Since Yuchen took charge of the general affairs of King Yan's Mansion, he has become busy.
When Abao came back, Yuchen was still talking to the lady in charge. Abao put down the whip, smiled and said to Grandma Gui: "The father should have let the mother and concubine take charge of the general affairs." Abao felt that Yuchen was much more angry now, unlike before, as if he was living in a painting. It made her feel insecure, and she always felt that Yu Chen was leaving herself.
Madam Gui smiled and said: "The empress always complains that she doesn't have time to play the piano and paint!" In fact, Yuchen didn't put down the piano and painting, but now she spends much less time on it.
A Bao curled his lips and said: "Qin, chess, calligraphy and calligraphy can't be eaten, so what do you do with that stuff all day?" A Bao felt that this was just a waste of time.
Mother Gui smiled and said, "Don't say this in the face of this lady, or she should be upset."
A Bao also murmured a few words in front of Grandma Gui, how could he say this in front of Yuchen.
After handling the matter, Yuchen came over and looked at A Bao and said, "On the sixth day of next month, my mother will hold a flower viewing banquet. Then you will help my mother to greet the guests." A Bao is eight years old this year, and it's time to come out to socialize. .
A Bao should be very happy: "Okay." A Bao and Zaozao have many things in common, such as both outgoing temperament and a preference for martial arts, but in fact there are many differences between the two. Because of the initial positioning, Zao Zao is actually raising his son, and it is really a daughter's body and a man's heart. In addition to being a little arrogant, A Bao is still a girl.
Among those invited by Yuchen this time was the wife of Guozijian offering wine. Yuchen met Liang Wan once in the first month of the first month. The girl was really as she expected, she was intellectual and gentle, and she was also very beautiful.
Zhou Yan was originally annoyed at rashly changing candidates, but after meeting Liang Wan, he didn't say anything. Whether it is appearance or temperament, it is the type he likes.
After a busy day, Yuchen was a little tired, leaning on a chair to rest: "I am old, my energy is not as good as before." I didn't feel tired when dealing with the sixth house affairs as before, but now I just care about the internal affairs of the palace.
Madam Gui stepped forward and squeezed Yuchen's shoulders, and said while she squeezed: "If Niang Niang tells people that you are old, how do you let others live?" Yuchen is well maintained, although she is over thirty, but The skin is as delicate and tender as suet jade, coupled with a pleasant temperament, you can still fascinate a large area when you go out.
Yuchen shook his head slightly and said, "Yan'er will marry a wife next year, aren't she still old?" If she hadn't remarried, she might be a grandmother the next year.
Madam Gui never actively mentioned Zhou Yan, because this topic is too sensitive.
Yuchen sighed lightly again, and said: "Time flies so fast, we are all thirty in a blink of an eye." Yuxi is only one year younger than her, and thirty years old this year.
Upon seeing this, Mother Gui immediately changed the subject: "Manny, I heard that the Liu family died and died in prison." Afraid that Yuchen would have forgotten, Mother Gui explained: "It was the previous quarrel with King Ming. The woman later married a general named Yu Cong. However, Yu Cong also died not long ago. I heard that both of them died in the hands of Princess Ming. "It is better to talk about Yuxi than about Zhou Yan.
Yuchen frowned and said: "How can you believe the rumors outside? Restrain the servants in the mansion, don't tell these messy things, the prince is not happy." In fact, no one dared to chew the tongue in front of Yan Wushuang.
Mother Gui nodded and said: "Yes."
After a pause, Grandma Gui said, "Niang, this time the flower viewing party, shouldn't we invite the eldest wife and grandmother Sangu?"
Yu Chen frowned and said, "Send them a post! As for the Wen family and Li family, forget it." In Yu Chen's impression, Lu Yao was quite measured. As for Yu Rong, after so many things, I heard that a lot has also changed.
Lu Yao was very happy to receive Yuchen's invitation, but soon became worried again. The flower banquets held by Yuchen go to people who are either rich or expensive. If they are too shabby, they will not only be looked down upon but also the noble concubine’s face will be dull, so if you want to attend the banquet, you will have to re-purchase clothes and jewelry. Up. But it takes a few hundred taels of silver to buy clothes and fine jewelry for all three of them. Over the years, because of the subsidies for Lu's family, Lu Yao's dowry has almost been emptied, and she can't get a few hundred taels of silver all at once.
In the evening, Lu Yao specifically talked about this to Han Jiancheng.
Han Jiancheng has some money in his hands, but he is unwilling to spend it on dressing up: "What do you care about these things at home like this? It's almost done. If you don't look good on your face, then don't go." The government is gone for a long time, how can I talk about the style of the lady of the government
Lu Yao was so sad that tears fell.
Han Jiancheng was irritable when he saw this and got up and went out. After the last time, although the couple reconciled, there was a crack in the end.
Yurong was not as entangled as Lu Yao, she directly refused Yuchen's invitation on the grounds of being in the filial piety period. Regardless of her past grievances or planning for the future, she was unwilling to deal with Yuchen again.
Hong Yin said, "Madam, Grandma Sangu is now in charge of the general affairs of the Yanwang Mansion. Will we offend her if we refuse the invitation?"
Yu Rong shook his head and said, "No. I have filial piety on me, so it would not be suitable to go to the banquet. Besides, maybe I won't go, it's just what she wants!" The two sisters didn't know much about it. Feelings, this time Yuchen posts to her just to look good on the face.
Hong Yin hesitated and said, "Madam, I think you should walk with Sangu's grandmother more. Then there will be someone who will support you if you have anything to do in the future."
Yu Rong smiled lightly and said, "Support? I'm afraid that if I walk too close to her, I will be involved in the future." Yu Rong is also concerned about the outside world now, she doesn't think Yan Wushuang will be able to get it for a long time.
Knowing what Yuchen was thinking, Hong Yin had a horrified expression on his face: "My wife meant that the capital would not be kept by then?" Hong Yin always felt that the war was too far away from them.
Yu Rong said, "Ming King is brave and good at war, and he has the title of ever-victorious general. Once he brings troops to attack the capital, the capital will not be able to keep it." At that time, the dynasty will be changed.
Hong Yin was a little scared: "Then we will be in danger of our lives by then?" In the war, not only the high-ranking officials, but also the common people will suffer.
Yu Rong said: "If the situation is not right, we will avoid going to the countryside." At first, I planned to store more food, but later I thought about it and it was not safe. If someone finds out, this food will become a disaster, and avoiding the country to the countryside will not worry about it. The countryside was originally a place where food was produced. As long as you plan properly, it is much safer than in the city.
Hong Yin shivered and said, "Madam, I heard that the soldiers from the Northwest are fierce, and wherever they go, they are killed and burned. If Ming Wang really leads his troops to attack the capital, we will avoid the countryside and flee. But?" Killing, robbing, burning, this is a rumor that Yan Wushuang's people deliberately corrupted the reputation of the Northwest Army. The news of the common people lags behind, and they have listened to it a lot, so they naturally believe it.
Yurong listened and laughed: "Those are just rumors. If the Northwestern soldiers are like rumors, wouldn't they be bandits? How can such a person be supported by the people, how can he win most of the country. Besides, I The Fourth Sister would not allow them to do this!" Yuxi is the one in power, and she does not dare to arrogantly restrain the people below.
Hong Yin asked carefully: "Mrs., what kind of person is Grandma Sigu?" Hong Yin heard a lot of Yuxi's rumors, and of course, what he heard was negative.
Yu Rong thought for a while and said, "Sister Si is a smart person with a city government, well, she is also very courageous." Without courage, she didn't dare to fight against her father, and she had never been ashamed.
Hong Yin said, "But it's rumored that Grandma Sigu is very jealous, but any woman who is close to King Ming will not end well."
Yuxi mocked: "What kind of jealousy, it's just jealousy. How many of this woman would like her husband to hug each other? It's a pity that they don't have the skills of my fourth sister."
Hongyin thinks this also makes sense.
Yuxi, who was chanted, was checking the thirteen scriptures rewritten by Zaozao at this time.
Brother Hao has checked this scripture for help, so Zaozao is not worried about making mistakes again.
After reading it, Yuxi nodded and said, "Yes, no more mistakes this time."
Zaozao said with a look of expectation: "Mother, you said that when I have copied the "Diamond Sutra" a hundred times, I will be allowed to go to the front."
Yuxi said, "My mother counts. Now Yunnan and Guangxi are at war. Where do you want to go?"
Zaozao said without even thinking about it: "You can go anywhere."
Yuxi glanced at Yun Qing next to him, and said, "Your father meant you to go to Guangxi." At first, Yun Qing was going to let Du Zheng be the coach to coordinate the whole battle, but later changed his mind. Let Du Zheng lead 300,000 troops to attack Guangxi, and Han Jianye lead 200,000 troops to attack Yunnan.
Yuxi knew that Yun Qing made this decision after careful consideration, so he didn't comment on this decision.
Zaozao didn't ask why, but readily agreed: "Okay, then go to Guangxi." As long as you can go to the battlefield, it's the same as going to Guangxi or Yunnan.
Yuxi stood up and said to Zaozao: "Follow me." She prepared a gift for Zaozao.
As soon as he entered the house, Zaozao was attracted by the armor hanging in the middle of the room. This armor is silver-gray. The inner layer of the armor is made of cowhide, and the outer layer is iron mesh armor. The pieces of armor are connected like fish scales. Arrows cannot penetrate and can protect key parts of the body. It took three blacksmiths more than half a year to complete such an exquisite armor. Because the number is too small, in the army, only the generals above the third rank can be assigned one.
Zaozao couldn't help but walked forward and touched it, and then asked in surprise, "Mother, is this for me?"
Yuxi nodded and said, "Try it on to see if it fits?"
Zaozao couldn't wait to take off her outer robe, and let Qiu He help her wear the armor on her body.
Yuxi couldn't help but smile and shook his head.
Passing the armor on him, Zaozao stood in front of Yuxi and said, "Mother, am I very heroic in this armor?"
Yuxi looked carefully, and said with a smile, "Go out and show your father." It was exactly a reduced version of Yun Qing.
After leaving the house, Zaozao saw Brother Hao'er and Liu'er all there. Zaozao also turned around in front of the crowd deliberately, which was not good enough.
Brother Xuan, who was not interested in fighting, looked at this armor without turning his eyes, let alone other people.
Brother Rui jealous immediately after seeing it: "Mother, I want such an armor too."
Brother You also liked it very much, and asked for a set.
Liu Er couldn't help but exclaimed: "Sister, you look so beautiful in this armor." He was too handsome.
Yuxi smiled and said, "When you grow up and go to the battlefield, you will naturally be indispensable."
Brother Hao was the most calm, and asked: "Mother, are you going to let the eldest sister go to the front line in these two days?" Although this armor is rare, as long as he wants his mother, he will definitely not refuse. Well, but it won’t be wasted if you don’t use it for the time being.
Yuxi said: "Choose a personal guard tomorrow, and you can set off the next day." According to the jujube's temperament, I am afraid that I can't wait to leave tomorrow. It can be delayed for a day, if the time is too long, I guess this girl is not happy.
Unexpectedly, Zaozao didn't want to wait for a day: "Mother, I have already picked the guard." After speaking, she said the names of the six candidates she had selected.
In addition to copying scriptures these days, Zaozao is also thinking about who to protect him. Sure enough, she didn't waste her time, she used it so soon.
Yuxi shook his head and said, "Only six are too few. I will ask your father to pick another six for you. Tomorrow you pack your things and set off the next day." Twelve personal guards should be almost there.
If it was the date, the date would definitely not be willing to wait more, even for one day. But this time he was punished and Zaozao felt a lot better: "Listen to mother."
After the six siblings went out. Brother Rui looked at the armor on Zaozao and said: "Sister, wait for you to come back, borrow this armor for me to pass on!" Brother Rui was greedy.
Zaozao flatly refused: "No, this armor I want to be a family heirloom, and it will be passed on to my son in the future."
"Cough, cough..." Liu'er was choked upon hearing this, his face flushed, and he coughed vigorously.
Brother Rui exclaimed: "Sister, wait for your son to wear this armor for more than 20 years! Big sister, you can lend me to wear it first, and when your son grows up, I will give him a better one."
Brother You didn't think it was too much to watch the excitement, clapped his hands and laughed: "Sister, not only do you want to go to the battlefield, but you also want to marry!"
Brother Xuan didn't know what to do, and turned to look at Brother Hao. Those eyes seemed to ask, eldest brother, what's the situation
Brother Hao touched his forehead, it is really a headache to have such a big sister with a treasure!
The sky was clear this morning, and Yuxi and Yun Qing took the five sisters and brothers Liuer to the gate of the palace to see Zaozao off.
Zaozao stepped on the black-headed horse and waved to everyone: "Father, mother, Ahao, you are waiting for me to return in victory."
Looking at the excited Zaozao, Yuxi repeated what he said before: "When you arrive in Guangxi, you have to listen to your Uncle Du. If you let me know that you don't act on your own accord, do you know the consequences?"
Zaozao smiled and said: "Mother, don't worry, I will definitely listen to Uncle Du. Okay, it's getting late, I'm leaving." After finishing speaking, he rode away happily.
Brother Rui looked at Zaozao's back and said to himself: "I really want to grow up soon!" This way, he can go to the battlefield to kill the enemy just like the older sister.