"Young Master, the General's Mansion is ahead." Dongzi raised the curtain of the car and pointed to the mansion with two mighty stone lions standing at the front door.
Solemnly poked his head out, this area is not as elegant and quiet as the Wenyuan Hou Mansion is located, but it is more majestic and solemn. A man of half age stood at the gate of the General's Mansion. He was overjoyed when he saw their carriage, and rushed into the General's Mansion with a bump. Even more than ten meters away, he could clearly hear the kid yelling loudly: "Cousin is here, cousin is here!"
When Zhuang Zhong got out of the car, the main gate of the General's Mansion opened wide, and a group of people poured out, led by Lu Feng, four middle-aged women, a dozen men in their teens and twenties, young women, a young woman and Four children who are still in their arms at the age of five or six. More than 20 people went out to greet him together, such hospitality made Zhuang Zhong stunned for a moment, and hurried up to salute.
Lu Feng happily patted the solemn shoulder, "It's all a family. You don't need to be so polite. Let me introduce you. They are your first aunt, second aunt, third aunt, and fifth aunt. Your fourth aunt is also in the capital. I'll be there soon. These are your cousins, this is Da Lang..."
The Lu family is prosperous, although there is only one Lu Feng left among the five brothers, but after each house is kept, there are more than three, and one less. This generation adds up to eleven, and only Lu Feng has a daughter in this house. She is also the youngest eleven mother. I don't know what Feng Shui is in the Lu family. The four grandchildren are all boys. Now the Lu family only has Shi Niang and a female doll.
Lu Shiniang is the only girl in the family, and she is the most favored, so she is bolder and more cheerful than ordinary girls. She opened her eyes wide and unabashedly looked up and down solemnly, with a look of envy on her face, "My cousin is so handsome! Does my aunt also look like this? Hey, why didn't I pick up my aunt? If I was like my aunt, I would won't be laughed at."
Lu Shiniang's face was suddenly full of melancholy. The little girl was only eleven or twelve years old, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a round face like a red apple. She was very cute and healthy, but it went against Dayou's popular soft and delicate beauty.
Lu Feng and a few aunts twisted their faces and pretended to cough. Although they had a good relationship with Lu Liuzhi and Lu Liuzhi was ingenious, even his own family members knew that his appearance was not good. At the beginning, because of his poor appearance, Father Lu refused to make do with it, so he became an old girl. Otherwise, I wouldn't have searched for such a heartless guy like Zhuang He blindly at that time, and I was a little anxious, and I would have caught on to someone who was still eye-catching.
But Lu Liuzhi is a beautiful existence in their hearts, so they usually talk about the good. Ben is also a commoner, so sometimes he likes to make up stories. In order to get the audience's amazement, I like to process the real stories artistically. Those who are close to and like it are told flawlessly, while those who hate them are like maggots in the stinky ditch. This makes Lu Liuzhi the most beautiful in the hearts of children. The presence.
Zhuang Zong smiled and said: "Those people laugh at you because they hate your health and vigor, and the daughter's family is the most beautiful when it is round and jade-like."
Hearing the convincing words from the handsome guy's mouth, Lu Shiniang was overjoyed. If the fifth lady hadn't stopped her, she would have stepped forward and grabbed Zhuang Zhong's hand, "Really?"
"If you ask your parents, are they willing to find a weak daughter-in-law for your brothers, or a healthy and cheerful daughter-in-law?"
Several women laughed, and the fifth lady said: "That's the reason. Everything in the capital is good, but the atmosphere is not good. The good girl deliberately made herself dizzy after walking two steps with hunger. Forget it, those who have a bit of literary talent like to make themselves weak, and they are not on the same side as us. However, women from Jiangmen’s family also make themselves inhuman, ghosts, It's so stupid to act like a fool!"
After the words fell, everyone laughed, and several unmarried gentlemen also yelled to tell their mothers not to look for someone like that when they help each other in the future. Their words are quieter than mosquitoes, and their strength is weaker than ants. Such ancestors It can only be used as a decoration.
A group of people entered the house lively, the so-called family does not enter the house, the Lu family is hearty, even the new wives are like this, no one is twitching, which makes Zhuangzhuang feel very cordial. Yuanjue also has the same personality, hearty, simple and lively. Although Yuanjue grew up in a temple, he is still a mortal. If he hadn't cared for the elderly abbot, he would have returned to vulgarity long ago. If Yuanjue is still there, he will definitely be very happy to see such a family.
Zhuang Zhong felt sad at the bottom of his heart. At this time, everyone talked about the events of the past, especially how the uncles died, and the suffering Lu Liuzhi suffered at the beginning. The atmosphere was so sad that it made people cry.
"Really, why are you talking about such disappointing things on the day of reunion! You have to look forward to everything, and you always think that you couldn't get along with your life in the past!" The eldest lady yelled.
The third lady wiped away her tears, and said with a smile: "The hard days are over, and now my sister-in-law's son has also been found, everyone is happy, we should be happy!"
Fifth Madam looked at Zhuang Zhong, "I heard from your uncle that you are going to go to Guozi School too? It just so happens that Hachiro is going too, and the two of you also have someone to take care of you. Hachiro, someone will accompany you now."
Lu Balang is the child of Sifang, two years older than Zhuang, and his mother has remarried, and Lu Balang is the only child of Sifang, so in order not to cut off the incense of Sifang, Lu Balang did not remarry.
It is not uncommon for Dayou widows to remarry, and many big families support widows' remarriage. The wife of the former prime minister was a widow who married him for the third time, even high-ranking officials, let alone folks. When Brother Lu's mother, Mrs. Wu, remarried, Lu Feng and the rest of the family gave great gifts, and the two families often communicated. Although Brother Lu didn't grow up with his mother, but because of frequent visits and caring for each other, he has a deep relationship.
Lu Balang made a bitter face, "Why don't I go?"
The eldest lady slapped him directly on the forehead, "What nonsense are you talking about? Others can't go if they want to. Your Fifth Uncle took all the credit from the Lu family to get this opportunity. Don't you dare to see how we deal with you."
The other boys also booed, and pretended to say: "Yes! We can't even go if we want to, hey, whoever makes the whole family except the eleventh sister is you the most favored."
Lu Balang directly swept over with his foot, and turned several people over. The boys immediately became a mess, grabbed each other and started fighting. The daughter-in-law and children next to him not only didn't stop them, but also shouted to cheer up, and the whole lobby was in chaos. As the head of the family, Lu Feng started to gamble with a few women...
Zhuang Zhong was so surprised that she almost forgot to close her mouth. Lu Shiniang, who kicked in disorder, ran to Zhuang Zhong and smiled, "Cousin, haven't you seen this battle?"
Zhuang Zhong swallowed, "I really haven't seen it before."
"Hehe, my father said that a general's family must have evil spirits. How do you get the ability to fight? It's because of fighting! But the brothers only fight like this at home, and when they go out, they are going out together, so there is no one in the capital. People dare to bully us! Cousin, if you are wronged outside, don’t bear it, and report our name, except King Sizhao, all others will be swept away! No, it is King Sizhao who saw my brothers teaming up , I have to be scared!" Lu Shiniang patted her chest and said triumphantly.
Solemn and warm in his heart, he watched the excitement on the field with a smile.
When this scuffle stopped, everyone was bruised and swollen. They laughed happily when they saw each other's ugliness. They hooked their shoulders and slandered each other. Just now, the energy of wanting to beat each other until their parents didn't know each other was gone.
Lu Balang, who was barely victorious, snorted, "Whoever wants to go, don't gossip behind this! It seems like I took advantage of it. It's obvious that you tricked me into filling this hole. Now I have such a face, no With such a disgusting person."
Lu Dalang smiled and patted Lu Balang on the shoulder, "Don't say it, you're really the only one to do this, you're the only one who won't fall asleep listening to those heavenly scriptures. Besides, it's you who promised it yourself, a gentleman will be fast with his whip."
Lu Balang became even angrier when he heard this, and said angrily: "Who knows why this rule was suddenly changed! Before Guozixue, he would go home and sleep if he wanted to, and the exam was just a formality. The requirements are the same as Taixue! Isn't this killing me?"
Zhuang Zhong was surprised, "The rules of Guozixue have been changed?"
"You don't know? Guozixue is now merged into Taixue, not a separate school, and the rules are all the same as Taixue. If you break the rules, you will get out, and future appointments will be affected."
Zhuang Zhong really didn't know about this, because he had inquired about it with Dongzi, so he always felt that Guozixue was a good place to hang out. Compared with the students in this world, his level of ancient prose can't be kept up by riding a horse. He is still not used to reading the books here now, it’s just a vertical version from right to left, the key is that there are no punctuation marks! It was already obscure, but now it is even more difficult to chew. What he learned in the past is very simple, and it can't compare to these people who read these books all day.
"Then the exam is also the same as Taixue?"
"We have to take the exam together, but the requirements are not as strict as those in Taixue, but it's too bad, it's so embarrassing. And you have to stay in the academy all day long, and you have to ask for leave when you go out." Lu Balang When I think of this, I feel extremely painful, and I feel that it is a hell on earth.
"You should take good care of yourself and learn something. You are obviously smart at this point, but you just can't calm down and learn. Even if you practice martial arts in the future, you have to learn something to be successful. Your fifth uncle is doing it for your own good. Mo You don’t know what’s good or bad.” A woman in plain clothes came in with a rather haggard face. "This is the child of Sister Liuzhi, right? He looks really handsome. Auntie doesn't have anything for you. It's my kindness. Don't be disgusted. You can see if it suits you."
Zhuang Zhong hurriedly thanked him, and it turned out to be a hat. The style is simple and there is no decoration, but it can not only cover the bald head tightly, but also is very light and thin, which is very suitable for wearing in summer. Zhuang Zhong took off the hat on his head and changed it, and when his bald head was exposed, he even provoked a few children to giggle.
The second lady said with a smile: "This is a lucky person with a round and light head!"
The Fifth Madam praised: "Hui Niang's female celebrity job is fast and good. I just got the news the day before yesterday, and I will finish it today."
However, Lu Balang felt distressed, "Mother, why don't you not care about your body, you must be going to work again."
"I'm glad Brother Chong is back. The hat is simple and won't take much trouble, as long as Brother Chong doesn't dislike it."
Smiling solemnly: "I think it's comfortable and good-looking, much better than the one I wore before, which was too fancy."
Others also echoed, affirming Wu's craftsmanship. Lu Shiniang took Wu's arm and said, "If it weren't for my starlings who love you, I would still want you to help me make clothes. Auntie, your craftsmanship is the best, and the best embroiderers outside can't compare to you. Auntie , when will you come back and teach me how to sew?"
Wu Shi smiled without saying a word, and did not answer.
Da Furen sighed: "You are screwed, let you come back to live with us, why don't you, you are a woman who is alone outside? Even if you look down on us sisters, here is your son, He should give you a retirement pension, don't you even recognize him?"