It was raining all day, sometimes pattering, sometimes silent. Han Jianming opened the window, and the wind mixed with drizzle drifted into the house, bringing a chill.
Han Jianming asked, "Brother You haven't arrived yet?" Half a month ago, I received a letter from Yuxi saying that Qiyou is going to visit Jiangnan and it's time to count.
Han Hao shook his head and said: "No. Don't worry, Lord, I have sent Yun Zhe to guard at the gate of the city. If the little Royal Highness enters the city, Yun Zhe will come back and report the letter." Han Yunzhe has seen Qiyou, so it is most appropriate to send him there. .
After a pause, Han Hao asked, "Master, what happened to the little palace in Jiangnan this time?"
"I said I came to Jiangnan to play." Seeing Han Hao's very surprised look, Han Jianming said: "This is what the princess said in the letter." Not to mention other people, even Han Jianming was half-believing this statement. Jiangnan is different from Mianzhou. Recently, there has been nothing wrong with Qiyou and Qihao. He should not accumulate a good reputation.
For a long time, Han Hao said: "The princess is really spoiling children." The little majesty is just a teenage boy, so he can rest assured that he will go to the south of the Yangtze River thousands of miles away to play alone. The prince and the princess have a big heart.
Han Jianming smiled and said, "Don't underestimate Qiyou, this kid is stubborn but smart, otherwise the princess won't let him come to Jiangnan."
At this moment, Brother You entered Jinling City. He originally thought that there should be no one on the road when it was raining, but he did not expect that there were many pedestrians with umbrellas on the street.
Qiyou looked at a few women holding umbrellas, turned around and asked Yu Zhi: "Yu Zhi, didn't you say that Jiangnan has strict rules, and women who can't go out of the gate and don't step forward?" Why are there so many on the street? Woman.
Yu Zhi smiled lightly: "The one who doesn't go out of the door and doesn't step forward refers to the daughters of the big family. If ordinary girls don't go out, how can they survive?"
Qiyou couldn't help but laughed and said, "You are right, it's me." After hearing Zaozao often complained that too many women in Jiangnan do not go out, he mistakenly thought that women from Jiangnan were not Going out!
Yu Zhi looked at Qiyou and said, "Four Lord, before leaving, the princess told me that if you make trouble in Jiangnan, she will not let you go out again."
Qi Hao happily said: "I came to Jiangnan for fun, not to make trouble." The main reason is that Jiangnan Zaozao described as picturesque, so I always wanted to come and see.
After two quarters of an hour, a group of people came to the gate of the governor. Looking at the two majestic stone lions and the three scarlet beast head gates, Qiyou smiled and said: "The Governor's Mansion is no worse than ours."
Yu Zhi sternly said: "Four Lord, be careful."
Qiyou felt that Yu Zhi was too rigid, and said, "I didn't say anything wrong. The Palace was originally the Governor's Palace in the northwest." However, the Ming Palace has now been expanded a bit, and it is larger than it should be here. However, Jiangnan’s house is well-known for its exquisiteness. If you want to come to Han Mansion, you have to make them look good.
Yu Zhi didn't speak any more.
The group got off their horses, and as soon as they crossed the gate, they saw Han Jianming walking over with Xiang and Chang's group.
Brother Hua was the first to speak: "Father, brother." As for the Xiang family standing next to Han Jianming, because Han Jianming hadn't introduced him to ignore the past.
Han Jianming nodded.
Qiyou said to Han Jianming with a smile on his face: "Uncle, I haven't seen you in a few years, you are getting younger and younger." This is not entirely false, Yun Qing is two years younger than Han Jianming, but look. He is older than Han Jianming.
Brother Chang couldn't help shaking when he heard this, this cousin actually dared to talk to his father like this. It was Han Jianming who was always strict with him, which made Brother Chang very scared.
Han Jianming smiled and stepped forward and patted Qiyou on the back: "You stinky boy, even uncle dare to make fun."
Qiyou said sincerely, "Uncle, I'm not joking, I'm telling the truth."
Han Jianming laughed loudly, and then introduced Xiang to Qiyou: "This is your elder aunt."
Qiyou glanced at Xiang, and called out his aunt very well. However, I underestimated it in my heart. This woman is about the same age as Cousin Hua, and this eldest uncle can do it.
Brother Hua said blankly: "Mother." For Brother Hua, the stepmother who appeared halfway through was almost like a stranger.
Xiang responded with a smile.
Brother You's brows trembled, and then raised his head and smiled: "Auntie, how come I didn't meet you for the first time with Cousin Hua?"
Xiang's face became stiff, and he didn't understand where he had offended Brother Hua, so he made him attack in front of so many people. Xiang Qiang smiled and said, "The gift is in the house!"
Han Jianming smiled and said, "Come in!" The sky is still clouded, and who knows if it will rain in the future.
A group of people walked towards the upper courtyard.
As soon as Qiu saw Brother You, he put his arms in his arms and screamed heartily, tears falling on Brother You's face.
Brother You frowned tightly, and this grandmother was too careless. But even though he was impatient, he didn't dare to push the Qiu clan away, otherwise he would definitely have to be trained when he went back.
Because Brother You did not conceal his emotions, Han Jianming hurriedly stepped forward and smiled when he saw this: "Mother, Brother You has been on the road for half a month, so let him take a bath first. What can you say? It will be said later."
After hearing this, the Qiu family let go of Brother You: "Good boy, go take a shower first, and come out to eat after the shower. I have ordered the kitchen to make your favorite braised pork."
Brother You said with a grin: "Grandma, you remembered it wrong. The ones who love braised pork are my dad and elder sister." He also likes braised pork, but his favorite is roasted whole lamb.
The Qiu family didn't feel embarrassed: "I don't have a good memory as I get older."
During the meal, Ruyan introduced each dish to Brother You. These dishes include stewed chicken, squirrel mandarin fish, game crab soup, braised pork, duck blood vermicelli...
Qiyou smiled and said: "The eldest sister has been talking about the squirrel mandarin fish and duck blood fans here when she comes home. The dishes are not good, but it's a pity that Mama Bai can't make the taste she wants." It's not that Mama Bai's craftsmanship is not good, but The ingredients are not fresh.
Qiu took the public chopsticks and caught a piece of fish for Qi Hao, and said with a smile: "Eat more fish, it is smart to eat fish."
Qiyou said cheerfully: "Grandma, I am smart if I don't eat fish." Of the six children, Brother Jiyou is the worst ass, and he doesn't know what humility is.
Qiu's eyebrows smiled and said, "Yes, my brother You is smart if he doesn't eat fish." Not to mention that Qiyou hasn't seen him for a long time, but Qiu's grandson is also a bottomless love.
These dishes are so delicious that Qiyou accidentally ate them. Touching his chubby belly, Qiyou said, "Grandma, uncle, I'm sleepy, and I have to go to bed." Even if they walked slowly and tiredly after such a long journey.
Qiyou's yard was arranged in the front yard. Originally, the Qiu family wanted Qiyou to live in her yard, but Han Jianming refused. Qi Youxu was eleven years old, how could he still live in the backyard. Of course, even if he agrees, Qiyou is not willing to live in the back house, which is very inconvenient.
As soon as I lay down, I heard Zhao Qian, his confidant entourage, say outside: "Four Young Master, Madam Uncle sent someone to bring things over."
Qiyou lazily said: "Bring it in and show me." Look at the meeting present this elder aunt gave.
When you opened the box, there was a piece of inkstone inside, with a pattern of a crane standing on top of the pine.
Qiyou took the inkstone in his hand and observed it carefully, then smiled and said to Brother Hua: "These cranes and Cangsong are not carved, but natural. Such things are rare, cousin, It seems that the uncle likes this aunt very much!" You don't need to ask Brother You to know that this piece of inkstone must have been brought out by Han Jianming. Duan inkstones are originally rare, so the naturally formed patterns are even rarer and ordinary people can't get them.
Brother Hua didn't say a word, Han Jianming didn't like that woman had nothing to do with him.
Qiyou is also used to Hua Ge's temperament: "What did the woman give you?"
Hua Ge'er said indifferently: "A piece of Hetian jade carved with a sea Dongqing pecking a swan."
Qiyou's face was a bit unsightly and said, "Don't you know that you never wear jade pendants?" Xiang didn't know that Hua's preferences were normal, but as a father, he didn't even know his son's preferences. Much incompetent.
"It doesn't matter whether he knows it or not." After a pause, Brother Hua said again: "Four young masters, not anyone who is a father can be as good as a prince. So, you have to cherish your luck." Yun Qing said to Liu. The preferences of each child are clear. So every time they go out or on their birthdays, Yun Qing can give them gifts that they like.
Qiyou raised his eyebrows, and said with a cold snort: "Xifu? When did I give up on my luck?"
Brother Hua glanced at him, but did not speak.
When Qiyou looked at him, he couldn't help but think of Brother Hao, and suddenly frustrated: "Forget it, I won't talk to you, I'm going to sleep." I don't know if it was the reason why I stayed with Qihao. , Brother Hua acts a bit like Qi Hao.
The futon returned to the main courtyard and said to Xiang Shi: "Madam, the little majesty has collected things."
Xiang frowned and said: "His Royal Highness seems to have a lot of opinions on me."
"Madam, it is estimated that the little majesty was influenced by the fourth master." After a pause, the futon said: "Madam, you are an elder, even if the little majesty doesn't like you, it doesn't matter." The two will not meet in the future, so they like it. It doesn't matter whether it is or not.
Xiang Shi smiled bitterly: "I'm worried that the little majesty was affected by the princess." If the princess doesn't like her, she will be in a bad situation when she returns to Gaocheng.
Fu Tuan felt that Xiang was thinking too much: "Madam, the princess is a married girl, so she can't care about the affairs in the Han Mansion. Moreover, the old lady doesn't always say that the princess is busy, and the servants guess she doesn't have time even if she wants to. "
"The fourth master's marriage is the princess's decision, and it is the girl of General Xu's family." Xu Zhen is a general with 300,000 soldiers and horses in his hand, with high authority. How can such a daughter-in-law enter the door
The Xiang clan said with some worry: "The eldest girl and the fourth master are looking for prominent people. I don't know what kind of family the master intends to give the second master?" If the girl who married Brother Chang is also a girl from a prominent family, then Even if she gave birth to a son, her life in Han Mansion would not be easy.
Futon said with relief: "Madam, don't worry, the master knows it well. Madam, the most important thing for you now is to have a good baby and give birth to a fat young master."
Xiang nodded: "You're right, help me go to bed to rest!" Recently, Xiang has a short spirit and is more lethargic.
In the afternoon, Brother You took Brother Hua and Yu Zhi out to go shopping, and they didn't come back until dark.
After taking a shower, I saw Han Yunzhe coming over and said: "My lord, the elder said that he has something to do with the Fourth Master." Qiyou and Brother Hua ate outside and were full.
Qiyou smiled and nodded. Cousin Hua is the eldest brother's companion, so I believe the eldest uncle will not be embarrassed.
Brother Hua entered the study and stood in the middle of the room and bowed to Han Jianming: "Father." He was polite and unfamiliar.
Han Jianming looked at the polite and rusty Hua Ge, and his heart was overwhelmed. But Brother Hua couldn't make mistakes like this, and he couldn't scold him: "Where did you go to play with Brother You today?" It was Han Hao's son Han Yunzhe who took them to play today. What did Brother You do when he came back? Tell Han Jianming one by one. At this time, he has nothing to look for.
Hua Ge'er said blankly: "His Royal Highness walked Jiangmen Street from beginning to end and ate several snacks." Qiyou is not jujube, so he won't buy it blindly. The money should be spent on the blade, and he can save a lot of money when he is familiar with the situation here before buying things.
With a hum, Han Jianming asked again: "How are you in the palace these years?"
"Uncle, aunt and cousin are very good to me." The palace is more like his home.
Han Jianming didn't think about restoring the relationship between father and son after Brother Hua was sent back. It's a pity that Brother Hua never gave him this opportunity, and he gave up after a long time.
"The Xu family girl, are you still satisfied?" The marriage is about to be fixed, and I don't think it is unnecessary to ask again.
Brother Hua didn't answer this, but asked: "The eldest sister married to Feng's house, and I decided on Xu's girl again. Dad, what kind of family are you going to give to the eldest brother?"
This is obviously something in the words, Han Jianming stared at Brother Hua and asked: "If you have something, just say it."
Being stared like this, Hua Geer's expression remained the same. If it were Brother Chang, he would have been terrified.
Brother Hua said, "Father, the Feng family and the Xu family are both in charge of the military. Father, if you marry your eldest brother a girl who holds military power, your aunt and uncle will definitely think more about it." He no longer likes the Han family. Also a member of this family. If something happened to the Han family, he couldn't take care of himself.
Han Jianming's expression changed. He wanted to find more prominent in-laws for his family, but he almost made a taboo.
Calming down, Han Jianming asked, "Did Shi Ziye tell you something?"
Brother Hua shook his head and said, "I thought it myself." If my father did too much, then my aunt would definitely guard him. The biggest backer of the Han family is the aunt. If she is disgusted by her, the Han family is likely to be kicked out of the center of power.
Han Jianming looked at Brother Hua with a complicated expression, and after a long time he said, "I see."
Brother Hua didn't know Han Jianming's entangled mood, but even if he knew it, he wouldn't care.
Han Jianming summoned Mr. Zhao to come in and told Mr. Zhao the last words of Brother Hua.
Mr. Zhao looked a little serious: "Master, although Si Ye said he thought it himself, this kind of thinking can't come out of thin air." Si Ye grew up in the palace, so he must have heard something about this.
Han Jianming nodded and said, "I think so too. Now it seems that the marriage with the Liu family is impossible."
After finishing speaking, Han Jianming sighed: "If Brother Hua is the eldest son, then I won't have much to worry about." With Brother Hua's ability, even if he can't bring the Han family to the next level, Shoucheng is more than enough. of.