You Miao's words really came from the sincerity. Over the years, Nie Dan's upright conduct was like a mountain behind You Miao. You Miao traverses the court, big and small matters, military and political affairs, people's livelihood, reforms, and suppression of rebellion.
The court was not only afraid of Sun Yu, but also afraid of Zhao Chao, and even more afraid of Nie Dan. What regality, qualifications, and the same party to fight against differences are all fake, only the tens of thousands of troops in the hands of Nie Dan, and the 100,000 people who are blocking the north of the front line are true. Nie Dan supported Zhao Chao, and no one in the court dared to move the emperor. And once Nie Dan withdraws his support, the old grudges between the new dynasty and the nobility over the years will not be resolved with a few words.
Therefore, You Miao will do everything she can to prevent this from happening.
"Your family's industry is really impressive." Nie Dan smiled and said, "As expected, it is said that Youjia is the first in Jiangnan."
When the servants saw that it was the young master, they rushed out to greet him. You Miao walked in with Nie Dan and said, "It's too far. Although my father started from scratch, he can only be regarded as a nouveau riche. Like the Tang family in the south of the Yangtze River, the Xie family looks down on the newcomers."
Nie Dan nodded and declined to comment on the renovation style of the building. The Moyan Building has not yet opened, but all the plants and trees in the courtyard, rockeries and springs have been arranged. You Miao took Nie Dan to a courtyard near the river. It was very quiet inside, except for the river water surging in the wind from time to time. A full moon is reflected in the sky and water.
"Why are you here so late?" Qiao Rong came in sleepy eyes in the corridor, and was stunned when she saw You Miao with a tall man she didn't know.
You Miao hurriedly introduced to Nie Dan: "This is my cousin. Cousin, this is my sworn brother."
Qiao Rong understood and hurriedly said, "This will let people arrange food."
Nie Dan nodded and said, "It's disturbing."
Qiao Rong smiled and said, "This is You Miao's place. I'm just helping to take care of it. Big brother just treats this place as his own home. Let's have some side dishes first, and I'll go to the kitchen to see."
You Miao nodded hurriedly, and Qiao Rong bowed slightly to Nie Dan and retire.
Nie Dan looked a little dazed, You Miao let him in, knowing that Nie Dan was not used to being served, he sent all the maids away. Only Mu Feng was left and let him listen to Nie Dan's orders outside the courtyard.
"Mu Feng has been following me since I returned to Jiangnan." You Miao said, "Let's give the eldest brother a call first."
Nie Dan hurriedly said, "No need."
You Miao raised his hand to signal what he wanted, otherwise Nie Dan would be inconvenienced by being alone. He said to Mu Feng, "You don't have to tell me anything that General Nie has ordered you to do. You can listen to what he has to say here."
Mu Feng nodded and took the lead. Nie Dan smiled and said, "No matter what you and I say, we are all brothers. Big brother will not doubt you."
You Miao hummed, Nie Dan undressed in front of the mirror, showing his muscles covered in scars, and You Miao helped him put on a robe. The two sat at the table drinking tea, Qiao Rong didn't wait for You Miao to speak, she had already scurried outside and ordered to go down. First, boil water for Nie Dan to take a bath.
After washing, the window in the room facing the river in the courtyard was opened, and the brazier in the room was burning warmly. There was a table of side dishes and a pot of shochu. They are all winter fresh in Yangzhou.
You Miao poured wine for Nie Dan and said with a smile, "Since you're back, let's rest for a few days."
Nie Dan finally nodded and said, "One step, one step, but I still have to trouble you to watch over the pension."
You Miao hummed: "I know."
Nie Dan raised his chopsticks and took a bite of the side dish, but he was silent for a while, You Miao was worried, and was a little scared of him, for fear that he would say something like Zhumen's wine, meat, stinky roads and frozen bones. For example, the front line is eating tree bark and grass roots. , Jiangnan is still singing every night, drinking and feasting every day...
"Is the food not delicious, big brother?" You Miao asked.
Nie Dan said, "No, it tastes very similar to what your sister-in-law made before she was alive."
When You Miao saw that the dish was fried shrimp with lily, he felt relieved. This dish is quite common in Jiangnan. Presumably the chef hired by Moyanlou was also attentive, so he said to Mu Feng, "Go and ask who made this dish."
You Miao wanted the cook to make some more, but Qiao Rong came over after a while with a smile and asked, "Is the food delicious? The building hasn't opened yet. I cook it myself."
You Miao was a little surprised, and laughed again in her heart, saying that Qiao Rong is really good, she can go to the hall and go to the kitchen. Nie Dan cupped his hands and said, "I'm bothering the girl. I'm really disturbed by these nuisances."
Qiao Rong said, "Miaozi's brother, who is also his own, eat more if he likes it."
After speaking, he came over to pour the wine again, and You Miao's heart moved. Thinking that Nie Dan should rest and relax, he said to Qiao Rong, "Cousin, come over and have a couple of glasses too."
Qiao Rong hummed, Nie Dan hurriedly made a seat for Qiao Rong to sit down, You Miao ordered the servants to put chopsticks, bowls and cups, Qiao Rong said again: "I like the champion red in Jiangbo Villa very much, but it has a lot of stamina. , I dare not drink too much."
Nie Dan fought in the army and fought in the army all his life, and he has been a widow for fifteen years. After his wife died, the capital came to serve as a matchmaker to let him continue his string, and he stepped over the threshold. However, Nie Dan never had contact with the girl, and most of them refused on the grounds of going on an expedition. Qiao Rong is also a lady, and she behaves appropriately. During the banquet, Nie Dan talked a lot about the march, arranging troops, and the customs outside the Great Wall. Qiao Rong just laughed and listened, and was very curious.
You Miao was drinking wine, thinking in her heart that Qiao Rong was too old and not married. If both parties are interested, it would be a good thing to be able to match. Thinking about this, she turned her eyes to the east and looked to the west, Qiao Rong guessed. The meaning is, after drinking and eating food, let someone clean up the table and go back to sleep. Said, "Is Miaozi going to sleep at home tonight?"
You Miao had this intention and said, "It's too late to go back, so just rest in the building."
Nie Dan said: "Don't bother people to clean up, you and I sleep on the couch."
When Nie Dan spoke, You Miao nodded happily. After drinking, her whole body became hot, and she huddled with Nie Dan to sleep. It's still very bright on a snowy day outside, and the night light shines through the window lattice.
You Miao whispered: "Big brother."
Nie Dan sighed, closed his eyes, and apparently never fell asleep. After a long time, he sighed and said, "I haven't slept in the bed at home for many years."
You Miao asked: "You fought for Tianqi's march. What has supported you all these years?"
Nie Dan didn't answer, after a long time, You Miao was a little sleepy, Nie Danfang said: "I made an appointment with Yun'er, no matter what, we must have a home..."
"Yeah." You Miao was dazed and muttered, "That's what you said..."
Nie Dan said: "Master Wang set the Central Plains Day..."
Next, You Miao was too sleepy to hear what Nie Dan said.