Libei heir concubine Lu Yizhi and Xiao Jiming are childhood sweethearts, and they have a very good relationship after marriage, and they are very famous in Libei. When Princess Libei died of illness, Xiao Chiye didn't understand anything. It is often said that the elder sister-in-law is like a mother, and Lu Yizhi is exactly the same for Xiao Chiye. She is not only Lu Guangbai's younger sister, but also Qi Zhuyin's friend.
The carriage was parked outside the city of Ibaraki, and on both sides of the official road were the accompanying Libei iron riders. Lu Yizhi sat in it, listening to the footsteps outside the curtain, and someone shouted "Tongzhi".
know.
Lu Yizhi clasped his palms together, thinking happily.
It's him!
Zhou Gui stood outside the carriage, saluted from a distance, and said, "I see the prince concubine, the prince concubine is exhausted by the boat, please hurry into the city."
Lu Yizhi had never seen Zhou Gui, nor had he heard Zhou Gui's voice. She just heard that it was Tongzhi, so she took Zhou Gui as Shen Zechuan. The carriage drove towards the city gate, she quietly lifted a corner of the curtain while the wheels were rolling, and saw Zhou Gui's back.
Zhou Gui stood with his back, and Lu Yizhi couldn't see the front, thinking that Shen Zechuan and Xiao Chiye were not the same as what Xiao Chiye described in the letter. She lowered the curtain silently, and after a while, opened it again, and looked again.
Zhou Gui showed his face this time. He was many years older than Xiao Jiming. He was in the middle of the body, with a clear face and a beautiful beard. Lu Yizhi was stunned. Fortunately, he was still rational. Shen Zechuan is two years younger than Xiao Chiye.
At that time, Zhou Guiwei leaned over to give way, and a white shadow appeared. The white shadow was tall and slender, and although he was on his side, he could vaguely see his features. Lu Yizhi looked at it carefully, thinking that Ah Ye really wasn't bragging, he was really good-looking, and he must be more like his mother.
How could Shen Zechuan know that Lu Yizhi was looking at him, he whispered to Zhou Gui, "I also ask you gentlemen to draft a new document today, and other things will be postponed for the time being, and we will talk about it another day."
No matter how sluggish Zhou Gui was, he knew who Lu Yizhi was here to see. He followed Shen Zechuan and said, "I'll transfer someone from the yamen right away."
Shen Zechuan was stunned for a moment, and said, "What are you doing with people?"
Zhou Gui sweated on his palms and replied, "Protect Tongzhi!"
Shen Zechuan was at a loss for words. He saw that there were about 500 people from the Northern Iron Cavalry accompanying him. If he really wanted to take him, Zhou Gui would not be able to stop him. Xiao Chiye hasn't written any letter since August, so he can only rely on guesswork. Immediately, he reassured him: "Maybe the Concubine Shizi is just taking the road. It is much more convenient to go directly to Chazhou from Cizhou, and then enter Qidong. You don't have to worry too much, we and Libei are not enemies."
Who would have thought that Shen Zechuan said so casually, and he really got it right.
Lu Yizhi went south this time to go to Qidong.
Lu Guangbai defected, Lu Pingyan was implicated, and was ordered by the imperial court to be detained in Qidu for trial, but Qi Zhuyin directly took in Bianjun's eunuch Yingxi, on the grounds that Yingxi had repeatedly intervened in the military affairs of Bianjun and involved the issue of food and grass in Bianjun, and demanded that the Ministry of War first Give her an explanation, and put Lu Pingyan into his own camp to take care of him. Qi Zhuyin had published a letter from the North as early as June, asking Xiao Jiming to pick up Lu Pingyan as soon as possible.
This matter is a major case. Whether Lu Guangbai will join the 12th Biansha Division after his defection is the most important thing. Da Zhou has no news of the Bian County garrison now. Just judging from Lu Guangbai's behavior in the desert, he will join the 12th Biansha Division. Part two is more likely. The courtiers petitioned Lu Pingyan to try Lu Pingyan because they wanted to take Lu Pingyan into Yedu as a hostage, so that he could negotiate with Lu Guangbai in the future. The documents delivered by the Ministry of War were blocked in Qidong, and Qi Zhuyin turned a blind eye. At this time, Jinyi Wei should have mentioned it.
But Chinti did not succeed.
Six years ago, when the Zhongbo soldiers were defeated, the Jinyiwei led by Ji Lei detained and said that Shen Zechuan was Qinti. It not only needs to seize the license ticket, but also needs the driver's license and the royal pen's approval. After Li Jianheng's death, the descendants of the grandparents exercised the power of the emperor. Originally, the empress dowager and the cabinet jointly issued a document to replace the approval of the imperial pen, but Qi Zhuyin did not accept it. She only recognized the emperor's imperial pen, as long as Jin Yiwei, who went to Qidong, did not bring the imperial pen to approve the document. , she will not let go.
When Hua Qi got married, Han Cheng personally led the honor guard to come, and he also meant to negotiate with Qi Zhuyin. The remuneration given by the queen mother was quite generous, but there was no agreement. Qi Zhuyin was now the military supporter of Qi Zhuyin, and they did not dare to force Qi Zhuyin to befriend him. Xiao Jiming used the pretext of giving gifts last time to let people go to inquire about the news. Qi Zhuyin gave a clear message that Lu Yizhi was here to bring Lu Pingyan to Libei.
Stop by to see what kind of person Shen Zechuan is for the old father at home.
Naturally, Shen Zechuan could not let Lu Yizhi stay at the inn, so he specially ordered someone to clean up the courtyard of his home, and invited Lu Yizhi to settle down in the name of Xiao Chiye. Lu Yizhi saw that the eaves of the house were all Xiao Chiye's favorite style, and the inside and outside were well organized. He couldn't help thinking of the letter Xiao Chiye wrote to himself before he left, and there were three pages praising Shen Zechuan.
Lu Yizhi got off the carriage, and Ding Tao happily came to pick him up. Lu Yizhi was happy when he saw him, pulled him to look at him, and said, "Peach also jumped up, why don't you go home with the second son?"
Ding Tao said, "Master told me to stay and stay by your side."
Lu Yizhi called her maid to bring candy to Ding Tao, sat on a chair, wrapped her sleeves, and asked gently, "Does the second son always live here?"
Ding Tao was beaten by Qiao Tianya, and now he hesitates, and he does not dare to tell lies to the princess.
Lu Yizhi said more gently: "When we were at home, you could always come to accompany me to relieve my boredom. My grandson has always known that there is a big brother Taozi, and he thinks of you all day long and brings him home to play." He turned slightly sideways, A little sad, "I haven't seen our little peach for six years, and I have become estranged."
Ding Tao hurriedly said: "It's not unfamiliar! The concubine Shizi treats me well, and before leaving the capital, she asked Brother Jin to take care of me. I remember it all."
Lu Yizhi turned around and said, "You are young, they are older brothers, so naturally they have to take good care of you. Ah Ye is being bullied in the country. After I heard it, I couldn't eat, and I tossed and turned all night, worrying about it for a long time... "
When Ding Tao heard the words, she immediately said: "My lord was not injured when he left the capital, and the eight major camps can't catch up with us. The Han Jin who came here is still in prison. Don't worry about the princess, the lord is very powerful now. ."
"Since Ah Ye is so powerful," Lu Yizhi said worriedly, "Why did you guys go so long?"
"Young Master was injured," Ding Tao recalled, "Master was besieged by Han Cheng in the city, and Young Master helped a lot. But that Han Cheng was so abhorrent, he even threatened Master with Teacher. Master did not save Teacher, after he came out , it was very ill, the doctors on the road were not good enough, and we dared not walk fast."
Lu Yizhi didn't know who Shen Zechuan's teacher was, but he was shocked when he heard it, so he showed a bit of true color and asked, "Afterwards, did you get better?"
Ding Tao didn't know how to explain, and said, "I think it's okay, but both the master and grandfather said it's not okay. The last time my son went to Chazhou to work on errands, he was also sick on the way, and the master was very angry when he came back. ."
Lu Yizhi knew that Xiao Chiye really came here often, and she said, "I have never seen Ah Ye angry."
"But the master is in a hurry, you have to leave after one night." Ding Tao thought for a moment, then added in a low voice, "He came in over the wall."
Lu Yizhi understood and said, "Then are you happy living here? If you want to go back with me, I will take you back."
Ding Tao hesitated. He wanted to return to Libei, but he couldn't let go of Ibaraki. He made an appointment with Li Xiong to go fishing on the outskirts of the city in winter, and also promised Ji Gang to learn a set of boxing before the Chinese New Year. The most important thing is that Shen Zechuan never sticks to his pocket money. He keeps frogs in Shen Zechuan's courtyard, and Shen Zechuan does not blame him.
Seeing this, Lu Yizhi thoughtfully patted Ding Tao's head, not embarrassing him any more. Ding Tao's hesitation shows that Shen Zechuan treats him very well, so Shen Zechuan is not a difficult person to get along with, at least he is very patient with such a half-aged young man.
Lu Yizhi thought to himself.
Good-looking, housekeeping, patient, and affectionate. He will not only take care of government houses, but also handle government affairs. Can hold Ah Ye without being too strong. The health is not very good, it should be the root of the disease in Qidu in the early years, and the fate is turbulent, but he is approachable.
Such a good boy!
Lu Yizhi clapped his hands and said excitedly, "Quickly prepare your writing and ink, I will fix a book, and you will send it back to the Great Realm overnight, and let the prince read it and send it to the prince after reading it."
* * *
Shen Zechuan was a foreigner and could not meet Lu Yizhi directly, so he set up a screen in the courtyard to separate him. They already knew that Lu Yizhi was borrowing the way, so they prepared a small banquet for Lu Yizhi to catch the wind and wash the dust, accompanied by Zhou Gui's wife during the banquet.
Mrs. Zhou was the most knowledgeable and interesting, she praised Shen Zechuan and praised Shen Zechuan in private conversations with Lu Yizhi, and chose a few things to tell Lu Yizhi. Lu Yizhi's original impression of Shen's family rested on Shen Wei. It was Xiao Chiye who sent a letter overnight, telling three pages about Shen Zechuan's good life, and finally expressed implicitly that he was beaten by his father in the battle. After a meal, he was also demoted. He concealed the fact that Tuda Longqi was in danger, and only said that he was injured, which made Lu Yizhi feel distressed and did not want to blame it again.
Lu Yizhi only stayed for one night, and will continue south to Chazhou tomorrow. She specially called Shen Zechuan into the hall when the banquet was over. The more she looked, the more satisfied she became. She remembered Xiao Chiye mentioned his life experience, and also remembered what she heard from Ding Tao, so she couldn't help feeling affectionate towards Shen Zechuan. .
Shen Zechuan felt that the imperial concubine looked at him as if she were looking at a rabbit, as gentle as she wanted, as if being a little fiercer would shock him.
"Shen Tongzhi," Lu Yizhi said softly, "This harassment has made you work hard. As a reward, I have a gift I hope you can accept."
Without waiting for Shen Zechuan to answer, he asked the maid to carry the things over. The thing is not a rare thing, it is silk and satin in a box. Things are not expensive, and Shen Zechuan is inconvenient to refuse after being polite, but when he took it, he felt that the box was heavy.
When Shen Zechuan returned to the courtyard, he opened it and saw that there were gold and jade bracelets under them, all of which were exquisitely inlaid and finely made heirlooms.
Fei Sheng stood behind and took a peek, thinking that this was something passed down to his daughter-in-law! But he dared not think about it and didn't dare to say it, and silently looked away, leaving Shen Zechuan to stand on the spot in confusion.