Ye Pingrong turned over and dismounted, and Liu Rong immediately dismounted and followed behind Ye Pingrong, walking quickly towards the carriage.
Chu Chengyun, who was sitting on the carriage, did not come down immediately, but said, "Have you opened the seat?"
Ye Pingrong responded and said, "Back to the master, not yet, but soon."
Chu Chengyun nodded, and then said, "Is Erlang ready?"
"It's all arranged, everyone is here."
Chu Chengyun didn't speak any more.
He came this time not only because he valued the Qi family and Qi Saburo, but also because he had never had time to talk face-to-face after the caravan came back.
Chu Chengyun didn't value the gold and silver earned by the caravan as much. What he wanted to know more was what the outside of the gate looked like.
Chu Chengyun had never been there, and never thought that he would be able to see it, but he couldn't stop his curiosity.
This curiosity is not for fun, but to make arrangements early to prevent Di Rong from committing crimes. For the sake of the family and the country, it is necessary to ask carefully. Some things are far less real than face-to-face descriptions.
It's just that many officials came here this time, and it would be troublesome for them to recognize Chu Chengyun, so Chu Chengyun said: "I won't go down, go to the tea shop first, and then take a look when everyone is gone."
"Yes."
"There is one more thing. After the dinner is over, you will find someone to send something to Lord Shi in your name. He will understand when he sees it." Chu Chengyun said, and someone handed a potted plant to Ye Pingrong.
The green bamboo is planted here, tied into a bundle, and a very tacky little red cloth is hung on it.
Of course, Ye Pingrong would not directly say tacky, since it was given by the emperor, it must have a meaning, but he couldn't understand it.
In fact, there are countless palace guards around Chu Chengyun, and anyone can do this kind of trivial matter, and anyone can do it properly.
It's just that this matter is a private matter, and naturally it has to be handed over to someone close to you.
Ye Pingrong took the potted plant, responded, and then watched Chu Chengyun's carriage leave.
Liu Rong, who was on the side, also bowed and saluted. He didn't straighten up until he couldn't see Chu Chengyun's carriage. He looked at Ye Pingrong and asked, "Is this thing for the Lord Shi Tianrui we picked up last time?"
Because Liu Rong followed Chu Chengyun all the way out of Duan Wangfu, Chu Chengyun did not hide many things from him. Since Chu Chengyun let him listen, he believed him, Ye Pingrong said truthfully: "Yes, It's this Lord Shi, the one you just helped is his own sister."
In fact, when he heard the surname Shi, Liu Rong had some guesses, but now that it was confirmed, he immediately showed a smile.
However, he immediately covered up his smile and said, "General, you have to find someone to escort you around. It's better for me to go, and it's safe to come."
Originally, Chu Chengyun meant to avoid his relationship and let outsiders see that Shi Tianrui and Ye Pingrong had a good relationship and had nothing to do with him. Ye Pingrong just sent his guards to go.
But Liu Rong now also has a serious official position, and rushing to do this kind of errand job surprised Ye Pingrong.
Liu Rong has his own reason: "I also want to get to know this Lord Shi."
When Ye Pingrong heard this, he was first surprised and then relieved.
Liu Rong has always been with him on the battlefield. If Ye Pingrong is not very sensitive to the affairs of the court, then Liu Rong is completely obtuse. He never takes those twists and turns, and his mind can see the bottom at a glance.
Of course, there are advantages, such as being pure, kind and loyal, and can also win newcomers from Chu Chengyun, but a general like Liu Rong is easy to be tricked by others.
Now that he can actually know the courtiers that the emperor is optimistic about, Ye Pingrong is naturally very relieved. This is naturally not a party and selfishness. It can only be said that Liu Rong's vision is much higher than before.
But he didn't know that Liu Rongcun was thinking completely, but he looked upright and awe-inspiring, and fooled Ye Pingrong too.
Just listen to Ye Pingrong: "Sure, it's the same for you to send it."
The messenger was handed over to Liu Rong, and Liu Rong respectfully took over the flower pot, unable to hide the smile on his face, and then the two entered the front hall one after the other.
In the back hall, when Shi Shi entered the door, he heard bursts of laughter.
"Ruyi, come, come to my aunt." Hua Ning didn't have the slightest bit of princess air, and smiled and clapped his hands, teasing the little girl.
Sitting on the blanket is the dragon and the phoenix, wearing red clothes, chubby, and being coaxed to move by everyone.
Needless to say, Ruyi can play with herself even if she leaves her there casually. The more people there are, the happier they are. Hearing Hua Ning calling her, Ruyi smiled and softly called "Auntie". Hua Ning's heart softened, he hugged him into his arms and coaxed him, while someone next to him said auspicious words.
But Ning Bao didn't move. After sitting for a while, he felt tired. He lay down when he tilted, stood up motionless, yawned and fell asleep.
No matter who asked, he didn't move, at most he turned over, and he was not interested in the small objects lying around on the couch not far away.
catch something? Where is it interesting to sleep.
Ye Jiao watched from the side, and suddenly felt that it was not easy to catch Zhou.
According to the rules, Cao Zhou should be caught before lunch, and not all guests came to see Cao Zhou, only relatives and friends.
Therefore, when the dragon and phoenix were carried to the couch, there were not many people standing beside them.
Shi often came and went, and was close to the two children, and this time he also brought something to add to their chasing ceremony.
Ruyi was given a pair of gold scissors, but it was just like that, it was rounded all around, and it couldn't be opened, and it couldn't hurt anyone.
What was purchased for Ning Bao was a very expensive Zihao pen. The barrel was thinner and shorter than ordinary ones, so it was very suitable for children.
Ye Jiao looked at it, smiled and thanked Shi Shi, Shi Shi returned a smile, and then stood with Hua Ning.
But it is an ordinary thing, but in the eyes of others, it is unusual.
The matter between the Shi family and the Wen family has long been a topic of discussion in the capital, and anyone can say anything.
And it was the Shi family who suffered in this matter. The Wen family really felt sorry for her, but more people still criticized the Shi family behind their backs.
Men say she is not virtuous, and women laugh at her not being able to give birth.
And all these laughter and ridicule disappeared after Shi Tianrui returned to Beijing. Now that Hua Ning and Shi's friendship are not a secret, no one else dared to say a word.
Things in the world are like this, but those who live miserably will always be ridiculed and ridiculed. If you want to block other people's mouths, you can only be able to make others dare not say it or mention it. That's it.
Looking at Shi Shi and Hua Ning talking and laughing at Yan Yan, everyone knew it, and they treated Shi Shi with more enthusiasm than before.
Shi Shi still looked at that faint smile, which seemed to be no different from the past.
It's just that she knows how much sincerity and how fake these people are. At this moment, Shi Shi is just taking care of it casually. Only when looking at Ye Jiao, Shi Shi's eyes are full of warmth.
The little ginseng didn't say anything to the others at the moment, but stared at his two darlings, clapped his hands and said softly: "Ning Bao, Ruyi, come to catch Zhou."
Ye Jiao had explained the meaning of catching Zhou to Longfeng Ti before, but she had not trained them on what to catch.
In order to let their children be loved by Langjun, many people will teach their children what they can and cannot catch before the arrest week, just to seek good luck.
Ye Jiao didn't think about it that way. She regarded this as a game, and the child liked it no matter what, and Ye Jiao was also curious about what her child would catch.
Qi Yun, on the other hand, prepared all the things that caught Zhou in a neat and complete manner, and put them all in the pan.
Even though Qi Yun didn't believe the statement that Zhou Ding would be arrested for life, he still considered it thoroughly.
In the final analysis, Qi Erlang is still the one who keeps everything in his hands.
Ruyi was the first to stand up, she was walking steadily now, she spoke clearly, looked around the pan with the objects in it, and asked Ye Jiao, "Mother, what do you like? "
As soon as Ye Jiao heard it, she knew that the child wanted to get something for herself. She felt a little sweet in her heart, smiled on her face, and said in her mouth, "If you want to find something you like, your mother will like it."
Ruyi made an "oh" sound, and then looked around again.
In the end, it was a milk doll who just turned one year old. She didn't know many things. She could only reach out and touch one that she could hold and was very beautiful.
After wandering for a while, looking at the pattern on it, Ruyi's face immediately had a smile, and she didn't remember that she had seen this thing before.
Mrs. Mo, who was standing beside her, immediately said, "Girl caught Yu Ruyi, and everything will go smoothly in the future."
Ye Jiao was happy when she heard it, hugged Ruyi and kissed it, making the little girl laugh non-stop.
But when Ye Jiao looked at Ning Bao, she met a pair of big black eyes.
Ning Bao is different from Ruyi. He knows what it means to catch Zhou, but he is not willing to stretch out his hand. He just sits there, looking at the objects in the pan, but his eyes are constantly looking at Xu Bao.
Xu Bao didn't quite understand why he was looking at him, and was a little dazed.
Qi Yun coughed softly and said softly, "Is Ning Bao hungry? After catching it, I will eat."
Ning Bao looked at Qi Yun again, his chubby little face turned back and forth, and then he slowly reached out to the pan.
Then, he picked up a small wooden sword.
Mrs. Mo immediately said, "Master Ning grabbed the wooden sword, and he will definitely be healthy and become a general in the future."
As soon as these words came out, everyone followed along and said auspicious words, as if Ning Bao could really be a general in the future.
Only Xu Bao pouted, fluttering in Qi Yun's arms unwillingly, and whispered, "Brother must have caught it wrong."
Qi Yun patted Xu Bao's little butt. Although he didn't really believe in arresting Zhou Ding's whole life, he was teasing his own children, saying, "How can this be wrong? What you arrest is what you want to come here. My younger brother is also willing to learn martial arts."
Xu Bao stared at Qi Yun: "Then Xu Bao will be caught again."
Qi Yun was a little curious: "What do you want to catch?"
"Catch mother, it's Xu Bao's."
Qi Yun hugged him, curled the corners of his mouth, and said lightly, "It's too late."
Xu Bao pouted, lying directly on Qi Yun's shoulder, angry with himself.
But he didn't get angry for long. When he was eating longevity noodles, Xu Bao sat in the middle of the dragon and phoenix with a small bowl, feeding here, feeding there, looking at his younger brother and sister who opened their mouths to him , Xu Bao laughed immediately, feeding more vigorously, while Mrs. Mo stared nervously, ready to take over.
Ye Jiao didn't know what the kid was having fun, but she could feel more relieved when she saw that he was happy.
It was not until the sky darkened that the guests gradually dispersed.
After a lively day, the Qi family gradually returned to calm, and the leftovers in front were naturally taken care of, but Qi Yun felt that Ye Jiao was definitely tired and went back early to prepare to accompany her.
Sure enough, as soon as she entered the door, she saw Ye Jiao yawning against the bed frame.
Seeing him coming back, Ye Jiao got up and wanted to help him undress, but Qi Yun took a few steps to help her sit up again, and said slowly, "If you're tired, take a break. What about the children?"
Ye Jiao didn't get up after hearing what he said, she still leaned against the bed frame, and replied slowly, "I took it down and went to sleep. They didn't take a nap today, so they rested earlier."
Qi Yun nodded, kissed her cheek, and then quickly went to change her clothes, washed her hands and face, and had someone bring two pots of hot water, and then Qi Yun brought it into the room by herself and put it on the footstool beside the bed. Go up, softly said: "Jiao Niang, wake up, soak your feet before going to sleep."
Since it was already the midsummer season, she usually wore less clothes to be comfortable, but because Ye Jiao was afraid of the heat, she was always greedy for the cold, and it was common to eat ice cream and sleep in a cool house.
Ye Jiao knew that she had nothing to do, and if she could nourish Qi Yun, she could nourish herself.
But Qi Erlang didn't know about these things. He just wanted to take a dip every day, so as to help Jiao Niang dissipate the cold and be good for his body.
It was quite comfortable to be left and right, and Ye Jiao never refused.
Ye Jiao, who was half asleep, responded, without opening her eyes, she kicked off her embroidered shoes, pulled off her socks, slightly lifted her trouser legs and soaked them in.
Qi Yun brought another plate of water, sat next to Ye Jiao, took off her shoes and socks, and said, "The emperor came here just now. Speaking of the grass you gave, he doesn't seem to know what it is for."
Ye Jiao gave a vague "um", then leaned on Qi Yun's shoulder, closed her eyes, and said, "Huiniang won't tell him, and it's a flower, not a grass, just a flower withered. That's it."
Qi Yun smiled, but didn't ask what the mystery was.
Jiao Niang said it was useful, then it was useful.
However, Qi Yun continued: "Also, I saw that an official of the Hanlin Academy had talked to Lord Shi for a long time and wanted to send something, but Lord Shi confiscated it."
Ye Jiao's voice was still lazy, and she asked casually, "Why?"
Qi Yun said lightly: "I only heard a vague sentence, but I didn't understand the specifics. It was probably because I wanted to ask to marry Lord Shi's sister."
As soon as these words came out, Ye Jiao, who was half asleep just now, opened her eyes and looked up at Qi Yun, a little surprised: "Someone wants to marry Yingxiu?"
Qi Yun nodded: "Yes."
Ye Jiao is not surprised that some people like Shi. After all, in her eyes, Shi is an excellent girl, and it is normal for some people to like her, but Shi has never contacted any officials of the Hanlin Academy, and she just said nothing. It is really strange that someone is rushing to propose a marriage.
Blind marriages and dumb marriages are ordinary people, and in this capital, they have to see each other more or less.
Qi Yun tilted his head and rubbed her cheek in a soothing manner, and said slowly, "Sir Shi will naturally decide these matters. As the elder brother, this is his responsibility, but you will go out to attend the tea party in the future. During the banquet, it is inevitable that people will ask about this, and then it will be better to just say that you don’t know.”
Ye Jiao stared at Qi Yun for a while, then nodded: "Well, I remember."
Qi Yun looked at her and asked softly, "Jiao Niang didn't ask me why?"
Ye Jiao leaned on Qi Yun's shoulder again and replied, "Xianggong definitely thinks that Yingxiu won't nod, and I also don't think she won't. Now Yingxiu is living a good life, she can make up her own mind. , no one else can control her, so why should I get involved."
Although what he said was not the same as what Qi Yun thought in his heart, the truth was the same.
That Hanlin official must have other thoughts, even though Shi is beautiful and rich, but he is in harmony, not a good match in the eyes of ordinary people, especially those sour and rotten literati, there are many rules and regulations. It is a minority that jumps out.
Those who are catching up now are mostly interested in Shi Tianrui's future.
How much is it like Wen Minsong? If you want to come to Shishi once, you won't be a second time.
Qi Yun felt that in this kind of thing, it was good for Shi's family if she didn't get involved. Shi's mind was deep like a sea, and she knew exactly what she wanted, and she didn't need help from others.
What surprised Qi Yun was that she thought it would take a lot of words to convince her kind-hearted lady, but she didn't expect Ye Jiao to be extraordinarily transparent this time.
It seems to be the case every time. My wife looks at Heshun and is well-behaved. In fact, she can always grasp the most authentic and rare truth in her heart.
Qi Yun wanted to praise her, but before he could speak, he felt that the charming lady leaning on his shoulder had closed her eyes and fell asleep, breathing evenly and looking peaceful.
It was only the first update, and Ye Jiao fell asleep, thinking that she was very tired today.
Qi Erlang stopped arguing with her, but carefully helped her lie down, then wiped himself clean first, then went to wash his hands, took a clean cloth and squatted on the ground to wipe the lady's feet, and gently rubbed her Putting it straight, he moved the impeller placed in the house again, feeling the slight wind, and then Qi Yun returned to the bed and lay down.
As soon as he lay down, Ye Jiao, who was sleeping, came over and hugged Qi Yun tightly.
Qi Yun's body was slightly lower than an ordinary person's body temperature. Although Ye Jiao always felt distressed, in summer, it was really comfortable to hold her.
Mrs. Zhu was still hot after holding her for a long time. Qi Yun was much more comfortable than Mrs. Zhu.
Qi Erlang held her in his arms, put his arms around his wife, patted her on the back gently, and coaxed her to fall asleep.
At this time, the candlelight in the main house of Shifu did not go out for a long time.
Zheng Shi looked at Shi Tianrui, who was pacing back and forth in the room, and she was dizzy, so he said, "That person has the heart of clinging. Since Xianggong knows, just ignore him."
Shi Tianrui did not speak or move, but sat down on the chair with a frown.
Seeing him like this, Mrs. Zheng felt a little guilty in her heart.
Most of the daughters-in-law of ordinary families don't like the sister-in-law very much, especially the sister-in-law after the divorce, who will be disgusted by anyone who puts it in the house.
The Zheng family was different. She felt that Shi's separation was for Shi Tianrui's good.
She reconciled with the Wen family, except for the thought of pushing the Wen family into the pit and unable to climb up, she still didn't want to drag Shi Tianrui.
Otherwise, Shi Tianrui has such a brother-in-law, I am afraid that there will be many troubles in the future.
Zheng Shi doesn't mind Shi Shi is now alone and has a female household, she can do whatever she wants.
However, Shi Tianrui's thoughts, Zheng Shi's thoughts, were a little unclear.
Ordinary fathers and brothers hope that the women in the family can have a husband to rely on.
If this person also has the intention of marrying his sister out as soon as possible, what can be done
Thinking of this, Mrs. Zheng was a little worried. She was a woman, so she naturally understood Shi’s heartbreak, but if Shi Tianrui made up her mind, she wouldn’t be able to persuade her, so she could not help but ask softly, “Xiang Gong has thought about finding another good for Yingxiu. husband?"
Shi Tianrui didn't hear Zheng's temptation, still frowned, and replied: "I have cheated on Xiu'er before, so I can't use these things to cheat her. Now Xiu'er is living a good life, she is going well, everything goes well with her. It's up to you to make your own decisions, and I don't want to interfere in matters of karma."
As soon as these words came out, Zheng Shi was shocked, but he never thought that what such an old-fashioned person said would be so transparent.
But soon Zheng Shi smiled.
From ancient times to the present, the ultimate reason for treating one's family members harshly is because they only value their own face.
His own Langjun is really likable.
Zheng Shi walked over, sat beside Shi Tianrui, and put his arm around him.
Shi Tianrui is no longer a young man now. In the sea of Huan, his mind is older than his actual age.
It's just that Shi Tianrui's temper has always been disciplined and cautious. Zheng's is much younger than him, but she is also a woman who came out. It made Shi Tianrui a little flustered.
But he didn't push the Zheng family away, for fear of annoyed his wife, he just sat up straight and didn't know how to let go.
Zheng shi looked at him with a smile, and said slowly, "Take it slow, that Wen is not a thing, it hurt Yingxiu's heart, it is true that she is living well now."
Hearing this, Shi Tianrui also forgot the nervousness just now, just nodded and said, "Of course, a good girl like Xiu'er will naturally have a good future."
Zheng shi looked at him with a smile, and the more he looked at him, the more he felt that his husband was sympathetic.
When she entered Beijing, Shi Tianrui got the emperor's blue eyes, and she saw a bright future. The relationship between Zheng's family and her family had also eased. The things that had troubled Zheng's before came to an end, and the temper she had been suppressing came back. Compared with Duan Fang's gentleness before, Zheng Shi's love laughs a lot and speaks more intelligently: "Xiang Gong, I still remember the scene when I saw you the first time."
Shi Tianrui looked at the Zheng family and was a little puzzled: "The lady was talking about the night they got married?"
Zheng shi glanced at him, leaned over, and said slowly: "No, the first time I saw you on the street, you were inscribed on a golden list, and you were walking across the street. I watched you wearing court clothes and wearing red flowers. You are very handsome, at that time I thought that you will not marry in this life, if it wasn't for your parents' disapproval, then I would have wanted to take you home to worship."
Shi Tianrui was a little surprised when he heard Mrs. Zheng talking about this for the first time. He turned to look at Mrs. Zheng, and after a long time he asked, "Is it my face that the lady is looking at?"
Zheng Shi didn't expect Shi Tianrui to ask such a sentence, just looked at him with a smile: "Xiang Gong is good-looking and knowledgeable, of course I love it, doesn't Xiang Gong like my appearance?"
Shi Tianrui has been married for a long time and has children, but it is the first time to hear such straightforward love words.
His ears were all red, and after holding it for a long time, Shi Tianrui squeezed out a sentence: "I, naturally like it, lady Rong Yao Qiu Ju, Hua Mao Chun Song."
Zheng Shi laughed, thinking to himself, it would be good for Xianggong to read a lot, and when it comes to complimenting people, it is always a set.
At this moment, the voice of a servant came from outside: "Master, Madam, someone said that they want to see the master."
Shi Tianrui wanted to get up, but when he saw Zheng Shi who was holding him, he immediately stopped.
Seeing that his ears were turning red, Mrs Zheng didn't embarrass him, she smiled and let go.
Shi Tianrui breathed a sigh of relief. He wanted to tell the lady not to do this in the future, but he was unreasonably happy in his heart, so he swallowed it before he said it.
Then Shi Tianrui walked over and opened the door, his face returned to normal, and his voice was slightly lower: "Who?"
It was probably because someone wanted to plot against his younger sister just now. Shi Tianrui was very cautious, for fear that another person came to think of his younger sister.
The servant bowed his body and replied, "It's an adult surnamed Liu, who said he came to deliver things for General Ye."
When Shi Tianrui heard this, he was relieved.
He is still familiar with Ye Pingrong, since he is the one sent by him, naturally he will not have any thoughts.
So Shi Tianrui nodded and took the servant towards the front hall.
The author has something to say: Shi Tianrui: This is definitely not about my sister
Ye Pingrong: Of course
Rong Liu: :)
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The following are unimportant little science that can be skipped -
1. Rong Yao Qiu Ju, Hua Mao Chun Pine - "Luoshen Fu" is as radiant as chrysanthemums in the autumn, and its body is as lush as the green pine in the spring breeze.
2. The impeller: "Xijing Miscellaneous Notes" has a related record: "Chang'an skilled craftsman Ding Slowly made seven-wheel fans, most of which are zhang in diameter and continuous, and one person transported them, and the whole hall shuddered"
3. The plate: the plate that holds the things that catch Zhou