Without Yang Xuan in Chenzhou, Zhou Ning's life seemed a bit monotonous.
I tend my own small medicine field every day, read books, and study medical skills...
"Madam, are you still reading?"
In the afternoon, Yi Niang came to the backyard.
Yan Xiao nodded, "Keep watching."
Yi Niang entered the study room.
Zhou Ning was sitting behind the desk, holding a book in his hand and looking at it with concentration.
"Lady!"
Zhou Ning raised her eyes: "Yiniang."
Yi Niang smiled and said: "Madam, the sky is dark today, reading too much will hurt your eyes."
Zhou Ning smiled and said: "I forgot, Yi Niang, sit down quickly."
Zhou Ning has never been able to figure out the relationship between Yi Niang and Yang Xuan. You said they were hired, but Yang Xuan's attitude towards Yi Niang was different.
Which owner of a house would have such respect for his hired housekeeper?
It's like facing an elder.
And Yi Niang was not right either. Zhou Ning could often inadvertently see Yi Niang standing under the eaves, with her hands in her sleeves and her back straight, watching the words and deeds of the maids and servants.
It's like a god is supervising the work.
A god who can decide the fate of maids and servants.
And not only Yang Xuan's attitude towards Yi Niang was like this, but also Cao Ying and others, and Wang Lao Er was even close to calling her "A Niang".
Many times, conflicts broke out in the front yard, and there was no need for Yang Xuan to suppress them. As soon as Yi Niang left, she roared and it was settled.
Therefore, Zhou Ning has been wondering about Yi Niang's identity, but it's hard to ask.
"Yiniang, what kind of person do you think your husband is?" Zhou Ning didn't want to be tactful and just tested her directly.
Yi Niang glanced at her and smiled calmly, "Lang Jun suffered a lot when he was a child. He went into the mountains to hunt when he was ten years old..."
Zhou Ning knows all this.
"...The noble concubine's attempts to win over her are disdainful to me."
Why!
When this matter was mentioned, Zhou Ning had a doubt, "My husband is dismissive of the imperial concubine's brother and sister's attempts to win over her, but why..."
Yi Niang looked at her, as if she had read through her thoughts, "Ma'am, do you want to say why your husband accepted the Yue family's help calmly?"
Zhou Ning has a strong character, otherwise he would not have run away from home and gone to the Imperial College.
She felt that Yang Xuan was the same, so she didn't understand why Yang Xuan was so close to her natal family.
After getting married, many men keep a distance from their in-laws' family, especially in marriages where men are inferior to women. For the sake of self-esteem, men often choose to distance themselves from their in-laws' family.
"I'm happy, but I'm worried that my husband won't be willing to do it." This is what Zhou Ning is worried about. She doesn't want hidden dangers to be buried between husband and wife, which will only explode after many years.
Yi Niang sighed softly and smiled: "Actually, it's not that complicated of an idea."
Zhou Ning was startled.
"After my wife arrived in Northern Xinjiang, did my husband encourage my wife to trust her parents' family?"
Zhou Ning nodded.
"Mr. Lang said...we are all one family."
Are they all a family?
"Only in this way can the lady live a happier life."
Yi Niang smiled and patted the back of her hand, stood up and went out.
Not many men are willing to be down-to-earth and close to their father-in-law wholeheartedly, but Yang Xuan is willing.
For nothing else.
It is just so that his wife can regard this home as her own, and if she has any grievances, she can talk to her parents' family. If there is something wrong with her parents' family, there is no need to worry about anything, just say it and he will reach out.
Everything everything.
It's all for you!
The corners of Yi Niang's mouth turned up slightly.
What a beautiful love that makes people's hearts flutter.
However, we still have to cultivate it a little more, otherwise how can we be able to emulate the world as a mother?
His home is right behind Zhouse, connected by a door. However, Yang Xuan doesn't like to go through that door. He would rather go out of Zhouse and go home in a circle.
The same goes for Yi Niang.
"good!"
There is a small stall opposite Zhoujie, which is specially chartered by Mr. Shijun. The grassland businessman said that in life, Mr. Shijun is a person, and in death, he is a ghost of Mr. Shijun. Therefore, many people walked an extra mile specifically to do so. To take care of his business.
Diagonally opposite is a juggling troupe.
"good!"
Liang Huahua stood handstand on one hand on the top of the pole, her body swaying a little!
The onlookers cheered loudly, and Yi Niang nodded slightly when she saw it, feeling that it was interesting.
"Yiniang!"
Yi Niang turned around.
Helian Yan was blessed and said, "I don't know when the envoy will come back."
After this woman was brought back, Yang Xuan said that he would keep her for the time being and make plans after he returned from Chang'an.
"I can't say for sure."
Yi Niang nodded slightly.
The arrival of Helianyan made the envoy's back garden a little more noisy. Huahong and Yanxiao, for example, were quite wary, worried that this charming fox who could make women blush would seduce the prince's heart.
He Lianyan also deliberately tested it, occasionally showing a flirtatious attitude, and everyone's reaction was different.
Only Yi Niang's eyes were as calm as if she were watching a chicken dancing.
This woman.
He Lianyan couldn't see through it.
But she always wanted to test it, "I don't know what you want me to do."
Yi Niang said calmly: "What do you want to do?"
Well!
That shouldn’t be the answer!
He Lianyan said: "I am willing to do whatever I can to help you."
Yi Niang looked at her and said, "I haven't seen your admiration for Mr. Lang. So, what do you want? Power or money?"
He Lianyan's heart trembled, "I just want to find a place to stay."
Yi Niang said: "I can find a man for you."
He Lianyan: "..."
Yi Niang pointed to the juggling board and said, "How about that man?"
Zhao De was holding a plate and collecting money. He looked up and saw Yi Niang pointing at him, a little dissatisfied, "You are such a domineering woman!"
The sound of horse hooves is loud.
"The envoy is back."
More than a hundred people rode to the gate of Zhouli.
Liang Huahua just got off the pole and shouted: "Second brother!"
Wang Laoer turned around and said, "Huahua."
This is the noble person of the juggling class!
There was a flattering smile on Zhao De's face, and he whispered to Liang Huahua: "It's so hard to please my second brother."
Liang Huahua said: "Second brother is not that kind of person!"
Wang Laoer ran over happily.
Qian said in a low voice: "It's a good thing that he likes Huahua."
Zhao De chuckled and said, "Look, I can't wait."
"Yiniang!"
Wang Laoer ran over and said happily: "I brought you a lot of things, including makeup for women. Lang Jun said it was the best in Chang'an City, so I brought you a lot!"
Zhao De slowly looked at Yi Niang.
Yi Niang stayed in the back house most of the time. Occasionally she went out, just by herself to buy some things.
"I know." Yi Niang looked up and frowned, "Why is it dark again?"
"I'm in a hurry."
"Then go home quickly, wash up and change clothes."
"oh!"
Wang Laoer walked out for a few steps, then turned around and said, "Huahua! I brought you something too."
After the two left, Zhao De shivered and said, "Why is this woman like my second brother's grandma? I almost got into trouble! Hey! Let's go back and give Huahua a try. If that woman gets angry, let's run away quickly."
Liang Huahua was puzzled, "No way!"
Qian's face was solemn, "The way the second brother looked at her just now, it was clear that he was looking at my mother-in-law. Last time, whoever just scolded the second brother's mother-in-law was slapped to death..."
Yang Xuan entered the state house.
Lu Qiang and Cao Ying led the officials to welcome him.
"how?"
Yang Xuan was polite.
Lu Qiang said: "The new governor He Lianrong was originally a close minister of He Lianfeng and considered a confidant. It is said that he is cunning and cruel."
"It's not easy to deal with!" Cao Ying said.
"Tanzhou has to control the three major ministries on the one hand, and it also has to keep an eye on Chenzhou, so the people who come are naturally capable."
Everyone entered the lobby.
Yang Xuan sat down.
Cao Ying relied on her being a confidant and asked with a smile: "Did the envoy give me any reward when he returned to Chang'an this time?"
"Uncle Yangwu!"
Everyone stood up and saluted.
"Congratulations, envoy!"
Yang Xuan nodded, "Sit down!"
"Just the title of uncle?" Yuan Hua, who joined the army as a minister, said dissatisfied: "The envoy has made great achievements, and even being granted the title of prince is not enough to reward him."
"You're all working for the Tang Dynasty, what kind of reward do you have?" Yang Xuan said with a cold face, "Don't talk about such complaints in the future!"
Yuan Hua stood up and saluted, "Yes!"
Yang Xuan nodded, "Sit down!"
This attitude is very subtle!
Yuan Hua sat down, and instead of being frightened by the scolding, he smiled.
Everyone knew it well... Although Yuan Hua's words were a bit excessive, his gesture of standing up for Lord Jun was worth it.
It seems that I need to change my thinking!
Yang Xuan asked about the situation after he left, and said: "It is not known how He Lianrong's three fires will be burned when the new official takes office. However, the peace between Tanzhou and Chenzhou will no longer exist.
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Cao Ying said: "Not only will it not happen, He Lianrong is a close minister of the emperor. The ministers of the emperor have always been promoted quickly. Tanzhou is a remote place. For He Lianrong, the only way to go to such a place is to make meritorious service.
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Lu Qiang nodded in agreement, "So He Lianrong must want to do something for Ning Xing."
"Spring plowing!" Yang Xuan tapped the table to focus everyone's attention.
"I have said that relying on Chang'an to transport food to feed Chenzhou's soldiers and civilians is not a long-term solution. Along the way from Chang'an, you can see a lot of refugees. Those refugees are in ragged clothes and squatting on the side of the road waiting for alms. More
The refugees went to the homes of wealthy families. What are they waiting for? Alms?"
There will be no charity.
One family gives alms to ten thousand people.
At this time, we can only rely on the government.
But the government turned a blind eye.
"They are waiting for the opportunity to become sharecroppers." Yang Xuan said meaningfully: "What are refugees? Farmers who have lost their farmland are called refugees. Where did their lost land go? It went into the hands of powerful officials and wealthy families. These people took
Arriving at the fields means one thing..."
"The Tang Dynasty lost its tax revenue!"
"With this trend of mergers, the Ministry of Revenue will only have less and less money and food, so the money and food sent to Northern Xinjiang will also become less and less."
Everyone's heart is heavy.
"I have to tell you something. The money and food from the Ministry of Revenue has been given priority to southern Xinjiang in recent years, and this will continue to be the case in the foreseeable future."
The reason is self-evident.
Yuan Hua muttered, "Aren't you just afraid of our northern border?"
"Loyalty is rewarded with fear, hey! Bai Te's mother-in-law is guarding the country and guarding the border!"
"There is another reason. The deputy envoy of Jiedu in southern Xinjiang is the son-in-law of the Yang family. Yang's grandson, the King of Yue, is also there. The Minister of Hubu is the head of the Yang family. Hehe! This special mother's family has a family.
Don’t you send money and food to Southern Xinjiang? As for me in Northern Xinjiang, I was raised by my stepmother!”
"Enough!"
Yang Xuan stopped everyone, stood up and said: "Having said this, I just want to tell you that spring plowing is the lifeblood of my Chenzhou and should not be ignored. Congratulations to Nan!"
Nan He stood up and said, "Here!"
"Send more scouts out."
"yes."
"Every department should practice."
Yang Xuan didn't talk about the expedition against the Southern Zhou Dynasty. He felt exhausted, so he took a bath when he got back.
Cao Ying also came.
Yi Niang was waiting in the front yard.
Then entered the lobby.
Lin Feibao is inside.
"Commander Lin!"
Cao Ying's eyes filled with tears, "How many years! How many years! I thought you were dead!"
Lin Feibao smiled, "I haven't seen you for many years, but you still look cunning. His Majesty said back then that Cao Ying was too cunning. From then on, you carried a bronze mirror with you every day, often taking pictures of yourself in the mirror, pretending to be a gentleman. Over the years, you have actually achieved something.
,rare."
Cao Ying couldn't help but touch her face.
"Your Majesty said that I jumped around. How could I be cunning?"
"It's just cunning!" Yi Niang added the knife.
"Yiniang... you used to be fierce and would make people vomit blood when you argue with them. But today, when we meet you, you are taciturn. It has been hard on you over the years."
Lin Feibao's eyes were gentle.
Yi Niang's eyes were red, "I was bullied when I first entered the East Palace, and I asked you to help me. At that time, I thought you were just a guard, but who knew that you were the commander of the Qiu Long Guard. I haven't seen you for many years, how are you?"
"Okay!" Lin Feibao said gently.
"There is something that I have always been puzzled about. How did you and the others escape in the first place? It's hard to explain, so just pretend that I didn't ask." Cao Ying has always been curious about this matter.
"Yes! At first it was said that the Qiu Long Guard was burned to death by a fire, but I still held the young man in my arms and bowed in the direction of the imperial city."
Lin Feibao smiled and said: "Sit down first!"
The three of them sat down.
"After Emperor Xuande and Emperor Wu fell into coma, His Majesty arranged some things. The first thing he did was to let us escape quietly."
"What did your Majesty say?" Yi Niang was a little sad.
"Your Majesty said..." Lin Feibao thought about it, "When you get out, you can find something to do. With a period of twenty years, if someone sends a secret message within twenty years, then the new master you are waiting for will appear."
If no one sends a secret message after twenty years, it means that the child is either useless or... died young.
"At that time, I wanted to lead His Majesty to fight out, but His Majesty said... The world is so big, where should I go?"
"Hey!" Cao Ying wiped her eyes, "Your Majesty is good at everything, but he is too affectionate and too kind to his relatives. He was unprepared and was harmed by those two dogs."
"Don't be in a hurry." Lin Feibao said calmly: "Langjun will be the governor of a state and a famous general in northern Xinjiang before he is twenty. I have never believed in ghosts and gods, but when I met Langjun, I believed it without any doubt. This is God's will!"
"That's right." Cao Ying said excitedly: "When I first met Lang Jun, I thought that he grew up in the countryside and had never seen the world, so I was a little contemptuous. Who knew that he was tricked by Lang Jun and forced to
Go kill people."
Lin Feibao was stunned, "Where is Yi Niang?"
Yi Niang smiled bitterly and said with some happiness: "I was also forced to kill a lackey of the Yang family. Lang Jun doesn't care what this is called..."
"Send a petition!" Cao Ying said with a smile: "Killing people will make you a group."
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Lin Feibao couldn't help laughing, his laughter was heroic.
"What a gentleman!"
The three of them reunited after a long absence and had endless things to say. However, Cao Ying had many things to do and had to go back.
"Recently, Tanzhou has begun to send three major troops to attack Chenzhou. It is estimated that there will be a fight."
"A fight?" Lin Feibao moved his neck.
"It's been a long time since I killed someone properly!"