While talking and laughing, the two arrived at Ting Yu Pavilion.
The Tingyu Pavilion, which was originally lonely, was suddenly infused with vitality because of their arrival, and even the old man Fang seemed to be several years younger in an instant.
"Ayi, Ayue, you are here." Mrs. Fang watched the pair of bi people coming hand in hand, smiling from ear to ear.
After saluting Mrs. Fang, the two sat down with him around a small round table, and the maids hurriedly served hot tea to the masters.
Old Master Fang looked at Nangong Yue and said hesitantly, "I heard that your aunt has come today?"
Nangong Yue nodded, and after talking to Xiao Yi for a long time, she almost forgot about that so-called Mrs. Qiao. At this time, when Mrs. Fang asked, she just told the story casually. When talking about the four beautiful maids, she still didn't forget to wink at Xiao Yi, and then she couldn't help but laughed first.
Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard the words, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes, but when he met Nangong Yue's eyes, he was immediately replaced by a strong warmth.
After getting along with Nangong Yue these days, Mrs. Fang can also see that this is not a submissive girl who can only let others move her around, and A Yi is not his father. At this moment, seeing their tacit understanding, I finally feel completely relieved, but Mrs. Qiao...
Thinking of her, Mrs. Fang's face was filled with unstoppable disgust, and he said: "Your aunt is exactly the same as before. Probably because she was used to being the master of the Xiao family before she got married, and after she got married, she still likes to be the master of the Xiao family. When your father was still the eldest son, he always loved the Cypriots for your father, who was good-looking, good at singing and dancing, gentle and considerate..." When saying these words, Old Master Fang couldn't help gnashing his teeth, Then he paused, and said, "I don't know where I got so many maids."
This is the first time that Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue have heard him mention the past. In this world, it is not a big deal for a son of a noble family to accept a concubine as a concubine. It can make Mrs. Fang so angry. Obviously Mrs. Qiao sent more than just One or two.
"I have been your mother's daughter all my life. I have been obedient to her since I was a child, and I have a somewhat delicate temper." The old lady Fang sighed and said, "When Mrs. Qiao was first married, she had a big fight with your father. , but your father didn't care about it. Mrs. Qiao gave it to him, and he took it. The two of them quarreled and quarreled, and gradually there was a gap. Later, your mother stopped making trouble, and just secretly Crying in the room..." At this point, Mrs. Fang's voice couldn't help being choked up, and he said earnestly, "A Yi, don't learn from your father in the future, and don't make Ah Yue sad!"
Mrs. Fang has nothing else to ask for in this life. He only hopes to see his grandson and grandson-in-law live in harmony and beauty, and to give him a few great-grandchildren. From then on, he will be happy with his grandchildren. Then he, an old cripple, can rest in peace! , It is not shameless to face the old wife and the daughter who died young.
"Grandfather." Xiao Yi looked at Old Master Fang and said seriously, "I am me, not my father!"
He didn't have anything to swear by the old man. He didn't need to swear to the sky or confess his love to his stinky girl. As long as the stinky girl understands his intentions, that's enough!
"Yes, grandfather." Nangong Yue hurriedly said, "Don't worry, your granddaughter-in-law will not suffer."
Xiao Yi nodded his head as a matter of course, looked at her with a smile and said, "Of course my Ah Yue is the smartest and most capable!" It seems that the stars all over the sky are reflected in it.
For a moment, Mrs. Fang felt a little dazzled.
I just feel that this pair of little children are like the sun and the moon, as if the sun and the moon are in the sky, reflecting each other, releasing a dazzling brilliance that people can hardly look at.
Old Master Fang couldn't help but smiled gratifiedly, "You two are good boys."
In this life, God did not treat him too kindly.
Nangong Yue blushed slightly under Xiao Yi's eyes, she shyly tugged Xiao Yi's cuff under the table, and Xiao Yi came back to her senses, remembering that there was still a serious matter to discuss with Mrs. Fang today.
Nangong Yue thought she was doing it covertly, but she couldn't hide this little trick from Old Master Fang, and the smile on the corner of the old man's mouth became wider and wider. As long as they're doing well, all is well.
Xiao Yi coughed dryly, cleared his throat, and said solemnly: "Grandfather, grandson wants to discuss a business with you today."
The old man Fang was aroused, raised his eyebrows, stroked his chin and joked: "A Yi, when it comes to business, my grandfather doesn't do business at a loss."
Xiao Yi said with a smile: "How could my grandson let my grandfather do a loss-making business!" He paused for a while, then said with a playful smile, "At most, he will earn a little less, but this matter will be of great benefit to the whole of southern Xinjiang! "
Looking at his grandson's jokes with a dignified look, Mrs. Fang also faintly felt that this matter might not be easy.
Xiao Yi didn't intend to hide it from his grandfather, so he carefully took out the tissue paper.
When Old Master Fang saw it, his pupils shrank in shock, and then he snatched it away, stared at it for a long time, and couldn't help saying: "This... is this a Liannu?" Crossbow! If their southern border army can match this crossbow, wouldn't it be invincible!
Mrs. Fang looked at the blueprint with eyes that were almost admiring, and rubbed the edge of the tissue paper with trembling fingers.
Although he has never joined the army or been on a battlefield, since their Fang family moved to southern Xinjiang for three hundred years, southern Xinjiang has never been truly peaceful. There will be a surprise attack from time to time, and a battle will come every few years... until the old town of Nanwang Here we come, to bring twenty years of peace to the people in southern Xinjiang. This is what the people here never dared to think about. Because of this, the Zhennan Palace has always held a special meaning in the hearts of the people in southern Xinjiang over the years. , especially the old Zhennan King is like a god.
The year before last, when the Nanman raided, he was still "ill" and didn't know how the war was going to go.
But after waking up, when he heard that it was Xiao Yi who led his troops to drive away the Nanman, he inquired carefully about the people's passing. He also knew that his grandson had risked his life from being a dandy to the present honor, which made him feel distressed uncontrollably.
After this battle, Southern Xinjiang was also severely injured. Mr. Fang also heard that not long ago, Baiyue issued a war letter to Southern Xinjiang, which made the emperor release Xiao Yi.
Now, if the whole army can be equipped with this continuous crossbow, how would the Nanman dare to commit another crime!
Thinking about it, the old man Fang couldn't help but his blood boiled, and he said boldly: "Ayi, as much iron as you want, my grandfather will give you as much!"
A touch of emotion flashed in Xiao Yi's eyes, but he said with a smile on his face: "Didn't grandpa and grandson say that you can't let you do business at a loss anyway, right?" As he spoke, his expression became serious.
Military supplies and armaments have always burned a lot of money. The Fang family's property does not only belong to the long house. If I get some convenience from it, the other houses of the Fang family will be speechless. Xinjiang is beneficial. But if you don't know how to give and just take blindly, wouldn't you become a blood leech
Some things don't need to be said, the other party can understand.
Grandpa Fang looked deeply at Xiao Yi, his heart was agitated, he was very proud of this grandson!
Xiao Yi said boldly: "Not to mention, your grandson still has some silver now!" After speaking, he looked at Nangong Yue, blinked his eyes, and seemed to ask: How much silver does our family have now
Nangong Yue pursed her lips and smiled.
They just got engaged, and Xiao Yi gave her all the belongings. Over the years, he really didn't take care of everything.
However, although the old prince left a lot of property to Xiao Yi, what they got in their hands was only the account book, without any deed. It is in the hands of Tuogu's clan elders. Now that we have returned to southern Xinjiang, we should find a chance to get these things back.
As for now, with the cash in hand, Nangong Yue estimated that it should not be a problem to give out the first batch of Liannu.
After about counting, Nangong Yue said with a smile on her face: "Grandfather, don't worry, your grandson can get the money."
Old Mr. Fang had a smile in his eyes, and he pretended to be contemplative and said, "Then your grandfather, I want the lion to open his mouth."
The two of them flattered and shouted together: "Grandfather..."
Listen to a burst of laughter in Yuge.
After a stick of incense, the grandfather and grandson finally finished talking about the business, Nangong Yue signaled to Baihui, who had been waiting for a while, that it was time to serve dinner.
Following everyone to the main room for dinner, Xiao Yi was a little late, and he didn't know what he said to Zhuzi, Zhuzi responded and hurried out.
The two of them had dinner with Mrs. Fang lively and coaxed the old man to eat half a bowl of rice, and then pushed Mrs. Fang's wheelchair around the courtyard for half a circle before being driven back by him.
At this time, Zhuzi came to report that everything was done.
Xiao Yi smiled brightly, Nangong Yue saw something when his eyes changed, and waved his hand, meaning, go.
If it wasn't for being outside now, Xiao Yi would have almost swooped in. You really know others, so does the stinky girl!
The reason for "almost" is because Nangong Yue obviously saw Xiao Yi's thoughts, and took Baihui back in a hurry.
Xiao Yi regretfully watched Nangong Yue's back go away, and then went out alone without even taking the bamboo with him.
When he rode his horse to the outside of Tayun Restaurant, several young masters were already waiting for him at the door of the restaurant with their necks stretched out.
"Brother, you're finally here!" Yu Xiufan in a blue robe couldn't wait to rush forward, and several other young masters also surrounded him, greeting Xiao Yi one after another, expressing their merits graciously, showing that they were all receiving After the arraignment, I immediately put down everything at hand and came here...
At this time, there were not many pedestrians on the street, and most of the people who were still outside came out to drink and have fun.
Seeing these young princes in fresh clothes and angry horses, one can tell that they are of extraordinary background, those passers-by and drinkers don't dare to offend them, and they all stay away from them.
Immediately, a young man asked jokingly, "Brother, where are we going to play today?"
Xiao Yi vigorously waved his horsewhip high, pointed to the front, and said loudly: "I'm almost suffocated these days, let's take a stroll around first to see who gets to the North City Gate first."
This group of dandies did a lot of things like running around the street, and Xiao Yi shouted, which immediately attracted the response of Yu Xiufan and the others, one by one, they jumped on the horses neatly.
One of the red horses galloped out without even saying hello, which aroused the dissatisfaction of the young masters behind: "Archer, how dare you sneak away!"
"Tat T T T—"
The hoofs of the horses were flying, and a group of young masters rode their horses away, passing through the streets. There were fewer and fewer people on the roads, and the horses were running faster and faster. You chased each other, and no one was willing to be left behind...
But who knew that before the North City Gate arrived, Xiao Yi suddenly reined in the horse rope, slowly stepped down from the dark clouds and snow under his crotch, and finally stopped at the entrance of an alley.
The horses riding beside and behind him stopped involuntarily, and Yu Xiufan asked with a puzzled expression, "Brother, why... Huh? Brother, isn't that Lieutenant Qiao?"
Hearing this address, the young masters all followed Yu Xiufan's line of sight, and saw a middle-aged man with a brocade robe with cloud patterns and a short beard walking through a scarlet gate in the alley on the right. When he was about to turn right, he saw Xiao Yi and others at the intersection, and his face stiffened for a while.
The young masters looked at each other with half-smiles, and then looked at Xiao Yi with unison.
This Deputy General Qiao's full name is Qiao Xingyao, he is Xiao Yi's biological uncle, and he can be regarded as a "relative of the emperor" in southern Xinjiang.
As the brother-in-law of the King of Zhennan, Qiao Xingyao naturally has a lot of advantages over others, but it's a pity that he comes from a low background and has mediocre abilities. Now that he is in his forties, he is only a lieutenant general.
Qiao Xingyao's luck was indeed good. When the Xiao family was still in decline, he met Mrs. Qiao, who was waiting for her husband, and got her favor, and the two became married.
No one expected that the Xiao family would flourish all the way in just a few years, and in the end he would become the son-in-law of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion. From then on, even their Qiao family would ascend to heaven.
Marrying Mrs. Qiao is probably the smartest decision Qiao Xingyao has ever made in his life.
Every time he thinks about it, Qiao Xingyao is very proud.
But at this moment, Qiao Xingyao couldn't laugh anymore, and thought to himself that it was bad luck, why did he meet this devil king! But he couldn't pretend that he didn't see it, Qiao Xingyao straightened his clothes, stepped forward as if nothing had happened, and greeted Xiao Yi affectionately Said: "A Yi, isn't this A Yi? What a coincidence."
"So it's uncle." Xiao Yibai played with the whip in his hand boredly.
The young masters exchanged glances with meaningful smiles.
This alley is called Jinyu Alley, and this Luoyue City can be regarded as a famous place, and it is the second residence of many dignitaries.
To put it bluntly, it is the place where men keep their outer rooms.
Yu Xiufan and the others had also heard of Qiao Xingyao's usual behavior.
Qiao Xingyao was on errand in Luoyue City, so he lived in the house in Luoyue City most of the time, while Mrs. Qiao waited on his parents-in-law and raised their children in Li County. Husband and wife live in two places, how can Qiao Xingyao endure loneliness? Over the years, all kinds of love affairs have never been interrupted, but they are all playful. Until two years ago, he redeemed a Qingyuan from Baihualou and bought a two-in-one The small house settled down.
In fact, this matter is not a big secret in Luoyue City, it's just a romantic affair.
However, Yu Xiufan and the others only found out today that Qiao Xingyao had also installed the outer house in Jinyu Lane.
Yu Xiufan rolled his eyes and said with a smile, "I have heard for a long time that Vice General Qiao has a confidante, doesn't he just live here?"
The other young masters also showed knowing smiles.
Qiao Xingyao was a little nervous for a while, and felt that Yu Xiufan and the others really should not mention which pot. He looked at Xiao Yi nervously, but saw that there was no anger on the other person's face, he looked at Yu Xiufan suspiciously, and asked, "A confidante? What's going on?"
When the elder brother asked, Yu Xiufan immediately sang and sang about Qiao Xingyao's affair, and then the second young master Huang joked, "Deputy General Qiao, you dare not bring this confidante back to the mansion, don't you?" Fear of guilt?"
As he said that, Second Young Master Huang exchanged glances with the other young masters, and laughed so hard that Qiao Xingyao's face turned blue and white, but he was scruples about Xiao Yi, and he hesitated to speak.
Xiao Yi looked at Qiao Xingyao with a smile, the smile didn't extend to his eyes, and said lazily: "Uncle, you are wrong. As far as my nephew knows, my aunt has always been virtuous, and she is not a person who can't tolerate others. Uncle behaved like this, Didn't it make people who don't know misunderstand my aunt instead?" Xiao Yi glanced at the house where Qiao Xingyao came out, sighed and shook his head.
Qiao Xingyao looked at Xiao Yi in embarrassment, and laughed a few times.
Xiao Yi kindly said again: "Uncle, today we will give you a witness, you should take that confidante back to the mansion. Only a righteous name will last long."
"Exactly!" Yu Xiufan immediately echoed, then raised his eyebrows suspiciously, "Or is it true that Vice-General Qiao is really fearful?"
"No way?" Fifth Young Master Liu rubbed his chin and said, "I see Deputy General Qiao raised his eyebrows and straightened his nose, doesn't he look like a fearful person?!"
"Knowing people, knowing the face but not knowing the heart, how can this appearance count?" A young man on the red horse interjected.
Second Young Master Huang couldn't help but support his forehead and said: "Archer, you really should go back and read more books, is this how you use 'know people, know face, but not heart'?"
Xu Che shrugged nonchalantly, then looked down at Qiao Xingyao, coaxed and asked, "Lieutenant Qiao, are you afraid of guilt?" He sighed, and looked at Qiao Xingyao with pity, "If Vice General Qiao is really that... Let’s just pretend we didn’t see it... Vice Admiral Qiao, don’t worry, no one will know about it.”
How can Qiao Xingyao be at ease, except for the three aunts and six wives in Luoyue City, the people with the longest tongues are these young masters who have nothing to do all day long. I am afraid that if he agrees to this matter today, tomorrow the entire Luoyue City will know that Qiao Xingyao is afraid of himself. How else would he face his colleagues in the army? How would he come out and interact with people!
"I... Of course I'm not afraid of the insider!" Qiao Xingyao puffed out his chest in a strong way, and he couldn't recognize it now.
He simply broke his heart and thought: Xiang'er has been with him for more than two years, and he has a deep affection for him. He also promised to give her a title. At worst, he will take this opportunity to take her back. Anyway, Xiao Yi He also said that he would be a witness... Well, this is not to coax him, is it
Qiao Xingyao glanced at Xiao Yi, who was smiling recklessly, and said tentatively: "A Yi, what you said is true. Your aunt has always been magnanimous, so I thought it was wrong." Seeing that there was no displeasure on Xiao Yi's face, he was relieved. Take a breath.
He was not afraid of Xiao Shi, but worried that he would offend the Zhennan Palace. But now, Xiao Yi is not unhappy, and he has passed the bright road of the palace. In this way, his Xiang'er may really be justified!
Qiao Xingyao looked at Xiao Yi expectantly, "A Yi, your aunt hasn't seen you for a long time, she must miss you very much, but come back home with me and meet your aunt?"
Xiao Yi responded readily, "That's fine." As he said that, he glanced at the others and said, "You can accompany me to visit my aunt first, and then we will go to Zuixianju to have a good drink."
This group of young masters usually like to join in the fun. Recently, Luoyue City is really boring. The situation in front of you looks like something to watch. The elder brother made another message, and naturally they responded one after another. They booed and said that they would have Qiao Xingyao's concubine banquet. .
Qiao Xingyao agreed with all his mouth, thinking that he could take Xiang'er back to the house in a fair and honest manner, the smile on his face became a bit real, and he said: "A Yi, then you wait here first..." Qiao Xingyao cupped his hands at Xiao Yi and the others , and went back to the house again, feeling happy in her heart: Xiang'er will be very happy when she knows that she can take her back home!
Xiao Yi looked at Qiao Xingyao's back immediately, his gaze was slightly cold.
After he returned to southern Xinjiang, he investigated all the generals in the army, and naturally heard about Qiao Xingyao's love affair. Originally, this was a matter of Qiao's mansion, and Xiao Yi didn't intend to intervene. But his aunt really likes to meddle in other people's affairs, first his mother, and then his stinky girl... Since she is so virtuous, she is really unfilial if she is not perfect.
While the young masters were chatting and laughing, a green-covered carriage drove out of the rich mansion at such a high speed that all the young masters exchanged amused looks. Obviously, that "confidante woman" can't wait to think about the road!
A group of people rode away again, and Qiao Xingyao's carts and horses surrounded Qiao Xingyao all the way to Qiao's residence unimpeded.
The concierge saw the eldest son Xiao Yi and a group of sons coming to the door, and hurriedly opened the door to welcome... When he saw a charming little lady stepping out of the green-covered carriage, he was already at a loss, not knowing which play he was singing today up.
Mrs. Qiao heard that Qiao Xingyao had brought back a vixen, so she hurriedly took her confidant, Nanny Hu, out of the second door angrily. She was about to explode when she saw Qiao Xingyao, but when her eyes fell on Xiao Yi and the young masters, her face froze.
Xiao Yi grinningly bowed to Mrs. Qiao and said, "Nephew has met aunt. It's really a coincidence that aunt came to Luoyue City this time, and it happened to be a cup of tea for the couple." Then he said nonchalantly, "Auntie, my nephew knows that you have always been a virtuous person, so I persuaded my uncle to bring you back, lest outsiders be ignorant and damage your reputation."
Following Xiao Yi's narration, the surrounding temperature seemed to drop suddenly, Mrs. Qiao's whole face was extremely ugly, her chest heaved violently, obviously very angry. Mrs. Qiao couldn't help but think of the matter that she sent four maids to the palace today... what a coincidence!
This Xiao Yi simply doesn't know what to do!
Mrs. Qiao almost bit her silver teeth, barely suppressing the anger in her heart. She didn't do it to show Xiao Yi's face, Xiao Yi is her nephew, even if she scolds a few words, it is only natural, but she has to worry about these young masters who come to her house to watch the excitement. Today, if she doesn't accept this vixen, then tomorrow her reputation of jealousy will spread, and her little daughter is talking about marriage!
Xiao Yi smiled even brighter, "It's delivered, uncle, don't forget that you still owe us a drink."
"That's right." The Second Young Master Huang echoed repeatedly, "Deputy General Qiao, this concubine wine is a beautiful thing, and I'm sure to join you!"
Mrs. Qiao's complexion became even uglier, Xiao Yi was forcing her. Once the banquet is held, Qiao Xingyao's concubine matter is a certainty, so he has to bear the vixen's cup of tea no matter what.
Qiao Xingyao naturally responded repeatedly, feeling in his heart that his luck was really good, unexpectedly meeting his nephew helped him a lot.
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Xiao Yi didn't want to stay any longer, he simply bid farewell to Qiao Xingyao and his wife, raised his whip and said, "Let's go, let's go to Zuixianju!"
And Qiao Zhai is destined to not be peaceful this night...