"I'll bring them two to change your bed covers and pillows!"
Lu Xiu and two young ladies quickly changed Chen Qing's quilt on the bed. Lu Xiu glanced at Chen Qing with his beautiful eyes and said: "I received a letter from my second brother saying that you have boarded the ship, so I guessed it
You should arrive today and tomorrow."
"Oh! I thought you saw the second brother."
"When I went out, he hadn't arrived home yet. He should have arrived by now."
Chen Qing asked again: "How is your grandfather's health?"
"It's not bad! My grandfather became obsessed with fishing some time ago. He fished by the West Lake all day long. He got sunburned, but his body became stronger."
"It's winter now, are you still fishing?"
Lu Xiu shook his head, "Now he is writing a "Fishing Classic" at home. My father said that he started writing the "Fishing Classic" just a few months after fishing. He has never written a book after fishing for a lifetime."
Chen Qing laughed, the old man was looking for something to do!
Although he and Lu Yihao had an unpleasant experience, Chen Qing didn't want to care about it. People have to look forward. Since he still wants to marry Lu Xiu, he has to let go of the unpleasantness in the past and don't have to worry about small things.
After becoming a family, he also hopes that the old man will advise him on some matters!
"I'll go see his old man tomorrow."
Seeing that Ai Lang still respected her grandfather, Lu Xiu was happy and asked, "Has San Lang had lunch?"
"Not yet! You guys go with me."
Yu Ying clapped her hands in joy, "We didn't have lunch either."
Yu Lian gently pulled her sister, Miss Lu was beside her!
Yu Ying stuck out her tongue in embarrassment.
Lu Xiu smiled sweetly, "When have you two ever been polite? Let's go together!"
The two girls were wearing the same style of winter skirts and leather jackets, but in different colors. Only then did Chen Qing realize that they had grown taller, each of them growing at least five centimeters.
Although the two of them still look exactly the same, Chen Qing can already tell them apart by feel.
The two were holding hands and both wore curtains and hats, but they had exactly the same temperament and height, which still attracted the attention of many passers-by.
Chen Qing went to the Sanqiao Restaurant on the other side of the river. It was only a few dozen steps away. There was no need to take a carriage and he walked there directly. Lu Xiu also wore a curtain hat and followed closely beside Chen Qing. She looked at the two young ladies in front of her and smiled.
Said: "My master likes them very much and wants to adopt them as adopted daughters, but they refuse."
"It's not bad to be Li Qingzhao's adopted daughter! Why don't they want to?"
"They are afraid of being separated from you! Don't you understand their little thoughts? If you kiss them today, they will be so excited that they can't sleep tonight."
"No way! How old are they?"
"Yes! They are not old, but they are very careful! They know everything, even better than me!" Lu Xiu blushed, but luckily Ai Lang couldn't see her blushing.
"If you say that, I'll have to be more careful in the future."
"That's not necessary. They are yours anyway. You won't find a husband for each of them in the future!"
Chen Qing said with a smile: "It depends on their wishes in the future. If they have this idea, I will definitely fulfill their wish and marry them off in style."
“You don’t mean what you say!”
Lu Xiu pinched the back of Chen Qing's hand gently. Chen Qing's heart was filled with excitement and he simply held her hand.
Lu Xiu struggled but couldn't break free. Seeing that there were no pedestrians on the road ahead, she just let him go.
Chen Qing pushed further and whispered: "When I come back this time, I want to get married together. What do you think?"
Lu Xiu's ears turned red with embarrassment. She bit her lip and nodded lightly.
She said in a low voice: "I heard from Mrs. Xu that when we were traveling in Bashu, Xianggong Zhang had already come to our house to talk about matchmaking. My grandfather had already agreed to the marriage, and it seemed that a few steps had been completed. Sanlang had better go to Zhangjiakou today.
In Xianggong's house, we won't know how far we have gone until we meet my grandfather tomorrow."
Mrs. Xu is Lu Xiu's stepmother. The relationship between the two is pretty good, but it is far from a true mother-daughter relationship. Mrs. Xu herself also has a daughter. Although she is only thirteen years old, Mrs. Xu has been thinking about her all day long.
A lifelong event.
Naturally, he doesn't take his stepdaughter Lu Xiu's marriage too seriously.
Lu Xiu paid more attention to her marriage than anyone else. She knew that the most important thing when Ai Lang came back was to visit Mr. Zhang, which was more important than visiting his grandfather.
Chen Qing said happily: "Okay! I'll go later."
It was past dinner time and there were no customers in the restaurant. They asked for a private room on the second floor so that the women could take off their curtains.
Chen Qing ordered a pot of wine and a dozen side dishes. Lu Xiu shook his head and said, "Sanlang, you ordered too much. We can't eat it."
Chen Qing smiled slightly and said, "As long as I'm here, don't worry, I can eat a whole sheep when I'm hungry."
Lu Xiu was startled, "Sanlang wouldn't eat sheep all day long!"
"There is no such thing as a good thing. I'm just making an analogy."
"Oh! Grandpa said that when he was young, he could eat a whole sheep in one meal. We still don't believe it! It seems that grandpa is not exaggerating."
The Yu sisters were discussing something in low voices. Yu Lian cautiously said to Chen Qing, "Sir, should we move back today?"
Chen Qing glanced at Lu Xiu, who smiled and said, "I promised them that when you come back, they will move back here so that they can take care of your daily life."
"Okay, I'll ask Yan Jun to pick you up later."
Not long after, the bartender brought the food and wine. Lu Xiu filled a glass of wine for Chen Qing and asked with a smile: "Do you think we should arrange some more cooks, maids, etc. in the house?"
Chen Qing shook his head, "I don't live in Lin'an either. I was fired shortly after being recruited. I don't think it's good, so I won't use it!"
Chen Qing's implicit intention was to take Lu Xiu with him to take up the post. Lu Xiu felt sweet, as this was what she expected, and said: "Actually, it is my father's wish to arrange some maids and cooks from our house.
My subordinates don’t have to eat out all the time, they can just go back to Lu Mansion when the time comes."
This is a good idea, but it is not good to let the soldiers eat outside all day long. Chen Qing thought for a while and said: "Just arrange two cooks, two rough maids to do chores, and a coachman. I will rent a car later."
A carriage, nothing else is needed."
"There is no need to rent a carriage. There are several in the Lu Mansion. Come with the coachman when the time comes."
In the afternoon, before Chen Qing could send someone to bring the Yu sisters back, Lu Mansion took the initiative to send several carriages to bring them back. Also coming with them were two cooks, three rough maids who did chores, and
There is a coachman.
The driver's surname was Zhang. He was about forty years old. He was a very honest and responsible middle-aged man. Chen Qing was very satisfied with this. However, the driver had to go home at night and come over early in the morning. This didn't matter.
At dusk, Chen Qing got on the carriage and arrived at Zhang Jun's house, followed by several soldiers.
At the gate, a handsome boy about eleven or twelve years old was waiting. When he saw the carriage arriving, he stepped forward and clasped his fists and asked, "Excuse me, is this Chen Dutong!"
Chen Qing smiled and nodded, "I am Chen Qing, may I ask who I am?"
"Boy Zhang Shi, my father asked me to wait here for the governor."
It turns out to be Zhang Jun's eldest son Zhang Shi. Although he is young, he is calm and generous. At such a young age, he can greet guests on behalf of his father. He is indeed a son of a famous family and has a profound background!
"It turns out it's Xiaoyanei. I'm rude."
"You're welcome, Mr. Du. Please come with me. My father is waiting for Mr. Du in the study."
Although his appearance is still a little childish, his behavior is very calm and polite, which makes Chen Qing praise him. His future son will be like him!
Arriving in the yard, Zhang Shi clasped his fists and said, "Father, Chen Dutong is here!"
Zhang Jun greeted him with a smile, "Chen Dutong, long time no see."
Chen Qing hurriedly bowed and saluted, "General Chen Qing is here to see your husband!"
"No need to be polite, let me introduce you to the governor. This is my eldest son Zhang Shi."
"I already know. It's the prime minister's family tradition, which is amazing."
Chen Qing took off the dagger from his waist, handed it to Zhang Shi and said with a smile: "This sword is called Hanque. I seized it from Wan Yanchang. I have never killed anyone in my hands. Give it to Yanei!"
Zhang Shi looked at his father, and Zhang Jun said with a smile: "This is not an ordinary sword. It is one of the thirteen swords collected by Emperor Shenzong. Why don't you thank Dutong for the sword!"
Zhang Shi took the sword with both hands and said, "Thank you Chen Dutong for the sword!"
He gently pulled out the sword, only to see the cold light shining and the sharpness. The sword was engraved with simple seal characters, "Hanque", Zhang Shi really liked it.
Chen Qing said with a smile: "That's right. Why don't men bring Wu hooks, collect and guard fifty states, read books, and hold swords? Just like your father, they will become the pillars of the Song Dynasty."
The flattery was so good that Zhang Jun felt very comfortable and invited Chen Qing into the study.
The two sat down respectively, and a maid came in to serve tea.
Zhang Jun said with a smile: "You have made things difficult for the officials! This time you saved Jingxiang and annihilated the 100,000 troops of the puppet Qi Dynasty. Your achievements are outstanding. If you are not conferred, you will be criticized by the world. If you are conferred, it will be too difficult for you to be promoted."
It's coming soon, so the officials are in a dilemma."
Chen Qing sighed slightly: "Actually, the last time I conferred a title on the Duke of Jing, it was already too high. Even Li Gang, the envoy of Xuanfu, did not have a title yet, but I worshiped the Duke, which made me feel scared. If I am sure to be crowned, then together with this time
Let’s take all the credit together, so at least I can feel more at ease.”