Five days later, the news came: the Rong people had kidnapped Shen Shuming and knocked down the two cities of Chishui and Baishui. However, the guard of Dushui City, Han Jie, summoned the generals after hearing the news and gave up the position of guard to his deputy. He committed suicide in public with a horizontal sword to repay the kindness of Shen Zangli's appreciation and cultivation in the past.
It's just that the four cities of Xuanshui have not been exposed to war for a long time, and secondly, Han Ji has been running Dushui City for many years and has a great influence in the city. He committed suicide in public, which had a great impact on the morale of the army. Therefore, although Dushui City did not take the initiative to open the door to welcome the enemy, due to the change of generals in the battle and the death of Han Mi, the city was still attacked by the soldiers several times.
Moreover, the Rong people found that it was useless to use Shen Shuming to knock the pass, and the rear army had a tendency to move westward and attack from the direction of Diecuiguan.
As a result, Shen Zangfeng gave up the idea of going to Dushui City to supervise the battle in person, and divided his troops into two groups. They continued to rush to Dushui City for reinforcements. They were led by Shen Youjia, who had almost arrived at Dushui City. He himself went to Diecuiguan to take charge of the overall situation.
Neither Shen Lianshi nor Shen Cangji were in Xiliang City, and Shen Liankun also wanted to set off with the army. Before Shen Zangfeng left, he could only entrust the whole city to his wife Wei Changying: "You don't have to worry about the things in the front, just prevent people from disturbing the rear. Extraordinary things are done at extraordinary times, but there are things like driving up prices, spreading rumors to cause trouble, and eavesdropping on military intelligence." Anyone, no matter who they are, will be dealt with on the spot! I will bear the consequences!”
Wei Changying sighed: "I know, just go ahead and go."
Although she knew her husband was determined, she still couldn't help but say, "But you have to bring Guang'er and Xie'er with you this time. Isn't it too... Guang'er is only eight years old and Xie'er is only six years old?" "Now that the military situation is urgent again, how can you have time to take care of them?" She has long been used to Shen Zangfeng going on expeditions, but this time he proposed to take both children with him, which made Wei Changying really unable to relax.
"At the age of six, a Hulu child can ride a horse across the plains and hunt muntjac rabbits to support the family; at the age of eight, he can help his father and brother in the battle." Shen Zangfeng really disagreed, "Are we, the children of the Shen family, not as good as them? "?" He then said, "Don't worry about them. I will send my guards to watch them, that is, to show them. How can I let the two children go into battle now that they can't even draw my bow?" ?”
Wei Changying thought to himself, I knew it would be useless to mention it - even though Shen Shuguang was born to her, from the day she was groomed as the next head of Ming Peitang, she, as a mother, could no longer make the decision.
Even Uncle Shen Lianshi probably has more to say than she can.
Although Shen Shuxie is not as valued by his elders as his brother, it is because he is still young and Shen Zangfeng and others are busy with their affairs. For the time being, they can only cultivate Shen Shuguang. Once his hands are free, it is impossible for him, the second son, to be let go.
After all, Shen Shuming, the eldest of their generation, is getting worse and worse. How can the uncles' expectations not fall on them
Now Shen Zangfeng wants to take away both children, and Wei Changying can't resist him, so he has to say: "If you don't leave now, call their personal guards over and I'll give you a few words."
It was just a few words of advice, but it was not until Shen Shuguang and Shen Shuxie came to ask for someone in person that Wei Changying let them go and held his sons' hands to continue nagging...
Even though they were reluctant to let go, Shen Zangfeng and his son still left.
There were only a few people missing in the backyard, but it suddenly became deserted.
Perhaps it was because Shen Zangfeng left and Yu Wei was still there. The things he warned that needed to be dealt with harshly have not yet occurred. Guard Chief Ying is extremely free.
Because Zhu Lei was still in Yunzhou and had not returned, she simply discussed with Ji Chunmian and took Ji Yiren back to live in Mingpei Hall and personally taught her the rules and etiquette of a lady, which Ji's family could not teach her.
Ji Yiren is quite well-behaved except for being stubborn and disobedient in the matter of Zhu Lei. Wei Changying's teaching was very smooth, but he always felt lazy and unable to cheer up. After all, when Shen Shuxie was around, there was never a lack of excitement wherever he was.
After all these years, I have gotten used to being teased by him, but I feel uncomfortable when no one is bothering me in front of me. After all, although Ji Yiren is not a very gentle person, her adopted mother is no better than her biological mother. She was always a little polite in front of Wei Changying, which was far less intimate than in front of Ji Chunmian... Besides, Ji Yiren was not as good at troubles as Shen Shuxie.
How could it be said that a child like Shen Shuxie, who was raised in the palm of his hand, was more accomplished in entangling his parents than Ji Yiren, who was brought up casually since childhood.
Wei Changying remembered that before she was born as a child, she was worried that no one would take care of her affairs. Since then, she and her husband would drink the soup after having sex with her husband... He felt faintly regretful in his heart: "Guang'er and Xie'er are both boys. When they grow up, I will step in." I can’t get started. If I had known I would have another daughter, she could stay with me until I leave the palace... Oh!”
Half a month later, Shenyang came back from Guanzhou alone. It was said to the outside world that Su Yuyin was pregnant and should not move, so he stayed in Guanzhou. After he came back, Wei Changying had a helper, and Chen Guang became more and more bored. After counting the days, he finally mentioned Shen Shujing's marriage in a letter to his parents' family.
She has not spoken to her parents-in-law in the past few years, not because she is afraid of annoying her parents-in-law. She knew that her grandmother, Mrs. Song, and her mother, Mrs. Song, would never find her annoying. But after becoming a mother, she still had to ask her parents for help for everything, which always made her feel useless.
Furthermore, the two places are far apart, and if her family knows about something, it will cause worries to her elders. So it is always about reporting good things but not bad things.
But now the Rong people suddenly invaded Xiliang and sent out a large army. It seems that even if the Xiliang army can win, it may take some time.
Not only does Shen Zangfeng have no time to take care of his niece's lifelong affairs, but the Shen family's manpower does not have the time to spend on investigating the future uncle at this juncture.
In order not to delay his niece's youth, Wei Changying had no choice but to seek help from his parents' family thousands of miles away.
While Mrs. Huang was studying the ink for her, she sighed: "Madam treats the fourth aunt and the eldest young lady very well. She pays dowry and talks to the old lady and madam at home for them."
"It's also Jing'er's fault." Wei Changying explained, "Marriage is a life-long event, and I feel really sorry for having wronged her."
"But if the old lady and the others were to tell her, they would probably be talking about the Central Plains. Our family may not have time to send off the bride next time." Huang reminded her.
Wei Changying concentrated for a moment and said: "Let's decide on the identity first. As for how to propose a wedding ceremony, we will talk about it later. There will always be a way." If we delay it any longer, I'm afraid I will find someone who is older than me and seems to have never been married. My wife was in trouble, could Shen Shujing really be asked to fill the house at that time
Because of the raging war on the way, it was already winter when the messenger went through many twists and turns to deliver the letter to Ruiyu Hall.
Mrs. Song listened to the envoy's murmuring explanation that he had lost the gift in a hurry because he ran into some rioters on the road. She said casually: "As long as you believe me, you have worked hard. Go down and have a rest. I will talk to you tomorrow."
The messenger breathed a sigh of relief and thanked him loudly before being led down.
As soon as he went out, Mrs. Song, who was sitting next to her, came up to her mother-in-law regardless of her manners and asked, "How are you, Chang Ying?"
"You kid!" Madam Song was very particular about rules, otherwise she wouldn't have taught her daughters who were known as role models for ladies. The only thing in her life that she didn't follow the rules was the two hard-won grandchildren. It's just that Mrs. Song was her cousin, and she insisted on marrying Wei Zhenghong regardless of her health. Mrs. Song was not as indulgent to her as her grandson and granddaughter, but she also gave her extra face.
At this moment, he lightly scolded her, then moved the letter towards her, and read it with her.
In the letter, Wei Changying chose the one as usual and said: Now that we are out of filial piety, everything is fine, the couple is still so harmonious, and the two sons are very filial, sensible and obedient... The eldest son is especially outstanding, and the uncles all have high hopes... My sisters-in-law are pregnant. , the relationship is going well, and I respect her very much...
Finally, Shen Shujing was mentioned, the eldest niece who is talented, beautiful, gentle and filial. She is already eighteen years old and has been unable to find a suitable nephew-in-law. Because my niece is so good, I can’t bear to let her marry someone else, so I would like to ask my parents’ family to recommend her.
"Your father has good eyesight." Mrs. Song has heard from her granddaughter and grandson-in-law over the years that they are extremely loving, especially the grandson-in-law's love and compassion for her granddaughter. Every woman would envy her.
At this moment, looking at the peace and harmony reported in the letter, the old lady smiled slightly, "Finally, this old guy still has some conscience."
After Wei Zhenghong recovered, the successor of Ruiyu Hall was no longer controversial. The fall of the imperial capital freed the old lady from worries. She and Wei Huan no longer had to plot against each other. Now that the old couple is old, their relationship has become particularly harmonious.
Mrs. Song's words seemed to be scolding Wei Huan, but her tone was somewhat flirtatious.
But because of her status, Mrs. Song and the servants around her didn't dare to make fun of her even if they heard it, and they all pursed their lips and remained silent.
Mrs. Song thought about it carefully and said regretfully: "It's a pity that Shen Shujing is Chang Ying's niece. If she were the same generation, Chang Feng..."
"Even if Changfeng is not your niece, Changfeng is already married now. Do you still want the daughter-in-law of Mingpeitang to give birth to Changfeng?" Mrs. Song glanced at her and said to everyone around her, "Don't go out. Nonsense!”
The servants looked at each other and got busy.
Mrs. Song suddenly realized that she shouldn't have said this - even if she felt in her heart that Shen Shujingruo was of the same generation as her son and just promised her son, she shouldn't have said this. Because Wei Changfeng had married the year before last.
With the family of Wenyue children in such a state of decline, his wife, although Mrs. Song and Mrs. Song personally identified her as gentle, virtuous and kind, her background was not very good - she was the daughter of the Quyin Min clan.
This Min family is a legitimate daughter. Otherwise, no matter how nice the person is, the Wei family will definitely not like her.
The problem is that her father is a concubine.
But there is nothing that can be done, Wei Zhenghong only has two sons, Wei Changjie is still a child, and the only one he can count on is Wei Changfeng.
And Wei Changfeng's delay in getting married is not a solution.
So after searching all over, I could only choose Min's.
Mrs. Song has always regarded her children as extremely precious. Her eldest daughter, Wei Chang Ying, was promised by her grandfather to the Shen family in Xiliang and is now the mistress of the Shen family. Shen Zangfeng's doting on his wife is known to every family. This is This is the marriage worthy of her daughter in her mind.
Although the eldest son Wei Changfeng was the Su family's legitimate daughter, mother-in-law, or princess in the previous marriage, Mrs. Song still felt a little regretful because Su Nianchu's father was only the nephew of the Su family leader. Later, when Su Nianchu died on the festival, Mrs. Song found that she could not even find a daughter-in-law who could compare with Su Nianchu, so she regretted not marrying this daughter-in-law at the right time.
In that case, I'm afraid there will be grandchildren.
But Su Nianchu had passed away by then, and she regretted that this daughter-in-law would never have a chance.
Therefore, even though Mrs. Min had been considerate and filial since she came to the family, Mrs. Song could not fault her and always felt that she had treated Wei Changfeng badly.
But just like Mrs. Song stopped her, her daughter-in-law is already married. You can't change anything by saying she's not good. It will only make your daughter-in-law feel wronged and hurt her feelings. Why bother
Mrs. Song changed the topic nonchalantly: "Mother, what did Chang Ying say...?"
"I'll talk to your father when he comes back later." Mrs. Song said calmly, "We don't have to worry about the things ahead in the past two years. How can such a handsome man understand this? Let's talk about this. Your father is more reliable than us when it comes to choosing a husband!”
Isn't that right? Where can I leave such a good example like Shen Zangfeng! (To be continued)