If Feng Huan hadn't arrived in the capital yet, and was trapped in the southwest for a long time, Zhuang Zhong would have thought that all this was Feng Huan's envoy's plan. After all, he had met Fang Yingying once before, and he looked healthy, but now he said he was sick, which would inevitably make people feel strange.
If it is said that when Feng Huan was in trouble, Zhuang Zhong could understand the news, but now that he has won a complete victory, Feng Huan's reputation is even better than before, and he has become one of the most worthy people in Dayou, but Fang Yingying is seriously ill , making Zhuang Zhong a little confused. Could it be that the Fang family wanted to avoid suspicion, so they did it on purpose? Feng Huan was originally on the cusp of the storm, and now he has wiped out the Southwest bandit king, and is regarded as a god by the local people. The big tree attracts the wind, which frightens the prudent.
No matter what happened, Fang Yingying had already been sent to the family temple to recuperate, Feng Huan's family had already broken off the engagement before he returned, and Concubine Song had already started looking for a new partner for him.
"Mother Concubine, the baby is back." Feng Huan hurried back, the first thing he did was to greet Concubine Song. The past few months have been thrilling, and I have brushed shoulders with death several times. I was able to return safely, and my heart was filled with emotion.
Concubine Song carefully looked at it, and seeing that nothing was damaged, she felt a big stone in her heart, "Just come back, these days I pray every day for fear that you may make mistakes."
Feng Huan cupped his hands, "The child is not filial, so I won't worry my mother and concubine again."
Concubine Song's eyes burst out with hatred, "I thought you would arrange the marriage when you returned triumphantly, but who would have thought that this girl from the Fang family would suddenly become seriously ill at this critical moment! It's really unlucky, and it's so ridiculous that you want to replace it with another daughter. Is it so easy for us to enter Prince Sizhao's mansion?!"
"Mother, why did Fang Yingying suddenly become seriously ill?"
Concubine Song said bitterly: "Things that are not blessed have something wrong at this juncture."
Feng Huanjun frowned, "Did they take the initiative to withdraw?"
Concubine Song said annoyedly: "Then Fang Yingying is dying, how dare I marry you home?"
Feng Huan sighed, "Mother Concubine, she is in poor health and it is beyond my wish. It is really inappropriate to withdraw marriage at this juncture."
Concubine Song patted Feng Huan's hand, "Don't worry, how could Concubine Mother be so confused and transfer the blame to others."
"What's wrong with you that you have to withdraw?" Feng Huan originally had no interest in Fang Yingying, but he didn't dislike him and followed Taifei Song's wishes. Unexpectedly, he accepted it in his heart, but the other party went wrong, which made him very unhappy. He had seen Fang Yingying before, she didn't seem to be sick, why did she suddenly become seriously ill again
Concubine Song waved her hands impatiently, "No matter what it is, it has nothing to do with us, she is just an unlucky girl, who cares what she does. Let's take a look at these pictures of beauties, but which one do you like?"
"Mother Concubine, I don't have such thoughts right now." Feng Huan looked exhausted, and ran at full speed for three days, and now he was terribly sleepy.
Concubine Song felt as if she was facing a formidable enemy, "Huan'er, could it be that you have fallen in love with that Fang Yingying?"
Feng Huan rubbed his aching head, "Concubine Mu, she used to be my fiancee anyway. Let's talk about it later, I haven't slept for a few days."
Concubine Song let Feng Huan go and ordered him to rest quickly, and then make other plans after rest.
It has been three days since Zhuang Zhong saw Feng Huan, his tired face was radiant again, and he no longer looked haggard like before.
"Congratulations, another group of villains have been brought over."
Feng Huan smiled, "It's just for their treasures. Money touches people's hearts."
Zhuang Zhong didn't believe it, "King Si Zhao will still be short of money?"
"Five thousand cavalry, no amount of money is enough to fill them up, they can only be picked out from the mouths of bandits."
Zhuang Zhong rubbed his chin, "This is a good idea. It can not only improve combat effectiveness, but also save money, saving a lot of expenses."
"Come on, I'll teach you how to ride a horse."
Looking at the thick snow outside the house, Zhuang Zhong shivered, "Learn to ride a horse in such cold weather?"
Feng Huan couldn't help but be scornful, "You are a big man, why are you afraid of the cold, learn how to go hunting with us earlier, hunting in winter is the most interesting."
"I'm a man and not an iron man, so of course I'm afraid of the cold. Why don't we wait until it's warmer? I can't go hunting even if I know how to ride a horse. I haven't even drawn a bow before."
Feng Huan slapped Zhuang Zhuang directly on the forehead, "Why don't you know anything."
Solemnly and confidently, "I used to be a monk, I don't kill!"
Feng Huan sneered, "You can tie your hair up, don't use this as an excuse, if that's the case, let's learn horseback riding and bow together."
Zhuang Zhong made a bitter face, "Isn't it true that if I don't study, I can't take it easy?"
"This king is willing to condescend to teach you that you are still picky and impatient. If you are a man, don't be a mother-in-law."
Only then did Zhuang Zhong take heavy steps, reluctantly left the warm stove, and went out with Feng Huan. As soon as he opened the door, he was shivered by a gust of wind. If Feng Huan hadn't been staring at him, he would have slipped back. Since the beginning of winter, Zhuang Zhong has been staying indoors for most of his time. If he hadn't insisted on exercising indoors every day, he might have fat on his stomach.
Most of the places where Zhuang Zhong stayed were in the tens of degrees, and he had never seen snow since he was a child. It was a novelty to come here at first, but then only one feeling was cold. If he didn't come here, he didn't even know that he was so afraid of the cold.
The weather is cold, and the streets are much deserted than usual. After he really came out, Zhuang Zhong didn't feel so afraid of the cold. Wei Yuhua didn't treat him materially badly, and the clothes he bought for him were all the best.
"It's good to go out for a walk."
The two walked side by side, leisurely and pleasant.
"Riding a horse and galloping in the snow is refreshing."
Zhuang Zhong snorted, "Yeah, stopped and found that the snot was frozen into a stick and poked his nostrils."
Feng Huan was speechless, "You really are..."
"Huh?! There's a child there." Zhuang Zhong rushed over, and there was a child huddled in the corner of the street, who looked silent from a distance, probably fainted from the cold. When he got closer, he looked at Zhuang Zhong and was stunned. Isn't this Yu Zi'an? !
Yu Zi'an's face was purple from the cold, Zhuang Zhong hurriedly picked him up and sent him to the doctor.
The doctor looked at it, shook his head and said, "It's hopeless."
Zhuang Zhong said angrily: "You still have energy! Forget it, go fry the ashes in a big pot and put them in a bag for me."
The doctor saw that the two people in Huayi must be rich and noble sons, so he didn't dare to delay to do it quickly. Zhuang Zhong found felt and rolled up Yuzian, fixed him with a rope, put him on a stable place, let Yuzian face him, and rolled his body back and forth. After the doctor's warm bag was ready, he used the warm bag to iron his chest, and changed it again when it was cold. After a while, Yu Zi'an opened his eyes.
The doctor was pleasantly surprised, "It's alive!"
Zhuang Zhong breathed a sigh of relief, but he didn't dare to slack off, "Is the medicine you've been decocted ready?"
"Okay, okay, you can drink it when it's warmed up."
The doctor is better than him at the follow-up matters, so Zhuang Zhong no longer interfered, and the coldness disappeared after some tossing, "This child is the son of Yuming from Honglu Temple. How could he faint in the street in winter? If we didn't find out early , this little life is gone.”
The capital is at the foot of the emperor, so every winter the imperial court attaches great importance to resettling the homeless, so no matter how cold it is, very few people are frozen to death. Unexpectedly, the homeless man was not frozen to death, but the son of a dignified fifth-rank official almost froze to death on the street.
"Meeting you is his blessing." Feng Huan handed Zhuang Zhong a cup of hot tea.
"Thank you." Sigh solemnly, "This child is on good terms with my cousin. I heard from my cousin that he is not liked by his father. Last time he was almost abducted and sold. He disappeared all night and did not come to pick him up. I'm afraid this time He sneaked out. Can you send someone to speak to his family?"
"Cough, cough, I don't want to go home..." Yu Zian woke up and said weakly.
"Don't move, you're frostbitten, don't move."
Yu Zi'an burst into tears, "Brother Zhuang, uh... I want to see Xiaobao, but I can't find the way."
Zhuang Zhong hugged Yu Zi'an in his arms, "Okay, we won't go home, I will take you to find Xiaobao when you get over it."
"Brother Zhuang, I don't want to go home. My father says I'm not his child, and my mother ignores me. They don't want me anymore."
Zhuang Zhong was surprised, "Zi'an don't talk nonsense, your parents are just talking nonsense out of anger."
Yuzian shook her head fiercely, crying miserably, "I'm not talking nonsense, I heard it with my own ears. My mother and my father were arguing, and my father said that I was not his flesh and blood, so my mother almost hanged herself. Now my father and I Mother ignores me, no one wants me anymore."
Zhuang Zhong frowned and comforted: "Zian is the most obedient and smart, we all like you very much, I will take you to Xiaobao later, he misses you, how about you play with him for a few days first?"
Yu Zi'an nodded twitchingly, "Brother Zhuang, please."
Then he looked anxious again, "Will it be difficult for him to go to Xiaobao like this?"
"How come, the Lu family is the most friendly, and it's too late to be happy to see you."
Sure enough, as soon as Lu Xiaobao saw Yu Zi'an, he jumped up happily, but when he saw Yu Zi'an's sick appearance, he couldn't help becoming anxious, "Zian, what's wrong with you? What's wrong?"
Solemnly said: "He's frozen, be careful."
Lu Xiaobao immediately yelled and circled around Yuzi'an.
The Fifth Madam was originally surprised why Yu Zi'an was with Zhuang Zhong, but when she heard this, she was curious again, "Why is Zi'an frozen? Why is he with you?"
Zhuang Zhong explained the cause and effect one by one, and everyone frowned immediately. Feng Huan didn't come to Lu's house with Zhuang Zhong, he sent someone to escort him in a carriage but left. Although not stated clearly, Zhuang Zhong understands that this is to avoid suspicion. Feng Huan has never been close to any officials, and now that he has just wiped out the Southwest Bandit King, his words and deeds are even more eye-catching. Solemn and special, will have no scruples.
The fifth lady couldn't help frowning when she heard the cause and effect, "Because Xiaobao and Yu Zi'an got close and inquired about some news before, Madam Yu and Yu Ming were childhood sweethearts, and they had Yu Zi'an shortly after they got married, but it was premature, so Yu Zi'an's body and bones It has not been easy. From then on, the original couple of gods and immortals are strangers, and Yuming also took a concubine, which made many people who were originally optimistic. Is there something wrong with this?"
They don't talk too much about other people's family affairs, but they feel sorry for Yu Zi'an who was treated like this at a young age. If Zhuang Zhong and Feng Huan hadn't passed by Lu's house where they were going, and they ran into Yu Zi'an who had lost their way on the road, I'm afraid The child is in bad luck.
No matter what, the child is always innocent, not to mention that Yu Zi'an is very well-behaved and is Lu Xiaobao's friend, so people can't help but feel more sympathetic.
After a while, the Yu family finally came, but Yu Ming still didn't come, it was Uncle Wang from last time.
Yu Zi'an's eyes completely darkened.