

"Sister." The soft voice interrupted Zhang Xiaokui's thoughts.

Mrs. Zhao's niece, named Yuewu.She looks soft and sweet, was born in Chang'an, raised in Chang'an, but speaks with a three-pointed Jiangnan smoke and water.

Zhang Xiaokui looked at her, couldn't help it, and stretched out his hand to poke Yuewu's cheek.Miss Zhao's family obviously didn't expect that this new sister was so bold, she pursed her lips gurglingly.Sister-in-law is far away in the front compartment, and Aunt Yu is close outside, but...Yuewu glanced at Zhang Xiaokui and decided to forgive her first.

Xu is in order to allow the two children to cultivate their relationship, and arranged for the two children to be alone.The carriage was well padded and comfortable to lie in.Mrs. Zhao herself looked at the account books in another car: "How are the two children doing?"

Ah Yu stretched out his hands to rub her shoulders, and said with a smile: "Okay, it's rare that the little lady is not afraid of outsiders like this. That child from Zhang's family made her very happy, and I heard giggling in the car before I came over."

Mrs. Zhao sighed with satisfaction: "It's rare that Yuewu likes it. But that child doesn't seem to be able to coax people, and his eyes are very proud."

"Who made my little lady attractive? Even the empress praises her!" Ah Yu said triumphantly.She grew up with Mrs. Zhao, and the two were said to be masters and servants, but they were like sisters. "But that child is not like an ordinary child."

"That's what you said." Mrs. Zhao patted her hand, signaling her to rest. "It's true that it's precocious, but it's actually more childish than those in the hall. It doesn't look like a low-brow, arrogant look. It doesn't look like a soft-tempered one."

A Yu was startled: "Then madam, are you still paying?"

Mrs. Zhao picked up the account and laughed: "It's okay if you don't have a soft temper, as long as you have a soft heart."

Of course Zhang Xiaokui didn't know, Mrs. Zhao had noticed her before she saw her.After all, the old butler had been wandering around Zhangjiazhuang for two months, and he dispatched quite a few shopkeepers, wandering Taoist priests, and passers-by from other places.

"It's said that the flower fairy led the elves around in the forest, but couldn't find a way out. Looking back, there were only two of the elves left. It turned out that the spider demon had laid the webs of the sky, and the webs of the sky It is colorless and odorless, and the elves will be stuck when they touch the tape!"

"Ah!" Yue Wu was taken aback, hugged the corner of the quilt, looked at Zhang Xiaocry with tears in her eyes.

Zhang Xiaokui poured a glass of water, took a piece of snack, and happily ate it.Although her mouth was parched, she was still very satisfied.When I was at the farm, the woman had to get up before dawn, and the elder sister had to help the mother cook.After eating, Dad will go to the fields.

During the slack season, I have to do farm labor for three months every year.After the farm labor is over, they have to go to the family farm to work.My mother wants to spin, so I follow my sister to herd sheep and kill pigweed, gather firewood to feed chickens...the work is endless all year round.In addition to the younger brother, the younger brother is going to school.

"...Flower Fairy..." Yue Wu La pulled the corner of her sister's clothes, but within a few days, she already felt that her sister was very powerful, except for sister-in-law and aunt Yu, the newcomer sister was the most powerful and knew everything, And tell stories.

Zhang Xiaocui swallowed the snack and touched Yue Wu's head.

Her current body is said to be six years old, but her full age is only five and a half years old, with small arms and legs.Zhao Yuewu was a full year older than her, so when Ah Yu raised the curtain, Mrs. Zhao couldn't help laughing when she saw the younger Zhang Xiaowai touching Yuewu's head with a doting look on her face.It's not that I found a younger sister, it's my older sister.

Zhang Xiaocui saw that Mrs. Zhao had changed into her riding attire, round collar gown and black leather boots, her hair was also tied up, and she seemed to be hurrying on her way.She thought to herself, could it be that her cheap father is dead?

Yuewu looked at her sister, and rushed towards her with tears in her eyes: "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, the flower fairy was caught by a bad spider."

Holding her petite niece in her arms, the gloom in Mrs. Zhao's heart was diluted a lot: "Hey, my sister will take you to ride a horse, okay?"

Zhang Xiaokui's eyelids twitched, could it be that he was really guessed right?I don't know if there will be an accident.My heart was up and down, and my face looked a little bad.

Mrs. Zhao saw that she was a little depressed, thinking that she doted on her niece, which made Zhang Xiaokui feel uneasy.From now on, this child will be the daughter of himself and that person. Thinking of that person, Mrs. Zhao was full of thoughts, and quickly stretched out a hand to hold Zhang Xiaokui in her arms: "Has Xiaokui ever ridden a horse?"

Where has Zhang Xiaokui ever ridden a horse? Horses are precious things. During these years of war, bad horses have been confiscated.A child in the village who can ride a bull is a king.

"Riding a bamboo horse."

Mrs. Zhao felt sour for some reason, and leaned over to kiss her on the cheek: "Good boy."

Zhang Xiaokui's face turned red, his mind went blank for a while, and he couldn't say anything when he opened his mouth.Mrs. Zhao was very happy to see her like this, and thought she was a child after all.

"Sister-in-law, why do you want to ride a horse?" Yuewu asked in a childish voice.

Mrs. Zhao wrapped her in the outer robe: "Ride fast, and Yuewu will be able to go home early. When I get home, I can see Xueqiuer, my uncle, and pastries and candied fruit. Yuewu likes it or not."

"like!"

Zhang Xiaokui knew how to put on his own clothes a long time ago, and he did it by himself quickly, so that Ah Yu who was on the side had nothing to do.

"Ma'am, everything has been sorted out." The old housekeeper ran over. Just now, Chang'an's servant delivered an urgent letter, and Madam was going to go back on a light horse, bringing the two young ladies with her.He was so sad in his heart: "Xiao Lang, he..."

Mrs. Zhao understood in a flash: "Mr. Lang is fine, don't worry."

"It's fine, it's fine. Ma'am, if you have something to do, please set off. I'll take the horses and belongings and wait for you. Don't worry." The butler has been away for the past few months and is more homesick than the others, but he heard that Xiao Lang is fine. , the stone in my heart fell, and I hurriedly took over the work.

Mrs. Zhao nodded: "You are always doing things, so I am relieved. Remember to give gifts to the few people who should be visiting along the way."

The old butler nodded again and again, patting his chest to ensure that it would be done properly without any mistakes.

But she said that Mrs. Zhao had arranged things properly and took five or six people away on horseback.

"Are you afraid?" Mrs. Zhao cried while holding the rein in one hand and holding Zhang Xiao in the other.The folk customs of this dynasty are open, and there are many aristocratic and wealthy women who are good at riding and arching.

Zhang Xiaokui has never ridden a horse in this life, but he has ridden in his previous life. Not only has he ridden, but he also likes it very much. However, since this sport has always been very expensive, he can only try it occasionally.

"I like it!" Zhang Xiaokui took a breath and said loudly, she is very excited now.

That's because the horse is not fast now, otherwise you would bite your tongue if you yelled so much.I just thought about this for a while, and after a while, Mrs. Zhao thought about what kind of horse to add to her new daughter, Xiji?Wanma?Xiao slightly?

☆、Chapter 3

Twelve city gates, 110 squares.

The wind is like scissors, the flowers are like brocade, the cars are like flowing water, and the horses are like dragons.

This is Chang'an, with a population of one million, and the goods are everywhere.The land of Gyeonggi, the residence of the emperor.

"Chang'an...Long-term peace and stability." Sitting on the horse, Zhang Xiaokui looked at the crowds of pedestrians, Han people, Hu people, Semu people, Korean people, Persian people...In the distance are row upon row of buildings, with faintly Dome Tower.

Chang'an is such a prosperous and inclusive city.

"Like it"?Mrs. Zhao raised her whip and pointed forward. This is the city her father and brother guarded to the death, and this is the place where she started her business.

Zhang Xiaokui looked at the city of Eight Streets and Nine Mos on the horse, and the endless stream of people shivered intermittently, it was the rush of blood that caused the chills.Coming to this world, it was the first time I was so happy: "Chang'an City in the poem, Luochen Palace in the dream."

The imperial examination is held once every three years. If you can get a Jinshi and rank, the emperor will co-chair the palace examination in Luochen Hall, meet Jinke Jinshi, and select the ranking.

Chang'an City in the poem, Luochen Palace in the dream.This saying is extremely famous, and even the three-year-old children of the Poetry and Book Family know it.At this moment, Mrs. Zhao heard Zhang Xiaokui say it, but she couldn't help but like it in her heart. God told her to find a pearl among a group of fishes, and joked: "Xiaokui is planning to go to Baiyu Tower to sign and sign the name?"

Since the reign of Emperor Taizong, the talented Su Yue was the number one scholar in high school. At that time, the owner of Baiyulou admired him and asked him to write an inscription on the stone tablet in Baiyulou.Although Houbaiyulou changed owners several times, the title of champion has gradually become a custom.Up to now, it has become a habit.

Zhang Xiaokui patted the horse, her words were just casual, Mrs. Zhao took her heart when she asked her this.

The inscription on the Baiyu Tower is indeed a glorious thing.But presenting flowers and burning the tail banquet is probably the most coquettish thing in this era.

Zhang's house is in Yankangfang, which is close to the West Market, but Zhang Chen and Mrs. Zhao live in the Yuci Mansion in Qinrenfang.

There was a lot of traffic and people coming and going, Mrs. Zhao let go of the reins and followed the flow of people.Zhang Xiaokui took the opportunity to look around, his eyes were too busy.Just as he was reading, he suddenly heard a shout from the front—"Everyone stay out of the way! Don't be alarmed!"

When Mrs. Zhao heard it, she didn't know what kind of royal family and nobles were showing their prestige in the market like this.Seeing the crowd parting, he raised his hand and reined in the horse to the side.The crowded street was divided like a tide, and eight riders cleared the way. In the middle was a half-worn carriage, followed by twelve riders as guards.

Mrs. Zhao saw that the carriage system was the prince's free ride, and the knight guards were dressed as honored guards among the three guards of the emperor.Thinking about the princes in Beijing, and the age and family background of the princes in the palace, I can't figure it out.The guard of honor, the use of cars, and guards are against the rules.

Looking at the situation, Zhang Xiaokui knew that he had met a dignitary and went out, so he opened his eyes cheerfully to watch the excitement.The carriage moved slowly, and just as it was passing by, a corner of the window was suddenly opened.Zhang Xiaokui suddenly froze, poking his head out, wanting to take a closer look.

Mrs. Zhao saw that she was well-behaved all the way, but she didn't expect her to be bold.Qu Zhi tapped on her forehead, Zhang Xiaokui quickly shrank her head, subconsciously bared her teeth and stuck out her tongue to make a grimace.

As soon as the mysterious carriage left, the road became bustling again. Mrs. Zhao didn't settle the score after autumn, and went all the way to Qinrenfang smoothly.

The servants of Duke Ji's mansion had waited for the news, and waited at the entrance of the square before dawn, and now seeing Mrs. Jun and a group of people approaching from a distance, they rushed over to hold the horse: "Jun Jun Da'an, welcome back to the mansion! "

The side door opened early, and a servant girl picked up the sleeping Yuewu. After several days of rushing, the adults were exhausted, let alone the children.On the other hand, although Zhang Xiaokui's back was sore from bumps, he was full of energy and looked around with his big eyes open.

The servant took the horse away, and Mrs. Zhao gave some instructions: "Nurse, take Yuewu to sleep, and let the kitchen prepare her favorite sweet money snacks, and then stew nourishing sweet porridge."

Turning to look at Zhang Xiaokui, beckoning her into his arms: "You are very energetic."

Mrs. Zhao said to the servant in charge: "This is the second young lady, don't lose your etiquette."

Everyone quickly shouted: "I've seen Second Miss."

Zhang Xiaokui had never received this kind of treatment in his previous life, but he had seen a lot of big scenes, so he said calmly, "Hi everyone."

The appearance of that little adult made everyone below laugh, and the maids and servants praised him again and again.Zhang Xiaocry was embarrassed to hear it.The female steward was tall and burly, with a bit of joy on her fierce-looking face: "I never knew you had such a sweet mouth before, and you didn't wait for the second lady to rest."

A servant has come back quickly to report that the house has been tidied up, and even the maids and servants have been selected and dispatched by Zhang Xiaokui.A burly maid assigned to Zhang Xiaokui wanted to step forward to hug her, but Zhang Xiaokui hurriedly stepped aside.After getting out of the way, I felt a little embarrassed again, and hurriedly said, "I want to go by myself."

Seeing this, Mrs. Zhao nodded, "You will lead the way for Second Miss."

Zhang Xiaokui bowed to Mrs. Zhao, and was led by several servant girls to her residence in the Zhao residence.

Seeing her walking away, Madam Zhao dropped the smile on her face and asked the steward, "What's the matter?"

The female steward's surname is Li, and Li is the daughter-in-law of the old housekeeper.The old butler was a servant of the Zhang family, and his son was supposed to succeed him, but unfortunately his son was unlucky and died earlier than his frail and sick master.After Mrs. Zhao took charge of the family, she saw that Mrs. Li was loyal and loyal. The most rare thing is that she is cautious and meticulous in doing things, and has her own opinions when encountering problems.So he focused on training and promotion, and now Mrs. Zhao is out, and she manages all the people in the house.

Li Guanshi followed his wife while whispering, "Your Highness in the middle palace is slightly ill. If you don't recover in the next month. According to the usual practice, all the wives should go to Taiqing and Liuyu Palaces to pray for His Highness."

Mrs. Zhao nodded. Li Guanshi still knew that he was taking it easy. He said that he was slightly ill, but it was probably not very good.She thought for a while: "But the news from the princess' mansion?"

There are no males in her family who are officials in the court, and there are no contacts in the palace.Although she bears the title of the second-rank wife of Ji Guojun, she has no power or power, and she is really nothing in Chang'an City, where there are many princes and noble families.The Princess Mansion she mentioned refers to the Changning Princess Mansion with whom she had a good relationship.

"Yes." Li Guanshi replied in a low voice, "Madam, if you come back early, go to the Princess Mansion."

Mrs. Zhao frowned, how bad is the Empress of the Central Palace?Make Princess Changning so nervous...

Mou's troops came to Chang'an, and Shenzong died suddenly in Luoyang.Today's son is Shenzong's nephew, and his father-in-law is General Zhenwei at that time.At that time, the son of heaven, who was still in Xuanzhou, borrowed troops from his father-in-law to serve the king, and then there was a famous saying that "the emperor's thousand horses rescued Chang'an, and the people and people welcomed the Lord together".

The emperor and the empress were a couple in need. When the emperor was down and down, the empress committed herself to marrying.Later, the two stood side by side in troubled times and ascended to the Supreme together.The emperor once promised that "husband and wife share the world." This is a well-known fact in the world.Even if the queen dies, the emperor will probably not have a successor.Those thoughts that are just about to move, I'm afraid Luohua's intentional flow is ruthless.

No matter how disdainful, Princess Changning's Mansion is still going. Madam Zhao entered the back house, and A Yu came up to her and said, "Everything is ready, Madam, you take a bath first."

Mrs. Zhao nodded, and said: "You also go to wash and rest, you don't need to serve here." Then she said to Li Guanshi: "You handed over the post, when is the appointment?"

"Mrs. Hui, I know you're coming back today. I've already delivered the invitation to the princess mansion in the morning, and I've made an appointment to go tomorrow afternoon." Steward Li said respectfully.She knew that no matter how big or small the matter was, since the princess had said it, the madam would go there, sooner rather than later.Princess Changning has always been spoiled and pampered, she goes to bed late and gets up late, so if she goes early, she might be mad at her for waking up.

Mrs. Zhao nodded, knowing that Guan Li has always done things properly: "You go and get busy, and Ayu can accompany me to the Princess Mansion tomorrow."

"Yes." Li Guanshi bent down and answered, but he remained motionless.

Mrs. Zhao just wanted to go to the bathroom, seeing her like this, she knew that she must have something to say, and it would be inconvenient for her to hear it.Sending away the servant girl, she asked with a smile, "What's the matter, being so cautious?"

Li Guanshi bent down, and replied respectfully: "Mrs. Hui, I am stupid, so I risked my life to ask."

"Oh?" Mrs. Zhao used to know that she was a human being, and she wasn't just bluffing.I got a little curious in my heart, "Let's talk about it."

"Second Miss is at the house, how will the servant treat her?"

Mrs. Zhao couldn't help laughing when she heard her question: "It would be a big deal if the old housekeeper knew what you said."

Steward Li still had an expression of no joy or anger: "The servant is the steward of the Zhao family. How about Miss Zhang, of course I will listen to Madam."

"You." Mrs. Zhao's heart fluttered. It would be a lie to say that she was not moved. In this world, everyone regards the father as the heaven and the husband as the heaven.I have worked hard all these years, and I have earned more than a little money.As the steward of my mansion, and those shopkeepers, I still have myself more or less in my eyes and hearts.Not Ji Guogong's daughter, not the Zhao family of the Zhang family, but a capable and courageous master who is worthy of their service.

"She is not only the young lady of the Zhang family, but also the young lady of the Zhao family. You must not be slack in treating her." Mrs. Zhao originally wanted to say that she would be the master of this mansion in the future, but then she immediately thought of Yue Wu, her obedient and cuddly little niece. .Even if a mountain can't accommodate two tigers, there can be two ladies in this mansion, but I'm afraid it can't accommodate two people who are in charge of the house.

Li Guanshi lowered his head, and couldn't see the change of expression on his master's face, so he agreed respectfully: "Here, I will keep this in mind."

Mrs. Zhao also knew that she couldn't come up with a seamless plan for this kind of thing. People's hearts are changing, and who knows what will happen in the future.Just like her and that person, all kinds of beautiful spring thoughts in those years were spent, leaving only some inexplicable entanglements.

Thinking of these, she felt heart palpitations, and she rubbed the center of her brows: "You go to the second lady's place to have a look. If you haven't gone to bed yet and you are in good spirits, then take it to the gentleman. If you rest, you can go to the gentleman's place." Just say it, don't make him wait."

Li Guanshi said yes, bent down and stepped back.

☆、Chapter 4

After riding on horseback for seven or eight days, Zhang Xiaokui was exhausted and his whole body was sore.However, her little cleanliness obsession, which had been exhausted in the past three years, was revived.

"Second miss, do you want to take a shower?"

"want!"

Although the Zhao Mansion is rich, it is not luxurious enough to dig hot springs in the mansion.So Zhang Xiaokui dragged a round stool with great frustration.

She thought it would be a small pool, thinking that it would be easy to take off her clothes and go into the water.Strongly urge yourself to take a bath alone, and drive out the poor maids.nothing