After seeing off Princess Xiao, Xie Wu returned to the house.
Mi Yue made another pot of tea and brought it up. Seeing Xie Wu lowering her eyes slightly and looking a little dazed, she couldn't help but feel a little surprised, "Girl, what's wrong with you?"
After listening to Mi Yue's words, Xie Wu could only raise her eyes and glance at her lightly, "It's nothing, I'm just thinking about something."
Xie Wu's voice when she said this was as steady and light as usual, so the surprise in Mi Yue's heart disappeared immediately.
"Girl, do you want to go out for a walk to eat?" Mi Yue added with a smile.
Perhaps because she was dining with the princess, the girl ate much more than usual. This was the first time she had seen the girl have such a good appetite, but it was also true that anyone who saw the princess eating would feel uneasy with their appetite.
A bit better than usual.
Xie Wu glanced sideways outside the house.
The pale golden sunshine was swaying outside, and the laughter of the maids outside the door would drift away with the wind from time to time.
Everything is beautiful.
"Tomorrow night is New Year's Eve. Grandma Luo, Xianyue and a few other maids are basking in the sun and cutting window grilles." Miyue also heard the chatter and laughter outside, so she explained to Xie Wu with a smile.
road.
Xie Wu finally stood up with a smile and said, "Let's go and join in the fun."
A bright red lantern swayed gently in the corner of the corridor, and red silk flowers were hung on the two sweet-scented osmanthus trees in the courtyard. There were two small square tables in the courtyard, and the maids and women were sitting around, cutting window grilles.
, while joking and joking, suddenly not knowing what Nanny Luo said, Xianyue suddenly snatched the window grille from her hand and ran away. Nanny Luo yelled, then twisted around and chased after her.
The old lady and maid in the courtyard looked at the two men chasing each other and burst out laughing.
Xie Wu was leaning on the corner of the corridor. She looked at this scene with a smile, and her eyes suddenly became sour for some reason.
She has not seen such a lively and lively scene for a long, long time...
She lives a new life, and this is all she wants.
Simple and safe.
After getting along with each other for a period of time, Xie Zheng had become close to the soldiers of Zuo Yiwei, and even Song Mubian, the general of Zuo Yiwei, praised him highly.
After all, Xie Zheng is different from the young masters like those in the capital who rely on family influence. He really grew up in the military camp, and also went to the battlefield with Marquis Wu'an. For this reason alone, he is very popular with those like Zuo Yiwei.
The soldiers were convinced. What's more, he didn't have the utilitarianism and philistinism that he had been immersed in the officialdom all year round. He never put on the airs of a deputy general. Therefore, in just over a month, he completely integrated into Zuo Yi.
guard.
Since the former deputy general of Zuo Yiwei died in the line of duty, the position of deputy general has become vacant. At that time, many people in Zuo Yiwei were eyeing this position, and even the prince and the king of Qi were secretly wooing those who had the chance to rise to the position.
General, I didn’t expect that the Holy Spirit said that Zuo Yiwei did not need any deputy general, which completely turned off those people’s thoughts, and the post of Deputy General Zuo Yiwei had been vacant for six years, just when everyone thought that the Holy Spirit would not create this position again.
At that time, the Holy Emperor suddenly issued an imperial edict and transferred Prince Wu'an Hou over.
In fact, the middle-level generals were somewhat dissatisfied, but they couldn't resist the fact that Xie Zheng had a high status, good popularity, and strength. The soldiers supported him, the generals also admired him, and he had the patronage of the Holy Sage behind him. Therefore, there were some generals who
I was dissatisfied in my heart, but I didn't dare to say anything.
Chen Xiang took a fancy to this, so he specially chose to hold a banquet in Zuiyun Tower and invited all the generals of Zuo Yiwei. On the surface, he said that he was taking advantage of the year before to have a good gathering, but in fact it was
This game was organized specially for Xie Zheng.
In fact, those generals also knew Chen Xiang's purpose of organizing the bureau, but they had to come!
After all, Xie Zheng is the deputy general of Zuo Yiwei who was conferred by the Holy Emperor himself. This face must be given, otherwise, it would be a slap in the face of the Holy Emperor! What's more, now that Xie Zheng has firmly secured the position of deputy general, in their hearts
Even if you are still dissatisfied, this matter has become a foregone conclusion, so you might as well go with the flow and establish a good relationship with Xie Zheng.
Therefore, Chen Xiang's banquet at Zuiyun Tower not only suited Xie Zheng's wishes, but also paved the way for Zuo Yiwei's generals who were dissatisfied with Xie Zheng before. It could be said to kill two birds with one stone.
In fact, there was one thing Chen Xiang didn't let others know.
Zuo Yiwei is one of the three major battalions that guard the capital. It has always won the trust and reliance of the Holy Emperor, and the person in charge of Zuo Yiwei must be someone who is extremely trusted by the Holy Emperor. It is precisely for this reason that the Holy Emperor will never allow anyone to put his or her thoughts into his own hands.
If it comes to Zuo Yiwei, even if it is the crown prince or the King of Qi, the Holy Emperor will let the position of Deputy General Zuo Yiwei be vacant for six years.
But now why did the Holy One suddenly change his mind and even go all the way to recall Xie Zheng back from Ningxia?
That's because General Song is old, and he needs to find a suitable person to help him hold Zuo Yiwei's sharp knife. This person cannot be from the prince, nor from the King of Qi, nor from the King of Qi.
People from other princes.
Therefore, it can only be Xie Zheng.
Xie Yu, the Marquis of Wu'an, was an orphan in the army and had nothing to do with the dignitaries in the capital. His friendship with His Majesty came from the army, and he had a hot temper. Even Xu Chief Fu scolded him for his stubborn temper.
Nian has been guarding Ningxia with all his heart, and never returned to the capital unless the Holy Emperor issued an edict. For this reason, even though Wu Anhou and his son were far away in Ningxia, the Holy Emperor always remembered him. No, seeing that Song Mubian was getting older
He began to feel a little overwhelmed with Zuo Yiwei's affairs, so he immediately issued an order to transfer Xie Zheng back.
Therefore, Chen Xiang spent both time and money on hosting a banquet in Zuiyun Tower, with the ultimate goal of pleasing Xie Zheng, the future leader of Zuo Yiwei.
And Xie Zheng was indeed very grateful to him for this considerate gesture, as he expected.
Everything is going well, if nothing happens to Zuiyun Tower...
Xie Zheng was very happy when he went out for the banquet, but when he came back his expression was extremely serious. The maids who met him on the road were frightened by his expression.
After finally returning to the Cuizhu Courtyard, Wu Qing saw him with sharp eyes, and when she was about to come up to greet him, she saw him suddenly turn around and head towards Xie Wu's small courtyard at the back.
Wu Qing frowned, but she didn't say anything. She just went back to the house and told Mrs. Chen that the prince was back and was going to discuss matters with the girl.
After more than a month of being around Xie Wu, Chen finally made some progress. At least she understood the meaning of Wu Qing's words. Therefore, she did not go to Xie Wu's courtyard to join in the fun, but asked Wu Qing to accompany her for the rest of the year.
The menu for the thirtieth night has been revised again.
Xie Wu was not surprised by Xie Zheng's arrival, but the look on his face made her somewhat surprised.
"Didn't father go to Zuiyun Tower to drink with his colleagues? Why is his face so serious?" Xie Wu asked with a smile while pouring tea for Xie Zheng.
My father has already established a firm foothold in Zuo Yiwei, and behind him are the emperor and Marquis Wu'an. Even if some generals are unconvinced, they probably don't dare to show it. What's more, there is also the all-rounded Chen Xiang.
Like Lu Zhan, that guy is a master with both thoughts and means.
"It's nothing, I just happened to encounter something in Zuiyun Tower." Xie Zheng said with a calm expression.
The words "Zuiyunlou" successfully made Xie Wu's tea-pouring hand pause slightly. However, it was only for a moment. She quickly poured the tea and gently put the teapot back on the table.
"Father, let's take a sip of tea to sober up." Xie Wu looked at Xie Zheng with a smile and said.
Xie Zheng glanced at Xie Wu, and this glance inexplicably made his slightly anxious heart calm down.
Maybe it was the serene smile at the corner of her mouth, or her clear eyes, or maybe it was the calmness and wisdom radiating from her body, all of which made Xie Zheng inexplicably have a crush on her.
Unreasonable trust.
Even though she is his daughter.
Even though she hasn't had haircut yet.
"Father." Xie Zheng's sudden silence and gaze made Xie Wu frown slightly.
Realizing that there was something wrong with the way he had been staring at his daughter, Xie Zheng hurriedly looked away. He picked up the tea cup in front of him and took a hurried sip. Unexpectedly, the hot tea scalded the tip of his tongue. He couldn't help but feel a little confused for a moment.
.
Just when Xie Zheng was secretly regretting it, a plain white handkerchief embroidered with plum blossoms appeared in front of him.
It's Xie Wu.
However, unlike before, she always had a light smile on her face. This time, her smile spread all the way to her eyes, and then overflowed from her twinkling phoenix eyes, and even revealed a snow-white smile.
of shell teeth.
This was the first time she smiled so freely in front of him.
It was so bright and beautiful that it frightened him.
But she also has the charm of a daughter.
This is his Xie Zheng's daughter! She is bright and charming, wanton and cheerful! It turns out that his Ah Wu also has such a side! At this moment, all the regrets in Xie Zheng's heart about Xie Wu developing such a temperament were completely gone.
Clean.
He smiled and reached out to take the handkerchief from Xie Wu's hand and wiped the tea stains from the corner of his mouth. After doing all this, he calmly returned the handkerchief to Xie Wu and said with a loud smile, "I can make you smile like this.
Even if my father's mouth is scalded with this tea, it's worth it."
Xie Wu's slender eyelashes trembled twice, and then quickly drooped.
"Father just said that something happened at Zuiyun Tower." When Xie Wu raised her eyes again, she turned into the girl who was calm and indifferent in front of Xie Zheng.
Xie Zheng curled up his lips, and when he mentioned Zuiyun Tower again, he was no longer as heavy as before, and his tone was even a little brisk. He said, "It's nothing big, I just watched a play at Zuiyun Tower."
"Isn't Zuiyun Tower a place for drinking and drinking tea? When did you start singing?" Xie Wu raised her eyebrows and said with a smile.
Of course you can watch theater in Zuiyun Tower. As the leading gold-selling cave in the capital, there is nothing you can’t think of in Zuiyun Tower. There is nothing they can’t do. Not only can you eat wine and listen to operas, but you can also drink tea and admire beauties. The dancer inside
All of them are as beautiful as heavenly beings, especially Lianxiang among them, who is even known as the best courtesan in the capital. With her colorful and feathered dance, she has won the hearts of many famous young men. What does it mean to be a young man from Cheng En Gong?
Xie Zheng seemed to hear the meaning of Xie Wu's words. He smiled and followed her words and said, "No, it's just that the protagonists in this play are not the actors on the stage, but the young master and the mayor of Cheng'en Palace."
The eldest son of the Nanwang Mansion, the name of the play is... Young Master Hou Men spends a lot of money to win the Oiran!"