The weather is getting colder and the Spring Festival of the second year of Yuanfu is here!
On New Year's Eve, it finally snowed for the first time in Bianliang, Tokyo. One night, the whole city was covered in silver, which was very beautiful.
The weather has become colder, and people in the capital have put on thick winter clothes. Linen clothes of various colors are popular, and the rich wear kapok fur, lamb fur, fox fur and other winter clothes to keep out the cold.
Wu Zhi gave an order and the whole family put on kapok fur. Before the winter solstice, when Feng Niang and Jin Lian talked to him about making a batch of warm clothes, Wu Zhi asked Feng Niang and Jin Lian to give them to him on the spot.
Hu, Erhu, Liu Yue and Fengshi each made three sets of kapok furs, and each of them was equipped with a thick quilt. Everyone was very grateful and looked up to him as the Marquis.
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Now, with Wu Zhi's status and financial resources, it would be no problem for the whole family to wear the most expensive fox fur, it would be a piece of cake. However, Wu Zhi didn't want to get off to such a bad start. It would be easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it would be difficult to go from luxury to frugality.
And for him, there is no need for that. Kapok fur is also very effective in keeping out the cold, no less effective than lamb fur and fox fur. It is better to keep a low profile!
The sound of firecrackers marks the end of the year, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu.
New Year's Day (the first day of the first lunar month) of the second year of Yuanfu arrived as scheduled, and the entire Bianliang City fell into a festival, with lanterns and colors everywhere, beaming with joy.
But on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Wu Zhi couldn't take a vacation or ask for leave, because that day was the New Year's Day meeting, and all the civil and military officials in Beijing had to go to the palace to congratulate the emperor!
Wu Zhi was very reluctant, but had no choice but to follow everyone into the palace obediently. Among them, Zhou Tong, Lin Chong, Wang Jin and others were also in the procession. Seeing his master and two junior brothers, Wu Zhi felt better.
He felt better, and enthusiastically wished them and everyone else one by one New Year greetings. When Zhang Chun, Zhang Kai, Xu Jiang and others saw him, they politely returned the gift and wished him New Year greetings.
The New Year's Day meeting was held in the Daqing Hall, the main hall. On this day, rituals were set up and guards of honor were set up in the palace. Emperor Zhao Xu wore a sky-high crown and a crimson gauze robe, sitting high on the throne. Except for Xixia, envoys from all countries came to congratulate and hundreds of officials
All members of the imperial family wore imperial robes, and envoys from various states came to present their gifts. The surrender ministers Li Qianshun, Wei Ming Ami and others also came to the court with forced smiles. The great court meeting was indeed conducted with great vigor and splendor.
During the Great Court Meeting, more than 5,000 people were involved in Huang Huizhan's ceremonial ceremony alone. More than 5,000 people lined up with banners. What kind of grand occasion was that? The number of foreign guests congratulating them was also very impressive. Plus the number
Thousands of civil and military officials, representatives from various states, and nearly ten thousand people congratulating each other were quite shocking.
At this New Year's Day meeting, Wu Zhi finally met Empress Dowager Xiang, Concubine Zhu, Imperial Concubine Liu Qingjing, and some of Zhao Xu's concubines. Empress Dowager Xiang was in her fifties, and she was elegant and a bit gloomy in appearance. Concubine Zhu looked younger.
, with pretty features, about forty years old, kind-faced and kind-hearted, a bit timid. The imperial concubine Liu Qingjing is indeed bright and charming. At the age of twenty, she only has a pair of foxy eyes with a hint of sinisterness, and her belly is slightly bulging, and the characteristics of a pregnant woman are beginning to appear.
.Three of the concubines are also pregnant.
After the New Year's Day gathering, it was already afternoon, and Wu Zhi took Zhou Tong into an ox cart driven by Erhu and returned home.
His master Zhou Tong was alone in the capital, so Wu Zhi took him home to celebrate the New Year with everyone in the family. At Wu Zhi's house, Zhou Tong was warmly received by everyone, and everyone respected him as his master.
, Zhou Tong also felt the warmth of his long-lost home, and was moved and very happy.
So, while he was happy, Wu Zhi proposed to let him move home. Zhou Tong hesitated for a long time before nodding in agreement.
Zhou Tong had never married and had children due to his unfulfilled talent and unfulfilled ambition. He had been alone since he was promoted by Zhao Xu to the rank of fifth-grade infantry deputy commander, and he had resigned from the post of master of the imperial boxing gym.
, it’s not suitable to still live in the Yuquan Gym. He is worried about how to rent a house outside!
Now Wu Zhi kindly invited him to live at home. Although he was a little hesitant, he still liked the quiet environment and relaxed and comfortable living atmosphere in Wu Zhi's home, so he agreed after hesitating for a while.
After seeing Zhou Tong agree, Wu Zhi was very happy and decided to strike while the iron was hot. He sent Dahu and Erhu to follow Zhou Tong to the Yuquan Gym that day. After helping to pack their luggage, they moved back home at dusk.
Wu Zhi arranged a room for him to live in and asked Liu Yue to take care of Zhou Tong's daily living and laundry. Zhou Tong was very satisfied with his arrangement.
After arranging Zhou Tong's arrangement, everyone happily spent a festive New Year's Eve on the second day of the Lunar New Year. Wu Zhi gave everyone a big red envelope: ten guan of money each.
Everyone was happy, but Jin Lian was still a little sad despite being happy. She misses her family even more during the holidays, and she was sad that she hadn't seen her family in Enzhou for a long time.
Seeing this, Wu Zhi could only comfort her softly.
Zhou Tong had the most joyful and lively New Year in the ten years since he came to the capital. When he saw everyone in Wu Zhi's family enjoying themselves, his eyes were moist, with tears at the corners of his eyes. He felt happy and excited from the bottom of his heart.
From the third day of the Lunar New Year, Wu Zhi began to enter the New Year greeting mode. Zhang Chun, Zhang Kai, Xu Jiang, Lin Xi, An Tao, Zeng Bu, Xing Shu, Huang Lu, Zhang Shangying, An Chun, Wu Qihou, Lin Chong, Wang Jin
, Qian Mu and others, he visited them one by one and gave away fourteen bottles of "Zhuang Yuan Chun" wine and fourteen bottles of "Zhuang Yuan Lang" wine. It took nine days to celebrate the New Year. As for the brothers Cai Jing and Cai Bian
, in order to avoid suspicion, Wu Zhi did not visit them.
On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, Lin Chong and Wang Jin jointly came to Wu Zhi's home to pay New Year's greetings to his master Zhou Tong and him. Wu Zhi accompanied them to a banquet for a long time, and the four of them had an in-depth exchange of views on the management of the new army. Later, Qian Mu also
I came to visit him at home to wish him, Wu Xiu, Feng Niang and others New Year greetings. The two of them made a summary and plan on the business situation of the Zhuangyuan series of wines.
During the Spring Festival, Zhuangyuanlou also gave most of its employees a holiday to go home for the New Year and stopped catering operations. However, it still left some staff, including Manager Hou, in Zhuangyuanlou to ensure that the Zhuangyuan series of wines could be sold outside as usual.
On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, Wu Zhi finally breathed a sigh of relief and had some free time. In his spare time, Wu Zhi suddenly remembered that he had not seen Liu Susu for more than 20 days.
"How is she doing now?" Wu Zhi thought, and an impulse came to his heart. He couldn't hold it back anymore, and decided to go to Fanlou to visit Liu Susu.
Following his heartbeat, Wu Zhi called Er Hu to pull out the carriage. He got into the carriage, let Er Hu drive, and rushed to Fanlou.
When they got to Fanlou, Wu Zhi was surprised to find that Liu Susu was now the top singing girl in Fanlou, and she had become the oiran of Fanlou. She was no longer the unknown person she was more than 20 days ago!
A song "The Blue Jade Case: Yuan Xi" composed by Susu herself made her famous in the capital in the later years, and she became the number one in the boudoir who was raised in the boudoir. She was so popular that many princes, grandsons, literati and poets spent their money and flocked to her. Ordinary people nowadays
It is extremely difficult to even meet her.
In desperation, in the side room, after Wu Zhi smashed out a hundred silver notes, Mrs. Cen, the manager of the fan building, reluctantly turned around and went out to arrange for Liu Susu to come over to meet the guests. Wu Zhi couldn't help but sigh.
It's like shooting yourself in the foot, you really deserve it!
Wu Zhi waited for a long time, and after almost finishing two pots of tea, he found that the bead curtain was open, and he saw the maid Xiaocui opening the bead curtain with great air, and turned sideways to let Liu Susu in.
When the two of them stepped through the door and took a closer look, they realized that the visitor was Wu Zhi. They were stunned and stood on the spot. Su Su looked blankly and smiled as if she had been hit by a body-fixing spell.
Wu Zhi, who was not smiling, was full of surprises.
"Miss Liu is really a big name now! It's so hard to find someone!" Wu Zhi looked at Liu Susu and Xiao Cui in a daze and said jokingly. He found that Liu Susu has changed a lot now.
, more of an aloof and compelling temperament.
"Ah! Master Hou, that's not the case! Mother Cen didn't tell the little girl that Master Hou was here!" Liu Susu came back to her senses after hearing Wu Zhi's words, crying shyly, and hurriedly explained in panic. Xiao Cui
He also recovered from his daze and quickly explained to her.
"Okay, okay, I'm just joking, don't take it seriously! Sit down and talk." Wu Zhi saw Su Su and Xiao Cui's anxious look, stood up quickly, pointed to the chair opposite the table, and said with a smile
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"Su Su has met the Marquis!" Seeing that Wu Zhi had no intention of blaming her, Su Su turned from sadness to joy. Shi Shiran saluted. Pingting walked to the chair, caressed Qiu and sat down. Xiao Cui held her right hand.
After stroking her chest, she breathed a sigh of relief and took it obediently.
He picked up the teapot on the table, poured Wu Zhi a cup of tea, then wisely exited the wing and closed the door behind him.
Su Su was obviously very excited and happy to see Wu Zhi again.
Since the last time she met Wu Zhi, Wu Zhi's free and easy-going attitude made Su Su feel more cordial, and her heart secretly moved, and her heart was unknowingly connected to Wu Zhi. After several days of lovesickness,
The bitterness made her immerse herself in the composition of "The Green Jade Case: Yuan Xi", and her true feelings were revealed naturally. The sincere lyrics and music actually made her an instant hit and stood out. She quickly rose to prominence after the new year and became a fan.
The number one singing girl! This made her miss Wu Zhi even more while feeling lucky. Without Wu Zhi's help, her circumstances would not have changed so much.
With beautiful smiles and endless affection, a warmth and joy surged in the room, making Wu Zhi and Su Su feel at ease.
"Who dares to compete with my father-in-law for a woman?" Wu Zhi and Su Su were about to happily drink tea and express their feelings to each other, when suddenly, there was a shouting and roaring sound outside the door.
Then, with a "clang" sound, the door of the wing was rudely pushed open, and a group of people rushed in aggressively. Mrs. Cen followed behind with a wry smile on her face, not daring to stop them.
When Liu Susu saw this, her beauty suddenly changed color, she stood up in panic, and naturally hid behind Wu Zhi.
Wu Zhi was very angry that their world was interrupted, and his heart became angry. He raised his eyes and sat as calm as a mountain, staring coldly at the people who rushed into the wing. At this glance, it was really a narrow road for enemies to meet each other.
It was Xiang Huaiyu and several of his servants who entered.
"Break his legs for me and throw him out! Ah? You..." As soon as he entered the door, Xiang Huaiyu shouted arrogantly and ordered his servants to commit murder. But when he fixed his eyes and saw the face of the person in front of him clearly
At that moment, I couldn't help being startled, the shouting suddenly stopped, and I took a big step back with a guilty conscience.
The young master who was having an intimate conversation with Su Su, who was extremely beautiful, turned out to be his enemy: Wu Zhi! Seeing this, Xiang Huaiyu felt as if someone had poured cold water on him in winter, and his heart was filled with bitterness and coldness. When he saw Wu Zhi coming
When he stared at him with a smile on his face, he became even more timid and lost his temper completely. He could only give Wu Zhi a vicious look, smeared the soles of his feet unwillingly, turned around in panic, and rushed out of the door with his servants.
He didn't even dare to leave a single sentence behind the scene.
Originally enemies were extremely jealous of each other, so Xiang Huaiyu was imprisoned by Zhao Xu for more than two months in the Penal Department Prison. Although he did not suffer much under the care of the Empress Dowager Xiang, he did lose his freedom for more than two months.
After enjoying the fun of playing in the capital for more than two months, he hated Wu Zhi to the core and thought about revenge.
But when Xiang Huaiyu was released from the prison of the Ministry of Punishment a year ago, he found that something was wrong. The target of his revenge, Wu Zhi, was no longer the eighth-grade Sesame Mung Bean official who was allowed to be manipulated more than a year ago, but Wu Zhi, the target of revenge.
The prestigious Marquis and the Second-Rank Imperial Palace Commander have become commanders of the imperial army. They hold heavy troops and are capable of taking life and death. Moreover, they are also popular in the eyes of Emperor Zhao Xu! Today’s Wu Zhi, let alone the one who was demoted to the rank of Duke of Handong County
My father couldn't afford to offend him, not even his uncle Yongjia County Prince Xiang Zongliang dared to offend him!
When Xiang Huaiyu was warned by his father Xiang Zonghui not to provoke Wu Zhi anymore, he couldn't help feeling bitter, filled with grief and anger, and repeatedly lamented that he was born at the wrong time, and that the dignified relatives of the emperor could not avenge him!
A dandy is a dandy after all, and he imposes his own faults on others.
Xiang Huaiyu stayed in the Handong County Palace for a few days. Feeling depressed, he wanted to go out and show off his dandy skills, so he led a few servants straight to Fanlou. When he heard about Liu Susu's beautiful name, he
I couldn't help but feel itchy and couldn't bear it, so I called out the name and asked Liu Susu to accompany me. But Wu Zhi got there first, and there was a scene where he broke in and tried to rob someone.
Facing Wu Zhi, no matter how dandy Xiang Huaiyu was, he didn't have the courage to confront Wu Zhi, so he could only leave with hatred to avoid the edge for the time being. However, he was even more angry and resentful in his heart.
Liu Susu and Mrs. Cen were very surprised when they saw Xiang Huaiyu and his entourage approaching with great momentum and then leaving in panic. Their swords were drawn out and disappeared in an instant. Moreover, Wu Zhi's calmness from beginning to end also surprised the two of them. Watching
Wu Zhi's eyes were filled with a little inexplicable awe.