After returning from Peach Blossom Lake, it was already late at night. Mrs. Zhang had not yet rested while holding the lamp. When she saw Qu Gao coming back, she stepped forward and took off Qu Gao's outer shirt. She also ordered her servants to bring hot water, without even asking where Qu Gao had gone.
, just silently do the duty of a wife.
After being married for more than two months, Mrs. Zhang's temperament has become more and more gentle. Although she has little contact with the prefect and the fifth lady, she always treats them with courtesy when they meet. Recently, she often goes to the two ladies in the backyard and stays for a long time.
The lady was kind-hearted and treated Zhang and Qu Gao as if they were her own children.
"Shiqi, I have to go out tomorrow. You don't have to wait for me to eat at lunch." After bathing, the two of them lay down to rest, Qu Gao said.
Mrs. Zhang sighed softly, took Qu Gao's hand and placed it on her lower abdomen. She responded casually and suddenly said: "By the way, in two days my father said he was going to go for spring hunting. In the past, he always took me there."
Yes, I can't go this time. Father wants to take you with him, so I asked you." Qu Gao turned sideways, stared at her peaceful smile, and asked, "What's wrong? But I haven't been feeling well these past few days.
You're not in good spirits, and I haven't seen you practicing martial arts."
Mrs. Zhang flattened her mouth, lowered her head and buried her head in Qu Gao's arms, nuzzled her, and murmured shyly: "Son, you see how careless Daddy is. Mother puts Daddy's hand on her belly every night, but Daddy just doesn't understand.
Qu Gao picked up Ms. Zhang and was ecstatic: "Are you pregnant? I'm going to be a father? I'm going to be a father!" Zhang's mouth raised, and her head hidden in Qu Gao's arms buried deeper.
, said in a low voice: "I never knew that when I was pregnant with a child, I would feel at ease and see things more clearly. I thought of the days when my father took me hunting, and I could feel his care for me. Later.
Because of my mother and Wu Niang, I have become a bit surly and have annoyed my father many times. But no matter what, I am his child. He gave birth to me and raised me, so how could he not love me? I don’t annoy him anymore. I hope
My child will never be angry with his father in the future." After saying that, he raised his head, his eyebrows full of tenderness and joy, Qu Gao hugged her tighter, pressed a kiss on her forehead, and said softly: "The child has
Such a kind-hearted mother is a blessing for me as a father."
On the second day, Qu Gao sent someone back to Qu's house to announce the good news. He put on a cloth and a bamboo hat and arrived at the dock in the east of the city that he had agreed with the king. Zhu Yan and Chang Fuhai were also waiting here.
At the appointed time, the guards of the palace appeared in front of the three people with Zhao Che and more than ten people accompanying them. It was obvious that all of them had been tortured. Although they had changed their clothes, their faces were pale and haggard, and their bodies were heavy.
The palace guards brought Zhao Che and his party to Qu Gao and said politely: "The task entrusted by the young master has been accomplished. My husband reminds you not to forget the promise to my husband." Qu Gao nodded, and the guards retreated.
After two steps, get on the horse and walk back.
"Xiao Gao, thank you very much for this! The mountains are high and the rivers are far away. See you in the rivers and lakes!" Zhao Che said goodbye to Chang Fuhai and Zhu Yan one by one, and took everyone on the passenger ship.
Qu Gao did not speak. This time, he was not as reluctant to say goodbye as he was three months ago. It was as if he was seeing off a stranger. Yes, in prison, Zhao Che asked Qu Gao whether he was really here to save him or not.
He was asked to confess. From then on, Qu Gao knew that there was a distance between the two. Qu Gao could understand that after being punished, he was wary of outsiders and even suspected everyone. However, Wang Shou informed
His truth made him more aware that the two would no longer be friends or have any friendship in the future. As for the life and death incident, they just happened to be walking together.
This time I came to the rescue to repay his kindness for teaching archery.
After Zhao Che left, Chang Fuhai asked uneasily: "Xiao Gao, what promise did you make to that person? Is there any trouble?" He told Qu Gao about this matter, and he felt a little sorry that Qu Gao took the responsibility.
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"Big brother, don't worry about small things." Qu Gao was in a good mood that day, so he didn't take anything to heart. What's more, the oath that the king forced him to make might not be used in his lifetime. He and the two of them were in Lefang
After leaving the doorway, Qu Gao thought about going to the market to buy some gifts and supplements for Mr. Zhang.
Although Zhang is also the daughter of a nobleman, she is frugal in her daily life and does not like those precious toys. She does like weapons, but now she will not touch them for the sake of her fetus.
Passing by a newly opened women's clothing store that seemed to be of good quality, Qu Gao thought that it was almost summer, and Mrs. Zhang had not bought any clothes yet, so she walked in.
"Hey, Qu Lang, you're here." A beautiful woman was taking care of the shop. She came forward and looked at it in amazement. Yingying smiled and said: "Qu Lang's appearance must be beautiful even in women's clothes."
Qu Gao's face darkened and he snorted. The woman covered her face with a fan and said with a sweet smile: "Qu Lang is a big shot, how can he care about me, a little girl?" As he said this, he turned sideways to attract the guests and said: "
Come in and take a look, our clothes are exquisite in workmanship and materials."
Qu Gao picked out two pieces of clothing that could be worn nowadays under the introduction of the woman, but when he paid the bill, the woman refused to accept them. "I have admired Qu Lang for a long time. Although these two pieces of clothing were not worn by Qu Lang, they are still the same as Qu Gao's."
Lang watches every day, and it’s enough to think of my concubine occasionally." The woman chuckled.
Qu Gao has also been confessed by many women. The affectionate gestures of his daughter's family should be shy, but the woman in front of him only expresses affection in words, but her expression is full of charming mischief. Qu Gao does not want to be with her.
After much entanglement, he said, "If you don't accept the money, I won't be able to have these clothes."
"Okay, okay, I won't have any trouble with Qu Lang anymore." The woman stopped her flattery and replied, "But I still don't dare to accept this money. The owner of this shop is you, Qu Lang!"
"Ah?" Qu Gao listened to the woman's explanation and was so shocked that his jaw dropped. In the past three months, Qu Gao had never interfered with Zhu Yan's business affairs, but he didn't know that it had grown so rapidly!
Since receiving the order from General Zu Ti, Zhu Yan has recruited many women who are skilled in weaving, spinning and embroidery. Most of them have been exiled from the north. Many of the women's husbands have already been conscripted into the army and do not know whether they will live or die.
Or they have experienced war and lived alone in the world.
The north was prosperous, and women tended to learn poetry, calligraphy, etiquette, and music. Many of these women were proficient in calligraphy, painting, music, musical instruments, singing and dancing, so Zhu Yan selected them for training and opened a Chang Le Workshop. There were several women who were skilled in weaving and embroidery.
Zhu Yan then asked them to make high-quality Chinese clothes and sell them in this shop. Not only that, Zhu Yan also purchased some fields and planted them for women without skills. Some of these women were lonely and helpless, and some
With their young children in tow, Zhu Yan arranged for them a place to live and a salary that was enough to support themselves, and also found a husband to teach their children how to read. Most of these women were just like the woman in front of them, and they lived a relatively prosperous life.
How powerful is this Zhu Yan! No wonder Wang Shou praised her as a wonderful woman in the boat last night! Qu Gao only said that he was just saying it casually, but how could a person with Wang Shou's status speak casually like Zhu Yan?
As the saying goes, the evaluation of a person by famous people can make a person successful or ruin his life. It's a pity, it's a pity, those words can only be heard by two people in the boat. If the king praises Zhu Yan as a wonderful woman in front of others,
She will be so happy!
"If Qu Lang buys clothes in the East Market, and Nan Market is easy to eat, he might even find a shop under his own name. The girl has ordered not to accept money from the Qu family, so Qu Lang should not make things difficult for his concubine." The woman said.
After wrapping the clothes, he smiled again.
"Thank you then." Qu Gao took the clothes wrapped in the brocade box, mounted the white horse, and came to the gate of Changlefang again.
The two girls in front of the door also knew Qu Gao, and after a slight salute, they stopped greeting him. Qu Gao went to the single room in the middle of the second floor, knocked on the door, and said, "Come in." Zhu Yan's voice came from inside.
"Brother, why are you back again?" Zhu Yan was confused. She saw the brocade box in Qu Gao's hand with her eyebrows lowered, and said with a faint smile: "Brother, are you here to praise Ayan for her abilities?"
Qu Gao giggled. This girl is far smarter than herself, and even what she hides in her heart cannot be hidden from her. He nodded and Qu Gao said: "Sister, the king told me last night that you are a strange woman."
, my sworn brother is convinced today."
Zhu Yan's brows drooped slightly and her face turned a little blue. She sighed deeply and whispered: "I am satisfied to be praised by the Jade Faced Prince." Qu Gao sat down and asked again: "Ah
Yan, you told me that day that if you were lucky enough, you would start your own clan. Now that you have all these properties in your hands, why did you put them all down in my name? Are you afraid that I will get up and run away someday?"
When Zhu Yan heard this, she grinned her red lips and smiled happily. She raised her forehead and replied: "Using the name of adopted brother not only makes it easier to do things by borrowing the identity of adopted brother, but also has the strong support of adopted father and adopted mother in these industries.
My adoptive mother gave me all the materials she got from selling my adopted brother, so it is natural for me to take care of the property in the name of the Qu family." After taking a sip, Zhu Yan continued: "As for my adopted brother's involvement in the property and running errands,
That's a beautiful idea, the people in these shops all listen to me!" He said with a frown, his face full of pride.
"It's incredible!" Qu Gao stood up in fright, bowed to Zhu Yan and said, "I will have to ask my sister to take care of me more in the future. I would like to thank you!" After saying this, the two of them laughed.