"Dear baby?" Just now she was telling Guan Yu that she had a wife who was even tougher than Ma Yun, but he didn't expect her to be so tough. Liu Xin couldn't help but have black threads in her head, and said angrily, "What's going on in your belly?" Your child doesn’t know whether it’s a boy or a girl, so you’re busy arranging a marriage for him/her? Oh, let me tell you what you’re good at.”
Zhu Rong looked unconvinced, curled his lips and said, "My wife brought this up first, and the sisters all agreed, so I think it's good."
It turned out that Ma Yun knew Hu Jinding's story and was very moved, so she decided to fight for her status in the Guan family. Then she brought Cao Hui and Du Xiuniang to the back house to let them meet. After the three of them met, After the meeting, Ma Yun made it clear directly, telling Cao Hui and Du Xiuniang that from now on everything at home would be left to Hu Jinding's decision, confirming their identities as one and the other.
Hu Jinding was just an honest peasant woman, and she felt that her appearance was far inferior to these two women. Although Ma Yun vowed to do so, she still did not dare to pretend to be his wife in front of Guan Yu. Du Xiuniang was originally a submissive character, and She jumped from concubine to common wife, so she naturally had no objection.
But Cao Hui came from a wealthy family and was the wife of Guan Yu's matchmaker. Now, she was somewhat reluctant to have an ordinary-looking peasant woman climb over her. But she also understood that this result was proposed by Mrs. Zhou Mu. Yes, even if I borrow some courage from her, I don’t dare to object at all.[
Although Cao Hui didn't say anything, how could the uncertain expression on her face be hidden from Ma Yun's "venomous eyes"? According to Ma Yun's character of hating evil, she must teach Cao Huicai, who dislikes poverty and loves wealth, a lesson Yes, but considering that she was pregnant, Ma Yun finally held back.
Under Ma Yun's high pressure, Cao Hui dared not speak out, so she could only chat with Liu Xin's wives gloomily. Zhu Rong saw that Cao Hui was also shy and had a big belly, so he pulled Cao Hui and talked non-stop. Zhu Rong Ben She has a straightforward personality, and although she is only a concubine in Liu Xin's family, both Liu Xin and Ma Yun are very good to her, and Bian Yu, Cai Yan and others are even more like sisters to her. How can she understand Cao How is Hui feeling now?
Ma Yun had already seen that Cao Hui was resistant to her arrangement, and was worried about whether it would cause unrest in Guan Yu's family. Suddenly she saw Zhu Rong pulling Cao Hui and chattering non-stop. She couldn't help but feel moved and said with a smile. : "I think my sister and Mrs. Cao hit it off right away. Why don't you two get married by fingertips?"
"Marriage with fingertips?" Zhu Rong didn't quite understand and said confused, "What does this mean?"
Ma Yun smiled and said: "That is to say, if the children you and Mrs. Cao give birth to are a boy and a girl, then you will become in-laws."
When Zhu Rong heard about this incident, he hesitated and said: "It's such a big thing, do you want to ask my brother?"
Gossip is probably a woman's nature. When they heard such an interesting thing, Bian Yu, Cai Yan and others couldn't wait to start making noises. Zhu Rong, who has a bold personality, actually nodded and agreed. Cao Hui is quite self-aware, and when it comes to her appearance, she He is not as good as Du Xiuniang, and now he is not as good as Hu Jinding in terms of status. If he can get married to Zhu Rong, he will not be afraid of being ignored by Guan Yu, and he can't help but turn his worries into joy.
After figuring out the whole story, Liu Xin couldn't help crying or laughing, and said sarcastically: "Why didn't you wait for me to come back to discuss it, and you didn't know whether the child Cao Hui gave birth to was handsome or ugly, so you just gave your daughter to someone else."
Zhu Rong was not happy, and said with a small mouth: "Who said that the child I gave birth to must be a girl? It was their daughter who married into my family."
Liu Xin laughed and said, "Okay, let's wait until the child is born."
Most people in this era favor boys over girls. Liu Xin really didn't notice that Zhu Rong, who was straightforward by nature, would have such thoughts. Liu Xin himself always treated his children equally, and he even doted on his daughters more than his sons. .But these daughters are just like their mothers, they look more delicate, and in Liu Xin's heart, she hopes to have a daughter who can be a heroine like Zhu Rong.
Zhu Rong turned pale towards Liu Xin, caressed his big belly, and murmured to himself: "Baby, baby, you have to be more confident. Remember to bring a handful when you come out. Your dad will be so angry."
When she said this, her face was full of seriousness, which made all the beautiful ladies in the room laugh. Liu Xin also laughed for a while, and then took Cai Yan and her three children to visit Cai Yong, and sent several bags of fine Mingqian tea.
In the afternoon, Liu Xin met with Tian Feng, Guo Jia and others in the study, and listened to their detailed reports on the situation of the Xiongnu grassland. The land had been divided, and these five people also expressed conditional acceptance of Liu Xin's plan to build a city on the grassland, and were willing to mobilize their tribesmen to help the Han people build the city.
When Liu Xin heard this, she was quite surprised and said in amazement: "Oh, it's so strange that these Xiongnu leaders are so kind-hearted and have such unanimous opinions."
Guo Jia smiled and said: "Not only that, they also asked the lord to build the first city on the grassland within their territory. My subordinates also discussed it with Yuan Hao and Zhongde, and they did so. In addition to wanting to show loyalty to the lord, the harsh living environment on the grassland is also an important reason."
Liu Xin said thoughtfully: "If this is the case, they must put forward a condition and ask the newly built city to allow them to enter."
Cheng Yu smiled and said: "My lord, it is true that he knows things well."
Liu Xin thought for a while and said: "Without further delay, the cities on the grassland must be built immediately in the spring and summer. Let's build two first, one in Huchuquan and one in Kemaian. The cities are divided into three. It is divided into two parts, one part allows merchants of all ethnic groups and Xiongnu people to enter, and the other part is used to garrison troops. Let Juda come up with a design plan for how to do it specifically, and construction must start within ten days at the latest."[
Tian Feng hesitated for a moment and said: "My lord, my subordinates also understand that the sooner the city is built, the better. However, there is a lack of masonry and wood on the grassland, and it is difficult to prepare so many materials at the same time."
Liu Xin waved his hand without thinking and said: "Then allocate the materials for the construction of Chang'an City, and we must give priority to ensuring the construction of the new grassland city. I have already thought of the names of these two new cities, one is called Ulaanbaatar, and the other is It’s called Hohhot.”
These two names have a hint of grassland flavor. Everyone can't help but admire Liu Xin for coming up with such a good name, but they don't know that he "plagiarized" them directly from later generations, and they don't even understand the true meaning of these two names. mean.
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A little farewell is better than a wedding, so tonight naturally belongs to the world of Liu Xin and Ma Yun. After dinner, everyone went back to their rooms early, leaving the couple alone. Liu Xin asked in a disgraceful manner. He said: "Honey, this time I went to Jiangnan, you seemed to have given Diao Chan some mission, but you didn't actually recruit her."
Ma Yun rolled her eyes at him and said calmly: "What mission can it have? I'm not afraid that you will be too busy and forget the way home. Tell me honestly, if Diao Chan is not with you, will you treat Du Xiuniang Are you interested?"
Ma Yun has seen Du Xiuniang's appearance with her own eyes. She is definitely not inferior to Diao Chan. She doesn't believe that Liu Xin will not be moved at all.
Liu Xin originally wanted to pry into Ma Yun's secret, but Ma Yun turned her back on him, so she could only say sarcastically: "Guan Yu is the martial saint I respect most, how could I possibly poach him? Wife, you are too underestimated." Me."
"Oh, that's it, then I will believe you for once." Ma Yun easily covered up the fact that she asked Diao Chan to keep an eye on Liu Xin and not let him go looking for "Er Qiao", and suddenly her pretty face changed. Hong said, "But I still have to check."
Liu Xin was stunned and asked strangely: "What do you want to check?"
Ma Yun's face turned redder and she muttered: "Of course I'm checking your public food..."
The voice became lower and lower, and was finally replaced by a burst of heavy breathing...
In the next few days, Liu Xin stayed in the Prefectural Mufu Mansion without leaving the house, and did not meet with civil and military officials again. She just stayed with her family with peace of mind. A few days later, Zhu Rong gave birth. After all, he was a martial arts practitioner. Her body is much stronger than that of ordinary women. Although it was her first pregnancy, she did not go through much trouble. Soon there was a loud cry in the "delivery room". Liu Xin waited outside the door for a long time, but no one came. Tell him whether Zhu Rong is giving birth to a young master or a young lady.
After finally getting permission to enter the "delivery room", I saw a pink baby lying next to Zhu Rong, sleeping sweetly. Zhu Rong's face was a little pale, but when he saw Liu Xin coming in, a proud smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Needless to say, she must have given birth to a boy. Liu Xin reached out to pick up her son, with a heavy hand. It seemed that he would be a big man in the future.
Zhu Rong opened his mouth and said with difficulty: "Brother, give your son a name."
Liu Xin thought for a while and said, "Let's call her Liu Man."
Zhu Rong was obviously not satisfied with this name, but it was Liu Xin's choice, but he couldn't object, so he could only pout.
Liu Xin smiled and comforted: "You are the descendant of the barbarian god. Isn't this name to commemorate the love between you and me? Besides, I think this child will definitely be born with brute force in the future. He will be the strongest of the Han and barbarian races." A man of strength."
Only then did Zhu Rong turn from anger to joy, but a "sick" sound came from behind Liu Xin, which was Ma Yun's soft voice of anger, followed by a burst of laughter. Liu Xin's face turned red without realizing it, but Zhu Rong was still smiling. Disapproval.
At this time, a little maid suddenly called outside the door and reported: "Master, madam, General Guan has come to see you."
Liu Xin couldn't help but was stunned. What was Guan Yu doing here at this time? However, Liu Xin quickly put down the baby in her hands and went out to greet him.
Guan Yu was already waiting in the hall. When he saw Liu Xin coming out, he quickly stepped forward and raised his hands and said: "I dare to ask my lord, I heard that the Sixth Lady gave birth, I don't know..." [
Liu Xin laughed heartily, believing that Guan Yu had come to inquire about the news.