The Duke's Mansion of Wei, the study room in the main residence.

Fu Yanqing sat in front of the case, holding the letter sent from Puzhou City and reading it several times with his brows furrowed.

The letter was written by Guo Wei himself, and together with Fu Jinzhan's family letter, it was sent through the channels of the Fu family.

Fu Yanqing and Guo Wei have been dating for many years and are familiar with each other. The letter is also stamped with Guo Wei's personal seal, so it cannot be fake.

It was just the content of the letter that made Fu Yanqing fall into deep thought.

Mrs. Yang sat aside with Fu Jinzhan's family letter, weeping silently and sobbing while reading it.

Fu Yanqing said helplessly: "Jinzhan got out of trouble and was able to save his life. Everything is fine. Madam should be happy. Why don't you keep crying?"

Mrs. Yang wiped her tears with her handkerchief and said, "I am crying because my eldest sister is happy!"

Fu Yanqing smiled bitterly and shook his head. Yang glanced at him and couldn't help but murmured sadly: "Although Jinzhan is not from my concubine, since my sister left, the three brothers and sisters have been raised by me. We

Deep relationship between mother and son

Hou...Jinzhan is married to Puzhou, and the last time I saw him was more than two years ago...Damn Li Shouzhen, he just committed evil and sought death, and he even wanted to drag the Fu family to be buried with him! Neither father nor son is a good person.

You deserve to die!"

Fu Yanqing sighed and said, "Okay, Madam, death is like a lamp going out, grievances are wiped out, my entire Fu family is unscathed, Jinzhan is safe and sound, this is already a great blessing from heaven!"

"That's true..." Mrs. Yang wiped away her tears and carefully put away Fu Jinzhan's family letter, "I will show it to Jin Huan later. They have been sisters who have slept together on the same bed since they were young, and their hearts are connected...

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Seeing that Fu Yanqing ignored her and just stared at the letter, Yang frowned and asked with concern: "What did Privy Guo say in the letter?"

Fu Yanqing murmured subconsciously: "Guo Wei is attracted to the golden ring..."

"Ah? What?!" Yang was shocked and the silk handkerchief in her hand fell to the ground.

Fu Yanqing came back to his senses and said hurriedly: "No no! Madam, please don't misunderstand. Guo Weixin said in the letter that he has a young talent under his command who is about the same age as my Jin Huan. He wants to act as a matchmaker and arrange a marriage between the two families!"

Yang glared at her husband angrily and stroked her chest: "I was scared to death!"

Fu Yanqing was ashamed, patted his forehead and smiled bitterly.

When Fu Jinhuan's marriage was mentioned, Yang became interested and hurriedly sat aside and asked, "How can I tell you specifically? Who is this person's name? What is his family background? What is his official title? What is his relationship with Privy Council Guo..."

Fu Yanqing said helplessly: "My wife asked such a detailed question, how should I answer my husband? Guo Weixin didn't reveal much in his letter..."

"Guo Wei said that this son's name is Zhu Xiu, a native of Haozhou. He was originally a marching staff officer under Tianxiong Army. Later he went to Jingzhou and joined Shi Kuangwei of Zhangyi Army. He was deeply trusted and used by Shi Kuangwei.

This time in Guanzhong to suppress the rebellion and annihilate Wang Jingchong and Zhao Siwan, Zhu Xiuyou came up with a plan to defeat the enemy and captured Puzhou City. It was also because Zhu Xiu used a plan to recruit the rebel generals to surrender that he could eliminate Li Shouzhen in one fell swoop by cooperating with others!

Guo Wei said that he would ask the imperial court for merit and commend Zhu Xiu as the marching commander of the Zhangyi Army and concurrently as the governor of Jing."

Mrs. Yang listened carefully. After listening, she unfolded Fu Jinzhan's family letter, pointed to the name mentioned above and said in surprise: "Could this be the person who saved Jinzhan from trouble?"

Fu Yanqing stroked his beard: "Yes, it's this guy!"

Yang was stunned for a moment and said suspiciously: "Zhu Xiu...how do you think I have heard this name before?"

Fu Yanqing smiled and said: "Madam, I forgot that when Jinzhan came back from Cangzhou two years ago, she told us that she met a hermit disciple in Cangzhou who behaved differently from ordinary people. Although he was a young man, he had a rich mind and extraordinary knowledge.

.Cangzhou City can be defended, and this person is indispensable!"

Yang thought back and said in surprise: "Yes! That's the name! So it turns out that he is the person Privy Guo was talking about?"

Fu Yanqing nodded and said with a smile: "This boy is quite destined to be my Fu family."

Yang frowned and said: "Jin Zhan also praised this person in his family book. The child is very high-spirited and has never seen her speak so highly of anyone. If he can be appreciated by Privy Guo, his talent must be good.

It's just that in the imperial court, I haven't heard of a minister named Zhu? In Haozhou, I haven't heard of any high-ranking Zhu family? Moreover, Jingzhou is remote, and he is just a marching commander, with a lower official position...

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"What a woman's opinion!" Fu Yanqing shook his head, "Madam, don't forget that the fact that this son can get Guo Wei to personally help with matchmaking is enough to explain a lot of problems! It doesn't matter if the official family background is a little different, at his age, as long as he is with

If you treat people right and follow the right path, you will have great potential in the future!"

Yang nodded, and then asked doubtfully: "Could it be that this person named Zhu Xiu, relying on his kindness to the Fu family, wants to join forces with Privy Guo to force me, the Fu family, to marry her daughter?"

Fu Yanqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and reprimanded: "That's nonsense! Guo Wei is a great man in the world and has known me for many years. How could he do such a despicable thing? What's more, if I, the Fu family, don't agree, who dares to force me?"

Yang sneered and said: "Master, please calm down. It's my fault. However, I still feel that this son's status is a bit low and does not match our golden ring."

"Well..." Fu Yanqing stroked his beard and said nothing.

After all, Ms. Yang had been husband and wife with him for more than 20 years. She immediately noticed her husband's thoughts and exclaimed: "Master, you don't want to agree to Privy Council Guo, do you?"

"If Privy Guo proposes marriage for his nephew, as long as Jin Huan agrees, I will of course be happy to see it come to fruition. But this Zhu Xiu is not even a regular subordinate of Privy Guo, and he is in a remote and remote Jingzhou. Even if he is,

How talented is he, and what is his future prospects? He saved Jinzhan and was kind to the Fu family. The master can give him a large sum of money, or find opportunities to support him in return, but he has to marry a daughter... I can't be a concubine.

promise!"

Mrs. Yang shed tears as she spoke, and even swallowed: "When Jinzhan marries to Puzhou, I feel that I am already separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, but Jingzhou is further away than Puzhou, and it is still a border area. I heard that

The people there don't even have enough to eat, and they fight with the Shu army and the Tubo people every day... How can you live in a place like that for a long time?"

Fu Yanqing was so disturbed by his wife's crying that he patiently comforted him: "Madam, don't be anxious, this matter has not yet been decided. Whether it will succeed or not will depend on Mrs. Fu's decision. You are crying, and it seems that you are about to make a decision."

It’s like giving a golden ring to get married..."

Fu Yanqing stretched out his hand to wipe away the tears on his old wife's face, which made Mr. Yang angry for a while, and he burst into tears and laughed: "Did I agree to be my concubine and reject this matter?"

Fu Yanqing smiled vaguely and said, "Let me husband think about how to reply to the letter."

Mrs. Yang stood up and said politely: "I will take my leave now and won't disturb you anymore."

When Mrs. Yang left the inner study, Fu Yanqing grabbed a walnut on the plate and threw it out of the window, with a faint "Oh!"

"How long do you want to hide? Come in quickly!" Fu Yanqing laughed loudly, with a look of doting in his eyes.

"Hehe~" Fu Jinhuan appeared sneakily outside the window and playfully threw the walnut back into the room. Fu Yanqing caught it casually and crushed it with a little force.

Fu Jinhuan quickly ran into the inner study and stood behind Fu Yanqing, squeezing his shoulders and patting his back, showing his hospitality.

"How did daddy find me?"

Fu Yanqing picked out the walnut kernels and said with a smile: "Dad has been fighting all his life. If he didn't have this vigilance, how could he survive today?"

Fu Jinhuan leaned beside him and said with a sweet smile: "Who in the world doesn't know that the famous Fu Si Si was personally selected by Emperor Zhuang Zong to be Cong Ma Zhi. His martial arts skills are extraordinary and he has few rivals in the world!"

Fu Jinhuan hummed and made random gestures with his hands.

"Haha~ Daddy is old! He is already an old man who knows his destiny, so he is useless!" Fu Yanqing looked at his beloved daughter fondly.

"Daddy is not old!" Fu Jin hugged his father's arm.

Fu Yanqing said softly: "Dad is indeed old, but he hasn't seen you get married yet, so he can't bear to grow old..."

Fu Jinhuan raised his head with a naive look on his face: "Dad also wants me to marry Zhu who was introduced by Uncle Guo...Who is Zhu?"

"Zhu Xiu." Fu Yanqing said with a smile, "You heard it all? What do you think? Tell dad. You girl, like Jinzhan, has had ideas since she was a child. When I married your sister, dad would have listened more to her thoughts.

, I am afraid that she would not agree to Li Shouzhen’s marriage proposal, and that she would not become a widow at such a young age, and that she would almost be implicated..."

Fu Yanqing's eyes flashed with self-reproach, and Fu Jinhuan hurriedly said: "Sister told me that Li Shouzhen was very powerful back then, and if the Fu family did not marry him, it would be difficult to resist the Khitan war. Although my sister didn't like Li Chongxun, she wanted to do it for Fu.

Yes, she is willing to get married. After so many years, dad does not need to blame himself."

Fu Yanqing comforted her daughter, caressed her daughter's hair, and said happily: "Dad's Huan'er has grown up too..."

Fu Jinhuan said quietly: "Dad, do our Fu family have to rely on Uncle Guo to survive now?"

Fu Yanqing smiled and said, "That's not the case. Guo Wei's letter was just to discuss with me. If Fu is interested, I can send you to Jingzhou to meet Zhu Xiu in the name of reuniting with your sister."

Your eldest brother is currently following Guo Wei in Qizhou to defend against the Shu army, and your sister is relaxing in Jingzhou. If you are willing, you can also go there, just treat it as a long trip, and then you three brothers and sisters will come back together."

Fu Jinhuan blinked and pursed his lips and said, "I heard what dad meant. He still wants me to see Zhu Xiu."

"Haha, I believe in your Uncle Guo's vision. The people he has matched should be good. Of course, you don't need to take this matter to heart. Just treat it as a trip to Jingzhou. Your sister happens to be there too. Now in Guanzhong

Pingjing, daddy will ask someone to take care of you along the way, so you will have a great time along the way."

Fu Jinhuan tilted his head: "Then dad just tried to trick mom into saying that he wanted to reject Uncle Guo!"

"When did I say that? Haha, what dad said was to think about how to reply to the letter, but he didn't say whether to answer or not." Fu Yanqing stroked his beard and smiled.

"Dad is so cunning! Do you want me to tell mom?" Fu Jinhuan said clearly.

Fu Yanqing laughed: "He who knows his father is a golden ring! Haha~ You are better at dealing with your mother than your father!"

Fu Jinhuan thought for a while and suddenly asked: "Dad, are Jingzhou and Qizhou not far apart?"

Fu Yanqing said: "Jingzhou borders Qizhou, and it only takes three to five days to travel from Anding to Yongxian."

"Great!" Fu Jinhuan's eyes shone and he waved his fist excitedly.

Guanghe Shanghui came from Qizhou, and there must be a branch in Jingzhou. Guanghe sugar there should be sold very cheaply!

Fu Jinhuan was originally hesitant about going to Jingzhou, but now that he thought about being able to eat sweets at low prices nearby, he suddenly became very motivated.

"Dad, when should I set off? How about tomorrow?" Fu Jinhuan said excitedly.

Fu Yanqing shook his head: "How can you be so hasty? Go and have a good talk with your mother first. Dad and I have to make proper arrangements. We can't leave in five days at the earliest."

"Dad, hurry up and make arrangements. I'll go and enlighten mother." Fu Jinhuan laughed and ran away.
To be continued...