Hua Rong stepped into the house with the last bright color in the sky.
In the courtyard of a rented house, several children were playing and playing. Yue Pengju was teaching a child how to use a wooden knife. Everyone was sweating profusely from playing. At this time, a gentle voice sounded: "Everyone is tired. Let's drink some herbal tea..."
The children rushed up and surrounded her: "I want to drink, I want to drink..."
"Don't be anxious, take your time..."
Yue Pengju walked over with a child in his arms. Li Qiaoniang took out a handkerchief and wiped the child's sweat carefully, and said angrily: "Look, there is so much sweat..."
Yue Pengju laughed heartily: "A man must sweat and bleed but not shed tears..."
Hua Rong watched this family happiness from the side. She knew that Pengju liked children and treated little Lu Wenlong like a treasure and as her own. This made her experience the tenderness of being a mother for quite some time. However, , this short-lived happiness was soon swept away by Jin Wushu like a gust of wind. A man's life must have a wife and children before he can regret it. Maybe, in the near future, Pengju will also have children. ? Li Qiaoniang will definitely give him many lively and smart children. She looked at Li Qiaoniang and handed Pengju a large bowl of herbal tea so tenderly. He tilted his neck and drank it all in one gulp, as if she had served it to him in the past.
Yue Pengju put down the bowl, and Li Qiaoniang immediately took it and shouted enthusiastically: "Madam, are you back? Do you want some herbal tea?"
Yue Pengju saw his wife standing there like a wooden stake, her mind a little dazed. He was stunned for a moment and took a step forward: "Sister Seventeen, you are back."
"Um."
Li Qiaoniang said enthusiastically: "I have already served my husband for dinner, and I have left a portion for you. I will serve it to you right away..."
Hua Rong then remembered that she had not had dinner with her husband for a long time, so he had become accustomed to not waiting for her anymore.
Yue Pengju also asked: "You haven't eaten yet?"
Hua Rong heard the two of them singing together as if they were entertaining guests. In the blink of an eye, she saw the children in the yard and realized that Li Qiaoniang had been bringing many children to play at home every day since she didn't know when. She had prepared a lot of things. Children also like to play with snacks. What is she doing? Show that you love your children? Or should we strengthen and stimulate Yue Pengju to love children? If Pengju fell in love with the child - she didn't dare to think about it, did it mean that the time was about to come for him and her to consummate their marriage
She waved her hand and said loudly to the group of children: "You all go back." The children heard her unkind tone and saw that it was getting dark, so they ran away. Yue Pengju saw that his wife's attitude was very different, and he has gradually gotten used to it. , didn't take it seriously, and just said to Li Qiaoniang: "You are tired today, so go and rest first."
Li Qiaoniang was blessed: "The slave family will leave first."
"Wait a minute..."
Li Qiaoniang was stunned, and Hua Rong smiled: "Pengju, Qiaoniang, I have something to discuss with you."
Yue Pengju saw his wife's smiling face which he had not seen in a long time, and subconsciously asked: "What's going on?"
Hua Rong said nothing, only smiled and walked into the living room first. The two of them followed. Hua Rong sat down on a chair. The room was lit with lights and it was very bright. She looked around and found that although she went out early and stayed late for a long time, When he returned home, his home was very tidy and spotless. The smallest detail was that the house was becoming more and more full of traces of Peng Ju. It was filled with all kinds of details that he liked, and he subconsciously displayed some tricks from local customs. Nuff's mascot.
Trick!
Everything related to this was painful, and she was shocked to see it. Her heart went cold, and she slowly realized that it was really time for the mistress of this house to change.
Yue Pengju also sat down. Li Qiaoniang stood aside. The room formed a very strange situation. Yue Pengju was the head of the family, and next to him was the mistress. Li Qiaoniang stood beside him. On this day, she happened to be wearing another little peach red dress. The color was like peach red. , it is exactly the color that a concubine needs to meet the mistress of the house when she is newly married.
Yue Pengju also felt that the atmosphere here was a bit strange and asked: "Sister Seventeen, what do you want to say?"
Hua Rong secretly took a breath, still smiling, and said slowly: "Qiao Niang has been in our house for so long, and it is not an option after all. I think it is better to pick an auspicious day and hold a few banquets. The title has been decided. Qiao Niang, what do you think..."
Li Qiaoniang's eyes flashed with joy, but her face turned red, and she whispered: "But it depends on Madam's arrangement."
Hua Rong nodded, then looked at her husband, but saw his broad eyebrows tightly knitted and then relaxed, his eyes were very strange, and his tone was also very strange: "Sister Seventeen, what do you mean?"
Hua Rong's voice was very gentle and her eyes were sincere: "Pengju, I can't have children, and I'm really ashamed of you. Fortunately, the Queen Mother and Your Majesty have considered it carefully, the Emperor's grace is great, and Qiao Niang is smart, beautiful, virtuous and capable, and she can share the burden for me. It is my blessing to serve you well. In this way, I can also reduce my guilt..." She said as she pulled out a hairpin from her head and handed it over, "Qiao Niang, this is my little thought. From now on, I will work hard. is you… "
Li Qiaoniang was so flattered that she took the jade hairpin with both hands and knelt down: "Thank you, Madam, for your magnanimity. From now on, I will definitely serve my husband with all my heart and soul together with Madam..."
Yue Pengju could clearly see that the hairpin Hua Rong gave her was actually the first gift he gave her when he was humble. She gave such a gift without even blinking.
Li Qiaoniang stood up and was about to salute him. He waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "You go down first."
Li Qiaoniang was a little worried, so she had to go down first.
Yue Pengju stood up, closed the door himself, then turned back to his seat and sat down, staring closely at his wife. Hua Rong felt uncomfortable with his gaze, coughed, and just said: "I'm sleepy, go ahead." Rest."
"Sister Seventeen, is this why you leave early and come home late?"
"no."
"Are you jealous, or do you want to help Li Qiaoniang?"
Hua Rong narrowed his eyes: "I didn't!"
"Oh? Then you really want me to take a concubine?"
"Pengju, I'll tell you the truth. I feel very guilty because I can't have children, and I feel uneasy all the time. If you really think about me, you might as well take a concubine to continue your legacy. Only in this way can I feel at ease. "
Yue Pengju frowned and remained silent.
Hua Rong observed the words and said softly: "People are not grass and trees, how can they be ruthless? Li Qiaoniang is both talented and beautiful, diligent and virtuous. She is a rare good woman. We get along day and night, and she serves you conscientiously. Don't you have any feelings for her?" "
Yue Pengju said nothing.
"Pengju, don't worry, after she enters the family, she will definitely have her status in this family. The imperial court has granted permission for two women in the Yue family to be granted the title of foreign wives. As long as she gives birth to a son and a half, you can apply on her behalf. I will never be jealous of the reward..."
"Sister Seventeen, you are so virtuous."
"Yes, I don't want to bear too much pressure. These days, everyone from the emperor, the queen mother, Tianwei to senior sister Gao and others have persuaded me to let you take a concubine. To be honest, I am under great psychological pressure. Pengju, in my life I rarely ask you for anything. Now, I just ask you to marry a fertile woman and at least continue the incense of the Yue family. In the future, when I go under Jiuquan, at least I will not be blamed by the ancestors of the Yue family... "
"What about you? What should you do?"
Hua Rong was startled and said slowly: "At first, I didn't want to have other women in the family. But look at this military camp, even if it is your arrangement, how many concubines are there? Three wives and four concubines, they still live in harmony. In this world, many men have three wives and four concubines. If other women can tolerate it, I can naturally tolerate it too... "
Yue Pengju stared into her eyes: "Is it because I have taken a concubine that you will no longer go out early and come back late?"
She laughed slowly: "That's not true. I go out early and come back late because I feel that there are many places worth visiting here, and the food and drinks are delicious. When I relax for the first time, I want to trust the horse. Moreover, I have an extra woman to share the housework for me. I can’t help but wish for it.”
Yue Pengju nodded simply: "Okay, in that case, I will follow you!"
Hua Rong smiled sweetly: "Thank you Pengju for your understanding."
As soon as he said these words, his heart felt as if someone had thrown a stone hard, knocking out a bottomless hole. Just like when King Qin had just slapped him, his internal organs were shattered in an instant.
Yue Pengju only looked at her, stood up and said calmly: "I got the news that Yang Mo's army is about to have a military operation. If anything happens, we can wait until after this. I have my own arrangements for this matter, so you don't have to worry about it. Get some rest early." Bar."
"Um."
The couple went back to their room to rest. Yue Pengju was about to turn off the lights when he suddenly remembered something: "The King of Qin is here. He is here to watch the battle."
"oh."
"I want to invite him to my house for a meal. After all, he is also your adopted brother."
"I don't want to see him again! No need to invite him."
Yue Pengju said nothing more and fell asleep.
That night, there was no conversation between the couple. When they woke up the next day, Yue Pengju had already gone out for work. He left early, and even Li Qiaoniang did not see him. This was the first time since she came that she did not wait for Yue Pengju to have breakfast. , a little uneasy.
Hua Rong got up and wandered around for a while, worried that King Qin would come to visit, but she didn't want to ask Yue Pengju about him, and was even more worried. Li Qiaoniang walked to her side and said, "Madam, the slave family has prepared breakfast..."
Hua Rong said calmly: "In the future, you need to be more careful in serving your husband."
"Yes, the slave family has long admired the honorable name of our husband and will serve him with all his heart. Madam, please rest assured."
Hua Rong nodded, turned around and went out.
As we enter May, the weather has begun to get hotter.
Seeing that Qingcao Lake was under siege, Yang Mo was in an increasingly difficult situation. In addition, people in the water village were surrendering from time to time, and rumors were spreading. He could no longer sit still. He gathered everyone and prepared for a storm to boost the morale of the army. This military operation was divided into two attacks: land and water. .The water route was controlled by General Yang Qin, who led 6,000 men and six chariots and ships to attack Qingcao Hukou; the land route, palace commander Huang Cheng, led 25,000 men to attack Yong'an Village. To show caution, Zhong Ziyi accompanied Huang Cheng as the prince for the first time to supervise the battle. .
Before the expedition, Yang Mo held a unique swearing-in meeting in Baotai Mountain. A long yellow flag was planted on the top of Baotai Mountain. An incense table was set up under the yellow flag, and a portrait of Zhong Xiang painted in white silk and ink was placed.
The mountains and plains were full of strong men going out for battle, while the navy stood on the bow of the boat. As the Great Sage Heavenly King, Yang Mo wore the purple silk Taoist uniform that Zhong Xiang often wore during his lifetime, and held a sharp sword in his hand. He faced the disciples, holding both hands Holding the sword and placing it on the incense table, he then knelt down to the portrait of Prime Minister Zhong and performed the great ceremony of nine kowtows. The disciples also followed the nine kowtows.