Xi'er said: "I don't know the real story. I only know that the saint liked this niece very much. However, after only meeting him once, he made him the lord of Gu'an County. He also brought her into the palace and raised her by his side... so
This county lord has been watched by the saint since he was ten years old, and he is truly regarded as his own son."
Treat it as your own?
Chang Sui Ning disagrees.
Looking at the figure of the female official who had not stayed long and was about to leave with the palace attendants, the girl's voice was very light: "If this is really the case, then this must be, although it is not her own fault, it is better than her own fault."
Xi'er also looked over: "Perhaps this county princess is very suitable for the saint, or there is something extraordinary about it. Anyway, she is very popular with the saint. Since she was a year old, she has been a female historian in front of the palace.
First he was in charge of poetry and elegant matters, but now he has the power to control imperial edicts and participate in political affairs."
Chang Sui Ning discussed the matter: "In this case, she can be regarded as a role model for women."
"Not only is she a role model for women..." the little girl said, she started to gossip: "The female history of the Ming Dynasty is the first among the Ci officials, and she has attracted the admiration and admiration of countless scholars and students! Over the years, there have been countless suitors, including those from aristocratic families.
Although she is a powerful person, it seems that the female historians of the Ming Dynasty have never noticed her at all. Even though she is over 10 years old, she still has no plans to discuss marriage."
"Perhaps the ambition is no longer here." Seeing the figure disappear under the attention of everyone, Chang Suining withdrew his gaze.
As the saint gave peonies to add to the fun, the atmosphere of the flower party was further heightened.
When the flower party ended, most of the female family members received flowers from the Duan family, most of which were taken from the peony garden. Although it was not as expensive as the one given to Chang Sui Ning before, Zheng Guogong still had peonies to hairpin in early spring.
It can be regarded as the first in the capital.
All the guests returned home happily.
As soon as the guests left, Wei Qin, Duke of Zheng, who had chosen the right time to return to the mansion, came back.
It was the custom of Duke Zheng to go out today. This custom came from the fact that his wife was going to lose her family again, and he couldn't control it. Out of sight and out of mind, it was better to go out and find a friend to cry to.
Every year on this day, Zheng Guogong's friends have suffered too much for this.
At this time, Zheng Guogong returned to the front of the residence, took out the key that was hidden close to his body, and first took out a piece of hair that was caught in the crack of the door when he went out early in the morning. He showed a look of relief before opening the door himself.
However, as soon as he entered the courtyard, his expression suddenly changed: "Which thief has been in my courtyard?"
"Who touched my flowers!"
He quickly came to the corridor, and when he saw that the red stone peony that had bloomed the best was dead, his eyes went dark and he felt like the sky was falling!
He bent over in disbelief and held the broken stem of the flower with trembling hands: "I was fine when I went out in the morning and drank half a bowl of mountain spring water. How come I'm separated from heaven and earth forever when I leave the door...
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"My lord!" Seeing that he could no longer hold on, the servants hurriedly helped him.
"My lord, your lady is here!"
Hearing the young man's warning, Zheng Guogong looked at Mrs. Duan who was walking towards him. He felt so sad that he wanted to stamp his feet and cry bitterly: "...Madam!"
"Okay, okay, you are still crying at such an old age... Isn't it just a peony? How about I give you a pot of it?" Mrs. Duan patted her husband's back comfortingly, and the servant behind her stepped forward.
In her arms she held the pot of purple peonies given by the emperor.
Zheng Guogong's tearful eyes opened a slit, and his eyes widened immediately, and he quickly stepped forward: "Where did this... where did you get this?!"
Seeing that her husband had stopped making trouble, Mrs. Duan led the people to the hall, of course, with the pot of purple peonies. The servants held flowers in front of them, and the husband followed him in a daze, like a donkey hanging in front of him. cake.
Entering the hall, the servant put down the cake - no, put down the flower pot and left.
"Guess, Duke, who did I give that red stone peony to today?" Duan asked mysteriously.
Zheng Guogong's heart ached again: "What else does Madam want to do?"
Duan couldn't hide her excitement: "Maybe she will be my future daughter-in-law..."
"Can we still have a daughter-in-law?" Zheng Guogong looked at his wife with a look like "Are you crazy or am I crazy?"
"Really!" Mrs. Duan explained everything she knew and guessed to her husband, and finally added: "...Zigu returned home today. What do you think he did? He didn't even change into his official uniform. When I heard that the Chang family’s wife was here, I hurriedly looked for her!”
"There is such a thing..." Zheng Guogong clicked his tongue in surprise.
It was at this time that the servants announced that the husband was here.
Wei Shuyi, who came to see the excitement, just entered the hall and was a little disappointed when he didn't see his father acting wildly and crying.
"You've come just in time. Mother has something to ask you." Duan asked her son with a smile: "Mother wants to find a matchmaker to come to the Chang family to propose marriage. Zigu, what do you think about three days from now? Mother has already let people see it in advance. It's a man. A rare and auspicious day."
Even though he is as steady as an old dog and like Wei Shuyi, he is often surprised by the straightforward words of his own mother.
He was stunned for a moment and couldn't help laughing: "What could have caused my mother to have such a huge misunderstanding?"
Mrs. Duan paid attention to her son's expression: "What, you mean, this marriage shouldn't be mentioned?"
"Mother's idea is so bizarre." Wei Shuyi sighed helplessly: "My wife from the Chang family is six years old——"
Duan was surprised: "Have you found out everything about this?"
Wei Shuyi: "...it's not difficult to know."
"Six years is nothing. Your father is five years older than me! When I was young, I shouted that I would not marry and just wanted to live with flowers and grass. But now, don't I have two of your brothers and sisters?"
Seeing his wife wink, Zheng Guogong, who was squatting there playing with his new love, nodded perfunctorily: "That's right."
"In my son's opinion, when a person comes to this world once, if he talks about his mission, it is just to leave something behind. Carrying on the family line is just the most common one, but it is by no means the only one." Wei Shuyi also said sincerely: " A son who aspires to be an official, is happy and contented inside, and does not need anyone to accompany him - people like me are not born to be husbands and wives, so why should I harm others and myself?"
Zheng Guogong: "That's right."
Duan gritted his teeth and looked over.
Zheng Guogong was so excited that he smiled and changed his words: "Zi Gu's words are both right and wrong. The wrong thing is that..."
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"What's wrong with this..." Zheng Guogong thought about it again and again, and finally came up with it: "What's wrong is that if you don't mean to do it, why are you always provoking other girls?"
As soon as he opened his mouth, he felt that this idea was feasible: "Your mother just said that you treated me with a lot of care on your way back to Beijing. You provoked her first, and now she has come to your door. What did you say that you were not suitable to be your husband?" ?”
Wei Shuyi thought it was ridiculous and funny: "What kind of person is coming to the door?"
Mrs. Duan vowed: "I have inquired about it, Mrs. Chang's wife never comes to such occasions to join in the fun. Today I came here specially, not for you, who else could it be for?"
Zheng Guogong: "That's right!"
Looking at his father and mother who were talking nonsense, Wei Shuyi felt from the bottom of his heart that these two people were really a pair of sleeping dragons and phoenixes, a perfect match, but also a headache.
"Mother, don't praise your son too much. Just make fun of him, but don't make random speculations about a girl who has not yet left the government."
He could feel that the Chang family's wife was indeed "coming for someone", but that person was definitely not him - it was related to the word he wrote.
Mrs. Duan looked at him suspiciously: "Are you being duplicitous and refusing to welcome me? In the past, your attitude was too high and it was difficult to let it go for a while? Otherwise, why are you still reminding me that she has not yet left the cabinet? You are obviously trying to give me a hint, right?"
Wei Shuyi: "...Why can my mother always say what's in her heart without changing her words?"
Duan coughed lightly.
"You two, please take your time and talk about your thoughts. My son will take his leave first." Wei Shuyi raised his hand and saluted, and left helplessly.
Staring at her son's leaving figure, Mrs. Duan frowned and thought, "Did I really make a mistake?"
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On the other side, Chang Suining, who was sitting in the carriage, opened the curtain and asked, "Brother, this doesn't seem to be the way back to Xingningfang?"
Chang Sui'an, who was following the car on horseback, turned around and grinned at her sister in the car window: "Yes, let's go to Xuance Mansion first."
He held the reins with one hand and made a thumbs-up sign with the other. He praised with surprise on his face: "Ning Ning is so awesome. Now she can actually remember the route!"
Chang Suining: "..."
This kind of praise is a little childish for a three-year-old child, but it's just right for someone with a broken brain.
only--
"Brother, why are you going to Xuance Mansion?"
When the three words Xuance Mansion are mentioned, she always feels different in her heart.
"My father told me when I came here that I should go to Xuance Mansion to collect some things for him." Chang Sui'an said, "Don't worry, sister, it's quite easy for me. I won't be delayed for too long."
Chang Suining nodded and didn't ask any more questions at this time.
Since Chang Kuo told Chang Sui'an to pick it up in person, it must be somewhat urgent.
The carriages and horses were rolling and soon arrived outside Xuance Mansion.
Outside the majestic gate of the mansion, Xuance soldiers wearing black armor and holding long spears stood on both sides. Their solemn aura was so overwhelming that no one dared to approach.
Chang Suining only took one look and knew that it was indeed as Chang Sui'an said, that the current Xuance army had not been defeated in the hands of Cui Jing.
"Ning Ning, just wait for me in the car." Chang Sui'an dismounted and explained in front of the car.
Everyone in Xuance Mansion is as cold-faced as Yama. My sister will probably have nightmares if she sees them.
However, he saw the car curtain being lifted by a white and slender hand, and the girl asked him: "Brother, can I go in with you?"
Chang Sui'an was stunned: "I have my father's token, so I can, but..."
He subconsciously glanced at that majestic place, not to mention whether his sister was afraid or not -
Chang Sui'an scratched his head and felt a little confused: "Will my sister draw too much attention if I go in like this?"
"Of course it's inconvenient to go in like this." Chang Suining lowered the car curtain: "Brother, wait a moment."
"Ning Ning..." Chang Sui'an heard the rustling sound in the car. Although she didn't know why, she could only wait.
Chang Sui Ning did not keep him waiting for long.
Soon, the car curtain was opened again, and a young man jumped out of the car: "Brother, let's go."